Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • May 2010 • Volume 28, No. 5

Business Spotlight, page 5 • Your Chamber, page 6 • New Members, page 13

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Five area businesses are finalists for the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to be presented by the Chamber on May 5 during its annual awards luncheon, sponsored by Kirkpatrick, Phillips & Miller, CPAs, PC. The award, presented by the Cham-ber’s Small Business Council, is determined by written applications scored by an independent panel of judges. The judges include the previous year’s recipient, two business professionals as selected by the Small Business Council, and rotating academic professionals. The application consists of written essays covering the topics of company history, business or management philosophy, response to challenges, innovative products or services offered and community-oriented contributions. Finalists are: Altec Computers and PCMedics, Inc., rebuilds and certifies computer systems for companies all over the world. With 18 employees, founder and owner is Michael Van Matre. In 2000 the company began operating out of a rented storage unit by buying mainframe computers and then selling the parts. Altec hired its second employee and moved to a warehouse less than a year later. Soon they developed a remanufacturing process and began rebuilding computer equipment and shipping it to buyers worldwide. Demand was high and in 2005 Altec opened its first

retail store and its second in 2007. Plans are underway for a third sometime this year. Corporate Business Systems, Inc., offers a variety of office automation solutions, such as copiers, mailing equipment and document management software. With 48 employees, president is Jim Quesenberry. The company began in 1992 in a small retail space in Southern Hills Shopping Center and only consisted of a small service crew. Additional product lines were acquired pretty quickly and the company moved to a larger space in 1995. Around this same time the industry was changing rapidly due to advancing tech-nology which took CBS in new directions. After six years of growth and a warehouse addition, CBS moved into a brand new building and location in 2008. Dunton & Associates, LLC, provides services in variety of areas including taxes, accounting and auditing, and business consultations. With 25 employees, owner is Bill Dunton. The firm began in May of 1998 with five employees in Branson, but rapidly grew and in July 1998, the firm opened a second location in Springfield and added two employees. Over the next four years, Dunton & Associates experienced double-digit growth, which required them to move to four new locations in search of additional space. In 2003, the firm opened a third location in

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Five in running for the Chamber’s 2010 Small Business Award

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2010 OfficersChairman of the BoardTim Rosenbury, Butler Rosenbury & Partners

Chairman-electJerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, PC

TreasurerJoe Reynolds, Digital Monitoring Products

Assistant TreasurerRuss Marquart, Empire Bank

Vice Chairman, Community Development/Special EventsBonnie Keller, Ronald McDonald House Charities of theOzarks, Inc.

Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentStephanie Montgomery, Springfield Land, L.P

Vice Chairman, MembershipRick Hughlett, Rick’s Automotive

Vice Chairman, Public AffairsSteve Edwards, CoxHealth

2010 DirectorsPaula Adams, Penmac Personnel ServicesAndrew Baird, Conco CompaniesMeghan Chambers, StaxxSheila Collins, New Horizons HardwoodsJohn Hancock, Prime, Inc.Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community CollegeGreg Horton, Integrity Home CareJennifer Jackson, Springfield Business JournalAndy Lear, BKD, LLP*Mark McNay, SMC Packaging GroupMatt Miller, Matt Miller CompaniesScott Miller, City UtilitiesDr. Norm Ridder, Springfield Public SchoolsDave Roling, Emery Sapp & SonsMark Struckhoff, Council of Churches of the Ozarks*Jon Swope, St. John’s Health SystemJohn Tan, Ocean ZenJaimie Trussell, The Network (Missouri State University)*John Wanamaker, Springfield Business DevelopmentCoporation (BKD, LLP)*John Wilson, U.S. BankJim Anderson, Chamber of Commerce**Ex-officio board member

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5/5 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 a.m. Clarion Hotel 3333 S. Glenstone Ave. Sponsored by Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP

5/5 2010 Small Business Award Luncheon Noon-1:30 p.m. Clarion Hotel 3333 S. Glenstone Ave. Sponsored by Kirkpatrick, Phillips & Miller, CPAs, PC

5/6 National Day of Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m. University Plaza Convention Center 730 St. Louis St.

