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2015-2016COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEANNUAL REPORTEngaging Businessfor Community Excellence
Our MissionLetter from the ChairThe mission of theColumbia Chamber ofCommerce is to lead ourcommunity, drive commercein our region and advancecommunity and regionalcollaborations, therebyenhancing the quality ofwhere we live, learn, workand play.As we look back on another successfulfiscal year for the Columbia Chamberof Commerce, it truly was a year ofmeaningful progress. It began with theimplementation of a new Strategic Plan,developed under the leadership of mypredecessor as Chair, Heather Hargrove.This new plan has served to be a stalwartguide for the Chamber’s architectureand activities. The year started withan initiative to align the organizationstructure with the strategic plan, whichcalled for new roles for some of the team members and the additionof several new and talented Chamber staff. As all of us in businessknow, it’s all about the people, and we do have the talent on this staffto undertake the Chamber affairs. They are making a difference forbusinesses and business leaders in Columbia, Missouri.Our VisionThrough persistentcommitment to ourmission, we see afuture characterizedby unprecedentedachievements in bothpublic policy and economicgrowth. We are dedicatedto nurturing and providingleadership to ensurecommunity aspirationsbecome realities.The second annual Chamber of Commerce Leadership Visit continueda tradition started under Heather’s leadership. 49 community leaders,including business and civic leaders, gathered for this visit to Gainesville,Florida. This new tradition is galvanizing your Chamber in its role ascivic leader, community convener and strategic facilitator. Meaningfulinitiatives are underway as a result of these visits which will benefitour community for generations to come.2015-2016 may have been a time when your Chamber began to expandits role from its core of being an advocate for business, to includebeing an entity advocating for Columbia, Missouri. Unprecedentedcollaboration between the City, County, CPS, MU and the Chamberled to favorable outcomes at the state level during the 2016 legislativesession. What’s more, a process to find these important commoninitiatives has been created to continue the collaboration.The opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Columbia Chamber ofCommerce is an honor for anyone provided the privilege. For me, ithas enabled me to meet so many engaged leaders in our communityand to work with them for the common good of our community. Iam immensely grateful for the opportunity to lead your Chamber ofCommerce. Thank you for allowing me to do so.Engaging Businessfor Community ExcellenceKit StolenProvidence Bank2015-2016 Chair of the Board of Directors
2015-2016Year in ReviewArtwork provided by:Igniting Businessvectorfree.comThe 10th Annual SmallBusiness Exhibition filledParkade Center. MoreSSBOARDING PAthan 35 members with15 or fewer employeesshowcased their businesses and participated inseminars relevant to their success.PRESENTED BYTIME12-4pmWHENOctober 27thMore than 150 golfers enjoyed a beautifulday at Columbia Country Club at the 12thAnnual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament.AugustWHERECenterParkadeLoop70 W601 BusinessColumbia, MO 65203The Columbia Chamberof Commerce hosted its2015 second annual LeadershipVisit to Gainesville, FL. 49business professionals, community leaders, and Chamberstaff members, participated on the trip to engage in high-levelnetworking among the delegation and the opportunity tolearn about unique partnerships, initiatives, and challenges inthe Gainesville community. The trip focused on:1. Business growth and city planning2. Airport3. Transportation/Infrastructure4. Education5. Economic Development6. PolicingOctoberJanuaryFebruaryColumbia Chamber of CommerceThere was a packed housefor the Economic OutlookConference,Ted Abernathy,founder of Economic Leadership,LLC., was the keynote speaker.The Chamber’s biggest day ofthe year was a huge success. Itall started off with a QuarterlyMembership Breakfast, then theBusiness Showcase featured135 members’ booths. Women’sNetwork sponsored a luncheonwith more than 400 guests and theday wrapped up with an exhibitormixer.
