Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • October 2011 • Volume 29, No. 10

Business Spotlight, page 5 • Your Chamber, page 6 • New Members, page 14

SpiritSPRINGFIELD

Make plans to attend the 2011 Business and Technology Expo on Thursday, October 6. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Springfield Expo Center located at 635 E. St. Louis Street. Tickets are avail-able from exhibitors or at the Chamber. While at Expo you will be able to discover what is new and innovative with your fellow Chamber members. Expo is a great opportunity to make new contacts and find solutions to your workplace issues. The day begins with the Chamber’s popular networking breakfast Good Morning, Springfield! The event starts at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at the Mediacom Ice Park. The program will feature several exhibitors who have had to focus on innovation to survive the current economic environment, as well as the normal updates from the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield Public Schools and Chamber. Please make your reserva-tion for the breakfast at our website. Cost is $15. Once again this year several exhibitors are partici-

pating in the Tour de Expo. Pick up a Tour de Expo sheet at the Chamber

booth on your way in and be sure to have the exhibitors’ mark that

you visited their booth. On the way out, drop off the completed

sheet and you will be entered into a drawing for cash prizes. This is the 20th anniversary of Expo and from 5 to 6 p.m. we will be celebrating. There will be cake, cash bars and time to network with the exhibitors and Expo attendees. Presenting sponsor ServiceWorld Computer Center has participated in Expo from the beginning. Owner Doug Pitt explains, “For us, Expo is an inex-pensive way to get our name out in the community and remind them what we do. It’s a great opportu-nity to meet with our current clients and network with potential clients.” Taking just a couple hours from your work day, or even a long lunch, to spend at Expo just might give your business the edge it needs to succeed. Please visit www.springfieldchamber.com/expo for more informa-tion or to view a video highlighting the Business and Technology Expo.

Expand your network and make new connections at 2011 Expo

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CalendarComplete details and online registration information can be found atwww.springfieldchamber.com.

10/4 Member Briefing 3:45-5 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/5 2011 Small Business Council “60 Minutes to Success” Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/6 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 a.m. Mediacom Ice Park 635 E. Trafficway Sponsored by Mille’s Cafe

10/6 Business & Technology Expo 2011 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Springfield Expo Center 635 E. St. Louis Street

10/13 Mid-America Technology Alliance 11a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/13 2011 Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. The Blue Bull 105 Park Central East

10/20 2011 Business2Business Connection A.M. 7:30-9 a.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

10/27 Salute to Health Care 6-9 p.m. Doubletree Hotel Springfield 2431 N. Glenstone Ave.

2011 OfficersChairman of the BoardJerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, PC

Chairman-electJohn Wilson

TreasurerRuss Marquart, Empire Bank

Assistant TreasurerGreg Horton, Integrity Home Care

Vice Chairman, Community Development/Special EventsPaula Adams, Penmac Staffing

Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentJoe Reynolds, Digital Monitoring Products

Vice Chairman, MembershipDr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal

Vice Chairman, Public AffairsDave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons

2011 DirectorsTom Babik, Springfield Business Development Corporation (Ferrell-Duncan Clinic)*

John Black, City Utilities

Greg Burris, City of Springfield*

Meghan Chambers, Staxx/Jelly Beans

Sheila Collins, SC Surfaces, LLC

Tim Connell, Connell Insurance, Inc.

Don Flatau, John Deere Reman

Brian Fogle, Community Foundation of the Ozarks

John Hancock, Prime, Inc.

Dennis Heim, Heim, Young & Associates, Inc.

Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College

Dawn Hiles, Drury University

Rick Hughlett, Rick’s Automotive

Jake McWay, CoxHealth

John Oke-Thomas, Oke-Thomas + Associates, Inc.

Francine Pratt, Isabel’s House*

Dr. Norm Ridder, Springfield Public Schools

Tim Rosenbury, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.

