2011 February Spirit

Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • February 2011 • Volume 29, No. 2

Business Spotlight, page 5 • Your Chamber, page 6 • New Members, page 11

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Nearly 75 percent of a community’s new job creation and capital investment comes from existing companies, and that is certainly true in the Springfield region. That is why supporting and assisting our existing businesses has always been part of the Chamber’s focus, and that is why the Chamber’s economic development team is implementing a new program to better serve local businesses. At its core, this economic development strategy involves talking with executives, listening to what issues they are dealing with, removing barriers to their growth, and providing assistance as they expand. The bottom line is we want employers to stay in our community, and we want to help them succeed here in the Springfield region. Already, we have seen some trends begin to emerge. Our existing business community is cautiously optimistic about 2011. Many companies will be hiring and expanding this year, and are anticipating growth compared to the previous few years. All over Springfield, companies are adding 5, 10, 30 jobs or more. Taken as a whole, this adds up to a significant amount of job creation across our com-munity. As the new legislative session opens in Washington, D.C. and in Jefferson City, our business community is closely watch-ing how potential changes to laws and regulations will affect their bottom lines.

To provide support and assistance, the Chamber’s economic development team and our partners are working with Spring-field’s companies to move expansion projects forward, and our public affairs team is busy advocating for business. Business assistance takes a variety of forms, and we and our community partners stand ready to provide profes-sional support. For example, there may be financial incentive programs avail-able to expanding companies, and we can help work with our state and local partners to determine if your company is eligible. Workforce issues are extremely important for businesses. We work closely with colleges, universities, and other orga-

nizations on job training and placement programs. We can also help you work with government entities and put you in touch with the organizations that can provide specific services to meet your needs. If you would like some assistance on an upcoming expansion, if your business is facing challenges, or if you just want to find out more about the resources that are available to your business, we can help, and we want to hear from you. Please contact Rob Dixon at 862-5567 or [email protected] to schedule a meeting with our existing business support team. We look forward to serving you.

New economic development program to support and assist existing business

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

2/1 Member Briefing 3:45-5 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

2/2 60 Minutes to Success: Fact or Fiction? – The Truth About Health Care Reform Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

2/3 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 a.m. 425 Downtown 425 W. Walnut Sponsored by 425 Downtown

2/8 Social Media Marketing Boot Camp with Sarah Evans 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Veridian Event Center 309 South Avenue

2/10 Mid-America Technology Alliance 11:30 a.m.- Noon. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill Foster North Room 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

2/10 Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. The Grande Ballroom 305 E. Walnut Sponsored by The Grande Ballroom Valet parking provided.

2/16 Legislative Breakfast Series (1 of 3) 7-8:30 a.m. Capitol Plaza Hotel 415 W McCarty St Jefferson City, MO 65101

2/17 SBDC Annual Meeting 11:30 a.m. networking; Noon-1:15 p.m. lunch Highland Springs Country Club 5400 S Highland Springs Blvd.

2/17 Business 2 Business A.M. 7:30-9 a.m.

2011 OfficersChairman of the BoardJerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, PC

Chairman-electJohn Wilson, U.S. Bank

TreasurerRuss Marquart, Empire Bank

Assistant TreasurerGreg Horton, Integrity Home Care

Vice Chairman, Community Development/Special EventsPaula Adams, Penmac Staffing

Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentJoe Reynolds, Digital Monitoring Products

Vice Chairman, MembershipDr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal

Vice Chairman, Public AffairsDave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons

2011 DirectorsTom Babik, Springfield Business Development Corporation (Ferrell-Duncan Clinic)*

Andrew Baird, Conco Companies

John Black, City Utilities

Greg Burris, City of Springfield*

Meghan Chambers, Staxx/Jelly Beans

Sheila Collins, New Horizons Hardwoods

Tim Connell, Connell Insurance, Inc.

Don Flatau, John Deere Reman

John Hancock, Prime, Inc.

Dennis Heim, Heim, Young & Associates, Inc.

Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College

Dawn Hiles, Drury University

Rick Hughlett, Rick’s Automotive

Jake McWay, CoxHealth

John Oke-Thomas, Oke-Thomas + Associates, Inc.

Francine Pratt, Isabel’s House*

Dr. Norm Ridder, Springfield Public Schools

Tim Rosenbury, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.

David Ross, The Network (Morelock-Ross Builders)*

Jeff Schrag, The Daily Events

Jon Swope, St. John’s Health System

Jim Viebrock, Greene County*

Jim Anderson, Chamber of Commerce*

*Ex-officio board member~

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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

Michelle West Vice President, CommunicationsClaire Faucett Public Relations/Interactive Media ManagerKristen Kelley Art DirectorEmily Denniston Public Affairs Project Manager

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

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Board Report Economic Development Activity Tracker

The 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 2 Existing Companies 2 New Companies 0Current Active Projects 10Business Visits (inside market) 9Consultant/Business Visits (outside of market) 0Prospect Site Visits (to region) 0

Announced Projects (0):

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When I think about the direction that the Chamber has established for 2011, the film “Back to the Future” comes to mind. In order to prepare our com-munity for a successful future we must return to our foundation. We must direct our focus toward the basic needs and expectations of our members--economic develop-ment. Our economy is in recovery. We are seeing signs of positive growth. But the process is slow. In 2010, the Chamber took steps toward addressing two long-term, big picture challenges facing our community---a culture of poverty and a lack of diversity. Those challenges did not emerge in a year’s time and we knew they

would not be solved within a year. We will continue moving in the right direction on those issues, but in 2011, your Chamber will also return to its roots. We cannot hope to solve larger scale issues if our core is not strong. Our mission to serve as an advocate for business, to support and assist existing business and to promote the economic health of the Springfield area will be on the forefront as we intensify our focus on strengthening a positive busi-ness climate for our community. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Chamber as Chairman in 2011. I look forward to work-ing with you to grow our local economy and continue to create opportunities for business.

Jerry Harmison, chairman of the Chamber’s board of directors, presided over his first meeting of the Chamber board on January 18. The board approved several appoint-ments to Chamber volunteer leadership positions for 2011. Tim Connell, Connell Insurance, Inc.; Jerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, P.C. and Dennis Heim, Heim, Young & Associ-ates, Inc., were approved to serve one-year terms. Ex-officio directors for 2011 will be Greg Burris, City of Springfield; Francine Pratt, Isabel’s House, NAACP and Jim Viebrock, Greene County. The board also approved chairmen for Chamber committees and task forces (see list page 4).

New 2011 Chamber Board Members Approved

Chairman’s Message

Jerry Harmison

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2011 Committee ChairsCommunity Development/Special Events DepartmentVice Chairman – Paula Adams, Penmac Staffing

Non-Profit RoundtableChairman –Bart Brown, Ozarks Food Harvest

Economic Development DepartmentVice Chairman – Joe Reynolds, Digital Moni-toring Products

International Business CouncilChairman – Laura Beaver, New Horizons Hardwoods

Education & Workforce Solutions Advisory GroupChairman – Tim Baltes, SRC Heavy Duty

The Network (additional investment required)Chairman –David Ross, Morelock-Ross Builders

Vice Chairman – Brad Erwin, Paragon Architecture

Development Issues Input Group Chairman – Dan Compas, Murney Associates

Manufacturers RoundtableChairman – David Dieselberg, John Deere Reman

Transportation Committee Chairman – Kelly Turner, Olsson Associates

Membership DepartmentVice Chairman – Dr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal/SBJ Publishing,Inc. Ambassadors (membership by appointment) Chairman – Chris Louzader, Midwest Family Broadcast Group

Business After Hours Committee Chairman – Paul Devlin, APLUS Payroll Limited

Chairman’s Club Chairman – Scott Schoettlin, Riverwalk Wealth Management

Red Carpet CommitteeChairman – Kristy Chastain, Arvest Bank

Small Business Council Chairman – Steve Counts, Digital Print Ink

Public Affairs DepartmentVice Chairman – Dave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons

