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FOCUSFocus is the Chamber’s news link with its membership, reporting on
Chamber action involved in building a better community.Phone: 417.326.4118Email: info@bolivarchamber.com
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Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
FOCUSFOCUSVolume No. 34 Issue No. 1 January 2020
Help Wanted: Job Fair MarcH 5
Renewal notices have been mailed to current Chamber members. Why renew? Here are just a few reasons to invest in your business by investing in the Chamber.
A chamber membership:
• Adds CREDIBILITY to your business• Increases your VISIBILITY in the community• Provides NETWORKING opportunities (serve on
committee/leadership development)• Serves as a VOICE in the local business community• Makes business CONTACTS• Is a source of INFORMATION on members and events• Acquires customer REFERRALS • EXPANDS your prospect base -- Chamber events/
programs/member exclusive advertising
Return renewal forms ASAP to receive full benefits!
tiMe to reneW
Employees and employers have the chance to connect from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at the third annual Job Fair at the Roy Blunt Bolivar YMCA. Chamber members can receive a free booth, but should register early for availability. Booth space will be offered to non-chamber members for a $250 fee. Last year’s Job Fair resulted in several connections and hires according to attending businesses.
“The fair is the perfect opportunity to connect with potential employees, conduct interviews and promote your business,” says Dr. Tony Berry, chairperson. “Space is limited, so we encourage reserving your booth now.”
Sponsors partnering with chamber are the YMCA and the Bolivar Herald-Free Press.
Get a SWinG on SprinG
Member Golf Tournament Set for April 17Planning is in full swing for the annual chamber networking golf tournament, Friday, April 17 at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club. Registration for teams, as well as sponsors, is now open.
“The golf tournament is a chamber tradition to start off the year’s events,” committee member Kim Segui said. “Considering the great growth and support, we’re excited to offer two tee times this year.”
Entry fee is $350 per team which includes golf, cart, lunch, snacks, team mulligans (two per player), entry into longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and hole-in-one contests. Morning and afternoon tee times are available, with lunch provided to teams at noon. The top three winners of each flight will earn cash prizes and gift certificates. Prizes will also be given for closest to the pin and longest drive. For more information, call the chamber at 417-326-4118.
MeMberSHip MeetinG January 9, 2020
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Board members attending: Bobbie McKnight, Sean Patel, Tamera Heitz-Peek, Malcolm Green, Aaron Sloan, Kim Segui and Jacob Wilson Guests attending: Lisa Hagness, Dennis Wiggins, Barbara Howe, Wendy Dressler, Sydney Allen, Deanna Moore, Denae Allen, Melissa Rohrbach, Anita Jackson, Lori Turner, Angel Haun, Julie Gilstrap, Anna Presley, Matt Henenberg, Cary Charles, Barbi Bay, Mike Hayward, Chris Warwick, Justin Ballard, Dustin Holden, Laura Jenkins, Quincy Young, Logan Chaney, Kerrick Tweedy, Sammy Jacobson, Jerry Tice, Austin Tice, Bob Moreland, Vicky Benner, Jim Benner, Randy Boulware, Greg Ankrom, Charles Valentine, Tom Rhodes, Jared Taylor, Courtney Pinklim, Ben Salmon, Linda Simmons, Linda Bunch, Lexi Berry, Lorrie Simpson and Britta Winfrey
Agenda: Welcome and Introductions – Bobbie McKnight, Chamber of Commerce President, call to order at 12:11 p.m.
