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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5
New Members 2&
4
Membership
Renewals
3
Save the
Dates
4
Member News 6
Calendar 7
3
Thank You So Much! The 2015 Blue Springs Chamber Fall Fun Festival was a HUGE success. We want to thank all of
those who volunteered, some of whom are pictured below, as well as our many sponsors.
The City of Blue Springs,
CJCFPD,
Downtown Alive!,
Blue Springs R-IV School District,
Saint Luke’s East Hospital,
St. Mary’s Medical Center,
Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store,
Centerpoint Medical Center,
Side Pockets of Blue Springs,
Haldex Corporation
1st MidAmerica Credit Union,
2 Twenty 2, LLC,
Blue Springs Assembly,
Blue Springs Christian Church,
Blue Springs Dentistry,
Blue Springs Family Eye Care,
Blue Springs Ford,
Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Blue Elk District,
CARSTAR Blue Springs,
Commerce Bank,
Cosentino’s Price Chopper,
County Beverage,
Courtyard by Marriott,
Crossroads Hospice,
DataPros, LLC,
Dell’s PowerSports, Inc.,
DIGIprint,
EnviroStar Waste Services,
Foster Dental Care,
KCP&L,
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River,
Orbital ATK,
Parkway Plumbing,
Print Graphics,
ShootersMart LLC,
St. Mary’s Manor,
The Examiner,
UMB Bank,
Vision Sports,
Wilderness Ridge Tent & Canvas
Thank you to the Blue Springs Christian Church for keeping Festival
grounds clean and tidy all weekend long.
P A G E 2
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
OFFICE STAFF
Lara Vermillion
President
Shannon Bray
Director of Special Events
Pat Larkin
Director of Membership
Sara Vanderpool
Director of Communications
Bonnie Clark
Director of Business & Member Services
New Members The Smoothie Shop
Kevin Hourihan
613 SW US Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 988-7711
www.thesmoothieshop.com
Health & Wellness
Sponsored by Charlie McKay (Opal, LLC)
Wilderness Ridge Tent & Canvas
Jaymie Reynolds
1102C Casey Blvd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 867-5481
Tents
Innovators Prep Academy
Stephanie Smith
3605 NW Valley View Place
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 220-7737
www.innovatorsprepacademy.org
Child Care
DressBarn
Katherine Brown
1342 NE Coronado Suite #N-111
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 220-1013
www.dressbarn.com
Retail
(New Members Continue on Page 4)
Bill West Roofing Inc.
Your local roofing company
for over 37 years.
816-229-5215
billwestroofing.com
Want to help our local
Not-For-Profit
organizations? Follow the
instructions below & add
your email address to find
out weekly how you
can help.
Do you know of a local
Not-For-Profit? Tell them
to visit the website
to be added.
Instructions to access Chamber
for Good, visit
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
click on the “Give Local” box
on the bottom right side of the
home page of the website, and
sign-in or sign-up.
Lunch Sponsors Needed The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is now accepting names of those who would like to
sponsor a monthly luncheon in 2016. A monthly lunch sponsor receives 5 to 7 minutes at the
podium, the opportunity to place items at each seat, two free lunches, along with being noted on
all marketing materials and website for that month’s luncheon. Contact Pat Larkin at the Chamber
office for details and pricing. Don’t wait, this sponsorship sells out fast!
P A G E 3
The Home Depot
International Assoc. of Firefighters Local 3133
Photogenic Productions
Play to Learn Ministries
Jimmy Johns
Realty Executives of KC—Yancik
Genevieve’s
Dell’s Powersports, Inc.
Blue Springs Family YMCA
JobOne
Blue Springs Siding & Windows
AFS Insurance
Blue Springs Historical Society
Modern Carpet & Upholstery Co. Inc
Planet Fitness
Chapel Ridge Apartments
Membership
Renewals Save the Dates
Buy Blue Springs Week
The 6th Annual Buy Blue Springs Week will
be Friday, November 27 (Blue Friday)
through Friday, December 4. During this
week, we ask that you remind your family
and friends to do their holiday shopping
within our community. Small Business
Saturday is on Saturday, November 28.
Holiday Reception
Mark your calendar! The date for the
Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Reception will be held at the
Blue Springs Country Club on
Thursday, December 3, 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
Annual Banquet
Save the date for the Blue Springs
Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Friday, January 22, 2016, at Adams Pointe
Conference Center.
Thank You for all those who
“LIKE US” on Facebook!
P A G E 4
Speed Networking & More!
New Members (Continued)
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
St. Mary’s Manor
111 Mock Avenue
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-5655
What a great time to be in genbluesprings. The Blue
Springs Chamber of Commerce young professional
group has had a blast this September. From a lively BYOBreakfast meeting, entertaining time,
setting up and volunteering in the Fall Fun Fest Beer Garden, the team has been establishing a
great network of friends.
