Chamber Flash - Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Flash
Creating opportunities that drive
commerce and promote business.
August 5, 2016
Upcoming Events
Chamber Board Meeting & Orientation
Monday, August 8th, 4 PM—JMCR
Chamber Leads Exchange Group
Thursday, August 18th, 4 PM—JMCR
University of Central Missouri
First Day Back to School
Monday, August 15th
R-VI School District
First Day Back to School
Thursday, August 25th
FREE One-On-One Business Consultation
Monday, August 29th, By Appt Only—JMCR
Eggs & Issues
Sponsored by CenturyLink
Tuesday, August 30th, 7:30-8:30 AM
445 E. Gay St, Rooms B&C
For more information see page 21
Chamber University
Mike Keith Insurance
Free lunch provided!
Wednesday, August 31st, 11:45-1PM—JMCR
Ribbon Cutting
World Finance Corporation
Thursday, September 1st, 11:30 AM
120 E. Cooper, Suite 1
Chamber Leads Exchange Group
Tuesday, September 6th, 8 AM—JMCR
Member Relations Meeting
Wednesday, September 7th, 3:30 PM—JMCR
PAINT THE TOWN RED!
Tuesday, September 6-8th—See pg. 14
GET THE RED OUT!
Thursday, September 8th, 4-6:30 PM
Located on Holden Street
Inside this issue:
Chamber Annual Awards & Social
2-3
Ribbon Cuttings
4-5
Member News
6-19
New Chamber Benefits
Chamber Info, Chamber Board and Staff
Featured Chamber Sponsors
20-22
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For all events RSVP to chamber@warrensburg.org or 660-747-3168.
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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.
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Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the 55th year
celebration of Central Missouri Community
Credit Union at 620 N. Maguire St.,
Warrensburg, MO.
Celebrating in 60’s style today was their
wonderful staff dressed to impress. Anchoring
the ribbon is Executive Director Suzanne Taylor
and Ambassador Casey Lund, owner of
Warrensburg Collison as Carol White, President
of Central Missouri Community Credit Union
surrounded by staff prepares to cut the ribbon.
For more information contact Central Missouri
Credit Union at 660-747-3311 or visit their web
page at cmccreditunion.org
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Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Western Missouri Medical
Center’s Level III Stroke Center Designation at 403 Burkarth Rd., Warrensburg, MO.
Chamber Board Chair Scott Patrick started the event off by welcoming our guests, Mayor Casey Renfrow, our
speaker Dr. David Glover, Chamber members and friends and family. He spoke about how adding this
addition will greatly help our hospital and area in this much needed critical time in case of a stroke. Darinda
Reberry also spoke and said, “Care during the ‘golden hour’ is important to the treatment and recovery of
stroke patients.” She went on to add that Western Missouri Medical Center is now a referral center, meaning
that they are able to provide life-saving treatment and thankful for the wonderful emergency responders.
David Glover, MD, a board-certified family and sports medicine physician at Central Family & Sports
Medicine spoke about his own experience after suffering from a stroke. He presented to WMMC where the
designated stroke team was activated. Per the protocols, he received a CT within 10 minutes and a plan of
treatment was determined. He was then transported to a facility where the clot would be retrieved and back to
normal within three hours from the onset of his symptoms. He said, “Saving lives is about more than life and
death, it’s about saving the life you built.”
Anchoring the ribbon is Chamber Board Chair Scott Patrick and Chamber Ambassador Joe Warren, while Dr.
David Glovers prepares to cut the ribbon surrounded by WMMC staff, family and friends.
For more information contact Western Missouri Medical Center at 660-747-2500 or visit their web page
at wmmc.com
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Friday July 29th Chamber Executive Director,
Suzanne Taylor along with UCM Intern Andie
Sumpter, represented the Chamber while
attending the celebration of our nations best or
the best at Whiteman Air Force Base. With the
leadership from Military Affairs Committee
members Marie Robison and SueAnn Carter,
twelve gift bags full of Warrensburg’s generosity
was shared with the quarterly award winners
from the 509th Bomb Squadron and the 20th
Attack Tent Unit. Whiteman Air Force Base
honors their top military personnel on a quarterly
basis and the next award program will be October
2016. Please consider joining the wonderful
group of Chamber members that contribute to
this special event.
