Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • July 2012 • Volume 30, No. 7

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

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Recent citizen surveys indicate the top two concerns of Springfield citizens are maintenance of City streets and traffic congestion. Springfield voters will have a chance to address both issues by voting “yes” August 7 in support of the renewal of the City’s 1/8-cent transportation sales tax. At its June 18 meeting, the Chamber Board of Directors endorsed continuation of this important program. The 1/8-cent sales tax originated in 1996 and has been re-approved by Springfield voters three times, with a four-year sunset clause on each renewal. The projects to be completed in the next four years will improve safety and traffic flow at several major interchanges and bridge

locations throughout Springfield. If approved, the 1/8-cent sales tax will generate $4.5 million annually, to be allocated for the following:

New Improvement Projects • Chestnut Expressway bridge over the BNSF railway west of U.S. 65 • New bridges with a Diverging Diamond Interchange at Battlefield Road & U.S.65 • Intersection improvements at Mt. Vernon Street & Orchard Crest Avenue

Continuation Projects • Republic Road widening to five lanes from Scenic Avenue to Golden Avenue • Weaver Road widening to three lanes from Campbell Avenue to National Avenue • Two bridges on Republic Road over James River Freeway

City-wide Programs • Intelligent transportation system and signal system improvements • Turning lane improvements • Bridge replacements at various locations • Major street resurfacing and rehabilitation • Alternative transportation (pedestrian, bicycle and transit) A key aspect of this program is how it uses City funds to match State and County funds as a means to accelerate construction on these high-priority transportation projects, which were chosen through a process that included significant public input. The City of Springfield has produced positive results and shown great accountability since the initial passage of the 1/8-cent trans-portation sales tax in 1996. This renewal will allow the infrastructure improvements to continue for another four years, with a specific plan of funding commitments identified. Businesses will benefit because better roads make the transport of goods and people safer and more efficient. Improving the local transportation system also benefits our quality of life, resulting in emissions reductions, reduced fuel costs, improved vehicle maintenance, and quicker access to vital services such as healthcare. Let’s keep a good thing going . . . please vote “yes” August 7 to continue this successful program!

Chamber supports renewal of Springf ield’s transportation sales tax

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

7/9 Missouri Council on Economic Education: Economic Outlook Luncheon 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center 333 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.

7/11 Business2Business Connection Luncheon Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy. Sponsored by Old Missouri Bank

7/12 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30- 8:30 a.m. Public Safety Center 330 W. Scott Street Sponsored by Husch Blackwell LLP

7/12 Business After Hours 5- 7 p.m. Three 20’s, LLC 3005 S. Kansas Expressway Sponsored by Three 20’s, LLC

7/27 Annual Membership Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. White River Conference Center 600 W. Sunshine

2012 Officers

Chairman of the BoardJohn Wilson, UMB Bank

Chairman-electBrian Fogle, Community Foundation of the Ozarks

TreasurerJake McWay, CoxHealth

Assistant TreasurerJohn Black, City Utilities

Vice Chairman, Community Development/Special EventsDr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal/SBJ Publishing, Inc.

Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentDr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College

Vice Chairman, MembershipDawn Hiles, Drury University

Vice Chairman, Public AffairsJeff Schrag, The Daily Events

2012 Directors

Tim Bellanti, Associated Wholesale GrocersShaun Burke, Springfield Business Development Corporation (Guaranty Bank)*Greg Burris, City of Springfield*Meghan Chambers, Staxx/Jelly BeansTim Connell, Connell Insurance, Inc.Thomas Douglas, JMARK Business Solutions, Inc.Brad Erwin, The Network (Paragon Architecture, Inc.)*Don Flatau, John Deere Reman – SpringfieldJeffrey Gower, Wil Fischer Distributing Co.John Hancock, Prime, Inc.Jerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, P.C.Tom Hilmes, CNH RemanDr. Stephen Kleinsmith, Nixa Public Schools*Matt Morrow, Home Builders Association of Greater SpringfieldJohn Oke-Thomas, Oke-Thomas + Associates, Inc.Sylvia Propps, 3M Co.Linda Ramey-Greiwe, Springfield News-LeaderDave Roling, Emery Sapp & SonsDebbie Shantz-Hart, Housing Plus, LLCClif Smart, Missouri State University*Jon Swope, Mercy Hospital-SpringfieldKelly Weaver, JP Morgan ChaseJim Anderson, Chamber of Commerce*

