What We Do

Buy Blue Springs/ Visitors' Task Force

Purpose: To manage the Buy Blue Springs and Discover Blue Springs programs of the Chamber. The Buy Blue Springs program is an education and outreach marketing plan designed to encourage residents to consider Blue Springs first when making purchases. The Discover Blue Springs program leads efforts in promoting Blue Springs as a visitor destination. The goal is to include visitors to Discover Blue Springs and to shop, dine, stay and play in Blue Springs.

Goals:

• Contact members about participating in the marketing program
• Look for ways to work with Downtown Alive!, the regional Global Entrepreneurship Week and others to co-promote.
• Promote both websites and the concept of buying locally and attracting visitors to the area
• Plan and promote the Buy Blue Springs Week and for the annual sales tax holiday in August.
• Work to promote special events in Blue Springs like the Wood Bat Tournament, etc.

Fall Festival Committee

Purpose: Plan and promote a successful Blue Springs Fall Festival on September 18, 19, and 20, 2020, for the Chamber of Commerce and community.

Goals: This event is a community celebration. This festival is the largest non-dues fundraiser for the Chamber and part of the annual budget.

Meeting Schedule: Once per month or as needed with committee usually from March through October.

Financial Oversight Committee

Purpose: Review the Chamber’s finances monthly and report to the Board of Directors. This is a sub-committee of the Board and is by appointment only.

Goals: Set up systems and procedures that adequately protect the Chamber of Commerce.

Meeting Schedule: Usually one time per month, the last Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. or as needed.

LEADership Blue Springs Committee

Purpose: Plan and promote a successful Leadership Blue Springs program for the class year.

Goals: Leadership Blue Springs is aimed at developing a leadership pool for the present and future of our community. Leadership participants develop skills and knowledge of the community through nine full day sessions concerning such topics as government, youth, economic development, law enforcement and quality of life.

Meeting Schedule: As schedule permits with class.

Lunch & Learn Committee

Purpose: To establish a series of educational/learning seminars for Blue Springs Chamber members that will encourage business development, personal growth and community knowledge.

Goals: Schedule one meeting per month January – December on the 3rd Tuesday of each month Schedule quality programs for the benefit of our members

Meeting Schedule: As needed.

DEI Task Force

This Task Force was established by the Board of Directors in 2023. The goals of the Task Force are:

• Support the vision of the Blue Springs Chamber, i.e. a strong and prosperous economy that celebrates diversity, champions equity and cultivates inclusion
• Evaluate the DEI needs of members and identify what resources might be provided by the Chamber or others.
• Encourage the cultural competency of members by:
  • creating educational opportunities,
  • raising awareness, and
  • providing strategies and tools to cultivate the vision of the Blue Springs Chamber
• Celebrate current DEI efforts of our members and promote a positive mindset around DEI efforts through recognition of successful efforts in our business community.
• Develop a network for business leaders to feel safe and comfortable asking questions around DEI related topics in the workplace. (This could be business partners to talk and/or an online resource guide)

Business of the Year Program Committee

Purpose: To promote the Business of the Year program of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce to recognize and celebrate excellence in business.

Goals: Review and establish guidelines for the award. Update nomination form as needed for businesses to complete. Determine who will serve on the Selection Committee and see that they meet to determine the winner. Develop a plan to promote the award and the winner. Carry out the plan to promote the winner.

Meeting Schedule: As needed.

Chamber Champions

Purpose: The Blue Springs Chamber Champion Program exists to create a welcoming and inclusive experience for all current and potential Chamber members. They serve as a Chamber representatives at Chamber functions and out in the community, and they help members get the most out of their membership & benefits.

Goals:

• Achieve the retention goal as set by the Board of Directors. The goal for 2020 is 85%.
• Achieve the total membership goal as set by the Board of Directors. The goal for total members is 515.
• Help new and existing members get the best value from their membership through mentoring, attending events and being introduced by Table Hosts at the monthly luncheons.
• Improve the perception of value of member benefits.

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Golf Committee

Purpose: Plan and promote a successful Golf Tournament for the Chamber of Commerce.

Goals: This tournament facilitates interaction within the business community. This tournament provides non dues income for the Chamber’s annual budget.

Meeting Schedule: Once per month or as needed with committee from approximately January/February through April/May.

Legislative Affairs Task Force

Purpose: To study local, state and federal legislative issues of interest to businesses, encourage information sharing about business issues among the membership, stay alert to issues that will affect our members and the business community and make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding such issues.

Goals:

• Plan and promote an annual trip to Jefferson City, if appropriate
• Plan and promote an annual trip to Washington DC with area Chambers
• Plan and promote a Meet the Candidates Forum, if appropriate
• Plan and promote Legislative Breakfasts in February, March, April and June to hear from our state elected officials
• Plan and promote the Business & Breakfast in 60 in May
• Develop the Chamber’s annual legislative priorities and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors
• Encourage information sharing about business issues among the membership

Meeting Schedule: As needed.