nrcc october 2012

volume 20 • issue 10 October 2012

TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

What’s InsideBusiness After Hours

Kansas City Art Institute-Northland Campus

October 3 | 5pm-7pm●●●

Monthly Luncheon:Education in the Northland

The Courtyard by Marriott [in the View at Briarcliff-

4000 N Mulberry]Sponsor: Morgan HunterOctober 16 | 12:Noon

●●●Networking Breakfast/

Mini ExpoBridge View Hall - NKCOctober 24 | 7:30am

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!

Education In The NorthlandNorthland school superintendents and higher education representatives gathered for the annual Education Leader’s Luncheon in September. These leaders had an opportunity to discuss successes and challenges that affect all aspects of Northland Education. Education in the Northland will always be an important issue around any table. NRCC has been fortunate enough to work with some of the top educators in our community. After all, the Northland is known for its prestigious school districts and expanding higher education opportunities.

This luncheon discussion was an opportunity for leaders to seek out more information on exploring opportunities to better serve the needs of the students and educators. The October 16th Monthly Luncheon will be sponsored by Morgan Hunter at The Courtyard by Marriott [in the View at Briarcliff - 4000 N Mulberry Drive] and topics from the Education Leader’s Luncheon will be addressed to the membership at that time. Be sure to contact the Chamber office to reserve your seat for this luncheon or visit our website, www.northlandchamber.com.

Annual Joint Luncheon - Big SuccessWith more than 400 attendees for this annual luncheon we would like to thank Platte County EDC & Clay County EDC For another successful year! Also ‘Thank You’ to Ford Motor Company for serving as our sponsor, and to Governor Jay Nixon and Mayor Sly James for speaking at this event.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon

Mayor Sly JamesLen DeLuca, Ford Motor Company

Membership

Mission Statement To enhance the business

community, economic growth and quality of life

in the Northland.

2012 OfficersChair

Louise Welborn, Northland Community Foundation

Past ChairThelma Crawford, S & T Consultant, LLC

Chair ElectDave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance

TreasurerChris Byrd, Christopher W. Byrd, P.C.

Division ChairsBusiness Development

Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa

Governmental AffairsSabin Yanez

Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers

LeadershipBruce Cramer

Cramer Capital Management

Membership ServicesTony Reinhart

Ford Motor Company

StaffChamber President

Sheila Tracy

Vice President Karla Martinez

Events & Communication Coordinator Brianna Hernandez

Administrative CoordinatorHeather Phillips - 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

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 Brianna Hernandez at 816/455-9911 or

[email protected]

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

Bank Midwest-Picture HillsBarclay Club ApartmentsBarsto ConstructionBasswood Country Inn & RV

ResortBreen Development CompanyBurns & McDonnellCBC Real Estate GroupCommerce BankWilliam J. Dunsing, JR., DDSThe Kansas City StarKCB BankKrueger & James Insurance

Agency, Inc

Lawson BankLiberty Park DentalLon Lane’s Inspired OccasionsLowe’s Home Improvement of

Kansas City-GladstoneLutjen, Inc.Maxus Properties, IncMcConnell & Associates CorpMid-Continent Public LibraryMidway Ford Truck Center, Inc.Mitchell, Kristl & LieberModern Physical TherapyNew Mark Care CenterCity of North Kansas CityNorth Platte R-I School DistrictParadise Pointe Gold Complex

Pete’s Pest ControlRe/Max 1st ChoiceThe Salvation ArmySprintThe Blauvelt Law Firm, LLCPaul R. Torres MS, PCTransSystem CorporationVan Chevorlet & CadillacWarner Nease Bost Arcitects, Inc.Westfall G.M.C Trick, Inc.William Jewell CollegeYMCA-Maple Woods Child

Development Center

Thank you for renewing your Chamber investment this month.