A “BIG SHOUT OUT” and thank you to the all
the Chamber members that once again gave from
their businesses; gift certificates, gift cards and
promotional items. Please note the highlighted
businesses that have contributed to this program
continuously over the past ten years:
Alewel’s Country Meats
Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.
Central Missouri Community
Credit Union
Country Kitchen
CrossEyed Cricket
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill of
Warrensburg
Euphoria
Finnane Robison Dental
F&C Bank
Heroes Restaurant
Jimmy John’s Gourmet
Sandwiches
Old Drum Coffeehouse and
Bakery
Oriental Cuisine
Pack ‘N’ Mail
Rib Crib
Ridgeview Café
Rudy’s Frame Shop &
Gallery
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Sonic Drive In
The Daily Star Journal
The Go-Go Bean
University of Central
Missouri Athletics
University of Central
Missouri, Performing Arts
Series
University of Central
Missouri, Military & Veteran
Services
Wanda Skelton State Farm
Insurance Warrensburg/
Concordia
Contact:
Mike Greife
News Bureau Manager
mgreife@ucmo.edu
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UCM Launches ‘The UCM Experience Kickoff’
for Incoming Freshman
First year students entering the University of Central
join the group Friday morning, Aug. 12. Following
Missouri this fall will receive a head start on learning
Freshman Convocation, students will be treated to
about college life as they participate in the UCM
brunch, followed by the exploration of opportunities
Experience Kickoff Aug. 11-14.
offered by the university’s academic colleges. Following
Sponsored and coordinated UCM Office of Student
lunch, the afternoon breakout sessions will cover a
Experience and Engagement, the new program was
variety of topics, offering important information for
created to alleviate the apprehension that often
incoming college freshmen. Students will end the day
accompanies the move to college, easing the transition
with a movie on the football field in Audrey Walton
into the freshman year.
Stadium following entertainment by the Marching Mules
"The move to college can be daunting for students and
marching band.
their families as they adjust to campus life," said Emily
Saturday brings more breakout session conducted by
Bergsieker, assistant director of Student Activities.
faculty and staff volunteers, with an opportunity to visit
"UCM developed this program to allow new students to
the Engaged Community Fair, where students can learn
arrive on campus a few days before upperclassmen,
more about Warrensburg and what it has to offer.
giving them time to learn about their new home away
Magician Todd Migliacci will provide evening
from home and acquire the initial information and skills
entertainment.
they will need for a successful start to a rewarding
The UCM Experience participants will have an
college career."
opportunity to attend worship services on Sunday
Freshman students living in university housing will
morning. Following lunch, small group sessions will
arrive with their families on Thursday evening, Aug. 11, continue, with the Union Experience in the Elliott
with move-in scheduled for 5-8 p.m. The Mule Team,
Student Union providing a variety of opportunities for
made up of student volunteers, will be joined by faculty, entertainment and fun from 8-11 p.m.
staff and the executive board of Spotlight, the student
Residence halls will open or occupancy by
programming organization, in assisting with the move-
upperclassmen at 10 a.m. Sunday.
in. Events for student begin later that evening with floor
Learn more about the UCM Experience Kickoff at
meeting and social gatherings in the residence halls.
ucmo.edu/experience.
Commuting and non-traditional freshman students will
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The City of Warrensburg would like to remind residents
that the “Back to School Sales Tax Holiday” will be Friday, August 5th-Sunday August 7th, 2016. Both Johnson County and the City of Warrensburg will be honoring the tax free holiday weekend. The three-day sale will
begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and run through Sunday.
We encourage everyone to shop locally and benefit from
this great occasion and take advantage of all the local
savings.
