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Sikeston Regional Chamber
“Where Southern Hospitality Begins”
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4
COVER STORY:
KENNY ROGERS
CHILDREN’S
CENTER
SUCCESS
what’s
INSIDE:
Telethon
success
chamber member
3
RODEO
LINE UP
5
april
events
7
w w w . s i k e s t o n . n e t
spotlight:
Bart ziegnhorn
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
2015-2016
executive board
President:
Justin Taylor, Edward Jones Investments
1st Vice President:
Mackenzie Scherer, Shelter Insurance
2nd vice President:
Lisa Heuring, Missouri Delta Medical Center
Secertary/Treasurer:
Larry Eby, Vast Broadband
At Large:
Zach Fayette, First State Bank and Trust
Past President:
Mike McReynolds, Mike Rentals, Inc.
2015-2016
board members
Other Voting Members:
Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance
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
Mechelle Farmer, Ferguson Medical Group
Brad Burdick, Nestle Purina
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
Travis Deere, Sikeston Jaycees
Michelle Reynolds, Three Rivers College
Tom Williams, Sikeston Public Schools
2 MARCH 2015
www.sikeston.net
CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
chamber member
Bart Ziegnhorn
Z&Z
Reality
KENNY ROGERS TELETHON SUCCESS
spotlight:
Bart Ziegnhorn part owner of Z & Z Realty was our March Luncheon Business
Card drawing winner.
Following his studies at the University of
Mississippi Bart returned to his hometown to join his father/partner in the
real estate business. He brings to their
company the energy and foresight that
all successful businesses need in today’s
world.
Bart’s ability to make his clients feel
comfortable and important is just a
small part of his personality. His leadership and commitment has been proven
through various local organizations as
well as successes for his buyers and sellers.
Z & Z Realty understands chamber
OFFICE HOURS
the need for marketing,
Monday-Friday
service, availability and
8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
personal contact. His
Sikeston Regional Chamber is
agency is here for you.
closed on all legal holidays.
Give him a call at (573)
471-3112.
Chamber boardroom is available
The Kenny Rogers Children’s Center just wrapped up their 35th Annual Telethon which was another
huge success! A great turnout lead to a weekend full of wonderful activities. Some of those activities included a pancake breakfast, 5K run/1 mile walk, a superhero fun zone, a blood drive, a dog show, a cross
fit competition, telethon idol, easter photos, fish fry and silent auction. Christy O’Neal, Marketing Director of The Kenny Rogers Children’s Center says, “We are truly amazed and truly blessed at the support
we receive from all of our communities during Telethon time. The staff, kids & parents send out a HUGE
THANK YOU for helping us reach a Grand Total of $391,665!” Hundreds of volunteers & contributors
play a big role in the telethon and help make it successful. The telethon helps ensure the center can continue to provide therapy to children with special needs throughout Southeast Missouri at no charge to
their families. The Center serves not only children with cerebral palsy, but children will all types of special
needs, including, but not limited to Down syndrome, shaken-baby syndrome, autism, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, seizure disorder, Williams syndrome and ADHD, as well as numerous other syndromes.
Today, the center has a staff of 23 serving well over 400 children with special needs from birth through
21 years of age at no direct cost to the families served. Services provided include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. The vision of the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center is
to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. For more information about the services
provided call 573-472-0397 or visit their website kennyrogerscenter.org.
SIKESTON REGIONAL CHAMBER CORPORATE SPONSORS
to members upon request and
pending availability.
To book or check availability
of the Chamber Boardroom,
contact the Sikeston Regional
Chamber.
NEWSLETTER 3
Join us for the 65th Annual Awards Banquet
SIKESTON JAYCEE BOOTHEEL RODEO
The news is out and it is extra, extra exciting! The Sikeston Jaycee
Bootheel Rodeo has officially announced the entertainers for the 2015
Rodeo. After a highly volatile rumor mill and social media campaign,
the anticipation for this year’s line-up met and exceeded our expectations. If you missed the Chamber luncheon in March, you missed one
heck of a reveal and video compilation by the Jaycees and even a
special Sikeston message from one of the hottest artists on the music
scene!
Without further ado:
Wednesday: Cole Swindell
Thursday: Joe Diffie
Friday: Chris Young
Saturday: Aaron Lewis
Tickets are on sale now through your local JC office, 800-455-BULL, or
online at ticketmaster.com for all your out of town visitors. Like them
on Facebook, follow them on twitter, and plan your schedule now! You
won’t want to miss a single second of the action for this year’s Sikeston
Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, August 5 - 8, 2015 PS. Check back with the
Sikeston Regional Chamber for all your JC Rodeo merchandise!
