Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • September 2010 • Volume 28, No. 9

Business Spotlight, page 5 • Your Chamber, page 6 • New Members, page 14

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Expedia, Inc., announced on August 5 that it will expand its Springfield operations by adding 500 new jobs. The company will hire for positions in customer service, financial operations, technical support and other roles that support its Expedia.com and Hotels.com online travel brands. Average annual salaries for the new positions will be $35,000 which exceeds the Greene County annual average of $33,924. The news followed an announce-ment in February that the company had leased 59,000 square feet of the former Springfield-Branson National Airport terminal. The company is renovating the facility and will begin occupying it this fall. When the expansion is complete, Spring-field will be home to nearly 800 jobs in Expedia’s back-office operations. “The Chamber and Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) are pleased to work with Expedia on their expansion in Springfield, which is creating hundreds of quality jobs that

directly impact our community,” said John Wanamaker, president of SBDC, the eco-nomic development arm of the Chamber. “To have a company of Expedia’s caliber choose Springfield is tremendous news, further proving that Springfield is a great place to do business.” The announcement was the culmination of a process of collaboration between Expedia and Springfield’s Partnership for Economic Development that began nearly one year ago. The Partnership’s members, the Chamber, Greene County, the City of Springfield and City Utilities, assist

businesses that are relocating or expand-ing in Springfield. For Expedia’s expansion, that included working with the company to find appropriate real estate options, assisting in qualifying the labor force and leveraging incentives designed to spur job creation. The partners also assisted Expedia in securing services through SpringNet (a division of City Utilities) to meet the company’s extensive IT needs. “Working together we can accom-plish so much more than we ever could separately,” said Mayor of Springfield, Jim O’Neal. “This is a big day for our community.”

Expedia announcement promises quality jobs for Springfield

Steve Smith, Scott Weismiller, Gov. Jay Nixon, Gary Nodler, Shane Schoeller, Mayor Jim O’Neal

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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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Jim Anderson PresidentBrad Bodenhausen Executive Vice PresidentJennifer Dalton Vice President, AdministrationSandy Howard Vice President, Public AffairsBrent McCoy Membership ManagerRyan Mooney Senior Vice President, Economic Development

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CalendarComplete details and online registration information can be found atwww.springfieldchamber.com.

9/1 60 Minutes to Success: Low-budget, High Impact Marketing -- Tools for Small Business Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

9/2 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 a.m. Hickory Hills School 4650 E. State Highway YY Sponsored by Jack Ball & Associates Architects, PC

9/2 “Invest in Workforce Success” The Economics of Pre-K Education 3:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

9/8 B2B Connection Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

9/9 Missouri U.S. Senate Candidate Forum: Congressman Roy Blunt 3:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

9/9 Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. Reliable Imports & RV 438 S. Ingram Mill Rd. Sponsored by Reliable Imports & RV

9/14 Member Briefing 3:45-5 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

9/30 Buzz for Your Business: Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Read 8:30-3:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

Definition: To show consideration for the feelings and rights of yourself, others and the world around you.

Character Ed’s word for September: Respect

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Board Report

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 Prospects 8 Existing Companies 4 New Companies 4Current Active Projects 15Business Visits (inside market) 30Consultant/Business Visits (outside of market) 29Prospect Site Visits (to region) 0

Announced Projects (5): Buckhorn Inc., Kraft Foods, Inc., Expedia, Inc., Gold Mountain Communications, Missouri National Guard

www.business4springfield.com

At its August 16 meeting, the Chamber board of directors approved the appointment of a task force to review the Chamber’s membership investment schedule. The task force will meet in September to discuss recommendations which will be forwarded to the board for approval in October. The board also approved changes to the Chamber’s marketing and sponsorship opportunities (see pages 8-9).

Chamber board approves task force to review Chamber membership investment schedule

Take advantage of yourMembers Only benefits

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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a co-sponsor of the Spring-field Area Human Resource Association’s “Best Practices in Diversity Award.” Thisaward was created to recognize companiesfor outstanding efforts to advance diversity in the workplace, including implementing innovative diversity initiatives as a key element in the vision and values of the company. Companies that offer diversity training to employees, have a diversity statement and/or volunteers with diversity-relatedorganizations should consider applying. The application is available at this site, http://sahramo.shrm.org; click on the Diversity tab to access it. Applications are due by October 28, 2010. An eligible company does not have to be a memberof SAHRA to qualify. The winning company will receive an award and will be recognized at the November SAHRA monthly meeting. Contact Nicole Ray at nicole.ray@cityutilities.net or (417) 831-8621 for more information.

