Chamber Flash - Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Flash
Creating opportunities that drive
commerce and promote business.
May 6, 2016
Upcoming Events
Welcome New Chamber
Members!
Ribbon Cutting
Warrensburg Neighbors
Tuesday, May 10th, 4 PM
Timeless Reflections, 118 W. Pine St.
We’re proud to announce our newest
Chamber member!
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, May 16th, 4PM—JMCR
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, May 18th 7:30—9 AM at American Legion
Guest Speaker: Brigadier General Paul Tibbets IV
Chamber Leads Exchange Group
Thursday, May 19th, 4PM—JMCR
Mandy Barton
51 NW 575 Road
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-909-2058
Ribbon Cutting
Xplosions—Celebrating 1 Year Anniversary
Wednesday, May 25th, 5 PM
265 SE State Route 13
Chamber University
Wednesday, May 25th, 11:45-1 PM - JMCR
FREE One-on-One Business Consultations
Monday, May 30th, 2-4 PM by Appointment Only
JMCR
Military Affairs Committee
Tuesday, May 31st, 4 PM —JMCR
Member Relations Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 1st, 3:30 PM —JMCR
Revo 3D Marketing uses 3 dimensional
photographic views of homes, businesses, and
various other types of properties. If you are looking
to gain exposure in an effort to expand your
customer base or want to sell homes faster - Revo
3D Marketing is the way to go!
Inside this issue:
Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, June 6th, 4PM —JMCR
Chamber Leads Exchange Group
Tuesday, June 7th, 8 AM—JMCR
Member Orientation
Tuesday, June 21st, 4 PM —JMCR
16th Annual Chamber
Golf Tournament
Friday, June 24th, 9 AM
Keth Memorial Golf Course
See page 6 For more information
Ribbon Cuttings
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WIN Luncheon
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Member News
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Gift Certificate & M2M Participants
20 & 21
Chamber Info, Chamber Board and Staff
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Featured Chamber Sponsors
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For all events RSVP to chamber@warrensburg.org or 660-747-3168.
NEXT CHAMBER FLASH May 20th
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Please note our reservation policy:
No-shows to charged events will be billed.
If you are interested in attending a committee meeting please
contact the Chamber office at 660-747-3168.
Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held
a ribbon cutting for Thrivent Financial. Rick
Squiric from the Daily Star Journal represented
the Chamber and spoke about Warrensburg’s
own Jeremy VanWey and his new career path
as a Thrivent Financial Representative after
working many years with the Warrensburg Fire
Department.
Chamber Ambassadors Scott Patrick and Dan
Houx anchored the ribbon as Jeremy
surrounded by his family and friends cut the
ribbon which welcomed Thrivent Financial
into the Chamber family.
For more information contact 660-909-4765 or
visit https://www.facebook.com/
jeremy.vanwey.thrivent/?fref=ts
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Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting
ceremony for Twister Sports at their new location 240 NW
State Route 13, Warrensburg, Missouri.
Member relations committee member Rick Squiric introduced
Twister Sports owners Danielle and Justin Johnston and Angie
and Dustin Fritsch as well as welcomed State Representative
Denny Hoskins, Mayor Casey Renfrow, council member Robin
Allen and family and friends. Twister Sports offer instruction
in cheerleading, dance, tumbling, gymnastics and martial
arts. The owners have plans to continue to grow and add more
exciting new programs to their building.
Resolutions for Twister Sports for their contribution to the
economic development of the state of Missouri was presented
by State Representative Denny Hoskins and Manager of
Entrepreneurship and Business Development Kelly Dyer on
behalf of Senator David Pearce. Kelly also presented the Rising
Star Award from the University of Missouri Extension Business
Development Program (BDP)’s Missouri Small Business
Technology & Development Centers (MO SBTDC); a statewide
network of business counselors.
Shown in the photo anchoring the ribbon is Superintendent Dr.
Scott Patrick and Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Taylor
as a Twister Sports cheerleader, Jorden Trappett prepares to cut
the ribbon.
For more information contact Twister Sports at 660-238-0577
or you can visit their page at http://twistersports.com/.
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Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon
cutting ceremony for Country Charm Rentals at 420 NW
701 Road, Centerview, MO.
Chamber Ambassador Joe Warren started off welcoming
local official council member Robin Allen along with
family members, mother Betty Lamb, sister Deanna Lamb
and friends. Country Charm Rental owner Anita Ellis
shared all the unique items the business offers. The
vintage, antique items are especially popular with those
desiring a shabby, rustic and industrial charm. Items for
life events and photo props, such as weddings, receptions,
parties, reunions, anniversaries, baby showers and
holidays are all available. It’s a “Stylish décor for nearly
any event worth having!”
