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In 1965, Chesebrough-Pond’s began its building construction project on North Ten Mile Drive and by the end of 1966 the first cotton swabs (Q-tips) began rolling off the production line. Based on a News Tribune article from that same year, the plant was producing 300 cotton swabs per minute, or about 15 million per day. The article also notes the average hourly wage of $1.45 per hour, and after four months it would then rise to $1.73 an hour.

Within a year, Chesebrough-Pond’s

completed the construction of a 302,000 square foot building which added the Cutex & Lipstick department which quickly increased the total employment to 650. The expansion added lotion compounding and plastics manufacturing operations to begin the production of Vaseline Intensive Care, Rave products, nail polish and remover. Employment reached its highest level during this time period with over 1,200 employees.

In 1986, Chesebrough-Pond’s was purchased by the Anglo-Dutch company

Unilever. In 2002, Unilever transferred all the Q-Tips brand production to Puerto Rico and sold their oral care business to Church & Dwight Company. The shift in products and production quickly allowed Unilever to begin focusing on a new product mix and vast investments in equipment along with greater efficiencies plant wide. Today, Unilever produces various hair care and body wash products (Dove, Suave, Axe, Sunsilk & Clear), along with its longstanding lotion brands (Vaseline Intensive Care & Suave).

Since 1986, Unilever has made and continues to make major investments in automation and efficiencies which supports

the company’s vision “to make sustainable living commonplace”. Unilever’s overall vision is very evident in Jefferson City; this can be seen within its principles, priorities and company culture. Unilever currently employs 460 full-time individuals and since 1966, an enormous number of current and former employees have sustained a supportive livelihood based on the company’s growth and longevity within the community. As Unilever celebrates their fifty year anniversary in Jefferson City, we as a community should celebrate our partnership with Unilever which continues to support every aspect of the local economy.

What exactly does the Chamber do? I have come to love being asked that question. I used to give the standard answer about business networking and working potential deals for economic development. That certainly is what the Chamber does day in and day out. However, over the last four years I have come to appreciate other aspects of the Chamber and what we are accomplishing. I have found myself getting much more specific when asked that all familiar question. I tend to keep the person hostage until I see that look in their eyes that says – “OK I get it, the Chamber is doing some great things” – then I let them go.

I have referenced the work plan in past

articles and the role it plays in guiding the Chamber. It is our governing document and on our website for you to review. Some of the plan contains ongoing issues that we work on continuously and are sometimes hard to articulate specific progress. But others are very specific and action oriented. These are the ones that I have come to use in explaining all the good work the Chamber is doing. So today I thought I would take you on a journey.

At the October 2015 board retreat, the topic of attracting new businesses to our community was discussed as it has been many times in the past. But as we facilitated the discussion, we began to narrow our focus a bit. A meaningful discussion arose on the importance of having a work ready community with the right skills. It became clear that this is something the Chamber could put additional effort into and it was agreed to expand the workforce section of our work plan. One of the biggest action items at

that time was to budget for a professional labor study of our community.

In April of this year, we had our spring retreat where we invited a panel representing employers and educators to share their thoughts and experiences with our workforce. We discussed the need for more technical training, better ways to communicate job opportunities, and areas outside of our community where we could potentially recruit workers. We also discussed the idea of better preparing high school students who plan to go directly into the work force after graduation. Finally, we had completed our preliminary work for the labor study and officially kicked it off. We hired The Docking Institute to perform the study to get us the data necessary to continue our work.

We are now at our 2016 October retreat. Since April, the workforce action team, led by Janet Weckenborg, has been hard at work formalizing a plan. A 17 person team has been put together to address our

community’s workforce. They have broken the issues down into several subcategories and are now working on action items for each of them. Please take the time to read Missy’s article in this edition of Chamber Today and you will learn more about the great work this group has done. Janet and team will be presenting in fuller detail their action plan at this month’s retreat for us to discuss its execution.

I am excited about the momentum with this project. We have several members engaged and contributing allowing for some meaningful work to be done. I am confident that the actions they have put into motion will move the needle with the readiness of our work force and, in turn, greatly improve our economic development initiatives.

If you see me at Business Showcase this week and you have a few minutes, feel free to ask what the Chamber is doing. I have many more stories where this one came from.

