eNewsletter May 4, 2011

Hello again, NKCBC Members!

My husband Erik and I do not have cable TV, we only get two real channels on our digital converter box (yes, our TV still has "bunny ears"!), and thus we rarely watch the news. Luckily, Erik is a CNN.com fan and does a good job of keeping me informed of what is going on in the world. Also, as many of you know, we live in Cameron, so I drive A LOT and log a ton of radio-listening hours! As you all know, the recent national and world news has been quite eventful with everything from tragedies to triumphs to grand affairs. But let’s think locally for a moment. What is going on here in North Kansas City? In your business? If you have some news to share, send it my way and I may be able to include it in my next E-Newsletter!

Below you will find upcoming Business Council Events and Information and information Straight From . . . our Members.

Have a GREAT week!
Lindsay

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Business Council Events and Information

North Kansas City Farmer's Market Begins This Week!

Where: SE corner of Armour Rd and Howell St

When: Every Friday Morning, May 6 – Oct. 28, 2011, 7:00am - 1:30pm

Stop by on Friday mornings for fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, home-baked cookies, pies, and breads, jams, jellies, salsas, and honey from local hives! A big thank you to First Watch of North Kansas City who will be providing FREE FRIDAY COFFEE between 7:00-9:00am during the May and June Markets!

We are still accepting applications for vendors!! If you know of vendors who might be interested, guide them to http://nkcbusinesscouncil.com/pages/news.html for an application, rules & regulations, and for more information.

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First Friday Coffee

Innovative Solutions Consulting Group, Inc., 2000 Swift St. NKC, MO 64116

Matt Ellis with Innovative Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. will be hosting this week's First Friday Coffee! Stop by for coffee, breakfast treats, and networking. You can also learn about the company's featured products -- the Samsung Galaxy Tablet, and the new Sanyo Echo dual screen phone. We hope to see you there!

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Business After Hours

We have an unplanned opening for our May Business After Hours!!

It’s coming up soon, but would anyone like to host this month? (Wed. May 18, 4:30-6p) We needed to re-schedule to a later month the host we originally thought would be in May. You would need to provide some simple snacks and beverages as well as a door prize of up to $25. This is a great opportunity to get members of the business community inside your doors and to promote anything special that is going on with your company. Email me at ltate@nkcbusinesscouncil.com if you are interested! We also have openings for August, October, November, and December.

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May Membership Luncheon

Thursday, May 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Finnigan's Banquet Venue, 503 E. 18th Avenue, NKC, MO 64116

The speaker for April’s luncheon will be Larry Holley, Basketball Coach at William Jewel College.

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2011 Mickey Finn Scholarship Golf Classic

Thursday, June 9, 2011, 12:30pm Shotgun Start

Tiffany Greens Golf Course

Funds raised will provide scholarships for NKC High School Seniors!
Want to play? Sponsor? Contact us at the Business Council because teams and sponsorships are filling up fast!

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Future Business Topics Breakfast Forums

We are planning to implement a series of business topic forums – probably as a breakfast program with time for Q&A, or possibly as a "lunch and learn". The first topic we plan to include is "Healthcare Law: What it means for you" featuring an expert on this topic who has made similar presentations before and is dedicated to keeping current with the direction of healthcare legislation.

What other topics are of interest to you? Please let us know which of the following appeals to you the most or if there are other topics you would like to suggest that would be helpful for you and your business.

• Social networking for businesses
• Worker safety, wellness programs and occupational therapy
• Low cost/high yield guerilla marketing
• Others? Please let us know your ideas.

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ChamberMaster

Don’t forget to post your job opportunities or hot deals on ChamberMaster! Go to www.chambermaster.com, enter your login and password, and on the left hand column there is a place to enter "hot deals" or "jobs." Email or call me if you need your login info or would like me to help you with this! 816-472-7700, ltate@nkcbusinesscouncil.com

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Straight From . . . our Members

From . . . Innovative Networks, Inc.

Innovative Networks, Inc. is one of our newest Business Council Members! The company provides business computing services and information technology outsourcing to small and medium businesses in the Kansas City area. They use a unique proactive support model to deliver all-inclusive maintenance and support services for a flat monthly fee. They are excited to be opening an office in North Kansas City at 1321 Burlington and look forward to working with its diverse and innovative business community.

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From . . . Thomas James Hershewe, CPA

Would you like to receive a semi-annual "Tax Tips" newsletter (for individuals or small businesses) from Thomas James Hershewe, CPA? If so, email Tom at THershewe@linkcity.org and he will send you a pdf version!

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From . . . North Kansas City Community Emergency Response Team (NKC CERT)

The Community Emergency Response Team (NKC CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Below is a link to a recent E-Newsletter from NKC CERT that contains updates on their training sessions, drills, and meetings.

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=bwa7grbab&v=001gKIdF6_QMym0qgZ-KANGeFMVsKjNczuBkDyMOQrZwE8oDsOaXNmrEK6nfTTOPqFvsnR_NtKwOkE2-BMW-490RUZ_jyDgne4yaMxNrCuHDLo%3DFor more information or complete schedule of training contact the NKC CERT at 816.412.7937, or visit www.nkc.org | Police Department.