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volume 21 • issue 10 October 2013
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s insideBusiness After HoursWednesday, October �
KC Art Institute- Northland1801 NW Platte Road, Suite �75
5-7:00PM●●●
Let’s Talk BusinessWednesday, October 16
NRCC Office634 NW Englewood Road
7:30AM[RSVP Required]
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Monthly LuncheonTuesday, October 15
Tiffany Greens Golf Club6100 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy
1�:Noon[RSVP Required]
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Networking BreakfastWednesday, October �3
Bridge View Hall1041 Burlington
7:30[RSVP Required]
www.northlandchamber.com
Speaker:Michael Boyd, Chairman of BoydGroupInt’l
Curry Investment CompanyKrueger & James Insurance Agency
National American University
The NRCC Annual Auction and Business After Hours begins at 5:00PM on the evening of Wednesday, October 30 starting with the silent auction, food and cash bar beverages provided by Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa with live music and a live auction to follow. This year’s theme is Trails to Paradise in honor of a NRCC past “Auction Extraordinare”! Come dressed for a tropical celebration of success, Parrot heads included!
To make this event a success, we are asking for your donations of goods and services suitable for the auction. Donors will receive promotional advertisement listing in our auction catalog. We’re already collecting items- email the inserted donation form and contact [email protected] with any questions.
A portion of the auction proceeds go towards scholarships for Northland area high school students and will be presented at the Excellence in Education Banquet in the Spring of �014. There are many ways to participate in the fun...become a sponsor, donate items and come join the fun on the Trails to Paradise!
annual Joint Monthly luncheonwas a great event on Tuesday, september 17
Membership
Mission Statement To enhance the business
community, economic growth and quality of life
in the Northland.
2013 OfficersChair
Dave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance
Past ChairLouise Welborn,
Northland Community Foundation
Chair ElectChris Byrd, Christopher W Byrd, PC
TreasurerBruce Cramer,
Cramer Capital Management
Division ChairsBusiness Development
Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa
Governmental AffairsSabin Yanez
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
LeadershipTony Reinhart
Ford Motor Company
Membership ServicesJanet Kenny
Citizens Bank & Trust
StaffChamber President
Sheila Tracy
Vice President Karla Martinez
Events & Communication Coordinator Hope Carriger
Administrative CoordinatorGeorgette Crocker [Mon-Wed]
Mary Vogel [Wed-Fri]
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
634 NW Englewood RdKansas City MO 64118Phone 816/455-9911
Fax 816/455-9933www.northlandchamber.com
The Northland Voice is a monthly publication of the Northland Regional Chamber.
Notification of articles, information and advertising is due in the Chamber office by the 10th of the month for the following month’s edition. We reserve the right to
edit or rewrite material submitted.
Submit any suggestions, comments or questions to [email protected]
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
� October �013
Avonlea Care Homes, LLCMarilyn Patterson501 Northeast Drive
Kansas City, MO 64118(816) 588-3941
Fax: (816) 741-919�[email protected]
Thank You for renewing your membership!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
Wendy Farmer3908 Washington
Kansas City, MO 64111(816) 561-5�69
Fax: (816) 561-5�[email protected]
www.bbbskc.org
Barclay Club ApartmentsBasswood Country Inn & RV ResortCarter-Rice CommunicationsChick-Fil-A
Corvettes and Classics, LLCFirst Federal BankGann Asphalt, Inc.Google, Inc.Holiday Inn Express & Suites KCIHumana, Inc.The Kansas City StarLathrop & Gage LLPLawson BankLockton Companies
Continental Title CompanyValerie Starks