*Ex-officio board member~

Springfield Spirit is published monthlyfor members of the

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

Michelle West Vice President, CommunicationsKristen Kelley Art DirectorEmily Denniston Public Affairs Project ManagerAvery Klein Communications Intern

~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

At its June 18 meeting, the Chamber board of directors accepted the presentation of the 2011 audit by Ken Schultz of Schultz, Wood & Rapp, P.C. and voted to become a sponsor of the Ozark Empire Fair. In other action, the board heard a report from Gary Powell (Husch Blackwell, LLP), chairman of the Local Issues Public Policy Task Force, with an endorsement recommendation on the 1/8-cent transpor-tation sales tax renewal (see separate story on page 1). The Chamber board approved the recommendation to endorse the issue and also voted to provide campaign man-agement support for the election issue. Laura Ward (Webster University) and Matt Russell (The Law Offices of Matthew Russell), the current and incoming presi-dents of Leadership Springfield, provided the Chamber board with an update on recent activities and the 2012 - 2013 goals of Leadership Springfield. Departmental Vice Chairman Dr. Jennifer Jackson (Springfield Business Journal) gave the board a status report on the 2012 action plan of the Chamber’s Community Development/Special Events Department – including a special invitation for members to attend the Annual Membership Luncheon July 27.

Chamber board accepts audit, endorses local issue

Economic Development Activity Tracker www.business4springfield.com

The Chamber and its economic development subsidiary, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, serve as the lead business expansion and attraction organizations for Springfield and the surrounding 10-county region. The Activity Tracker measures the year-to-date level of economic development project activity and indicates which projects have been announced. Visit www.springfieldregion.com for more information about project announcements and Springfield area economic news.

YTD 2012Announced Projects 6 New Jobs 173 New Payroll $4.9M New Capital Investment $14.1M

Current Active Projects 18

Total New Projects 14 Existing Businesses 8 New Businesses 6

Announced Projects: SRC Power Systems, United Poly Systems, SRC Automotive, Arrowhead Building Supply, National Enzyme, Watts Radiant

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Mark your calendar to join your fellow Chamber members at the 2012 Annual Membership Luncheon! The event will be held Friday, July 27 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the White River Conference Center, 600 W. Sunshine Street. Tickets are $20 or a table for eight can be purchased for $160. The luncheon program will feature a mid-year update on our strategic priorities from the Chairman of the Board. Additionally, all Chamber members who volunteer on our many committees, task forces, and advisory groups will be recognized. To make your reservation for a ticket or table of eight, please visit our events calendar at www.springfieldchamber.com.

Annual Membership Luncheon 2012

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Springf ield’s fabric wonderland In the world of upholstery, quilting, and all around decorating, F.M. Store of Springfield has been providing its customers with the largest selection of fabric and trim for over 60 years. Todd Arbeitman, who owns the fabric store just off Sunshine, claims that “once you come in the door you’re blown away.” Arbeitman says what sets F.M. apart from all of its competitors is the excellent service as well as the low prices. “Our customers come to us from everywhere because of our low prices and good service. We are considered that diamond in the rough or Springfield’s best kept secret.” In the past years F.M.’s “best kept secret” status has grown so much to the point that Arbeitman has recently purchased land just off Fremont Street only half a mile away from the original store in order to make room for the growing demand. “We have more square footage and a much bigger park-ing lot to accommodate our customers. We plan on being open around the beginning or middle of September.” Be sure to check out F.M. for all your decorating needs. The store is located at 1368 E. Sunshine, approximately a ¼-mile east of the National and Sunshine intersection.

By Avery Klein, Communications Intern

Spotlight

• Owner: Todd Arbeitman

• Address: 1368 E. Sunshine Springfield, MO 65804

• Phone: (417) 882-9244

• Email: arby0170@hotmail.com

• Products/Services: Fabric Store

F. M. Store

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Your Chamber

The Chamber and Springfield Business Journal will recognize professional excellence in health care at the 2012 Salute to Health Care event on October 25. For the past 28 years, the Chamber’s Salute to Health Care has honored health care professionals who have gone beyond the traditional scope of their jobs to improve the health of Springfield area residents. Nominations are now being accepted for physicians who qualify. In addition to the Chamber honor-ing physicians with its traditional Salute to Health Care award, SBJ this year will present awards to outstanding health care workers in these categories: • Dentists • Hospice workers • Physical therapists • School nurses The nomination form is avail-able on the SBJ website at www.sbj.net/healthcare. The deadline to submit a nomination is August 1.

