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LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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2016 has come and gone and we certainly can say this past year was anything but dull. One thing that has not, and will not, change is that the Lee’s Summit Chamber strives to be the champion of business, providing networking and advocacy, along with professional development and business promotion. With that mission in mind, we launched new avenues to connect members to the surrounding business community.

One of the new initiatives launched this year was Business Field Trips, a program designed to drive members into other member businesses to go behind the scenes of day-to-day operations and learn more about the business. In addition, the Chamber successfully debuted the Chamber Challenge, which brought members together for an afternoon of friendly competition (and bragging rights). I’m pleased to say our events and publications continue to grow in an effort to showcase you, our members.

To keep things exciting, we experienced a period of transition. We said farewell to long-time leader Nancy Bruns, who sailed off into retirement in June after 16 years as president of the Chamber. Staff then welcomed Tim Arbeiter to the team from Cape Girardeau, who brought lots of energy and hit the ground running.

The excitement escalates as our 5-star accredited Chamber continues building programs to elevate our members by keeping you connected to relevant resources and leadership in the community. Popular programs such as Lunch with Leaders and Leadership Lee’s Summit encourage collaboration and development of strong relationships among our 1,000 members.

I’d like to offer a sincere note of appreciation to our community partners, board of directors, members and staff who have made this year great. I appreciate the opportunity and am honored to have served as the chair of such an ambitious business organization. I look forward to the bright future of our Chamber and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2017. Thanks for joining me in building relationships and making memories…God’s Blessings!

Yours Truly,Vicky Cundiff, 2016 Chair of the Board Weed Man

BOARD MEMBERS

EX-OFFICIO

Stacey Brodersen Coffelt Land Title

John Brown Hollis + Miller Architects

Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES

Jon Garlow Wells Fargo Advisors

Trisha Goodale Busey Home Mortgage

Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth

Kim Klockenga John Knox Village

Mike Maksin N2 Publishing

Lesley McKeone Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC

Dr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDS

Ben Seidel Igniting Business

Matt Sogard Lee’s Summit Medical Center

Kelly Spencer Security Bank

Molly Wichman Life Transformations Personal Training

Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions

Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit

Carl Chinnery, Legal Chinnery Evans & Nail P.C.

Dr. Dave Benson R-7 School District

Dr. Kirk Nooks MCC-Longview

Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Tyler Morehead Morehead Agency, LLC - Chair Elect

Rosalie Newkirk HSMC Orizon - Treasurer

Joe Stasi Saint Luke’s East Hospital - Chair Emeritus

Tim Denker Denker Law Firm - Vice Chair

Colleen Sliffe Cushman & Wakefield - Vice Chair

Terry Trafton Vice Chair

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Ambassador Committee Chair: Chrissy Graheck Objective: recruit and mentor new members and develop awareness of the Chamber in the community.

Business Development Council Chair: Jeff Driskill Objective: monitor and fulfill the educational and training needs of small businesses.

Education Committee Chair: Laura Maxwell Objective: promote business partnerships with the education community, choose five annual scholarship recipients, host a welcome breakfast for new R-7 teachers and select the recipient for the R-7 Teacher of the Year award.

Governmental Relations Committee Chair: Terry Trafton Objective: study local, state and federal legislative issues of interest to businesses and prepare legislative priorities. This committee plans annual trips to Jefferson City and Washington, D.C. to visit legislators, attend forums on special issues and elections and meet with legislators during session.

Health Care Committee Chair: Robin McCain Objective: study health care issues impacting the community and provide an annual Health Fair and Health Care Directory to all households in Lee's Summit.

Membership Committee Chair: Alan Mais Objective: make contact calls to existing members and lead efforts to retain current members of the Chamber.

Oktoberfest Committee Chair: Kristi Johnson-Ware Objective: plan the annual fall festival, scheduled for the last full weekend in September.

Visitors Council Chair: Jon Ellis Objective: identify and develop Lee’s Summit’s unique features for the purpose of tourism development and marketing.

Young Professionals Committee Chair: Ashley Nowell Objective: provide networking opportunities for members ages 21-35. The CYPs gather monthly to network, learn about the business community and engage in community service projects.

