nov/dec 2011 nrcc newsletter
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Nov/Dec 2011 NRCC NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
volume 19 • issue 11 & 12 November & December 2011
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s Inside
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Monthly Luncheon Tuesday, November 15
Hereford House 12:Noon
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Business After HoursWednesday, December 7
Zona Rosa 5-7 pm
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There is NO DecemberNewsletter. See the back page
for the full two-month calendar!
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A Call for Nominations!Make Your Northlander of the Year
Nomination by December 3rd
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Thank you Antioch Printing for printing this month’s newsletter in full color.
Antioch has donated this service to the Chamber to
show our members one example of the services they provide.
Thank You!
Corporate Sponsor:
A New Attitude!2011 Annual Auction
Food provided courtesy of Argosy Casino Hotel & SpaSilent Auction begins with Business After Hours at 5pm
Live Auction and Entertainment
Wednesday • November 2, 2011 • 5-8 pm • Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
We have to start talking about growth and development in the Northland. No one else is. Everybody needs to take a look at what has unwittingly become Kansas City’s best-kept secret. The best economic news in the area in recent memory came recently when Ford Motor Co. announced it will invest more than $1 billion to update the Claycomo assembly plant, and hire an additional 1,600 workers when the update is complete. That’s great news in a sluggish economy. It got a lot of press, and deservedly so. But there is more good stuff about future growth and development in the Northland that has gotten little if any media attention. The First and Second Creek watersheds development is one of them, and it will be huge. It includes nearly 15,000 acres of undeveloped land, about the size of Liberty. Much of it lies in Platte County, but it spills over into Clay County. This plan was envisioned as far back as the 1960s when Kansas City annexed it. The city council has approved funding for that, up to $45 million, and the work will begin early next year.
It is estimated to take up to 20 years to develop, but anyone in the development business knows that once activity like this begins, things can move quickly. What remains to be completed is a development plan that will provide a good mix of residential and commercial. It will increase the population of the Northland by an estimated 130,000 people and provide up to $100 million a year in new sales revenue for Kansas City. There’s more. Improvements at the Highway 169 interchanges at 96th and 108th Streets have been fully funded by the Missouri Department of Transportation and the City of Kansas City. Those interchanges lie in the midst of more than 1,500 acres of undeveloped land on both sides of the highway that are prime for development. Let’s put the First and Second Creek project in some kind of perspective. The Shoal Creek Valley development was over 3,000 acres and was a success story that went way beyond anyone’s initial imagination and it’s still growing. Compare that with the size of the First and cont’d on page 4
Northland’s Best Kept Secrect
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MembershipMission Statement
To enhance the business community, economic
growth and quality of life in the Northland.
2011 OfficersChair
Thelma Crawford, S & T Consultant LLC
Past ChairMark Spurgeon
Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects
Chair ElectLouise Welborn, C.W. Video & Photography
TreasurerDave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance
Division Chairs Business Development
Bob LohmeyerHeart of America Catering
Governmental AffairsChris Byrd
Christopher W. Byrd, P.C.
LeadershipBruce Cramer
Cramer Capital Management
Membership ServicesJohn Miller
Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital
Staff Chamber President
Sheila Tracy
Vice President Karla Martinez
Membership Director Sarah Reese
Events & Communication Coordinator Megan Papenfuhs
Administrative Coordinator
Heather Phillips - Mon- WedMary Vogel - Wed- Fri
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
634 NW Englewood RdKansas City MO 64118Phone 816/455.9911
Fax 816/455.9933www.northlandchamber.com
Email [email protected]
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 Megan Papenfuhs at 816/455.9911
3F30 Architects, Inc.AAA Insurance & TravelEdie M. Ballweg & Assoc.Basswood Country Inn & RV
ResortClay County Savings BankThe Elms Resort & SpaEmbassy Suites Kansas City-
Int’l AirportEmery Sapp & SonsJason’s DeliKonica MinoltaLarry Larson Attorney At LawLiberty Hills Country Club
Martin Financial GroupMaxus Properties, IncMiles of SmilesNell Hill’s CorpCity of North Kansas CityNorthland Women’s Health
Care P.C.Oakhill Day SchoolOffice Depot # 2769PAR ElectricPassantino Bros. Funeral
HomeRandy Reed Nissan, LLCRiverside Red X
The Salvation ArmySenior HelpersSoli PrintingSynergy Services, Inc.Three Rivers HospiceMid-America Cardiology-
ParkvilleVictor Ross & Co., RealtorsThe Vintage at Zona RosaWeatherby Lake Improvement
CompanyWells Bank of Platte CityWSI - We Simplify the Internet
Thank you for renewing your Chamber investment this month.
