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Chamber Announces Top Three Candidates for the 2011 Res in Motus AwardsEach year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for the

Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year awards. Awards are given in various categories based on the number of employees.

The Top Three Candidates were announced at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on Wednesday March 30.

Congratulations to the following members:

Sanctimonia (nonprofit)• Downtown Lee’s Summit Main

Street, Inc.• Hillcrest Transitional Housing of

Eastern Jackson County• Lee’s Summit Cares

Vegrandis (under 5 full time employees)• Design Pfile• Law Office of Aaron Love, P.C.• Steppin’ Out - The Studio

Parvus (6 to 15 full time employees)• Lee’s Summit Journal• Marian’s Kids• The Red Force Fire & Security

Medius+Magnus (over 15 employees)• Lakewood Counseling Service

TMC• Ultreya Solutions Group• Williams Spurgeon Kuhl &

Freshnock Architects

The final award recipients will be announced at the Membership Luncheon on Friday, May 20.

The Top Three recipients will have a site visit prior to the announcement of the winner in each category. Consideration is given regarding their service to the Chamber and to the community, prudent business practice, stability/growth, history of good employee relations, effective marketing strategies, technology resource management, growth in number of employees and the application presentation.

Join the Chamber’s Governmental Efforts Participate in our Trips to Jefferson City and Washington D.C.

The Chamber’s Annual Legislative Day in Jefferson City is scheduled for April 13 and the cost is $60 per person. This all day trip features a train ride to the Capitol, educational opportunities, sightseeing and networking. Attendees hear from legislators and state officials and enjoy a private reception. Deadline for registration is April 4.

New this year, the Chamber will participate in America’s Small

Business Summit in Washington D.C., May 23-25. This conference brings together business owners and chamber executives in Washington to rally for free enterprise, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. Attendees will network, meet with their elected officials and hear from Washington insiders. Additional information on both trips can be found at lschamber.com under the Legislative Advocacy section.

Topic - Accessing Capital in Today’s Marketplace - The Cheese Has Moved

Sponsored by University of Central Missouri-Summit Campus/SBTDC

For most small businesses, today’s ever-changing environment in the financial market place is confusing, frustrating and a downright nightmare. Banks are under increasing scrutiny by regulators, and their shareholders are demanding continued solid returns. This session features two of the top experts in small-to medium-sized business lending in the region, Rick Viar, President and Pat Case, Vice President of

Commercial Lending, both with Summit Bank of Kansas City. They will explain the new environment that both lender and borrower find themselves in, focusing on how far the cheese has moved and the proactive approaches businesses need to take to position themselves for achieving their financial and business goals and objectives.

Accessing Capital in Today’s MarketplaceApril 5, 2011 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan RoomPresenters: Rick Viar and Pat Case, Summit Bank of Kansas City Sponsor: UCM/SBTDC

OFFICERS Lynn Hinkle, Chair Great Southern BankDiane Forte, Chair-ElectDean’s Trophies, Shirts & AwardsDamond Boatwright, TreasurerLee’s Summit Medical CenterMark Parrish, Chair EmeritisMissouri Association of Trial Attorneys

VICE CHAIRS Melinda Hadley-deBoer, Membership DevelopmentThe Culture CoachesGeoff Hill, Community DevelopmentAircraft Electronics AssociationCarolyn McKnight, Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Central Missouri

BOARD MEMBERS John BeaudoinLee’s Summit JournalBill BairdInfinity RealtyMichael BlauFarmers Insurance & Financial ServicesCarole CulbertsonCulbertson Properties Management, LLCVicky CundiffTurf’s Up-Weed ManJulie DoaneMissouri Central Credit UnionBob GlaserSummit Bank of Kansas CityRodney McBrideJohn Knox VillageJane MonroeGomer’s Fine Wine & SpiritsDr. Emmanuel NgomsiAll World Languages & CulturesRobert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental LabsDebbie StarkeEastland Community FoundationJoe StasiSaint Luke’s East-Lee’s SummitDeborah SwankKansas City Power & LightJeffrey WilliamsHeritage Companies

