Save The Date: Risk Takers Annual Empowerment Exchange July 24 |
!July 24 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Missouri Innovation Campus |
| Back by popular demand! Join us for an energizing morning of insights and inspiration with leading voices in entrepreneurship. Choose up to five engaging topics, tailored to meet the needs of today's entrepreneur.
Network with mentors and business experts in an informal, interactive format. Gain valuable insights and fresh ideas to propel you and your business to the next level.
This dynamic format is: relevant, actionable and interactive.
Walk away with fresh ideas, valuable connections, and strategies to accelerate your entrepreneurial growth.
Stay tuned for announcements regarding our lineup of guest speakers. This event is presented by Tingle Flooring. |
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Fun Fridays Networking Event July 25 |
July 25 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Bridge Space |
| Engage in fun social interactions, games, and the chance to win prizes. Through interactive exercises, we'll encourage introductions and meaningful connections among all attendees. It's a fantastic opportunity to create lasting bonds and make new connections. We're looking forward to having you with us! __ NOTE: This is a combined event with Presenting Sponsors Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce Driskill Business Development Group and Referral Madness. |
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A Closer Look at June Events |
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COMPLETED New Member Orientation Tuesday, June 3 | 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Chamber Office New members, representatives new to a member organization and those considering membership are invited to the Chamber office to discuss benefits of membership. This is an informal event where attendees are encouraged to ask questions, ensure their member account is accurate and meet the Chamber Staff.
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COMPLETED Wednesday, June 4 | 11 a.m. to noon | 630 NW Chipman Rd.
Celebrate the second Lee's Summit location of Andy's Frozen Custard! This event is open to the public so bring your friends and family! |
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COMPLETED Thursday, June 5 | 4-5 p.m. | 600 NW Pryor Rd. Unit 400
Did you know that Outpatient Therapy by John Knox Village offers physical, occupational and speech therapies for older adults who live in and around Lee's Summit as well as John Knox Village? Did you know that they also offer a wide range of Parkinson's-focused services and activities? Come celebrate this tremendous new resource in our community! |
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Thursday, June 12| 8-10 a.m. | Bridge Space
Join us for an engaging and educational quarterly workshop designed to help businesses thrive by embracing inclusivity. This interactive session will feature a panel of experts exploring how disability inclusion can elevate business performance by up to 28%.
What You’ll Gain:
* Understanding disability inclusion * Insights into the business benefits of disability inclusion * Real-world success stories from organizations leading the way * Practical strategies for implementing inclusive hiring practices * Guidance on overcoming common challenges and misconceptions
Panel speakers include:
* Dr. Stephen Hunsley, Executive Director, SOAR Special Needs * Matt Sessler, Career Navigator, LSR7 Administrative Office * Aaron Martin, President & CEO, Job One * Tyreka Smith, COO, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream and TNC Community
We'd like to thank Lee's Summit R-7 School District for Sponsoring this event and Bridge Space for being our In-Kind Sponsor. |
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Thursday, June 12 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Stehl Family Dental
Join us for our monthly after hours networking event on the 2nd Thursday of every month! This event is a fantastic opportunity to make connections, develop lasting business relationships, and create new opportunities—all while enjoying snacks and adult beverages. Thank you to Stehl Family Dental for sponsoring this event.
Find out the latest on Chamber news and maybe even win one of the following give-a-ways:
- First drawing for in office whitening ($400 value), second drawing for box of white strips.
- Anybody who makes a new patient appointment will get their choice of free custom whitening trays or 5 free units of botox or $50 treatment credit toward their account.
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Friday, June 13 | 11 a.m. to Noon | 601 RTE 291 | At Home Parking Lot
Celebrate a new Food Truck business in Lee's Summit! Nonnie's Shaved Ice Treats will host their ribbon cutting in the parking lot of At Home Lee's Summit, next to Central Bank. |
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Monday, June 16 | 3-4 p.m. | 227 SE Main St.
Join us as we celebrate the new ownership of Whistle Stop Coffee in downtown Lee's Summit. |
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Tuesday, June 17 | 12-1:15 p.m. | Bridge Space
Join Link 2 Lee's Summit at Noon June 17 at Bridge Space for their fourth Nonprofit Spotlight lunch featuring Meals on Wheels of Lee's Summit!
This popular bimonthly gathering brings together local business and community leaders for meaningful networking with purpose. Discover how your business can build authentic community connections while helping nonprofits gain visibility and access to vital resources.
This isn't just another networking event — it's an opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community. Your ticket includes lunch and valuable networking opportunities with like-minded business leaders committed to community impact. |
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Friday, June 20 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Missouri Innovation Campus
Join us for an engaging luncheon featuring a distinguished panel of local mayors as they come together to discuss key issues impacting their cities and the collaborative efforts underway to strengthen our regional community. This panel will explore topics such as economic development, public safety, infrastructure, housing, and sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into the shared challenges and innovative solutions shaping the future of our municipalities. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from local leaders about how cooperation and shared vision are building a stronger, more connected community for all.