Complete Nutrition Cassius Hart 8458 NW Prairie View Road Kansas City, MO 64153 816-587-8433 [email protected] www.completenutrition.com
The Computer Store Hunter Shoptaw 518 NW Englewood Road Kansas City, MO 64118 816-886-9150 [email protected] www.kccomputerstore.com
CrossFit Northland Brian Martorana 6600 NW Tower Drive Kansas City, MO 64151 816-522-4886 [email protected] www.crossfitnorthland.com
JLG Enterprise LLC Jamie Grayson 128 Lakeview Drive Plattsburg, MO 64477 816-835-0409 [email protected] www.jamiegrayson.com
Levy and Craig, P.C. Nathalie C. Elliott 1301 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64106 816-414-2592 Fax 816-382-6292 [email protected] www.levycraig.com
Muncharoo Scott Spillman PO Box 45451 Kansas City, MO 64171 913-909-4560 [email protected] www.Muncharoo.com
Seniors Helping Seniors Rosalie Phillips 8628 N Dawn Avenue Kansas City, MO 64154 816-746-4149 [email protected] www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/kcmo
Windfield Real Estate, LLC Andrew Dannes 4201 NE Staley Road Kansas City, MO 64156 816/612-5191 816/587-3600 [email protected] www.windfieldrealestate.com
YMCA of Greater Kansas City Vic Perrin 3100 Broadway Suite 1020 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-561-9622 [email protected] www.KansasCityYMCA.org
Yoodle Corp. Raj Anatharaman 5545 North Oak Trafficway, Ste 10B Kansas City, MO 64118 888/896-6353 ext 23 Fax 888/896-6353 [email protected] www.yoodlecorp.com
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
*All new members and renewals are from September 1-30, 2011.
www.northlandchamber.com 3 November 2011
Chamber News
Chamber Confirms 2011 Officers & BoardThe Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce confirmed the following new additions to the Board of Directors and accepted the Executive Committee for 2012, during the annual meeting, October 18th.Chair – Louise Welborn, C.W. Video & PhotographyChair Elect – Dave Mecklenburg, CEK InsurancePast Chair – Thelma Crawford, S & T ConsultantTreasurer – Chris Byrd, Christopher W. ByrdGovernment Affairs Division – Sabin Yanez, Cook, Flat & Strobel Membership Division – John Miller, Saint Luke’s Northland HospitalLeadership Division – Bruce Cramer, Cramer Capital ManagementBusiness Development Division – Rosemary Salerno, Zona Rosa
New Directors - term ending 2014Nathaniel Hagendorn – Briarcliff Development Company
New Directors – term ending 2013Darren Hennen – Olsson AssociatesBob Lohmeyer – Heart of America Catering
New Directors – term ending 2012Meredyth Melcher – Dyllan Construction New Honorary DirectorsMayor Gerry Richardson – City of ParkvilleDeb Hermann – Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
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A Call for Nominations!The Northlander of the Year Award will be presented during the Chamber’s annual banquet, Saturday, January 21, 2012. This prestigious award will be given to a Northlander who has made an outstanding contribution in the civic, cultural, philanthropic, and/or business arena over a significant period of time. Nominees should be well respected in the community and their conduct should reflect a high level of integrity and ethical character. For consideration, please send a letter of nomination, including the nominee’s biography, to the Chamber office before Friday, December 9.
