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Newsletter Sikeston Regional Chamber “Where Southern Hospitality Begins” VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 what’s INSIDE: vision sikeston enrollment board member 3 2015 board slate 5 news flash w w w . s i k e s t o n . n e t 7 spotlight: Mike Tomaszewski CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF Susan Lawrence, Executive Director Morgan Hough, Assistant Director 215 N. New Madrid Sikeston, Missouri 63801 Ph: 573-471-2498 Fax: 573-471-2499 E: [email protected] 2014-2015 executive board President: Mike McReynolds, Mike Rentals, Inc. 1st Vice President: Justin Taylor, Edward Jones Investments 2nd vice President: Mackenzie Scherer, Shelter Insurance Secertary/Treasurer: Lisa Heuring, Missouri Delta Medical Center At Large: Larry Eby, Clarity Telecom Past President: Scott Nichols, Health Facilities Rehab 2014-2015 board members Other Voting Members: Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance Cindy Farrenburg, Slusher Inc. Zach Fayette, First State Bank and Trust Jacob Priday, Monsanto Matt Tanner, First State Community Bank Mike Tomaszewski, Tetra Pak Laura Collins, Willow & Co. Ben Alcorn, esi.comm Brooke Buchanan, Personal Expressions Terry Williams, Southern Bank Don Hart, Hart Electric & Men of Falkoff’s Taylor Allen, Manpower Glen Cantrell, SEMO Electric Cooperative Ex-Offico: Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co. Commissioner Jon Douglass, City of Sikeston Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic Development Darren Chapman, Mayor of Miner Jamie Burger, Scott Co. Commissioner Pastor Rick Lovall, Ministerial Alliance Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO-Sikeston Shawn Towe, Sikeston Jaycees Michelle Reynolds, Three Rivers College Tom Williams, Sikeston Public Schools 2 NOVEMBER 2014 www.sikeston.net CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT board member NOW ENROLLING VISION SIKESTON Mike Tomaszewski Tetra Pak spotlight: On months the Sikeston Regional Chamber doesn’t have a luncheon our board members names are dropped into a bowl. The winner of the drawing is spotlighted in the newsletter. November’s winner was Mike Tomaszewski. Mike Tomaszewski has worked for Tetra Pak Materials for 16 years, he’s been a Plant Manager at several facilities within the company for 14 years, and he has held that position in Sikeston for 8 of those years. He is very active in the Sikeston-Miner community and participates in a variety of organizations and events to improve the local business climate, including a recent Basic Skills and Mentoring program initative for workforce development. Mike has been on the SRC Board for the past two years. Mike is dedicated to the 140 employees he currently oversees with input from his supervisors and subordinates alike. The Sikeston team has made significant improvements and grown substantially within the last 10 years. Tetra Pak’s Sikeston plant now manufactures close to 30 different products which go out to approximately 60 different customers and currently produces roughly three billion cartons per year. The Sikeston plant is a TPM Award Winner, and hopes to obtain their second award this year, Mike and his wife Barbara have three boys, one of which is an officer with Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Tetra Pak Materials creates smart food processing and carton packaging solutions chamber that help make the world better. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 80countries, their motto, “PROTECTS Monday-Friday WHAT’S GOOD™,” is evident and their 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM products meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more Sikeston Regional Chamber is than 170 countries around the world. Their closed on all legal holidays. cutting edge technologies result in safer and healthier food and beverage products Chamber boardroom is available with minimal impact on the environment. to members upon request and Protecting what’s good also means doing pending availability. what’s right—for their business, employees, customers and in all Tetra Pak communities To book or check availability - especially Sikeston. of the Chamber Boardroom, OFFICE HOURS OCTOBER JOB FAIR Twenty companies took part in the job fair last month hosted by the Missouri Career Center in conjunction with the Sikeston Regional Chamber at the Clinton Building in Sikeston. The job fair was open to the public and showcased companies and careers from around the area. All job seekers, veterans, and non-veterans could meet prospective employers, submit applications or ask about job openings. Not only do job seekers benefit from participating in job fairs, the companies involved do as well. The Business Insider recently released an article detailing the ways job fairs can be beneficial to companies who participate. Job fairs give companies access to an enormous amount of potential employees under one roof, the article states. Job fairs also provide the chance for a company to increase their brand awareness by getting their names, logos, and websites to the public. Finally the Business Insider states, job fairs give businesses the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals. Click here for the full article. The Sikeston Regional Chamber is currently taking applications for the 2015 Vision Sikeston Program. In an attempt to motivate and better prepare the upcoming leaders in the community, Vision