Arvest BankConnie Swayze9921 N Oak TrafficwayKansas City, MO 64155(913) 953-4241Fax: (913) [email protected]

BF Labs, IncJody Drake2507 JeffersonKansas City, MO 64141(913) [email protected]

Media-App, IncAndrew Garcia10561 Barkley, Suite 102Overland Park, KS 66212(913) [email protected]

Dunkin’ DonutsKris Brown9561 N McGee StreetKansas City, MO 64155(832) [email protected]

Gift Wrapped Catering, Inc.Mindy Eichelman2105 BurlingtonNorth Kansas City, MO 64116(816) 741-3961Fax: (918) [email protected]

Rausch Coleman HomesDebbie Klamm14301 Overhill AvenueGrandview, MO 64230(818) 761-1827Fax: (816) [email protected]

Taliaferro & Browne, Inc.Greg Lever1030 E 8th StreetKansas City, MO 64106(816) 283-3456Fax: (816) [email protected]

Welcome to our New Chamber Members!

www.northlandchamber.com 2 October 2012

Chamber News


Chamber Board Announces Proposed 2013 Slate of NomineesThe Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the following nominees for the Board of directors and elected to the Executive Committee for 2013. The proposed Board is as follows:

Executive CommitteeDavid Mecklenburg - CEK Insurance – ChairLouise Welborn – Northland Community Foundation - Past-ChairChris Byrd – Attorney - Chair-ElectBruce Cramer – Cramer Capital Management - Treasurer

Rosemary Salerno – Zona Rosa - Business Development Division ChairSabin Yanez – Cook Flatt & Strobel -Governmental Affairs Division ChairTony Reinhart – Ford Motor Company -Leadership Division ChairJanet Kenny – Citizen’s Bank and Trust - Membership Division Chair

Kevin Noblet – KCP&L – 2013Darren Hennen – Olsson Associates – 2013Ora Reynolds – Hunt Midwest – 2013Bob Lohmeyer – Heart of America Catering - 2013Peggy Schmitt - North Kansas City Hospital - 2014* Brent Miles – NorthPoint Development 2014*

John Chazar – Argosy Casino - 2014*Valerie McCaw – VSM Engineering 2014Denny Barnett – Citi – 2015*Chuck Byrd – Jim’s Disposal - 2015*Kevin Trimble – St. Luke’s North Hospital – 2015*Meredyth Melcher – Dyllan Construction – 2015

Board of Directors

Honorary Directors

Alicia Stephens – Platte County EDCJim Hampton – Clay County EDC Pete Fullerton – Kansas City EDC Pam Mason – Clay County Presiding CommissionerJason Brown – Platte County Presiding CommissionerJade Liska – KCMO PlanningMark VanLoh – KC AviationMayor Kathy Rose – City of Riverside Mayor Greg Canuteson – City of LibertyMayor Jim Brooks – City of ParkvilleMayor Dave Slater – City of Pleasant Valley

Mayor Bill Biggerstaff – City of North Kansas CityMayor Carol Suter – City of Gladstone Dr. Michael Droge – Park UniversityDr. Merna Saliman – MCC-MapleWoodsDr. David Sallee – William Jewell CollegeDeb Hermann – Northland Neighborhoods Inc.Dr. Todd White – North Kansas City SchoolsDr. Mike Reik – Platte County R-3 School DistrictDr. Scott Springston – Park Hill School DistrictMike Brewer – Liberty School District

Additional candidates may be nominated from the floor at the October Monthly Luncheon, which will be held Tuesday, October 16 at The View at Briarcliff. 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.

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Silent auction with Business After Hours & live auction immediately following.

Hors d’oeuvres provided by Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa.

We are looking forward to another successful year! At this time we are asking for donation items for our baskets. If your company is interested in donating please contact [email protected] or 816/455-9911

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the NRCC Scholarship Fund which are awarded to Northland High School Seniors at the Education Banquet.

Donation FormDonors Name/Business: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Description of Donation: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Est. Value $: ___________________________________

(Please specify color, size, material, all restrictions, time available, valid for how many people, assembly required? Exchangeable?, etc.)