Annual Gala Task Force Objective: develop theme, organize and solicit donations for the auction held each year at the Annual Gala in January.

Golf Task Force Chair: Angie Miller Objective: coordinate the annual Chamber Golf Classic tournament held each year during the summer.

Holiday Reception Task Force Chair: Cynda Rader Objective: plan and organize the Holiday Reception held on the first Wednesday in December.

2016 COMMITTEES & TASK FORCESThe Chamber multiplies the effectiveness of businesses within the community by providing structure, volunteer leadership, professional staff and full-time office operation to implement an effective business organization that meets the needs of our growing community. Committee volunteers have the opportunity to share and create new ideas, while also learning more about the business community to which they belong. The following committees, councils and task forces carried out the work of the Chamber:

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Jan Sumner, an individual member, has consistently volunteered for the Health Care Committee, Golf Task Force, as well as the Gala Task Force and Operation Thank You. She will serve as chair of the Ambassador Committee in 2017. Sumner attends almost every event and ribbon cutting and mentors new members. Sumner recruited four new members in 2016.

Joey Zarrillo, co-owner of Money Mailer of Jackson County, jumped right in and attends a variety of Chamber events, including ribbon cuttings, Recess for Success, Before Hours, After Hours, Business Field Trips and monthly luncheons. He’s served as a ribbon-cutting emcee, recruited new members and served as a mentor. Zarrillo will co-chair the Membership Committee in 2017.

Craig Harris, retired owner of Beacon Press, was a faithful luncheon attendee and member of the Business Development Council for many years. In addition, Beacon Press was a true partner to the Chamber, often donating printing, providing quick turn-around on supplies and storage of printed materials. Beacon Press sponsored events and received many nominations for the Truly the Best Business of the Year Awards.

Tim Denker, attorney with Denker Law Firm, has mentored many new members and is always willing to take on new mentees. Denker was appointed to the board of directors in 2015 and now serves on the Executive Committee. He has been involved in many committees including Young Professionals, Business Development, Governmental Relations and Legislative and also graduated Leadership Lee’s Summit.

JAN SUMNER Volunteer of the Year

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2016 RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATIONS

TIM DENKER Mentor of the Year

Mike Maksin, area director of N2 Publishing in Lakewood, has recruited 9.5 new members into the Chamber in 2016, giving him top honors in the 2016 Chairman’s Club. Not only is he present at nearly every Chamber event, he serves on multiple committees and the board of directors. He also participates in the golf tournament and Leadership Lee’s Summit, and serves as a mentor.

MIKE MAKSIN Bob Glaser Ambassador

of the Year

JOEY ZARRILLO Steve Gouldsmith

New Member of the Year

CRAIG HARRIS Lifetime Member

CHAMBERMEMBER AWARD

RECIPIENTS

@Jolly’sA Better Choice Preschool, LLCAll My Heart BridalAndy’s Frozen CustardAtWork Personnel ServicesBrain Builders Pediatric Therapy, LLCBudget Blinds of Lee’s SummitCarey Law Firm LLCCarl Chinnery Nature Trail at UnityDenker Law Firm, LLC

Diagnostic Imaging Centers’ 3D Mammography CoachDowntown Lee’s Summit Main StreetEvergreen Home Companion, LLCFuntastic Balloon CreationsGood Life Yoga and TeaIf Not For Grace MinistriesJazzy B’s DinerJG Contracting, LLCKC Communications & Media Matters

Amberlynn Isaacs, a family law attorney with Short, Borth & Thilges Attorneys at Law PC, is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Lee’s Summit. She serves on the Oktoberfest committee, actively participating in the inaugural Grape Stomp sub-committee. Isaacs attends Young Professional events, the Annual Gala and went to Jefferson City for Legislative Day in 2016. Isaacs also serves on the Annual Gala and Golf Task Forces.AMBERLYNN ISAACS

Steve Gouldsmith New Member of the Year

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In 2006, the Chamber established the annual “Hall of Fame” Award. The criteria for this award includes being a member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber for a minimum of 10 years, showing continuous active involvement through financial and volunteer support and being respected throughout the community. Each recipient has had a significant positive impact and has consistently exemplified the philosophy, value and mission of the Chamber.

The Chamber welcomes Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC!

Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC, certified public accountants licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas, has been a member of the Chamber since the company's inception in 1999. Both the business and the individual partners have remained very active with the Chamber. A bronze partner of the Chamber, the business has sponsored Lunch with Leaders, Breakfast for Champions, the Golf Classic and Cocktails & Caddies. They generously donate their time and resources for Chamber events and can be seen at most events. Michele and Lesley have both served on the board of directors, and the partners also have graduated Leadership Lee’s Summit.

2016 HALL OF FAME

KC Home Medical SupplyLaw Offices of Jonathan R. WhiteheadLee’s Summit Family Care-LakewoodMarble Slab Creamery & Great American CookiesMarco’s PizzaSahara Mediterranean CuisineSaint Luke’s Health System Convenient Care ClinicScott E. Thomas & Daughter PhotographySebella’s Fire

Summit Park ChurchSynergy ChiropracticTerra Health & Wellness MarketThe Dotted ChairThe Exit RoomThe Eye StationThe JunkluggersThe Law Office of Lisa A. Hansen LLCThird Street SocialUPS Store #6685

2016 PARTNERSHIPSThank you to the following businesses

who invested in the Chamber through the partnership program.

GOLDGreat Southern Bank

Humana Health Plan, Inc.KCP&L

Reinhart Foodservice Saint Luke’s East Hospital

Tingle Flooring

SILVERBank of Lee’s Summit

Central Bank of the MidwestDiscover Vision Centers

Door Systems, Inc.ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City

HSMC Orizon, LLCJohn Knox Village

Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler JeepLee’s Summit Medical Center

Paradise Park, Inc.Second Nature Outdoor Living & Landscaping

SprintUniversity of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit

WalmartWeed Man

Zoetis

BRONZEB Positively Promoting U, inc.

Bank MidwestBank of Kansas City

Digital Marketing Inc.First Federal Bank

Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare FoundationHollis + Miller Architects

Kansas City StarKC Metro Insurance Agency, Inc.

Lakewood Counseling TMCLee’s Summit Journal

Longview Funeral Home & CemeteryMissouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Missouri Central Credit UnionParker Swearngin LLP

Rodney Loesch CFP–Waddell & ReedSimmons First National BankSpilker McKeone & Nelson PC

Steppin’ Out–The Studio Summit Bank of Kansas City

Technology Plus, Inc.The Wilson Group

University of Kansas Edwards Campus

Michele Spilker, Lesley McKeone, Leigh Ann Nelson

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Record-Breaking Gala In January 2016, the Chamber’s Annual Gala set records for both attendance and revenue. The Venetian Carnivale event entertained with stilt walkers, living statues and live music, along with the traditional silent and live auctions, awards and program. The auction brought in more than double the revenue expected, thanks to our members’ generous donations. The Gala also sold out for the first time in years and attendees had a blast dancing the night away. What an incredible way to kick off the year!

Longtime Leader Retires After more than 15 years with the organization, President Nancy Bruns retired in June 2016. Under Bruns' tenure, the organization gained financial stability and operates debt-free with a $1.2 million budget, employing seven full-time and two part-time employees. Membership has doubled to 1,000 members and continues to attract businesses to the area. Bruns oversaw the inception of community marketing, depot renovations, special publications and the Chamber’s 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber.

In honor of her retirement, Bruns was “toasted and roasted” at a retirement bash held at The Aspen Room at The Stanley. The event drew hundreds of Chamber members and community leaders and featured lots of laughs.

Business Field Trips The Chamber introduced a new program called Business Field Trips...Who Knew? in 2016. The program is designed to drive traffic into businesses while providing educational and entertaining hands-on experiences for members. The field trips give members a look at the behind-the-scenes operations of local businesses. The first year included trips to Frontier Justice, Powell Gardens, Sunset Trails Stables and Unity Village. Members have thoroughly enjoyed the new program, and the Chamber looks forward to expanding it in the future.

New President Introduced Following Nancy Bruns’ retirement, the board of directors announced Tim Arbeiter as the new president to lead the organization. Arbeiter had served as vice president of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years prior to coming to Lee’s Summit.

