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Your Chamber has once again been selected as the No. 9 Chamber of Commerce in the Kansas City Metropolitan area by Kansas City Business Journal. With more than 30 Chambers in the area, the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce has held the No. 9 spot for the last two years. This is great recognition for the Chamber, given the current, economic environment. The Chamber has worked hard to continue adding new members and retain its current membership. The professional staff continues to find new ways to promote the Chamber and its programs and events proving beneficial to prospective members.
Another note of interest is of the top 10 Chambers listed, six are accredited Chambers through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Shawnee attained its 4-Star Accreditation in March 2008. The benefits from accreditation include enhanced membership, realistic program development and a justified pride in the organization.
Members of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce realize the importance of fostering relationships and doing business with fellow, Chamber members. With this effort, your Chamber will continue to carry out its vision to effectively promote the business interests of Shawnee and be the leading advocate for the growth and enhancement of our community.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the Shawnee Business Appreciation Luncheon, local businesses received awards from the Shawnee Economic Development Council (SEDC) for their continuous support and contributions to the city. More than 100 people were in attendance at Shawnee Town Hall to recognize 19 businesses, as they were honored for their dedication and support to the community.
The selection criteria for the honor includes having projects that were completed or nearly completed in the last 12 months, projects that involved a capital investment of at least $1 million and/or projects that created a significant amount of jobs in the community. Awards were presented by SEDC Executive Committee Chair Tom Langhofer. The following businesses received Business Development Awards: CEAH Realtors; Christian Brothers Automotive; Eiko, Ltd.; Fritz's Railroad Restaurant; The Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries; Little Monkey Bizness; Surface Center Interiors, LLC; Walgreen's No.11924; Woodsonia Investments, LLC.
Zach Allen accepted the award on behalf of Little Monkey Bizness and said, "I just want to thank the city, Economic Development, Chamber and community for helping us from the beginning to the end to get our business running. We appreciate your support, and we plan on being in Shawnee for a long time."
The Downtown Revitalization Award was created by the SEDC Executive Committee to recognize the business that made the most significant improvement to the outside appearance of a downtown, commercial building during the last 12 months. Recipients were selected by the Shawnee Downtown Partnership. Congratulations to the winner of the Downtown Revitalization Award, Nationwide Transportation and Logistics.
"We are so surprised and pleased to accept this award. We started Nationwide Transportation and Logistics out of our home and have grown to revamp this business location and our company," Kim Isenhower, Nationwide Transportation and Logistics, said.
The Downtown Impact Award was created by the SEDC Executive Committee to recognize the business-development project with the greatest impact on the city of Shawnee's downtown area in the last 12 months. Projects could include added investment and property-tax base; significant job creation; and/or enhanced visitor attraction. The recipient was selected by the Shawnee Downtown Partnership. Congratulations to the winner of the Downtown Impact Award, Donovan's Service. Pat Donovan accepted the award, thanking the City of Shawnee for being so great to work with.
J.R. Robl, regional project manager for the Kansas Department of Commerce, presented the East Central Regional Business Excellence Award. Straub Construction is the winner of this statewide award.
Ernie Straub, III, with Straub Construction accepted the award and said, "You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with, and I am lucky enough to have great people to work for me. We are very thankful for this award and to Shawnee for its business."
The SEDC also recognized the Governor's Exporter of the Year finalist, Bio-Microbics, Inc. Charley Vogt presented the award to Bob Rebori with Bio-Microbics, Inc. on behalf of the Kansas Cavalry Board of Directors, the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Office of Governor Mark Parkinson.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, Tim Harmon, congratulated the winner of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Award. The Chamber's Board created this award as a special recognition of a business that has played a major role in shaping the face of the community and making a tremendous contribution to the city over a long period of time. Kirk Gutekunst with Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division accepted the Hall of Fame Award and said, "I would like to thank the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce for this prestigious award. Thank you to the Chamber, city and SEDC for all of the support and dedication."
