Chamber Flash - Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Flash - Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Flash Creating opportunities that drive commerce and promote business. April 15, 2016 Upcoming Events Welcome New Chamber Members! Chamber Night at Central Missouri Speedway Saturday, April 16th See page 7 for more info. We’re proud to announce our newest Chamber members! Chamber Leads Exchange Group Thursday, April 21st, 4 PM JMCR Tuscany Information Night Thursday, April 21st, 5:30 PM JMCR World Finance Corporation Manager Michelle Northcut 120 East Cooper Avenue, Unit I, Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-747-9200 WIN Networking Luncheon Friday, April 22nd, 11:30 AM Heroes, 107 W. Pine St. Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Twister Sports Saturday, April 23rd, 10:00 AM to noon 240 NW 13 HWY FREE One-on-One Business Consultations Monday, April 25th, 2-4 PM by Appointment Only JMCR Chamber University Wednesday, April 27th, 11:45-1 PM Ensure personal and business success through effective planning and training. Ribbon Cutting for Country Charm Rentals Thursday, April 28th, 4:00 PM 420 NW 701 Rd., Centerview Business After Hours at Missouri Veterans Home Friday, April 29th, 2 PM 1300 Veterans Rd. Chamber Leads Exchange Group Tuesday, May 3rd, 8 AM— JMCR Member Relations Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 4th, 3:30 PM Ribbon Cutting for Warrensburg Neighbor Tuesday, May 10th at 4 PM—JMCR ********************************* University of Central Missouri Accounts Payable—Karla Seigfreid Karla handles all travel reimbursements and all aspects of credit card use by faculty and staff at the university. [email protected] Inside this issue: Ribbon Cuttings 2 Ground Breaking 3 Member News 6-19 Gift Certificate & M2M Participants 20 & 21 Chamber Info, Chamber Board and Staff 22 Featured Chamber Sponsors 23 Chamber Networking Breakfast Wednesday, May 18th 7:30—9 AM at American Legion Guest Speaker: Brigadier General Paul Tibbets IV NEXT CHAMBER FLASH May 6th warrensburg.org For all events RSVP to [email protected] or 660-747-3168. Please note our reservation policy: No-shows to charged events will be billed. If you are interested in attending a committee meeting please contact the Chamber office at 660-747-3168. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for University of Missouri Extension Office located at 135 W. Market Street. Melissa Livengood, Independent Distributer with Advocare introduced County Program Director Nathanial Cahill who spoke about different programs they offer; such as, 4-H, Master Gardeners, Agriculture, Community Development, and also Family Financial. Counties that are served (depending on the program) are Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Platte and St. Clair. Anchoring the ribbon are Melissa Livengood and Chamber Ambassador Sharri Carter. In the center is Nathanial Cahill preparing to cut the ribbon surrounded by fellow chamber members, staff and friends. For more information contact 660-747-3193 or visit www.extension.missouri.edu/johnson warrensburg.org 2 Ground Breaking Ceremony The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce was excited to be involved with a recent ground breaking ceremony for Insight Eyecare. The current practice was established by Dr. Bland in 1946 as Warrensburg Optical Inc. Dr. Hobbs purchased the practice from Dr. Bland in 1994 and Dr. Curtis became a partner in 1995. The new two story 10,000 square foot building is only a block north of its current location at 602 N. Maguire Street in Warrensburg. Dr. Hobbs, Dr. Curtis, and Dr. Keirsey along with their team and family members celebrated by turning the dirt at the new location. Septagon Construction estimates the completion date for the new building to be February 2017. For more information visit Insight Eyecare website at www.insighteyecare.com warrensburg.org 3 warrensburg.org 4 THANK YOU to Our Golf Sponsors! 16th 2000-2016 Warrensburg Collison Warrensburg R-VI School District Western Missouri Medical Center GOLF HOLE SPONSORS 1450 KOKO & 98.5 The Bar Action Realty Carlyle Van Lines Central Missouri Community Credit Union Daily Star Journal Enbridge Equity Bank F&C Bank Flexible Staffing Flexible Staffing Gillum & Gillum, CPA LLC Insight Eye Care J.W. Franklin Co. Jaeger Tire Johnson County Community Health Johnson County Title KCP&L KXKX-FM LammTech Resources Missouri American Water Murdock Banner Northrop Grumman Corp. Park University Reasbeck Construction, Inc. Show me Landfill UCM Performing Arts Series University of Central Missouri Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep PRIZE DONATIONS Carmike Cinemas Country Kitchen Cross Eyed Cricket Fitter’s Pub Heroes Restaurant KC Royals Tickets PLAYERS Restaurant Lounge Sonic Drive-In Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep GOLF GIFT BAG Wood’s Supermarket WMMC BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep TENT SPONSOR RE/MAX United PUTTING CONTEST Lowes warrensburg.org 5 Save 25% When You Travel Midweek on the Missouri River Runner All aboard for some limitedtime, midweek fare savings on the Missouri River Runner. Valid for Sale Now through June 29, 2016 Valid for Travel Now through June 30, 2016 Book now and save 25% when you travel the Missouri River Runner on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, now through June 30, 2016. Discount is available for