Chamber and SBJ seeking nominations for health care awards

10 Registration deadline for booth discount (special rates)

August

3 Exhibitor move-in, Noon-7 p.m., Springfield Exposition Center

4 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Business Expo, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 60 Minutes to Success, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tear down and move out, 6 - 8 p.m.

October

6 Advanced registration ends at 5 p.m. for last year’s exhibitors.

9 Open registration for all Chamber members begins at 8 a.m.

July

7 Deadline to be in program. Last day for refunds. Full payment due on all booths. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Exhibitor packets mailed

September

Mid-Sept.

Registration open!For sponsorship opportunities click here

Saluteto Health Care · 2012

Your Chamber

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On June 7, The Network celebrated its fifth anniversary with a special celebra-tion at Wellington Place in downtown Springfield. With more than 100 young professionals and community leaders in attendance, The Network reflected on its mission of engaging, attracting and retaining young professionals, recognized previous chairmen, and honored out-standing members with the first Young Professional of the Year Award. Brad Erwin, chairman of The Network and owner of Paragon Architecture, served as emcee of the celebration, discussing the organization’s role in fostering leaders and recounting a personal story of how The Network impacted his professional success. Jim Anderson, Chamber president, reflected on the initial skepticism the Chamber encountered when considering a young professionals group, but how vital The Network has become in serving as the voice of young professionals in Springfield’s business community. The Young Professional of the Year

Award was established to recognize the outstanding professional leadership and community, civic and philanthropic involvement of Network members. At the anniversary celebration, The Network announced Teresa Coyan, CoxHealth Network, as the 2012 Young Professional of the Year. Coyan is a member of Junior League, a recent graduate of Leadership Springfield, and a volunteer with Ozarks Food Harvest, Team World Vision, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Cancer

Society. In 2010, Coyan founded Cox-Health Young Professionals (CYP) to help employees connect with their peers, the organization’s administration and the community at large. Parker McKenna, director of human resources for Springfield Public Schools, and David Ross, director of operations for Morelock-Ross Builders, were also finalists for the award and were recognized during the anniversary celebration.

The Network celebrates five years and announces Young Professional of the Year

Above: Finalist Parker McKenna, Springfield Public Schools; 2012 Young Professional of the Year, Teresa Coyan, CoxHealth Network; and Finalist, David Ross, Morelock-Ross Builders.

Presented by Springfield Business Development

Corporation

September 18 8-11 a.m.

University Plaza Convention Center

Save the Date

Keynote Speaker Dr. Sean Snaith, Director

Institute for Economic CompetitivenessUniversity of Central Florida

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Public Affairs

On June 20, the Chamber led a delegation of 29 people on a day trip to the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Support Center of Excellence at Fort Leonard Wood. Participants heard a briefing from Fort Wood’s Commanding General Mark W. Yenter, toured the military base, and learned about the training programs conducted there. Economic development and business opportunities were discussed with procurement officials and leaders of the Leonard Wood Institute. The visit also provided an opportunity to expand the relationship between Springfield and Fort Leonard Wood. The Chamber signed an Army Community Covenant with Fort Leonard Wood in 2009 that pledged Springfield’s support for U.S. Army soldiers and their families. For more information on the Fort Leonard Wood visit, please contact Emily Denniston at 862-5567.

Dr. Jon Hagler, Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture will speak at a joint meeting of the Gov-ernmental Relations Committee and SBDC investors regarding the impact of agriculture on the state. Agriculture is Missouri’s number one industry and Dr. Hagler will address agriculture’s impact on regional economic devel-opment. Please register by contacting Emily Denniston at 862-5567.

Wednesday, August 13:30 p.m.