5/12 B2B Connection Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

5/13 Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. Metro Appliances & More 3252 N. Glenstone Sponsored by Metro Appliances & More

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Board Report

At the April 19 meeting of the Chamber Board of Directors, Board members voted to endorse the renewal of Springfield’s ¼ Capital Improvements Sales Tax (see separate story this page). The board also heard reports from the Chamber’s Small Business Council and Business After Hours Committee. Bill Whitworth, Windstream Commu-nications and Chairman, Small Business Council, provided a preview of Small Business Week, May 3-8, including the Good Morning, Springfield! program and details on the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award, to be held on May 5. Chelsey Bode, Pearson-Kelly Office Products, Chairman, Business After Hours Committee, provided information on that event’s success and details on upcoming events.

Chamber Board votes to endorse ¼ cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax Renewal

Economic Development Activity TrackerThe activity tracker measures the year-to-date level of economic development project activity (prospects) in the Springfield region. The Chamber and its economic development subsidiary, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, serve as the lead business expansion and attraction entities for Springfield and the surrounding 10-county region. Also measured are the number of local business visits staff has conducted, as well as visits with site selection consultants and organizations making location decisions in our region.

Total New Projects 5 Existing Companies 3 New Companies 2Current Active Projects 12Business Visits (inside market) 25Consultant/Business Visits (outside of market) 29Prospect Site Visits (to region) 0

Announced Projects (3): Buckhorn Inc., Kraft Foods, Inc., Expedia, Inc.

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Chamber supports continuation of Capital Improvements Sales Tax The City of Springfield’s ¼-cent capital improvements sales tax has been “Working as Promised” for 20 years and Springfield voters have a chance to keep it going June 8. Springfield City Council has scheduled a June 8 election for voters to consider renewing the program for another three years. The ¼-cent sales tax originated in 1989 and has been re-approved by Springfield voters six times, with a three-year sunset clause on each renewal. The 2010 – 2013 renewal of the sales tax is projected to generate $26 million to fund numerous projects identified by the City in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). These projects include major street improvements and repaving, as well as improvements to traffic signals, safety signs and sidewalks. This proposed renewal also includes funding to begin construction on four high-profile continuation projects, and to initiate design work and the purchase of rights-of-way for four other new projects. Another significant component of the

proposal is a new line item specifying $400,000 for bike route signs and markings. The four major road improvements slated to reach the construction phase under this proposal include: Packer Road; Kansas Expressway and Republic Road; Republic Road between the James River Freeway Bridge and Fremont; and Grand Street from Kimbrough to National. The Chamber Board of Directors voted April 19 to endorse the sales tax renewal, following the recommendation of the Chamber’s Local Issues Public Policy Task Force, which reviewed the ballot issue in late March. The ¼-cent sales tax is a criticalpart of Springfield’s effort to make sure infrastructure improvements keep pace with our community’s steady growth and development. It provides nearly half of the City’s transportation improvement funds. And over the years, it has funded the rehabilitation and building of more than 125 miles of sidewalks in Springfield. But

as Springfield continues to grow, the City’s infrastructure needs continue to grow as well. The 2010 – 2013 version of the pro-gram includes significant projects in vari-ous parts of Springfield that will improve traffic flow and safety. This renewal also is badly needed to keep up with basic main-tenance at a time when the City’s general budget (that in the past has handled some of those needs) has been decimated. Streets, intersections, sidewalks, and traffic signals are necessities for a healthy and growing community. This is what the ¼-cent sales tax provides for Springfield. This renewal proposal is modest and measurable – and it is not a tax increase. Please vote YES on June 8 to keep the City’s capital improvements program “Working as Promised.” For more information on this proposal, please visit the Chamber’s website at www.springfieldchamber.com/vote4t-ransportation.