New Member Reception
The next new member reception will be Wednesday, November 19
from 4-5pm in the Chamber Board room.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn more about what the Chamber can
do for you, new members!New Member Reception Sponsor:
All NRCC Chamber members are invited to jump start their day during the 5th Friday Coffee on December 30 at Integrity Home Care. They are located at 5817 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone,
MO 64119 and the event will take place from 7:30-8:30AM. This event is FREE to all
members! Questions or to host an event? Call the Chamber office at 816/455-9911 or email
Youth LeadershipPARENTS — Youth Leadership applications for high school JUNIORS will be available in October, on the Chamber website at www.northlandchamber.com or in the counselor’s office at participating Northland high schools. Applications are due by November 30, 2011. Applications MUST be submitted by your high school principal. No other applications will be accepted.
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Around the Northland
The City of Riverside joined Briarcliff Realty and members of the community for a groundbreaking on the new Riverside Horizons Development Tuesday, October 18th. Briarcliff Development said construction would begin this year on an estimated $12 million plan, including 25 acres of lakes, three miles of tree-lined canals and land set aside for public use and recreational purposes that is projected to connect to the Missouri River Trail.
SAVE THE DATE!It’s only November, but before you know it, the Annual Banquet will be upon us. The
evening banquet will be Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. This event is to celebrate the Chamber’s
accomplishments for 2011. One highlight of the evening is the presentation of the
Northlander of the Year award. Corporate tables (seats 10) sponsorships will be
available for $750 and individual seat are $65.
October Luncheon: Ed_cation: All That’s Missing Is U!Northland school superintendents and higher education representatives gathered for the annual Education Leaders Luncheon, on Tuesday, September 13th, at the Chamber office. This discussion brought to light the successes and challenges that affect all levels of education. The committee chose three of the Northland Superintendents to represent the group and the top three themes that came out of the September lunch. Dr. Dennis Fisher, Park Hill School District, Dr. Mike Reik, Platte County R-3 School District and Dr. Todd White, North Kansas City Schools presented to the NRCC membership on Tuesday, October 18th at Black On Burlington. The luncheon was a huge success and motivated us to think creatively about Northland education. A huge thank you goes out to Morgan Hunter Education Division and Louie Scimeca for sponsoring the luncheon.
cont’d from front page: Second Creek project, and you have potential growth that can hardly be equaled in the metro area. This kind of growth has been part of the Northland landscape for well over a decade, and it happened with little fanfare. Horizons is another excitringdevelopment project in the Northland. Lead by Briarcliff Development Co, this 260-acre site will be home for a projected 5,900 jobs over the next generation. In Platte County, the KCI TIF plan has also given Northlanders something to crow about. It was created in 1999, when there was no existing business within its boundaries. By 2009, there were 60, including Wal-Mart and Lowe’s, Shoppes on the Boardwalk and the Tiffany Springs Market Center. Then there is Zona Rosa that has become a new and exciting Northland destination point. It continues to grow. The Northland has also far outpaced other parts of the metro area in new housing starts. Even now with the housing market as it is, it still leads. The long-awaited redevelopment of the Antioch Shopping Center is about to begin. Put all this in a human context. It has created jobs. In the future it will continue to create jobs, thousands of them, in an economy that cries out for some light at the end of the recession tunnel. That’s part of the Northland’s well-kept secret. Is development happening? You decide. Article written by Gene Hanson.