David Ross, The Network (Morelock-Ross Builders)*

Jeff Schrag, The Daily Events

Jon Swope, St. John’s Health System

Jim Viebrock, Greene County*

Jim Anderson, Chamber of Commerce*

*Ex-officio board member~

Springfield Spirit is published monthlyfor members of the

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

Michelle West Vice President, CommunicationsClaire Faucett Public Relations/Interactive Media ManagerKristen Kelley Art DirectorEmily Denniston Public Affairs Project ManagerElise Eimer Communications Intern

~Jim Anderson PresidentBrad Bodenhausen Executive Vice PresidentJennifer Dalton Vice President, AdministrationSandy Howard Vice President, Public AffairsBrent McCoy Vice President, MembershipRyan Mooney Senior Vice President, Economic Development

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

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Board Report

At the September 19 meeting of the Chamber’s board of directors, board members heard a report from Vice Chairman of Membership, Jen-nifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal, on the results of the 2011 Membership Campaign. The campaign took place August 30-September 1 and resulted in 315 volunteers recruiting 420 businesses and organizations to the Chamber. Public Affairs Vice Chairman, Dave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., provided board members with a status report of the Chamber’s public affairs committees’ activities.

Results of 2011 Membership Campaign presented to Chamber board

Economic Development Activity Tracker

Total New Prospects 23 Existing Companies 16 New Companies 7Current Active Projects 15Business Visits (inside market) 78Consultant/Business Visits (outside of market) 59Prospect Site Visits (to region) 3

Announced Projects (9): Digital Monitoring Products, Roma of Springfield, John Deere Reman, Gold Mountain Communications, American Products, PROFormance Powertrain, HealthMEDX, Nowata Printing, Undercover Trucks.

www.business4springfield.com

The activity tracker measures the year-to-date level of economic development project activity (prospects) in the Springfield region. The Chamber and its economic development subsidiary, the Springfield Business Development Corpora-tion, serve as the lead business expansion and attraction entities for Springfield and the sur-rounding 10-county region. Also measured are the number of local business visits staff has conducted, as well as visits with site selection consultants and organizations making location decisions in our region.

Dear Chamber members, Seven candidates for the Board of Directors have been selected by the Nomi-nating Committee to replace the directors whose regular terms are expiring. The seven candidates, in alphabetical order, are: Tim Bellanti, Associated Whole-sale Grocers; Tim Connell, Connell Insur-ance, Inc.; Jeffrey Gower, Wil Fischer Distributing Co.; Tim Hilmes, CNH Reman; Matt Morrow, Home Builders Associa-tion of Greater Springfield; Sylvia Propps, 3M Co.; Linda Ramey-Greiwe, Springfield News-Leader. All of the candidates are active Chamber members in good standing and have agreed to the responsibilities of serving on the Board of Directors if elected. Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least twenty-five (25) primary members of the Chamber in good standing if the candi-date’s willingness to accept directorship responsibilities has been determined in advance. Such petition shall be limited to one nomination and filed with the Presi-

dent of the Chamber by October 14. The determination of the Nominating Com-mittee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final. Members of the Board of Directors that remain next year are: John Black, City Utilities; Meghan Chambers, Staxx/ Jellybean Children’s Wear; Don Flatau, John Deere Reman – Springfield; Brian Fogle, Community Foundation of the Ozarks; John Hancock, Prime, Inc.; Jerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, P.C.; Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College; Dawn Hiles, Drury University; Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal/SBJ Publishing, Inc.; Jake McWay, CoxHealth; John Oke-Thomas, Oke-Thomas + Associates, Inc.; Dave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons; Jeff Schrag, The Daily Events; Jon Swope, St. John’s Health System; and John Wilson.

