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volume 21 • issue 6 June 2013
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s InsideBusiness After-Hours
Wednesday, June 5@ O’Malley’s Pub
500 Welt Street5-7:00PM●●●
Monthly LuncheonTuesday, June 18
Affordable Health Care ActHarrah’s NKC
7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy11:30AM●●●
Sign Up Now!22nd Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 17Paradise Pointe Golf Complex
Smithville, MO●●●
Leadership Northland Applications Now Available! Apply today for a chance to
participate in Leadership Northland Class of 2014!
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!
Congratulations to All Our Winners at the 2013 Excellence in Education Banquet!
In the photo above pictures all of our wonderful Ambassador and Education Committee Volunteers.
Without their hard work and dedication, this event would not have been possible!
To the right you see 2013 Christa McAuliffe Pioneer in Education Award winner, Darla Yakle, Health & Physical
Education teacher at Kearney Middle School. This award is given to one outstanding classroom teacher
who exhibits the kind of innovation, motivation and spirit demonstrated by the late Christa McAuliffe.
The NRCC 2013 Excellence in Education Banquet was an event for the books! The KCI Business Expo room was filled with over 700 attendees ranging from teachers, students, businesses, administration, and services representing eight school districts, eight universities, and two counties, in Kansas City’s Northland in support of education’s role in the community.
Left: The Screaming Eagles Drumline for Liberty North High School led the processional to begin the evening. Below: 2013 Excellence in Education Winners- Congratulations and Thank You to All for Supporting Northland Education!
Membership
Mission Statement To enhance the business
community, economic growth and quality of life
in the Northland.
2013 OfficersChair
Dave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance
Past ChairLouise Welborn,
Nothland Community Foundation
Chair ElectChris Byrd, Christopher W Byrd, PC
TreasurerBruce Cramer,
Cramer Capital Management
Division ChairsBusiness Development
Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa
Governmental AffairsSabin Yanez
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
LeadershipTony Reinhart
Ford Motor Company
Membership ServicesJanet Kenny
Citizens Bank & Trust
StaffChamber President
Sheila Tracy
Vice President Karla Martinez
Events & Communication Coordinator Hope Carriger
Administrative CoordinatorStevie Padgett [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 [email protected]
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
2 June 2013
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New Member Reception!Wednesday, August 14
4-5:00PM in the NRCC Board Room
634 NW Englewood RoadDon’t miss this special opportunity
to learn more about what the Chamber can do for YOU as a new member!
Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP at www.northlandchamber.com or
call the Chamber office 816/455-9911.
LMV Automotive Systems3251 Heartland Drive
Liberty, MO 64068(816) 479-5675
Saint Luke’s Medical - Barry Road5844 NW Barry Road, Suite 110
Kansas City, MO 64154(816) 479-5675
Fax: (816) [email protected]
Thank You for renewing your membership!
AAA7679 NW Prairie View Road
Kansas City, MO 64151(816) 455-4900
Fax: (816) [email protected]
Enterprise Bank & Trust8500 N Green Hills RoadKansas City, MO 64154
(816) 505-7352Fax: (314) 812-4018
Faithful Fitness - KC7601 NW Roanridge Road
Kansas City, MO 64154(816) 503-6740
KC Pet Project4400 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64129(816) 513-9821
Tiffany Springs Dental Group9018 North Skyview Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64154(816) 741-5113
Fax: (816) [email protected]
www.tiffanyspringsdentalgroup.com
United Rentals1110 N Quebec
North Kansas City, MO 64116(816) 596-0150
Universal Auto Plaza95 Design Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116(816) 472-1565
Fax: (816) [email protected]
American Diabetes AssociationARK Holdings, LLC
Briarcliff Development CompanyClay County Health Center
Coldwell Banker CommercialCook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
Courtyard by MarriottCourtyard by Marriott KC at Briarcliff
Creekwood Surgery CenterCripple Creek Rock Company
Dental SmilemakersEmbassy Landscape Group, Inc.