Sponsored by: TNC Community. |
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Tuesday, June 24 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | The Love Law Group, LLC
Join us for our monthly BEFORE HOURS, a networking event, on the 4th Tuesday of every month! This member event is a great way to make connections, develop lasting business relationships and create new opportunities; all while enjoying breakfast treats and morning beverages. Thank you to The Love Law Group for hosting this event. Find out the latest on Chamber news and maybe even win a great door prize - don't forget your business cards! |
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Wednesday, June 25 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | K1 Speed
Join us for an evening of connection and competition at our Chamber Young Professionals Game Night Networking Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at K1 Speed. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, meet fellow young professionals, and expand your network in a relaxed, fun-filled setting.
Enjoy a variety of board and card games while enjoying delicious appetizers and light refreshments from K1 Speed to keep the energy going while you mix, mingle, and make new friends.
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just in it for the laughs, there's something for everyone. Come for the games, stay for the networking—and leave with new connections and great memories!
Sponsored by: K1 Speed |
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Click the box above to view the latest news from members including sales, coupons, announcements and so much more. |
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Click the box above to view the latest job postings from members. |
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| KC Bone & Joint Clinic Since 1940, Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic has provided orthopedic service and compassion for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Along with general orthopedic surgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation, KCBJ has orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in total joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, knee, shoulder and ankle arthroscopy. |
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| TM Fieldhouse TM Fieldhouse, founded by Rachel and Rick Mullin, is a state-of-the-art indoor sports facility featuring full-size basketball and volleyball courts, pickleball courts, a full-sized softball/baseball infield, tunnels, turf training for all sports, a golf simulator, outdoor patio and the TM Fit Café. |
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| Howdy Homemade This inspiring project has been years in the making, born from a shared vision between TNC and Howdy Homemade to create equitable, meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you're stopping in for a cone or just a smile, you're supporting a mission that celebrates the strengths and stories of remarkable individuals. |
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| Equipment Share From a small team to over 7,000 employees across 36+ locations, Equipment Share has seen rapid growth—and they’re just getting started! They’re transforming the construction industry with smart, tech-driven rentals that help jobsites run safer, faster, and more efficiently. |
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| Keystone Solid Surfaces Based in Wichita, Keystone is a family-owned and operated countertop fabrication company specializing in high-quality natural stone and quartz surfaces. Since its start in 2003, Keystone has grown from a small solid surface shop into a 50,000+ square foot, state-of-the-art facility—now producing over 1,000 square feet of countertops daily across Kansas. |
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Welcome New Members May 1-30 |
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| Bruster's Real Ice Cream BrustersOfLS@gmail.com (816) 789-2107 brusters.com/locations/LeesSummit/452 1802 NW Chipman Rd
Convoy of Hope (816) 606-6575 convoyofhope.org 1 Convoy Drive
Crown Veterinary Services info@crownvetservices.com (573) 289-8106 crownvetservices.com
Dental Depot marketing@dentaldepot.net (816) 402-3121 dentaldepotkcmo.com/locations/lees-summit 1501 NE Rice Rd.
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| Flattery Solutions, LLC gery@aeroexpress.com (816) 213-5917 Flatteryleasing.com PO Box 734
Green Releaf Dispensary liberty.gm@greenreleaf.co (816) 272-5833 greenreleafdispensary.com 201 SE Missouri 291 Hwy
Inspired Estate Planning, LLC calleine@inspiredep.com (816) 737-8511 www.inspiredep.com 200 Northeast Missouri Road
Soulcare Skin Studio soulcareskinstudio@gmail.com (870) 514-1309 Soulcareskinstudio.com 1160 NE Douglas
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| Summit Play Village Support@summitplayvillage.com 1 (913) 624-9340 www.summitplayvillage.com 3745 SW Raintree De
Weatherguard Roofing, LLC wgrmatt@gmail.com (816) 246-9119 www.wguardroof.com 70 SE 29th Terr.
ZenBusiness outreach@zenbusiness.com (844) 493-6249 https://www.zenbusiness.com 5511 Parkcrest Drive, Suite 103
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June Member Renewals Thank you for your continued support of our mission to champion the business community in Lee's Summit. |
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| Empowering Parents KC Lee's Summit Pest Solutions The Fairways Apartment Homes BCCM Construction Group Nova Painting Qtrition Secured Title of Kansas City Blingle! Royal Door Lee's Summit Family Medicine - Murray Road TAG Development LLC Lee's Summit Underwater Recovery Nabholz Construction Corporation Prestige Painting Worldwide Molly Dean Team - Flat Branch Home Loans Refresh Wellness & Counseling LLC ServiceMaster DSI Rocktops Granite Summer Moon Coffee Summit SD TNC Community K1 Speed Jaclyn Alcantara Flourish Family Chiropractic Ryan Alcantara Photography The Stonum Agency, Inc. SBK Advertising Black Banner Productions Dog Training Elite Kansas City Kansas City Facial and Oral Surgery McCownGordon Construction KC Property Group Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #50 The Goddard School - Lee's Summit - Lakewood Leigh + O'Kane Primrose School of Lee's Summit
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| Horn Law Apollo Insurance Group Wings 4 Water CBM, Inc. Brain Balance of Lee's Summit Schlotzsky's/Cinnabon INSPO by KHL Design Studio Summit Pizza Third Street Social Mize CPAs Inc. Shirley Olson The Asplund Group, LLC Strange Music, Inc. Summit Ridge Credit Union B Positively Promoting U Olsson Summit Plastic Surgery & Medspa Central Bank-Arborwalk Lee's Summit Subaru Bank Midwest Parker Swearngin, LLC Hawthorn Bank-Lee's Summit Automated Motion, Inc. Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.-Chipman Security Bank - SW 3rd Security Bank - M-291 Highway Security Bank - SW Main Central Bank-Woods Chapel Beacon Press McCarthy Jeep, RAM, Chrysler, Dodge Langsford Funeral Home Attic Storage of Lee's Summit AFC Heating & Cooling Atcheson Lawn & Landscape, Inc. Twin Lakes Insurance Agency Central Bank-291 Hwy
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| Connecting Our Community May Highlights |
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Chamber Golf Classic 2025 |
| The sun came out right in time for our 2025 Chamber Golf Classic Thursday, May 8 at Creekmoor Golf Club!
