OFFICERS Bob Glaser, Chair Summit Bank of Kansas CityDr. Carolyn McKnight, Chair-Elect University of Central MissouriJoe Stasi, Treasurer Saint Luke’s East HospitalDiane Forte, Chair Emeritis Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards VICE CHAIRS Vicky Cundiff, Community Development Weed Man-Turfs UpTyler Morehead, Membership Development Morehead Agency LLCChip Moxley, Business & Economic Development Tingle Flooring

BOARD MEMBERS Bill Baird Baird Group Real Estate John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit JournalJohn Brown Hollis + Miller Architects Marcus Henley Bukaty Companies Brian Hutchin UMB BankRodney McBride John Knox VillagePaul McClain Freedom Wealth AdvisorsCindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas CityRosalie Newkirk HSMC OrizonDr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDSKelly Spencer Bank of Lee’s SummitDebbie Starke Eastland Community FoundationJeff Sullivan Bank MidwestDeborah Swank KCP&LJeffrey Williams Heritage Companies

EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s SummitCarl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PCDr. Fred Grogan MCC-LongviewDr. David McGehee R-7 School DistrictMayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit

CHAMBER STAFFNancy Bruns, PresidentMark Dickey, Vice PresidentGina Seibel, Director of CommunicationsChrissy Symes, Director of Special EventsCathy Young, Director of Member ServicesSue McMilian, Administrative AssistantNedra Hoover, BookkeeperMarilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

New Rewards Program for Chamber MembersThe Chamber Board of Directors has established a new reward program for members. Called the “Chairman’s Club”, any Chamber member can become eligible after recruiting a minimum of five new members each calendar year.

Each of them, along with a spouse or significant other, will be invited to a special dinner at the end of each year with the Chair of the Board and the Chamber President.

Chairman’s Club members will also receive special recognition at the Annual Gala, receive a special name badge and be recognized in the Chamber Link newsletter and the Annual Report.

“Continuing to grow the membership in our Chamber is what makes it so beneficial for everyone,” said Chair of the Board Bob Glaser. “We developed this program as a special thank you for our existing members that work hard to help grow our network. I look forward to having a special dinner with all the future club members.”

It’s also important to note that each month the Chamber gives away $200. One hundred dollars for the top recruiter of the month, and the second $100 is a drawing from a list that includes all recruiters during the month. Happy recruiting!

Chamber Celebrates 45 YearsOn April 18, the Chamber celebrated 45 years of incorporation. Here is a list of all past chairs of the board and presidents (executive directors).

R. C. Hook 1946W. R. McKee 1947William B. Rick 1948Henry Poos 1949W. R. McKee 1950Walter Collins 1951Jim Stephens 1952Roberts Myers 1953Ed Pinnell 1954Claude Shaffer 1955Jim Martin 1957Max Marshall 1958C. W. Witter 1959George Rhodes 1960C. W. Turkington 1961J. E. DePlandre 1962Richard Falk 1963Richard Burry 1965Jerry Hays 1966Claude Shaffer 1967John Burke 1968Bruce Kent 1969Wes Westmoreland 1970Don Kahan 1972George Mills 1973Dr. Bill Worley 1974

James P. Burns 1975John Parr 1976Dr. Dan Blackwell 1977Don Williams 1978Carl Chinnery 1979Jackie Hobbs 1980Berry Jennings 1981Dr. Ed Haggerty 1982David Maschger 1983Phil Neal 1984George Rhodes, Jr. 1985Ric Ford 1986Stan Atkinson 1987Lee Thomas 1988Glen Jones 1989Anna Fain 1990Gary Bromley 1991Gene Pulliam 1992Deb Link 1993Bob Woody 1994John Graham, Sr. 1995Bob Guntert 1996Steve Begshaw 1997Ron Williams 1998Tim Stidham 1999Karl Bertram 2000

Dave Cross 2001Sonja Wald 2002Jon Ellis 2003Connie Smith 2004Michele Spilker 2005Al Tranchilla 2006Diane Seif 2007Tom Jackson 2008Kurt Lutz 2009Mark Parrish 2010Lynn Hinkle 2011Diane Forte 2012Bob Glaser 2013

PresidentsBill Edison John GentryHarry LamsonHarvey SnyderDiane JenningsMartin OwensLara VermillionNancy Bruns

2013 Scholarship Winners from left to right, Ashlyn Black - Lee’s Summit High School, Patrick Graham - Lee’s Summit North High School and Lauren Gaunt - Lee’s Summit West High School

Chamber Awards Scholarships to High School SeniorsEach year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee awards $1,000 scholarships to four high school seniors.