Fairfield Inn- KCI AirportFond Memories Engraving
Fulfillment PlusFull Employment Council
GraingerHarrah’s NKC Hotel & Casino
Hearthland Habitat for HumanityHollis + Miller Architects
Homewood Suites by Hilton
IHD SolutionsInsperity
Jet Midwest, Inc.Jim’s Disposal Service
Kansas City IT SolutionsKansas City Missouri Water Services
Dept.KC Winwater Works CompanyLewis, Rice & Fingersh, LLC
Liberty Exposition Services, Inc. Liberty Tribune
Lutjen, Inc.MacDon, Inc.
Mazuma Credit UnionMcConnell & Associates Corp
McTech CorporationMetro Media, Inc.
Missouri Gas EnergyOlsson Associates
O’Malley’s of Weston
Platte County Board of ServicesPrecision Collision Center
Premier Document Imaging SolutionsSaint Luke’s North HospitalShafer, Kline & Warren, Inc.
Show-Me Presentation ResourcesSouthwest Technologies, Inc.
Steven Modrcin, Organizational ConsultantStinson Morrison Hecker LLP
Tewell & AssociatesTnemec Company, Inc.
Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.UMB Bank
United Way of Greatker Kansas CityVanguard Business Services
Vocational Services, Inc.Scott Wagner, Kansas City City Council
Weber & Associates RealtorsWest Platte R-II School District
Zona Rosa Residential
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 3 June 2013
Ribbon Cuttings / Groundbreakings
Are you a new NRCC Member, or is your business opening or moving to a new location, renovating, or making improvements you would like the Chamber to share with our members? Sign up for a Ribbon Cutting/Ground Breaking for all of us to celebrate with you! Ribbon Cuttings are a great way for the Chamber to invite our
members out to visit your business location.
Below: Citizens Bank & Trust provided much excitement and celebration in the Northland with the anticipated openings of both N Oak locations!
Left:Congratulations in order to Morrill & Janes Bank celebrates their opening of a new and larger branch to help better serve North Kansas City located at 2301 Burlington Street.
Find Further Updates on Chamber News & Photos from our Eventsfacebook.com/northlandchamber twitter.com/northlandregion
Congratulations
New Business Owners!
Below:Faithful Fitness KC location off of 29N at 7601 NW
Roanridge Road introduces a results based gym with unlimited personal training- see how you can change from
the inside out!
Left:Universal Auto Plaza opens its doors at 95 Design Drive in North Kansas City. Stop by and let them ‘treat you like family’ while helping purchase your next vehicle!
Right:Time Warner Cable opened a new interactive store at 15
NW Barry Road to help better serve personal and business accounts in the Northland.
www.northlandchamber.com 4 June 2013
Chamber News
Business After-Hours
NRCC’s May Business After-Hours was hosted by Staley Farms Golf Club at 10310 North Olive Avenue, Kansas City, MO
64155. For membership opportunities at Staley Farms contact [email protected].
Business After-Hours is a FREE networking event NRCC Members sponsor to provide an after work networking event. After-Hours gives everyone a chance to network in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying food and beverages at one of our
member locations. 2014 spots are already filling up- if your business is interested in hosting Business After-Hours, make
sure you sign up today!
The 22nd Annual Golf Tournament is approaching on Wednesday, July 17 at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, MO. The NRCC Golf Committee is already hard at work making the 2013 Tournament a great success!
We have many opportunities to be involved with our tournament for all you non-golfers We have limited sponsorship opportunities still available for your business, or you, to get your name in the public eyes during this full day event. We also call on many volunteers to help us throughout the day to help keep the golfers and course happy in the summer heat. Interested in getting involved? Contact [email protected] for more information.