The Chamber’s 2016 legislative priorities were announced:1. Extend term limits to 16 years in either the House or Senate or 16 years total in the Missouri Legislature.2. Support the exploration of various funding options such as an increased motor fuel tax, dedicated generalrevenue and/or toll roads for new construction and the maintenance of the existing interstate highwaysystem and maintain Interstate 70 to increase personal safety and grow business traffic.4. Oppose all efforts to shift the cost of the uninsured to businesses, as well as health insurance mandatesthat undermine the ability of employers to provide competitive health insurance at an affordable cost.5. Secure 10 Million appropriation to expand education and training for the University of Missouri ResearchReactor (MURR)6. Support state funding requests for core operations as well as new and continuing initiatives to helpensure the University can carry out its Mission.7. Support 50/50 Public-Private matching partnerships for capital improvement priorities and bonding formaintenance and repair projects. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce earned its way intothe top percent of chambers across the country by receivingits 5-Star Accreditation. The U.S. Chamber of Commerceawarded the Columbia Chamber the elite status for its soundpolicies, effective organizational procedures and positiveimpact on the community.The first televised debate for the 2016 MissouriGovernor’s race was held at the MissouriTheatre. The debate was televised on KOMUand lasted for 90 minutes. Republican candidatesfor governor John Brunner, Eric Greitens, former federal prosecutorCatherine Hanaway and Lt. Governor Peter Kinder all participated. Thiswas a collaborative effort between the Columbia Chamber of Commerce,University of Missouri and KOMU 8. The Chamber will host in the fall a2016 Missouri Governor General Election televised debate.MarchAprilThe 57th Annual Agricultural Recognition Banquet congratulatedthe following award and scholarship recipients: 2016 Agriculturalist of the Year: Bullard Seed Company 2016 Friend of Youth Award: Chuck Miller and Larry Henneke Don Day Agribusiness & Bioscience Scholarship Recipient:Rebecca Sjastrand from Southern Boone County High SchoolLogboat Brewing Companywas named the 2016 SmallBusiness of the Year. Theywere recognized along withfinalists Boone Central Title Co., BluetailMedical Group, EasyPC IT & ComputerRepair and Simon Oswald Architecture.ALL BUSINESSMSOMayF THE YEAR6Columbia Chamber of CommerceThe 2016 ATHENA InternationalAward was presented to DianneLynch, President of StephensCollege. The 2016 ATHENAYoung Professional Award waspresented to Michelle Spry,President of Midway Electric Inc.JuneAt the 111th Annual Membership Dinner, theChamber recognized the following awardrecipients: Ambassador of the Year: Cathy Cook,Kona Ice Outstanding Citizen Award: KatCunningham, Moresource, Inc. Emerging Professional of the Year:TeresaWhite, MFA Oil Company Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman:Nancy Allison, Agent - Shelter Agency
