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CHAMBER FLASH

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

Upcoming Events Old Drum Festival Dogs Day Out Saturday, April 8th, 9 AM—4 PM 302 N. Main St. Schedule of Events—See Pg. 9

We are so excited to announce that the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce now offers text reminders.

Chamber Board Meeting Tuesday, April 11th, 4 PM—JMCR Ribbon Cutting Insight Eyecare Thursday, April 20th, 2 PM 608 N. Maguire St.

If you would like to receive text “reminders” for upcoming events. Please click the link below to opt in. http://clk2.it/czhlbc

Chamber Leads Exchange Group Thursday, April 20th, 4 PM JW Franklin Co.—123 E. Gay St., Suite #5 Ribbon Cutting Arcadian Moon Saturday, April 22nd, 5 PM 19203 E. Old 40 Hwy, Higginsville

Thank you to our Sponsor

Chamber University “Mind Your Own Business” Wednesday, April 26th, 11:45 AM—1 PM—JMCR Celebrating 20 Years! Glasscock Jewelry Corner Thursday, April 27th, 11 AM 319 E. Business 50

SHOUT OUT NEWS! Congratulations to Jeff Coleman on his Missouri Parks and Recreation’s Distinguished Service Award for Parks and Natural Resource Management. He has been with Warrensburg Parks and Rec for more than 10 years and is responsible for maintaining the parks and facilities in Warrensburg.

WIN Luncheon “Birds of a Feather” Friday, April 28th, 11:45 AM—1 PM Heroes Restaurant—107 W. Pine St.

NEXT CHAMBER FLASH— APRIL 21ST

Inside this issue:

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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Ribbon Cutting/Luncheon/Comedy Night

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Capitol Reports

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Chamber Benefits/Services

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Featured Chamber Sponsors

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Upcoming Chamber Happenings... IF YOU ARE WAITING FOR THE RIGHT TIME, IT’S NOW!

Have you m arked your calend ar?

DON’T miss out on these great upcoming events!

20 APR

2:00 PM Ribbon Cutting for Insight Eyecare 608 N. Maguire

20 APR

4:00 PM Chamber Leads Exchange Group JW. Franklin Co. 123 E. Gay St., Suite #5

22 APR

4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting for Arcadian Moon 19203 E. Old 40 Hwy Higginsville

26 APR

11:45 AM—1PM Chamber University “Mind Your Own Business— Planning for Business Growth” 100 S. Holden St.—JMCR

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28 APR

11:45 AM—1PM WIN Luncheon “Birds of Feather” and Dealing with Difficult People Heroes Restaurant 107 W. Pine St. $15 Chamber Member or Guest RSVP by Monday, April 24th at [email protected] or 660-747-3168

2 MAY

8:00 AM Chamber Leads Exchange Group—JMCR

5:00 PM 2 MAY Ribbon Cutting for

Fuller Center for Housing 123 E. Gay St., Suite E3

4 MAY

11:00 PM Open House 10 AM—2 PM Glasscock Jewelry Corner— 20 Year Celebration 319 E. Business 50

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11:30 AM Ribbon Cutting for Soda Fixx 1201 S. Maguire St.

MILESTONES

Celebrating Warrensburg Chamber Member’s Businesses Anniversaries April

Celebrating 20 Years! American Family Insurance Kim Ream Agency

Glasscock Jewelry Corner We want to help you celebrate your life's special occasions. We strive to provide superior value, quality and selection, while giving you personal, small town customer service.

As your American Family Insurance agent, I believe there's more to insurance than the policy itself. It's about providing dependable protection and service and flexibility. That's why earning your trust is my policy.

NEW MEMBERS! Welcome to the Chamber

Dan Plott UCM ID Office 511 Holden St. 660-909-6683

Midwest Computech 1501 W. 32nd St., Sedalia 660-826-4700

Arcadian Moon 19203 Hazel Dell Rd., Higginsville 660-584-6661

Glenda Smith UCM Account Office 307 Elliot Student Union 660-543-4441

ADP—Bryan Moore 913-495-4124 Soda Fixx 229 SE 101st Rd. 385-259-9914

ShipShape Party Rentals 660-362-0020 Smallcakes Downtown Warrensburg 118 W. Pine 660-362-1476

Ability KC 1034 S. Maguire St., Suite B 660-429-0062

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Click on the image below to view the Warrensburg Guidebook or map of Warrensburg and Johnson County.