Sikeston introduces opportunities, realities, and challenges of our area. The program creates a network of leaders devoted to understanding and improving the quality of life in our community. Individuals who have a genuine interest in leadership, desire to learn, and want to become more involved are encouraged to participate in this program. During six one day sessions, each participant will have the opportunity to build on existing skills by means of seminars, training workshops, and tours. Key areas of interest covered are as follows: education, health care, agriculture, city infrastructure, community impact, business and industry, economic growth, and leadership development. Visit our website for more information and to register! The deadline to enroll is January 28, 2015 act fast as there is limited availability. See the attached flyer for more information. SIKESTON REGIONAL CHAMBER CORPORATE SPONSORS contact the Sikeston Regional Chamber. NEWSLETTER 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR happy thanksgiving upcoming november Contact the Sikeston Regional Chamber office to promote your business’ next event. Give us a call 573-471-2498 or email us at [email protected]. Please visit our website for more information about any of the events on our calendar. COMPOST SITE OPEN Bootheel Counseling services 5k goblin gallop monday Public Library Board of Trustees meeting Sikeston City Council meeting tuesday Jr. Trailblazers Walking Club meeting thursday SRC MIXER HOSTED BY THE DEPOT MUSEUM friday DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE saturday DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE monday Housing Authority Commission meeting Park Board meeting Donna taylor, financial fitness in src office tuesday veterans day src offices closed VFW MEMORIAL CEREMONY saturday Compost Site open monday Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Commission meeting Public Safety Advisory Board meeting tuesday DED Board meeting Board of Municipal Utilities Commission meeting NOVEMBER 3 NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 15 NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 18 wednesday NOVEMBER 19 thursday NOVEMBER 20 friday NOVEMBER 21 Sikeston City Council study session trc tRIVIA NIGHT monday City Council meeting tuesday VNA Grief Support Group Meeting thursday THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER 25 NOVEMBER 27 friday NOVEMBER 28 4 NOVEMBER 2014 chamber luncheon SRC CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING holiday www.sikeston.net Strategic Plan Implementation Commission meeting SRC and city offices CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING board of directors nominations In accordance with SRC bylaws the slate is publicized to the membership as of November 10th. If any five SRC voting members wish to submit an alternate candidate-causing a ballot election by full membership- they must submit the candidate’s name with 5 member’s signatures by November 15th. If no additional candidates are submitted, the Board of Directors will act on the slate as presented during its November 25th regular meeting. At Large: Mike McReynolds Health Care: Scott Reynolds Below is the slate of Directors recommended by the Nominating Committee to serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2015: ULTIMATE FLOORING AND PAINT 3RD ANNUAL CHILI BASH Sikeston Tax Increment Financing Commission public hearing sikeston regional chamber The following Board members terms end on December 31, 2014: saturday NOVEMBER 1 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEWS At Large: Brad Burrick, Nestle Purina Heathcare: Mechelle Farmer, Ferguson Medical Group Following approval of the election for the new directors, the Board will elect officers for 2014 at its December meeting. Trailblazers Adult Walking Club meeting Many may not be aware of the services that are available to entrepreneurs in Southeast Missouri but in fact, there are several. Paradi.me is a new co-entrepreneurship service company based in Southeast Missouri. The business offers participants a hands-on approach to innovative business models for those looking to start a business or enter a new market with an existing idea/ product. Paradi.me has developed a uniquely innovative set of training and coaching programs which uses emerg- opportunities abound ing methods and new tools to give entrepreneurs the advantages they need to put start ups on a path beyond launch. The goal is to provide a profitability and scalability analysis to help existing companies infuse innovation and enhance current business models, often this type of objective assessment creates spin-off ideas or startups and works to ensure suitability of those projects. Another service provider in the area is the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneur- ship (CIE) whose Operation Jumpstart, is a micro-enterprise development program that partners with organizations seeking to assist aspiring entrepreneurs. Combining flexible training materials, certifications training and online resources, this innovative and comprehensive program can build the foundation businesses need in expanding entrepreneurial communities of opportunity. The program features a method to determine whether a business idea is feasible; including: concept development, market research, market analysis, financial projections and case studies. Both companies are open to work with entrepreneurs at all levels and