Board of DirectorsExecutive CommitteeKit StolenRusty StrodtmanChairProvidence BankChair-ElectColumbia MallJudy StarrDavid NivensMatt WilliamsJessica MacyMatt McCormickTreasurer/Finance & AdministrationDivision ChairCentral Bank of Boone CountySusan HartEconomic Development Division ChairHuebert Builders, Inc.Heather HargrovePast ChairKRCGMembership Development Division Chair Community Development Division ChairMidwest ComputechLandmark BankWomen’s Network ChairNew Chapter Coaching, LLCPresidentColumbia Chamber of CommerceBoard of DirectorsJohn BeversteinMike GrellnerJim SinekHoney Baked Ham Co. and CaféPlaza Commercial RealtyBoone Hospital CenterEmily ClappShirley JohnsonSteve SowersVeterans United Home LoansMissouri Employers MutualCommerce BankTim CrockettJay LindnerTom TrabueCrockett Engineering Consultants,LLCForum Development GroupTHHinc McClure Engineering CompanyKevin CzaickiAllan MooreGary WardMoore & Shryock Real Estate AppraisersUniversity of MissouriMatt GarrettMatt MooreKOMUShelter Insurance Companies - MainOfficeColumbia Daily Tribune/TribunePublishing Co.CenturyLinkGina GervinoColumbia Insurance GroupEric MorrisonProvidence BankAndy WatersLindsay Young-LopezThe Food Bank for Central andNortheast Missouri
Board of DirectorsEx-Officio MembersDan AtwillDr. Henry (Hank) FoleyMike MatthesPresiding Commissioner,Boone CountyChancellorUniversity of MissouriCity ManagerCity of ColumbiaDr. Peter StieplemanStacey ButtonBrian TreeceSuperintendentColumbia Public SchoolsPresidentREDI, Inc.MayorCity of ColumbiaDr. Scott DalrympleDr. Dianne LynchDr. Bruce WalkerPresidentColumbia CollegePresidentStephens CollegePresidentCentennial InvestorsAmeren MissouriFirst Midwest BankBoone Electric CooperativeFirst State Community BankShelter Insurance Companies Main OfficeBoone Hospital CenterHawthorn BankCentral Bank of Boone CountyIsle of Capri Casino & HotelBoonvilleBoard of AdvisorsCity of ColumbiaCity of Columbia Water & LightColumbia Board of EducationColumbia CollegeColumbia Daily Tribune/TribunePublishing Co.JES HoldingsJoe Machens DealershipsKOMU 8Landmark BankMediacomColumbia Insurance GroupMissouri Credit UnionCommerce BankMissouri Employers MutualCountry Club of MissouriNaught-Naught Insurance AgencyState Farm Insurance ColumbiaOperations CenterStephens CollegeThe Bank of MissouriThe Insurance GroupU.S. BankUMB Bank, NAUniversity of MissouriUniversity of Missouri Health CareVeterans United Home LoansWilliam Woods University
Committee Leadership & AccomplishmentsAgribusiness & Biosciencethe Chamber Board of Directors.Co-Chairs: Jason Mott, MFA, Inc. & Scott Tipton,SteriPort Solutions, LLCGovernment AffairsCo-Chairs: Tec Chapman, Services for IndependentAgribusiness & Bioscience Committee organized the Living & Tom Trabue, THHinc McClure Engineering57th Annual Agricultural Recognition Banquet. They Companyalso hosted Food for Thought Breakfast Seminars andselected a recipient for the Don Day Agribusiness & Government Affairs hosted the first televisedBioscience Scholarship.Governor’s Debate in the 2016 Election Cycle. Italso made several ballot recommendations to theBoard of Directors which resulted in successfulBudget & Financepassage. It continued the successful Lunch with aCo-Chairs: Doug Callahan, Boy Scouts of AmericaLeader Series, hosting Rep. Kip Kendrick, MoDOTGreat Rivers Council & Judy Starr, Central Bank ofDirector Patrick McKenna, U.S. Senator Roy BluntBoone Countyand Attorney General Chris Koster.Budget & Finance Committee finished updating theChamber bylaws and employee manual.Junior Leadership ColumbiaCo-Chairs: Jill Dudley, Provision Living at Columbia &Brian Cunningham, Moresource, Inc.Business ShowcaseCo-Chairs: Greg Baker, Boy Scouts of America-GreatJunior Leadership Columbia graduated 23 area highRivers Council & Don VanMeter, U.S. Bankschool juniors, after completion of 10 sessions focusedThe Chamber’s biggest day of the year was a huge on developing leadership characteristics and exposuresuccess. It all started off with a Quarterly Membership to the local community.Breakfast, then the Business Showcase featured 135members’ booths. Women’s Network sponsored a Leadership Columbialuncheon with more than 400 guests and the day Co-Chairs: Sara Snodderley, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.