Presented by KB Complete, this tournament was a full day of games, contests, networking and plenty of great food.
Special thanks to all our golfers, volunteers, food providers, sponsors and golf task force members who made this day possible.
Your generous support — whether through breakfast, contests, carts, or signage — helped create a memorable and successful experience for all involved!
We’re truly grateful for your partnership and continued commitment to our community. |
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Chamber After Hours Networking Event |
| Our May Chamber After Hours Networking Event was hosted at Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic in Lee's Summit!
Not only did we kick off the evening with snacks, dessert and drinks, we also celebrated a ribbon cutting to announce the facility's recent renovations.
Since 1940, Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic has provided orthopedic service and compassion for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
Along with general orthopedic surgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation, KCBJ has orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in total joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, knee, shoulder and ankle arthroscopy.
We're so glad KCBJ calls Lee's Summit home - check them out today at kcbj.com. |
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Leadership Lee's Summit Graduation |
| We celebrated the graduation of our Leadership Lee's Summit Class of 2025 during our May Monthly Membership Luncheon.
Please join us in congratulating these leaders for their hard work, dedication and commitment during this intensive 9-month program designed to empower and embolden the future leaders of Lee's Summit.
Special thanks to our luncheon sponsor, Bill Fry the Plumbing Guy. Thank you to Mayor (and past LLS Grad) Bill Baird for the words of wisdom spoken to our graduates.
Shoutout to Abundant Life for hosting us and to Matthew's Catering for the delicious meal.
And lastly, thank you to each and every sponsor of the LLS Class of 2025! These leaders' lives are forever impacted by their participation — thanks to your support.
The link to apply for the Class of 2026 is live at www.lschamber.com/leadership-lees-summit |
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Chamber Young Professionals Lunch & Learn |
| A huge thank you to all of the Chamber Young Professionals (YPs) who joined us for an inspiring afternoon of networking and learning at our May Lunch & Learn!
We were honored to welcome the amazing Megan Mercer from Inszone Insurance Services as our guest speaker—she brought the energy and delivered powerful insights on building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and communicating like a pro in any setting.
Whether it's presenting in meetings or navigating networking conversations, our YPs walked away with actionable tools to boost their professional presence, overcome self-doubt, and feel confident and empowered when speaking in both small and large groups.
Special thanks to Gator Graphics for being our Title Sponsor—you helped make this event possible!
And a big shoutout to Trilogy Apartments for hosting us in their beautiful clubhouse and offering tours of their stunning living spaces afterward. |
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Chamber Before Hours Networking Event |
| Thank you to everyone who joined us for our May Before Hours Networking Event at One Good Meal!
Attendees had the opportunity to learn how this local nonprofit serves our community by delivering daily meals to homebound individuals.
Director Roberta McArthur shared powerful insight into the organization’s impact, current needs, and how our members can get involved. One Good Meal is always in need of daily volunteers and has several exciting events coming up. Be sure to visit onegoodmeal.org to learn more.
We’re grateful to One Good Meal for sponsoring today’s event and for the vital work they do throughout Lee’s Summit! |
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| We experienced an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, baseball, and fireworks at Lee's Summit Chamber Day at The K on Friday, May 30.
Chamber members watched as the Kansas City Royals took on the Detroit Tigers. But that’s not all – the ticket also included entry to one of Kansas City’s most star-studded events: the Big Slick Celebrity Softball Game.
Members watched as local legends Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner, Heidi Gardner, and their celebrity friends took to the field for a great cause – supporting the Big Slick and their mission to fight pediatric cancer.
And the night didn't end there! After the Royals game, attendees witnessed a Firework Friday spectacular as the sky over The K lit up in celebration.
Thank you to our 170+ members who participated - we hope you had a blast (pun intended)! |
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| The Chamber Link Newsletter is a monthly publication of the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce. For more information regarding advertising, contact Denise Elam at delam@lschamber.com. 816.524.2424. | lschamber.com |
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| This communication paid for by the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce Matt Baird- President
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