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CHAMBER FLASH

Creating opportunities that drive commerce and promote business. July 7, 2017

July Upcoming Events Chamber Board Meeting Monday, July 10th, 4 pm—JMCR Ribbon Cutting

World Finance Tuesday, July 11th, 12 pm 120 E. Cooper Ave. Unit 1

Ribbon Cutting

Johnson County Fair Association Tuesday, July 11th, 7 pm 386 NW 145 Rd.

Community Sidewalk Sale Friday & Saturday, July 14th -15th Downtown Warrensburg—See pg. 11 Ribbon Cutting

All-Starz Monday, July 24th, 12 pm

139 W. Pine St.

Get your ticket & RSVP TODAY! Chamber Annual Awards & Social Thursday, July 27th, 6pm Chamber Board Meeting & Orientation Monday, August 14th, 4-7 pm—JMCR R-VI School District First Day Back to School Thursday, August 17th PAINT THE TOWN RED! Monday, August 28-30th GETTHE RED OUT! Thursday, August 31st, 4-6:30 PM Location on Holden Street—See pg. 8

Don’t forget to RSVP to the Chamber Annual Awards & Social!

NEXT CHAMBER FLASH— JUL 21st

For all events RSVP to [email protected] 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.

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Inside this issue:

2017 Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Ribbon Cuttings Get the Red Out 4 Tips to Keep Your Data Safe Featured Chamber Sponsors

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Our 17th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament held in June was a great success! Thanks to Alternative Income co-chairs Sue Kraus and Scott Crist along with a wonderful group of intrepid volunteers, the tournament raised $12,873.69 which benefits the Chamber, and in turn benefits you the Chamber members! Board Chair Sharri Carter Many Chamber members were on our fantastic and Tournament Marshall Ron Volunteer Team: Karen Sligh, Independent Sales kick-off the day. Director with Mary Kay; Suzy Latare, UCM; Anne May and Michelle Gemes CMCCU; Rick Squiric, Big Local Flyer; Lynn Parkhurst and Kathy Decker, Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City; Brandi Barker, Cricket Wireless; Donna Czerniak and Ashley Moore, Exceptional Properties Realty; Greg Hall, Equity Bank and Steve Larson, Missouri Leadership Now. We also had wonderful help from several Congratulation to Bo Tiller Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base. Lowes Putting Contest A BIG SHOUT OUT to Pita Pit for providing Winner sandwiches for all the players during the tournament. A special thank you to the following Chamber members that shared their golf team entries with 18 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base: KCP&L, J.W. FRANKLIN CO., Integrity Roofing and The Daily Star Journal. Thank you for supporting America’s Best from WAFB! Lowes Putting Contest was held again this tournament with Bo Tiller from the Warrensburg R-VI School District team Fun at the Team Photo Booth having the winning putt. For the last five sponsored by State Farm Joe tournaments, Lowes has been the sponsor of this contest. Hats off to Lowes! Good Insurance Agency

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Our Golf Team Tournament Winners:

Championship Flight 1st Place: Team Military 442D FW

Championship Flight 2nd Place: Team Carter

Sponsored by J.W. Franklin

Sharri Carter, Ty Carter, Matt Carter, SueAnn Carter

A Flight 2nd Place: Team Septagon

A Flight 3rd Place: Team All Season Storage Jason Beckner, Travis Allen, Matt Morgan, Tim Schnooer

Sponsored by KCP&L Sean Birney, Matt Webster, Phil McClanahan, Kevin Rucker

Jeff Huffman, Todd Riddle, Mike Addis, Nathan Hoff

Sponsored by KCP&L Jon Frandsen, Blake Smith, Brandon Harrison, Even Ewoldson

Championship Flight 3rd Place: Team Military 20th Attack

B Flight 2nd Place: Team Military 393rd BS Sponsored by The Daily Star Journal Jonathon Poyser, Kurt Rommel, Christopher Donaldson, Rick Hofsommer

B Flight 3rd Place: Team F&C Bank Brandon English, Jeff Florida, Bob Mickey, Dustin Hertzog

C Flight 2nd Place: Team Show-Me Landfill Jim Shields, Ryan O’Neal, Jim Courtney, Jim Steele

C Flight 3rd Place: Team Chrysler Cliff & Leah Harris and David & Kitty Sandberg

Men’s Longest Drive: David Less

Women’s Longest Drive: Kitty Sandberg

Men’s Closest to the Pin: Clay Heishman

Women’s Closest to the Pin: Leah Harris

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Orange Leaf at 303 East Cooper Blvd, Suite D., Warrensburg, MO. Chamber Member Relations Member Suzy Latare welcomed everyone who attended. Owner Casey Flowers thanked everyone who attended. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is the ultimate dessert experience! They are selfserve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination unlike any other. Their mission of making the best froyo you've ever tasted and are committed to becoming a valuable partner in the community. Anchoring the ribbon is Chamber Member Relations Chair Jeremy VanWey (L) and Chamber Chair Sharri Carter (R) as Casey Flowers prepares to cut the ribbon. For more information you can call 660-362-1424 or visit their website at www.orangeleafyogurt.com or their Facebook page Orange Leaf Warrensburg.