Governmental Relations Committee Chairman – Brent Singleton, Heim, Young & Associates

Vice Chairman – Ryan DeBoef, Husch Blackwell, LLP

Local Issues Public Policy Task Force (membership by appointment)*Chairman – Gary Powell, Husch Blackwell, LLP

Voice of Business Committee (membership by appointment)Chairman – Chip Sheppard, Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, PC

School Board Candidate Endorsement CommitteeChairman – David Karr, Conco Companies

Past Chairmen’s Advisory Council Chairman – Andy Lear, BKD, LLP

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DermaHealth builds confidence you’ll notice

DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic provides clients with the best medical and latest laser technology in aesthetic skin care treatments and the “confidence” that comes with feeling great about yourself. DermaHealth is a locally owned medical aesthetic clinic offering services that include laser liposuction, sun damage repair, laser vein erasure, permanent cosmetics, acne treatments, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers and much more. All procedures are performed by licensed medical professionals. “Everything we do is about confidence,” says owner Cheryl Briggs. “Confidence in DermaHealth that you’ll receive profes-sional, honest, quality treatments, while rebuilding and strengthening confidence in yourself.” DermaHealth provides medical treat-ments to fit a wide range of problems and budgets. Skin care products, procedures, and equipment are carefully researched to ensure clients are provided with the best, most affordable treatments to fit their specific needs.

In July 2010, DermaHealth was named as a finalist in the Springfield Busi-ness Journal’s Economic Impact awards. DermaHealth was honored as one of the top three economically effective companies in the Springfield area that have been in business less than ten years.

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Spotlight

• Owner: Cheryl Briggs

• Address: 1902-A E. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65804

• Phone: (417) 447-7777

• Website: www.dermahealthconfidence.com

• Products/Services: Skin Care

DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic

Treatments offered include:

10 lasersFat & Cellulite Wrinkle & fine LinesSun Damage RepairPermanent CosmeticsAcneAestheticsTeeth WhiteningMedical Grade Safe Tan……and more

Cheryl Briggs, owner of Derma Health Laser & Skin Care Clinic, and her treatment span over the course of 1 ½ years.

By Danielle Capps, Communications Intern

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Your Chamber

The Springfield Business Development Corporation, the Chamber’s economic development subsidiary, will be hosting its 2011 Annual Meeting on February 17 at Highland Springs Country Club. The annual meeting is designed to bring together Partnership for Prosperity II in-vestors, celebrate economic development, recognize board service and look forward to the coming year. Keynote speaker David Kerr, Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will give attendees insight into the state-wide strategic action plan and describe his vision for statewide economic devel-opment in the coming years. The event starts with networking at 11:30 a.m., with the lunch and program from noon to 1:15 p.m. Registration is open for SBDC inves-tors; tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Register online, or learn more about becoming an investor.

Annual meeting for economic development investors

Each year, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Small Business Award Luncheon to celebrate small business success in our area and present the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. This year it will be held on May 4, at the Doubletree Hotel. As one of the Chamber’s most prestigious events, the award luncheon provides sponsors the opportunity to be recognized by hundreds of Springfield’s small business professionals and service providers. There

are still spotlight sponsorships available, with benefits that include the sponsor’s name or logo in the event invitations and programs, in the Springfield Spirit news-letter, and on the video screen during the event. The sponsorship is $500. For more information, contact Jen Johnson at (417) 862-5567.

Small Business Award – still time to sponsor!