Bringing experience in economic development, civic engagement, legislative issues, tourism and more, Arbeiter hit the ground running and jumped into learning about Lee’s Summit. From meeting with community partners to heavy lifting at Oktoberfest, he’s worked to keep the momentum moving forward and carry the Chamber to new levels.

Chamber Challenge Debut In April, the Chamber debuted the Chamber Challenge, a new event featuring an afternoon of fun activities and friendly competition between members. Like an adult field day, members competed in tug of war, relay races, dodgeball, sand volleyball and more. The inaugural event included 14 teams, a BBQ and sunshine, and the Chamber is hoping to grow the event even more next year.

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In 2013, the Chamber Board of Directors established a new reward program for members. Called the “Chairman’s Club,” any Chamber member becomes eligible after recruiting a minimum of five new members each calendar year. Each of them, along with a spouse or significant other, will be invited to a special dinner at the end of each year with the Chair of the Board and the Chamber President.

2016 CHAIRMAN’S CLUB

Congratulations to the following members:• Vicky Cundiff, Weed Man• Jon Garlow, Wells Fargo Advisors• Bob Glaser, Summit Bank of Kansas City• Clint Haynes, NextGen Wealth• Mike Maksin, N2 Publishing

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Four local businesses were recipients of the Lee’s Summit Chamber Truly the Best Business of the Year awards at the monthly membership luncheon on May 20, 2016.

THE FOUR AWARD WINNERS ARE:

• Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Centers (not for profit)

• Dana Arth, CPA (five or less employees)

• Bodies Health & Fitness (6-20 employees)

• City of Lee’s Summit (more than 20 employees)

• Brian Austerman, Lee’s Summit Fire Department• Gail Benne, John Knox Village• Ebony Bowman, MCC-Longview• Steve Casey, Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation• Amanda Crocker, Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary• Adel Dgheim, Central Bank of the Midwest• Tiffany Douglas, Lead Bank• Trisha Drape, Community Buying Group• William Gibson, Down to Earth Services• Amberlynn Isaacs, Short, Borth & Thilges Attorneys• Stephanie Kusek, Lee’s Summit Chamber• Scott Landregan, Lakewood Counseling TMC• Fred Lane, City of Lee’s Summit• Mark Liebig, Lee’s Summit Police Department• Ed Lipowicz, Flooring & More/Rotary Club of LS• Christopher McQueen, TPP Certified Public Accountants, LLC• Angie Miller, NBKC Bank/Rotary Club of LS• Brianne Miller, Great Southern Bank• Stacy Needels, Lee’s Summit Chamber• Glenna Osborn, Missouri Central Credit Union• Jessica Roach, Lee’s Summit Medical Center• Lu Ann Ross, Hillcrest Transitional Housing• David Shackelford, Commerce Bank• Mark Steinbeck, Saint Luke’s East Hospital• Tendai Zinyemba, TMC Lakewood

The Leadership Lee’s Summit program, sponsored by the Lee’s Summit Chamber, graduated 25 students in 2016. The students completed nine months of leadership training, community service hours and a class project as part of their requirement.

LEADERSHIP CLASS OF 2016

2016 TRULY THE BEST BUSINESS OF THE

YEAR WINNERS

Annual Dinner 5% Oktoberfest 16% Golf 4% Membership 36%

Community Marketing 21% GNA Revenue 16% Misc. Events 2%

$63,044

$193,804

$42,083

$429,601

$247,144

$183,149

$24,021

INCOME$1,182,846

Annual Dinner 2% Oktoberfest 8% Golf 1% Administrative 45%

Community Marketing 18% Membership 4% Operating 16% Misc. Events 2%

$211,140

$562,643

$192,084

$27,686

$17,694

$94,895

$11,406

$49,322

EXPENSES$1,130,870

Annual Dinner 2% Oktoberfest 8% Golf 1% Administrative 45%

Community Marketing 18% Membership 4% Operating 16% Misc. Events 2%

$211,140

$562,643

$192,084

$27,686

$17,694

$94,895

$11,406

$49,322

Annual Dinner 5% Oktoberfest 16% Golf 4% Membership 36%

Community Marketing 21% GNA Revenue 16% Misc. Events 2%

$63,044

$193,804

$42,083

$429,601

$247,144

$183,149

$24,021

2016 FINANCIALS