Chamber Flash - Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Flash
Creating opportunities that drive
commerce and promote business.
April 15, 2016
Upcoming Events
Welcome New Chamber
Members!
Chamber Night at Central Missouri Speedway
Saturday, April 16th
See page 7 for more info.
We’re proud to announce our newest
Chamber members!
Chamber Leads Exchange Group
Thursday, April 21st, 4 PM
JMCR
Tuscany Information Night
Thursday, April 21st, 5:30 PM
JMCR
World Finance Corporation
Manager Michelle Northcut
120 East Cooper Avenue, Unit I,
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-747-9200
WIN Networking Luncheon
Friday, April 22nd, 11:30 AM
Heroes, 107 W. Pine St.
Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Twister Sports
Saturday, April 23rd, 10:00 AM to noon
240 NW 13 HWY
FREE One-on-One Business Consultations
Monday, April 25th, 2-4 PM by Appointment Only
JMCR
Chamber University
Wednesday, April 27th, 11:45-1 PM
Ensure personal and business success through effective
planning and training.
Ribbon Cutting for Country Charm Rentals
Thursday, April 28th, 4:00 PM
420 NW 701 Rd., Centerview
Business After Hours at Missouri Veterans Home
Friday, April 29th, 2 PM
1300 Veterans Rd.
Chamber Leads Exchange Group
Tuesday, May 3rd, 8 AM— JMCR
Member Relations Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 4th, 3:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting for Warrensburg Neighbor
Tuesday, May 10th at 4 PM—JMCR
*********************************
University of Central Missouri Accounts
Payable—Karla Seigfreid
Karla handles all travel reimbursements and
all aspects of credit card use by faculty and
staff at the university.
kseigfreid@ucmo.edu
Inside this issue:
Ribbon Cuttings
2
Ground Breaking
3
Member News
6-19
Gift Certificate & M2M Participants
20 & 21
Chamber Info, Chamber Board and Staff
22
Featured Chamber Sponsors
23
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, May 18th 7:30—9 AM at American Legion
Guest Speaker: Brigadier General Paul Tibbets IV
NEXT CHAMBER FLASH May 6th
warrensburg.org
For all events RSVP to chamber@warrensburg.org or 660-747-3168.
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 University of Missouri
Extension Office located at 135 W. Market
Street. Melissa Livengood, Independent
Distributer with Advocare introduced County
Program Director Nathanial Cahill who spoke
about different programs they offer; such as, 4-H,
Master Gardeners, Agriculture, Community
Development, and also Family Financial.
Counties that are served (depending on the
program) are Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson,
Johnson, Platte and St. Clair.
Anchoring the ribbon are Melissa Livengood and
Chamber Ambassador Sharri Carter. In the center
is Nathanial Cahill preparing to cut the ribbon
surrounded by fellow chamber members, staff and
friends.
For more information contact 660-747-3193 or
visit www.extension.missouri.edu/johnson
warrensburg.org
2
Ground Breaking
Ceremony
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce was excited
to be involved with a recent ground breaking
ceremony for Insight Eyecare. The current practice
was established by Dr. Bland in 1946 as Warrensburg
Optical Inc. Dr. Hobbs purchased the practice from Dr.
Bland in 1994 and Dr. Curtis became a partner in 1995.
The new two story 10,000 square foot building is only a
block north of its current location at 602 N. Maguire
Street in Warrensburg. Dr. Hobbs, Dr. Curtis, and Dr.
Keirsey along with their team and family members
celebrated by turning the dirt at the new location.
Septagon Construction estimates
the completion date for the new
building to be February 2017.
For more information visit Insight
Eyecare website at
www.insighteyecare.com
warrensburg.org
3
warrensburg.org
4
THANK YOU to Our Golf Sponsors!
16th
2000-2016
Warrensburg Collison
Warrensburg R-VI School District
Western Missouri Medical Center
GOLF HOLE SPONSORS
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
J.W. Franklin Co.
Jaeger Tire
Johnson County Community Health
Johnson County Title
KCP&L
KXKX-FM
LammTech Resources
Missouri American Water
Murdock Banner
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Park University
Reasbeck Construction, Inc.
Show me Landfill
UCM Performing Arts Series
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep
PRIZE DONATIONS
Carmike Cinemas
Country Kitchen
Cross Eyed Cricket
Fitter’s Pub
Heroes Restaurant
KC Royals Tickets
PLAYERS Restaurant Lounge
Sonic Drive-In
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep
GOLF GIFT BAG
Wood’s Supermarket
WMMC
BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS
Warrensburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep
TENT SPONSOR
RE/MAX United
PUTTING CONTEST
Lowes
warrensburg.org
5
Save 25% When You Travel
Midweek on the Missouri
River Runner
All aboard for some limitedtime, midweek fare savings on
the Missouri River Runner.
