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New England Financial believes in an atmosphere that embraces continuous professional and personal commitment to the community. Our participation in the Lee's Summit Chamber exemplifies our dedication toward social awareness and responsibilities to our business citizenry. The Chamber encourages me to grow professionally by participating in many of the activities available, as well as, the everyday maturity of personal relationships. I have been actively involved in the Lee's Summit Chamber for five years, continuing to believe that the members involved and the office personnel exemplify the highest principles of successful business.
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Infinity Realty was formed for the purpose of creating a viable option in real estate services. We have always taken the approach of making a positive change not only for our clients but also our community. An active chamber member since 2002 Infinity Realty has been involved with many chamber events and recently was awarded the 2007 Business of the Year Parvus Level. A graduate of Leadership Lee’s Summit I have great appreciation and dedication to what the chamber of commerce does not only for businesses but the development of individuals. I am actively involved in the LS Sunrise Rotary Club, Partners in Education, and serve on the Historic Preservation Commission as well as LS Downtown Main Street board and Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors. Incredible opportunities lie within the growth and development of our wonderful city and with that personal belief I know we can always strive to achieve a better tomorrow.
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The Michael Blau Agency believes in giving back to the community. Therefore, it has been our pleasure in the past seven years to be actively involved and sponsor Chamber events, such as Businsess Before Hours. Additionally, we have enjoyed serving on many Chamber committees including: Education, Public Relations, and Memberships. For that reason, it is an honor to serve on the 2008 Board of Directors.
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The Auto Clinic has been a member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber since we opened in August of 1999. We have served on the Oktoberfest committee for five years, been a Chamber Ambassador and currently chair the Small Business of the Year task force. It is an honor to serve on the 2006 board of directors. It has been our pleasure to sponsor many chamber events including Business After Hours, breakfast activities and assisted in sponsorship of the annual golf tournament. The Lee’s Summit Chamber is a major source of local and regional business information, as well as political and social community news. Also, the Chamber has allowed our business to network with remarkable members of the community who have become good friends and business associates.
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Dean's Trophies T Shirts and Awards has been a member of the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce since 2000. I have been active in many committees and feel it is very important for me personally and my business professionaly to give back to our community. Dean's Trophies T Shirts and Awards is a family owned business started by my father Dean Crawford in 1964. It is imperitive that all business's come together in a forum where they can grow and learn from each other and for me that is what the Lee's Summit Chamber is ALL about. I am also on the board for the Lee's Summit Rotary Club and an active member of Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street.
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Steve Gouldsmith is founder and principal of First Star Financial Group, a company that develops unique, innovative working capital solutions for small & medium-sized businesses, which are tailored to the cash flow needs for each business. First Star Financial Group has been a Chamber member since 2003, when it realized it needed to be part of the thread that makes up this great community. Since that time, some of the best relationships have been created and fostered (both personally and professionally), and Steve has been active within the Chamber because relationally and community-wise, it “just makes sense”. Steve’s involvement in the Chamber has been as a Chamber Ambassador, Co-Chair and Chair of the Membership Committee, as well as on the Healthcare Committee. He was part of the initial creation of the Emerging Entrepreneurs Committee, of which he still serves, and is currently on the Educational Committee as well. In 2004, Steve had the honor of receiving the New Member of the Year Award, and was elected to the 2008 Board of Directors for the Chamber.
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Geoff Hill has been actively involved with the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce since 2003 as the director of group sales for Paradise Park, Inc.
As Kansas City’s premier family destination, Paradise Park is the only facility in the Midwest to offer both a children’s edutainment center and a family entertainment center on the same site. In 2004, Paradise Park won the Golden Token Award as the best new or renovated family entertainment center, selected from more than 20,000 facilities worldwide. Paradise Park won the Small Business of the Year Award from the Lee’s Summit Chamber and the Fast Track Award from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2006.