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Bolivar and moved to its existing Springfield location. The Carpet Shoppe, Inc., sells and installs carpet, hardwood, tile, stone, laminate, vinyl and area rugs, for residen-tial, builder and commercial use. With 25 employees, president and general man-ager is Dale Pearce. The Carpet Shoppe is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The company occupies its original location on E. Seminole. Over the years it expanded from 1,500 to 11,200 sq. ft. to accommodate new showrooms and offices. In addition to this, the company now has two warehouses, which brings total occupied space to more than 30,000 square feet. The Conservatory of the Ozarks, LLC, provides private and group music lessons for students of all ages. With two fulltime employees, president is Heather Leverich Roberts. The business was founded in 2006 originally in Watertown, Wis. After a year and a half, Roberts had more than 50 students weekly. Deciding to move closer to home, Roberts moved the business to Anderson, Mo. A year later in August 2009, Roberts opened The Conservatory of the Ozarks at its current location in Springfield. Due to rapid clientele growth, Roberts soon hired other music teachers on a contract basis, bringing total faculty to 10. The instructors

specialize in piano, guitar, strings, wood-wind, mandolin, banjo, percussion, brass, voice and art.

To register for the luncheon visit www.springfieldchamber.com.

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BRAS puts spotlight on breast health

By Danielle Capps, Communications Intern

Spotlight

• President: Linda Bamber

• Address: 3550-C N. Glenstone Springfield, MO 65803

• Phone: (417) 770-0451

• Website: www.breastresearchawareness.com

• Email: Linda@breastresearchawareness.com

• Products/Services: Health & Allied Services

Breast Research Awareness and

Support

Women’s health is an issue that is moving to the forefront of healthcare in the US. In Springfield, a new emphasis has been placed on breast health with the founding of BRAS—that is, Breast Research Awareness and Support. BRAS president Linda Bamber began this unique business in 2008 to empower women to take control of their own basic preventive breast health care. Linda Bamber is a teacher, writer, speaker and nutritionist with a bachelor’s in food science and nutrition. She started researching prevention techniques when both her mother and sister were diag-nosed with breast cancer. BRAS has experienced incredible growth in its first year of business. “I started giving workshops on breast health in October of 2008,” says Bamber. “As I began speaking around the Midwest, I was amazed at the passion women had about sharing these same ideas with their mothers, sisters, and circle of friends. When I presented a workshop to ten

women, and three of them asked how to start their own business, I decided I had a valid franchise idea.” This growth has allowed BRAS to go beyond workshops and provide in-store demos and individual sessions as well. BRAS locations throughout the Mid-west use a breast health analysis method called thermography, which is a series of thermal pictures that is zero-touch, pain and pressure free, and without radiation. Women can get a second opinion about their breast health options in as little as an hour. Thermography detects warning signs and signals of potential complica-tions in breast health 7-10 years before a mammogram. Beverly Vote, editor of Breast Cancer Wellness magazine, summed it up, saying, “BRAS will change the face of how we look at breast health and teach us to focus on prevention, not just detection.” To learn more about BRAS, breast health, or thermography, visit breastresearcha-wareness.com for more information.

Linda Bamber, president, Breast Research Awareness and Support, is encouraging women to take control of their own basic preventive breast health care through thermography.

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Your Chamber

Get to know your Chamber at Member Appreciation Day June 23

Character Ed’s word for May: Dependable Definition: To be consistent in your actions and behavior, and to be steadfast in doing what is needed or expected of you.

Think Positive.Be Positive.

www.springfieldchamber.com/thinkpositive

Our members are the life-blood of our organization, so the Chamber would like to invite you to stop by the Chamber office on June 23 for Member Appreciation Day. Several events throughout the course of the day will provide Chamber staff with an opportunity to say thank you to our members and provide members with the opportunity to learn more about what the Chamber is doing to improve the Springfield area’s economic climate. The presenting sponsor for Member Appreciation Day is Downstream Casino Resort.

