volume 22 • issue 7 July 2014
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s Inside
● ● ●HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!NRCC Office Closed.
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Let’s Talk BusinessWednesday, July 9
NRCC
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Golf TournamentWednesday, July 16
Staley Farms Golf Club
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Networking BreakfastWednesday, July 23Black on Burlington
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www.northlandchamber.com
Over 170 golfers and volunteers- only a few spots available before we sell out!
Prizes to be won, food to enjoy, and sponsors to network with for an amazing day of golf!
Contact [email protected] for more information.
23rd Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Staley Farms Golf Club
Luncheon Sponsor
Corporate Sponsor
2015HAVE YOU APPLIED TO BECOME A PART OF THE “BEST CLASS EVER”?!
Don’t miss out on this last chance to apply- applications are due by Friday, July 11. Download the application atwww.northlandchamber.com or contact NRCC Vice President [email protected] for more information.
NEW YEAR...NEW FACES!We are excited to announce that for 2015, we will be changing our annual directory in a fresh direction!
This will be more than a directory...more than a magazine...our own Northland Chamber publication! Our new friends at SouthComm Publishing will begin
ad sales on Monday, July 7. Be ready to be “wowed” about the Northland!
Committee to Elect Karmello ColemanKarmello Coleman
3217 Lockridge AvenueKansas City, MO 64128
Gastrointestinal Associated Specialists
Crystal McIntosh1300 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 150
Kansas City, MO 64150816.527.0031
www.GastroKansasCity.com
Unger & Associates, PCDave Marsh
2303 Higgins Road, Suite EPlatte City, MO 64018
www.ungerassociates.com
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Mission Statement To enhance the business
community, economic growth and quality of life
in the Northland.
2014 OfficersChair
Chris ByrdChristopher W. Byrd, PC
Past ChairDave Mecklenburg
CEK Insurance
Chair ElectBruce Cramer
Cramer Capital Management
TreasurerSabin Yanez
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
Division ChairsBusiness Development
Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa
Governmental AffairsDarren Hennen
Olsson Associates
Leadership
Membership ServicesJanet Kenny
Citizens Bank & Trust Chamber Staff
Chamber PresidentSheila Tracy
Vice President Karla Martinez
Events & Communication Coordinator Hope Carriger
Membership DirectorRani Robinett
Administrative CoordinatorLinda Zerger [M-W]Mary Vogel [W-F]
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
634 NW Englewood RoadKansas City MO 64118Phone 816.455.9911
Fax 816.455.9933www.northlandchamber.com
The Northland Voice is a monthly publication of the Northland Regional Chamber.
Notification of articles, information and advertising is due in the Chamber office by the 13th of the month for the following month’s edition.
We reserve the right to edit or rewrite material submitted. Submit any suggestions, comments or
questions to [email protected]
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
2 July 2014
Thank You for renewing your membership!AlphapointeAmerican Diabetes AssociationAmerican Family InsuranceArgosy Casino Hotel & SpaBruce Culley CPA PCCPP CompositesCentral Communications Credit UnionClay County Public Health CenterCook, Flatt & Strobel EngineersCourtyard by MarriottCurry Real Estate ServicesDunn & Davison, LLCEastbrook Properties and ManagementFairfied Inn- KCI AirportFirst Federal BankFulfillment PlusGillis Center, IncHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyKC Improv Comedy Club / Fat Fish Blue RestaurantKCI- Expo CenterKissick Construction CompanyLewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.L.C.Liberty Hospital
New Member Reception!Wednesday, August 13, 2014
4-5:00PM • NRCC Office634 NW Englewood Road, Kansas City, MO 64118
Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn more about what the Chamber can do for YOU
as a new member! Thank You to Our Sponsor
Lite refreshments provided.
RSVP at www.northlandchamber.com or call the Chamber office 816.455.9911
Liberty TribuneMacDon, Inc.Margarita’s North Mid-America Contractors, Inc.The Mop BucketMutual of Omaha BankNational American UniversityNell Hill’s CorpNorthCare Hospice & Palliative CarePeople Wise of Missouri, Inc.Pinnacle Therapy ServicesPiroposPlatte County Board of Services City of Pleasant ValleyPrecision Collision Center, LLCRoma BakeryRuth Burke & AssociatesShafer, Kline & Warren, Inc.Southwest Technologies, Inc.Stinson Morrison Hecker LLPStorSafe Warehouses
Target Direct Marketing, Inc.Toshiba Business SolutionsTri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.UMB BankUnited Way of Greater Kansas CityUrban Tree SpecialistsScott Wagner, Kansas City City CouncilWest Platte R-II School DistrictWestern Associates
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 3 July 2014
Special thanks to
5714 NE Antioch Road Gladstone, MO 64119 816-459-7999 for generously providing our
Monthly Luncheon Sponsor Signs!