Valid for Sale
Now through June 29, 2016
Valid for Travel
Now through June 30, 2016
Book now and save 25% when
you travel the Missouri River
Runner on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, now
through June 30, 2016. Discount is available for online
reservations only. Book on the
Deals Page at Amtrak.com. Advance reservations required.
Blackouts and other restrictions
may apply.
warrensburg.org
6
"Something to Eat" Returns to UCM
April 18-22
Contact: Innovative Public Relations
Celebrate Earth Day 2016 with Campus Christian House as it
hosts the annual “Something to Eat” food drive at the University
of Central Missouri Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22.
Volunteer and join the mission to end world hunger while giving
back to our community. "Something to Eat" will be available
each day at the tent outside the Elliott Student Union from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., or during the lunch hour in the Fitz Diner or
Westside Market. For $1.50 you can purchased a package of
food that will feed six people in countries around the world.
Your contribution will become a personal effort as you package
the food yourself, purchasing as many packages as you want.
Invite your family, friends, classmates, business or organization
to join you. Members of the surrounding community also are
invited to participate.
More than 1,000 lives were saved last year thanks to local donors
Sodexo and UCM students, faculty and staff. In the past, meals
have been sent to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Guatemala, the Philippines and even in the United States through Harvesters. UCM Campus Christian House’s annual “Something to Eat”
has returned with a goal of 5,000 packages and an increased focus on community involvement. Join local church members,
community leaders and classmates to impact the world together.
Individuals or groups unable to participate during the scheduled
times available sign up for an alternative time slot at ucmo.edu/
somethingtoeat. For more information about UCM Campus
Christian House or Something to Eat 2016 visit:
www.digdeeper.org
warrensburg.org
7
Spring is here. Summer is on the horizon and
the dates for the Holden Area Chamber of
Commerce's Annual Rodeo is set. They are
June 24th & 25th, 2016.
subscriber to the American Flag Program, we will place an
American Flag outside your business on the following days:
We are grateful to those who have supported this event in the
past and hope that you participate in this year's Rodeo too.
The success of community events such as ours, are dependent
upon the contributions and participation of individuals, local
organizations and area businesses. Your ongoing support is
necessary to assure the success of this event and similar community events in the future.
May 21, 2016
May 30, 2016
June 14, 2016
July 4, 2016
September 5, 2016
September 11, 2016
October 10, 2016
October 22, 2016
November 11, 2016
January 16, 2017
Armed Forces Day
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Patriot Day
Columbus Day
UCM Homecoming
Veterans Day
Martin Luther King Day
By participating as a sponsor, vendor and/or exhibitor you are
not only showing your support for family orientated communi- The flag is placed out at approximately 6:00 AM and taken
ty events. You are also: directly promoting yourself and your
down after 5:00 PM
business/organization; increasing your sales; generating exposure for your cause and expanding your market exposure.
Annual Fee: New Subscribers $35.00
Renewals $30.00
Sponsors please send your completed Partnership/Sponsorship
form along with your check made payable to: Holden ArThis fee will cover from April 2016 to April 2017
ea Chamber of Commerce, 124 W. 2nd Street Holden, MO
64040.
If you have any questions please contact Flag Chairman Jeff
Reynolds at (660) 747-1838 or (660) 909-7767
Vendors and Exhibitors please send your completed Vendor/
Exhibitor Agreement form along with your check made payable Mail Payment to: Troop 400 American Flag Program
to: Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 W. 2nd Street
Jeff Reynolds
Holden, MO 64040.
110 Larkin Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Volunteers and anyone seeking additional information and
please contact, Don Bowers, Holden Rodeo
Committee Chairman at:
****************************************
Phone: (816) 732-6400
Fax: (816) 732-6401
Mobile: (203) 520-456
*****************************************
BOY SCOUT TROOP 400
AMERICAN FLAG PROGRAM
Boy Scout Troop 400 greatly appreciates the commitment that
businesses in the Warrensburg community have made by subscribing to our American Flag Program. Subscribers provide a
positive example to our youth and community that it is important to display the American Flag, while at the same time
helping the Boy Scouts of Troop 400 earn monies to pay for
their summer camps and High Adventure camp. Presently,
Troop 400 takes approximately 50-55 scouts to camp each
summer, at the cost of approximately $310.00 per scout. As a
warrensburg.org
8
warrensburg.org
9
warrensburg.org
10
THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED
FOR CITY OF
WARRENSBURG RESIDENTS
ONLY AND INCLUDES MOBILE
HOME PARKS AND
APARTMENT COMPLEXES.
week. Bulk collection in your
area starts on Monday,
however, actual
collection time will vary due to
total volume and type of
materials set out.