Langhofer wrapped up the luncheon by saying, "I think we can all see the common theme today with all of the award winners' gratitude towards the Shawnee Economic Development Council, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and City of Shawnee. I have always been pleased with Shawnee, and it has been a wonderful city to work in for more than 20 years." The SEDC would like to thank and congratulate all of the award winners for their hard work and dedication in the business community of Shawnee.
If you would like more information about the Business Appreciation Luncheon or the award winners, please call the Shawnee Economic Development office, 913.631.6545, or email Jim Martin, SEDC executive director, jmartin@shawnee-edc.com.
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If you knew a place where thousands of people were looking at a Website each month, wouldn't you want to advertise with them? Well, now you can with the Chamber's new, Website enhancements. Advertising on the Chamber's Website can help your business get the attention it deserves.
Just select from one of the inexpensive, Website advertising options listed below. All ads are on the right side of Business Directory, Chamber Calendar, Member Company Events Calendar and Career Ladder Website pages. Click here to see examples of what businesses are doing today! Complete the order form that is provided, and help your advertising and business flourish with the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce.
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Is Shawnee one of your business' target audiences? Are you looking to expand your business-professional network? Do you want to familiarize yourself with the Shawnee community? The answer is simple; plan to exhibit at and/or attend the 2010 Business Expo.
The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Expo is Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Shawnee Civic Centre. Proposing opportunity, exhibitors as well as visitors will shake hands with business leaders of the community.
With more than 60 business exhibitors, the Business Expo will not fall short of gaining exposure, creating awareness and building brand loyalty for your business. As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your business' products and services not only to fellow exhibitors but to the community, too, as the event is free for the public to attend.
Save some green by reserving a booth today, which is the last day to be an early bird! Speaking of green, how environmentally sound is your business? Businesses providing eco-friendly products and/or services will be visually featured at the event in the GreenWorks section. Go green today for a greener tomorrow.
Also featured at the Business Expo will be the Shawnee Police and Fire Departments, with law enforcement officers and vehicles educating and demonstrating methods to stay safe in our city.
Are you interested in exhibiting at this year's Business Expo? Click here to download a registration form today. Please contact Megan Hardwick, program coordinator, with questions regarding the event, 913.631.6545 or mhardwick@shawneekschamber.com.
Thank you to the 2010 Business Expo Presenting Sponsor, Shawnee Gardens, for its support and dedication of an event so beneficial to the business community of Shawnee. Shawnee Gardens specializes in short-term, long-term and memory-care services to provide compassionate care by addressing the special needs of each resident and patient.
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Honorary Chamber member, Paul J. Scurlock, passed away June 5, 2010. He will always be remembered for his warm welcome at Chamber events; for his passion for capturing moments through photography; and for his whistle, vest and commemorative-pin filled hat.
Thank you, Paul, for your loyalty and devotion to the Chamber and its membership as well as the Shawnee community. As the Chamber historian, he will always be remembered. The Chamber welcomes its members to remember good times, page by page, in the several volumes of photographs taken by Paul. Please stop by the office to visit for awhile. May you rest in peace, Paul.
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This month's Membership Luncheon has a couple of twists. One, it will be located at Lake Quivira Country Club, with the company of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce. Two, it will feature both Mayor Jeff Meyers and Mayor Joe Reardon as guest speakers. Be sure to RSVP to the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce by Monday, August 9. Please call the office, 913.631.6545, or register online (below). Thank you to the Luncheon Sponsors, Lake Quivira Country Club and KCP&L!
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A special thank you to these Chamber members for their long-standing support and dedication to the Chamber. Congratulations to the following for reaching milestones in Chamber membership:
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Bank of Blue Valley is a leader in the Kansas City financial community. It offers true, community banking, with services, products and convenience for businesses, families and individuals seeking a complete, banking relationship.
Thank you for your continued, Investors Guild support
and dedication!
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In good business,
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
email:
info@shawneekschamber.com
phone:
913 | 631 | 6545
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