Thank you,

Jerry HarmisonChairman, Board of DirectorsHarmison & Pearman, PC

A note from your Chairman

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Presenting

Corporate

Executive Patron

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Omega Health Care expands services to meet needs of aging population

It’s no secret that we are an aging population. In January of this year, our largest gener-ation, the Baby Boomers, started turning 65 (born between January 1, 1946 and December 31, 1964). More than ever, hospice care will play a major role in all our lives, and not just for those last fleeting moments. On the whole we are living longer, healthier lives, and hospice care has expanded its services to those “nearing” the end of their lives. One such facility in Springfield is Omega Health Care, a Midwest-based health care organization dedicated to hospice care. Omega’s interdisciplinary team provides comfort care, pain management, transportation, homemaker services, medical equipment, nutri-tional and incontinence supplies and medication management for the patient, as well as financial and emotional relief for the family. “Our approach is holistic, with a team of professionals serving patient’s medical, emo-tional and spiritual needs,” says Tasha Blackwell, marketing director for Omega Health Care. “Our goal is to inform and educate the community as well as the medical professionals with whom we interact with that hospice is not what it used to be. Hospice is not a death sentence.” Patients with a terminal diagnosis that receive hospice care live, on average, 29 days longer than those who choose to forego the benefit, says Blackwell. Patient care is Omega Health Care’s number one priority, emphasized by their nurse to patient ratio (10-12 patients per nurse), which is lower than the industry average of 12-15. Since most patients remain in their own home, each is automatically eligible for an Alpha-Touch unit (Omega’s personal emergency response system) at no charge to the patient. Omega is one of few, if any, hospice providers able to offer the service at no charge in this region, says Blackwell. For more information about Omega Health Care, go to www.omega-healthcare.com.

Spotlight

• President/CEO/Director: Russ Rogers, Phil Hill

• Marketing Director: Tasha Blackwel

• Address: 2041 S. Stewart Springfield, MO 65804

• Website: www.omega-healthcare.com

• Email: tblackwell@omega-healthcare.com

• Products/Services: Health & Allied Services

Omega Health Care

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Your Chamber

The Chamber and Springfield Business Journal will recognize professional excellence in health care at the 2011 Salute to Health Care event, October 27. For the past 27 years, the Chamber’s Salute to Health Care event has honored health care professionals who have gone beyond the traditional scope of their jobs to improve the health of Springfield area residents. This year the Chamber will honor Ruth Grant, M.D., Gary L. Hoos, M.D., and Bharat Shah, M.D. FACS. The Springfield Business Journal will present its Health-care Champions awards in the categories: Clinic Administrators, EMTs, Nurse Practitioners, and Patient Advocates. The Salute to Health Care award dinner will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Springfield, with a reception at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Register online at www.springfieldchamber.com/salute. Salute to Health Care is sponsored by Integrity Home Care, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Springfield First Community Bank.

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce &Springfield Business Journal Present:

Ruth Grant, M.D. Gary L. Hoos, M.D. Bharat Shah, M.D. FACS

Sponsorships available for Chamber’s Annual Meeting Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2012 Annual Meeting. Nearly 1,000 community and business leaders will attend this premier event on January 27, 2012. The evening dinner program celebrates the previous year’s successes, looks toward the future and presents the Chamber’s prestigious Springfieldian Award. A variety of spon-sorship levels are available. Contact Kristin Lochner at 862-5567 or kristin@springfieldchamber.com for more information on the sponsorship levels and the recognition opportunities available at each level.

Annual Meeting$6,000 Diamond Level(presenting sponsor, only one available);

$3,000 Platinum Level$1,500 Gold Level$750 Silver Level

Your Chamber

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Each year, the Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission visits Springfield as part of its monthly meeting schedule. As the six-member biparti-san board that governs the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the Commission will hold its meeting on October 5 at City Utilities. In honor of this visit, the Chamber will host an evening event at Hickory Hills Country Club on October 4. The event provides an opportunity for community leaders, transportation stakeholders and sponsors to visit with the Commissioners and senior MoDOT staff to thank them for their support and discuss recent successes and transportation needs in the Springfield area. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Chamber hosts annual Missouri Highways &