Networking BreakfastWednesday, July 237:30-8:30AM
Black on Burlington1327 Burlington, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Where else can you meet multiple contacts before 8:30AM?! Join us for a structured speed networking experience!Breakfast from Above & Beyond Catering included with your registration.
To register, please visit www.northlandchamber.com or call 816.455.9911 $15/Member, $18/Non-Member
Lunch & Learn
Our quarterly Lunch & Learn in June was a presentation from one of our own board members, Dr. Utpal Goswami, MCC- Maple Woods. He taught our members Tips & Techniques for Analyzing Budgets, so those who attended left with some great tools to use back in the office. Our Lunch & Learn program is designed to provide an event for our primary representatives, with a focus on small business, where they can walk away with information to better their business. We provide lunch for all, thanks to our sponsor
Cramer Capital Management is a specialized financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve
their long-term financial success. Our programs are designed to invest our clients’ wealth by delivering an
unprecedented level of personalized service.
Need a second opinion? Give us a call. www.cramercapitalmanagement.com
1300 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 120 * Kansas City, MO 64150 Missouri – 816-399-0787 Kansas – 913-948-6770
Securities and investment advisory services through Cetera Advisors LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Cramer Capital Management is independent of Cetera Advisors LLC.
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 4 July 2014
The Northland: Your Staycation Destination
Visit the Northland!Home of the NW Missouri Wine Trail
Belvoir • Fence Stile • Jowler Creek • Ladoga Ridge Pirtle • Riverwood • Van Till • Windy Wine
www.northlandchamber.com VisitClayCountyMO.com
On June 17, the NRCC was pleased to have both the Clay and Platte County Visitors Bureaus represented to speak to our members and guest attendees about local attracts to promote tourism in the Northland, and perfect places for summer staycations! Thank you to our sponsor
The NRCC is excited to welcome two new staff! Let’s. taLk. Business.
Wed. JuLy 9; 7:30aM
NRCC Small Business Committee meets quarterly for a roundtable discussion-
and we mean business. Join us to discuss your business progress during 2014. Be prepared
with any questions you may have with marketing, budgets, brand awareness or employee benefits. This is an opportunity to discuss with other chamber members challenges and
successes you and your business face!Linda Zerger, Administrative Coordinator
[M-W]
Rani Robinett, Membership Director
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 5 July 2014
Ribbon CuttingsNorthland Passage Apartments completed their renovations of their club house and pool-and are continuing those improvements in their units. Apartment shopping? Be sure to check one out!
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliffwas pleased to welcome the Northland to view senior living at it’s finest during their official Grand Opening. Be prepared to be amazed at their amenities!
Gastrointestinal Associated Specialistshave opened their doors in the Briarcliff community. They provide treatments in-office to fit your needs.
Budget Blinds of KC North are here for business in the Northland! There territory covers most of Platte and some of Clay counties- see them to cover any door or window you may have!
SocialMediaTip78% of people make their consumer choices based on online recommendations of products-
what is your presence online? Make sure to connect with the NRCC so we can help promote your business!
Meritas Health at Park University Opens ClinicOn April 30, 2014 Meritas Health at Park University opened a new medical clinic on the campus grounds located in Parkville, Mo, which exclusively treats patients who are either Park University employees or students. A wholly owned subsidiary of North Kansas City Hospital, Meritas Health has served the Northland community since 1994. Services the new clinic provides include urgent care, annual physical exams, preventive care and diabetes counseling. The clinic is staffed by Janet Y. James, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, CDE, adult nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator. Jay W. Kimball, MD, serves as the collaborating physician. For more information call 816.691.5241 or visit www.MeritasHealth.com
KCI Airport Awarded FAA Medal of ExcellenceWhen the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) performed its annual certification inspection of the operations area over three days at Kansas City International Airport (airport code MCI) all facilities passed with no discrepancies, yielding a perfect inspection for 2014. The FAA Airport Certification Program bestowed upon the Kansas City Aviation Department the Medal of Excellence.“A perfect score is not given to every airport and is something to be proud of,” Aviation Director Mark VanLoh said. “The safety of the flying public, airlines and other airport users is a high priority and a consideration in nearly every facet of KCI Airport operations. I am very proud of our employees and partners who made this happen.” The FAA’s Part 139 inspection includes the conditions of everything on KCI’s airfield including the pavement condition, lighting, pavement markings, condition of the grounds next to runways and taxiways (safety areas), training for Airport Operations and Field Maintenance, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training and operations, wildlife management, record keeping, fueling operations and Air Operations Area driver training. The evaluation found KCI to be fully compliant with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139, the Airport Certification Manual and the Airport Operating Certificate. Many parties play a part in keeping the operations area safe and in top condition and continue to meet and exceed federal standards in providing ARFF coverage to KCI Airport.
