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Newsletter
Sikeston Regional Chamber
“Where Southern Hospitality Begins”
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10
what’s
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vision sikeston
enrollment
board member
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2015 board
slate
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news flash
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spotlight:
Mike Tomaszewski
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
Susan Lawrence, Executive Director
Morgan Hough, Assistant Director
215 N. New Madrid
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
Ph: 573-471-2498
Fax: 573-471-2499
E: chamber@sikeston.net
2014-2015
executive board
President:
Mike McReynolds, Mike Rentals, Inc.
1st Vice President:
Justin Taylor, Edward Jones Investments
2nd vice President:
Mackenzie Scherer, Shelter Insurance
Secertary/Treasurer:
Lisa Heuring, Missouri Delta Medical Center
At Large:
Larry Eby, Clarity Telecom
Past President:
Scott Nichols, Health Facilities Rehab
2014-2015
board members
Other Voting Members:
Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance
Cindy Farrenburg, Slusher Inc.
Zach Fayette, First State Bank and Trust
Jacob Priday, Monsanto
Matt Tanner, First State Community Bank
Mike Tomaszewski, Tetra Pak
Laura Collins, Willow & Co.
Ben Alcorn, esi.comm
Brooke Buchanan, Personal Expressions
Terry Williams, Southern Bank
Don Hart, Hart Electric & Men of Falkoff’s
Taylor Allen, Manpower
Glen Cantrell, SEMO Electric Cooperative
Ex-Offico:
Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co. Commissioner
Jon Douglass, City of Sikeston
Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic Development
Darren Chapman, Mayor of Miner
Jamie Burger, Scott Co. Commissioner
Pastor Rick Lovall, Ministerial Alliance
Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO-Sikeston
Shawn Towe, Sikeston Jaycees
Michelle Reynolds, Three Rivers College
Tom Williams, Sikeston Public Schools
2 NOVEMBER 2014
www.sikeston.net
CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
board member
NOW ENROLLING VISION SIKESTON
Mike Tomaszewski
Tetra Pak
spotlight:
On months the Sikeston Regional Chamber doesn’t have a luncheon our board members names are dropped into a bowl. The
winner of the drawing is spotlighted in the newsletter. November’s
winner was Mike Tomaszewski.
Mike Tomaszewski has worked for Tetra Pak Materials for 16 years,
he’s been a Plant Manager at several facilities within the company
for 14 years, and he has held that position in Sikeston for 8 of those
years. He is very active in the Sikeston-Miner community and
participates in a variety of organizations and events to improve the
local business climate, including a recent Basic Skills and Mentoring program initative for workforce development. Mike has been
on the SRC Board for the past two years. Mike is dedicated to the
140 employees he currently oversees with input from his supervisors and subordinates alike. The Sikeston team has made significant
improvements and grown substantially within the last 10 years.
Tetra Pak’s Sikeston plant now manufactures close to 30 different
products which go out to approximately 60 different
customers and currently produces roughly three billion cartons
per year. The Sikeston plant is a TPM Award Winner, and hopes to
obtain their second award this year, Mike and his wife Barbara have
three boys, one of which is an officer with Sikeston Department of
Public Safety.
Tetra Pak Materials creates smart food
processing and carton packaging solutions chamber
that help make the world better. With
more than 23,000 employees based in over
80​countries, their motto, “PROTECTS
Monday-Friday
WHAT’S GOOD™,” is evident and their
8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
products meet the needs of hundreds of
millions of people in more
Sikeston Regional Chamber is
than 170 countries around the world. Their closed on all legal holidays.
cutting edge technologies result in safer
and healthier food and beverage products Chamber boardroom is available
with minimal impact on the environment. to members upon request and
Protecting what’s good also means doing
pending availability.
what’s right—for their business, employees,
customers and in all Tetra Pak communities To book or check availability
- especially Sikeston.
of the Chamber Boardroom,
OFFICE HOURS
OCTOBER JOB FAIR
Twenty companies took part in the job fair last
month hosted by the Missouri Career Center in
conjunction with the Sikeston Regional Chamber
at the Clinton Building in Sikeston. The job fair
was open to the public and showcased companies
and careers from around the area. All job seekers,
veterans, and non-veterans could meet prospective employers, submit applications or ask about
job openings. Not only do job seekers benefit from
participating in job fairs, the companies involved
do as well. The Business Insider recently released an
article detailing the ways job fairs can be beneficial
to companies who participate. Job fairs give companies access to an enormous amount of potential
employees under one roof, the article states. Job
fairs also provide the chance for a company to
increase their brand awareness by getting their
names, logos, and websites to the public. Finally
the Business Insider states, job fairs give businesses
the opportunity to meet and network with other
professionals. Click here for the full article.