New Members • Ballard Septic Tank Cleaning LLC,
Justin Ballard• Basil & Bourbon, Kayla Rippee
Membership • Just in January we already have 24%
paid• Renew now• Invite others to join and bring them
to networking lunch• Let the chamber office know of
businesses that need to be involved
Save the Dates• Spring Job Fair
o Free booths for chamber members
o March• Chamber Golf Tournament
o Morning and afternoon tee times
o Friday, April 17o Silo Ridge Golf & Country
Club
Get Involved• Event, project and planning
committees are not limited to just chamber board members
• Please see the list circulating for committees
Program: Planning and Zoning Administrator Sydney Allen
• Census 2020 Matters to Polk County• P&Z Administrator for City of Bolivar • #BolivarCounts
#SouthwestMOCounts• Census data important
o Used to allocate over $675 billion each year for 132 federal programs
o Over $16 billion distributed in MO alone through 55 federal programs
o Census happens once every ten years but data used for the full ten years
o Potential annual reduction of $4,700 for each household/family missed in the count
o Helps prepare for emergencies and mitigation
o Grant programs – accurate count to convey need
o Redistricting of state legislative districts, could gain or lose districts
o School district, voting boundaries
o Local trends for communities • Polk County has four census tracts
o 2010 census had 72% participation, dropped 4% from 2000 response, goal is 95% response
• Goal to reach every person, this is first time can respond online
• Count everyone once, only once, in the right place
• Some info via ads, other by mail• Census day is April 1, 2020 (how your
household looks that day)• Dec. 1 will report to White House • Questions on census:
o How many people at your address
o Own or rent o Phone numbero Nameo Male or female
Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce
2020 Board Members
PresidentBobbie McKnight
Mary Kay
Vice PresidentJennifer Fields
Cole & Fields, LLC
SecretaryKim Segui
OakStar Bank
TreasurerAaron Sloan
Strategic Financial Concepts
Josh BakerQuality Fire Extinguisher
Tiffany PhillipsCounty of Polk
Darin PetersonCentury 21 Peterson
Real Estate
Dr. Tony BerryBolivar R-1 Schools
Meilani ConleySouthwest Baptist
University
Sean PatelComfort Inn
Paul FolbreEdward Jones Investments
Malcolm GreenFarmers State Bank
Tamera Heitz-PeekCitizens Memorial Hospital
DaKotah LearBolivar Auto Sales/
Elite Gun, Pawn and Jewelry
Jacob WilsonShelter Insurance,
Craig Lehman
The January 2020 Networking@Noon chamber lunch featured the City of Bolivar’s Planning and Zoning Administrator Sydney Allen. Allen provided essential information regarding the 2020 Census and how its information will be used in Bolivar for the next 10 years. Read more about Allen’s presentation in the meetings minutes.
MinuteS continued FroM previouS paGe... Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
o Age and date of birtho Origin and race o Whether a person lives or stays somewhere
else o Relationships to those at address
• Will not ask for social security number, banking info, fee/money, etc.
• Social media education, but cannot respond to census via social media
• People worried about what happens to their infoo All info is confidential, census info is held 72
years before released o Takers and employees take oath not to release
info, have penalties otherwise• Push to hire census employees
o Polk County pay rate is $21 hourly plus mileageo Flexible schedule
• Spread the word that this means a lot for Bolivar, Missouri, country
• Bolivar Complete Count Committee o Group of people willing to help, help would be
greatly appreciated o Look at hard to reach areas, low income
households, students, kids • Question – seniors in facilities
o Facilities have specific way to respond, also harder to reach areas
o “Groupcorders” at facilities • Question – partial responses counted?
o Allen not sure how much info needs to be present to be counted
o Courtney Pinklim – Southwest Missouri census coordinator Can get the answer and give it to Allen
so she can follow up • City of Bolivar will start process to start new
comprehensive plan, will push for public engagement, city uses this document to shape and watch community grow, will look for public engagement from residents and business owners
• Announcements: o Tom Rhodes, Zion Lutheran Church – Sanctity
of Life Service at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 on behalf of Alpha House
o Angel Haun, Autism Awareness Polk County – also a substance abuse counselor with Rohrbach Services for Families, first event on Jan. 24 for all individuals, promote inclusion
o Melissa Rohrbach, Rohrbach Services for Families – goal is to provide mental health services to our area
o Mike Hayward, Liberty Utilities – new building open house ribbon cutting 11 a.m. Jan. 31
o Sammy Jacobson, Bolivar R-I Schools – courtwarming tomorrow
o Greg Ankrom, Bank of Bolivar – thanks to BOBS gift club, BOB will donate over $4,000 to four different charities, thanks to those who partnered
o Jerry Tice, Little Green Dumpster Co. – provide roll off dumpsters
o Laura Jenkins, Polk County Library – winter reading program with 80’s theme, would like to feature business memorabilia in locked case at library, adults can do reading program and get a fanny pack, kids can do program and win a grand prize, also have Pinterest Night, Trivia Night, every Monday free movie night
o Jim Benner, Historic Bolivar Speedway – test and tune starts in April, May 20-24 big race baby grands 1/3 size cup car (like NASCAR), expect 300-400 cars for four day event, always looking for sponsors
• Bobbie McKnight – encouraged networking before leaving, adjourn at 12:42 p.m.
