Join us for our monthly networking luncheons!
Each month, our members are invited to a FREE networking luncheon on the third Wednesday of each month (except April). The luncheons are from 12 to 1:00 p.m. and are held at the Montgomery Event Venue, except in December when we meet at the Elms Hotel and Spa for our holiday luncheon. The luncheons are sponsored by various businesses and organizations in our community. Dollar donations are accepted at the door to benefit a local non-profit. An average of 100-125 people attend, so it’s a great opportunity to meet other business people in our community!
Join us for our monthly networking luncheons!
Each month, our members are invited to a FREE networking luncheon on the third Wednesday of each month (except April). The luncheons are from 12 to 1:00 p.m. and are held at the Montgomery Event Venue, except in December when we meet at the Elms Hotel and Spa for our holiday luncheon. The luncheons are sponsored by various businesses and organizations in our community. Dollar donations are accepted at the door to benefit a local non-profit. An average of 100-125 people attend, so it’s a great opportunity to meet other business people in our community!
The March Chamber Luncheon was hosted by the Excelsior Springs School District. Dr. Mark Bullimore, Director of Communications presented a slide presentation on Proposition Lewis, the No Tax Increase Levy Transfer ballot issue that residents will vote for on April 4.
Proposition Lewis provides the opportunity for the Excelsior Springs School District to continue their improvement plans by building a brand new facility for Lewis Elementary students, staff and community. If Proposition Lewis is passed, project completion is expected by Winter 2024 with a brand new facility, playground and layout.
Proposition Lewis is the next phase of our carefully planned Long Range Facilities Plan. Proposition Lewis is a NO TAX RATE INCREASE Levy Transfer that will allow the district to transfer 70-cents from its debt services fund into our operating fund. This transfer will provide the operating funds needed to build a new Lewis Elementary, at no additional cost to the tax payers.
Mark pointed out that the school would provide a FEMA-safe structure for downtown, as Cornerstone Elementary is for the west side neighborhood. Questions that have been asked have related to saving some of the history of Lewis. The gymnasium flooring will be used to accent counters throughout the new school, the original tiles of graduating 5th graders will be recreated, as they are likely not to survive being taken from the walls, and the familiar tiger will also be recreated and used in some essence when the new school is built. The students will be placed at the Early Childhood Center (formerly Westview Elementary) during construction.
Mark also presented a slide with Completed As Promised projects that included the moving of the Early Childhood Center with classroom renovations and new playground; upgrades to the High School Commons and Media Center; improvements at the ESMS; and new Cornerstone Elementary.
Alterations & Custom Sewing was the featured Business Insider. Owner Elaina Lamley and her staff were present at the luncheon, where a video presentation was made of the business. Alterations has been part of Excelsior Springs since 1981. A fixture of our community for 42 years, the business offers much more than just altering clothes. Watch this month’s Business Insider as owner Elaina Lamley shares everything Alterations does and her plans for the future. To watch the video, click here, click here.
Chamber President Brian Rice announced new board members during the February meeting as Jeremy Stone, Edward Jones Investments, and Melissa Simmons, Remax Real Estate Simmons Team, along with returning board members Mark Spohn, Payne Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast, and Melinda Mehaffy, City of Excelsior Springs Economic Development Director. At the March meeting, Brian announced that Abigail Douglas, Mid-Continent Public Library, will be the in-coming Chairperson.
“Working with Abi over these past few years, it’s obvious that she loves this community and everyone in it,” said Brian. “Her energy and her experience with local business makes Abi the perfect leader for our board in the year ahead and I can’t wait to see what she brings to the table.”
Announcements included an invitation to attend Slightly Off Broadway Theatre’s next production “Church Basement Ladies”, a musical comedy; St. Joseph’s Table spaghetti fundraiser at St. Ann’s Church; Shamrock Hills Grand Opening on April 1 and 2 with entertainment; a Prom Palooza will be held March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. for students needing free prom dresses and accessories; April 25 will be the next Family Care Services meeting hosted by the Excelsior Springs Hospital; and the Excelsior Citizen is promoting the citywide Garage Sale on April 28 and 29. Brian encouraged merchants to participate with sales during the citywide event.
Reserve your 2023 Luncheon seat at the table!
January – Excelsior Springs Job Corps, click to reserve now
February – Good Samaritan Center, click to reserve now
March – Excelsior Springs School District, click to reserve now
April – Aspire Senior Living, click to reserve now
May – Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery, click to reserve now
June – Ameren Missouri, click to reserve now
July – Platte Clay Electric Cooperative, click to reserve now
August – Available for Sponsorship
September – Excelsior Springs Hospital, click to reserve now
October – Available for Sponsorship
November – City of Excelsior Springs, click to reserve now
December – click to reserve now