The Sikeston Regional Chamber is currently taking applications for
the 2015 Vision Sikeston Program. In an attempt to motivate and better prepare the upcoming leaders in the community, Vision Sikeston
introduces opportunities, realities, and challenges of our area. The
program creates a network of leaders devoted to understanding and
improving the quality of life in our community. Individuals who have
a genuine interest in leadership, desire to learn, and want to become
more involved are encouraged to participate in this program. During six one day sessions, each participant will have the opportunity
to build on existing skills by means of seminars, training workshops,
and tours. Key areas of interest covered are as follows: education,
health care, agriculture, city infrastructure, community impact, business and industry, economic growth, and leadership development.
Visit our website for more information and to register! The deadline
to enroll is January 28, 2015 act fast as there is limited availability. See
the attached flyer for more information.
SIKESTON REGIONAL CHAMBER CORPORATE SPONSORS
contact the Sikeston Regional
Chamber.
NEWSLETTER 3
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
happy thanksgiving
upcoming
november
Contact the Sikeston Regional Chamber office to promote your business’ next
event. Give us a call 573-471-2498 or email us at chamber@sikeston.net. Please
visit our website for more information about any of the events on our calendar.
COMPOST SITE OPEN
Bootheel Counseling
services 5k goblin gallop
monday
Public Library Board of
Trustees meeting
Sikeston City Council
meeting
tuesday
Jr. Trailblazers Walking
Club meeting
thursday
SRC MIXER HOSTED BY THE
DEPOT MUSEUM
friday
DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE
saturday
DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE
monday
Housing Authority Commission meeting
Park Board meeting
Donna taylor, financial
fitness in src office
tuesday
veterans day
src offices closed
VFW MEMORIAL CEREMONY
saturday
Compost Site open
monday
Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Commission
meeting
Public Safety Advisory
Board meeting
tuesday
DED Board meeting
Board of Municipal Utilities Commission meeting
NOVEMBER 3
NOVEMBER 4
NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER 7
NOVEMBER 8
NOVEMBER 10
NOVEMBER 11
NOVEMBER 15
NOVEMBER 17
NOVEMBER 18
wednesday
NOVEMBER 19
thursday
NOVEMBER 20
friday
NOVEMBER 21
Sikeston City Council
study session
trc tRIVIA NIGHT
monday
City Council meeting
tuesday
VNA Grief Support Group
Meeting
thursday
THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER 24
NOVEMBER 25
NOVEMBER 27
friday
NOVEMBER 28
4 NOVEMBER 2014
chamber luncheon
SRC CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING holiday
www.sikeston.net
Strategic Plan Implementation Commission meeting
SRC and city offices
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
board of directors nominations
In accordance with SRC bylaws the slate is publicized to the membership as of November 10th. If any
five SRC voting members wish to submit an alternate candidate-causing a ballot election by full membership- they must submit the candidate’s name with 5 member’s signatures by November 15th. If no
additional candidates are submitted, the Board of Directors will act on the slate as presented during its
November 25th regular meeting.
At Large: Mike McReynolds
Health Care: Scott Reynolds
Below is the slate of Directors recommended by the Nominating Committee to serve a
three-year term beginning January 1, 2015:
ULTIMATE FLOORING AND
PAINT 3RD ANNUAL CHILI BASH
Sikeston Tax Increment Financing
Commission public hearing
sikeston regional chamber
The following Board members terms end on December 31, 2014:
saturday
NOVEMBER 1
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEWS
At Large: Brad Burrick, Nestle Purina
Heathcare: Mechelle Farmer, Ferguson Medical Group
Following approval of the election for the new directors, the Board will elect
officers for 2014 at its December meeting.
Trailblazers Adult Walking Club meeting
Many may not be aware of the
services that are available to
entrepreneurs in Southeast
Missouri but in fact, there are
several. Paradi.me is a new
co-entrepreneurship service
company based in Southeast
Missouri. The business offers
participants a hands-on approach to innovative business
models for those looking to
start a business or enter a new
market with an existing idea/
product. Paradi.me has developed a uniquely innovative
set of training and coaching
programs which uses emerg-
opportunities abound
ing methods and new tools to
give entrepreneurs the advantages they need to put start
ups on a path beyond launch.
The goal is to provide a profitability and scalability analysis
to help existing companies
infuse innovation and enhance
current business models, often
this type of objective assessment creates spin-off ideas or
startups and works to ensure
suitability of those projects.
Another service provider
in the area is the Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneur-
ship (CIE) whose Operation
Jumpstart, is a micro-enterprise development program
that partners with organizations seeking to assist aspiring
entrepreneurs. Combining
flexible training materials, certifications training and online
resources, this innovative and
comprehensive program can
build the foundation businesses need in expanding
entrepreneurial communities
of opportunity. The program
features a method to determine whether a business idea
is feasible; including: concept
development, market research,
market analysis, financial projections and case studies.