Dan Westhues2016 Chairman

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Quick Facts• Plant opened in 1966 as Chesebrough- Pond’s • Unilever acquires Chesebrough-Pond’s in 1986 • Plant is 550,000 square feet • Six building structures on 74 acres • 460 employees • 12 packaging lines • Operating 24/7 days schedule - (4) 12 hour shifts

2016 Small Business of the Year and Exceptional Employee Awards to be presented October 12

Winners of the 2016 Small Business of the Year Award and the 2016 Exceptional Employee Award will be announced at the Small Business & Employee Awards Luncheon on October 12 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Finalists for the Small Business of the Year are All Clear Pumping & Sewer, Fischer Body Shop, and Hollon Family Chiropractic. Exceptional Employee Finalists are: Dana Davis, Custom Screen Printing & Embroidery; Julie Smith, The News Tribune; and Jenny Switzer, Central Investment Advisors.

The finalists were selected from an excellent group of candidates who, after

being nominated for the award, submitted paperwork which was then reviewed by an independent panel of judges. All candidates will be recognized at the luncheon with special recognition given to the finalists.

Congratulations to the award candidates. Jefferson City & Cole County have amazing small businesses and exceptional employees.

Finalist profiles are printed on page 4 of Chamber TODAY. For a complete list of candidates, please visit the Chamber’s website at www.jeffersoncitychamber.org

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During the 1960’s, the Chamber purchased and developed a 60-acre industrial park on North Ten Mile Drive at a cost of $350,239. In 1964 the Chamber supported the passage of a $5.5 million bond issue which brought Chesebrough--Pond’s to this site with more than 600 new jobs. In 1986, Chesebrough-Pond’s was purchased by Unilever.

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The Jefferson City YP joined with Columbia EPIC to host the 2016 MO YP Summit, a dynamic, speaker-driven professional development and networking event attended by more than 120 area young professionals at the Missouri Farm Bureau on September 13.

The event attracted career-minded, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking individuals anxious to network and learn from the top speakers including: Lester Woods, Jr., MoDOT, who spoke on Creativity as the Key to Diversity; Shannon Oleen, professional speaker and former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader, whose topic was Emotional Intelligence in the Workforce, and Sarah Travaglio, LinkedIn, who spoke on The Power of Networking.

Special thanks to committee chairman, Brad Shimmens, Central Bank, and his committee for planning an outstanding YP event! Thanks also to the following sponsors who helped

make the YP Summit a success:Presenting Sponsor – Fecthel Beverage;

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Pitch It & Win Itscheduled for October 15

On October 15th, Startup Jefferson City will host the fifth annual Pitch It & Win It event at the Capital Event Center. Since 2011, the event has offered budding entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their business ideas for a chance at win-ning a portion of $5,000 in prize money. All monetary awards are directed specifically toward business startup costs and granted based on valid receipts.

Last year’s winners received a total of $10,000 in prize money. The event’s main sponsor, Rural Missouri, Inc. (RMI) gra-ciously increased the total purse based on the quality of business ideas and potential economic impact to the local community.

“The pitch event is a great opportunity to gain helpful business counseling along

with a chance at winning startup capital,” said Donna Deetz, StartUp Jefferson City committee member. “It is the committee’s intent to identify and support as many business startups as possible.” Over the past five years, StartUp Jefferson City has focused on connecting with entrepreneurs by offering mentorship opportunities to help guide potential business startups during the formation stage. Communities must be cognizant of the needs of potential business startups, and provide outlets to access business resources and counseling.

Starting a small business can be a rewarding experience, but at the same time it can be immensely challenging and sacrifices must be made to make a dream become reality. If you or someone that you know is considering starting a new busi-ness venture, there are several excellent resources available that provide assistance as no cost.

For more information about the event, contact Shaun Sappenfield at the Chamber.

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“Pitch It & Win It”October 15th, 2016

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Scotland bound Travelers with the Chamber’s 2016

Cultural Trip departed Monday, Sept. 26 for Scotland.

The group toured many renowned places of Scotland: the city of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, the St. Andrews Golf Museum, and the Culloden Battlefield.