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The Chamber teams up with SAHRA to recognize best practices in diversity Businesses will find plenty of worth-

while and affordable sessions at the Ozarks New Energy Conference Oct. 7-8 at Plaster Student Union, Missouri State University. As part of a Chamber and Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership sponsorship, member businesses can attend the entire conference at a discounted rate of $55. The Chamber and OREP will present “The Green Jobs Forum” over lunch Oct. 7, featuring the results of the green jobs survey conducted by Matt Ellickson. Discussing those results will be Cindy Stephens of OTC, Michael Garner of Part-

nership for Sustainability, Kristen Wester-man of the Chamber and Kathy Shatto of Missouri Career Center, with Jeff Seifried of the Chamber as moderator. ONE 3 will include tracks on green building, power generation, energy efficiency, biofuels, transportation and food security, as well as some public policy sessions, two workshops, four field trips, an alternative car show and demonstrations of energy-efficient products and materials. For more information: www.ozark-snewenergy.org, 417-581-0745, info@ozarksnewenergy.org.

ONE Conference to include green jobs discussion

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Local trust company provides a personalized touch for area investors

Trust Company of the Ozarks (TCO) provides investment, trust and Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) services, including investment management, revocable and irrevocable trusts, individual retirement accounts, conservatorships, personal representative, and custody. TCO is the only locally-owned trust and investment company in the Ozarks, and offers its services to individuals, families, businesses and foundations. The company’s core ownership includes 18 community banks and 35 individual shareholders. Forty-eight area banks with approximately 200 locations, attorneys, CPAs, and other financial professionals rely on TCO for trust and personal wealth management services for their customers and clients. When building client portfolios, TCO

recognizes the value of selecting individual stocks and bonds to meet the specific tax and investment demands of its clients. The professionals at TCO draw upon their knowledge and experience in trust and investment planning, administration, and portfolio management to go above and beyond the expectations of their clients. TCO continues to expand to accom-modate the demand for its services. As of April 30, the market value of assets under TCO’s management totaled over $489 million, said Dwight Rahmeyer, CEO and Senior Trust Counsel. TCO is confident that its growth is in response to its disci-plined approach to wealth management and security and its clients’ preference for the personalized approach only a locally-owned trust company can provide.

Spotlight

• CEO and Senior Trust Counsel: Dwight Rahmeyer

• President: Roger Gadd

• Address: 1517 E. Bradford Parkway Springfield, MO 65804

• Phone: (417) 890-7770

• Website: www.trustcompanyozarks.com

• E-mail: drahmeyer@trustcompanyozarks.com

• Products/Services: Investment Services

Trust Companyof the Ozarks

By Danielle Capps, Communications Intern

Trust Company of the Ozarks is the only locally-owned trust and investment company in the Ozarks, and offers its services to individuals, families, businesses and foundations.

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Your Chamber

Each year Springfield hosts the Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission, a six-member bipartisan board that governs the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), for one of their monthly meetings. This year the meeting was held on August 4 at City Utilities. In honor of the visit to Springfield, the Chamber hosted the Commission and MoDOT staff for an event at Hammons Field on the evening of August 3. The dinner and Springfield Cardinals ballgame provided an opportunity for community leaders, transportation stakeholders and sponsors to visit with the Commis-sioners, thank them for their support, and discuss our successes and needs relative to transportation in the Springfield area.