online reservations only. Book on the Deals Page at Amtrak.com. Advance reservations required. Blackouts and other restrictions may apply. warrensburg.org 6 "Something to Eat" Returns to UCM April 18-22 Contact: Innovative Public Relations Celebrate Earth Day 2016 with Campus Christian House as it hosts the annual “Something to Eat” food drive at the University of Central Missouri Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. Volunteer and join the mission to end world hunger while giving back to our community. "Something to Eat" will be available each day at the tent outside the Elliott Student Union from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or during the lunch hour in the Fitz Diner or Westside Market. For $1.50 you can purchased a package of food that will feed six people in countries around the world. Your contribution will become a personal effort as you package the food yourself, purchasing as many packages as you want. Invite your family, friends, classmates, business or organization to join you. Members of the surrounding community also are invited to participate. More than 1,000 lives were saved last year thanks to local donors Sodexo and UCM students, faculty and staff. In the past, meals have been sent to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Guatemala, the Philippines and even in the United States through Harvesters. UCM Campus Christian House’s annual “Something to Eat” has returned with a goal of 5,000 packages and an increased focus on community involvement. Join local church members, community leaders and classmates to impact the world together. Individuals or groups unable to participate during the scheduled times available sign up for an alternative time slot at ucmo.edu/ somethingtoeat. For more information about UCM Campus Christian House or Something to Eat 2016 visit: www.digdeeper.org warrensburg.org 7 Spring is here. Summer is on the horizon and the dates for the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Rodeo is set. They are June 24th & 25th, 2016. subscriber to the American Flag Program, we will place an American Flag outside your business on the following days: We are grateful to those who have supported this event in the past and hope that you participate in this year's Rodeo too. The success of community events such as ours, are dependent upon the contributions and participation of individuals, local organizations and area businesses. Your ongoing support is necessary to assure the success of this event and similar community events in the future. May 21, 2016 May 30, 2016 June 14, 2016 July 4, 2016 September 5, 2016 September 11, 2016 October 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 November 11, 2016 January 16, 2017 Armed Forces Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Labor Day Patriot Day Columbus Day UCM Homecoming Veterans Day Martin Luther King Day By participating as a sponsor, vendor and/or exhibitor you are not only showing your support for family orientated communi- The flag is placed out at approximately 6:00 AM and taken ty events. You are also: directly promoting yourself and your down after 5:00 PM business/organization; increasing your sales; generating exposure for your cause and expanding your market exposure. Annual Fee: New Subscribers $35.00 Renewals $30.00 Sponsors please send your completed Partnership/Sponsorship form along with your check made payable to: Holden ArThis fee will cover from April 2016 to April 2017 ea Chamber of Commerce, 124 W. 2nd Street Holden, MO 64040. If you have any questions please contact Flag Chairman Jeff Reynolds at (660) 747-1838 or (660) 909-7767 Vendors and Exhibitors please send your completed Vendor/ Exhibitor Agreement form along with your check made payable Mail Payment to: Troop 400 American Flag Program to: Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 W. 2nd Street Jeff Reynolds Holden, MO 64040. 110 Larkin Street Warrensburg, MO 64093 Volunteers and anyone seeking additional information and please contact, Don Bowers, Holden Rodeo Committee Chairman at: **************************************** Phone: (816) 732-6400 Fax: (816) 732-6401 Mobile: (203) 520-456 ***************************************** BOY SCOUT TROOP 400 AMERICAN FLAG PROGRAM Boy Scout Troop 400 greatly appreciates the commitment that businesses in the Warrensburg community have made by subscribing to our American Flag Program. Subscribers provide a positive example to our youth and community that it is important to display the American Flag, while at the same time helping the Boy Scouts of Troop 400 earn monies to pay for their summer camps and High Adventure camp. Presently, Troop 400 takes approximately 50-55 scouts to camp each summer, at the cost of approximately $310.00 per scout. As a warrensburg.org 8 warrensburg.org 9 warrensburg.org 10 THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED FOR CITY OF WARRENSBURG RESIDENTS ONLY AND INCLUDES MOBILE HOME PARKS AND APARTMENT COMPLEXES. week. Bulk collection in your area starts on Monday, however, actual collection time will vary due to total volume and type of materials set out. Cleanup Weeks: East of Maguire Starting MONDAY, April 18, 2016 West of Maguire Starting MONDAY, April 25, 2016 This program is for items that are not normally hauled by your trash service. Bulk items such as furniture, carpeting, tree trimmings, and appliances, must be placed curbside in a neat