They had excursions to the Orkney Islands, the famed Loch Ness, and Loch Lomond, the largest lake in the United Kingdom. The group also spent time at a Scotch whiskey distillery and a working Scottish farm. In all, they experienced 10 days of exploring cities and sites while

enjoying panoramic views and stunning drives as they discovered beautiful Scotland.

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37th Annual Chamber Prayer BreakfastNovember 23, 2016 7am

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Pride and Progress Ribbon Cuttings

A Pride & Progress ribbon cutting was held to celebrate JobFinders Employment Services’ 30th anniversary. Job Finders is located at 1021 Southwest Blvd. Congratulations on 30 years serving Mid-Missouri!!! Pictured holding the Pride & Progress Certificate is owner Anne Williams.

Luebbering Insurance, 2717 Industrial Drive, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Pride & Progress ribbon cutting. Pictured with the Pride & Progress certificate: Dennis and Diane Luebbering. Congratulations on 25 years serving Jefferson City and mid-Missouri.

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Finding and hiring employees with the necessary skill set has become increasingly challenging for Cole County employers in the last several years. The issue has surfaced during meetings

with President’s Roundtable (top officials in

manufacturing) and in existing business company visits.

In April 2016, the Chamber Board of Directors held a Board Retreat and the day was focused on Workforce Development issues. With Chairman Dan Westhues facilitating, a panel of Education and Human Resource professionals discussed challenges in the workforce. The panel consisted of Dr. Don Claycomb, State Technical College; Larry Linthacum, Jefferson City Public Schools; Paula Benne, C & S Business Services; Chrissy Ellinger, Central Bank; Bob Volmert, Alpla (now with Continental Commercial Products).

The topics included:• How has the workforce changed in the last 5 years?• What is your biggest hiring issue overall?• What are the trends in screening workforce? Is there a shift in hiring with a

criminal history? Drug testing?• Is the current workforce limiting productivity and/or opportunities for company growth?• What are the obstacles at JCPS and STC in aligning students with the workplace? • How can the chamber (or community) assist with increasing the pool of candidates, in particular 18 year olds graduating from high school? • What is the biggest workforce challenge facing companies over the next 5 years and how do we address those concerns? • How can we attract talent back to Jefferson City? The 25-year-olds and the 30-40 year olds that are the County Public/Private School graduates. • How do we let people know we have jobs available and create more awareness of the opportunities in JC?

Following the Board discussion at the retreat, it was determined a Labor Study was needed to obtain objective information about the status of the area’s workforce. In May, the Chamber commissioned a Labor Study by the Docking Institute of Fort Hays State University. When the study was completed the end of July, it afforded a broader understanding of the Jefferson City Labor Basin and available Labor Pool.

In addition to the Labor Study, the Board elected to form a Workforce Action Team consisting of workforce

development professionals and a subset of the current Chamber Human Resource Committee to focus on action items which could impact workforce issues.

The Action Team broke into 4 subcommittees which have already started working diligently to address specific workforce issues. In fact, one of the subcommittees has already planned an Industry Career Fair for high school seniors to be held October 18 with 20 local employers participating. The subcommittees and their objectives are as follows:

Subcommittee 1:Cole County Education CouncilDevelop Cole County Education Council representing Cole County high schools to link needs of employers with educational institutions who are preparing the high school graduate for full time employment.

The council would serve as an ongoing dialogue and may include monitoring of graduate and non-graduate placement into workforce or other metrics which support successful transitions.

This subcommittee met and it was determined this subcommittee will defer work on the Education Council until the other subcommittees have completed their initial work. This group will reconvene in 2017.

Subcommittee 2:Electronic Job Posting DatabaseDevelop electronic Job Posting Database accessible through the Chamber website.

This subcommittee will be working on an electronic job posting database for the Jefferson City area. The database will be important in creating more awareness about the job opportunities in our area.

Other chambers of commerce are currently providing this service to their members and we would like to be able to offer the job posting service to chamber members at no cost, if possible. This would enhance their membership benefits.

Subcommittee 3:Recruiting Program for High SchoolersDevelop a Jefferson City area employment recruiting program marketed to regional high school graduates.

Every year in Cole County and the surrounding counties we have students that graduate from high school and go directly into the workplace. What can

we do to inform the students of job opportunities in the Jefferson City area?

The Chamber recognizes with low unemployment rates in Cole County, it is a challenge to find available workforce, and high school graduates entering the workforce after graduation are an important group of potential employees.