& Chris Bach, Bluebird Network, LLCwrapped up with an exhibitor mixer.Chamber Classic Golf TournamentCo-Chairs: Stephanie Turner, Flat Branch Home Loans& Nancy Sell, American Red Cross Heart of MissouriChapterThe Chamber Classic Golf Tournament Committeeheld the 12th annual tournament at the ColumbiaCountry Club. They sold out the event with more than150 golfers .Emerging IssuesCo-Chairs: Jay Lindner, Forum Development Group &Kevin Czaicki, CenturyLinkLeadership Columbia graduated 30 businessprofessionals, after completion of 10 sessionsfocused on leadership skill-building and knowledge ofcommunity assets and challenges.MembershipCo-Chairs: Renee Cosner, Word Marketing & JaymeDement, KRCGMembership Committee welcomed new membersand worked with existing members to increasemembership retention. They planned and hosted fourNew Member Welcome events and had several ROIprogram graduates.Emerging Issues met twice monthly throughout theyear to discuss critical issues affecting the business Small Businesscommunity. They provided a vetting process for topics Co-Chairs: Karen Mickey, Accelerated Wealth,to be referred on to Government Affairs or another Columbia & Carol Nielson, Infinite Strategiescommittee for consideration and recommendation to
Small Business Committee held the 10th Annual Small BusinessExposition. They hosted Lunch & Learn events as well as the2016 Small Business Week.Total Resource CampaignCo-Chairs: Chris Rosskopf, Central Bank of Boone County &Christy Bridgman, Sitter Getter Home Help, LLCThe Total Resource Campaign included five teams of volunteersworking to meet and exceed a goal of 530,000.TransportationCo-Chairs: Gene DeVore, Columbia Insurance Group & DavidCoil, Coil Construction, Inc.Transportation Committee met regularly with representativesfrom the city, county and MoDOT regarding updatedtransportation projects. They were awarded the opportunity tohost the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission inApril 2016 for the 6th time.Chamber DivisionsChamber AmbassadorsChair: Kevin Czaicki, Chair CenturyLinkChair-Elect: Sherry Major, Columbia EDP Center, Inc.The Ambassadors committed thousands of hours of volunteertime at hundreds of Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings andcelebrating business in Columbia. They welcomed six newmembers.Emerging Professionals in Columbia (EPIC)Chair: Emily Clapp,Veterans United Home LoansChair-Elect: Teresa White, MFA Oil CompanyEPIC hosted a variety of events this year, including four programevents, four Lunching Outside the Box events, four mixers, threeNew Member Welcome events and three community involvementservice projects. EPIC also hosted a statewide Young ProfessionalsSummit.Women’s NetworkChair: Jessica Macy, New Chapter Coaching, LLCChair-Elect: Erica Pefferman, The Business Times CompanyWomen’s Network finished a very sucessful year. They hosted the22nd Annual ATHENA International Awards Banquet. Membersalso completed the inaugural year of the Women’s NetworkMentorship Program while hosting events monthly.2015-2016By the NumbersThe Chamber welcomed1061,120160members, putting the total more thanThe Ambassadors hosted more thanRibbon Cuttings.Leadership Columbia graduated30business professionals.Junior Leadership Columbia graduated23local high school juniors.EPIC welcomed more than310new young professionals.Women’s Network has520members.The 2015 Total Resource Campaign raised 562,096for the 2015-2016 program year.