EX-OFFICIO Steve ArboCity of Lee’s SummitCarl Chinnery, Legal CounselChinnery, Evans & Nail, PCDr. Fred GroganMCC-LongviewDr. David McGeheeR-7 School DistrictMayor Randy RhoadsCity of Lee’s Summit

CHAMBER STAFFNancy Bruns, PresidentMark Dickey, Vice PresidentGina Seibel, Director of CommunicationsChrissy Symes, Director of Special EventsCathy Young, Director of Member ServicesKathy LeChien, Administrative AssistantNedra Hoover, BookkeeperMarilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Local Celebrity to Speak at April Chamber Luncheon • April 15

Join us for a special luncheon featuring a presentation by 810 Sports Radio personality and co-host of The Border Patrol, Steven St. John! Steven will provide an animated

overview on sports news and highlights, including a preview about what we can expect from our Kansas City Royals this season.

Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab, or by calling 524-2424.

Deadline is April 13 at 5 p.m. Registration is required.

Abundant Life Baptist Church • 414 SW Persels Road • 11:30 a.m.

Sponsored by Wise Wealth, L.L.C.

Join Chamber members for a Business Before Hours from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Sylvan Learning Center, 1201 NE Rice Road. Enjoy breakfast and a chance to win door prizes.

Business Before Hours is a great way to rise and help your business shine. Attendance at these easy-going, unstructured sessions averages 25 members, so it's a good idea to bring business cards. Who knows? You might have a brand new customer before your workday has barely begun.

RSVP online at www.lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Business Before Hours • April 26

Local Celebrity to Speak at April Chamber Luncheon • April 15

Members Making Waves

Have news about you or your business that you would like to share? Send press releases and photos for consideration to gseibel@lschamber.com

The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Kansas City Cancer Center to Merge

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The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC) announced today they will combine operations, creating an outpatient cancer care organization. The partnership will expand opportunities for advanced cancer research, Phase I clinical research trials and supports the efforts of National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. Current and future patients will have greater access to 50 hematologists, oncologists and radiation oncologists at 12 locations, offering the most comprehensive cancer care in the region.

This partnership will unite two premier cancer centers, combining the area’s leading community-based oncology program with the area’s premier academic medical center to create an unprecedented approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship for patients in this region and a national model for cancer care delivery.

Just as The University of Kansas Cancer Center will continue serving patients through its multi-disciplinary approach in an academic medical center setting, Kansas City Cancer Center will have

the same group of physicians and medical staff available to their patients at the same community-based locations and community hospitals where they currently serve patients.

Kansas City Cancer Center and The University of Kansas Cancer Center have collaborated on cancer care previously. In 2007, they combined their blood and marrow transplant program into The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Through this collaboration, patients from across the region have benefitted from remarkable clinical outcomes.

Wayne Burch, Lee’s Summit Farm Bureau Insurance agent, was recently presented the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services President’s All American Award. This award recognizes agents who excel in all lines of business.

Burch was only one of four agents in the

company qualifying for the award this year. Blake Hurst, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, made the presentation during the company’s All Star Sales Conference in March. In addition, Burch was recognized as a 2011 Premiere Agent. He was also a member of the New Horizon Pyramid.

As a member of Saint Luke’s Health System and accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, patients needing heart or stroke care at Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit have access to advanced protocols offering faster recovery times and fewer complications.

And we’re no. 1 in patient satisfaction.

Saint Luke’s Quality Care—Right Here at Home

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is looking for area businesses who hire high school students and/or recent graduates to consider using a recently developed employability transcript as part of their hiring practices.

The employability transcript is designed to help high school students compete for jobs, apply for scholarships and prepare for the transition from school to career. If interested in learning more about

this new transcript, contact the Career Education Office at 986-1012.

To date nine businesses have agreed to utilize this innovative approach to screening high school applicants. For a listing of participating businesses and other information about employability transcripts, go to http://myconnections.leesummit.k12.mo.us/myfuture.htm.

The new program was developed as part

of the district’s emphasis on ensuring college and career readiness. The employability transcripts emphasize career preparedness through selection of an area of focus, dependability through record of attendance in school, career readiness based onacademic skills through ACT WorkKeys scores, supervised internship programs, and technical skill attainment through national certifications.