This subcommittee will be focusing on two things:• Recruiting to local high schools in our immediate area to commute or live in Cole County to work. This would include social media, job fairs, promotional material, etc. High schools would include Cole, Callaway, Osage and Moniteau, etc.• Recruiting to high schools outside our immediate area that would move to Cole County to work in Cole County. This would include areas such as Phelps, Camden, Pettis, Saline, Audrain, Maries, Morgan, etc. This activity is more about marketing Jefferson City as well as marketing job opportunities.

The first deliverable of this group is to assist in facilitating Industry Career Fair. This will be the first time that we are hosting a Job Fair in conjunction with the annual College Fair. This event is targeted to high school seniors that will be graduating in May, 2017.

Subcommittee 4:Learning to EarningTo develop innovative strategies for high school students who will transition directly into the workforce.

Many high school graduates will go directly into the workforce upon graduation. So what are some tools we can provide to them in order for them to be successful? The To- Do List to go directly to a 2 or 4 year higher education system is pretty clear but what does a high school graduate need to do to start their career and how can we help them make the school to work transition?

Some questions the subcommittee discussed were: What soft skills do students need to be successful? How do we reach the students? Are businesses interested in providing internship opportunities? Would employers be willing to provide tours to educate students on their business?

The subcommittees will meet for the remainder of 2016 and report progress to the full Action Team on a regular basis with a full report to be given to the Board of Directors in January, 2017.

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Cole County receives ACT Work Ready Communities Certification

Chamber staff was recently recognized at the 4th Annual ACT Workforce Symposium in Nashville, TN, where they received ACT Work Ready Certification. The symposium, “Advancing Innovative Communities” convened educators, workforce professionals, economic developers and employers, along with national, state and community leaders.This year’s symposium brought leaders from across the country to advance the national dialogue on workforce innovations and best practices. One of the sessions highlighted Cole County’s strategy to offer the program’s workplace training assessments to offenders living in the Transitional Housing Unit at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City and to help them obtain employment upon being released from the prison system. Since the start of the pilot project at the center in March of 2015, 219 of the 235 offenders completed the assessments and have earned National Career Readiness Certificates that can verify their workplace knowledge in a variety of areas to prospective employers. Made possible by a partnership between the Missouri Department of Corrections, the Cole County Certified Work

Ready Community Committee, and State Technical College, 84 percent of the certificate holders have since obtained employment.The Cole County Certified Work Ready Community Committee consisted of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson City Public Schools, Nichols Career Center, State Technical College of Missouri, City of Jefferson, the Missouri Department of Corrections, and the Missouri Job Center in Jefferson City.

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Shawn and Tracy Chilton started All Clear Pumping & Sewer in 2008 when they left Tracy’s family business to pursue their dream of owning their own business. Applying the same customer service and organizational skills they practiced in funeral service management, the Chiltons have grown their business from a start-up to a successful company whose brand is well known throughout the area and the industry. Recently featured in Onsite Installer, a national publication, All Clear has become a model for other companies in the septic installation industry.

All Clear concentrates on providing compassionate service to vulnerable

customers. They chose their business in order to help those in need as well as being dedicated to helping keep their community’s drinking water and natural resources clean.

In addition to excelling in customer care, the Chilton’s also care for their employees, treating them like family and concentrating on offering good wages and benefits. Their passion for helping people is also evident by the number of charitable organizations they support with financial and volunteer contributions.

All Clear Pumping & Sewer continues to expand their services according to current and potential customers’ needs. The company continues to grow their geographical market as well as investing in equipment, technology, and employee training that will ensure the company’s future growth and success.

All Clear Pumping & Sewer – “We keep our customers flowing.”

“Fixin’ big problems … cars too” is a simple slogan that encompasses the commitment of Fischer Body Shop to its customers, its employees and the community. Founded by Curt Fischer in 1979, the company’s mission is to provide a high quality professional collision repair facility, implement the latest technology for its customers, and provide a dynamic and exciting workplace for its employees. Curt’s sons Devin and Chase have joined the business and are committed to ensuring that the business remains the leader in the professional collision repair industry in the mid-Missouri area.