Stop by our office to pick up the NEW Guide to Warrensburg 2017-18! We're inside the historic train depot locate at 100 S. Holden St. in downtown Warrensburg

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INFORMATIONAL NIGHT May 9th, 5:30-6:30

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Midwest Missouri Board of Realtors located at 506 N. Maguire St., Ste. E,, Warrensburg, MO. Chamber Board Chair Elect Sharri Carter welcomed elected officials: Mayor Casey Renfrow, Council Members Bryan Jacobs and Robin Allen as well as Johnson County Treasurer Heather Reynolds. Midwest Missouri Board of Realtors, Association Executive Erin Wells introduced of Bryan Jacobs, Midwest Missouri Board of Realtors chairman and owner/broker of Re/ Max United in Warrensburg , Missouri. Bryan introduced other Midwest Missouri Board of Realtors board members who were in attendance and explained how the organization provides educational and ethics training for all realtors in our community. The organization does a lot to help the community and has donated many park benches located throughout the area. Anchoring the ribbon is Chamber Ambassadors Bill Bernier and Rick Solomon as Bryan prepares to cut the ribbon. For more information, call 660-429-5518 or visit their website at www.thelanding.missourirealtor.org/mmbr/home

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Legislative Update Networking Luncheon

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Update Networking Luncheon held at the American Legion Matthew-Crawford Post 131 located at 733 E. Young St., Warrensburg, MO. Chamber Board Chair Scott Patrick welcomed elected officials Senator Denny Hoskins, Representatives Dean Dohrman and Dan Houx. He also welcomed City of Warrensburg Mayor Casey Renfrow, council members and guests. Several legislative issues were presented by each of the elected officials at the event and followed by a question and answer session. City Manager Harold Stewart gave an overview on the upcoming general bond obligation about the city’s plan for traffic lights and the Veteran’s road extension. In closing, Scott Patrick presented Senator Hoskins and Representatives Dohrman and Houx with a gift thanking them for their updates on bills and what they have been working on at the Missouri State Capitol.

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Rik Roberts Comedy Show

The lepracons came out March 17th and enjoyed the Rik Roberts Comedy show to benefit the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce. Rik gave us a blast from the past in character as the beloved Barney Fife from the Andy Griffith show to warm up the room. His clean comedy show was a laugh a minute and enjoyed by all. The fundraiser was made possible by our event sponsors

EnerSys Energy Products, Septagon Construction Co, ALL PRO Electrical Technology, Inc. and Sigma Tau Gamma Headquarters.

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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Chamber Member Business Events EASTER EGGS & THE BREAKFAST BUNNY Saturday, April 15

Breakfast (limited seating): 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. Admission and Breakfast Price: Adult: $19 | Member $12 Children (5-12): $13 | Member $10 Children (4 and under): $11 | Member $8 Kick off your Easter weekend with a Chris Cakes, Inc. pancake breakfast and an egg hunt at Powell Gardens. After breakfast, snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, enjoy hands-on activities and storytelling and make an Easter hat to wear in our Easter parade. Participants can also sign up for a paint-a-pot flower pot activity for $4 per child. Hop to it and reserve a space for this springtime tradition now. Breakfast pricing includes garden admission. Families not eating breakfast are welcome to participate in the egg hunt. Adults will be charged regular garden

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Register & Get Your Tickets!