Coming up in October, the BYOBreakfast will be on October 6 at the Blue Springs Fieldhouse
(425 NE Mock Avenue). We will be tweaking the final details for the Speed Networking event in
October and Holiday Social in December. YES! You read that correctly. Speed Networking is
back! Spots are limited to the first 40 people who register for the 2nd Annual Networking event.
Taking place at Adams Pointe Golf Club (1601 RD Mize Rd) on Tuesday, October 13 from 5:00-
7:00pm. There will be a putting contest, prizes, free drinks (2) and yummy food. Bring your
business cards and get ready for a fun time of networking and enhancing your “elevator speech”.
If you are interested in hosting genbluesprings for at BYOBreakfast meeting or Happy Hour,
contact the Chamber office. genbluesprings is eager to connect with Chamber Members.
SERC Physical Therapy
Micah Hunt
12255 South State Route 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 295-2051
www.serctherapy.com
Health & Wellness
GFI Digital
Kelly Skahan
1212 Cambridge Circle
Kansas City, KS 66103
913) 621-2424
www.gfidigital.com
Business Technology
Senior Benefit Services
Amy Zellmer
901 Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(573) 443-5007
www.sbsteam.net
Insurance
Sandy’s Restaurant
Erika Brackenbury
1428 SW US Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 295-1325
Restaurants & Food
Sponsored by Eve Brackenbury (Inklings Books &
Coffee Shoppe, LLC)
THANK YOU
RANDY COOPER! For the past 35 years
Randy has volunteered with the Blue Springs
Chamber Fall Fun Festival. Thank you for
your time and support!
P A G E 5
Blue Springs Chamber Fall Fun Festival Parade & Car Show Winners
Parade, sponsored by Metropolitan Community College-Blue River:
1st Place Commercial Float: Real Jalisco
2nd Place Commercial Float: Inspire Dance & Performing Arts Center
1st Place Non-Commercial Float: Blue Springs Council of Beta Sigma Phi
2nd Place Non-Commercial Float: Good Shepherd Christian Church
1st Place Vehicular: National FFA Organization
2nd Place Vehicular: Heart of America Model A Ford Club
1st Place Walking: Girl Scouts NE KS & NW Missouri
2nd Place Walking: Cub Scouts
Equestrian: Real Jalisco
Car & Bike Show, sponsored by 2 Twenty 2, LLC (V6 Sponsor), Blue Springs Ford (V8 Sponsor),
CARSTAR Blue Springs (V8 Sponsor), & DataPros LLC (V8 Sponsor)
1st Place: James Desched, 1955 Chevy Truck
2nd Place: Jeff Lyons, 1967 Chevy Camaro
3rd Place: Bernard Pauncio, 1932 Ford Car
Bike: Mark Snoboda, 1953 Harley Davidson Hummer
P A G E 6
Member News The 2015 Blue Springs EDC EMPOWER Business Award recipients are Genevieve’s (Entrepreneur of
the Year), Blue Springs 8 Theatre (Small Business of the Year), Blue Springs Ford (Large Business of
the Year), and Cindy Miller (Civic Leader of the Year).
Blue Springs 8 Theatre will be offering a FREE Halloween Haunt Series beginning October 3 through
October 31. Bring one item from the donation list and receive a FREE movie pass to a Halloween Haunt
movie of your choice. Visit www.bluesprings8theatre.com for complete details.
2014 CHAMBER
AWARD WINNERS
Missouri State Teacher of the Year—Linda Glasgow
Ed “Doc” Golden (Blue Springs Citizens Police
Academy Alumni Association)
Outstanding Citizen
Lunar Bowl Business of the Year
Jennifer Rankin (CARSTAR—Blue Springs)
Recruiting
Connector of the Year
Loretta Polzin (AFS Insurance)
Retention
Connector of the Year
Linda Glasgow, a third grade teacher at John Nowlin Elementary School in the Blue Springs R-IV
School District, was named the 2015-2016 Missouri State Teacher of the Year by the Missouri
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Throughout her 30 years of service, Linda has
shown her love for both teaching and her students by her ongoing effort to get better in order
to best serve the students. Each year the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary
Education honors a classroom teacher and their influences in the lives of the children they teach.
Linda is the second Blue Springs R-IV School District teacher to attain this honor.
Congratulations Linda Glasgow!
The City of Blue Springs is the recipient of the 2015 Missouri Municipal League Innovation
Award, presented on September 22, 2015, at MML’s 81st Annual Conference in Kansas City,
Missouri. The City was honored for its program to help citizens open and grow a local business.