Take advantage of yourMembers Only benefits

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BKD, LLP, has received Green Level designation for its office building at the corner of St. Louis Street and John Q. Hammons Parkway in a recent sustainabil-ity assessment with Ozarks GreenScore. The firm’s 90.4 percent score makes it the first business in the Ozarks to achieve Green Level, which is the highest ranking designation. BKD’s four-story, 109,000-square-foot building features low-emission vehicle parking spaces, low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy efficient heating and air systems, water efficient landscaping, a white roof designed to reduce urban heat, motion sensitive lights and internal recycling collection sites for plastic, aluminum, toner cartridges and paper. Employees use ceramic plate ware and stainless steel flatware in the break rooms to reduce paper goods use. In 2009, BKD recycled 180,772 pounds of paper, saving 1,537 trees, 34,347 gallons of oil and 632,702 gallons of water. Ozarks GreenScore has four levels: Bronze (60-69 percent), Silver (70-79 percent), Gold (80-89 percent) and Green (90-100 percent). The 82-question survey reviews a company’s policies and practices, waste, energy, landscaping and water management, purchasing and product design, as well as transportation conserva-tion and community involvement. Going green can save your business money. For more information on greening your business or to obtain a free sustain-ability assessment for your organization, visit www.ozarksgreenscore.com.

Chamber member is first Ozarks business to reach highest level in sustainability assessment

The benefits of your Chamber membership extend to all of your employees? That means your staff is welcome to represent your company at Chamber events. Get more exposure for your business by getting more of your employees involved in the Chamber!

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Public Affairs

Chamber hosts briefing from Ft. Wood officials and USO Missouri

Early in the legislative session, a number of bills and proposals related to economic development were gaining momentum. By the time the general assembly adjourned for spring break in mid-March, several economic develop-ment bills were moving forward with recognized names like Missouri First, Jobs for the Future, and the Show-Me Fund. And despite a difficult budget year, economic development supporters were excited about the progress. In the weeks that followed nearly all of these proposals have stalled and the focus has shifted to growing opposition to the state’s existing tax credits, some of which are critical tools for expanding local business and attracting new companies to our state. Worsening budget projec-tions have created a dire situation and tax credit reform has taken center stage with the legislature and the governor’s office. The focus is on the nearly 60 tax credit programs. Most are social programs and only a handful of those programs are used regularly for expanding and attracting business, yet cuts are being considered as a way to improve the state budget picture. The Chamber continues to monitor the activity in Jefferson City and is in

regular contact with our regional legisla-tive delegation and with representatives and senators from across the state. Our message continues to focus on the solid return on investment for the state on programs like Missouri Quality Jobs and the Enhanced Enterprise Zone and their effectiveness in creating jobs and spurring investment. Here’s an overview of programs that have been proposed and what they would accomplish. The legislative session comes to a close on May 14 and we remain hope-ful that last minute actions could bring a few of these programs closer to reality. Missouri First: Allows the Director of the Department of Economic Devel-opment (DED) to authorize an increase in the amount of a tax incentive offered under programs such as Enhanced Enterprise Zone and Quality Jobs by up to an additional 10% for certain existing Missouri business expansion projects. Show–Me Fund: Allows the DED Director to authorize projects within the Quality Jobs Act in which a company may receive refundable tax credits up front equal to the amount of income tax withholdings for new employees over a period of five and twelve years.

MOSIRA: The Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act would create a funding source to spark growth in research and technology enterprises by capturing a small percentage of the growth in state revenue over a base year from a designated group of Missouri science and innovation companies. Manufacturing Jobs Act: Establishes incentives for qualified suppliers or manufacturing facilities that create or retain Missouri jobs. This program would allow 50% of the withholding tax to be retained for a period of 10 years. The minimum threshold for a company to qualify would be $50,000 of capital investment per FTE retained by the company in Missouri. Data Center Bill: Authorizes a sales tax exemption on the utilities and all retail sales of certain tangible personal property and materials for facilities used by data storage centers and server farm facilities. Jobs for the Future: Allows munici-palities to collaborate with a college or university to create tax increment financ-ing-like districts for the establishment of high-tech industrial parks.