Implementing The PlanThe Strategic Planning process began during thePenny has stepped into the role and delivered13-14 program year when the Chamber Board ofquality work daily.Directors made the decision to conduct an audit of Brad Johnson was hired as the Director ofall the Chamber’s committees, programs and events.Communications & Marketing. Since his hire,From that point on, the Chamber has been workingthe Chamber has increased its communicationsto implement the plan. Part of that plan was to createefforts. Compared to 2014-2015, the Chambera Strategic Plan, Strategic Communications Plan and ahas been included in more than 115 stories in thenew Organizational Structure.media.That is more than an 800% increase. Lakeela Mings was hired as the InformationThis year provided a great base to build for the future.Specialist. Lakeela has increased customerIt featured six new staff members that are workingrelations in the Walton Building lobby and makeshard and making swift changes for the Chamber.sure the space is welcoming and organized for Cara Christianson was hired as the Director ofvisitors and members.Membership. Cara has consistently brought innew members and found a way for them to get These six new team members join President Mattinvolved in the Chamber.McCormick, VP of Chamber Operations Victoria Jerry Dowell was hired as the Director of Brees, VP of Community Affairs Jolyn Sattizahn,Government Affairs. Jerry has aggressively taken Director of Membership Engagement Meaganthe Chamber into a new realm of the legislative Schaffner to ensuring the Strategic Plan is beingworld.followed. The entire Chamber staff has dedicated Kristen Grusenmeyer was hired as the Women’s thousands of hours to making sure the Strategic PlanNetwork Coordinator. She has stepped in and is being followed and implemented in order to maketaken the division to another level.the Chamber and its mission stronger of making Penny Kuhns-Knarr was hired as the Director of Columbia a great place to live, learn, work and play.Administration near the end of the program year.Columbia Chamber of Commerce2015-2018 Strategic PlanBe the Voice ofBusinessDeliver Valueto MembersAdvance CommunityExcellenceSupport SustainableEconomic DevelopmentDevelop OrganizationalSustainabilityPromote and protect the interestsof the business communityAttract and retain members byexceeding their expectationsLeverage Columbia’s assets forthe betterment of allCollaborate foreconomic successEnsure the long-term growthand success of the ChamberObjective #1: Improvecommunity perception aboutbusinessRebrand “business” to thecommunityObjective #2: Promote anengaged community on businessissuesEducate & engage thecommunityObjective #3: Achieve positiveoutcomes for pro-businesspoliciesFocus endorsements onbusiness issuesInfluence local, state andnational policyObjective #1: Serve thediverse needs of the businesscommunityAssess the needs of thedifferent types of members weserveProvide a diverse menu ofbenefits to meet the needs andinterests of membersObjective #2: Make theChamber the essential resourcefor doing business in ColumbiaPosition the Chamber as theone-stop premier resource forinformation, support and bestpracticesPromote the value of membershipGive our members acompetitive edgeObjective #1: Fill communityleadership gapsDevelop the next generation ofcommunity and business leadersCreate a pipeline for communityleadershipCollaborate to connect leaderswith one anotherObjective #2: Promote anengaged community workingtogether to enhance the qualityof life in ColumbiaFacilitate creative collaborationon community prioritiesLeverage “ChamberChampions” for leadership oncommunity prioritiesObjective #1: Be a unified voice Objective #1: Create afor economic developmentstronger Chamber brandDevelop the Council ofAssociationsCollaborate to advance theneeds for sustainable businessgrowthObjective #2: Enable thesuccess of economicdevelopment initiativesTell our own storyGenerate strategic visability inthe communityObjective #2: Solidify financialsustainability of the ChamberGrow the membership baseGrow non-dues revenueEnhance our membership duesmodelImplement financial bestpracticesServe as the catalyst forworkforce developmentcollaborationConnect businesses to resourcesavailable for expansion and growth Objective #3: MaximizeEducate and engage theoperational effectivenesscommunity on economic issuesEmbrace technologyWork smarterObjective #4: Attract andretain the best Chamber TeamDevelop a “Dream Team”Continue Strategic LeadershipMission: To Lead our Community, drive commerce in our region, and advance community and regional collaborations, thereby enhancing the quality of where we live, learn, work, and play.
Engaging Businessfor Community Excellence Columbia Chamber of Commerce300 S Providence Rd PO Box 1016Columbia, MO 65205-1016Phone: (573) 874-1132Fax: (573) Chambertwitter: @COMOChamber
businesses and business leaders in Columbia, Missouri. The second annual Chamber of Commerce Leadership Visit continued a tradition started under Heather's leadership. 49 community leaders, including business and civic leaders, gathered for this visit to Gainesville , Florida. This new tradition is galvanizing your Chamber in its role as