Chamber hosts Missouri Highways& TransportationCommission

Special thanks to our sponsors, who made the event possible:

Rob Dixon has been named managerof business development for the Chamber.Dixon will serve as project manager foreconomic development prospects considering new jobs and investment within the region and also be responsible for the Chamber’s business retention and expansion programs as well as business attraction projects. Dixon most recently served as the director of community and economic development for the City of Hollister where he was responsible for building and implementing an economic devel-opment program for the city. Dixon also served as Executive Director of the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce where his responsibility included leadingthe recent ballot initiative to annex Hollister’s school district into the OTC tax district. Dixon was named as one of Spring-field Business Journal’s “40 under 40” in 2009 and his community involvement includes serving on the Ozarks Technical Community College Advisory Council and the P-20 Council of the Ozarks steering committee. Dixon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a candidate for a Master’s in Public Administration from Missouri State University.

Dixon named manager of business development for the Chamber

Think Positive.Be Positive.

www.springfieldchamber.com/thinkpositive

Your Chamber

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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!

Did you know?®

By Danielle Capps, Communications Intern

The registration deadline is fast approaching for Chamber businesses interested in featuring an exhibit in the 2010 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Technology Expo. This year’s Expo, held on October 7 in the Springfield Exposition Center, will feature FREE Wi-Fi, sponsored by SpringNet; the Tour de Expo scaven-ger hunt; and an exclusive exhibitors’ reception, as well as incredible opportunities to network with thou-sands of attendees and hundreds of other exhibitors. The first-ever exhibitors’ reception will be held the evening of October 6 at the Expo Center and will give exhibiting businesses and their employees the opportunity to networkwith other businesses involved in the Expo. Including hors-d’oeuvres and a cash bar, this event is limited to exhibitors. Booth registration deadline to appear in the printed program is Sept. 3. Businesses can register online at www.springfieldchamber.com/expo. Questions about the Expo can be directed to Kristin Lochner.

Last callfor EXPOexhibitors

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of high visibility marketing opportunities to help our members build brand aware-ness within our Chamber network and beyond. Call 862-5567 for more infor-mation on any of these opportunities.

SponsorshipsCompanies that would like to be recog-nized as industry leaders and commu-nity partners benefit from the brand association they achieve by sponsoring high profile business events and valu-able programs. If your company seeks name recognition with high income professionals, executives, business owners and other influential decision makers, sponsorship of Chamber events and programs may help you meet your marketing objectives.

RIBBON CUTTING/GROUND BREAKING PROGRAM $3,500 Annual Sponsorship The Chamber conducts nearly 100 ribbon cutting and ground breaking events each year. This program provides sponsors recognition at the ceremonies, the opportunity to place a logo on the commemorative plaque presented to the business honored at the event, and a listing as a sponsor in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, the Springfield Spirit. Contact: Brent McCoy

ANNUAL MEETING $6,000 Diamond Level (only one avail-able; includes exclusive recognition at AfterGlow); $3,000 Platinum Level; $1,500 Gold Level; $750 Silver LevelNearly 1,000 community and business leaders attend this premier event. The evening dinner program celebrates the previous year’s successes, looks toward the future and presents the Chamber’s prestigious Springfieldian Award. Contact: Kristin Lochner

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS $1,200/eventOne of our largest networking events, this popular after hours gathering is attended by several hundred Chamber members each month. Eleven events are available for sponsorship. Events may be held at your place of business, or sponsors may host a Business After Hours at another member’s venue. Contact: Brent McCoy

BUSINESS EXPO Several sponsorship levels are available ($1,500 - $25,000)This is the region’s largest business-to-business trade show. This all-day networking event draws thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Contact: Kristin Lochner

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS CONNECTION$ 2,500 Annual Presenting SponsorshipThese popular bi-monthly lunches are designed to provide structured network-ing opportunities for the Chamber’s small business owners and managers. Contact: Brent McCoy

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS CONNECTION A.M.$1,500 Annual Presenting SponsorshipThis bi-monthly breakfast event providesa venue for Chamber members to promote their products and services and develop new leads in a structured format. Attendees are small business owners and managers.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP VISIT $4,000 Presenting Sponsorship; $1,500 Transportation Sponsorship; $500 Leadership SponsorshipThe annual leadership visit attracts a delegation of 40 Springfield area com-munity, business and educational leaders. Community leaders visit another city that has successfully addressed issues and challenges similar to those currently facing our community. All sponsorships

include appropriate recognition and the Presenting Sponsorship includesattendance on trip for one representativeof sponsor’s organization. Contact: Sandy Howard