One scholarship winner is selected from each of the three Lee’s Summit high schools, and one is selected from a school outside of the district. One parent of each recipient must be a full-time employee of a Chamber member business.

Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships in 2013:

• Ashlyn Black, Lee’s Summit High School• Lauren Gaunt, Lee’s Summit West High School

• Patrick Graham, Lee’s Summit North High School• Meredith Morris, Blue Springs South High School

This year more than 70 applications were received. The judges, made up of Chamber education committee members, said they had a tough time with the decision due to the caliber of applicants.

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• A strong work ethic• A commitment to community involvement• An endless pursuit of continued growth and

improvement in all facets of their lives

Luncheon Featured Sprint Center General ManagerChamber members were treated to a presentation by Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Sprint Center, Brenda Tinnen, during the April membership luncheon.

Tinnen shared stories of past experiences, including providing the venue for the Academy Awards. She also took time to answer questions from members about the future of the Sprint Center.

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Grow Your Network. Grow Your Leads.Did you know that the Lee's Summit Chamber has a Chamber Leads Group? The CLG meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at noon at Monetti's Taste of Italy.

The group is composed of small business professionals who are looking to increase their revenue by forming relationships with other Chamber members for the purpose of exchanging direct client referrals and leads and provide a forum for the discussion of issues which businesses commonly encounter.

Small businesses typically have a smaller marketing and sales budget than larger businesses and have less access to professional consulting services. By joining the CLG, businesses have the opportunity to multiply their exposure by educating fellow group members about their business so, when the occasion presents itself, CLG members can promote each other.

CLG membership is restricted to one representative from each profession/industry, and has an annual fee of $50.

Want to check out a meeting or learn more? Contact Jeff Myers at 816.554.8228 or [email protected].

Please note that the following catagories are already filled:

• Automotive Sales & Leasing• Automotive Service, Repair and Tires• Banking Professional• Contracting Company• Coupon Advertising/Text Marketing• Financial Planner• Fitness• Florist• Handyman Service• Heating & Cooling Company• Insurance Professional (Health and Property

Casualty)• Landscape Company• Men’s Retail Clothing Sales Professional• Mortgage Professional• Moving/Relocation Services• Office Furniture Sales Representative• Real Estate Professional• Roofing Company• Tutoring Services• Web Design & Development

Member RenewalsMCC-Longview 39Robert H. Martin-Welch Martin 39 & Albano, L.L.C Comcast Cable 27Charles F. Curry Real Estate-Sweeney 23Mazuma Credit Union 20Lee’s Summit Clinic 17Southeast Enterprises 14Longhorn Steakhouse 11Saint Luke’s Health System 11Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit 10The Examiner 10Rodgers - The Diamond Store 10The Men’s Wearhouse 10All World Languages & Cultures, Inc. 9KCSourceLink 9Earth Effects Lawn & Landscape, L.C. 8Summit Bank of Kansas City 8Jefferson Health Care 7DNA Services of America 6ProSource of Lee’s Summit 6Jackson County CASA 5Lee’s Summit Heating & Cooling, Inc. 5Liberty Tax Service 5Archbishop O’Hara High School 4World Finance Corporation 4Brookside Barkery & Bath 3Teetering Rocks Golf Course 3WITEC, L.L.C.-Whatever It Takes 3 Electrical Contractors CE2L-Certified Energy/ 2 Environmental Labs Grider Home Group 2Jeremy Bennett State Farm Inc. 2KansasCityCoupons.com 2Leadership Innovations 2The Stonum Agency, Inc. 2AdvoCare 1Americare at SummitView Terrace 1Collette Vacations 1FranNet 1Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 1Hillcrest Thrift Store 1Lone Tree Farms, Inc. 1Monetti’s Taste of Italy 1Office Products Alliance 1Olive Garden 1Paychex, Inc. 1Reiss Earthworks 1Roberts Chevrolet 1SCS Aquaterra 1Summit Hill Insurance 1

Help Prevent Crime with a Little Spring Cleaning... and RepairsWith Spring finally in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about property maintenance. Criminologists have proven that crime rates correlate to the number of property code violations in any given business district.