�06 NE 91st StreetKansas City, MO 64155
(816) 468-61��Fax: (816) [email protected]
www.ctitle.com
Mac’s Screenprinting & Sports Apparel
Joshua Iary6340 N Chatham Avenue
Gladstone, MO 64118(816) 468-1571
Fax: (816) [email protected]
D. A. Davidson & Co.Charlie Zitnik
�06 NE 91st StreetKansas City, MO 6411�
(816) 360-��77Fax: (816) 360-��[email protected] Western Plus KCI
Vicki Whitford11130 NW Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153(816) 891-9111
Fax: (816) [email protected]
www.bestwestern.com
Mail Print, Inc.Mid-Continent Public LibraryMidway Ford Truck Center, Inc.The Salvation ArmySeniors Helping SeniorsThe Blauvelt Law Firm, LLCPaul R. Torres MD, PCWestfall G.M.C. Truck, Inc.Wyrsch Hobbs & Mirakian, P.C.YMCA-Maple Woods Child Development Center
Northland Christian SchoolRichard Rice
4�14 NW Cookingham RoadKansas City, MO 64164
(816) 548-����Fax: (816) 533-6914
Pathway Signs and GraphicsKevin Wansing
8�48 NW 101st Terrace, Suite 13Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) �16-6109kevin@pathwaysignsandgraphics.comwww.pathwaysignsandgraphics.com
Shoal Creek Community ChurchRoy Moran
6816 S Church RoadPleasant Valley, MO 64068
(816) 79�-�99�Fax: (816) 79�-3395
Swagat Indian CuisineGurdev Choong
7407 NW 87th StreetKansas City, MO 64153
(816) 746-9400Fax: (816) 746-940�
www.visitswagatkc.com
T R Lafontaine AgencyTom Lafontaine
11113 N Oak TrafficwayKansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-���4Fax: (816) 734-���[email protected]
chamber news
www.northlandchamber.com 3 October �013
2014 Membership Directory Verification Forms for the 2014 Directory will be emailed on October 8th. Please watch you email! This form will list the current data that we have on your company. Please verify all information is accurate as this is the information that will be printed in our annual membership directory. We encourage you to make any corrections through our website by simply logging into your account. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected] or 816/455-9911. You may also make changes and submit via email or fax (816/455-9933). PLEASE NOTE: The verification form email is your ONLY notification you will receive. To view your current account visit www.northlandchamber.com and check our ‘Membership Directory.’***Deadline to correct membership information is October 31, 2013.
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
2014 travel information meeting
Tuesday, October 22 • 5:30PMJoin us to fi nd out information on these
adventures around the world:• A Taste of Cuba
March 2014
• Venice & the Italian Lakes October 2014
• Sedona Holiday Early December 2014
Interested in taking a trip of a lifetime? Contact
[email protected] for more information.
information meetinginformation meeting
***Deadline to correct membership information is October 31, 2013.
Tuesday, October 22 • 5:30PMTuesday, October 22 • 5:30PMJoin us to fi nd out information on these
adventures around the world:• A Taste of Cuba
March 2014
• Venice & the Italian Lakes October 2014
• Sedona Holiday Early December 2014
Interested in taking a trip of a lifetime? Contact
[email protected] for more information.
Directory Advertisement SalesWe are pleased to announce the upcoming publication of our 2014 Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide. Kathy Moore, a representative with MetroMedia is handling all advertising
inquires. For questions regarding price or for more information about advertising please contact Kathy at 913/385-6002 or
[email protected] northland 2014
The Leadership Northland Class of �014 are already busy in action having completed their kick-off celebration, introduction to the NRCC, and will be participating in their 3rd session in the month of October. September’s Business After Hours hosted by Olsson Associates in Briarcliff was a warm welcome for the class from many members of the NRCC. Olsson Associates was proud to host this event having one of their own joining the class this year, and we thank them for such a wonderful evening!