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Ground Breaking Ceremony

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ground breaking ceremony for The Arbors at Harmony Gardens New Memory Care Community located at East Young Avenue & North Burkharth Road, Warrensburg, MO. Chamber Chair Sharri Carter welcomed everyone who attended as well as introducing our city officials and dignitaries. Gina Rookstool, Elder Care Advisor for Americare Senior Living, introduced Americare employees attending from Warrensburg, Clinton and Marshall, Missouri. Appreciation was expressed to all those who attended from the Warrensburg community for their support and participation. The Arbors at Harmony Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living will have 16 private or semi-private rooms and plans are underway for a Grand Opening - Summer of 2018. For more information on services provided or room reservations email: [email protected] or call 660-262-3668.

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JULY MILESTONES

Celebrating Warrensburg Chamber Member’s Businesses Anniversaries

15 Years

10 Years

Buzzanga’s Amoco

U Stor All

NEW MEMBERS! Welcome to the Chamber

Johnson County Fair Association 386 NW 145 660-747-1811 www.jocomofair.com

Citizens for Monetti 660-441-3045 www.monettiforsenate.com All-Starz LLC 139 W. Pine St. 229-269-9531

Abilities, LLC 123 E. Gay St. 660-747-7507 www.abilitiesllc.com

Most Recent Reports STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEAN DOHRMAN 54TH DISTRICT

To view Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s Congressional report, click HERE.

To view State Representative Dean Dohrman’s current capitol report, click HERE.

STATE SENATOR DENNY HOSKINS 21ST DISTRICT

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN HOUX 54TH DISTRICT

To view State Senator Denny Hoskins’s current capitol report, click HERE.

To view State Representative Dan Houx’s current capitol report, click HERE.

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The Chamber is excited to announce a new benefit; a platform to list your job openings right HERE:

Whiteman Base Community Council members cooked, wrapped and delivered hotdogs for Airmen and support staff that were working during the Wings Over Whiteman Air Show.

JOB LISTINGS If you would like to post current job openings simply email the following information either in a word document or in the body of an email to [email protected]. Description of duties; open date; category i.e. clerical, banking, insurance etc.; full or part time; title; salary range; education; how to apply and contact information. University of Central Missouri Get the Red Out Thursday, August 31, 2017 Get the Red Out is a cooperative community event sponsored by UCM and the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce. The 12th annual fair will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 4-6:30 p.m. The event takes place on Holden street in Warrensburg between South and Clark streets. Thousands, from both the campus and the community, attend the street fair each year. Mules football follows the fair beginning at 7 p.m. versus Fort Hays State. For more information and to register a booth at the street fair click HERE

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Chamber Member Business Events

Blood Drive Friday, July 7, 1:00 – 6:00 pm Western Missouri Medical Center, Innes Building 1, Classroom 1 427 Burkarth Rd, Warrensburg, MO Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has partnered with the Community Blood Center of Kansas City to host a blood drive on Friday, July 7 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. The blood drive will take place in WMMC’s Innes Building 1, Classroom 1, located at 427 Burkarth Road. How to Book Your Appointment: Book your appointment today at esavealifenow.org, click “Donate” and enter Sponsor Code: westernmomed. For additional details, please contact Valerie Leuschen at (660) 262–7479 or [email protected].

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TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE On August 21, 2017, at approximately 1:10 p.m. Central time, a total eclipse will sweep over the country, and Warrensburg, Missouri is in the path of totality. Which means anyone in the northern part of Warrensburg, Missouri will experience total darkness in the middle of the day. Mingle with the locals at Knob Noster State Park or other local viewing "parties" to see this incredible moment in history. For more information click HERE.

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evening hours the Warrensburg High School Homecoming Football game will be shown on the big screen so we can cheer on the Tigers to victory. On Saturday, the fun continues with a Warrensburg Wheels Car Show and Farmers Market, lots of local This two-day event will kick- talent on stage located in front off with Family Fun on Friday of the Courthouse with a line up of special talents from afternoon with our craft around the community all day. and food vendors as well as our children's area with lots of The Glow Run will take place Saturday evening. Excitement fun things for the whole on the Main Stage will get family. started at 6:30 with Mudflap By early evening the Main Mafia followed with the Stage will be alive headliner Members Only with Random Access followed taking us back to the 80’s for by The Nace Brothers. some great hits! The Warrensburg All High School Reunion will be All this and more coming to celebrating along with our the ‘Burg, stay tuned... community members around the Main Stage. During the

September 22nd & 23rd, 2017

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Become a Vendor! Click Below

2017 Vender Applications 2017 Rules and Regulations

For more information and to sign up, click HERE

Chamber Member Ads/Specials

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Darron Fuqua Captures $5,000 Central Missouri Speedway USRA Modified Victory!