Economic development legislation at risk near end of session

On April 6, Chamber members received a military briefing from Brigadier General Bryan P. Watson, Commandant with the U.S. Army Engineering School at Ft. Leonard Wood.

When talking about the partnership between the Springfield community and the men and women at Ft. Leonard Wood, Brig. General Watson said, “The Springfield community has always

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Brigadier General Bryan P. Watson, Comman-dant with the U.S. Army Engineering School at Ft. Leonard Wood

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been a great partner for the men and women of Ft. Wood and their families, and that partnership continues to grow and flourish.” The growth at Ft. Leonard Wood has been significant in recent years, with over $171 million scheduled for construc-tion projects at the base over the next year. The significant invest-ment in infrastructure and capital projects is necessary to keep pace with the growth in the numbers of military personnel being trained at the base. In 2009 alone, over 93,000 soldiers were trained on the base including personnel from all four military branches. To provide support to those military personnel, USO Missouri serves soldiers in a variety of ways. “Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for military members and their families,” said Kathy O’Connor, Executive Director of USO Missouri. Not supported by military or federal funding, the nonprofit organization works to help ease the burdens of military service on soldiers and families. Tim Rosenbury, Chamber chairman of the board, referenced the Army Community Covenant signed in December by Springfield community leaders and Ft. Wood military officials. “The Covenant shows our support for the military men and women who serve at Ft. Wood, along with their families,” Rosenbury said. He added that getting involved in the efforts of USO Missouri is just one more way individuals and businesses can honor the Army Community Covenant. For more information on how to get involved with the USO of Missouri, please visit http://www.usostl.org.

http://www.namesandnumbers.com/Springfield-MO/Yellow-Pages/

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Leadership Springfield www.leadershipspringfield.org

Calendar of EventsMay 12Class XXV Program Day“Arts and Quality of Life”

May 25Board Meeting

June 8Class XXV Graduation

In collaboration with Missouri State University and the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department, Leadership Springfield hosted Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as the keynote speaker at its 25th anniversary celebration banquet. The event was held Thursday, April 15, at the Doubletree Hotel and began with Leadership Springfield President David Hall reflecting on the past 25 years of the organization while Andrea McKinney, President of Junior League of Springfield, Jim Anderson, President of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and Jennifer Kennally, Executive Director of the United Way of the Ozarks, offered a toast to the founding organizations which created Leadership Springfield. During Kennedy’s keynote address, the long time proponent and advocate for environmental and sustainability issues, focused on the need for community involvement to preserve the beautiful lakes, streams, and forests we enjoy in the Ozarks and across the country. Kennedy advocated the need for the full costs of all energy sources to be recognized and to allow the free-market to determine the best energy sources for the future. Most found the speech, which chal-lenged the traditional lines of thinking of the cost effectiveness of alternative energy sources, very interesting and informative. President Hall commented, “Mr. Kennedy is a good example of someone who is passionate about his beliefs and cares very deeply for his community. He has taken that passion and now works to inspire others to

get involved. At Leadership Springfield, we strive to inspire people to get involved in their community as well in order to make Springfield a better place.” The evening closed with a discussion by President-elect Andrew Wells on the next 25 years of Lead-ership Springfield. The event was sponsored by Drury University, Affordable Homes, Environmental Works, and US Bank. The following day, Kennedy visited with Springfield-Greene County Park Department and community leaders before speaking to the thousands of citizens and students who attended Missouri State University’s annual Public Affairs Conference held at the JQH Arena.

Community leaders swung into action at Millwood Golf & Raquet Club on April 19, for the 16th Annual Lead-ership Springfield Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefited the Leadership Academy. Sponsors for the

tournament were BKD, LLP, Dake-

Wells, Empire Bank, the OTC Foun-dation, Webster University and The Whitlock Company. A special thanks to our sponsors, players, committee members and tournament chair, John Gentry.