Mayor, Casey Renfrow expressed, “Tax free weekend is
an exciting time for our community. I’m anxious to see
how many families benefit from purchasing tax exempt
items as they prepare for the upcoming school year.”
The following items will be tax exempt in Warrensburg:
Clothing and shoes up to $100 on a single item
• No tax exemption on accessories such as jewelry,
scarves, watches, ties, belts, headbands, umbrellas, etc.
School supplies up to $50 per purchase
KMOS August Pledge
Chamber Members, we need THREE
members to help answer the phones on
August 28th from 5:30pm-10:00pm for
International Night in honor of Worldview
returning to KMOS? Starting at 6:00 pm with
Rick Steves, followed by a new show about
Downtown Abbey and ending with an episode
of Maigret from Worldview.
If you would like to help out,
contact the Chamber of
Commerce at 660-747-3168.
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Entrepreneurs/Small Business Volunteers Sought to Work
with Students to Develop New Businesses
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Elliott Union Ballroom (238-240)
University of Central Missouri – 500 S. Holden Street –
Warrensburg, Missouri
Honorary Host and Keynote Speaker: Regional
Entrepreneur of the Year - Danny O’Neill, Bean Baron
and Founder of The Roasterie.
O’Neill launched the high-quality coffee producer in
1993, and has grown it progressively over the last 23
years to include a broad line of specialty coffees, teas,
and other products. An outspoken advocate of Kansas
City entrepreneurship, he opened the first Roasterie Café
in Brookside in 2005. The company has escalated to
include three cafés and a roasting factory with event
space. He serves on a number of advisory boards for
Kansas City companies and associations. O’Neill credits
the Roasterie’s success to his mentors and advisors,
including Barnett Helzberg – former Owner and
President of Helzberg Diamonds and Founder of the
Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program which
pairs seasoned, successful entrepreneur mentors with less
-experienced entrepreneur mentees.
During our BIG IDEA workshop activities, Entrepreneur
-Mentors will work with teams of students to develop a
range of compelling value propositions for targeted
customer segments in the campus community. Next,
they will explore marketing pathways, distribution
channels, key partnerships, activities and resources
required, and projected financials. The process also
includes networking elements that provide students the
chance to connect with potential mentors and advisors.
Lunch with Keynote Presentation by Danny O’Neill –
O’Neill will share his own entrepreneurial journey, the
impact of mentoring on his life and business, and his
ideas about the future of new business opportunities in
the region. Entrepreneurs will have the chance to
network with one another over lunch, as well.
The event will culminate with a Preliminary BIG IDEA
Business Pitch Contest where 18 teams will compete for
recognition as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize winners –
followed by an open networking forum for Entrepreneurs
and students to continue their conversations.
Please contact Dan Jensen, Program Coordinator,
(jensen@ucmo.edu, 660-543-8039) to register or for
more information.
BIG IDEA Conference Agenda – Wednesday,
August 24, 2016
8:30 a.m..
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
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Registration and Networking
including Roasterie Coffee and Teas
Welcome
“Speed Networking” with
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and
Students
BIG IDEA Workshop – Entrepreneur
-Mentors work with Student Teams
Lunch and Keynote Presentation –
Danny O’Neill, Bean Baron, The
Roasterie
Preliminary BIG IDEA Business
Pitch Workshop
BIG IDEA Business Pitch
Competition
Awards and Closing Remarks
Open Networking
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Enhanced Enterprise Zone
receives state approval
SUE STERLING Staff writer
Warrensburg – The state approved the first Johnson
County Enhanced Enterprise Zone, Program
Administrator Tracy Brantner said Thursday.
The Missouri Department of Economic
Development website showed the state approved
the zone, designated as the 137th in the state, July
27. “We’re on the map,” Brantner told the zone
Advisory Board on Thursday.
State approval means the Enhanced Enterprise Zone
Advisory Board can accept applications from
businesses that want to locate or expand in the zone
“The exciting part is we’re in business,” board
Chairman Richard Lloyd said, adding some projects
may be close to applying.