LOCAL NEWS: CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES
news flash
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.
bANQUET fACTS:
The Sikeston Regional Chamber Annual Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, April 23rd at the Sikeston Armory. Help us honor our community’s movers and
shakers with the banquet theme “Havana Nights.” We will once again have the opportunity to showcase your business to the over 400 banquet attendees. With
each table reservation a business may decorate a table to reflect their company and display their product. You MUST sign up to decorate a table by April 13th,
2015.
Here are the simple guidelines:
Your responsibilities:
1. Decorate a table to reflect your business. Each table will seat 8 people and is a round banquet table.
2. Pick up table decorations at the Banquets conclusion. (The Sikeston Regional Chamber is not responsible for any items left on the table after the Banquet)
3. No candles or fire hazard materials per the Armory’s regulations. Flameless and battery operated are permitted
4. You are permitted to provide a multitude of items, including a centerpiece for giveaway, merchandise for each seated table guest, or simply informative material that you will be collecting at the end of the night.
The Chamber will:
1. Have the building open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on April 22nd for decorating tables and again at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on April 23rd.
2. The Chamber will provide tablecloths, which will already be on the tables for your use.
Use your creativity! Remember some of the beautiful tables we had last year? The wonderful door prizes and table favors were enough reason to come to the
banquet. You must reserve your table and confirm to decorate! Call or email to commit to decorating a table and showcase your business. Wristbands for alcohol
are available with purchase of ticket for a small donation; these can be purchased at the door separately or invoiced to your business beforehand. For questions or
to reserve your table, contact the Sikeston Regional Chamber 573-471-2498 or by email chamber@sikeston.net.
4 MARCH 2015
www.sikeston.net
Missouri Delta Medical Center is now #1 in the State of Missouri for
Clinical Processes of Care. This is based on quality which is different than
their previous honor in 2014 for #1 in Patient Satisfaction! Congratulations to Missouri Delta Medical Center! Please see them for all your medical needs and concerns, 573-471-1600.
Three Rivers-Sikeston held its official ribbon cutting and grand opening on March 20. More than 100
people gathered for the ceremony, which included remarks from Missy Marshall, director at the site;
Dr. Wesley Payne, president of the college; Brad Smith, chairman of the Three Rivers Endowment
Trust; land donor Scott Matthews; Sikeston Mayor Jerry Pullen and our own SRC president Justin
Taylor. Following the ribbon cutting, tours of the 36,000 square foot building were offered. This
impressive new facility, located at 1400 S. Main, will serve as the anchor for Three Rivers-Sikeston
and has room to grow and expand to meet the changing needs of higher education and our local
economy. Congratulations Three Rivers College!
NEWSLETTER 5
NEW MEMBERS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SCISSORS AND SHOVELS
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.
upcoming
april events
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.
APRIL 1
Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery
Regional High School
Art Show & Contest
monday
Library Board Meeting
Library’s Pre-School Family
Night Program
tuesday
Election Day
Trailblazers Jr. Walking Club
Meeting
thursday
Sikeston Public Library’s
Annual Used Book Sale
friday
Sikeston Public LIbrary’s
Annual Used Book Sale
saturday
Sikeston Public Schools
Foundation 5K!
sunday
Sikeston Public Library’s
Annual Used Book Sale
monday
Housing Authority Board
Meeting
CREATIVE KIDS ACADEMY OPEN
HOUSE
wednesday
APRIL 6
DALHOUSIE GOLF CLUB
BUCHHEIT LOGISTICS, INC
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New Member
wednesday
THE BANK OF MISSOURI
WHITE & ASSOCIATES
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Compost Site open
Board of Adjustments
Park Board Meeting
Council Study Session
saturday
Sikeston Jaycee’s Annual
Crawfish Boil &
Music Festival
monday
LCRA Meeting
tuesday
CHARTER SPECTRUM RIBBON
CUTTING
wednesday
Human Resources & Management Conference
Compost Site Open
thursday
Sikeston Regional Chamber
65th Annual Awards Banquet
Strategic Plan Implementation Commission Meeting
monday
Special Council Meeting
tuesday
Tourism Advisory Board
Meeting
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Concordia Lutheran School
Trivia Match
APRIL 18
APRIL 20
APRIL 22
APRIL 23
APRIL 27
APRIL 28
Regular Council Meeting
Sikeston Public Library’s Annual Used Book Sale