Around the Northland
www.northlandchamber.com 6 July 2014
MNU Website Wins National AwardMidAmerica Nazarene University’s website has won a national Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Bronze Award for Best Institutional Website. MNU is the only college or university in the state of Kansas to receive a Circle of Excellence award in any category in the 2014 awards. More than 3,000 entries were judged in all categories.In January 2014 MNU won six CASE District VI awards at the District VI conference in Kansas City, Mo., including a gold award for the MNU website. All six projects that won were developed by the internal marketing team at MNU.MNU Provost Mary Jones, PhD, says the level of national recognition received with the latest award is significant due to the peer review aspect of the Circle of Excellence awards. “When professionals at other institutions judge your work to be superior it lends real weight to the award,” Jones said. “More importantly, we feel this award affirms our hard work to communicate with our audience in ways that resonate with them and represent the best practices in web design for higher education.”
Learning on WheelsToday’s students spend hours upon hours each year on yellow buses going to and from school, sporting events and extracurricular activities. These long commutes are usually spent sleeping, staring out the window or pestering a classmate. With the increase of 1:1 initiatives and flipped classrooms, districts need to take advantage of this “idle” time. As the leader in K-12 technology and support, k12itc has developed a Wi-Fi solution exclusively for school buses.Our Wi-Fi solution extends learning beyond traditional school hours, supports 21st Century Learning and even lowers behavioral incidents on buses. To learn more about k12itc’s mobile Wi-Fi, please contact [email protected]
Submit your good news!Share with the membership news about your business
or organization! Submit a press release to [email protected]. Stories printed as space permits and must be submitted by the 15th of the month
for inclusion in the next month’s publication. All submissions are subject to editing.
UPCOMING EVENTS...• Saturday, July 12; 8:00-10:30PM NorthlandNeighborhoodsTooHottoTrot• Thursday, July 17; 7:30-8:30AM 3rdThursdaysCoffeeTalk-FREEtoattend•Saturday, July 19; 6:15-11:00PM BusTriptoWeston
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The Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our Women’s Only Networking Group!
Save the Date for the first quarterly networking event.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Trezo Mare in Briarcliff Village • 5-6:30PM • cash barPlease RSVP at www.northlandchamber.com
No Monthly Luncheon in July
PACESETTERS
CHAIRMAN’S CLUBCALENDAR
EXECUTIVE CLUB
July 20☼4summertime!
Friday 4 CLOSED Happy 4th of July!
Monday 7 7:30AM Planning & Development Special Meeting- Transportation Tax
Tuesday 8 7:30AM Board of Directors Wednesday 9 7:30AM Let’s Talk Business
Thursday 10 4:30PM RC- Triality/ Eastern Seals Midwest 1508 NW Vivion Road Kansas City, MO 64118Monday 14 12:Noon Golf Committee Bag Stuffing
Wednesday 16 23rd Annual Golf Tournament Staley Farms Golf Club 7:00AM Golf AM Flight Registration & Breakfast 11:00AM Golf PM Flight Registration & Lunch
Friday 18 12:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee Trezo Mare Restaurant
Tuesday 22 7:30AM Parks & Recreation Committee
Wednesday 23 7:30AM Networking Breakfast Black on Burlington
Monday 28 12:Noon Leadership Committee
Thursday 31 5-8:00PM Leadership Northland Alumni Event
All meetings and events held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.
Air Charter Team, Inc.Bank of WestonBMO Harris BankBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTARCurry Real Estate ServicesEmbassy Suites Kansas City- Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGraingerHilton Kansas City Airport
Hy-Vee Food & Drug StoreKindred Hospital NorthlandKissick Construction Company Lathrop & Gage LLPMCC Maple WoodsMid-Continent Public LibraryNextPageCity of North Kansas CityNorth Kansas City SchoolsPark Hill School DistrictPark UniversityPlatte County, Missouri
Platte Valley Bank of MissouriPort Authority of Kansas CityCosentino’s Price ChopperRegus Management GroupTyco Integrated Security, LLCUMB BankUS BankWells BankWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & WeisenfelsYMCA of Greater Kansas City
AT&TBankLiberty
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas CityFirst Bank of Missouri
JE Dunn Construction Co.Southwest Airlines
Zona Rosa
$25.00/Member • $30.00/Non-Member
Return registrations & make checks payable to:634 NW Englewood Road, Kansas City, MO 64118
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Save the Date! Tuesday, August 19; 12:NoonMonthly Luncheon at Black on Burlington!
Topic in support of the Arts!