The �014 graduation will take place late spring. Future applicants stay patient for �015 information coming in the summer of �014.
www.northlandchamber.com 4 October �013
chamber news
OFFICERSChair Chris Byrd, Christopher W. Byrd, PC Past Chair Dave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance Chair Elect Bruce Cramer, Cramer Capital Management Treasurer Sabin Yanez, Cook Flatt & Strobel Engineers
DIVISIONAL CHAIRSBusiness Development Rosemary Salerno, Zona Rosa Governmental AffairsDarren Hennen, Olsson Associates Leadership Tony Reinhart, Ford Motor Company Membership Janet Kenny, Citizens Bank & Trust
PROPOSED 2016 BOARD MEMBERSNancy Armstrong, Platte Woods Animal Hospital Bob Lohmeyer, Heart of America Catering Mike McKeen, Briarcliff Village Jim Rice, Carter-Rice Communications
RETURNING BOARD MEMBERS John Chaszar, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa - �014 Brent Miles, NorthPoint Development – �014
Valerie McCaw, VSM Engineering – �014 Peggy Schmitt, North Kansas City Hospital – �014 Denny Barnett, Citi – �015 Chuck Byrd, Jim’s Disposal – �015 Meredyth Melcher, Dyllan Construction, Inc. – �015 Kevin Trimble, St. Luke’s North Hospital – �015
ADDITIONAL CHAIRMAN’S CLUBCommunityAmerica Credit Union, Amy GrothausHunt Midwest Enterprises, Ora ReynoldsKCP&L, Kevin NobletLiberty Hospital, David FeessCity of Riverside, Mayor Kathy Rose
HONORARY DIRECTORSKansas City EDC, Pete FullertonClay County EDC, Jim HamptonClay County EDA, Greg MartinettePlatte County EDC, Alicia StephensPlatte County Presiding Commissioner, Jason BrownClay County Presiding Commissioner, Pam MasonNorthland Neighborhoods Inc., Deb HermannCity of Liberty, Mayor Lyndell BrentonCity of Parkville, Mayor Jim BrooksCity of Gladstone, Mayor Jean MooreCity of Riverside, Mike DuffyCity of Pleasant Valley, Mayor David SlaterCity of North Kansas City, Mayor Donald Stielow
Liberty School District, Dr. John JungmannPlatte County R3 School District, Dr. Mike ReikPark Hill School District, Dr. Scott SpringstonNorth Kansas City School District, Dr. Todd WhiteMCC Maple Woods, Dr. Uptal GoswamiPark University, Dr. Michael DrogeWilliam Jewell College, Dr. David SalleeCity of Kansas City Planning & Development, Jade LiskaCity of Kansas City Aviation Department, Mark VanLoh
Additional candidates may be nominated from the floor at the October Monthly Luncheon, which will be held Tuesday, October 15 at the Tiffany Greens Golf Club. Candidates must be in good standing, an active member and have accepted the responsibility of designated office. If no nominations are made from the floor, the nominations will be closed and the nominated slate of director candidates will be elected.
Italicized names listed are new or changed seats on the NRCC Board.
chamber board announces proposed 2014 slate of nominees
Cramer Capital Management is a specialized financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve
their long-term financial success. Our programs are designed to help grow and conserve our clients’ wealth by delivering an unprecedented level of personalized service.
Need a second opinion? Give us a call. www.cramercapitalmanagement.com
Now located in the Northland! 1300 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 120 * Kansas City, MO 64150
913-948-6770 Securities and investment advisory services through Cetera Advisors LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Cramer Capital
Management is independent of Cetera Advisors LLC.
� ank you to Marcie Hanson
for providing the ‘scrumptious’ food for our New Member R� eption! New members- save the date: Wedn� day, November 13; 4-5:00PM
let’s. talk. business.
wed. october 16; 7:30am
NRCC’s small business roundtable meets quaterly- and we mean business.
This month’s topic will be discussing: Social Media. What works for your company, resources and
outlets to get connected, and much more!
Thank You!
scrumptiouscateringkc.com
chamber news
www.northlandchamber.com 5 October �013
ribbon cuttings
Continental Title CompanyNRCC joined the celebration for CTC’s Anniversary! They are very excited to have such great
success in opening another location here in the Northland. Visit www.ctitle.com for more information.