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AMERICAN LEGION

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In less than two weeks, owners and promoters Earl and Susan Walls usher in their twenty-second year of operating CMS. USRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks return to the racing program along with BMods, now competing under the USRA-sanctioning banner. Mod-Lites will add a new chapter of excitement to Saturday nights as they make their CMS weekly racing debut in 2017. However, before the first official race of the season, drivers have a chance to show off their new looks this Saturday and then later in the afternoon, a chance to test and tune their cars for the one and only practice session scheduled for the pre-season.

this year will enjoy free admission into the pits. Walls, said, “When I turned 70, we let all seventy-year-olds and older in the grandstands for free, I thought that was fun, this should be fun too.” The regular race season begins Saturday, April 15th. Onlookers will notice construction continues at the CMS Party Barn area, where the Walls have plans to expand the historic building’s entertainment potential with additional plans unfolding later in the year. Keep up with CMS on Twitter @CMSgoing_green. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/CentralMissouri-Speedway. Join our email group by emailing [email protected]. Keep up with CMS news and information by pointing your browser to www.centralmissourispeedway.net. Find CMS on YouTube at CMS Going Green! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway.

The fifth-annual CMS Car Show kicks off the day’s activities at 11 a.m. on the grounds of Hawthorne Plaza Shopping Center located at 1125 N Simpson Drive in Warrensburg, Missouri (located behind Wal-Mart). For the second year in a row, RE/MAX United will present the ‘Best Appearing Race Car’ plaques as voted on by car CMS is located 3.5-miles north of Warrensburg, MO show attendees. from the junction of Highways 50 and 13 in Warrensburg just north of the new Hwy 13 by-pass round-a-bout, or Car Show attendees may take photos with drivers and from the Higginsville exit off I-70, head south on have the rare opportunity to cars up close. Fans may also Highway 13 for twelve and half miles. pick up a track schedule for the coming season and have a shot at some DQ Grill and Chill coupons along with CMS wishes to thank its 2017 primary sponsors for their visiting with the DQ Grill and Chill mascot throughout support including Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford, the car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers displaying Budweiser, KMZU 100.7 FM, Sunoco Race Fuels, their cars at the event will receive one free pit pass valid Midwest Coatings, Better Country KIX 105.7, KSDL, for practice night later in the day. and KSIS FM, Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station, KRLI FM 103.9 & KAOL 101.3 FM The Grenade, Pepsi, 610 Once the car show finishes at 3 p.m., drivers in all car Sports Radio Kansas City, College Town Apartments of classes are invited to turn practice laps from 4 to 8 p.m. at Warrensburg, and Heartland Waste. the speedway. Pit gates open at 3:30 with practice beginning at 4 and lasting until approximately 8 p.m. The list of 2017 business partners includes: Victory Fans may attend the practice session for free in the pitTrophies & Plaques, Joslins Jewelry, DQ Grill & Chill of side grandstands. The front side will not be open. All pit Warrensburg, Economy Lumber, Eickleberry Concrete & passes are $20 for the practice session for those entering Construction, JA Performance and Outdoor Services, the pit area. The practice event also allows the CMS staff RockAuto.com, Brooks Automotive, R & B Septic to test and tune all that it takes to put on a weekly race Services, Blue Springs Truck Line, O’Reilly Auto Parts, program each Saturday. Wilderness Ridge Tent and Canvas, Entercom Kansas City, Rick Darling Racing Engines, and Seeburg Earl Walls celebrates his 80th birthday this week and in Mufflers. To join the CMS business partner team, call celebration of his youthful exuberance, Walls informed Susan Walls at (816) 229-1338. No calls after 8 p.m. his staff that senior citizens wishing to enter the pit area please. on race nights when he is working his perch in turn four

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- rescue the wallflowers - ask people who seem to be looking for a safe landing pad NETWORKING to join your group - focus on the people you are "HELPER'S HIGH" in conversation with rather Who hasn’t experienced some than doing a 180 room scan anxiety when walking into a be genuinely interested in the networking situation? Maile person; discover what you can Proctor in “6 Science-Backed do for them, perhaps? Ways Being Kind Is Good for - don’t be too focused on the Your Health” says, “ being outcome of the interaction, nice to others can be one of just be nice because kindness the easiest, most inexpensive releases the hormone ways to keep anxiety at bay.” oxytocin. According to Dr. That is because “doing nice David Hamilton (from this things for others boosts your same article) “oxytocin is serotonin, the known as a ‘cardioprotective’ neurotransmitter responsible hormone because it protects for feelings of satisfaction and the heart (by lowering blood well-being. Like exercise, pressure).” altruism also releases Do you know someone who endorphins, a phenomenon could use this information to known as a “helper’s high.” enjoy networking more? Please share this tip At your next networking with them. event:

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Tara has been a part of the WMMC team since September 2006, with extensive experience as a results-driven leader who is dedicated to making WMMC our region’s choice for health care. During her time at WMMC, she has proven success in marketing initiatives, event execution and relationship development. Highlights from her career with WMMC thus far include multiple branding campaigns, launching the hospital’s first-ever social media platform, the current process of creating a more patient-centric website experience and the growth of the community/business relations efforts.

WMMC Announces Executive Director of Communications & Development Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is pleased to announce that Tara Carlyle has accepted the position of Executive Director of Communications & Development.

This new role is an important step in moving towards the marriage of all philanthropic and communication efforts as the She is actively involved in the community with participation in WMMC Foundation and medical center continue to grow. Tara various civic and service organizations, and is currently serving will transition to the new position over the next two weeks. her second year as the Co-Chair for the Johnson County Heart Walk, which raised nearly $50,000 last year. In her new role, Tara will oversee the WMMC Foundation (in partnership with the Foundation Board), all hospital Tara has over 10 years of healthcare experience and has served communications efforts and collaborate on strategic planning in a variety of leadership capacities. She received her Bachelor initiatives. of Science in Public Relations with an emphasis in Marketing in 2009 from UCM. By advancing her education and WMMC’s “I’m honored to accept this role and look forward to working communication efforts, Tara advanced to the Director of alongside the WMMC Foundation,” said Tara Carlyle, Business Development upon receiving her Masters of Business Executive Director of Communications & Development. “This Administration in Marketing from UCM. When asked to take strategic partnership is evolving to ensure advanced healthcare on the Director of Marketing role in 2016, Tara gladly accepted to our greater community for years to come.” the additional responsibility as the Director of Marketing & Business Development. plans include adding charging stations throughout the WMMC campus and affiliated Medical Practices. In all, the Foundation will purchase approximately 25 charging stations within the next year.

WMMC Employees Help Visitors Take Charge

The C.A.R.E. Givers Club is an employee-giving branch of the WMMC Foundation that allows employees to support WMMC, its employees, patients and visitors. In just a few short months, the club has surpassed its goal, with more than Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) employees cele60 percent employee participation. brated the first major purchase of the C.A.R.E. Givers Club on Friday, March 17, 2017. Charging stations for visitors to “I am very proud of our employees but not surprised. They charge electronic devices are now available in various locaprove each and every day that they are compassionate and do tions throughout the hospital and some clinics thanks to the whatever they can to make our visitors and patients as comgenerosity of WMMC employees to “help visitors take fortable as possible. Their dedication to this organization, to charge.” this community, and to their peers is evident in the generosity they have shown,” said Darinda Reberry, WMMC President/ For its first-ever, hospital-wide project, the C.A.R.E. ComCEO. mittee identified a need for mobile device charging stations throughout the facility and selected several high-traffic areas C.A.R.E., which stands for Caring Actions Reward Everyone, to receive the first shipment. Installation of the charging sta- began as an idea to further develop the Foundation. A voluntions began March 13 in the Emergency Department waiting teer committee of WMMC employees oversees the C.A.R.E. area, Outpatient (East Lobby) waiting area, Courtyard Café, Program, working to raise funds internally for special projects Western Missouri Bone & Joint, Western Missouri Internal that benefit employees, patients, visitors and/or facilities at Medicine, and Central Family & Sports Medicine. Future WMMC.

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WMMC Welcomes Ruthie Porter, Board-Certified Lactation

to be adding an additional expert lactation consultant to our obstetrics team as this service is another added benefit to the family-centric birthing experience at WMMC.”

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is excited to welcome Ruthie Porter, RN, BSN, IBCLC to the obstetrics team!