_____ TangibleItem _____ Certificate _____ NeedCertificate (Ifthisauctiondonationisagiftcertificate,pleaseattach.) (Checkhereifyouwouldlikecommitteetoprepareagiftcertificate.) Deliver:____ItemtobedeliveredtoChamberofficebydonor(Preferredoption.Pleasedeliveratleastone week prior to auction)

____Item attached with form ____Itemtobepickedup(Willneedtobereadyone week prior to auction)

Donor Signature ________________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Date ___________Please return form and items to Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

634NWEnglewoodRoad,KansasCity,MO64118•Phone816/455.9911Fax816/455.9933•www.northlandchamber.com•[email protected]

A portion of the proceeds from the Auction go toward scholarships for Northland area high school students.

Wednesday • November 7, 2012 • 5-8 pm • Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa

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2012 Annual Auction

Sponsored by

Looking for a few good members...

interested in joining the Auction Committee!

There is still time to be part of a committee that plans one of the best events of the year!Contact [email protected] or

816/455-9911 to join. See back cover for next meeting.

Sponsored by:

Chamber News


Networking Breakfast & Mini-Business Expo

Bridge View Hall - NKCThe first 20 businesses to register will receive a

4’ tabletop space to display your good and services.[$15 table registration not including breakfast]

This networking breakfast is an opportunity for vendors and attendees to have one-on-one

interaction and networking.

RSVP Required: Attendees: $15 per person includes breakfast,

expo and networking.Exhibitors: $30 per business includes tabletop space,

breakfast for 1 and networking.

To register for the breakfast visit our websitewww.northlandchamber.com or 816/455-9911.

To register for the mini-expo contact [email protected] or 816/455-9911.

2013 Membership DirectoryVerification Forms for the 2013 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, 2012.Directory advertisement sales:We are pleased to announce the upcoming publication of our 2013 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]

Interested in Sponsoring an Event in 2013?

From Business AFter Hours, to LuncHeons to A 5tH FridAy coFFee --

you now HAve An opportunity to gAin recognition witH tHe nrcc memBersHip.

For AvAiLABLe 2013 dAtes, pLeAse contAct [email protected] or 816/455-9911.

Legislative Priority Hearings Hosted by

Legislative Affairs Committee

Thank You

Thank you to those who were able to make it to the Legislative Priority Hearings in September.

There was great information presented to the committee and we will continue to work hard in communicating with our legislators about these

important issues.

Ribbon Cuttings /Around the Northland


Senior Helpers Congratulations to Senior Helpers for the grand opening of their partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America CARES Office. Senior Helpers is one of eleven offices across the country chosen for this partnership.

Flintlock Flyover A groundbreaking on September 6th was a celebration kick-off for construction of the new Flintlock Flyover to move traffic over I-35 to address several local needs, focusing on improving safety and reducing congestion at key locations in the area.

Southern Platte Pass Trail A September 6th ribbon cutting opened a new trail connection that give pedestrians and cyclists a safe crossing under the I-29 bridge that connects to the Line Creek trail, and provides the first link under the Northland Trails Vision Plan between Platte & Clay counties.

AT&T’s ongoing drive to improve our voice and data network is paying off in strong service performance, including keeping more than 99 percent of all Kansas City-area wireless calls connected. “In Kansas City we have worked hard to keep more than 99 percent of calls on the AT&T network connected—and we’re not stopping there,” said Nancy Garvey, AT&T’s vice president and general manager for the Greater Midwest Region. AT&T has invested more than $850 million from 2008 through 2011 in its Kansas City wireline and wireless networks as part of our drive to deliver the nation’s best mobile Internet experience. We’ve made about 550 network upgrades in the Kansas City area since January 1, 2011, including:

o Activating 6 new cell sites or towers to help improve network coverage.o Deploying faster fiber-optic connections to more than 300 cell sites. Combined with HSPA+ technology, these deployments enable 4G speeds.**o Adding capacity or an extra layer of frequency to cell sites – like adding lanes to a highway – with the addition of more than 200 layers of frequency, or “carriers.”o Launching AT&T’s 4G LTE network, which allows customers to stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.

“We constantly strive to meet consumer demands for faster, more reliable service, and over the past four years we have invested heavily to ensure the best experience for our customers,” said John Sondag, president of AT&T Missouri. “While consumer demands are driving our need to invest, good policy decisions by our legislature have enabled us to make these investments in new technologies and upgraded service.”