Springf ield Area Chamber of Commerce

Guest Speaker:Dr. John Hagler, Director

Missouri Departmentof Agriculture

Save the date

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Leadership Springf ield www.leadershipspringfield.org

Congratulations to John Horton, the 2012 Ken-worthy Award recipient. John was honored at Leadership Springfield’s Annual Meeting and Graduation on June 12. John is the owner of Layer 3 Technology and a graduate of Leadership Springfield Class 17. He has been actively involved in Leader-ship Springfield and recently served two terms on the Board of Directors, working on sponsorships, honoring others through the Kenworthy Award selection process and the Adult Class committee. John continues to lend his strong, insightful leadership to the community, serving as past President of Springfield Southeast Rotary Club.

Congratulations!

2012-2013 Leadership Springf ield Academy Class 23

Introducing Leadership Springf ield Class 28Jennifer Agnew, KPM, CPA’s; Noah Alldredge, Big Time Results; David Atkisson, J.E. Dunn Construction; Brandi Bartel, The Victim Center; Mike Brothers, Springfield-Greene County Health Department; Nina Cogdill, Empire Bank; Ken Coopwood, Missouri State Univer-sity; Rachel Dwiggins, BKD, LLP; Chantel Gebhard, American Dehydrated Foods; Alison George, Neale & Newman, LLP; Jennifer Growcock, Polsinelli Shughart, PC; Ben Hacken-werth, Springfield Public Schools; Leah Jenkins, Springfield Regional Arts Council; Caitlin Kissee, Springfield Ballet; Darren Lehnert, Mercy Clinic; Brian McDonough, KY3 Inc.; Katie Moore, Junior League of Springfield; Todd Myers, Greene County; Casey Pyle, Bancorp-South; Terri Reno, Complete Music Video Photo; Todd Revell, Springfield Police Depart-ment; Scott Rose, Murney Associates; Rodney Shepard, Arvest Bank; Michael Shirley, Drury University; Winter Skelton, Community Foundation of the Ozarks; Lori Strawhun, Springfield-Greene County Library District; Randy Villines, Springfield Fire Department; Greg Weaver, Social Security Administration; Brian Weiler, Springfield-Branson National Airport; Jeremy Wicks, Mother’s Brewing Company; Greg Williams, Connell Insurance, Inc.; and Kellie Wilson, CIS Data Services, LLC.

Catholic High School: Anna Faulkner, Michael Ghirardelli, Molly Pruett, Mary Wichmer, Aleena Yaktine

Glendale High School: Jennifer Pitt-man, Courtney Reese, Chris Steinberg

Hillcrest High School: Rachel Anger, Courtney Box, Nathan Witmer

Kickapoo High School: Justin Shanklin, Elise Sherman

Parkview High School: Martha Allen, Keturah Blair, Chandler Eaton, Nicho-las Fetty, Markley Hammond, Hagen James, Darris Perry

Central High School: Tori Burris, Devin Cavero, Steven Jones, John Peurifoy, Emma Quin Smith

Greenwood: Katie Boone, Riley de-Leon, Anna Martinez, Anna Turner

Homeschooled: Curt Baker

New Covenant Academy: Hunter Poole

Summit Preparatory School: Sarah Gutzke

Andrew Wells of Dake Wells Architecture was recently inducted into the AIA College of Fellows. Andrew is a Leadership Springfield graduate of Class 14 and past Board President.

Brenda Cirtin, Springfield City Clerk was recently selected to be President of the Interna-tional Institute of Municipal Clerks. Brenda is a Leadership Springfield graduate of Class 19 and has been an advisor to the Adult and Academy programs.

Leadership Springf ield Class 27

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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.

A & D Mechanical Services

Abacus CPAs, LLC

All Comm Technologies

American Cancer Society

American Glass

American Institute of Architects-Springfield

Anderson Design

Andy’s Frozen Custard

APAC-Missouri, Inc. Springfield Branch

B & E Printing

Ball Paving

Benefits Unlimited

Berry Tractor & Equipment Co.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, Inc.

BigTime Results, LLC

Bill Beall Co., Inc.

BKD Corporate Finance, LLC

BKD, LLP

Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater

Bott Radio Network 90.1 FM

C J W Transportation Consultants

Calibrate Marketing

Candy House Gourmet Chocolates

Carlisle Transportation Products

Carson-Mitchell, Inc.

Carter Glass of Springfield

Catholic Campus Ministry

Chinese Chef

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Comfort Suites Medical District

Connell Insurance, Inc.