Left: Dean Ertel and Patrick Sweeney.

Leadership Academy scores a hole in one

Mayor O’Neal and Jodie Adams talk to Robert Kennedy, Jr. at the Leadership Springfield 25th Anniversary Celebration. Photography by Jack Van Matre.

Leadership Springfield celebrates 25 years in a big way

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Membership RenewalsThank you for renewing The Chamber encourages members to do business with other Chamber members. Please consider these renewing members and new members the next time you have a need for products/services.

The ALS AssociationA T & TAAF of the Ozarks (American Advertising Federation)Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Shrine MosqueAbsolute Investigations, Inc.Advertising Plus, Inc.Aire-Master of America, Inc.ALDI, Inc.Amcon Distributing Co.American Red Cross Greater Ozarks ChapterAnchor FenceAndereck, Evans, Milne, Widger & Johnson, LLCAndorra CreativeAtlas SecurityBarker Phillips Jackson, Inc.Benefits UnlimitedBest StorageBill’s Electric, Inc.Braum’s Ice CreamBullaro Appraisal Co.C J W Transportation ConsultantsC P M ConstructionCandlewood SuitesCarlton-Bates Co.Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, PCThe Carpet Shoppe, Inc.Cedarridge Portable Buildings, Inc.Chesterfield EyeWorksChesterfield Village / Dearborn DevelopmentThe Child Advocacy Center, Inc.Cintas Fire & First AidConco CompaniesCracker Barrel Old Country StoreCrighton Aesthetic StudioDepartikaDomino’s Pizza, A & M Pizza, Inc.Electric CowboyElliott, Robinson & Co., LLPEmery Sapp & Sons, Inc. - Springfield DivisionEnvironmental Works, Inc.Executive Data Control, Inc.Experience Works, Inc.J. Howard Fisk LimousinesFoster Hospitality GroupFox and HoundGreat Southern BankGreenlawn FertilizerHankins Surgical Supply Co.

Scott F. Harrell & Associates, Inc.Heart of America BeverageHoulihan’sJenkins Diesel Power, Inc.Johns Investment, Ltd.Leo Journagan Construction Co.KTTS-FM/KSPW-FM/KSGF-AM/FM/ KZRQ-FM Journal Broadcast Grp.Keller Williams Realty Greater SpringfieldKingsley Group Business BrokersLathrop & Gage, LLPLeadership Springfield, Inc.Lenny’s Sub ShopLinda’s Flowers, Inc.The Maiman Co.Ralph K. Manley and Co.Mattax-Neu-Prater Eye CenterMay Motor Co.MetLife Home LoansMeyer Communications, Inc.Midwest Block & BrickMidwest Window & Door Corp.Modern Bath Solutions, Inc.MoDoCo, Inc.R.B. Murray Co.NewStream Enterprises, LLCOfficer CPA Firm, LLCO’Reilly Auto PartsOzark Flag DistributorsOzark Industrial Lighting, Inc.Ozarks Coca Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co.Ozarks Food HarvestPHNSPanera BreadPatricia’sPenmac Personnel Services, Inc.Penn Enterprises, Inc.Polsinelli Shughart, PCProfessional Answering Service, Inc.Queen City Warehouse Corp.Regal-BeloitReinhart FoodService, LLCRE/MAX House of Brokers - Connie Gourley GRI CRS AB CIPSRiback Supply CompanyRice Equipment Service, Inc.Roberts & AssociatesSam’s ClubScreenmobileSimmons Beautyrest Sleep Gallery