www.northlandchamber.com 5 November 2011
Around The NorthlandSamual U. Rodgers Health Center Named “Corporation of the Year” At this year’s 29th annual Minority Enterprise Development Week Award celebration, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center was selected as “Corporation of the Year”. The award was given to honor the Health Center’s ongoing support of local minority businesses. Of particular note, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center is completing the final phase of construction for a new facility on land adjacent to the existing Health Center at 825 Euclid in the northeast area of Kansas City. Price tag for the new building is approximately $25 million. Over $5 million of the cost will go to minority and women-owned subcontractors, representing almost 36% of the total amount spent on sub-contractors for this project. “Our commitment to support locally owned minority businesses didn’t start with the new building project,” noted Hilda Fuentes, CEO of Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. “It’s the way we continually conduct our day to day business operations. It’s not only the ‘right’ thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. The quality of goods and services provided, is outstanding.” “I’m honored to have our organization chosen for an award that speaks to our commitment to support diversity both within our Health Center and also beyond it, strengthening our local minority-owned business economy,” said Fuentes.
Governor Nixon Helps Open Public Computer Centers Governor Jay Nixon celebrated the grand opening of six public computer centers (PCCs) at the campuses of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, as part of Missouri’s MoBroadbandNow initiative. These computer centers will provide under-served residents access to computers and high-speed Internet access for training to help them in the job market and in their personal lives. Metropolitan Community College is a partner in the state of Missouri’s MoBroadbandNow initiative, and received a federal Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant through the Missouri Department of Higher Education. “From the start of my administration, I’ve made it clear that the State of Missouri was going to make broadband access a top priority,” said Gov. Jay Nixon. “These computer labs here in Kansas City will provide the public, specifically unemployed and underemployed citizens, with access to knowledgeable staff, and courses in basic digital literacy and technology careers. As we extend the reach of high-speed Internet access across Missouri, the benefits for education, health care, public safety, commerce and consumers will be felt for decades to come.” The PCCs are located on each of MCC’s five campuses: Blue River in Independence; Business & Technology in Kansas City; Longview in Lee’s Summit; Maple Woods in Kansas City north; Penn Valley in Kansas City; and at the college’s Pioneer location, a satellite extension of the Penn Valley campus just east of the 18th & Vine district. The Metropolitan Community College Public Computer Centers function as one-stop technology centers for launching new opportunities, new careers and personal enrichment, with a specific focus on the unemployed and underemployed population in the target areas. ”We appreciate the opportunity to bring these six Public Computer Centers and digital literacy training to the communities we serve, and we appreciate Governor Nixon’s role in making the PCCs possible,” said MCC Chancellor Mark James. “This type of community access is an important part of our mission.” Users are required to register on their first visit to a PCC but there is no fee to use the computers. A lab specialist is available during operating hours to assist users. In addition to open lab time, the PCCs offer free computer training in seven core areas: computer basics; Internet and email; computer security and privacy; social media; basic software; digital devices; and job searching.
Do you have news to share with your fellow Chamber members?
Submit your press releases for Around the Northland to Megan Papenfuhs at [email protected]. We’ll print them as space permits. Submission should be made by
the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s publication. All submissions are subject to editing.
SAVE THE DATELegislative Trip 2012
The Legislative Affairs Committee will be making their annual trip to the State Capitol Monday and Tuesday, February 6 & 7. The
goal of the trip is to educate our local lawmakers, as well as the full legislature, on the Chamber’s 2012 Legislative Priorities.
Mark your calendars to attend!
New Marketing Opportunity!The Chamber now has a community calendar
page that can be accessed from the home page of the new website. Your business could be the first thing users see when reviewing the events on the
community calendar. For exclusive advertising opportunity, act fast! Contact Megan at
816-455-9911 or [email protected] for more details!
Community Calendar
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Around the NorthlandRibbon Cuttings
Congratulations to Dick’s Sporting Goods in Liberty on a successful ribbon cutting! The new facility focuses on sporting goods and have quite the selection of apperal for all ages and sizes. Good luck on the new location, finding a home in the Liberty community and again, congratulations!