Criminals target areas where they cannot be easily seen or heard. Burned out lights and overgrown vegetation provide the cover and concealment criminals often seek. You can help prevent burglaries, property damage, and theft at your business by doing the following:

• First, walk the exterior during the day and at night. What can or can’t you see? The business address should be visible from the street. All exterior doors should be well-lit. At night, the parking lot should be uniformly lit (meaning there aren’t any dark places where someone could hide). Shrubs should be trimmed three feet to the ground or lower and trees should be trimmed six feet above the ground or higher. This allows passers-by to clearly see around your business as they walk or drive past.

• Second, take corrective action. Repair broken lights; review surveillance equipment to make sure it’s working properly; confirm that all exterior doors shut and lock properly; repair any tears in fencing.

• Third, consider a complimentary business security survey by contacting [email protected].

Article courtesy of the Lee’s Summit Police Department Business eWatch. To receive this quarterly newsletter electronically, email [email protected].

Ribbon Cuttings

Life Transformations Fitness, 3680 NE Akin Drive, Suite 132, celebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber members on April 2.

Life Transformations offers a premier facility and service environment that will help inspire you to achieve your fitness goals. They are open around the clock for you to work out on your own, with a certified and experienced trainer or follow a web-based training program catered to their facility. When your workout is over, visit the Fit Bar for a fresh smoothie or coffee, schedule a massage or relax in the sauna.

Photo Courtsey of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street

Life Transformations Fitness

On April 4 a ribbon cutting was held at Advanced Nutrition, 3360 SW Fascination Drive.

Advanced Nutrition is a company that helps people achieve health and wellness through nutrition. Their focus is helping people get educated on nutrition, things that are good for them and how to make better choices. Nutrition is about 70 percent of your health and your wellness. Good exercise is about 30 percent and they encourage that, but they think good nutrition is what most people are missing.

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Chamber members helped welcome Infusion Express, 3483 NE Ralph Powell Road, to Lee’s Summit with a ribbon cutting on April 16.

Infusion Express is an outpatient infusion therapy clinic offering safe, efficient and convenient IV therapy services. They make IV therapy convenient for everyone involved.Infusion therapy is a rapidly growing option for the treatment and management of chronic diseases and wellness goals. IVX can infuse any drug or treatment prescribed by a physician - including but not limited to medications, vitamins and minerals.

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Win $1,000 for Shopping Lee’s Summit! Just collect five receipts and submit the form below!

Shop Lee’s Summit is a city-wide campaign led by the Lee’s Summit Chamber to educate and encourage our residents to purchase goods and services within Lee’s Summit to improve and enhance the quality of life for all.

When you Shop, Dine, Play in Lee’s Summit, it helps generate additional sales tax dollars to support the many needs of our fast growing community.

Shop Lee’s Summit also helps

our businesses maintain a healthy local job market and ensure future business growth.

Every dollar that is spent in Lee’s Summit helps merchants to prosper, which allows them to provide jobs, pay taxes and give support to local charitable organizations.

Just remember, it’s not about how much money you spend, it’s about where you spend it! Shop Lee’s Summit... Everyone wins!

So get to shopping and good luck! Who knows, you could win $1,000 and help your community at the same time! You will also be entered to win weekly gift baskets featuring Lee’s Summit businesses.

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OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS1. Purchases must be made during the official contest timeline, Wednesday, May 1–Friday, May 31, 20132. Each entry shall consist of five original receipts from five separate locations (no minimum purchase necessary). No photocopied

receipts will be accepted. Multiple entries per person will be accepted. Entries may not include returns, utilities or lottery tickets.3. Entries must be at the Chamber office no later than Wednesday, June 5 by 5 p.m. 4. Entries may also be dropped off at Lee’s Summit Hy-Vees or at the Price Chopper Woods Chapel or 150 Highway locations.