International Travel Opportunity Austria & Germany
This year NRCC will be offering an international trip to Austria and Germany, featuring Oktoberfest. Stay tuned to our weekly E-voice updates for future informative meetings. The departure date is set for October 4, 2013 from MCI Airport. For more information please contact NRCC. Chamber Explorations, along with its parent companies, have over 100 years of international travel experience. This international travel opportunity is $2,799 per person double occupancy. The tour includes:• Round trip air from Kansas City, MCI• Seven nights in a centrally located first class hotel• Daily breakfast and three dinners• Sightseeing with admissions per itinerary• Full time Tour Director• Modern air-conditioned motor coaches for all transfers and tours• Baggage handling outside the secure area at the arrival airport• Professional drivers and guides• All tours feature deluxe modern motor coaches, baggage handling and airport transfers
Around the Northland
www.northlandchamber.com 5 June 2013
Web Pages, Maps May Help You Negotiate Top Five KC Area Work ZonesMoDOT’s Kansas City District will see concentrated construction in and around the Downtown Loop, and also north on I-35 near Claycomo and Liberty. By using all the tools MoDOT and Kansas City Scout can provide, motorists can take an active role in easing traffic congestion and minimizing delays.
Some of the biggest Kansas City area work zones this construction season feature Web pages with the latest information, maps and timelines. You can go to the MoDOT Kansas City Website www.modot.org/kansascity to find more information on the top five projects this year. You can get up to the minute traffic information through Kansas City Scout by going to www.kcscout.net. MoDOT also provides a statewide Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org that shows lane restrictions and closures here and across the state.
Park University’s School of Business Earns ACBSP Accreditation
Park University’s School of Business has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
ACBSP is a specialized accrediting organization that reviews the quality and integrity of business degree programs. Accreditation by
ACBSP is based on an independent evaluation of an institution’s business school and programs by a group of professionals, which
include academic administrators and faculty in the field of business.
Park University is one of just three four-year colleges/universities based in the Kansas City region to be accredited by the ACBSP
and is the only independent/private college/university based on the Missouri side of the KC region to earn ACBSP accreditation.
The ACBSP criteria demonstrate that Park’s School of Business delivers excellence and continuous improvement based on the School’s mission and values. To achieve this accreditation, the
School of Business at Park University has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The School
has also shown a strong linkage to the business community through its various advisory councils that help ensure graduates’
skills meet business needs.
BankLiberty to Acquire Patriots BankThe wholly-owned subsidiary, BankLiberty, has entered into an agreement to acquire Patriots Bank, a Missouri-chartered bank headquartered in Liberty, Missouri. Patriots Bank has Missouri Locations in Liberty, Kansas City, Parkville, and Riverside, and
approximately $86 million in total assets.
“We are excited about the merger of Patriots Bank into BankLiberty,” said Brent Giles, President and Chief Executive
Officer of BankLiberty. “The customers of Patriots Bank will continue to experience the personalized service of a community
bank but will now have the advantages of the largest branch network in the Kansas City Northland and progressive
conveniences like mobile banking.”
Founded in 1955, BankLiberty strives to develop long-term customer relationships based on service and convenience
and offers a variety of traditional loan and deposit products to individuals, families, and small businesses in the community.
BankLiberty is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri, and operates ten retail banking facilities in the Kansas City metropolitan area,
including the largest branch network in the Northland area of Clay and Platte counties.
Missouri children are safest, healthiest, best-educated in Platte CountyChildren in communities ringing the metro area continue to be some of the safest, healthiest, and best educated in Missouri, according to the latest update of a report that ranks all the state’s counties on the well-being of their youngest residents.
But Jackson County, which includes the urban core, has not budged from ranking among the lowest quarter of the 115 areas studied. The study included St. Louis City, which ranked last.The data was included in the 2012 KIDS COUNT Missouri Data Book, released earlier this month by Partnership for Children, the University of Missouri Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis, and the Children’s Trust Fund.
Platte County ranked best in the state. The ranks of other counties neighboring Jackson also were ranked high: Clay, sixth; Cass, 11th; and Lafayette, 20th, even as Jackson County ranked 86th.
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 6 June 2013
Thank You!