Fischer Body Shop takes great pride in being the longest operating professional collision repair facility in the Jefferson City area, crediting their longevity to the level of service they provide to their customers. Staff is trained to go above and beyond in their work to ensure customers’ vehicles are

given the attention they deserve. Empathy for customers’ situations along with attention to detail, efficient turnaround, and friendly service is their commitment to their customers.

Having been voted Number 1 in the Reader’s Choice poll from 2006 to 2015 and Number 1 in the City’s Best poll from 2011 to 2015, the Fischers pride themselves in earning their customers’ respect and loyalty. Being voted Number 2 in the City’s Best poll in 2016 has motivated them to strive harder than ever to meet customers’ expectations and earn back the Number 1 spot in 2017.

Fischer Body Shop employs the best technicians in the industry and takes great pride in their high employee retention rate. Investing in the newest technology and training ensures the team has the latest skills, best tools and constant support in their endeavors to provide the best service and product.

The Fischers believe community involvement is crucial to being a good corporate citizen. In addition to supporting many local causes and organizations, they encourage their employees to be active in local events and charitable organizations.

Hollon Family Chiropractic was established in 2013 by Drs. Derrijk and Hilary Hollon. Their mission is to inspire all individuals from newborn to over a century old to live life to the fullest through quality chiropractic care, education, and service to the community.

The Hollons practice the Gonstead Technique of Chiropratic which allows them to be render personalized service and results. The technique is unique in Jefferson City.

While their focus is whole family care, each of the doctors bring their unique background, training and focus to the practice. Dr. Derrijk Hollon, D.C., A.T.C . is the only dual certified chiropractor and athletic trainer in Jefferson City. Having worked with athletes all over the world and working through his own shoulder injury, Dr. Derrijk is truly a sports injury specialist. Dr. Hilary Hollon, D.C. specializes

in pregnancy and pediatrics. She loves working with new and soon to be moms and their newborns/children so they may grow and reach their full potential.

The Hollons strive to provide “Perfect 10” service to every patient on every visit, exceeding patient expectations in order to make their chiropractic experience perfect from the first time a patient visits the office to the time they graduate to wellness care.

In just a little more than three years in practice, the Hollons have seen tremendous growth in their practice, adding staff members and recently completing a major office renovation to accommodate their growth.

Starting a new business is especially challenging when you’re young, recently graduated, and opening a practice in a city where no one knows you. Becoming very involved in the community helped the Hollons overcome these challenges. They love calling Jefferson City home and firmly believe in giving back to a community that has given them so much. They belong to numerous organizations and support many charitable organizations with financial donations as well as hours of service.

Dana Davis serves as Operations Director for Custom Screen Printing & Embroidery, where she wears a lot of hats including working in sales, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll,

scheduling and public relations. She enjoys working directly with customers to ensure they receive the best possible products for their promotional events or business.

Knowing that a small business’ success is dependent on the work ethic and commitment of its employees, Dana treats the employees like family members, working with their schedules to meet both the employee’s needs as well as those of the business.

Having been involved with the growth of Custom Screen for almost 15 years, Dana says that the best aspect of her job is being part of a family which has grown and touched so many in the community. Customers are not just customers – they are friends. She feels the most emotional and rewarding aspect of her job is developing promotional items for causes to benefit individuals with a terminal illness or for children battling an illness. Understanding the sensitive nature of the situation, she feels truly blessed to be able to assist these families.

Jenny Switzer serves as a sales assistant for Central Investment Advisors, where her primary role is to assist the investment representative with something as simple as preparing and processing new and/or existing business paperwork to something as complex and detailed as processing a large trust

account distribution or client death claim. Jenny enjoys the variety in her job which

requires multi-tasking and being ready to change gears many times in a day to meet immediate needs of clients or the investment representatives. She loves people and admits she’s never met a stranger!

“The best thing about my job is when I connect with the customers and they become ‘clients’. Anyone can sell the products, but the “service” is what turns a customer into a client. I love when I can take what seems to be an almost impossible request or task and make it happen!”

She remembers a particularly rewarding experience when she was able to assist the family of a long-standing client process his death claim, making their difficult time a little easier. Jenny also feels rewarded when the investment representatives she works with are successful and is appreciative of the many opportunities for volunteer community service Central Bank offers.