Encouraged Member Networking/Dismissal
Networking@Noon
2020
JANUARY 9FEBRUARY 13MARCH 12APRIL 9MAY 14JUNE 11 DECEMBER 10
JULY 9AUGUST 13SEPTEMBER 10OCTOBER 8NOVEMBER 12
WHat’S For luncH?New in 2020, the chamber is working more closely with CMH Catering to give members a preview of the upcoming meeting menu. Guests at the Feb. 13 Networking@Noon luncheon can enjoy chicken cordon bleu, sliced ham, au gratin potatoes, Catalina blend vegetables, rolls, winter fruit salad and cheesecake brownies for $8 per person.
FROM YOUR CHAMBER
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2019
The Bolivar area ChamBer of CommerCe WelComes our NeWesT memBers:
Ballard Septic Tank Cleaning LLC4411 S. 172nd Road, Bolivar
417-327-2687 • speditor31@yahoo.com
Basil & Bourbon113 S. Main Ave., Bolivar • 417-326-8047
basil.bourbon@gmail.com
SucceSSFul liGHt tHe park WrapS up
cHaMber partnerS previeW 2020
Huge shout-out to all the sponsors, businesses, volunteers and displayers who helped with the 16th Annual Light the Park display of Christmas lights in Dunnegan Memorial Park. Nearly 30 non-profit organizations benefitted from donations accepted at the park entrance. Groups including the Bolivar High School Junior ROTC and Polk County KLIFE donated their time to help set up and decorate the event for others to enjoy.
“Once again this year we partnered with the City of Bolivar to work behind the scenes of the event,” the chamber’s Britta Winfrey said. “The guys in the parks department have been great to us. They set up the light tunnel and do all the heavy lifting before and after the event. They also set aside time each afternoon to meet volunteer groups at the park and go over the locking up procedure — we couldn’t do this without them.”
Chamber corporate and executive partners met for breakfast in December to review, preview and provide feedback on the chamber.
“Our partners gave helpful comments on how we can better serve our members and our community,” Chamber President Bobbie McKnight said. “These are key partners who invest in the growth of the community through their chamber membership. Many thanks to them and all our members who work together for our area.”
For more information about extended benefits and opportunities through corporate and executive partnership, please contact the chamber office.
MeMber opportunity: Weekly e-blaSt
Included in your chamber membership is the opportunity to utilize the weekly E-Blast emailed to more than 400 fellow members. There is no charge to have information in the weekly E-Blast, but a few guidelines help keep content current.
E-blast GuidelinesDEADLINE:
• Noon Tuesday prior to Wednesday publication
• Email to info@bolivarchamber.com with the word “E-blast” in the subject
PUBLICATION:• Wednesday weekly, with exception to
holidaysSUBMITTED CONTENT:
• All submissions are subject to chamber approval. Space is limited and may require submissions to be rotated to an alternate week. Upon approval, submitted content will be included in a limited number of e-blast publications.
• Content may include announcements of new products, new promotions, new hires, new hours, special events, expansions, additions, fundraisers and limited time sales. Content should be of a news announcement or timely happening. Please note: information on regular products, services or hours is not accepted for inclusion.
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Join tHe cHaMber…paSS it onDo you know of a business that could benefit from a Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce membership? Encourage them to join, invite them to a meeting or forward the newsletter to them.
coMinG in February – netWorkinG@noonWhat’s Love Got to Do with It?What’s love got to do with your workplace? Come to the Feb. 13 Networking@Noon luncheon to learn about loving yourself, your employees, your customers and your community.
“No matter the business size, this topic is relevant to all of our members,” Chamber President Bobbie McKnight said. “Panelists will have specific ways to care for yourself, your employees, your customers and our community.”
Door prizes provided by the Chamber.
Support Your Fellow Chamber Members.Thanks to the Chamber Corporate Partner Businesses.
Commitment, Service & Dedication to Polk County
www.commercebank.com
Hometown proud.Community focused.
“Big” bank technology.5 location convenience.
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180 N. Davis Drive • Bolivar, Mo 65613417.326.3799
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