Sleep Inn of SpringfieldSociety of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 321Southwest Baptist UniversitySpringfield Area Human Resources AssociationSpringfield Hotel Motel AssociationSpringfield Regional Arts CouncilSpringfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC)Springfield Stamp & Engraving, Inc.Springfield Striping & SealingSpringfield WinwaterState Farm Insurance - Kathy Binkley, AgentStaxxSteward Construction, LLCThe Success Coach NetworkSystematic Savings & Loan AssociationTeam Media, LLCTEMCOThe Vandivort Center & Grande BallroomThe Vision ClinicThe Whitlock Company, LLP3M Co.Titan Title & Closing of Missouri, LLCTown & County, Inc.Tracker Marine, LLCTrust Company of the OzarksTwin Oaks Country ClubU R S CorporationU.S. BankUnited Machinery & Supply Co.United Way of the Ozarks, Inc.Value PlaceVarsity Contractors, Inc.W.M.C. MechanicalWal-Mart #138Wal-Mart #444Walnut Capital Management, LLCWelcome To Springfield MagazineDon Wessel Honda, Inc.Western Overseas Corp.Xerox Document Solutions of Springfield

New MembersWelcome to our newest members

425 Downtown425 W. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 888-3025Banquet/Business Conference A-1 Guarantee Roofing2956 W. Chestnut ExpresswaySpringfield, MO 65802(417) 863-0613Contractors - Roofing ABM Janitorial Services404-A W. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 379-8515Janitor Service/Supplies Association of IT Professionals2039-B E. Independence, #104Springfield, MO 65804(417) 343-0225Information Technology Consultants Beimdiek Insurance Agency, Inc.1427 N. Fenchurch LaneSpringfield, MO 65802(417) 358-4007Insurance Big Cedar Lodge - Dogwood Canyon612 Devil’s Pool RoadRidgedale, MO 65739(417) 339-5029Area Attractions Black Oak Organics1688 S. Farm Road 65Springfield, MO 65802(417) 207-0616Recycling Blues Society of the OzarksPO Box 8133Springfield, MO 65801(417) 860-5078Entertainment/Recreation Builders Door & Hardware3135 S. Scenic, Unit ESpringfield, MO 65807(417) 882-0762Construction New/Remodeling Compass Restoration, LLC1827 W. SunsetSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 887-HELP Fire & Water Damage Restoration / Remodeling

Disaster Restoration Services311 S. Union, #9Springfield, MO 65802(417) 863-1242Restoration Services Duncan Properties, LLC2410 E. RosebrierSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 841-7615Real Estate - Commercial & Industrial Insight Counseling Associates, LLC1736 E. Sunshine, #401Springfield, MO 65804(417) 885-1364Counseling Services Office Concepts of Missouri, Inc.1723 W. Sunshine, #108Springfield, MO 65807(417) 831-6482Copying Machines & Supplies Queen City Vending & Catering900 W. CommercialSpringfield, MO 65803(417) 865-6601Catering Servicenoodle.com302 Campus View Dr., #207Columbia, MO 65203(573) 442-6190Advertising and/or Public Relations Smith, Moore & Co.1902-B E. BattlefieldSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 883-2871Investment Services Springfield Business To Business3060 S. FremontSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 887-1999Organizations - Business Networking Springfield Janitor Supply, Inc.2255 N. BurtonSpringfield, MO 65803(417) 866-4221Janitor Service/Supplies Xaxax Analytics2131 W. Republic Rd, PMB 1893Springfield, MO 65807(417) 393-9222Business Consultants

Ribbon CuttingsChildren’s Foundation of Mid-America – April 22630 W. Kearney

Edward Jones – April 271533 W. Battlefield

Empire Bank (North Kansas Expressway) – April 272501 N. Kansas Expressway

State Farm Insurance Agency- Rob Akers – April 281901-A S. Glenstone

Git Fit Headquarters – April 29640 W. Republic Rd., #108

The Plaid Door – May 71920 E. Sunshine

Colorworx Salon – May 141448 E. Republic Road

American Red Cross – May 251545 N. West Bypass

Point Web Design – May 27202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway

Lobby DisplayBusiness providing floral arrangements in John Q. Hammons Enterprise Center

Linda’s Flowers1225 W. Battlefield(417) 883-6861

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