Drop-off entries must be received no later than Friday, May 31.5. Participants must be 18 or older by April 30, 2013.6. Participants must live within the city limits of Lee’s Summit, Mo. (winners will be required to provide valid ID)7. Receipts must be from businesses located within the city limits of Lee’s Summit, Mo.8. The official contest winner will be notified prior to the award presentation being held at Rock the Green on Friday, June 21.

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Fifteen years ago, a Longview Community College hiring committee selected Dr. Fred Grogan to be the new president of the college. During the years Grogan has served as president of MCC-Longview, he has made Longview students and employees proud and is widely considered to have improved the college immensely.

Recently, Grogan announced his intent to retire this year, along with a large number of MCC employees.

“Dr. Grogan has kept Longview on the cutting edge. He is very supportive of the cultural arts, for which we will be eternally grateful,” said Diana Grahn, humanities division chair.

In the fifteen years Grogan has spent at Longview, he has seen countless changes. One such idea was the introduction of the Writing Across the Curriculum program, for which Longview is now nationally recognized. This program is responsible for the many writing projects throughout MCC students’ undergraduate education, which helps prepare MCC students to transfer to a four-year institution.

Grogan also saw the beginning of mobile enrollment, where Longview advisors go out into community high schools and enroll adequately prepared students in college courses. He also oversaw the building of the Cultural Arts Center.

“In my opinion, of all the Presidents, Fred Grogan is the

most accommodating to ideas of all stripes,” said Elliott Schimmel, social sciences division chair.

Grogan said he’s proud of the changes he’s worked on, but he is most proud of MCC students.

“Our students do as well, if not better than, those students who begin their college career at a four-year institution. This is our goal as a college, to prepare students to be successful,” Grogan said.

Grogan’s decision to retire involved his desire to enjoy physical activities while he is still able, and to spend time with his family, especially his almost-two-year-old grandchild, he said. He doesn’t know whether he’ll go back to teaching.

“I think first I’ll take lots of time off to spend time traveling and with family, but I will still be very much involved in this community. I want to stay connected with the community college district,” he said.

Grogan is deeply involved in the Lee’s Summit community, as a board member of Lee’s Summit’s Chamber of Commerce, vice-chair of Lee’s Summit’s civic roundtable, and a board member of Lee’s Summit’s symphony. He said he plans to stay in the area—except for travel, starting with the Pacific Northwest and Scotland.

A new president has yet to be discovered.

“There will be change, but I think positive change. We have hired a good group of new young staff,” Grogan said.

article content courtesy of The Current Online

MCC-Longview President Prepares for Retirement

Google Education Leaders visit Lee's Summit R-7 School District to View Schools' Innovative Use of Technology

National leaders from Google Education visited Lee's Summit April 10 to learn how R-7 School District schools are using Google technology to enhance day-to-day classroom learning and improve student achievement.

Jaime Casap, Google Education evangelist, and Devin Regis, Google Apps for Education associate, spent the morning talking with Lee's Summit R-7 staff members and visiting with students and educators at Longview Farm Elementary. The Google experts also spent time in Michelle Dobbie's fourth grade classroom and observed students working on a project using Google Chromebooks.

Lee's Summit R-7 was selected for the visit due to the district's innovative use of Google Apps and Google Chromebooks throughout the district's schools.

During the 2012-13 school year, the R-7 School District is completing a large-scale rollout of Google Apps and Chromebooks thanks to funds provided through the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation's annual fund drive. All R-7 schools are receiving Google Chromebook carts, which contain 30 computers per cart. These mobile Chromebook carts can be moved from classroom to classroom and are used by teachers throughout each school.

In addition, the Chromebooks and Google Apps have become a part of the school district's professional development for teachers, allowing educators to incorporate 21st Century skills and share documents and ideas as they collaborate to improve student learning.

LS Symphony’s 10th year to Conclude with Celebration at the Kauffman Center

Thanks to Saint Luke’s East Hospital, the Lee’s Summit Symphony will conclude its 10th anniversary season with a special event. The Symphony will present Celebration at the Kauffman Center at 8 p.m. June 15 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City.