Lactation consultations are provided to all new mothers that give birth at WMMC. Porter is also available for outpatient consult Porter is an International appointments. To make an Board-Certified Lactation appointment with one of Consultant with a background WMMC’s lactation in neonatal intensive care consultants, please call (660) nursing. She will provide new 262-7519. mothers with training and support as they and their child The Stork’s Nest, WMMC’s one-stop shop for all your learn to get the most out of their breastfeeding experience. breastfeeding needs, continues Porter will be joining Liz to be available Monday – Juselis, RN, BSN, ICBLC in Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. the WMMC Stork’s Nest. The shop is located just outside of WMMC’s “Our community has a growing need for Obstetrics Unit (located on the breastfeeding training and second floor off the Main support,” said Amy Entrance). McCartney, RNC-OB, BSN, Obstetrics Department Manager. “We’re very excited

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confide in, or strategize with, a geriatric care manager, geriatrician, therapist, friend, sibling or online support group rather than your parents. Treat them like the adults they are. Dr. Kane warns about infantilizing parents. “Dealing with a stubborn parent is not the same as dealing with a stubborn child. Older people should be autonomous.” Accept the situation. You may want your mantra to be “It is what it is.” Said another way, “you can take a horse to water, but you can’t make them drink.” As Modigliani points out, “they are adults with the right Article provided by: A Place For Mom to make decision – even poor ones.” Don’t beat yourself up. Roseann Vanella, 50, of What to Do When Your Marlton, New Jersey, happens to be a family mediator. But even with her professional training, she Parents Refuse Help has been unable to reason with her parents. Her father, We asked experts for their advice on what to do in 84, has dementia and her mother, 75, has a rare blood situations like this – and unlike some parents, we did, in disorder. Still, her mother insisted on taking her fact, listen! (Though, some of this advice may not apply husband to Sicily on vacation. Vanella told her, “I to a loved one with dementia.) can’t stop you so at least get medical jet insurance.” She said she would. Soon after arriving in Italy, her mother’s disease kicked up, she needed a blood Experts recommend: transfusion and to come home. She admitted she never purchased insurance. Vanella and her brother were on Try to understand the motivation behind their the next plane. “After that I said, ‘she’s never going to behavior. Suzanne Modigliani, a Bostontake him to Europe,’ but she did,” says Vanella. “I based geriatric care manager with a social work told her how bad it was for my dad since his dementia background, says to ask yourself: Are they acting this had progressed.” Again, Vanella had to go to Italy and way out of habit, to assert independence, or because bring them back. “The hardest part is knowing they’re depressed or confused? What are they afraid something could have been averted but wasn’t,” she of? notes. “My advice is not to hit your head against the Decide how important the matter is. Is it a safety issue wall too hard. There isn’t a lot we can do sometimes or something that is just irritating but inconsequential? but stand by, watch closely and be able to jump in As the saying goes, pick your battles. when needed.” Blame it on the kids (that would be you) or the grandkids. If Mom isn’t willing to change her For Further assistance and resources contact: behavior for herself, would she do it for a loved one? Gina Rookstool Robert Kane, M.D., author of “The Good Caregiver,” Americare Senior Living Director of the Center on Aging at the University of Eldercare Advisor, Assisted Living Division Minnesota and a professor in its School of Public Serving: Kansas City, Marshall, Clinton & Health, says his mother quit smoking after his sister Warrensburg argued the second hand smoke was a risk to the Cell: 816-804-1077 grandchildren. Another approach is to say to your [email protected] parent, “You don’t want me to worry, right? This (fill in the blank) will give me enormous peace of mind. Please do it for me!” Think ahead. Is there a milestone they want to be around for, such as a wedding, graduation or anniversary? Then bring it up! Find an outside outlet for your feelings. If you’re angry or resentful that Dad’s not with the program, vent to,

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The Number 1 Secret to Productivity! In business, everyone is looking for productivity hacks. You want to work less and do more. Even if you love your job, it's only healthy to make time for life outside of work. We all know more than a few workaholics, but most of us don't envy their lifestyle.

goldfish. Although the data is debated, the warning is clear. We live in an overly connected world where the input is intense, overwhelming, and often, debilitating. Our attention deficit may not afflict every culture across our planet (yet), but people of the developed world must consciously develop strategies to achieve a pure concentration in a world where we're force-fed distraction.