AT&T’s Investment in Kansas City Pays Off in Improved Voice and Data Performance

Northland Neighborhoods Inc. is Moving!NNI will soon be moving to new offices! Beginning October 1, 2012, NNI offices will reside at 4420 NE Chouteau Trafficway, Suite 100 in Kansas City, Missouri. Please join us for our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, October 1st at 11:00 am at our new location.

Submit your good news!Share with the membership news about your business or

organization! Submit a press release to [email protected] . Stories will be printed as

space permits. Submissions need to be submitted by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s

publication. All submissions are subject to editing.

Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3Kansas City Art Institute, North Campus1802 N.W. Platte Road, Suite 275Riverside, Mo.

Kansas City Art Institute’s School for Continuing and Professional Studies offers evening, weekend, summer and online courses for adults, youth and children, enabling degree and non-degree students to learn in a community dedicated to the study of fine and applied arts.

“DISCOVER ART” SERIES

Beginning this fall a series of classes is being offered for beginning adult students to discover new art mediums. Play and experimentation are key in these classes, leading to a basic understanding of each medium. Subjects include digital media, drawing, fiber, painting and sculpture. Registration is available online.

For more information, visit www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone.

October Luncheon: Education in the NorthlandSponsor: Morgan Hunter

October LuncheonTuesday, October 16th • 12:Noon • The Courtyard by Marriott

[in the View at Briarcliff-4000 N Mulberry Drive] $25/member | $30/non-member

Name(s)______________________________________________________Company_____________________________________________________Credit Card #__________________________________________________

please include expiration date/four-digit code [AMX users] ______________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

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. $2 billing fee added to anyone needing invoiced.

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October 2012Wednesday 3 5pm-7pm Business After Hours Kansas City Art Insitute Northland Campus 1802 NW Platte Road #275 Riverside, MOThursday 4 11:30am Ambassadors Committee - RSVP Applebee’s 6069 N Antioch - GladstoneMonday 8 1pm Auction Committee Tuesday 9 7:30am Board of Directors Meeting

4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: Tyco 7805 NW 97th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64153Wednesday 10 12:Noon Education CommitteeThursday 11 7:30am Joint Meeting: Planning & Development, Parks & Recreation, Legislative Affairs Committees 8am-5pm Leadership Northland: Session 3Friday 12 9am Ribbon Cutting: Dunkin’ Donuts 9561 N McGee Street Kansas City, MO 64155Tuesday 16 12:Noon Monthly Luncheon: Education in the Northland The Courtyard by Marriott [in the View at Briarcliff-4000 N Mulberry Drive] RSVP Thursday 18 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: eyeSmith 8502 N Green Hills Road Kansas City, MO 64054Friday 19 12:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee - RSVP Trezo Mare Monday 22 12:Noon Leadership CommitteeTuesday 23 7:30am Parks & Recreation Committee Wednesday 24 7:30am Networking Breakfast & Mini Business Expo - RSVP Bridge View Hall-NKCThursday 25 7:30am Planning & Development Committee

*All meetings held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.

ADT Security Services, Inc.Bank of The WestBank of WestonBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTARCurry Investment CompanyEmbassy Suites Kansas City- Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGraingerHilton Kansas City AirportHy-Vee Food & Drug Store

JR & Co IncLathrop & Gage, L.C.M&I BankMail Print, Inc.MCC-Maple WoodsMid-Continent Public LibraryCity of North Kansas CityNorth Kansas City SchoolsKindred Hospital NorthlandPark Hill School DistrictPark UniversityPatriots BankPlatte County, Missouri

Platte Valley Bank of MissouriPolsinelli Shughart, PC Port Authority of Kansas CitySprintUMBUS BankWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & WeisenfelsWilliams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock ArchitectsYMCA of Greater Kansas City Your City Sampler

AT&TBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas CityFirst Bank of Missouri

Hunt Midwest Enterprises Inc.JE Dunn Construction Co.City of RiversideZona Rosa

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