R-7 School Seeking Area Business for New Employment Transcript Program

Burch Receives Insurance Honors

Join fellow Chamber members on April 14 for a Business After Hours at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Parkway from 4:30–6 p.m.

What is Business After Hours? BAH is a great way to end a busy work day with refreshments and the potential for new leads! Attendance at these networking events averages 35 members, so it’s a good idea to bring business cards.

Register to attend this free event online at www.lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Business After Hours • April 14

RENEWALSMissouri Gas Energy 38

MCC-Longview 37

Shelter Insurance-Veasman 37

Robert H. Martin-Welch Martin 37 & Albano, L.L.C.

ReDiscover 32

Discover Vision Centers 26

Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc. 20

Owen Lumber 15

First Community Bank 13

United Way of Greater Kansas City 12

Sonic Drive-In -150 Highway 11

RED Capital Holdings of Lee’s Summit 9

Costco Wholesale 8

Heartland Tanning, Inc. 8

Decor & Company Warehouse, L.L.C. 7

Health Care for Women-Hausheer, 7 Braby & Assoc

Lint, Singleton & Heintz, C.P.A., P.C. 7

Earth Effects Lawn & Landscape, L.C. 6

Pinnacle Bank 5

Community Blood Center 4

Bruce Holiman State Farm Insurance 4

Morrow, Willnauer, Klosterman, 4 Church L.L.C.

ADT Security Services, Inc. 3

Affinis Corp. 3

Cornerstone Counseling 3

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 3

Law Office of Aaron L. Love, P.C. 3

Lead Bank 3

Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S., L.L.C. 3

Recreation Wholesale, L.L.C. 3

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza 3

Brent A. Thompson, C.P.A., P.C. 3

Senator Will Kraus 2

Zerega Pasta 2

Bickford Senior Living of Raytown 1

State Representative Mike Cierpiot 1

Hammond Financial Services 1

Hawthorn Bank-Independence 1

Lawing Financial Group – Tim Accurso 1

ShopT1Service, Inc. 1

Structural Engineering Associates, Inc. 1

Truman Heartland Community Foundation 1

Chamber 101: Get Plugged In is geared toward new members, new representatives and current members that have not yet plugged into the Chamber or would like a refresher on how to do so. The first event was a great success with both new and current members learning of the programs and benefits the Chamber provides. The first 30 minutes of the event consists of an orientation where veteran members discuss benefits of membership, tips on getting the most bang for your buck, and Chamber educational programs.

The remaining hour allows those attending to peruse new member showcase tables to see what products and services they offer. At this time, we also invite veteran members to join the group for networking, group introductions and a reception.

Make sure to check out the next Chamber 101: Get Plugged In on April 7, 3:30–5 p.m. at Metcalf Bank, 609 NE 291 Highway. Register online at www.lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Chamber 101: Get Plugged In

Is your ship being tossed about in the waves of this economy? Whether your business is struggling to stay afloat or is overwhelmed with cargo riding the waves of this economic crisis, you and your crew are likely struggling to weather the storm. Learn ways to navigate your business into still waters with those you love still by your side with Tammy Jackson, M.S., M.Div. - a licensed psychologist and owner of Healing Grace Counseling Center who has been in private practice in Lee’s Summit since 1993.

Register for this free seminar online at www.lschamber.com.

Managing Relationships in DifficultTimes - Finding Calm WatersApril 12 • 7:30–8:30 a.m. John Knox Village -Courtyard BPresenter: Tammy Jackson, Wellspring Counseling Center

Chamber 101: Get Plugged In

April 12 • 7:30–8:30 a.m. John Knox Village -Courtyard BPresenter: Tammy Jackson, Wellspring Counseling Center

SummerCampCampThe Children’s Village

at John Knox Village.For more information, call

816-347-3905 or visit www.jkv.org/childrensvillage

�We’ll “travel” to a different country each week to learn about the people, history and geography of that region.

� Field trips, swimming, bowling, and more!

� 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday –Friday from June 1 to Aug. 16.

� For children who have completed kindergarten-age 12.