Save the dates!Wednseday, October 9 11:30AM-1:00PM
Professional Development Series Part II: Business Dining Etiquette
$15/AttendeeThursday, October 17 7:30-8:30AM
3rd Thursdays Monthly Networking Event
*Free to Attend Saturday, October 19 1:45PM-Finish
ZoNO You Didn’t! Scavenger Crawl
$10/Person or $50/Team of 5www.northlandyp.com
for event details & registration
Thank You to Our Lunch & Learn Sponsor
Citizens Bank & Trust has served as the NRCC Lunch & Learn Sponsor for 3 years in a row. We greatly appreciate their support for the opportunity to provide such a vaulable luncheon for our members!
Networking BreakfastWe��esd��, Oct���� 23Bridge View Hall 1041 Burlington7:30�M- �S�P Re����e�
W���� �l�� c�� y�� �e� GR�AT Ne�w����n� �n� ��e� SEVE��L ��� c�ntact� ��� �ef��� 8:30�M!?
B� ���p��e� �i�� ���n�� � �u���es� c�rd�.Save the Date: Mini Expo
Wednesday, November 20
B� ���p��e� �i�� ���n�� � �u���es� c�rd�.
Wednesday, November 20Thank you to our sponsor
Are you connected?!Engage with the NRCC for further updates
and photos from our events. Once we reach 500 Facebook ‘likes’ we will be issuing one lucky member a FREE event registration to
the next luncheon!www.facebook.com/northlandchamber
www.twitter.com/northlandregion
NYP welcomes all emerging business and community leaders who work or live in the Northland under the age of 40.
around the northland
www.northlandchamber.com 6 October �013
Park University Earns High Ranking Among Safest 4-Year Universities in the NationPark University is ranked among the safest four-year universities in the United States, according to StateUniversity.com, a directory of U.S. colleges and universities that provides comprehensive information on all institutions of higher learning. Park is ranked No. 35 among all schools in the country and No. �9 among all private universities nationwide. Park is considered the safest school in the Kansas City metropolitan area and No. 3 in Missouri.
StateUniversity.com derived the statistics through a compilation of crime reports submitted by university law enforcement throughout the country. Its scale accounts for severity of crimes as well as the frequency of crimes per campus.
StateUniversity.com derived the statistics through a compilation of crime reports submitted by university law enforcement throughout the country. Its scale accounts for severity of crimes as well as the frequency of crimes per campus.
Submit your good news!Share with the membership news about your business or
organization! Submit a press release to [email protected]. Stories printed as space
permits and must be submitted by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s publication.
All submissions are subject to editing.
MoDOT Projects in Kansas City Region Support Economic Development Through Cost-Share PartnershipsPresident Barack Obama visited Claycomo in late September to talk about economic development in the region and throughout the nation, and a reliable transportation system must be in place to support growth. The MoDOT works closely with area communities and stakeholders to find ways to fund projects to support growing needs and foster economic development. MoDOT has several projects in Kansas City under construction now or in the near future, ultimately supporting economic development. A few of these projects include: Flintlock Flyover project, I-35 and Route �91 Interchange in Liberty and KCMO, Route �10 Widening project, Pleasant Valley Road Interchange and I-�9 and Tiffany Springs Parkway
“These projects were made possible solely on 50/50 cost-share partnerships,” said MoDOT Kansas City District Engineer Dan Niec. “Each project will support local companies, create additional jobs by putting people to work on our highways, and promote economic development.”
www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity
Kansas City Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the launch of kcparks.mindmixer.com, a new comprehensive community engagement website where citizens can engage, communicate and collaborate with community decision makers and other residents in our community starting on Friday, September �0.
The goal is to get the community involved in the planning process and have engagement with the KC Parks, Parks Commission, and the City Council to help shape the new plan that could include a new regional community center in the Northland.www.kcparks.mindmixer.com
KC Parks Needs Northland Input
The Flintlock Road Overpass, or Flintlock Flyover, project will address several issues with a focus on improving safety and reducing congestion specifically on Route 15�.