EXPERIENCE SPRINGFIELD $750 Sponsorship Be one of the first organizations to make a positive impression on the community’s newest CEOs and senior level executives. This program introduces new top-level business leaders to the Chamber and what the community has to offer. Contact: Kristin Lochner

GOOD MORNING, SPRINGFIELD! $1,000/event This popular early morning network-ing/information program is held eleven times a year at locations across the city. Contact: Kristin Lochner

LEADERSHIP PLANNING RETREAT $500 (only one available)This annual retreat brings together the Chamber’s volunteer board of directors to identify strategic priorities and to develop an action plan for the upcoming year. Contact: Jennifer Dalton

MANUFACTURING APPRECIATION EVENT$1,500 Presenting Sponsorship (only one available); $500 Spotlight SponsorshipThis annual event recognizes manufac-turing excellence in southwest Missouri. Contact: Jeff Seifried

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION EVENT$3,000 Presenting Sponsorship (only one available); Supporting Sponsorship $1,000 The event provides the Chamber withthe opportunity to express appreciationto its members for their ongoing commitment to the Chamber and our community. Contact: Kristin Lochner

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2011 Marketing Opportunities

MISSOURI HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RECEPTION AND DINNER $1,200 Presenting Sponsorship; $800 Promoting Sponsorship; $500 Support-ing Sponsorship This annual event allows local business and community leaders the opportunity to visit with the Commissioners and MoDOT leadership to discuss our area’s transportation successes and needs. Sponsorship includes recognition at the reception and invitation to a special dinner with the Commissioners. Contact: Ryan Mooney

THE NETWORK FOR SPRINGFIELD’S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Several sponsorships available ($500-$3,000)This membership organization of the Chamber targets young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40. The group holds regular events throughout the year that focus on professional development and community engage-ment. Contact: Kristen Westerman

REGIONAL SUMMITS $1,000 Presenting Sponsorship (only one available per event); $500 Spotlight Sponsorship These events, coordinated by the Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership, a part of the Chamber, draw together community and business leaders from a ten-county region to address issues that impact the Ozarks. Contact: Jeff Seifried

SALUTE TO HEALTH CARE$1,000 Silver Level (four available)The annual Salute to Health Care awards program is held in partnership with the Springfield Business Journal. The event honors the outstanding achievements of local health care professionals and recognizes the positive and significant economic impact of the health care industry on the Springfield region. Contact: Kim Everest

W. CURTIS STRUBE SMALL BUSINESS AWARD LUNCHEON $2,500 Presenting Sponsorship (only one available); $500 Spotlight SponsorshipThis event celebrates the success of the Chamber’s small business members and

presents the prestigious W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award to an outstand-ing local small business. Contact: Jen Johnson

SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE $50 Table Sponsorship (one day only)It’s affordable promotion for small businesses. On the Wednesday of Small Business Week, the showcase provides exhibitor space for small business owners to promote their products and services to hundreds of Good Morning, Springfield! and Small Business Award Luncheon attendees. Contact: Jen Johnson

WASHINGTON, D.C. FLY-IN$3,000 Presenting Sponsorship, $1,000 Executive Sponsorship, $500 Leadership SponsorshipThe Chamber will lead a delegation to Washington, D.C. to speak with key lawmakers about issues that impact the business community in Springfield. It is a key time for our Chamber and its member businesses to communicate with our elected officials on the issues facing our community. All sponsorships include appropriate recognition. The Presenting Sponsorship includes attendance on the trip for one representative of sponsor’s organization. Contact: Sandy Howard

AdvertisingIf your marketing objectives call for a more direct approach to your targetedaudience, advertising through the Chamber’s publications, website, electronic communications and mailing lists and labels can help you use our numbers to generate more numbers of your own!