Earth Day is April 22“Earth Day” is a nationally-recognized day scheduled on April 22 each year to promote conservation and raise awareness for the responsible use of the Earth’s resources.

In an effort to support Earth Day, the City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Lee’s Summit Beautification Commission and the Lee’s Summit Parks Department, host an annual “Sweep the Summit” event where volunteers of all ages are invited to join in collecting litter from a local park to help keep our community clean and beautiful. When the event is held at a park that is adjacent to a stream, volunteers can choose to collect debris from the stream as well as the park.

This year, the event will be held at Howard Park, 3498 NE Independence, on April 16 from 10 a.m.–noon.

The City and the Chamber encourage YOU to get involved and host your own Earth Day event with your family, church, or other civic group. Ideas include:

• Adopt-A-Street (The City has designated sections of city streets that groups can register to clean up on a quarterly basis)

• Stream Team

• Neighborhood Cleanup

• Install trees or native plants

• Develop/install a community garden

• Begin a recycling program at home, church, etc.

• Begin a ‘reuse’ program at home, church, etc.

If you need help with ideas or have questions, feel free to contact the City’s Environmental Programs Coordinator, Kara Taylor, at 969-1804.

Brought to you by the Chamber’s Business Sustainability Committee

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You may have noticed over the past nine months that the Chamber’s Director of Communications, Gina Seibel, had been expecting a baby.

On March 4 at 1:51 p.m. Gina and her husband Jeff welcomed their baby boy Augustas Reed Seibel to the world.

Augustas, Auggie or Gus (pick your favorite) weighed 8 lbs 6 oz and was 18 inches long.

The new family is doing great, and they are having lots of fun.

Gina will return to work on Friday, April 15 and will no doubt have lots of photos. She has been sending the Chamber staff photos on a daily basis and we have enjoyed some visits as well.

The Chamber Baby Boy has Arrived

Jeremy Bennett State Farm Inc.Jeremy Bennett19321 E US 40 HIGHWAY, #C1INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055(816) 795-6520F: (816) 802-6701E: jeremy@bennettsf.comwww.bennettsf.com

Blue MondayDr. Adam Fellows3367 NE RALPH POWELL ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) 812-6820F: (866) 335-7993E: dr.adam@rejuvenatembwc.comwww.bluemondaykc.org

Devcon Security ServicesRobert Weishar7915 BOND STREETLENEXA, KS 66214(913) 378-8530E: rweishar@devcon-security.comwww.devcon-security.com

Environmental Works, Inc.Dave Mosby201 MAIN STREETKANSAS CITY, MO 64105(816) 285-8410E: dmosby@environmentalworks.comwww.environmentalworks.com

Green Light Window Films, LLCMackie Beall712B SW BLUE PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 246-5335F: (866) 920-1420E: mackieb@greenlightwf.comwww.greenlightwf.com

Heartland Better Hearing CentersMary Toles1001 NW CHIPMAN ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) 554-3777F: (816) 524-5055E: mkthearing@kc.rr.com

Jacomo Properties, LLCMichael Bryant1033 SE COUNTRY LANELEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) 365-7873E: mike@jacomoproperties.comwww.jacomoproperties.com

Liberty MutualShanon Cannon3340A NE RALPH POWELL ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) 525-2613 X 56759Fax: (816) 554-0639E: shanon.cannon@libertymutual.comwww.libertymutual.com

Piersee Piano and OrganJack Piersee354 SW BLUE PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 347-0014E: jpiersee@hotmail.comwww.pierseepianoandorgan

Swan Therapeutic Services, LLCKristin Coblentz Swan, MSW, LCSW200 NE MISSOURI ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) 251-4602F: (816) 251-4612E: kristin@swantherapyllc.comwww.swantherapyllc.com

Unity Hotel & Conference CenterMark Bieber1901 NW BLUE PARKWAYUNITY VILLAGE, MO 64065(816) 347-5537F: (816) 251-3556E: reservations@unityonline.orgwww.unityonline.org

Waddell & Reed Carson Graff4200 LITTLE BLUE PARKWAY, #400INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057(816) 356-8200F: (816) 358-8221E: cgraff@wradvisors.comwww.waddell.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Don’t forget to attend Chamber 101:Get Plugged In on April 7 to meet our new members!

