Program of Work - Blue Springs Missouri Chamber of Commerce

Blue Springs
Chamber of Commerce
2016 Program of Work
LEadership & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
CHAIR: jon burke, mcc-blue river
Mark Whitlow,
Office Products Alliance
2016 Chair of the Board
Mark Whitlow is the owner of
Office Products Alliance which
started in Blue Springs 22 years ago.
He graduated from Blue Springs
High School in 1982, grew up in
Blue Springs and is very active in the
community through many
organizations including the Blue
Springs Chamber of Commerce and
the Blue Springs Education
Foundation. Office Products
Alliance is also a corporate sponsor
of Big Brothers and Big Sisters and
many other local charitable
organizations.
Although his work schedule can be
hectic, Whitlow says he loves what
he can do for his community
through his business. By owning a
local business, Whitlow says he can
help the community by being
involved. He says that through his
time and the time of his many staff
members, which he also donates, his
business can educate youth about
the advantages of entrepreneurship
and how it can benefit the
community.
LEADERSHIP BLUE SPRINGS
Co-chairs: Glen Nash, Blue
Springs Christian Church,
Rebeca Swank, Foster Dental
Care, Andrea Toney, Blue
Springs Family YMCA, Justin
Moore, Bank 21 and Susan
West, City of Blue Springs
Objective: Leadership Blue
Springs is aimed at developing a
leadership pool for the present and
future of our community. Leadership participants develop skills and
knowledge of the community through nine full day sessions concerning
such topics as government, youth, economic development, law enforcement
and quality of life.
genbluesprings
Co-chairs: Cody Raithel, Central Bank of the Midwest and Ryan
Johnson
Chair elect: Jake Greco, Greco Agency Farmers Insurance
Objective: genbluesprings is for professionals, 40 years and under, whose
company is a member of the Chamber. The goals of the group include
networking, career building, leadership development for future Blue Springs
community leaders and to provide input to the Blue Springs Chamber about
the needs of young professionals.
FALL FUN FESTIVAL
Chairman: Bill Fickle, Side Pockets
Co-chair: Kelly Michael O’Reilly, Looks of Shear Elegance
Objective: Plan, promote and execute
a successful Fall Fun Festival September
16, 17 & 18, 2016, in Downtown Blue
Springs. This event is a community
celebration and includes entertainment, a
beer garden, children’s activities, food,
game and vendor booths and a parade.
It is also the largest non-dues fundraiser
for the Chamber each year.
2016 Board of Directors
Mark Whitlow, Chair of the
Board, Office Products Alliance
Yvonne Hall, Chair Elect,
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
Rebeca Swank, Secy./Treas.,
Foster Dental Care
Ron Baker, Vice Chair of
Business Support & Promotion,
Saint Luke’s East Hospital
Jon Burke, Vice Chair of
Leadership & Community
Development, MCC Blue River
Jacqueline Reed, Vice Chair
of Membership Events &
Services, Mid-Continent Public
Library
Carol Baker, Chair Emeritus,
KCP&L
Dante Cosentino
Price Chopper
Kerry DeHaan
DeHaan Remodeling Inc.
Stacey Edwards
Individual
Dyan Herdzina
Oswald Roam Rew & Fry LLC
Mike Hilker
Blue Springs Ford
Trisha Kennedy
Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers
Tom Meyer
Meyer Music
Kim Nakahodo
City of Blue Springs
Glen Nash
Blue Springs Christian Church
Annette Seago
Blue Springs R-IV School
District
Carl Scarborough
CJCFPD
Linda Smith
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Eric Sporing
US Bank
Brien Starner
Blue Springs Economic
Development Corporation
MEMBER events & SERVICES DIVISION
CHAIR:
Jacqueline reed
Mid-Continent Public Library
THE CHAMBER CONNECTORS
Co-chairs: DeWayne Duhon, First Mortgage Solutions and Jennifer
Rankin, CARSTAR Blue Springs
Objective: To retain existing members of the Chamber and help new members to
successfully connect with other Chamber members in a way that promotes doing
business.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Co-chairs: Loretta Polzin, AFS
Insurance & Eric Sporing,
US Bank North
Objective: Plan and promote a
successful Golf Tournament on Friday,
May 13, 2016, for the Chamber of
Commerce. This tournament is a fund
raiser for the Chamber and also
facilitates interaction within the
business community.
LIP SYNC BATTLE
Chair: Annette Seago, Blue Springs R-IV School District
Objective: This taskforce organizes and implements an entertaining and fun event
held May 19, 11am-1pm, at Adams Pointe Conference Center.
POWER
HOUR
POWER HOUR
Chair: Jacqueline Reed, Mid-Continent
Public Library—South Branch
Objective: This taskforce organizes and promotes
the free monthly professional development series.
Business Support & Promotion Division
CHAIR: ron baker, saint luke’s east hospital
BUY BLUE SPRINGS/VISITORS’ COUNCIL
Co-Chairs:
Trisha Kennedy, Kennedy Custom Jewelers
Pam Wheeler, Genevieve’s Home & Handmade
Objective: This task force plans and promotes the Buy Blue Springs Program for the
Chamber. The Buy Blue Springs program is an education and outreach marketing plan
designed to encourage residents to consider Blue Springs first when making purchases.
This group also leads the efforts in promoting Blue Springs as a visitor
destination. The goal is to encourage visitors to Discover Blue Springs and to
shop, dine, stay and play in Blue Springs.
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Co-chairs: David Slater, Bank 21 and Joe Ohmes, Haldex
Objective: To plan and promote the annual trip Jefferson City, the
monthly Legislative Breakfasts, and the Meet the Candidates’ Forum.
This group also helps review and develop the Chamber’s annual
Legislative Priorities for recommendation to the Board of Directors.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Chair: Yvonne Hall, Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
Objective: This taskforce promotes the program, solicits
applications, and monitors the Business of the Year program.
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OTHER COMMITTEES
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INITIATIVES OF THE
CHAMBER
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Chairman of the Board
Objective: Review items and plan for
the Board of Director’s meeting. This
committee includes the officers of the
Board of Directors, Divisional Vice
Chairs and the President.
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT
Chair: Secy/Treasurer
Objective: Review the Chamber’s
finances monthly and report to the
Board of Directors. This is a subcommittee of the Board and is by
appointment only.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chair: Appointed by the Board
Objective: Review potential
candidates for the Board of Directors
each year. This is a sub-committee of
the Board and is by appointment only.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Chair: Chair Elect
Objective: To put in place a strategic
plan for the Blue Springs Chamber of
Commerce. This is a sub-committee of
the Board and is by appointment only.
PAST CHAIRMEN’S COUNCIL
Chair: Chair Emeritus
Objective: To bring previous
Chairmen of the Board together at least
one time per year for advice and
counsel. This is a
sub-committee of the Board.