Transportation Commission visit

Take advantage of yourMembers Only benefits

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Springfield Chamber supports “Top 10 by 20” initiative The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to get behind a major effort to set higher standards for educa-tion in Missouri, the statewide Top 10 by 20 initiative. The initiative is the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s ambitious effort to make Missouri a top-tier state in terms of student academic performance by the year 2020. The aim of this overarching goal is for all students to graduate from high school prepared for college, careers and lifetime success. Parents, teachers, business peo-ple and organizations across the state have expressed their support for the Top 10 by 20 initiative, which lays out a set of specific goals for making Missouri a top 10 state. These goals include adopting higher standards for public schools, ensuring greater access to quality early childhood education, and preparing and sup-porting effective teachers and edu-cational leaders. Individuals and organizations can express support for the Top 10 by 20 initiative by visiting www.top10by20.org or calling the Department of Elementary and Secondary Educa-tion at 573-751-3469.

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More than 200 business and community leaders gathered on September 15 at the 8th Annual Economic Outlook Conference to hear Ted Abernathy, executive director of the Southern Growth Policies Board, discuss the changing global economy and its impact at the local level. In his opinion, the “reality is that the U.S. economy is not wonderful and it is not terrible.” Presented by the Springfield Business Development Corpora-tion, the economic development arm of the Chamber, the con-ference focused on economic trends such as increasing global competition, preparation of an adequate workforce, and fluctuations in major industries like manufacturing. With a keynote address organized around a series of economic realities, Abernathy discussed how the last decade in America was not good – with slower growth in population, employment and household wealth – and the recession made things worse. Last year, however, there was slight job growth in the private sector in 44 out of 50 states, including Missouri, and it was the most profitable year for corporations in American history. The U.S. unemployment rate remains slightly lower than in Europe and India and while most Americans think the country is still in a recession, Abernathy maintained that annual GDP numbers simply do not support that idea. Abernathy said the U.S. is in a rapidly changing economy, and despite current gloom, it will remain one of the major global powers for years to come. Economists have known for 30 years that current conditions would be challenging, but those responsible for business growth are still looking at the same factors of cost, labor, markets and infrastructure, which the Springfield region continues to focus on in existing business reten-tion and attraction efforts. While manufacturing has experienced

significant job loss over the last decade, Abernathy also noted an increase in annual productivity gains and a 42% increase in export growth. He told attendees that the country needs a “re-imagination” and that there is no new normal. With workforce challenges on the forefront of many business leaders’ minds, America needs to expect more out of the higher education system. The country needs more workers with middle skills, and although the cost of college education is expensive, research shows that it pays off in long-term salary gains. The characteristics of a competitive community of the future

Abernathy shared could also describe the Springfield region: strong leadership with connected citizens, solid regional partnerships, flexible training and retraining assets, capacity for collaboration and implementation, and a global view. Panelists from the local develop-ment community and representatives from Springfield’s targeted industries echoed Abernathy’s view that while the economic downturn has certainly been challenging, many local companies are doing well through continuing innovation and because of critical decisions made years ago. The strength of Springfield’s retail market, strong support for locally-owned banks and available workforce training options were highlighted in the development community panel dis-

cussion. During the targeted industries panel, a unique business model for medical devices, strong work ethic within the customer service sector and the success of the remanufacturing sector were discussed. Armed with insights from the keynote address and the panelists, Springfield’s business and community leaders will continue to position the community to capitalize on future growth opportunities.

Economic Outlook Conference

provides tempered forecast for local

and national economies

“The U.S. is in a rapidly changing economy, and despite current gloom,

it will remain one of the major global powers for

years to come.”

Ted Abernathy, executive director

Southern Growth Policies Board

www.springfieldchamber.com

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What has always fascinated me about Chile is its unique geography. The long, narrow country forms about half of South America’s Pacific Coast, yet its width never exceeds 150 miles. The imposing Andes Mountains guard Chile’s eastern border and contribute, along with the ocean, to the country’s historic feeling of isolation from the rest of the world. But since 2004, a Free Trade Agreement between Chile and the United States has opened a flood-gate of business and professional connec-tions between the two countries. Understanding the geography of Chile is also the best way to learn about Chile’s economy. The Atacama Desert in the north contains the world’s largest deposit of copper, which provides Chile’s leading

export product. Central Chile is home to a vast region of agricultural production, with wine-making, fruits, vegetables and other food products bringing Chile to the brink of breaking into the ranks of the World’s top-ten food exporters. Southern Chile’s Lake District exports forestry products and has introduced salmon farming, which has rapidly become one of the country’s leading exports. My task during the American Busi-ness Fellowship was to research the trade between Chile and specific U.S. states. Since most of the attention in Chile is focused on California, New York and Florida, I asked to concentrate my research on the Midwest-ern states and, of course, I started with Missouri. In the process, I tried to identify