For a complete list of all members, visit www.lschamber.com, and click the Member Directory Tab

PERSEVERANCELee’s Summit CARES Character Trait of the Month

Definition: keep to a course of action, belief or purpose without giving way.

• I plan for my work assignment.

• I pursue my objectives even in the face of difficulty.

• I am motivated to do my job with energy and commitment.

• I continue to search for solutions when faced with obstacles.

• I complete my projects.

• I will contribute to the success of my workplace.

“Failure is not falling down, but staying down.” - Mary Pickford

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Metabolic Weight Loss of Lee’s Summit, 1255 NE Rice Roadcelebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber members.

Chamber members joined Summit Art-Got Art Gallery, for a ribbon cutting at 18 SW Third Street.

Chamber members welcomed Forever Young Boutique at 224 SE Douglas Street with a ribbon cutting.

Smallcakes celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting at 880 NW Blue Parkway.

Healing Hands Chiropractic at 905 NE Wood Chapel Road celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting.

US Bank celebrated opening their second Lee’s Summit location at 400 SW Longview Boulevard.

April 5• Golf Task Force, Noon, Depot

• 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success, TOPIC: Accessing Capital in Today’s Marketplace - The Cheese Has Moved. PRESENTER: Rick Viar & Pat Case, Summit Bank of KC. LOCATION: John Knox Village-Manhattan Room. SPONSOR: UCM/SBTDC

April 6• 8 a.m., Technology Committee meeting, Depot• Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot

April 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, John Knox Village• 8 a.m., Business Sustainability Committee meeting, Depot• 3:30 p.m. Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Metcalf Bank, 291 Highway

April 12• 7:30 a.m., Wake Up to Success, TOPIC: Managing Relationships in Difficult Times - Finding Calm Waters. PRESENTER: Tammy Jackson, Wellspring Counseling Center. LOCATION: John Knox Village-Courtyard B.

April 13 • Annual Legislative Trip to Jefferson City, RSVP’s required.

April 14• 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot• 4:30–6 p.m., Business After Hours, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Parkway

April 15• 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon, PROGRAM: 810 Sports Radio personality and co-host of The Border Patrol, Steven St. John. PRESENTER: Steven St. John. SPONSOR: Wise Wealth, L.L.C., LOCATION: Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road

April 19• 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, Depot

April 20• 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Steppin’ Out-The Studio• Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit

April 21• 4 p.m., YP Committee, 4:30 p.m., Young Professionals Networking Event. SPONSOR: Rejuvenate Mind-Body-Wellness Center and Rejuvenate Chiropractic Center. LOCATION: 400 SW Longview Boulevard, Suite 160

April 22 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob Drive

April 26• 7:30 a.m., Business Before Hours, Sylvan Learning Center, 1201 NE Rice Road

April 27• Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot

April 28• 7:30 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee, Depot

April 29• 2-4 p.m., Open House - Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics

The Chamber calendar can also be found online at www.lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab.

APRIL 2011 CALENDAR

2011 PARTNERS

Current Resident

GOLDAmerican FoodserviceGreat Southern Bank

Humana Health Plans, Inc.Kansas City Power & Light

Sprint

SILVERBank of Lee’s Summit

Discover Vision CentersDVA Enterprises, Inc.First Community Bank

HSMC CompaniesJohn Knox Village

Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, JeepMetcalf Bank

Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysParadise Park, Inc.

Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit Summit Bank of Kansas City

Truman Medical Center LakewoodUniversity of Central Missouri

BRONZEAllee & Company, CPA, LLC

B Positively Promoting U, inc. Dean's Trophies, Shirts & Awards

Excel BankKC Metro Insurance Agency

Lee’s Summit JournalLee’s Summit Nissan

Mazuma Credit UnionMissouri Central Credit Union

Parker Swearngin, LLPPfizer Global Supply

STS-Summit Technical Solutions, LLCTechnology Plus, Inc.

The Wilson Group, Inc.Wal-Mart