Your voice for business in Wyandotte County. KCK relationships. forums business celebrations

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1 Your voice for business in Wyandotte County events MEMBERSHIP collaboration networking KCK relationships PROGRAMS members COMMUNITY MARKETING forums business celebrations referrals PROMOTION 727 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS P: F:

2 KANSAS CITY KANSAS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECT. COLLABORATE. JOIN US. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 727 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas

3 FOCUS FORWARD Photo TBD Dear Chamber Member, Kansas City Kansas is a vibrant, progressive and growing community and the KCK Chamber plays a vital role in promoting and supporting large and small businesses. We have a compelling story to tell and our rich history and community collaboration have paved the way for our sustainable future. Because of a strong network of engaged Chamber members, the KCK Area Chamber is focused on providing more value. Value to connect businesses to one another. Value in building collaboration opportunities and leading legislative initiatives that impact the business community. In the coming year, the KCK Area Chamber of Commerce will remain steadfast to its commitment to partner with key organizations, strengthen relationships and think regionally while acting locally. We hope you join us in realizing this commitment. Greg/Todd The Chamber is amazing.

4 ECONOMIC PROGRESS Wyandotte County has experienced tremendous growth and transformation in recent years Year-To-Date: $305.8 million in announced new investments More than 500 jobs were either created or retained More than 1 million sq. ft. leased or under construction PQ Corp. announced a $128 million manufacturing expansion and 50 new jobs. Did you know? Figures recently released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show Wyandotte County s 5.5% growth in jobs between March 2013 and March 2014 leads the Kansas City metro and ranks 5th in the nation. Wyandotte County s growth rate was over three times the national growth rate for this period. The Labor Bureau ranked the 340 largest counties in the country. General Motors announced a $600 million investment in a new paint and body shop in their Fairfax assembly plant. Wyandotte County s manufacturing industry makes up 22% of all Gross Regional Product, which is higher than the Kansas City Metro (9%), the state of Kansas and the United States. Xpedx, the distribution subsidiary of International Paper, relocated its operations center to an $11.9 million, 280,000 square foot facility in Edwardsville. Xpedx retained its 180 employees and plans to hire additional employees. The Village West development is a $1 billion public-private partnership creating more than 10,000 new jobs. Cerner Corporation, an international medical software company, is nearing completion of a 660,000 square foot campus in western Wyandotte County. The two towers will serve and maintain technology networks for 30 percent of the nation s health care systems. KC StartUp Village is a key location for entrepreneurs to locate and take advantage of Google Fiber. More than 25 start-ups call this area home.

5 LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY KCK Area Chamber members have an opportunity to be the voice of the business community on legislative issues by interacting with local, state and national leaders through the Congressional Forum. We are one of the few chambers in the United States that has such a program and it is currently the longest running Congressional Forum in the country. Legislative Committee With your membership, you can play a vital role in assisting with local, state and federal legislative affairs for the community. Your membership gives you access to be a part of candidate forums and special issues. Legislative Priorities Economic Development Supports the preservation of STARBonds as an economic development tool for the state of Kansas. Supports the continuation of PEAK (Promoting Employment Across Kansas) as an economic development tool. Continues to support the University of Kansas Medical Center s request for annual funding to support the current NCI designation and future application for comprehensive Cancer Center designation. And, supports KU Hospital staying as the state owned hospital and a public authority. Supports efforts that will continue further development of tourism in our community and the state. Supports a property tax exemption for land owned by a municipality that is part of a public levee that is leased to a private party. Healthcare Supports the review of current KanCare policy and urges the state government to carefully consider the effects of any changes in regulations before their implementation. Regulation Urges all units of government to carefully weigh the cost-benefit consequences of existing and proposed new regulations before their implementation. The KCK Area Chamber supports local control over local elections. Opposed changing Open Records to include economic development organizations or all organizations who receive any kind of public funds. Taxes Supports renewing a partnership and cooperative spirit with city, county, school and business leaders to address the issue of increasing property taxes caused by the shifting of costs from state government to local governments and schools. Supports the elimination of the tax credit liability as an economic development tool that is no longer a meaningful help to business attraction or retention. Transportation Supports the T-WORKS program as provided for in the 2010 Kansas Comprehensive Transportation Program. Urges policymakers to move forward with Medicaid expansion for economic development purposes in the areas of healthcare and maintaining hospitals.