Geoff has been a member of the public relations committee since 2003, serving as chair in 2007. The public relations committee reviewed and steered the new branding campaign, Business in Motion. In addition, he helps coordinate the annual Family Fun Days event for the Lee’s Summit Visitor’s Council, and participates in the Chamber’s Recess for Success and X-treme Networking programs. He is a member of the Leadership Lee’s Summit class of 2008.
Geoff graduated from the University of Missouri in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and earned a master’s degree in sports administration and facility management from Ohio University in 1994. Prior to joining the Paradise Park staff, he worked in the public relations office for the Kansas City Royals two years and served as the sports information director and director of marketing and promotions for the UMKC athletics department for nine years. He and his wife, Rexanne, reside in Lee’s Summit along with their daughter, Morgan.
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I have been a Chamber member for approximately eleven years. Over the years I have been on different committees and task forces - Membership, Annual Dinner, Holiday Reception, Membership Blitz and Annual Golf Tournament, but the one that I have been involved with since day one is the Oktoberfest Committee. I also attend as many of the Business Before/After hours and Ribbon Cuttings as possible. It really puts me out there and gives me the opportunity to meet more people, which is good for my business. I also treasure the many friendships that I have made over the years.
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I am Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Saint Luke’s East Lee's Summit. Saint Luke’s Health System has been a Lee’s Summit Chamber member since 2002. In addition to serving on the Chamber’s Board, I am also on the board of the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, John Knox Village, and the Greater Lee’s Summit Health Care Foundation. I was a 2004 graduate of the Leadership Lee’s Summit program.
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FPC has been a member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber since 1999. I was elected to the Chamber Board in 2006 and also serve on the Legislative Committee. FPC was the honored recipient of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award in 2004 and the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Business of the Year in 2005. I serve on the Planning Commission in Lee’s Summit, on the boards for the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, Hope House, Summit Bank, and am an active member of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street.
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Dan Rexroth joined John Knox Village in 1990 as executive director of the Village Care Center. He was promoted to vice president of the Village's health services division in 1991 before becoming Village president in March, 2001. Dan has been an integral member of several professional board and committees such as Caring Communities Insurance Company, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging, and the Ethics Commission - American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
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Ken, a native of Indiana, and a graduate of Purdue University, received his bachelors degree in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ken spent the majority of his career working for pharmaceutical companies in the areas of basic product development, clinical research, regulatory compliance, marketing, and government affairs. After working in his chosen profession for almost thirty years, Ken exercised his entrepreneurial prerogative by forming IRT, Incorporated, an engineering/consulting group specializing in enhanced protective coatings for industrial applications. Ken is a registered pharmacist, licensed to practice in Indiana and Missouri, and is an instrument rated, 3,000 hour pilot with a commercial license in single and multiengine aircraft, and holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating. Ken presently serves on several community service boards including the Community Advisory Committee of the Healthcare Foundation of Greater Kansas City, where he is currently the vice chair.
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The one thing I wanted to do for The Men's Wearhouse store in Lee's Summit was to be a part of the Chamber; we joined in 2003. The Chamber has really helped us grow not only on the retail side, but also the tuxedo rentals. The Men's Wearhouse believes in supporting area chambers and being a part of the community. I find when you give a little of yourself, you get a lot in return. So I decided to get involved with the Chamber. I have been a Chamber Ambassador for a few years; am on the Annual Auction Task Force, and joined the Board of Directors in 2006. The relationships I have built through my Chamber Involvement are priceless and The Men's Wearhouse has grown from it.
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Although Summit Bank of Kansas City recently opened and is a relatively new member, I have been involved with the Chamber for many years. It didn't take much time to realize that active participation was necessary in order to receive the most membership benefit. My involvement has primarily been with Recess For Success and the Public Relations Committee, the latter having recently completed the branding study that redefined the way the chamber is perceived. One of the greatest rewards is to observe the favorable impact on businesses that join and become involved. Membership in the Lee’s Summit Chamber is undoubtedly the magic key for local companies wanting to go the next level.
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