Night two of the 12th Annual Tom Wilson Memorial BBQ Bowl completed the race weekend at Central Missouri Speedway as 83 drivers signed in for the night. USRA Modifieds came out in full force with 38 cars, Midwest Mod-Lites produced 34 drivers while the POWRi Allstar Midget Series had 11 cars on hand in a race program that featured 17 events for the fans on hand. Click HERE to read more!

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WMMC Diagnostic Imaging Receives CT Accreditation from the American College of Radiology Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is proud to announce that the WMMC Diagnostic Imaging department has received the Gold Standard of Accreditation in Computed Tomography (CT) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Jake Corson, RT(R)(CT), Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Coordinator, under the supervision and direction of John J. Waddell, MD, Diagnostic Imaging Medical Director and WMMC Medical Staff President, led the successful accreditation process resulting in a three-year term of accreditation. The Gold Standard of Accreditation represents the highest level of dedication to image quality and patient safety. To achieve this accreditation, WMMC underwent a rigorous review by the ACR that ensured process, personnel qualifications, equipment, quality assurance and quality control procedures meet nationally-accepted standards of care. The accreditation process is overseen by board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced

Diagnostic Imaging. “Offering the latest diagnostic imaging technology by highly-qualified technologists has always been a priority for Western Missouri Medical Center,” said Darinda Reberry, President/Chief Executive Officer. “We’re proud to receive this accreditation which attests to that dedication.” WMMC’s digital imaging center offers advanced technology that looks inside the body to aid in the diagnosis of disease or injury. With a board-certified Radiologist and Imaging Technologists WMMC provides a full range of diagnostic testing to help area providers provide the best care possible. The medical center hosts a 128-Slice CT scanner that produces vivid, 3D images of the entire body in just 10 seconds. John J. Waddell, MD, has been board-certified in radiology for 22 years. He is a member of the Society of Breast Imagers and the American College of Radiology. He specializes in cross-sectional imaging including CT, US (ultrasound), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and mammography. He is currently the Medical Staff President at WMMC. For more information, visit WMMC.com.

“Our Sleep Center team’s hard work is a testament to our organization’s dedication to our patients,” said Darinda Reberry, President/CEO. “This allows our patients to Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is proud to receive a nationally accredited standard of care right here announce that the WMMC Sleep Center has received in our community.” accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Sleep disorders and the interruption they have on the Medicine (AASM). human body’s ability to obtain rest can have a negative Throughout 2017, Dr. Scott Eveloff, Sleep Center impact on a person’s long-term health. Beyond feelings Medical Director; Jamie Thompson, Sleep Center of fatigue throughout the day, people with sleep disorders Program Coordinator; and the Sleep Center staff have can be irritable and unfocused as well as more serious worked diligently on streamlining processes, providing consequences including hypertension which leads to an additional staff training and implementing ongoing increased risk of stroke and heart failure. WMMC Sleep quality assurance measures in preparation for the Sleep Center offers sleep studies (day, night and on weekends) Center accreditation application. to assist you and your primary care provider to diagnosis Because of the Sleep Center team’s work, WMMC’s or confirm a sleep disorder. strong application qualified for the expedited Our board-certified medical director, Scott Eveloff, MD, accreditation process and was granted accreditation has 23 years of experience in sleep medicine and he and without an initial site visit. The organization is expecting his staff are here help you get back to a good night’s to host a site visit from AASM in the upcoming months. sleep. WMMC Sleep Center Receives AASM Accreditation

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3. Avoid online banking and shopping while you’re on a public network

4 Tips to Keep Your Data Safe While Traveling This Summer Peter and Kate McAllister love to travel. They live in a beautiful home in the suburbs of Chicago, and every year they make it a ritual to gather with family and fly to exotic locations. Kate and Peter are, of course, fictional characters from the 1992 classic Home Alone, but for all working professionals planning on traveling this summer, there is a lesson to be learned from watching this couple stumbling to prepare for their travels. And while you’re (hopefully) not likely to leave your son at home for a few weeks, you, like the McAllister’s, are more than likely forgetting something very important: securing your data while abroad. With travel season coming fast, we thought it would be a good idea to remind you of a few steps that you can take to secure your data away from home.

Have you ever been on vacation and spent a little more than you intended? With mobile banking, a lot of inconvenient ATM trips can be avoided, but that gets riskier when you’re on a public network. Wait for a secure, private connection or use an ATM if public WiFi is your only option. 4. Back up your data before you head out.