As chief photographer for the News Tribune, Julie Smith’s days are never the same. She has photographed both triumph and tragedy and no matter what “story” she is recording in pictures, seeking to capture that “it” moment, she must be patient, understanding, and respectful. Julie says that listening and people skills are vital to her job.

One of the best things about her job, Julie says, is being able to be out and about so much, having a fair amount of freedom to photograph things as she sees fit. She is quick to note that with that freedom comes responsibility. “Meeting so many wonderful people and getting to help tell their stories is both scary and exciting because you want to make sure you get it right. That’s a responsibility I take very seriously.”

Julie has covered a number of tragedies in her years on the job. “You never know how someone is going to react when they see the media in their time of loss or grief. I try to handle those situations as I think I would be comfortable if it were happening to me.” She finds the difficult situations are sometimes the most rewarding and when she hears the words “God bless you” she is humbled to the core.

She finds herself overwhelmed by the number of people who tell her, “Thanks for all you do for our community.” To that she humbly responds, “Hey. I’m just doing my job.”

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Congratulations, finalists! The 2016 Small Business of the Year and 2016 Exceptional Employee awards will be

presented October 12, 2016, at the awards luncheon to be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Congratulations to all the candidates and especially the awards finalists.

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Chamber ConnectionsThursday, October 20

4:00-5:30 pmCanterbury Hill Winery

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Madison’s Cafe

Friday CoffeeFriday, October 14

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Canterbury Hill WineryThursday, December 1

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Sponsor Rick Doerhoff, Oak Tree Living / Stonebridge Senior Living, pre-sents a door prize to Stacy Baker-Valdez, Key Choice Realty at Chamber Connections held at Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill.

Senior Benefits Services Oliva Helmandollar 573.447.8564Insurance Broker

KXEO & KWWR Mix Country 96Ben Struemph573.581.5500Radio

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Joy Sweeney, Council for Drug Free Youth, wins a door prize from host Jack Ferrell, Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill.

Three Angelas win Ria’s gift cards from Jefferson Bank at Chamber Connections: Angela Bax, Advanced Spinal Rejuvenation, Angela Coons, Hollon Family Chiropractic and Angela Boyer, Country Financial.

John Watkins, Watkins Home Inspections, LLC, (center) wins a door prize from Roger Dudenhoeffer and Jayne Dunkmann from sponsor Jefferson Bank of Missouri at Ria’s.

The Jefferson Bank of Missouri and Business Showcase mascot “Joe Schmooze” at Chamber Connections at Ria’s.

Lonna Trammell, Ameren Missouri, Morgan DeLong Costello, DeLong’s, Inc. and Janet Weckenborg, Capital Region Medical Center, learned about the Chamber’s Labor Study results and action plan at Friday Coffee.

Matt Pritchard, A T & T Missouri gives a company update as the sponsor of Friday Coffee.

Wheelhouse Pizza Matt Chinn573.635.5598Restaurant

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“SchmoozaPalooza” Business Showcase

The Chamber will be “Takin’ Care of Business” at its annual Business Showcase business to business trade show on October 12 from 12:30 until 6 pm at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. The sold out event features over 100 booths filled with a variety of products and services.

Seminars on workforce and cyber security have been added to the event this year at 1 pm and 3 pm respectively. Each seminar will feature a panel of experts to share tips for businesses of all size and are included with the $3 admission to the tradeshow. To RSVP for a seminar, go to www. jcchamber.org.

The “SchmoozaPalooza” networking reception will offer samplings of specialty food and drinks from 18 Chamber members. In addition, five lucky attendees will win $100 bills from the drawings held every hour by sponsor Ameren Missouri and a big screen TV will be given away at 5:30 pm from GFI and KOMU TV.Business Showcase is open to the public.

The Chamber is hosting free seminars on two hot topics for businesses both large and small - Workforce and Cyber Security. The seminars will be held October 12 during the Business Showcase at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Seminars are free with $3 admission to the Business Showcase and will be held in the Lincoln Room at 1 pm and 3 pm.1 p.m. -- How to Find & Retain Talented

Employees in Today’s Tough Market - Tips from Top Companies & New Chamber InitiativesPanel – Terry Donner, Scholastic;

Shelle Jacobs, State Technical College

of Missouri; Darren Heckman, High 5 Communications; Ken Enloe, Huber & Associates. Facilitator is Janet Weckenborg, CRMC3 p.m. -- Cyber Security “Your Business

is a Target” 5 Ways to Protect Yourself Panel – Brian Drake, Central

Technology; Jason Cecil, CRMC; and a representative from the Missouri Highway Patrol. Facilitator is Wayne Shaw, Five 9s ConsultingPre-registration is appreciated.