Your Chamber

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William Darr honored as 2011 Springfieldian

William H. Darr, founder of American Dehydrated Foods, Inc., International De-hydrated Foods, Inc., and the Darr Family Foundation, was honored January 28 with the Springfieldian Award presented by the Chamber at its 2011 Annual Meeting. For more than 50 years, the Chamber has honored an outstanding individual for leadership and commitment to our community. The Springfieldian Award is presented to a citizen who has exempli-fied outstanding community service, excellence in his or her chosen profession and dedication to improving the quality of life for Springfield and its citizens. Darr founded American Dehydrated Foods (ADF) in 1978, International De-hydrated Foods (IDF) in1982 and Food Ingredients Technology Company (FITCO) in 1990. Darr’s business success with ADF, IDF, and FITCO, helped fund the creation of the Darr Family Foundation in 2002, which continues to be primarily funded by the Darr family. The foundation’s mission is to “to find and support organizations delivering effective services that assist individuals in reaching their potential, especially young persons and those from disadvantaged

circumstances.” Recent grant recipients include Discovery Center of Springfield, Isabel’s House – Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center, The Victim Center, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. “You can hardly move in this town without seeing the things that he has impacted. He has been so generous to so many organizations across a wide breadth of types of organizations. All of which have been done to make this a better community,” said Dr. Karen Scott, Lost & Found. In 2000, Darr gave a major gift to Missouri State University’s (then SMSU) Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, which prompted MSU to change the facilities’ name to the Darr Agricultural Center. Darr continues to fund facility improvements and expansions. “His dream is just to make something better for other people. And all of the gifts he has given not only to our organization but to others are because he wants to make a difference in somebody’s life,” Dr. Anson Elliott, Missouri State University.

Top: William Darr, recipient of the 2011 Springfiel-dian Award. Middle: Brian Fogle, 2010 Spring-fieldian, congratulated William Darr’s daughter, Sherry Hellweg . Bottom: Rev. Mark and Katie Struckoff congratulated Marsha Slaight, William Darr’s daughter.

Marsha Slaight and Sherry Hellweg accepted the 2011 Springfieldian Award on behalf of their father, William Darr.

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Leadership Springfield www.leadershipspringfield.org

Calendar of Events

February 10-11Spring Retreat-Class XXVIIHilton PromenadeBranson Landing

February 16, 2011Life 101-Academy Class XXI

February 22, 2011Board of DirectorsChamber of Commerce

Name: Brent Baldwin

Job Title: Senior Vice President

Leadership Springfield Class: 18

What does your job entail? My main role is as a commercial lender, managing a portfolio of existing loans, working with clients to satisfy their financing needs, and seeking new customer relationships for the bank. I am also responsible for the overall op-erations and efficiency of the Bancorp-South branch on East Sunshine.

What did you gain from Leadership Springfield? Leadership Springfield was a great experience for me. My

knowledge of Springfield and its government, health care, and education is much improved. Without Leadership Springfield, I would not have been introduced to Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast, Child Advocacy Center, and Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, all organi-zations which I have served in leader-ship roles. The most rewarding part of my Leadership Springfield year was developing lifelong friendships with the members of my class.

What’s your favorite memory from LS? We had a great class, very outgoing and fun to be around. The initial retreat was unforgettable, so many good times. The second retreat was very forgettable as we struggled so much to identify our group project, but fortunately we all came together in the end and had a very successful event.

Most important lesson from your Leadership Springfield class? I am much better at working in a group set-

ting, understanding different personality types, and seeing another person’s per-spective. I also gained a great respect for my community.

Do you remain in contact with any LS alums from your class? yes, with many

What do you do in your free time? My free time is spent with my family attending the kids’ various sport events and practices. Once in a while, I’m able to get in a round of golf or two.

Volunteer work? yes

Anything else you want to share? I still think my program day group has the record for the most time spent (at least 20 hours) planning its day.

Brent Baldwin

Academy Class XXI students enjoyed touring the Askinosie Chocolate Factory. They learned the entire process of making chocolate from the pod to the bar. Students enjoyed samples and visiting with Shawn Askinosie.

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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.

AAA Missouri

Advanced ColorPrint

American Business Systems Co., Inc.

Anderson Engineering, Inc.

APLUS Payroll Limited

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Best Security Services, ADT Authorized Dealer

Best Storage

Brad Bradshaw, MD, JD, LC

Branson Airport, LLC

Bridges For Youth

CB Laser, Home of Nixa Office Supply

Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe

Chateau On The Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center

Cheesecakes & More, Inc.