the Sikeston Regional Chamber can help put the pieces of the puzzle together. To develop our homegrown talent here, in Southeast Missouri, means success for ALL of our businesses. In addition, scholarships and sponsorships may be available for your innovative concept, contact SRC today to develop your enterprise or idea! NEWSLETTER 5 MEMBERS LOCAL NEWS: CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES news flash SCISSORS AND SHOVELS Has your business received an important achievement or do you have some new additions to your team? We want to know about it so that we can share the news with other Chamber members. Submit your News Flash items here. The Sikeston Regional Chamber welcomes the opportunity to help you make your ribbon cutting and grand opening a special event. Contact Susan or Morgan to schedule your event at 573-471-2498 or send an email to: chamber@ sikeston.net. ARBORS AT WEST RIDGE PLACE R! E MB W NE ME FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE W NE M 1539 N. West St. Sikeston | 573-471-2546 New Member Open House & Ribbon Cutting 801 Plantation Drive Sikeston | 573--471-2510 New Member Open House & Ribbon Cutting BOOTHEEL COUNSELING RHODES 101 STOP Lakeside Drive | 573-471-0800 New Office Location Ground Breaking 6 NOVEMBER 2014 www.sikeston.net ! ER B EM 535 N. Main Street Sikeston | 573-481-0959 Final Friday Coffee Mixer Sikeston Outlet Stores is proud to announce two of their national retailers were recently ranked at the top of the list for customer satisfaction according to a recent Outlet Store ratings report from Consumer Reports.org as recently reported on NBC’s Today’s Show. BonWorth and Carter’s Babies and Kids were the two stores receiving this distinguished honor according to Kyla Evans, Marketing Director at Sikeston Outlet Stores. “We would like to thank our local customers for helping these two stores receive this top ranking which was based on a survey of over 50 of the nation’s major national outlet chains. You have two of the best outlet stores right here in Sikeston, and we hope that everyone realizes what an honor this is not only on a national but local level as well”, says Evans. Carter’s and BonWorth have been with the outlet mall from the beginning when Sikeston Outlet Stores opened in the spring of 1993. For more information: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/12/ the-inside-dope-about-outlet-malls/ index.htm Erin Alcorn joined Alcorn Realty just two months ago, but growing up as the daughter of a property developer, she’s anything but new to the business. “Moving, selling, renting…it’s all I knew growing up.” When the opportunity arose to work real estate in the town she grew up in, Erin felt home buyers and sellers always need new, fresh ideas. “You can only do so many additions and changes to your own home. How much fun to help others! It’s rewarding finding the right property for the right buyer and helping them visualize their life there.” Relating to a real estate agent is very important. Erin feels it’s crucial to be under the direction of a broker who knows their business and can teach their agents every step of the way. Alcorn Realty currently employs twenty agents under Sonny Alcorn, who has been a licensed broker since 1972. “I want to provide exceptional service! My husband Ben and I have three children in different schools throughout Sikeston. Between their activities and our own, we’re all over town. I’m always looking for what’s new on the market and how I can help clients”. Historic Downtown Sikeston Notice the fresh ink hue staining the fingertips of everyone downtown these days? The Historic Downtown Sikeston in partnership with the Downtown Merchant Association has a new magazine, and we can’t put it down! BRINK is the brainchild of downtown merchants, the baby of tireless volunteers, and one seriously good looking piece of print. In it’s pages you’ll find food, merchant profiles, events, arts and entertainment. It’s part what Downtown looks like today and part what it will look like tomorrow. Search around town for a copy - on shelves, at hotels, in waiting rooms. Better yet, come downtown and ask any merchant about it. You don’t want to miss this. The Sikeston Regional Chamber Facebook page is close to 1,000 like! Help us reach our goal by sharing and liking our Facebook page, Sikeston Regional Chamber. When you do, you will be entered to win one of two gift cards from local Chamber members! We will announce the winners when we reach 1,000 likes! NEWSLETTER 7 VISION SIKESTON leadership program QUICK FACTS: -SIX, ONE DAY SESSIONS HELD THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM ROUGHLY 8:30-4:30 -TO ENSURE MAXIMUM BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAM, ATTENDANCE AT EACH SESSION IS REQUIRED -DRESS CODE IS BUSINESS CASUAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED -LUNCH IS PROVIDED -SOME TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED, CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED HOW TO APPLY: 1. GO ONLINE TO WWW.SIKESTON.NET, CLICK ON “VISION SIKESTON” UNDER “PROGRAMS” IN THE CHAMBER TAB AND DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION FORM 2. TURN IT IN BY EMAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON, BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2015 CONTACT US 215 N. NEW MADRID SIKESTON, MO 63801 PHONE: 573-471-2498 FAX: 573-471-2499 EMAIL: [email protected]
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