SPRINGFIELD SPIRITThe content of this award-winning monthly digital publication is for and about Springfield’s business and profes-sional community. It is a “must read” for the more than 5,000 business leaders who receive it. Affordable ad rates make this a best buy for most any business’ budget. Contact: Michelle West

WWW.SPRINGFIELDCHAMBER.COM If it’s multitudes you want to reach, the Chamber website is where your business needs to be. More than a half million people per year head to the Chamber website for reliable business and community information. With web advertising rates starting at $200/year, an enhanced presence on the Chamber’s website can be a quantifiable and economical way to make the most of your marketing dollars. Contact: Claire Faucett

E-NEWSLETTERSReaching a targeted market of more than 5,000 CEOs and business profes-sionals is easy when you advertise through the Chamber’s e-newsletters. What’s even better is that e-newsletter advertising offers you exclusivity. We allow only one advertiser per week on our This Week @ the Chamber electronic newsletter, providing advertisers with maximum exposure for their investment. With more than 60,000 targeted impres-sions per year, This Week at the Chamber advertisers enjoy a bargain price tagof less than a three cents per impres-sion! Our monthly Chamber in Action e-newsletter provides an even more targeted audience of top-level decision makers in business and government. Contact: Claire Faucett

Mailing Lists & LabelsPROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS LISTWould your business benefit by connect-ing with individuals considering a move to Springfield? When people relocate to the Springfield area, one of the first places they contact is the Chamber. As a Chamber member, you can gain access to potential new residents’ contact information by subscribing to our Prospective Residents List. Contact: Delores Austin

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DATABASEFor B2B marketing opportunities within our Chamber network, mailing lists and/or labels of our current membership database are also available to Chamber members only. Contact: Carol Wright

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Public Affairs

Meet the candidates for the 7th Congressional District

Congressman Roy Blunt and Secretary of State Robin Carnahan are competing for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Kit Bond. The candidates have been invited to participate in candidate forums to provide Chamber members with an opportunity to hear about their key legislative and policy positions. Both meetings will be held at the Chamber and all members are encouraged to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register. Questions may be directed to Sandy Howard at 862-5567 or sandy@springfieldchamber.com.

Meet the candidates for Missouri’s U.S. Senate seat

McDonald to speak on Sept. 2

Scott EckersleyTuesday, September 28

3:30 p.m.

Billy LongThursday, October 14

3:30 p.m.

CongressmanRoy Blunt

Thursday, September 9 3:30 p.m.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (Invited)

Date and timeto be determined

Following the August primary election, Democratic nominee Scott Eckersley and Republican nominee Billy Long are competingfor the 7th Congressional District seat beingvacated by Congressman Roy Blunt. The Chamber’s Governmental Relations Committee is hosting a candidate series to provide Chamber members with the opportunity to hear the legislative priorities and positions of both candidates. Please join us at each meeting to hear from your potential representatives to help make an informed decision on November 2. Both meetings will be held at the Chamber and all members are encouraged to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register. Questions may be directed to Sandy Howard at 862-5567 or sandy@springfieldchamber.com.

Hugh McDonald, President and CEO of Entergy Arkansas, will present “Invest in Workforce Success” The Economics of Pre-K Education at the Chamber on September 2 at 3:30 p.m. This event is being co-hosted by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor’s Commission for Children. All Chamber members are invited to attend. To RSVP or for more information contact Sandy Howard at 862-5567 or sandy@springfieldchamber.com.

Hugh McDonald

Register to attend,click here.

Leadership Springfield www.leadershipspringfield.org

Calendar of EventsSeptember 9-10Class XXVI Fall Retreat

September 21Leadership Academy Orientation

September 28Board of Directors

September 29Continuing Education on “Law and Order”

October 7Business Expo

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An advocate. A mother. Friend. These are all words to describe Kim Hurshman. Hur-shman, graduate of Leadership Springfield Class XVI, was recently named the Local Sales Manager for KSPR and The Ozarks CW. With her dedicated and driven team of sales representatives, she works hard every day to lead and assist in growing local businesses through marketing and advertising. At a young age, Hurshman made the leap to television media sales at KY3, which offered her the opportunity to participate in Leadership Springfield. Hurshman says of her experience in Leadership Springfield, that she gained “a much greater knowledge of our community” and that it was an experi-ence she would “never trade”. When planning Communications Day for her classmates, Hurshman gave them a look at television that few get to see. Class XVI members put together a mock newscast, with classmates taking on roles of anchors, reporters and me-teorologists. A fun day, but a learning