Register on-line at www.jcchamber.org or RSVP to Sharon Schreiber at sharonschreiber@jcchamber.org

Workforce and cyber security seminars offered at Business Showcase

Experience Leadership Jefferson CityPicture this• for eleven Thursdays in 2017, you spend the day learning about a segment of our community—healthcare, industry, etc. • you connect with 29 other business professionals sharing serious discussions and light hearted humor.• you participate in activities that enrich our community—volunteerism and fund-raising. Picture yourself equipped with leadership

skills and a better understanding of our community. Now picture yourself in the 2017 Class of Leadership Jefferson City.LEADERSHIP JEFFERSON CITY is an

innovative community program developed by leaders of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community

leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, realities and challenges of the community. The program has been in existence since 1988. LJC is made possible by the generosity of session coordinators and sponsors who believe in the program and want to ensure its availability and longevity.

Beginning November 1, applications will be available on the Chamber’s website: www.jeffersoncitychamber.org.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 18, 2016.

If you have any questions regarding participation as an applicant or sponsor, please contact Dana Struemph by email at danastruemph@jcchamber.org or by calling 573-638-3589.

Partners in Education – creating a brighter future together

The Partners in Education program (PIE), celebrating its 22nd year, promotes the collaboration of area businesses and schools. The PIE Program links businesses with schools in relationships that enhance student achievement and promote workforce development. Dr. Larry Linthacum, Superintendent

of the Jefferson City Public School District, recently spoke with the 2016-

2017 business partners at the Partners in Education Kick-off luncheon. He thanked the current partners for their involvement and noted the variety of ways the partnerships enhance the school experience. “It is important to remember that our success in education results in better lives for our students and a better workforce for our community”. Please consider becoming a Partner in

Education; contact Dana Struemph at 573-638.6589 or by email, danastruemph@jcchamber.org .

Applications will be available on the Chamber’s website, www.jeffersoncitychamber.org , beginning November 1.

These new additions to our medical team are accepting new patients:

635-JCMG (5264)1241 W. STADIUM BLVD.

WWW.JCMG.ORG

Raj Karuparthi, M.D.Cardiology

Jason Dundulis, M.D.Gastroenterology

William Klutho, M.D.Pediatrics

Clint Harris, M.D.Pain Management

Dr. Imran Ashraf recently completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Missouri - Columbia and Harry S. Truman Veterans’ Hospital, where he also completed his residency. He received his medical degree from the University of Peshawer in Pakistan.

While growing up, Dr. Ashraf witnessed a great deal of liver and gastrointestinal disease taking place throughout his country and decided that he wanted to help do something about it when he was older. He’s an advocate for colon screening. In addition, he diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus,

stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, and pancreas. Conditions include ulcers, hepatitis, GERD, Crohn’s disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and abdominal pain.

Dr. Ashraf joins Jason Dundulis, M.D., Sara Echelmeyer, M.D., Richard Jennett, M.D., Joseph Wang, M.D., Michael Lehmkuhl, AGPCNP-BC, and Michelle Nolph, RN, MSN, ANP-BC in JCMG Gastroenterology.

To make an appointment, please call (573)635-JCMG (5264).

Welcomes.. .Imran Ashraf, M.D.JCMG Gastroenterology

Bradley S. Sloan, D.O.Family & Sports Medicine

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Sponsors:

OctOber 12

Partners in Eductation Kick-off Luncheon at the Chamber.

Support your local businesses on Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. Your purchases help to grow the local economy, support jobs and generate tax revenues for our community. Shopping local is a great way to support our locally owned businesses and grow the local economy!

Register for prize drawing shopping sprees, ride the trolleys to shop the bargains, and enjoy the benefits of old-fashioned

customer service still offered by small local businesses.

Small Business Saturday

Southside Business

Association

Nov 26, 2016SPONSORS