Dale Carnegie Training of the Mid-South

Derailed Flooring Outlet

DiGiacinto An Italian Restaurant

Dining by Design

Edward Jones-Gregory DeLong

Fastsigns

Fruityland

Greenlight Online Marketing

Hall, Ansley, Rodgers & Sweeney

HomesByOwnerOzarks dot com, LLC

Howell Commercial Refrigeration

HTD Batteries, Inc.

Interior Planning Consultants, Inc.

KeeWes Equipment Company

Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield

KO Manufacturing, Inc.

KONE, Inc. Elevators & Escalators

KPM Technology, LLC

KSFX Ozarks Fox

La Quinta Inns & Suites Airport Plaza

Lamplighter Inn-North

Lathrop & Gage, LLP

Leadership Springfield, Inc.

Marcal Lifting Products

Mark E. Adkins Insurance Agency, Inc.

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Metabolic Research Center of Springfield

Midwest Environmental Consultants

Midwest Metro Foreclosures

Moore Printing Co., Inc.

Mutual of Omaha

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Nomad World Products, LLC

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network- David Yaktine

Obelisk Home Taylor - Martin Family of Companies

Ozark Industrial Lighting, Inc.

Panera Bread

PearsoNet

Pregnancy Care Center

Primerica-Chip Kidd

Ramada Oasis Hotel & Convention Center

Rebcol Corporation

Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.

RefineM, LLC

RMI Missouri Southwest

SAAFhouse Spay-Neuter Clinic

Sapp Design Associates, Architects, PC

Schaffitzel’s Florist

Schendel Pest Services

Second Baptist Church

Sho-Me Technologies, LLC

SimplexGrinnell

Slumberland Furniture

Springfield Area Human Resources Association

Springfield Brewing Company

Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

Springfield Dental Society

Springfield Janitor Supply, Inc.

Springfield Parking Company

Springfield Symphony Association

Springfield Yellow Cab Co., Inc.

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Coffee Ethic

The Courtney Law Firm, PC

The Daily Events

The Foundation-CCO

The Greens of Springfield

The Sweet Spot Cakery

Tucker & Co., PC

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems

U.S. Small Business Admn. Springfield Branch

Vatterott College

Vino Cellars

Vision Clinic-Springfield

Wal-Mart SuperCenter

Wannenmacher Advertising Co.

Western Extra Lite Company

Yates, Mauck, Bohrer, Elliff & Fels, PC

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New MembersWelcome to our newest membersAmazin Asian, LLC2941 E. BattlefieldSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 882-4009Restaurants-Asian

Angie’s Massage & Wellness2727 W. KearneySpringfield, MO 65803(417) 833-0424Massage Therapy

Casablanca Bistro431 S. Jefferson, #100Springfield, MO 65806(417) 862-0333Restaurants-Casual Dining

engage5w3122 E. CardinalSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 501-6767Advertising and/or Public Relations

Extreme Fitness1440-D E. LarkSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 766-4311Personal Trainer

Foundation Credit UnionPO Box 28Springfield, MO 65801(417) 895-2770Credit Unions

Hometown Business Alliance(417) 559-8084Business Development Services

HPC of Springfield2432 E. MadridSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 889-1600Hospice

IZIGG(417) 300-3865Advertising Specialties & Promotional Products

JBC Tire & Service Center1019 E. RepublicSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 883-2366Tires

Ozark Outdoors5657 S. CampbellSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 886-2826Lawn & Garden Equipment Sales & Service

Socket Telecom, LLC2703 Clark LaneColumbia, MO 65202(417) 569-1900Telecommunications

Springfield Wealth Advisors, Inc.1736 E. Sunshine, #819Springfield, MO 65804(417) 886-8500Investment Services

Total Highspeed Internet ServicePO Box 1048Nixa, MO 65714(417) 851-1107Internet Provider Service

Tranquil Waters Counseling & Wellness2146 W. Chesterfield, E-202Springfield, MO 65807(417) 881-8890Counseling Services

Ribbon CuttingsSpringfield Wagon Dedication – June 14Jordan Valley Park

Tier 3 Restaurant – June 211281 E. Republic Road

USA Mortgage – June 271525 E. Republic, B-135

Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store – July 252140 S. Campbell

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

Wickman’s Garden Village1345 S. Fort(417) 862-3707