Purchase Ad Space for Your Company!
Share with the membership news about your business or organization! Contact
[email protected] in order to purchase space for your company to have an ad inserted or printed
in the NRCC Monthly Newsletter that reaches over 1200 business members in the Northland Area!
Submit your good news!Share with the membership news about your
business or organization! Submit a press release to [email protected]. Stories printed as
space permits and must be submitted by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the
next month’s publication. All submissions are subject to editing.
Member-to-MemberDiscount Program
Does your business participate in the NRCC’s Member-to-Member Discount Program? Our Discount Program
offers member-exclusive opportunites for business within the membership. It’s a great way to gain close contacts
and unify the Northland business community! Interested? Contact [email protected] for more
information.
The NRCC Gives a Special Thanks to
5714 NE Antioch Rd. Gladstone, MO 64119 816-459-7999
for Providing our Monthly Luncheon Sponsor Signs!
Community Events CalendarIs your business having or participating in a non-chamber related event? The NRCC provides a Community Events
calendar on our website to promote all activities in the northland. Submit yours today!
www.northlandchamber.com 7 June 2013
JOIN US IN WESTON
Come share some time with your
fellow Chamber members at the
NRCC Business After Hours & ENJOY!
Local Beers, Wines and Spirits Complimentary Chair Massages
TOUCHWORK OF WESTON MASSAGE THERAPY
Wednesday, June 5th / 5 – 7 pm Patio of O’Malleys Pub / 500 Welt Street
Business After Hours proudly sponsored by:
June Luncheon
pACEsETTERs
CHAIRMAN’s CluBCAlENDAR
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June 2013Wednesday 5 5-7:00PM Business After Hours Bank of Weston, Touchwork of Weston & Weston Brewing Company @ O’Malley’s Pub 500 Welt Street Weston, MOThursday 6 11:30AM Ambassador’s Committee The Escape 240 NE Barry RoadFriday 7 7:30AM Executive CommitteeTuesday 11 7:30AM Board of Director’sThursday 13 7:30AM Planning & Development CommitteeFriday 14 12:Noon Lunch-N-Learn {RSVP} Cloud Computing 101 NRCC Office 634 NW Englewood RoadMonday 17 12:Noon Golf CommitteeTuesday 18 11:30AM Monthly Luncheon {RSVP} Affordable Health Care Act Harrah’s NKC Hotel & Casino One Riverboat DriveFriday 21 12:Noon Legislative CommitteeTuesday 25 7:30AM Parks & Recreation CommitteeWednesday 26 7:30AM Networking Breakfast Bridge View Hall 1041 BurlingtonThursday 27 4:30PM Ribbon Cutting The Residences at Burlington Creek 6000 NW 63rd StreetWednesday 26-Friday 28 Washington D.C. Fly-Over
All meetings held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.
Air Charter TeamBank of The WestBank of WestonBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTARCosentino’s Price ChopperCoventry Health CareCurry Investment CompanyEmbassy Suites Kansas City- Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGraingerHeartland Health
Hilton Kansas City AirportHy-Vee Food & Drug Store Lathrop & 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 Bank
Platte County, MissouriPlatte Valley Bank of MissouriPolsinelli Shughart, PCPort Authority of Kansas CitySprintTyco Integrated Security, LLCUMBUS BankWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & WeisenfelsWilliams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock ArchitectsYMCA of Greater Kansas City Your City Sampler
AT&TBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
First Bank of Missouri
Hunt Midwest Enterprises Inc.JE Dunn Construction Co.
Zona Rosa
Tuesday, June 18 | Harrah’s NKC Hotel & Casino | 11:30AM
How does the Affordable Health Care Act Affect Your Business?$25/Member Attendee
$30/Non-member Attendee
Return registrations & make checks payable to:NRCC | 634 NW Englewood Road | Kansas City, MO 64118 | Phone: (816) 455.9911
Fax: (816) 455.9933RSVP on our website at www.northlandchamber.com
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