If you're like me, you want the most done in the least amount of time. You're hungry for strategies that produce giant productivity leaps. You not only want to produce more work with less time but better work.

Deep work may not solve all your problems, but it might be the key to reaching productivity rates you never dreamed possible. Here are some deep work strategies to get you started:

By: Logan Chierotti

We see this trait in many people. They're high producers. They  Work with deep concentration - turn off your email, shut down or silence your phone and say goodbye to social media. are the creative geniuses in their fields. They push the (Don't worry; it will be there when you get back.) boundaries of an industry through cutting edge ideas, new product developments, and innovative business strategies.  Schedule deep work - set a schedule for deep work and stick to it. Make it clear to your colleagues, clients, or family But how, you wonder, do they do it? that this time is off limits. They are not less busy. In fact, many of these high producers have a lot more on their plate. Still, they produce consistently  Time yourself - put yourself on a timer where you focus on nothing but a single task. Watch how your productivity will over extended periods of time. soar. The truth is - they have a secret. It can be summed up in two,  Personalize deep work - are you more productive in simple, four-letter words. shorter stretches? Or, do you prefer long sustained periods? Deep Work. Experiment until you find a schedule that works best for you. The concept of deep work in discussed in detail in Cal Newport's best-selling book of the same title. Here's Cal's hypothesis: "The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive."

 Stick to the routine - why do professional athletes practice and train every day? Why do the greatest writers in history consistently practice their craft? It's not because it's always fun. It's because repetition and practice make you better. Implementing deep work strategies into my life has made me more efficient. The concept will also make you question habits that might be holding you back.

Cal Newport holds a Ph.D. from MIT and is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. His Deep work is about setting long, sustained periods of focused qualifications lead one to believe that Newport understands time to concentrate on highly demanding cognitive tasks. Deep what it takes to produce high-quality work over sustained work is about cutting out distractions, to learn faster and periods of time. produce more. However, I hope you reach a conclusion on the effectiveness Deep work is about setting long, sustained periods of focused of deep work through individual practice. It's always better, time to concentrate on highly demanding cognitive tasks. Deep and more fun, to learn things first hand. work is about cutting out distractions, to learn faster and Today, the strategies of deep work are well studied. They are produce more. there for taking. Whether you want to become a superIs this applicable to our current world? Well... producer is entirely up to you. Ok. But what exactly is deep work?

We now live in a world where scientific studies are measuring Good luck working deep! the span of human attention in comparison to that of a

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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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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!

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Board of Directors 2016 – 2017 Scott Patrick, Chair Warrensburg R-VI School District P.O. Box 638, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-7823 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Casey Lund, Chair Emeritus Warrensburg Collision 220 West Young St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 429-2011 Fax: (660) 429– 6405 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017 Sharri Carter, Chair Elect American Family Insurance, Kim Ream Agency, Inc. 209 E. Gay St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-2747 [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 Scott Crist Term Expires: June 2017 Donna Czerniak Exceptional Property Realty 223 E. Market St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660)362-0288 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2017

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 Jeff Huffman University of Central Missouri, Military & Veteran Services Elliott Union 117, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 543-8039 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019 Open Seat Term Expires: June 2019 Susan Kraus WILS West-Central Independent Living Solutions 601 N. Ridgeview Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 422-7883 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019 Melissa Livengood AdvoCare, Independent Distributor 454 NW 900th Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-3381 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2019 Joe Warren The Daily Star-Journal P.O. Box 68, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-8123 [email protected] Term Expires: June 2018 Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Holden St., Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 747-3168, Ext 224 [email protected]

Chamber Staff Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director [email protected] Leanne Larson, Office Manager [email protected] Brooke Samack, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Amanda Mankin, Member Relations Coordinator [email protected]

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

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.

Get Connected. Stay Connected. GROW!

Andie Sumpter, Chamber Intern [email protected]

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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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