and orderly manner no later than 7:00 AM on Monday of your cleanup For more information or questions/comments should be directed to the Public Works Department, Peggy at (660) 262-4661 or email at [email protected] warrensburg.org 11 warrensburg.org 12 Senator David Pearce Honored Friday, April 29 You are invited to a campus and community celebration honoring Senator David Pearce for his commitment and dedication to Missouri Senatorial District 21. Open House - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Program - Noon Student Recreation and Wellness Center Atrium For more information: Contact Jamie Jennings at [email protected] warrensburg.org 13 2) Pledge $1.00 per 100m to have participating staff members row the pledged amount to Keep the Rowing Going! Row Challenge Pledge Drive We’ve been testing out a LifeFitness GX Rowing Trainer. It has been such a hit that we don’t want to return it! Help us keep the rower by participating in the Row Challenge Pledge Drive. The Row Challenge Pledge Drive will run April 4th-April 17th. For more information contact Paul Hartwell, Recreation Supervisor at [email protected], visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay Street, or call us at (660) 747-7178. Warrensburg Warrior Run The WPR K Club is to help encourage you to set goals and attain those goals. See how many K's (kilometers) you can log either on the track, treadmill, elliptical, or on the bikes. Record your K's and get your Name put up on the WPR K Club board once you have achieve 50K! 50 K = 31 miles For more information contact Paul Hartwell, Recreation Supervisor at [email protected], visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay Street, or call us at (660) 747-7178. Keep the Rowing Going! 1) How far can you row in 5 minutes? Each attempt is $5.00. Top 3 Best Distances Win! 1st—NASSIF 2016 pass 2nd—30 day group exercise 3rd—30 day fitness pass *A Fitness Attendant must be present while rowing to record your distance.* warrensburg.org 14 warrensburg.org 15 Dear Affiliates, Our partnership offers you smarter solutions to keep your business running smoothly. This month, we are highlighting the spring cleaning items you get the deepest discounts on for being a member of our program. WEEKLY POSITIVE NETWORKING TIP HOW TO EXIT A CONVERSATION For more information go to www.ncgaffinity.com/Cleaning Checklist This is one of the biggest challenges people have when networking. It may require a bit of tough love. Excuse yourself and say, "I enjoyed talking to you." Or, "It was great meeting you." If you have been focused on the conversation — in other words, not looking around the room for someone more important to talk to — this technique works. To learn more, check out our blog post: Networking Hack- Exit Any Conversation warrensburg.org 16 It is time once again to honor our American Heroes at Whiteman Air Force Base Quarterly Awards. Marie Robison representing the Chamber’s Military Affairs committee will be visiting with Chamber members asking for donated items for our eleven gift bags. Items could include certificates, discount coupons, and small gift items etc. The bags will be delivered by Chamber representatives on the day of the awards. warrensburg.org 17 warrensburg.org 18 alendar Event C fety Classes: Food Sa 10 4/5: Food Safety @ 2 @ ty fe 4/21: Food Sa CPR/First Aid: d@9 4/22: CPR/First Ai Other Events: ation @ 9 4/2: Childbirth Educ 6:30 pm @ ing 4/26: CCHC Train Class @ 3 g in ed 4/27: Breastfe 10 ustees Meeting @ 4/28: Board Of Tr WIC: -6pm M-F W arrensburg 7:30 nesdays 1st, 2nd & 3rd W ed Holden 9-3:30 pm warrensburg.org 19 Looking for an easy gift? Look no further! Gift Certificates Available! The Chamber has Gift Certificates with over 50 local Chamber participants in denominations of $5, $10, $20 & $50. Click here to read all about it! Click here to find out more Call the Chamber office today at 660 747-3168 or click on the certificate to find out more! Interested in increasing your brand awareness? There are many benefits of Chamber Sponsorship! Call the Chamber today for more information at 660-747-3168 other by offering members-only discounts to other current Chamber members. Show your M2M card to receive these great deals! Our Member 2 Member Discount Program is designed to encourage Chamber business members to support each LOOKING You do not have to be a Chamber Member to attend! Contact the Chamber office if you need a M2M card. To see a list of participating members CLICK HERE Next group: If you refer 4 New Member to become a part of our Chamber, your next year’s membership is FREE! To find out more information Thursday Apr. 21 FOR LEADS? Come build relationships and make connections at the Chamber Leads Exchange Group! Two meetings each month: First Tuesday at 8 AM Third Thursday at 4 PM In the Jack Moore Community Room at the 4 PM Click Here Chamber of Commerce warrensburg.org 20 Member Services Small Business & Technology Development Centers Funded by the Small Business Administration, the SBTDCs assists businesses with marketing, strategic planning, one-on-one business consultation, financial analysis planning, and a series of hands on development programs for entrepreneurs. The Chamber works to bring these services to your attention, and Chamber members receive a discount on training classes. Contact Jeff Samborski with the Jackson County SBTDC at 816-252-5051 or [email protected], or Kelly Dyer with the