The Celebration at the Kauffman Center will provide concert goers with the opportunity to hear the Lee’s Summit Symphony in this beautiful new auditorium.

Reserved-seat tickets for the June 15 concert are priced at $15, $30 and $50. The $15 tickets are available at the two Lee’s Summit Hy-Vee stores. The $15, $30 and $50 tickets are being sold through the Kauffman box office, which you may access by visiting lssymphony.org or by calling (816) 994-7222. Please note that tickets for the concert will be sold at Hy-Vee through June 8.

In addition, the Lee’s Summit Symphony is offering transportation from Lee’s Summit to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts that evening. Transportation vouchers will be available for $10 per person at both Hy-Vee locations. This special transportation offer provides concert attendees the opportunity to enjoy the trip to Kansas City with fellow fans and avoid parking challenges.

Symphony fans purchasing the transportation voucher are asked to meet at Lee’s Summit High School at 6 p.m. June 15 with the buses leaving at 6:30 p.m. Bus riders will also receive a celebratory glass of champagne en route to the Kauffman. Deadline to purchase the transportation vouchers at Hy-Vee will be May 3.

“We are proud to support the Symphony through this sponsorship, and it is our way to thank the community for supporting the hospital,” said John Clabaugh, Saint Luke’s East Hospital and Symphony Board member. “As part of our mission at Saint Luke’s, we are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. Supporting the Symphony in its mission to enhance the local cultural experience seemed a natural fit for us as music is relaxing and healing.”

Celebration at the Kauffman Center will be the first of two summer concerts this year for the Lee’s Summit Symphony, which will also present Booms and Blooms July 3 at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, Mo.

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On May 9 from 4:30–6 p.m. put some sizzle in your afternoon and join us for mingling on the patio at T-Bones Deli and Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road. Enjoy great appetizers and specialty drinks, and your chance to win prizes, including wine and gift certificates. Come join us and end your day on a high note, and build your business relationships!

Brew up business this month at the Chamber Before Hours on May 21 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Life Transformations Fitness, 3680 NE Akin Drive, Suite 132. The FitBar will provide fresh smoothies, coffee and more! Don’t forget to bring your business cards so you can enter to win smoothie punchcards, fitness memberships, and more.

Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events

10 Steps to “Go” and Grow Your Social Media MarketingMay 7 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. John Knox Village - Manhattan Rm Presenter - Representative from Constant Contact

Come learn how social media can help feed your business or organizations with more customers, referrals, donations, members, and prospects.

In this session you will learn what social media marketing really “is” and “is not”; ten social media tips & best practices to help you “go” and “grow” your social media marketing campaigns and results; tips on how to grow and promote your social media channels; take away ideas for crafting content that will increase your engagement and customer loyalty and much more.

Don’t miss this revealing, exciting seminar that will change the way you market your business.

Sponsor: Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit

Make plans to attend this highly anticipated luncheon which features the announcement of our Res in Motus Business of the Year award winners.

Each year this proves to be a very popular luncheon, so make sure to get your reservations in quickly.

Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is May 15 at noon. Registration is required.

Sponsor: Lee’s Summit CARES

Res in Motus Winners Announced May 17 • 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m. Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road

Welcome to Our Newest MembersCity Wide MaintenanceJennifer Ediger15447 WEST 100TH TERRACELENEXA, KS 66219(913) 888-5700E: [email protected]

The FairwaysBridget Reischl3460 NE AKIN BOULEVARDLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) 272-6175E: [email protected]

Freebirds World BurritoCaitlin Noble860 NW BLUE PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) 714-1080E: [email protected]

Graphic Accounting Inc.Roberto & Karen Arredondo200 NW OLDHAM PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) 272-5744Fax: (816) [email protected]

Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience, IncMichael Schultz4900 S ARROWHEAD DRIVE, STE AINDEPENDENCE, MO 64055(816) 795-9600E: [email protected]

Brian K Howell, CPABrian Howell912 SW GEORGETOWNLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082(816) 769-6100E: [email protected]