Anchoring the ribbon is Chamber Ambassadors Sharri
Carter and Joe Warren as owner, Anita Ellis prepares to
cut the ribbon.
For more information you may contact Anita Ellis at 660238-0257 or visit their page
http://www.countrycharmrentals.com/.
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WIN Luncheon
On Friday, April 22nd we had our
WIN luncheon held at Heroes.
Lisa Wallis with Missouri
Extension was our guest speaker.
She talked about Caregivers and
Changing Family Roles and how it
can be emotionally and physically
draining. She handed out a booklet
to help build caregiver confidence.
SueAnn Carter, chair of the WIN
Committee raffled off beautiful
flowers to those who attended.
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THANK YOU to Our Golf Sponsors!
16th
2000-2016
GOLF HOLE SPONSORS
PRIZE DONATIONS
1450 KOKO & 98.5 The Bar
Action Realty
Carlyle Van Lines
Central Missouri Community Credit Union
Daily Star Journal
Enbridge
Equity Bank
F&C Bank
Flexible Staffing
Flexible Staffing
Gillum & Gillum, CPA, LLC
Insight Eye Care
Jaeger Tire
J.W. Franklin Co.
Johnson County Community Health
Johnson County Title
KCP&L
KXKX-FM
Lamm Tech Resources
Missouri American Water
Murdock Banner
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Park University
Reasbeck Construction, Inc.
Septagon Construction Co
Show Me Landfill
UCM Performing Arts Series
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Warrensburg Collision
Warrensburg R-VI School District
Western Missouri Medical Center
Whiteman Spouses Club
Carmike Cinemas
Country Kitchen
Cross Eyed Cricket
Fitter’s Pub
Heroes Restaurant
KC Royals Tickets
PLAYERS Restaurant Lounge
Rib Crib
Sonic Drive In
Traditions
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Golf Gift Bag
Wood’s Supermarket
WMMC
Beverage Cart Sponsors
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Tent Sponsor
RE/MAX United
Lunch Sponsor
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Breakfast Sponsor
Bi-Lo Country Mart
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Every morning when getting ready
for the day, Crossroads patient
Carolyn Duran is told to, “grab
Elvis!” And she does – with a
twinkle in her eye and a coquettish
smile dancing across her face.
decades-long morning ritual,
waking to his hits and listening
straight through breakfast.
“Jailhouse Rock” and “Blue Suede
Shoes” never fail to bring a smile
to Carolyn’s weathered face even
amidst her suffering today. But
In this case, “Elvis,” is Carolyn’s
then again, Carolyn is tough – like
bath towel and stand-in for the
her idol, she worked tirelessly all
King himself. Carolyn idolizes
her life, doing whatever it took to
Elvis Presley in every sense of the gallantly raise her three beautiful
word – always has. She remembers girls all by herself.
hearing him play on the radio for
the first time – a fellow Southerner, Carolyn was long overdue to visit
full of swagger and singing blues
Graceland – Elvis’ 23-room estate.
laced with country and gospel
So, Crossroads arranged a private
notes to bring together American
tour throughout every nook and
music from both sides of the color hallway alongside her daughter and
line that was unlike anything ever granddaughter, saving plenty of
heard before. He became a
time to linger over Presley’s iconic
hip-shaking symbol of liberation
wardrobe.
for the staid 1950s and, with his
natural good looks, the heartthrob They ventured in as many rooms as
of nearly ever teenage girl.
possible, stopping to adoringly
Carolyn was no exception.
caress furniture (Did Elvis eat at
this table?), and fabrics (Was this
In fact, Carolyn owns near allthe quilt he slept under?), and even
things Elvis (including the towel!) walls (Do you think he leaned
and still maintains her
against here?). It was dreamy!
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Carolyn had never been this close
to the altar of The King, so to share
this experience with her loved ones
was nearly euphoric.
Ironically, Elvis died on Carolyn’s
birthday but four decades later his
influence on modern music – and
modern women – still reigns
supreme. Carolyn has even
requested that Presley’s “My Way”
be played at her funeral – a
touching, and fitting, tribute to
them both.