Missouri Chamber SBTDC at 573-634-3511 or [email protected]. Constant Contact’s Chamber Program provides their effective marketing tools, for FREE! Included benefits: Want a great way to save on all your office supplies? Stop by the Chamber office to pick up an Office Depot Store Purchasing Card OR Email marketing for up to 5,000 contacts (discounted thereafter) Event, survey, and social marketing tools Custom branded email templates Support and advice from award winning coaches and click the National Chamber Program logo above for information on how you can local marketing experts Product discounts - up to 25% off! SAVE BIG! Contact the Chamber for more information! is a live online resource presented in simple language and designed to help you manage your most important resource — your employees! Chamber members have exclusive access to this great resource at https://hrsimple.com/ Forgot your log in information? Call the Chamber office at 660-747-3168 and we’ll provide it. Don’t forget you can also sign up to receive updates. The Jack Moore Community Room is available to rent for meetings, seminars, or other events. Chamber members receive a significantly reduced rental rate. The room includes a kitchenette with a sink and refrigerator, is wheelchair accessible, and bathroom facilities are available in the depot waiting area. Call the Chamber office to make a reservation. New Chamber members receive a free marketing consultation, a one-time Buy 1, Get 2 Free advertisement deal, and a free 6-month subscription. Contact the Advertising Director for information. warrensburg.org 21 Board of Directors 2015 – 2016 Casey Lund, Chair Warrensburg Collision Repair Center 220 West Young, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 429-2011 Fax: (660) 429-6405 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017 Steve Fox Fox Heating & Cooling LLC 448 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-2992 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Rick Solomon, Chair Emeritus Alpha Property Management Services, LLC 219 Emerson St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 429-6042 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2016 Scott Crist Western Missouri Medical Center 403 Burkarth Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-2500 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017 Scott Patrick, Chair Elect Warrensburg R-VI School District P.O. Box 638, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-7823 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017 Sharri Carter Johnson County Community Health Services 723 PCA Road, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-6121 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017 Karen Sligh, Secretary Mary Kay, Independent Sales Director 134 SW 95 Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-0098 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2016 Jeff Franklin J.W. FRANKLIN CO. 123 E. Gay St., Ste.ES-V, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-9854 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Jeff Florida, Treasurer F&C Bank P.O. Box 157, Holden, MO 64040 (660) 732-5516 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Donna Czerniak Exceptional Properties Realty LLC 223 E. Market St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 362-0288 [email protected]@gmail.com Term Expires: June 2016 Steve Latour Sigma Tau Gamma 101 Ming St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-747-2222 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017 Joe Warren The Daily Star-Journal P.O. Box 68, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-8123 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 John Yost 515 Westgate Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2016 Chamber Staff Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director [email protected] Leanne Larson, Office Manager [email protected] Brooke Samack, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Get Connected. Stay Connected. Sara Ring, Member Relations Coordinator [email protected] warrensburg.org 22 Mission The Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce create opportunities that drive commerce and promote business. The Chamber Flash is a twice-monthly email publication, out on the FIRST and THIRD Fridays of each month. It’s a great way for Chamber members to share information about their businesses! It also keeps members up to date with member benefits, networking events and other activities. Space in the Chamber Flash is an included member benefit for Chamber members only. E-mail your print ready ad in JPG format to [email protected] by noon Wednesday for Friday publication. You must resubmit your flyer each week you would like it published. Non-members, upon their request, receive this publication as a courtesy service. The Chamber Flash is compiled and written by Communications Coordinator Brooke Samack. Interested in membership or sponsorship? Contact Sara Ring at [email protected] or at the Chamber office, 660-747-3168 ext. 222 or email [email protected]. Please share the Chamber Flash with your staff, colleagues, friends and family! Thank You To Our Featured Sponsors Thank You To Our Friends of the Chamber STEVE FARR ANN & JIM HOUX PAUL POLYCHRONIS COMMITTEE TO ELECT HOUX Click on each logo for information about the state and national Chambers of Commerce: warrensburg.org 23 GINNY MCTIGHE