By Brad Bodenhausen

The Chamber’s Executive Vice Presi-dent Brad Bodenhausen spent six weeks in Chile in July and August working with the Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce in Santiago. His experience in Chile was part of the American Business Fellows program, coordinated by Partners of the Americas and funded by the U.S. Department of State. During his time in South America, Bodenhausen studied the bilateral trade between the United States and Chile and also worked to identify business oppor-tunities in Chile for Springfield area companies.

Business opportunities in Chile beckon U.S. companies

Business opportunities in Chile beckon U.S. companies

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potential export opportunities for busi-nesses in our region. Trade between Missouri and Chile is growing rapidly. As a destination for imports from Chile, Missouri is the 10th largest market in the U.S. and Chile’s top export market in the Midwest. In terms of U.S. exports to Chile, Missouri ranks 28th among all states but was among the 10 fastest growing exporting states between 2008 and 2010. Missouri’s leading exports to Chile include grinding balls used in the milling process, veterinary vaccines and wood barrels used by Chilean wine-makers – which primarily come from Independent Stave Company just up I-44 in Lebanon. Overall, the Midwestern states are leading exporters of excavators for the mining industry and other types of heavy machinery used in agriculture and construction. Based on the trade statistics and my meetings with U.S. companies successfully operating in Chile, I noticed a few common themes. First, businesses with perhaps the greatest potential for success are those that supply equipment, technology or innovation (i.e. problem-solving) to the leading industries in Chile. The five industries of primary focus should be mining, wine-making, salmon farming, agribusiness/food processing and forestry products. A second area of opportunity exists for companies that are doing innovative things in the areas of energy and environ-

mental stewardship. Not unlike the U.S. and most other parts of the world, Chile is grappling with how to find the right balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Energy production and consumption, water usage, industrial efficiency, and land use decision-making are some of the current challenges the country is debating. U.S. companies that have expertise in these areas will have opportunities to succeed in Chile. Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Chile tripled in the first five years of the Free Trade Agreement, and many large

companies are now using Chile as a spring-board into other parts of Latin America. Springfield area companies exploring opportunities there will find a very orderly and organized business culture, a stable and pro-business government structure, and a strong national commitment to free trade. If you would like to discuss the potential for specific business opportuni-ties for your company, please contact me at the Chamber office, 862-5567 or brad@springfieldchamber.com.

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Membership RenewalsThank you for renewing The Chamber encourages members to do business with other Chamber members. Please consider these renewing members and new members the next time you have a need for products/services.

Acacia Spa

Aleshire, Robb & Sivils, PC

Allied Waste

Altec Computer Solutions

Alternative Opportunities, Inc /Lakes Country Resource Center

America’s Credit Union

American Dehydrated Foods, Inc.

American Family Insurance - Chuck Chalender Agency

American Family Insurance -Dustin Butler Agency

Arris’ Pizza

Askinosie Chocolate

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

AT&T Yellow Pages

B2B CFO

Baron Design & Associates, LLC

BioLife Plasma Services

Bodhi Salon & Spa

Body FX

Branson Creek Development

Bryan Properties

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Builders’ Association of Missouri

Business Class

Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.

Cardinal Roofing, Inc.

Cartridge World Plaza Shopping Center

Cascade Financial, Inc.

CB Laser, Home of Nixa Office Supply

Changescape, Inc.

Charles Schwab & Co.- Michael Wilcox

Cisco

Clarke Orthopedic Clinic & Surgical Center

Clayton CPA’s & Advisors

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realtors - Judy Huntsman

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Commemorative Maps

Commercial Sign Group

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Inc.