experience for all to see what goes into keeping a community informed. The most important lesson she took from her experience in Leadership Spring-field was during an exercise to try and build a better mousetrap. Hurshman says the disagreements during the mousetrap discussion were good and that it taught participants to see things from a different perspective—perspec-tives they may have not seen without the discussion. Hurshman, a mother of two, currently serves as the Board Chairman for the American Diabetes Associa-tion—an organization that directly impacts her family. You see, both of Hurshman’s teenage boys have been diagnosed with Diabetes. Hurshman works tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for our local American Diabetes Association. In addition to the ADA, Kim has served great organiza-tions like the Parenting Life Skills Center, the Children’s Miracle Network and the Ozark Empire Fair. Getting people to look at their community differently and see where they can be an agent for positive change is what Leadership Springfield is all about—a lesson that Hurshman has carried with her to make her a great leader in our community.

A mom on a mission

Kim Hurshman

Leadership Springfield’s Leadership Academy trains the next generation of leaders for our community, showing them opportunities within Springfield and how they can make a difference. Soon, the 21st Leadership Academy class will begin with 32 students from Springfield Schools chosen to participate. The Academy features the following stu-dents: Catholic High School: Kirk Kaczmarek, Lauren Schoen; Central High School: Emily Callen, Valerie Quirk, Quest Reagan, Kyndra Smith-Jackson, Sarah Smith, Kayla Starns, Stephanie Worthon; Glendale High School: Turner Brown, John Chalender, Patrick Prouty, Kailey Reynolds, Riley Shantz, Ashley Sivils, Olivia Trinca; Greenwood: Forrest Hall, Jack Hogan, Rachel Stroder; Hillcrest High School Paulina Doran, Simona Mariuta, Kimberly Moore, Katelyn Salchow, Dylan Walker; Kickapoo High School: Callie Dunaway, Nicole Moore; New Covenant Academy: Tanner Batten; Parkview High School: Tiffany Carsten, Evan Fries, Mykalen Huntoon, Binh Mai and Kaitlynn Reynolds.

Developing Springfield’s next generation of leaders

Wanting to know more about Leadership Springfield and how you can become involved? Then come to the Chamber’s Business Expo on Thursday, October 7, and stop by the Leadership Springfield booth. We look forward to meeting you there!

Visit us at the Expo

Leadership Springfield alumni are invited to the Farmers Gastro Pub down-town on Wednesday, September 29 to learn about “Law and Order” in Springfield. This special program will be your chance to get to know the new Chief of Police and Greene County Prosecutor. The program takes place from 5-7 p.m. and is free to all Leadership Springfield dues paid alumni. Non-dues paid alumni and guests are $10. Please RSVP to Kim Everest by Septem-ber 22. Sponsored by Law Offices of Dee Wampler & Joe Passanise.

Learn about ‘Law and Order’ at continuing education event

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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.

AT&T Yellow Pages

Mark E. Adkins Insurance Agency, Inc.

Alexander Open Systems

All Comm Technologies

Altec Computer Solutions

American Family Insurance - Chad Brodersen, CLU AIC

Apartment Finder/Maximum Media

Audio Acoustics, Inc.

BKD Corporate Finance, LLC

Bailey Company

Bank of America

Bates & Associates, AIA

Baymont Inns & Suites

Benchmark Appraisal Co., LLC

Benefits Unlimited

Best Buy

Matt Miller Company/Blue Block Lofts

Bodhi Salon & Spa

Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc.

Carol Jones Realtors

Casey’s General Store - #2247

Casey’s General Store - #2251

Casey’s General Stores - #2034

Jerry F. Cash, DDS, MS, PC

Central Power Systems & Services

Central States Industrial Equipment & Service, Inc.

Charles Schwab & Co.- Michael Wilcox

Complete Automotive

Coring & Cutting, Inc.

Daily & Rosen, DDS, LLC

EDCO-The Document People

Elite Promotions, Inc.

Engineered Packaging, Inc.

Evolving Solutions, Inc.

Fellers Fixtures, Inc.

Fitzgerald First Realty

Flowers Baking Co.

Four Leaf Investments LLC

G & G Painting

Gillioz Theatre

Greater Springfield Apartment & Housing Association

Greenlawn Fertilizer

H T D Batteries, Inc.