Dynaflex Products, Inc. just opened their new location at 1250 Saline in North Kansas City. They manufacture and ship show truck parts all over the world. If you see orange in North Kansas City, it’s probably a member of the Dynaflex team! Welcome to the Northland!
Healing Well Chiropractic, LLC has been a member of the NRCC since 2006, but moved their location to 125 NE 91st Street in Kansas City a few weeks ago. They were able to add quite a few services with the new square footage. If you’re in the area, make sure you check out their new space!
Want to schedule a ribbon cutting for your new business,
new location, expansion or anniversary? Contact Megan
at 816-455-9911 or [email protected].
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Business After Hours Wednesday, December 7
5-7 pm
SAVE THE DATE
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PAcESETTERS
chAiRMAN’S clUbCALENDAR
EXEcUTiVE clUbAT&T
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas CityHunt Midwest Enterprises Inc.
JE Dunn Construction Co.City of Riverside
ADT Security Services, Inc.Bank of WestonBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTAR, A & B RiversideCurry Investment CompanyEmbassy Suites Kansas City-Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGraingerH & R BlockHeartland HealthHilton Kansas City AirportHy-Vee Food & Drug StoreJR & Co. Roofing ContractorsLathrop & Gage, L.C.M&I BankMail Print, Inc.MCC-Maple WoodsMercer
Mid-Continent Public LibraryCity of North Kansas CityNorth Kansas City SchoolsNorthland LTAC HospitalPark Hill School DistrictPark UniversityPatriots BankPlatte County, MissouriPlatte Valley Bank of MissouriPolsinelli Shughart, PCSprintUMB BankUS Army Recruiting Company - LibertyUS BankWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & WeisenfelsWilliams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects YMCAYour City SamplerZona Rosa
November 2011Wednesday 2 Business After Hours 5-8pm ANNUAL AUCTION Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Thursday 3 11:30am Ambassador Committee Cascone’s Restaurant & Lounge Friday 4 7:30am Executive Committee 12:Noon Ribbon Cutting: The Limited 8734 NW Prairie View Road Tuesday 8 7:30am Board of Directors Photos 4:30pm Ground Breaking: The Gardens At Barry Road Wednesday 9 12:Noon Education Committee 4:00pm New Member Reception Thursday 10 7:30am Planning & Development Committee 8am-5pm Leadership Northland Session 4 Tuesday 15 12:Noon Monthly Luncheon Greater Good of the Northland Hereford House 8661 N Stoddard Ave Thursday 17 *New: Connecting Over Coffee 7:30am Chamber Office 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: Beverly Harvey Agency- Farmers Insurance Friday 18 12:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee Trezo MareTuesday 22 7:30am Parks & Recreation Committee Thursday 24 Chamber Office CLOSED& Friday 25 Happy Thanksgiving! Monday 28 12:Noon Leadership Committee
December 2011 Thursday 1 11:30am Ambassador Committee Buddha by Kenji Fusion Wednesday 7 5-7pm Business After Hours Zona Rosa Thursday 8 7:30am Planning & Development Committee 8am-5pm Leadership Northland Session 5 Friday 9 7:30am Executive Committee Tuesday 13 7:30am Board of Directors Wednesday 14 12:Noon Education Committee Friday 16 12:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee Trezo Mare Monday 19 12:Noon Leadership Committe Thursday 22 7:30am Planning & Development Committee Monday 26 Chamber Office CLOSED Friday 30 7:30am 5th Friday Coffee Integrity Home Care 5817 NE Antioch Road *All meetings held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.
November Monthly Luncheon
Greater Good of the Northland Sponsored by: Zona Rosa
Reservation Form for November LuncheonTuesday, November 15 • 12:Noon
Hereford House • 8661 N Stoddard Avenue$25/members; $30/non-members
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Return registrations & make check payable to NRCC | 634 NW Englewood Road | Kansas City, MO 64118 | Phone: 455.9911 | Fax: 455.9933
or RSVP on our website at www.northlandchamber.com
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