Representative Denny Hoskins
District 54 - Serving parts of Johnson and Pettis counties
House and Senate Complete Fiscal Year 2017 State
Operating Budget
After long hours of discussion and compromise, the Missouri House and Senate came to a final agreement on the state operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins in July of this year. In its final form the budget checks in at $27.26
billion. Because the House had based its original budget on a more conservative revenue estimate than was used by the
governor and the Senate, the House version also contained a surplus revenue fund to capture any additional revenues that
would come in above the estimate. The
compromise version of the budget does away with the
surplus revenue fund and instead is based on a slightly
higher revenue estimate than was originally used by the House. The end result is a fiscally responsible spending plan based
on realistic revenue projections that makes wise use of taxpayer dollars.
Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2017 state operating budget as it now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law can be
viewed here: http://us10.campaign-archive2.com/?u=76acf0ffa2d31d147ba3d5ce5&id=a7334706ee&e=a2d774df24
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Should you ever have any questions or need additional information, please let me know.
I am honored to serve you and your interests in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Until next time,
Denny Hoskins
District 54
Jan and Lindel Jones with Representative Hoskins,
Senator Pearce, Representative Dohrman and
Representative Beard. The Jones' traveled to Jefferson
City via Amtrak and spent the day with legislators and
toured the Missouri Supreme Court.
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Jessica Pyle from Boys and Girls
Club of West Central, Rep.
Hoskins and Melanie Prouty with
Youth Candidate of the Year -
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Save 25% When You Travel
Midweek on the Missouri
River Runner
All aboard for some limitedtime, midweek fare savings on
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Blackouts and other restrictions
may apply.
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WMMC Board Members Sworn In
Warrensburg MO (April 13, 2016)
—Recently, Larry Purcell, DDS,
(5-Year Term) and Liz Fatka
(1-Year Unexpired Term) were
elected onto the Western Missouri
Medical Center (WMMC) Board
of Trustees. Dr. Purcell and Mrs.
Fatka were sworn in on Thursday,
April 12, by County Clerk Diane
Norcross Thompson.
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Dr. Purcell has served on the
Board since April 2006 and Mrs.
Fatka since August 2015.
The Board also elected officers:
 Greg Hassler – Chair
 Rita White – Vice Chair
 Liz Fatka – Secretary
 Stephanie Long, MD Treasurer
 Larry Purcell, DDS – Trustee
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Twisters hip hop teams took FIRST PLACE at US
Finals! It was AMAZING and the first time this has
ever been done in Warrensburg!
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Looking for an easy gift?
Look no further!
Gift
Certificates
Available!
The Chamber has Gift Certificates
with over 50 local Chamber
participants in denominations of $5,
$10, $20 & $50.
Click here
to read all
about it!
Click here
to find out
more
Call the Chamber office today at
660 747-3168 or click on the
certificate to find out more!
Interested in increasing your
brand awareness?
There are many benefits of
Chamber Sponsorship!
Call the Chamber today for
more information at
660-747-3168
other by offering
members-only discounts to
other current
Chamber members.
Show your M2M card to
receive these great deals!
Our Member 2 Member
Discount Program is
designed to encourage
Chamber business
members to support each
LOOKING
You do not
have to be a
Chamber
Member
to attend!
Contact the Chamber office if
you need a M2M card.
To see a list of participating
members CLICK HERE
Next group:
Thursday
May 19th
4 PM
If you refer 4 New Member to become a
part of our Chamber, your next year’s
membership is FREE!
To find out more information
Click Here
FOR
LEADS?
Come build relationships and
make connections at the
Chamber Leads
Exchange Group!
Two meetings each month:
First Tuesday at 8 AM
Third Thursday at 4 PM
In the Jack Moore
Community Room at the
Chamber of Commerce
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Member Services
Small Business & Technology Development Centers
Funded by the Small Business Administration, the SBTDCs assists businesses with marketing, strategic planning, one-on-one business consultation, financial analysis planning,
and a series of hands on development programs for entrepreneurs. The Chamber works
to bring these services to your attention, and Chamber members receive a discount on training classes.
Contact Jeff Samborski with the Jackson County SBTDC at 816-252-5051 or samborskij@missouri.edu, or Kelly Dyer
with the Missouri Chamber SBTDC at 573-634-3511 or kdyer@mochamber.com.
Constant Contact’s Chamber Program provides their effective marketing tools, for FREE! Included benefits:
Want a great way to save on all your office supplies?
Stop by the Chamber office to pick up an
Office Depot Store Purchasing Card
OR
 Email marketing for up to 5,000 contacts (discounted
thereafter)
 Event, survey, and social marketing tools
 Custom branded email templates
 Support and advice from award winning coaches and
click the
National Chamber Program
logo above for information
on how you can
local marketing experts
 Product discounts - up to 25% off!
SAVE BIG!