Shari Davey--Keller Williams RealtySharon Davey1201 NE WINDSOR DRIVELEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(913) 706-7461E: [email protected]://sharidavey.yourkwagent.com

MAACO of Lee’s SummitChris Waag505 NW BLUE PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 333-5159E: [email protected]

MC Power Companies, Inc.Bruce Pond3552 NE RALPH POWEL ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) 251-4700E: [email protected]

Peace MattersLori Woodley200 NE MISSOURI ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) 251-4565E: [email protected]

Salon AllureKaty Gammill217 SE MAIN STREETLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 524-2902E: [email protected]

Summit LanesJudy Keltner803 SW OLDHAM PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) 524-3322E: [email protected]

VantivKim Crawford407 NW WARD ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 808-3103E: [email protected]

Gift Idea for Moms, Dads and GradsThe Chamber has a program that is beneficial to our members as well as the residents of our community. Chamber Gift Checks may be purchased at the Chamber office, 220 SE Main Street. Along with each check, a list of participating members is provided. The recipient can then redeem them at any participating Chamber business listed.

Chamber members, residents and visitors to the area are encouraged to use Chamber Gift Checks as a

gift-giving solution throughout the year (think Mother's Day, Father’s Day and graduations). By purchasing a Chamber Gift Check, consumers keep their shopping dollars local, and gift-giving has never been easier.

Chamber Gift Checks come in $10, $25 or $50 increments. Visit lschamber.com to view a list of participating businesses.

Want to get added to the list? Just contact Cathy Young at [email protected] or 816.524.2424.

For a complete list of Chamber members visit, lschamber.com or download the FREE LS Chamber smartphone app (available for iPhone and Android).

May 1 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot

May 2 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Life Transformations • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - MAACO, 505 NW Blue Parkway

May 5-7 • Chamber Washington DC Fly-in

May 7 • 8:30 a.m., Golf Task Force meeting, Depot • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: 10 Steps to “Go” and Grow Your Social Media Marketing PRESENTER: Representative from Constant Contact LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit

May 8 • 11:30 a.m., Leadership Lee’s Summit Graduation Day, Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Drive

May 9 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Paradise Park 1021 NE Colbern Road • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road

May 14 • 3:30–5 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road

May 15 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Unity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway

May 16 • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Comforting Faith Counseling Services Inc., 210 NE Chipman Rd • 4:30–6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, HSMC Orizon, LLC, 3550 NE Ralph Powell Road

May 17 • 11:30 a.m., Membership Membership Luncheon PROGRAM:The winners in each category of the Res in Motus Business of the Year Awards will be announced. LOCATION: Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road SPONSOR: Lee’s Summit CARES Registration and prepayment required.

May 20 • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Freebirds World Burrito, 860 NW Blue Parkway

May 21 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Life Transformations Fitness, 3680 NE Atkin Drive, Suite 132 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, Depot

May 22 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot

May 23 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot • Noon, Chamber Young Professionals Planning meeting, Depot

May 24 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations meeting, John Knox Village – Manhattan Room

May 27 • Chamber office closed for holiday

May 30 • 10 a.m., Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Bank of Kansas City, 1710 NE Douglas St

May 2013 Calendar

2013 PartnersGOLD

American FoodserviceGreat Southern Bank

Humana Health Plan, Inc.KCP&L

Tingle Flooring

SILVERBank of Lee’s Summit

Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & AwardsDiscover Vision Centers

Edible ArrangementsHSMC Orizon, LLCJohn Knox Village

Lead Bank Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep

Metcalf Bank Paradise Park, Inc.

Saint Luke’s East HospitalSteppin’ Out - The Studio

Summit Bank of Kansas CityTruman Medical Center Lakewood

University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart

BRONZEB Positively Promoting U, inc.

Bank of Kansas CityThe Examiner

KC Metro Insurance AgencyLakewood Counseling Service TMC

Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit NissanMazuma Credit Union

Missouri Central Credit Union Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Parker Swearngin, LLPSimmons First National Bank

Technology Plus, Inc.Tim & Jana Allen-Realty Executives

of Kansas CityThe Wilson Group, Inc.

Wrisinger Law FirmZoetis

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