Application must be made to the board, which
determines if the business qualifies. If the board
approved, then the County Commission will
consider a resolution to establish the abatement
level based on jobs created, investment made and
wages paid. Abatements begin when the project is
approved. The construction period will count
toward the years of total abatement.
The county assessor will assess existing property to
establish real estate and personal property tax bases.
After construction, the business must notify the
zone board in writing.
The program offers real estate tax abatements.
The zone encompasses parts of Warrensburg; all of
Centerview, Holden and Leeton; parts of the
Chilhowee, Crest Ridge, Holden, Kingsville, Leeton
and Warrensburg school districts; and the Holden
Business Park, Show Me Industrial Park, Shamrock
Business Park and Warrensburg Industrial Center.
The advisory board set guidelines businesses must
meet to locate in the zone, and developed
qualifications and abatement levels for exceeding
minimum requirements.
Businesses meeting minimum requirements must
make an investment of $100,000 and add two
employees to received a 50 percent tax abatement
for 10 years. Businesses exceeding the minimum
investment, the average payroll and the minimum
number of employees can receive additional
abatements.
To apply, contact Brantner at the Johnson County
Economic Development Corp. office at the Johnson
County Courthouse, 300 N. Holden St. or call the
office at (660) 7470244.
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Member Services
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Board of Directors 2016 – 2017
Scott Patrick, Chair
Warrensburg R-VI School District
P.O. Box 638, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7823
spatrick@warrensburgr6.org
Term Expires: June 2017
Casey Lund, Chair Emeritus
Warrensburg Collision
220 West Young St., Warrensburg, MO
64093
(660) 429-2011 Fax: (660) 429– 6405
Info@warrensburgcollision.com
Term Expires: June 2017
Sharri Carter, Chair Elect
Johnson County Community Health Services
723 PCA Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6121
Sharri.Carter@lpha.mo.gov
Term Expires: June 2017
Steve Fox, Secretary
Fox Heating & Cooling LLC
448 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2992
foxheatingandcooling@hotmail.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
Scott Crist
Western Missouri Medical Center
403 Burkarth Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2500
scrist@wmmc.com
Term Expires: June 2017
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 Huffman
University of Central Missouri, Military &
Veteran Services
Elliott Union 117, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 543-8039
jhuffman@ucmo.edu
Term Expires: June 2019
Dan Jensen
University of Central Missouri,
Management Department
Dockery 400 G, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 543-8039
Jensen@ucmo.edu
Term Expires: June 2019
Susan Kraus
WILS West-Central Independent Living
Solutions
601 N. Ridgeview Dr., Warrensburg, MO
64093
(660) 422-7883
skraus@w-ils.org
Term Expires: June 2019
Steve Latour
Sigma Tau Gamma Headquarters
P.O. Box 54, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2222
slatour@sigmataugamma.org
Term Expires: June 2017
Mission
The Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of
Commerce create opportunities that drive
commerce and promote business.
Purpose
The Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of
Commerce is a community that supports
business, values education and empowers
leaders
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.
Melissa Livengood
AdvoCare, Independent Distributor
454 NW 900th Rd., Warrensburg, MO
64093
(660) 747-3381
goodliving.melissa@gmail.com
Term Expires: June 2019
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.
Joe Warren
The Daily Star-Journal
P.O. Box 68, Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-8123
joe.warren@npgco.com
Term Expires: June 2018
You must resubmit your flyer each
week you would like it published.
Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director
Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
100 S. Holden St., Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-3168, Ext 224
staylor@warrensburg.org
Chamber Staff
Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director
staylor@warrensburg.org
Leanne Larson, Office Manager
llarson@warrensburg.org
Brooke Samack, Communications Coordinator
bsamack@warrensburg.org
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Stay
Connected.
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Non-members, upon their request, receive
this publication as a courtesy service.
The Chamber Flash is compiled and
written by Communications Coordinator
Brooke Samack.
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sponsorship?
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