Coffman and Company, PC

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Comfort Inn & Conference Center

Copy Products, Inc.

Council of Churches of the Ozarks

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Creekside at Elfindale

Culpepper Place at Chesterfield Village

Cycle 3 IT Staffing

DJ Roofing Supply, Inc.

Discovery Center of Springfield, Inc.

Electronic Video Systems

Evans & Dixon, LLC

Farmers Gastropub

Food 4 Less

GHN | Architects Engineers

Gibson & Associates Professional Claims Management, Inc.

Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel

Governmental Services Group, Inc.

The Grande Ballroom

Greater Springfield Board of Realtors

Grindstone Construction, Inc.

Harshman Chiropractic Clinic

HealthMEDX, Inc.

HealthPointe Insurance Solutions, LLC

Herrman Lumber Co.

Hlavacek, Morris, McIntyre, Yates & Danielson, PC

Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield

Husch Blackwell LLP

International Division, Inc.

J C Penney Co.

J.D. Dickinson Compressor Co.

Jay Key Service, Inc.

Johnston Industrial Supply Co., Inc.

KOLR-10 TV

Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield

Lockwell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

May Motor Co.

McLoud & Co., LLC

Mille’s Cafe

Ming Auto Beauty Center

Moseley’s Discount Office Products

Nabholz Construction Services

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Aaron Tanner

Olsson Associates

Ozark Flag Distributors

Ozark Industrial Lighting, Inc.

Papa John’s Pizza

Plaza Towers

Print Group, Inc.

Queen City Roofing & Contracting Co.

Quest Capital Alliance, LLC

Quincy Magoo’s Restaurant & Pub

Ramada Oasis Convention Center

Realty Mortgage & Appraisals, Inc.

Rick’s Automotive

SRC Electrical

Safety Council of the Ozarks

Securitas Security Services USA

Shred-It Springfield

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Smurfit-Stone Container

Southwest Missouri Office on Aging

Specialty Electrical Professionals, LLC

Springfield Grocer Co.

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Springfield Ready Mix Co.

Springfield Supply Co.

Sprint Nextel

Sunbelt Environmental Services, Inc.

Thompson Buick GMC Cadillac

UMB Bank, NA

U.S. Bank

The Vision Clinic

Wells Fargo Advisors

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches

Whole Hog Cafe

Wickman Gardens

WineStyles

Yates Promotions

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New MembersWelcome to our newest members

Brookhaven Health Care3405 W. Mt. VernonSpringfield, MO 65802(417) 874-9600Nursing Homes - Skilled Nursing Facility

Classy Chassis Limousine230 E. Weaver RoadSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 379-2955Limousine Service

Flo Eatery & Wine Bar2925 E. Battlefield, #105Springfield, MO 65804(417) 886-0356Restaurants - Fine Dining

Fulton Communications4650 S. National, A-6Springfield, MO 65810(417) 823-8200Telephone Equipment & Services

Healing Hands Massage Therapy & Skin Care4145-G S. McCann CourtSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 886-2600Spas

ID3604600 W. Kearney St., #360Springfield, MO 65803(417) 866-0360Marketing - Online

Intrepid USA Home Health4305 S. NationalSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 833-5118Home Health Services

Northern Summit5335-A S. CampbellSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 877-0395Computer Networking

Rapid Roberts, Inc.1840 S. CampbellSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 890-1111Convenience Stores

The Rebecca Grille209 E. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 863-7000Restaurants - Fine Dining

Show-Me STATE GAMES2250 S. MarylandSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 368-0487Area Attractions

Sunshine Health Mart Pharmacy1536 W. Sunshine StreetSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 863-0002Pharmacies, Prescription Forwarding Services

Ribbon CuttingsMinsky’s Pizza – January 1900 E. Battlefield Rd.

CoxHealth Network – January 273354 S National Ave.

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

Wickman Gardens1345 S. Fort Ave.(417) 862-3707