Early in 2013, the City partnered with the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Blue
Springs Economic Development Corporation, as well as the Jackson County Economic
Development Corporation to create the “How to Open and Grow Your Business in Blue
Springs” guide. This guide has sparked changed in city regulations as well as the creation of a new
business services division that acts as a
liaison for the business community and to
streamline the business development
process. Since its publication, the City,
Chamber and EDCs have hosted 10
presentations and two expos at Mid-
Continent Public Library locations (also a
partner), reaching more than 500
community members. The MML
Innovation Awards programs showcases
municipal projects that demonstrate new
approaches for solving municipal
challenges. The awards recognize and
celebrate successful programs, spotlighting
those that could benefit other
communities.
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
Congrats Blue Springs for winning the
Missouri Municipal League Innovation Award
Superintendent Dr. Finley
& Linda Glasgow
P A G E 7 2015 Board of Directors
Carol Baker, Chair of the Board,
KCP&L
Mark Whitlow, Chair Elect, Office
Products Alliance
Yvonne Hall, Sec/Treasurer,
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
Dyan Herdzina, Vice Chair of
Business Support & Promotion,
Oswald Roam Rew & Fry LLC
Jon Burke, Vice Chair of Leadership
& Community Development,
Metropolitan Community College—
Blue River
Jacqueline Reed, Vice Chair of
Member Events & Services, Mid-
Continent Public Library
Ron Baker, Saint Luke’s East Hospital
Christine Cates, City of Blue Springs
Dante Cosentino, Price Chopper
Kerry DeHaan, DeHaan Remodeling
Inc.
Stacey Edwards, Individual
Trisha Kennedy, Kennedy’s Custom
Jewelers
Tom Meyer, Meyer Music
Joe Ohmes, Haldex Corporation
Carl Scarborough, CJCFPD
Annette Seago, Blue Springs R-IV
School District
Gary Showalter, Blue Springs Country
Club
Linda Smith, St. Mary’s Medical
Center
Brien Starner, Blue Springs Economic
Development Corporation
Tim Stephenson, Community
America Credit Union
Rebeca Swank, Foster Dental Care
October 1 SCORE Counseling, 11am-4pm, Chamber Office
October 2 Ribbon Cutting, 8am, Fish Window Cleaning (351 NW 12th Street)
October 2 Meet Me for Lunch, 11am, Brewer’s Sports Bar & Grill (1120 West Main Street)
October 2 Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening, 3pm, Blue Springs Fieldhouse (425 NE Mock Avenue)
October 6 genbluesprings BYOBreakfast Meeting, 8am, Blue Springs Fieldhouse (425 NE Mock Avenue)
October 8 Ribbon Cutting, 4pm, St Mary’s Manor (111 Mock Avenue)
October 10 How to Open & Grow Your Business in Blue Springs, 10am-Noon, Mid-Continent Public Library-Blue Springs South Branch (2220 SW State Route 7)
October 13 Buy Blue Springs/Visitors’ Task Force Meeting, 8am, Chamber Office
October 13 genbluesprings Speed Networking Event, 5pm-7pm, Adams Pointe Golf Club (1601 NE RD Mize Road)
October 15 Monthly Luncheon sponsored by Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Program—Innovation Grant Award, 11:30am Registration Begins, 11:45am Buffet Opens, Noon Program Begins, Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive), $20 per member/$25 per non-member
October 15 Ribbon Cutting & Open House, 4pm, Crossroads Hospice (14310 East 42nd Street South, Independence, MO)
October 16 Connectors’ Meeting-Member Recruitment, 8am, Chamber Office
October 20 Power Hour-Create Compelling Online Offers & Promotions presented by Kim Beer (Constant Contact & Midnight Productions, Inc.), 8:30am, Chamber Office
October 21 Connectors’ Meeting-Member Retention, 8am, Chamber Office
October 22 Annual Planning Retreat, 8am-4:30pm, CJC Training Facility (4715 West Hwy 40)
October 22 MEGA Chamber Office Party, 4:30pm-7pm, Longview Mansion (1200 SW Longview Park Drive)
October 27 Ribbon Cutting, 8:30am, Massage Luxe (1208 NE Coronado Drive)
October 28 Financial Oversight Committee, 8am, Chamber Office
October 29 LEADership Blue Springs Class Day—Education, All Day At the time of publication, all meeting dates, times and locations are correct. However, meeting times and dates can sometimes change
unexpectedly. Please call the office if you have questions about any meeting or event. Events with meals require 24 hour advance cancellation notice. There is a fee of $5.00 for meal invoicing. If the R-IV School District cancels school, morning meetings of the Chamber
are cancelled.
