Northeast KC Chamber Presents
Membership Lunch for Small Business Owners & Chamber Members

When: Tuesday September 22 Noon -1 pm.
Luncheon fee: $15, covers lunch and program, Please RSVP by Sept 21. Noon for a head count. 231-3312
Where: Sabor Centro Americano restaurant @ 2661 Independence Blvd and Chestnut.
Topic: Guests from East and Central Patrol to discuss the latest crime stats and the Spanish immersion program. Please bring your questions and issues for discussion.

Very special Recognition for owners of Dairy Queen on Independnce Blvd.
Presentation by Mayor Mark Funkhouser
Ice Cream Social / After Hours Sept 23, 2009.
And Walking Wednesdays of Blvd Shops
Look for the international Flags!

Who:Sponsors for this event, Northeast KansasCity Chamber of Commerce and the Mayors office.
What:Special Recognition accompanied by an Ice cream Social / After Hours

Mayor Mark Funkhouser will make a presentation in honor of theJohn and Esther McMurrayfor 43yearsinbusiness and acknowledge their 50th Wedding anniversary.

The NE Chamber will celebrate with“Dilly Bars” made by the McMurrays to the first 100 people to help celebrate. The 23 local businesses between Chestnut and Prospect on Independence Blvd. will chime in by having National Flags of their origin in front of their businesses that day from 1-6 pm. Ten different nationalities are represented by the shops in this business district.

For: John and Esther Mc Murray owners of the Dariy Queen
When: Wed. September 23, 2009 from 5 pm to 6 pm.
Where: 2635 IndependenceBlvd
Why: John and Esther McMurray have been in the icy sweets and treats business for 43 years.

The store has been there since July 4, 1952. Esther started out working for the original owner for 13 years before purchasing and taking over the business January 1, 1980. The McMurrays' will have owned the business for 30 years in January 2010.

The McMurrays' have seen four generations come through over the years with many loyal customers that come back long after they left the neighborhood. Esther said that not a day goes by that they help at least one person a day needing water, a bite to eat or a helping hand. They have noticed an increase in the homeless population over the last seven years. Their daily hours are from 11 am to 7 pm during the spring, summer and fall. They are closed from December to March.

The World Famous Dilly Bar’s are made fresh at this very location. These are not a factory ice cream bar. They are ice cream on a stick dipped in chocolate. YUM. Esther and John will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this September 2009. Esther is known for her “beehive hairdo” and can be recognized almost anywhere. I asked if retirement was in the near future. Esther said that “As long as the Lord gives them good health they will keep the Dairy Queen running”.

Crime Prevention Kick Off @ Advance Auto
Advance Auto Parts in partnership with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department will be sponsoring a Crime Prevention kickoff event on Saturday September 26th starting at 10:00 am where they will be providing discounts on crime prevention related items in their store. They will also be providing hotdogs and drinks. The kickoff event will end at 2:00 pm. This event will take place at the Advance Auto Parts store located at 4401 E. Truman Rd. in Kansas City, Missouri. Special pricing on crime prevention related items will be available from September 26th through October 17th. Advance Auto Parts will be providing the following crime prevention related items at a considerably low discounted price:

Trailer Hitch Locks
Steering Wheel Locks
Gas Cap Locks
Locking Wheel Lug Nuts
Motorcycle Wheel Locks
Protective License Plate Covers
Locking License Plate Cover Screws

The Kansas City Police Department will be in attendance to provide crime prevention related information as well as to answer questions and interact with the citizens. The Police Department will also be setting up other displays in addition to crime prevention. The special pricing being provided is available to anyone who wishes to participate including citizens residing outside the city limits. At this time the special pricing will only be available at the 4401 E. Truman Rd. location.

P.O. Jason Cooley Community Interaction Officer
East Patrol Division, Kansas City,Mo. Police Department
(816) 482-8506

Saint Paul School of Theology
Invites you to celebrate 50 years of service September 28-29, 2009
Registration/Meal Package $50 includes reception, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Information and on-line registration available http://www.spst.edu/site/about_saint_paul/celebrating.php.

Beginning in September, the UMKC SBTDC will be launching a Tech Tools Lunch 'n Learn Series. This informative series will assist you in putting your business on the cutting edge. Learn the tips and tools to bring your business into the technology age by arming yourself with the terminology and understanding of how the online world can work for you. Modules are $35.00 each or you may attend the whole series at a discounted rate of $175.00. *Lunch provided at all sessions.
If you are interested in registering for the full series at the discounted rate, please contact our office at 816-235-6063 or via e-mail at umkcsbtdc@umkc.edu.

You don't have to wait until September to take advantage of these exciting and informative training sessions. Register early to secure your seat by clicking on the event titles below:

September 16, 2009 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00

--E-Mail Marketing--
This session will cover the benefits of using e-mail marketing to promote your business and build relationship with your clients by highlighting the current e-mail marketing tools available and practical tips on how to use them.

September 30, 2009 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00

--Fundamentals of Web Design--
This session covers the initial steps and consideration for designing a website.

October 14, 2009 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00

--Search Engine Marketing--
During this informative seminar you will learn how to: Drive increased Traffic to your Website, Discover how consumers are searching for your products/services, Learn how to attract more qualified customers, Identify factors that affect your search engine rankings, Maximize your bottom line by utilizing search technology.

October 22, 2009 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | $35.00

--Google Tools: The Basics--
This session will teach you how to use Google Adwords to reach users all over the web to help you drive conversions.

October 28, 2009 |11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00

--Document Imaging--
How to use document imaging as a cost-effective solution to deliver efficiency to your organization

November 12, 2009 |11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00

--Social Networking--
How to use social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for Marketing and Public Relations

November 18, 2009 |11:00 AM-1:00 PM | $35.00

Artist, INC Graduates Its First Class

Artist, INC graduated its first class of 24 Kansas City artists last month. Developed by the UMKC SBTDC in cooperation with the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City and the Charlotte Street Foundation, Artist, INC is an intensive 8-week workshop to teach artists the skills they need to effectively manage the business components of their art careers. Here's what participants said about their experience in the inaugural session:

"I would highly recommend Artist, INC to my friends
--and already have --because I think it is a fun and informative way
to deal with the many topics and issues most artists would rather ignore."

"It was extremely useful for me.
I will be sharing a lot of what I have learned with my art friends.
I love that it was catered to what we do
and was broken up into digestible topics.
We were able to cover a lot of material."

"It is an opportunity to reserve time, each week while the class is in session, to seriously address the impediments to success that we all face. It may carry on beyond the class, to create new, GOOD habits. It certainly offers the chance to meet talented, generous, funny, innovative, ambitious, LOCAL artists, ones that one may not cross paths with in any other venue."

The second session of Artist, INC to be offered in the Fall of 2009 is already full, but three more sessions will be offered in 2010. Check the October newsletter for exact dates and application instructions. For additional information contact Diane Scott at scottdia@missouri.edu or 816-235-6769.

Web sites of interest:
www.kcmo.org, www.Visitkc.com, www.KCSourceLink.org
www.asianchamberkc.com, (Asian Chamber)
www.hccgkc.com(HispanicChamber)

Independence Market Study link,
http://www.lisc.org/kansascity/documents/FinalIndependenceMarketStudy.pdf