Cleanup Weeks:
East of Maguire Starting
MONDAY, April 18, 2016
West of Maguire Starting
MONDAY, April 25, 2016
This program is for items that
are not normally hauled by your
trash service.
Bulk items such as furniture,
carpeting, tree trimmings, and
appliances, must be placed
curbside in a neat and orderly
manner no later than 7:00 AM
on Monday of your cleanup
For more information or
questions/comments should be
directed to the Public Works
Department,
Peggy at (660) 262-4661 or
email at
peggyh@warrensburg-mo.com
warrensburg.org
11
warrensburg.org
12
Senator David Pearce Honored Friday, April 29
You are invited to a campus and community
celebration honoring Senator David Pearce for his
commitment and dedication to Missouri Senatorial
District 21.
Open House - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Program - Noon
Student Recreation and Wellness Center Atrium
For more information:
Contact Jamie Jennings at jennings@ucmo.edu
warrensburg.org
13
2) Pledge $1.00 per 100m to have participating staff
members row the pledged amount to Keep the Rowing Going!
Row Challenge Pledge Drive
We’ve been testing out a LifeFitness GX Rowing
Trainer. It has been such a hit that we don’t want to
return it! Help us keep the rower by participating in the
Row Challenge Pledge Drive. The Row Challenge Pledge
Drive will run April 4th-April 17th.
For more information contact Paul Hartwell, Recreation
Supervisor at paul.hartwell@warrensburg-mo.com,
visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay
Street, or call us at (660) 747-7178.
Warrensburg Warrior Run
The WPR K Club is to help encourage you to set
goals and attain those goals. See how many K's
(kilometers) you can log either on the track, treadmill,
elliptical, or on the bikes. Record your K's and get your
Name put up on the WPR K Club board once you have
achieve 50K! 50 K = 31 miles
For more information contact Paul Hartwell,
Recreation Supervisor at paul.hartwell@warrensburgmo.com, visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445
E. Gay Street, or call us at (660) 747-7178.
Keep the Rowing Going!
1) How far can you row in 5 minutes? Each attempt is
$5.00.
Top 3 Best Distances Win!
1st—NASSIF 2016 pass
2nd—30 day group exercise
3rd—30 day fitness pass
*A Fitness Attendant must be present while rowing to
record your distance.*
warrensburg.org
14
warrensburg.org
15
Dear Affiliates,
Our partnership offers you smarter solutions to keep
your business running smoothly. This month, we
are highlighting the spring cleaning items you get
the deepest discounts on for being a member of our
program.
WEEKLY POSITIVE NETWORKING TIP
HOW TO EXIT A CONVERSATION
For more information go to
www.ncgaffinity.com/Cleaning Checklist
This is one of the biggest challenges people have
when networking. It may require a bit of tough love.
Excuse yourself and say, "I enjoyed talking to you."
Or, "It was great meeting you." If you have been
focused on the conversation — in other words, not
looking around the room for someone more important
to talk to — this technique works.
To learn more, check out our blog post:
Networking Hack- Exit Any Conversation
warrensburg.org
16
It is time once again to honor our American
Heroes at
Whiteman Air Force Base Quarterly Awards.
Marie Robison representing the Chamber’s Military
Affairs committee will be visiting with
Chamber members asking for donated items for our
eleven gift bags. Items could include certificates,
discount coupons, and small gift items etc. The
bags will be delivered by
Chamber representatives on the day of the awards.
warrensburg.org
17
warrensburg.org
18
alendar
Event C
fety Classes:
Food Sa
10
4/5: Food Safety @
2
@
ty
fe
4/21: Food Sa
CPR/First Aid:
d@9
4/22: CPR/First Ai
Other Events:
ation @ 9
4/2: Childbirth Educ 6:30 pm
@
ing
4/26: CCHC Train
Class @ 3
g
in
ed
4/27: Breastfe
10
ustees Meeting @
4/28: Board Of Tr
WIC:
-6pm M-F
W arrensburg 7:30
nesdays
1st, 2nd & 3rd W ed
Holden 9-3:30 pm
warrensburg.org
19
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:
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
Thursday
Apr. 21
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
4 PM
Click Here
Chamber of Commerce
warrensburg.org
20
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.
warrensburg.org
21
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
warrensburg.org
22
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:
warrensburg.org
23
GINNY MCTIGHE