Hammer’s Auto Works, Inc.

Holiday Inn North I-44

The Honey Baked Ham Co.

Howell Appraisal Co., Inc.

Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc

Imageo Medical, LLC

In & Out Car Wash

Ireland Architects

Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield

Lawrence Photo & Video, Inc.

Lincoln Land Title, Inc.

Little Angels Learning Academy

Loren Cook Co.

MFA, Inc.

Marisol International, LLC

Mary Kay -- Molly Williamson, Independent Sales Director

Maxon’s Diamond Merchants & Estate Jewelers

Mears Floral Products

Meta Games

Mettemeyer Engineering, LLC

Midwest Aerials and Equipment

Midwest Equipment & Supply, LLC

Miracle Supply Company, Inc.

Missouri State Teachers Association

Names and Numbers

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

New Horizons Hardwoods

Nowata Printing Company

The Law Firm of O’Reilly & Jensen, LLC

Owens Photography, LLC

Ozark Flag Distributors

Ozark Industrial Lighting, Inc.

Penney, Murray & Associates - Ameriprise Financial Services

Planet Sub

Pratt, Fossard, Jensen, & Masters, LLC

Prestressed Casting Co.

Ramada Oasis Convention Center

Russell Cellular, Inc.

Schendel Pest Services

Scrivener Oil Co.

Servicemaster Restoration

SimplexGrinnell

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

Springfield Homes Magazine

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield Surgical Specialists, ASC

State Beauty Supply South, Inc.

Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grille

Urban Districts Alliance

The Vision Clinic

Vision Enhancement Clinic

Webster University - Ozarks Regional Campus

The Whitlock Company, LLP

Wild Animal Safari

Zee Medical Service

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New MembersWelcome to our newest members

Billy Sims BBQ3757 S. GlenstoneSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 883-7467Restaurants - Casual Dining

Annie Busch4321 S. Quail CreekSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 887-8485Business Consultants

The Closet Company2979-K E. Chestnut ExpresswaySpringfield, MO 65802(417) 849-5463Storage - Custom

The Cup325 E. Walnut, #102Springfield, MO 65802(417) 865-2287Bakers - Retail

Dale’s Roofing, Inc.5681 E. U.S. Highway 60Rogersville, MO 65742(417) 882-2158Contractors - Roofing

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar314 W. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 862-4444Restaurants - Fine Dining

Gelato Mio207 Park Central EastSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 888-5003Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Masterminds of Biz1233 E. Republic Rd.Springfield, MO 65804(417) 300-1984Organizations - Business Networking

Ortex System’s2979-H E. Chestnut ExpresswaySpringfield, MO 65802(417) 831-1050Pest Control Services

Ozark Irrigation and Outdoor Services4654 S. Ridgecrest Dr.Springfield, MO 65810(417) 882-6785Irrigation Service & Installation

Perkins Family Restaurant729 W. SunshineSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 864-8400Restaurants - Casual Dining

R L B Financial2832 S. Ingram Mill Road, #104Springfield, MO 65804(417) 459-4200Financial Services, Planning, Consulting

Ristorante Gilardi’s820 E. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 862-6400Restaurants - Fine Dining

Sensory Integration3457 W. Sac ValleySpringfield, MO 65803(417) 861-3534Audio - Visual Equipment

Sho-Me Fire Protection2462 E. JeanSpringfield, MO 65803(417) 862-5240Contractors - Building & General

Speedy Cash2949 S. NationalSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 881-1710Payday Loans/Check Cashing Services

Tractor Supply Company525 W. Northview Rd.Nixa, MO 65714(417) 724-0745Farm Supplies

Veridian Events309 South Ave.Springfield, MO 65806(417) 693-0663Conference/Convention & Events Center

Ribbon CuttingsPrice Cutter Bistro Market – August 19Walnut & Jefferson

Gelato Mio – August 20207 Park Central East

Wingstop – August 23303 E. Battlefield

New Seasons Landscaping & Irrigation – August 245146 N. 23rd Street

Penmac – August 261724 W. Kearney, #104

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

Linda’s Flowers1255 W. Battlefield(417) 883-6861