Flintlock Flyover
North Kansas City Hospital Recognized for Quality in Cardiac CareNorth Kansas City Hospital has received the Blue Distinction Center+ SM for Cardiac Care designation. The designation—sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC)—signifies that North Kansas City Hospital delivers quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes that were developed with input from the medical community. This year, the national program has added a new designation level, Blue Distinction Centers+ SM, to recognize hospitals that deliver both quality and cost-efficient specialty care. Michael Graves, director of cardiovascular services says, “Top quality patient care and cost control are always top-of-mind and this award is welcomed validation of our team’s efforts.”
school for
You’re invited to the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 (Wednesday)Kansas City Art Institute Northland Campus 1801 N.W. Platte Road - Suite 275
Register for fall classes today, www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone 816-802-3333
October Monthly Luncheon
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chairMan’s clubcalenDar
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October 2013Wednesday � 5-7:00PM Business After Hours KC Art Institute- Northland Campus 1801 NW Platte Road, Suite �75 Riverside, MO 64150Thursday 3 11:30AM Ambassadors Committee [RSVP] Bob Evans 8501 N Church Road Kansas City, MO 64158
4:00PM Executive BoardFriday 4 Germany/Austria Trip DepartureMonday 7 1�:Noon Auction CommitteeWednesday 9 1�:Noon Education CommitteeThursday 10 7:30AM Planning & Development Committee 8:00AM-5:00PM LN Session III\ Salvation Army HeadquartersTuesday 15 1�:Noon Monthly Luncheon [RSVP] Educator’s Panel Tiffany Greens Golf Club 6100 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy Kansas City, MO 64154 4:30PM Ribbon Cutting Heartland Technology Solutions 7�80 NW 87th Terrace, Suite �10 Kansas City, MO 64153Wednesday 16 7:30AM Let’s Talk Business [RSVP] Social MediaFriday 18 1�:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee [RSVP] Trezo Mare 4105 N Mulberry Kansas City, MO 64116Tuesday �� 7:30AM Parks & Rec Committee 5:30PM �014 Trip Information MeetingWednesday �3 7:30AM Networking Breakfast [RSVP] Bridge View Hall 1041 Burlington Kansas City, MO 64116Thursday �4 7:30AM Planning & Development Committee
Sunday �7 Auction Committee- PreparationsMonday �8 1�:Noon Leadership CommitteeWednesday 30 5-8:00PM Annual Auction/ Business After Hours Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa 777 NW Argosy Pkwy Riverside, MO 64150
All meetings and events held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.
Air Charter TeamBank of WestonBMO Harris BankBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTARCosentino’s Price ChopperCoventry Health CareCurry Investment CompanyEmbassy Suites Kansas City- Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGrainger
Hilton Kansas City AirportHy-Vee Food & Drug Store Lathrop & Gage, L.C.Mail Print, Inc.MCC-Maple WoodsMid-Continent Public LibraryCity of North Kansas CityNorth Kansas City SchoolsKindred Hospital NorthlandKissick Construction CompanyPark Hill School DistrictPark University
Platte County, MissouriPlatte Valley Bank of MissouriPolsinelli Shughart, PCPort Authority of Kansas CitySprintTyco Integrated Security, LLCUMB BankUS BankWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & WeisenfelsWilliams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock ArchitectsYMCA of Greater Kansas City
AT&TBankLiberty
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas CityFirst Bank of Missouri
Hunt Midwest Real Estate DevelopmentJE Dunn Construction Co.
Zona Rosa
Tiffany Greens Golf Club • 6100 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy Tuesday, October 15, 2013 • 12:Noon
Educator’s Panel$�5/Member Attendee
$30/Non-member Attendee
Return registrations & make checks payable to:NRCC | 634 NW Englewood Road | Kansas City, MO 64118 | Phone: (816) 455.9911
Fax: (816) 455.9933RSVP on our web site at www.northlandchamber.com
Cancellations must be made �4 hours in advance. $� billing fee added to anyone needing invoiced.
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