Cornerstone World Outreach Center

Cycle 3 IT Staffing

D.L. Media, Inc.

Daily & Rosen, DDS, LLC

Dillons Food Stores

Drury Inn & Suites Springfield

Edmonds Dental Prosthetics Inc

Evangel University

Fannin Auto Glass, Inc.

Ferguson’s Diesel

First National Bank

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Flicko’s

Flooring America

Fox Grape Family Dentistry

Go Mini’s

Greene County Farm Bureau

H & R Block, Inc.

Heritage Cafeteria

Hieb Trans Logistics, LLC

Hospice Compassus

Humane Society of Southwest Missouri

Import Specialist

In & Out Car Wash

INERTIA Marketing

Interstate Batteries of MO

James River Mechanical & Electrical Service

Jarden Plastic Solutions

Jerry F. Cash, DDS, MS, PC

JMARK Business Solutions, Inc.

Kansas City Valve & Fitting Company

Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield

Lakeshore Apartments

Larry Snyder & Co.

LCS Kleen-Aire, Inc.

Mark E. Adkins Insurance Agency, Inc.

Marlin Network, Inc.

McLean Enterprises, Inc.

Mediacom

Meek Chiropractic

MERS/Goodwill Industries

Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield

Missouri State University

Morelock-Ross Builders

Names and Numbers

National Art Shop

National Fastener Corporation

New Horizons Hardwoods

Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - David Yaktine

Nu Essence Massage & Day Spa

Overhead Door of Springfield

Ozark Empire Fair

Ozark News Distributor, Inc.

Ozarks Transportation Organization

OzarksIT Computer Services

Penney, Murray & Associates - Ameriprise Financial Services

Pension Consultants, Inc.

Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe

Planet Sub

Preston & Nacy, CPA’s

Price Financial Group, LLC

Pyramid Roofing Co.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Quizno’s - E Battlefield

Race Brothers Farm & Home Supply, Inc.

Ralph K. Manley and Co.

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Ramada Oasis Convention Center

Residence Inn by Marriott

Rice Equipment Service, Inc.

Rivendale Institute of Learning II, Inc.

Safety Equipment Co.

SaladMaster of Missouri

Servicemaster Restoration

Sigma House of Springfield

Sites by DeZign

SmithCo Exteriors

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

Southwest Audio Visual, Inc.

Special Olympics

Springfield Freightliner Sales

Springfield Homes Magazine

Springfield Pallet Co., Inc.

Springfield Physical Therapy Center

Sprint Nextel

State Farm Insurance - Randy Peper

State Farm Insurance - Vic Stuart, Agent

Storm Damage Specialists - America’s SDS Construction

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Sunshine Eye Clinic

Swope Automotive, LLC

TCSI, Inc./Transland, Inc.

The Blue Bull

The Carpet Shoppe, Inc.

The Conservatory of the Ozarks

The Drain Strainer

The Foot Doctors, PC

The Goddard School

The Hamels Foundation

The History Museum for Springfield-Greene County

The Law Firm of O’Reilly & Jensen, LLC

The Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise, PC

The Payroll Company

The Sertoma Building

The UPS Store

The Vision Clinic

Three 20’s, LLC

Titanic

Tractor Supply Company

Trend Management, Inc.

Unifirst Corporation

University of Missouri College of Engineering

University of Phoenix

Wal-Mart SuperCenter

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Wes Allai, DDS MS

Wheeler’s Furniture

Whole Hog Cafe

Wickman Gardens

Zee Medical Service

Membership Renewals

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New MembersWelcome to our newest members

417 Smiles

835Consulting

AEROTEK

All J’s Automotive

All Metal Recycling, Inc.

Alliance Industries, LLC

Alternative Energy Company

ARAMARK

B.J.’s Trophy Shop

Blevins Asphalt

Body By Vi

Branson Vacation Rentals

Burch & Associates

Butler Mechanical

Cactus Transportation, Inc.