Country singer Dave Carroll once wrote a song called “United Breaks Guitars,” a moving composition about the death of his Taylor guitar. He starts the song crooning “I flew United Airlines on my way to Nebraska. The plane departed, Halifax, connecting in Chicago's "O'Hare". While on the ground, a passenger said from the seat behind me, "My God, they're throwing guitars out there." If it can happen to Dave’s 1. Make sure that you have password protection and guitar, it can happen to your laptop. Back up your data enable inactivity log outs on an external hard drive, just in case the worst should occur. That way, even if you have to write a song to get Imagine sitting at a gate, perhaps sending out a few lastyour airline to admit liability, you still have your minute emails before you’re off. Imagine what would important data. happen if you leave that laptop behind, and some stranger picks it up. Could someone access your bank Your vacation time should be relaxing and stress free, account from your laptop or phone? Could they access not a source of more frustration. Take the stress of your email or other important personal data? Does your worrying about your technology and let LammTech computer or phone store your credit card data? Using give you peace of mind all year round. Call 660-827unique passwords and making sure that your accounts 9944 today. log out due to inactivity can go a long way in preparing for the worst. 2. Consider using a Wi-Fi hotspot rather than your hotel’s internet For as low as $7.77 a day, you can rent a secure, personal hotspot, rather than using less secure public Wi -Fi commonly offered at hotels, cafés, airports and other places you might visit on vacation. Consider the risks in using the alternative, public wireless, where hackers might be able to review every bit of data you’re sending out, including emails, purchases, and private information.

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Chamber Benefits/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 [email protected], or Kelly Dyer with the Missouri Chamber SBTDC at 573-634-3511 or [email protected].

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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.

We are so excited to announce that the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce now offers text reminders. If you would like to receive text “reminders” for upcoming events. Please click the link below to opt in. http://clk2.it/czhlbc

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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 at 660-747-8123

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Gift Certificates Available!

The Chamber has Gift Certificates with over 50 local Chamber

participants in denominations of $5, $10, $20 & $50.

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Call the Chamber office today at 660 747-3168 or click on the certificate to find out more!

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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

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: Please stay tuned for our next meeting announcement...

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 Click Here

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LEADS? Come build relationships and make connections at the

Chamber Leads Exchange Group! Two meetings each month: First Tuesday at 8 AM

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GREATER WARRENSBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDS NEW MEMBER BENEFIT

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce has partnered with ZipEdTech to offer its members quality workforce online education/ training. ZipEdTech has curated a vast library of online trainings that are relevant and affordable. Simply click HERE to view the library!

You’ve been asking……... 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 click the National Chamber Program logo above for information on how you can

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SAVE BIG!

Board of Directors 2016 – 2017 Sharri Carter, Chair American Family Insurance, Kim Ream Agency, Inc. 209 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-2747 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018

Greg Hall Equity Bank 612 N. Maguire St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-9530 Fax: (660) 747-9750 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2020

Joe Warren The Daily Star-Journal P.O. Box 68, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-8123 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018

Jeff Huffman University of Central Missouri, Military & Veteran Services Elliott Union 117, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 543-8039 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019

Scott Patrick, Chair Emeritus Warrensburg R-VI School District P.O. Box 638, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-7823 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Steve Fox, Secretary Fox Heating & Cooling LLC 448 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-2992 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Jeff Florida, Treasurer F&C Bank P.O. Box 157, Holden, MO 64040 (660) 732-5516 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Donna Czerniak Exceptional Property Realty 223 E. Market St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660)362-0288 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2020 Jeff Franklin J.W. FRANKLIN CO. 123 E. Gay St., Ste.ES-V, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-9854 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018

Susan Kraus WILS West-Central Independent Living Solutions 601 N. Ridgeview Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 422-7883 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019 Greg McCullough City of Warrensburg 102 S. Holden, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660)-262-4607 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019 Doug Spratley Nightwatch Security & Telephone 2211 W. Main, Sedalia, MO 65301 660-620-0584 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019 Jeremy VanWey Thrivent Financial 429 Grover St, Warrensburg, Mo 64093 (660) 909-4765 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2020 Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Holden St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-3168, Ext 224 [email protected]

Leanne Larson, Office Manager [email protected] Brooke Samack, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Amanda Mankin, Member Relations Coordinator [email protected]

Purpose The Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a community that supports business, values education and empowers leaders.

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 [email protected] 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.

Chamber Staff Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director [email protected]

Mission The Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce create opportunities that drive commerce and promote business.

Get Connected. Stay Connected. GROW!

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Interested in membership or sponsorship? Contact Amanda Mankin at [email protected] or at the Chamber Office, 660-747-3168 ext. 222 or email [email protected].

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

ANN & JIM HOUX

STEVE FARR

GINNY MCTIGHE

Click on each logo for information about the state and national Chambers of Commerce:

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