OCTOBER 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Hy– Vee Food & Drug Store
625 West US Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 224-4288
1000 W Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone: (816) 229-8558
Fax: (816) 229-1244
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
www.BuyBlueSprings.com
www.BlueSpringsFallFestival.com
www.DiscoverBlueSprings.com
B L U E S P R I N G S C H A M B E R O F
C O M M E R C E M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
To promote, develop and facilitate a
strong economic environment in which the
business community can grow and
prosper.
PRSRT STD
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PAID PERMIT NO. 161
BLUE SPRINGS
MISSOURI 64015 The Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon will be held on
Thursday, October 15 at Adams Pointe
Conference Center.
2014 Business of the Year October’s Monthly Luncheon
Innovation Grant Award
Sponsored by:
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Thursday, October 15
Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive)
11:30am Registration Begins 11:45am Buffet Opens Noon Program Begins
$20 per member / $25 per non-member RSVP by Tuesday, October 13
Register online at www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
24 Hour advance notice is required on meal cancellations.
2015 Business of the Year nominations are
currently being accepted. All nominated
companies will be recognized at the
December 17, 2015, monthly Chamber
luncheon. The winner will be announced
at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet
on January 22, 2016.
Nomination applications are available online
at www.BlueSpringsChamber.com or by calling the Chamber office, and are due by
November 13, 2015.
Join 300 of your Chamber colleagues for an evening of networking, vendor showcases, heavy hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a cash bar and a whole lot of fun!
Make your reservation today!Tickets cost $20 each in advance/$25 at the door Deadline for advance tickets is Oct. 13
Contact your local Chamber to make reservations.
Chambers InvitedBelton | Blue Springs | Grain Valley
Grandview | Harrisonville Independence | Lee’s Summit
Peculiar | Pleasant Hill | RaymoreRaytown | South Kansas City
11th Annual
Annual Retreat October 22, 2015
This is YOUR Chamber. Together we can make it great!
RSVP to the Chamber Office by October 16.
Leave the mounds of paperwork at the office, set your emails to “out
of office” reply, turn your phones on silent and join us for a strategic
planning session at the Chamber’s annual retreat. Join other
Chamber members and the staff to help set the direction of the
Chamber for 2016.
Thursday, October 22nd
8am to 4:30pm—Retreat
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District,
New Training Facility
4715 West 40 Highway, Blue Springs, Missouri
Cost to Attend—$30.00 This includes a breakfast and lunch.
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Are you an active member of the community?
Are you proud of what you have achieved in business?
Consider applying for the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award!
Companies may nominate themselves, be nominated or nominate another company.
Nomination forms are available online at BlueSpringsChamber.com or by calling the Blue Springs Chamber office at (816) 229-8558.
ALL nominated companies will be recognized at the December 17,
2015, Chamber luncheon. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CHAMBER’S ANNUAL BANQUET ON JANUARY 22, 2016.
Mark Whitlow, Office Products Alliance—2012 Winner “Receiving the “Business of
the Year” award helped get our message out to the community about who we are as a company and who we are as a team. We are all about our community as are many of our local partners. This is a great way to show the community how the business community gives back and how the business community is an integral part of community health.”
Dr. Alan Foster, Foster Dental Care—2013 Winner “Being selected as the “Business of
the Year” by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce was humbling. With recognition throughout the year, it has allowed us the chance to continue the celebration of receiving this honor. We are grateful for the Chamber’s continued support of businesses in Blue Springs.“
Garry Cobb, Lunar Bowl—2014 Winner “We were both honored and surprised to receive
the Blue Springs Chamber 2014 Business of the Year award. It is a special recognition from our peers that we are making an impact in our community. I was particularly happy to share the evening and the award with my management staff who work tirelessly, both at Lunar Bowl and in the community.”
The purpose of the Blue Springs
Chamber Business of the Year
award is to recognize excellence
in business.
The purpose of the
Blue Springs Chamber
Business of the Year award is to
recognize excellence in business.
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year winner will be chosen with the following guidelines and criteria: The guidelines are:
Must be a Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce member in good standing. Must be in business for a minimum of three (3) years.
With consideration of the following criteria:
Active member of the community and leadership role of owner(s) and/or staff in civic activities. Mission and stability of business and business practices. Gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the community and/or Chamber.
This year, businesses that are nominated will be asked to provide information to the Selection Committee to review. Nominations will be accepted from September 30, 2015, through November 13, 2015.
An appointed Selection Committee will confidentially review and evaluate the applications. The Selection Committee will consist of the following: Past Chair of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, Chairman or Previous Chairman of the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation, the previous year’s Connector of the Year and two previous winners of the Business of the Year Award.
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