Contact the Chamber for more information!
is a live online resource
presented in simple
language and designed to
help you manage your most important resource — your
employees! Chamber members have exclusive access to
this great resource at https://hrsimple.com/
Forgot your log in information? Call the Chamber office at
660-747-3168 and we’ll provide
it. Don’t forget you can also
sign up to receive updates.
The Jack
Moore
Community
Room is
available to
rent for
meetings,
seminars, or other events. Chamber members receive a
significantly reduced rental rate. The room includes a
kitchenette with a sink and refrigerator, is wheelchair
accessible, and bathroom facilities are available in the depot
waiting area.
Call the Chamber office to make a reservation.
New Chamber members receive a free marketing consultation, a
one-time Buy 1, Get 2 Free advertisement deal, and a free 6-month
subscription. Contact the Advertising Director for information.
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Board of Directors 2015 – 2016
Casey Lund, Chair
Warrensburg Collision Repair Center
220 West Young, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-2011 Fax: (660) 429-6405
info@warrensburgcollision.com
Term Expires: June 2017
Steve Fox
Fox Heating & Cooling LLC
448 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2992
foxheatingandcooling@hotmail.com
Term Expires: June 2018
Rick Solomon, Chair Emeritus
Alpha Property Management Services, LLC
219 Emerson St., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-6042
rick@alpharentswsbg.com
Term Expires: June 2016
Scott Crist
Western Missouri Medical Center
403 Burkarth Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2500
scrist@wmmc.com
Term Expires: June 2017
Scott Patrick, Chair Elect
Warrensburg R-VI School District
P.O. Box 638, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7823
spatrick@warrensburgr6.org
Term Expires: June 2017
Sharri Carter
Johnson County Community Health Services
723 PCA Road, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6121
Sharri.Carter@lpha.mo.gov
Term Expires: June 2017
Karen Sligh, Secretary
Mary Kay, Independent Sales Director
134 SW 95 Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-0098
karensligh@centurylink.net
Term Expires: June 2016
Jeff Franklin
J.W. FRANKLIN CO.
123 E. Gay St., Ste.ES-V, Warrensburg, MO
64093
(660) 747-9854
jeff@jwfranklin.com
Term Expires: June 2018
Jeff Florida, Treasurer
F&C Bank
P.O. Box 157, Holden, MO 64040
(660) 732-5516
jflorida@fandcbank.com
Term Expires: June 2018
Donna Czerniak
Exceptional Properties Realty LLC
223 E. Market St., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 362-0288
Donna@SoldbyDonna.com@gmail.com
Term Expires: June 2016
Steve Latour
Sigma Tau Gamma
101 Ming St., Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-747-2222
slatour@sigmataugamma.org
Term Expires: June 2017
Joe Warren
The Daily Star-Journal
P.O. Box 68, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-8123
joe.warren@npgco.com
Term Expires: June 2018
John Yost
515 Westgate Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093
j.yost@charter.net
Term Expires: June 2016
Chamber Staff
Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director
staylor@warrensburg.org
Leanne Larson, Office Manager
llarson@warrensburg.org
Brooke Samack, Communications Coordinator
bsamack@warrensburg.org
Get
Connected.
Stay
Connected.
Sara Ring, Member Relations Coordinator
sring@warrensburg.org
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Mission
The Greater Warrensburg Area
Chamber of Commerce create
opportunities that drive
commerce and
promote business.
The Chamber Flash
is a twice-monthly email publication, out
on the FIRST and THIRD Fridays of each
month. It’s a great way for Chamber
members to share information
about their businesses!
It also keeps members up to date with
member benefits, networking events
and other activities.
Space in the Chamber Flash is
an included member benefit
for Chamber members only. E-mail your
print ready ad in JPG format
to chamber@warrensburg.org by
noon Wednesday for Friday publication.
You must resubmit your flyer each
week you would like it published.
Non-members, upon their request, receive
this publication as a courtesy service.
The Chamber Flash is compiled and
written by Communications Coordinator
Brooke Samack.
Interested in membership or
sponsorship?
Contact Sara Ring at
sring@warrensburg.org or at the
Chamber office,
660-747-3168 ext. 222 or email
chamber@warrensburg.org.
Please share the
Chamber Flash with
your staff, colleagues,
friends and family!
Thank You To Our Featured Sponsors
Thank You To Our Friends of the Chamber
STEVE FARR
ANN & JIM HOUX
PAUL POLYCHRONIS
COMMITTEE TO ELECT HOUX
Click on each logo for information
about the state and national
Chambers of Commerce:
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