Both companies are open to
work with entrepreneurs at all
levels and the Sikeston Regional Chamber can help
put the pieces of the puzzle together. To develop our homegrown talent here, in Southeast Missouri, means success
for ALL of our businesses. In
addition, scholarships and
sponsorships may be available
for your innovative concept,
contact SRC today to develop
your enterprise or idea!
NEWSLETTER 5
MEMBERS
LOCAL NEWS: CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES
news flash
SCISSORS AND SHOVELS
Has your business received an important achievement or do you have some new additions to your team? We want to know about it so that we can share the news with
other Chamber members. Submit your News Flash items here.
The Sikeston Regional Chamber welcomes the opportunity
to help you make your ribbon cutting and grand opening a
special event. Contact Susan or Morgan to schedule your
event at 573-471-2498 or send an email to: chamber@
sikeston.net.
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New Member Open House & Ribbon Cutting
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New Member Open House & Ribbon Cutting
BOOTHEEL COUNSELING
RHODES 101 STOP
Lakeside Drive | 573-471-0800
New Office Location Ground Breaking
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Final Friday Coffee Mixer
Sikeston Outlet Stores is proud
to announce two of their national
retailers were recently ranked at the
top of the list for customer satisfaction according to a
recent Outlet
Store ratings
report from
Consumer
Reports.org
as recently
reported
on NBC’s
Today’s
Show. BonWorth and Carter’s Babies and Kids
were the two stores receiving this
distinguished honor according to
Kyla Evans, Marketing Director at
Sikeston Outlet Stores. “We would
like to thank our local customers for
helping these two stores receive this
top ranking which was based on a
survey of over 50 of the nation’s major national outlet chains. You have
two of the best outlet stores right
here in Sikeston, and we hope that
everyone realizes what an honor
this is not only on a national but local level as well”, says Evans. Carter’s and BonWorth have been with
the outlet mall from the beginning
when Sikeston Outlet Stores opened
in the spring of 1993. For more
information: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/12/
the-inside-dope-about-outlet-malls/
index.htm
Erin Alcorn joined Alcorn Realty
just two months ago, but growing
up as the daughter of a property
developer, she’s anything but new
to the business. “Moving, selling,
renting…it’s all I knew growing
up.” When the opportunity arose
to work real estate in the town she
grew up in, Erin felt home buyers
and sellers always need new, fresh
ideas. “You can only do so many
additions and changes to your own
home. How much fun to help others! It’s rewarding finding the right
property for the right buyer and
helping them visualize their life
there.” Relating to a real estate agent
is very important. Erin feels it’s
crucial to be under the direction of
a broker who knows their business
and can teach their agents every
step of the way. Alcorn Realty currently employs twenty agents under
Sonny Alcorn, who has been a
licensed broker since 1972. “I want
to provide exceptional service! My
husband
Ben
and I
have
three
children
in different schools throughout Sikeston.
Between their activities and our
own, we’re all over town. I’m always
looking for what’s new on the market and how I can help clients”.
Historic Downtown Sikeston
Notice the fresh ink hue staining the fingertips of everyone
downtown these days? The
Historic Downtown Sikeston
in partnership with the Downtown Merchant Association
has a new
magazine, and
we can’t
put it
down!
BRINK is
the brainchild of
downtown merchants, the baby of
tireless volunteers, and one
seriously good looking piece
of print. In it’s pages you’ll
find food, merchant profiles,
events, arts and entertainment.
It’s part what Downtown looks
like today and part what it will
look like tomorrow.
Search around town for a copy
- on shelves, at hotels, in waiting rooms. Better yet, come
downtown and ask any merchant about it. You don’t want
to miss this.
The Sikeston Regional Chamber Facebook page is close to 1,000 like!
Help us reach our goal by sharing and liking our Facebook page,
Sikeston Regional Chamber. When you do, you will be entered to win
one of two gift cards from local Chamber members! We will announce
the winners when we reach 1,000 likes!
NEWSLETTER 7
VISION SIKESTON
leadership program
QUICK FACTS:
-SIX, ONE DAY SESSIONS HELD THE THIRD THURSDAY
OF EACH MONTH FROM ROUGHLY 8:30-4:30
-TO ENSURE MAXIMUM BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAM,
ATTENDANCE AT EACH SESSION IS REQUIRED
-DRESS CODE IS BUSINESS CASUAL,
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED
-LUNCH IS PROVIDED
-SOME TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED,
CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED
HOW TO APPLY:
1. GO ONLINE TO WWW.SIKESTON.NET,
CLICK ON “VISION SIKESTON” UNDER
“PROGRAMS” IN THE CHAMBER TAB
AND DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE YOUR
REGISTRATION FORM
2. TURN IT IN BY EMAIL, FAX, OR IN
PERSON, BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2015
CONTACT US
215 N. NEW MADRID
SIKESTON, MO 63801
PHONE: 573-471-2498
FAX: 573-471-2499
EMAIL: CHAMBER@SIKESTON.NET