6 GET INVOLVED As a KCK Area Chamber of Commerce member, you are eligible to volunteer on Chamber committees and task forces. Each opportunity allows you to interact with other Chamber members while promoting and growing your business. Ambassador Club Ambassadors are the eyes and ears of the Chamber. Get involved with events, new member recruitment, retention, groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings. This is a great way to network in many different arenas and get to know the community. Business Programs and Services Develop and implement the Small Business Awards celebration, the annual Business to Business Expo and other educational opportunities. These events allow members to network and promote their businesses. K-7 Corridor Work to find the best and highest use of development for the K-7 corridor including other areas of mutual benefit between Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties. Legislative Committee Assist with local, state and federal legislative affairs for the community and assist with candidate forums and special issues. Membership Committee Focus on attracting new Chamber members through membership drives, incentives, challenges, programs and new member orientations. Workforce Committee Help educate community stakeholders on the workforce industry in our own backyard, seek out educational pathways for our local students and assist with legislative, regulatory and gap needs. Mission: Enhance and create opportunities in Wyandotte County which build a quality community to live, work and conduct business. The Chamber cultivates connections among its members by providing business leadership and advocacy. Members have access to opportunities including networking and business resources. The Chamber plays an active role in leading legislative efforts, 6 enhancing the community image and education though business outreach initiatives. 12 Membership Total: 538 Hotels/Motels Membership Investment 1 5 Membership Investment 6 25 Membership Investment Membership Investment 101+ Non-Profit Membership Investment Out of County Membership Dues Retired Individual Membership Hotels/Motels Membership Investment 1 5 Membership Investment 6 25 Membership Investment Membership Investment 101+ Non-Profit Membership Investment Out of County Membership Dues Retired Individual Membership

7 THE VALUE OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP Membership in the KCK Area Chamber of Commerce offers numerous benefits and keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues and trends within Wyandotte County. You will have the opportunity to participate in exceptional programs, gain exposure for your business at numerous networking events and take advantage of the many business services we provide. Business Before and After Hours These networking opportunities are hosted each month by various Chamber members. Network before and/or after hours with Chamber members and learn about their businesses. Business Referrals Our Chamber makes business referrals every day. As a member, your business will be the first referred when a request comes in to the Chamber. There is simply no better organization, no better business group than the KCK Area Chamber of Commerce to help build your business. First Friday Focus First Friday Focus, the monthly membership luncheon, offers members an opportunity to network and receive up-to-date business information. The location changes every month and is the first Friday of the month. Let s Do Business KC Letsdobusinesskc.com is an online marketing and communication tool powered by the KCK Area Chamber that allows your company to post and enjoy special offers and make requests from fellow members. Offers can be posted immediately to directly market to other Chamber businesses and the entire community. KCK Area Chamber Directory Your company or organization will be listed alphabetically and by the type of business in the directory publication. The directory is available as a professionally printed piece and on our website. KCK Area Chamber Website Every member of the Chamber has an online listing which contains basic contact information for your business and a link to your company s website. Additional marketing opportunities are available on the Chambers Hot Deals Page. Legislative Advocacy KCK Chamber members have an opportunity to be the voice of the business community on legislative issues by interacting with local, state and national leaders through the Congressional Forum. We are one of the few chambers in the United States that has such a program and it is currently the longest running Congressional Forum in the country. Networking Opportunities One of the best reasons to join the KCK Area Chamber is to partner with our more than 600 members throughout the metropolitan area. Connect with business leaders who are excited about the future of our community. More than 600 Members Partner with the Kansas City Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce Join us P: info@kckchamber.com

8 KANSAS CITY KANSAS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rev. C.L. Bachus Mount Zion Baptist Church Rosana Privitera Biondo Mark One Electric Jeff Boerger Kansas Speedway Development Arlana Coleman KCK Women s Chamber Greg Cotton Sporting Kansas City Chair Elect Ryan Denk McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips Bill Epperheimer Wyandotte Health Foundation Craig Gaffney Country Club Bank Treasurer Phil Gibbs Jr. Continental Consulting Engineers Dr. Doug Girod, Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Kansas Medical Center Dr. Doris Givens Kansas City Kansas Community College Earl Harrison, Jr. HG Consult Inc. Engineers Mayor Mark Holland Unified Government of WyCo/KCK Kevin Jones ATMOS Energy John J. Jurcyk, Jr. Legal Counsel Dr. Cindy Lane USD 500 Todd LaSala Stinson, Morrison and Hecker Chair Alise Martiny Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council Rachel Hack Merlo Google Valerie Mussett Design Mechanical Randy Nyp Providence Medical Center Dan Peters The University of Kansas Hospital Kirk Sherman Zimmer Real Estate Services Michael Smallwood Smallwood Locksmiths & Supply Norm Smith NPB Companies Joe Vaught The Vaught Group Pat Warren Kansas Speedway Kate Webb Coreslab Structures