Cannon Design

Cardinal Health

Catt, Cole & Martin

CBS Cabinets

Chaser Media

Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar

CIS Data Services, LLC

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realtors - Faunlee Harle

Complete Electrical Solutions

Complete Kitchens

Countryside Cottage

Crews & Associates

Deerfield Veterinary Hospital

Dents Unlimited - Cox Collision

Designs by Donna

Dickey’s BBQ

DNC Sportservice - Hammons Field

Doing Steel, Inc.

Don Vance Ford

Doug’s Flooring Service & Repair

Douglas Haun Heidemann

Dublin’s Pass

Dura-Kast Concrete Products, LLC

Erectors Plus

Ewing Signal Construction

Family SAFE Storm Shelters

Farmers Insurance Agency - Ken Teague

Fast N Friendly Food Stores

Financial Systems & Equipment, Inc.

Footsteps

FOX KRBK

Gammon Equipment Company

Goodale’s Cleaners & Laundry

Governor’s Row Office Building

Great Web Development

Greene County Damaged Freight

Ribbon CuttingsProfessional Bull Riders – September 15JQH Arena

Fedora – September 15300 Park Central East

Dublin’s Pass – September 222767 W. Republic Road

BluCurrent Credit Union – October 31770 W. Sunset

Save A Lot Food Stores – October 41117 E. Commercial

Hy-Vee – October 181720 W. Battlefield Road

Spring View Dental Care – November 25133 S. Campbell, #202

PC Net, Inc. – November 32026 E. Phelps

Lobby DisplayBusiness providing floral arrangements in John Q. Hammons Enterprise Center

Schaffitzel’s Florist1771 E. Atlantic St.(417) 866-6222

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New Members

H A Construction Design

Hambey Construction, LLC

Haselhorst Properties

His & Hers Salon

Ingram Murray Investments, LLC

Integrated Services

Integrity Athletic Performance & Physical Therapy

J & M Engineering, LLC

J & S Repair Solutions

J. L. Jones & Associates

J. Michael Skahan, MS, DDS

Jeremiah Mee, CPA, LLC

Jerry Bennett Masonry

Junior Achievement of the Ozarks

Justice Jewelers, Inc.

Kids Court

LaserEquipment, Inc.

Law Offices of Linda Thomas

Law Offices of Paul W. King, LLC

Lew Rauch VSC, Inc.

Lockheed Martin Nanosystems

Mary M. Clapp, Esq.

McBride and Sons Homes

McCloud Construction

Midwestern Medical

Mills Foundation

Millstone Homes, LLC

Mister Car Wash

Monday Motivation

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney - Michael Koechner

MSI Mechanical Services, Inc.

Murney Associates Realtors - Joyce Livingston-Schearf

Musgrave Foundation

National Valuation Services, Inc.

Nelligan Sports Marketing

Newsom Creative

Nichols Construction Company, Inc.

Oreck Floor Care Center

Ovations

Ozarks Rivers Heritage Foundation

Patterson Dental

Pavel Samsinak

Pet Warehouse

Physicians for Breast Health

Pioneer Outdoor, LLC

Price Cutter Charity Championship

Radiophone Engineering, Inc.

Repeat Performance, Inc.

Robert W. Nunn, DDS

Rog Designs, LLC

Save A Lot Food Stores

Schneider Electric

Sperry Van Ness/Rankin Company

ST Motorsports

St. Louis Equity Fund

St. Louis Street Auto Body

Stacie Marshall

State Farm Insurance - Bob Berke

State Farm Insurance - David Dupree

State Farm Insurance - Ronald Reynaud

Stericycle

Stoneridge Flooring Design

The Clark Energen Partners

The Greek Corner

The Medical Package

The Thicket

The UPS Store

Thysson Krupp Elevator

U.S. Foodservice

University of Missouri School of Medicine

Victor L. Phillip’s

Vision Clinic Downtown

Wildcat Glass

Women Speak

Zimmer Spine

www.bigcedar.com