Jefferson City Area Chamber TODAY
CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TODAY
December 2012
JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serving the Community Since 1893
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From the Chamber Chair
Powering up for the future - energizing our community
“Energy and persistence alter all things.” (Benjamin Franklin)
I love this time of year. I love the sights
and sounds of Christmas. I love the many
beautiful light displays that our businesses and residents put up. I love the lighting
contest, the light parade, and the lighting
of the Mayor’s Christmas tree. I’m sure
most of you are like me and enjoy the displays much more at night than in the daytime. In the day the displays are just very
ordinary – sometimes they just look like
poles or pieces of wood sticking out of the
ground. They are lifeless. But at night, the
displays come alive and take on an indescribable beauty. Why? Because there is
energy – electricity – flowing through the
lights, and now, in the darkness, the light
shines. Although some of the same effect
could be obtained by using candles, the
effect would not be the same as it is when
electricity is used to power up a multitude
of lights. What if there was no energy? No
electricity?
As I drive by the unlit Christmas displays during the day, it makes me think
about our community. If you look only at
the buildings and landscape of our city,
you can admire the architecture, but there
is no energy – no “electricity” - no life. It’s
the people in our community – YOU – who
are our electricity – our energy, our life,
our hope for the future. That hope for the
future gives us power in the present.
Consider again the unlit Christmas
displays. Although there is electricity
available, until the display is connected to
a power source, it won’t light up.
One of the Chamber’s roles in the community is to provide visionary leadership
that inspires the power and energy to
achieve dreams and goals for the future
of the community. In a way, you could
say that the Chamber, together with the
City and County, are tasked with plugging
the community into a power source so it
can “shine.” We work together to provide
the energy that powers our community’s
economic development and improves our
quality of life.
As Benjamin Franklin stated, “Energy
and persistence alter all things.” The
Chamber has persisted in its economic
development efforts for nearly 120 years,
promoting economic vitality and strength
in the Jefferson City area and partnering
in activities that improve the economy
and quality of life for our community.
In this issue of Chamber TODAY, you’ll
learn about incentive programs in place to
assist in business attraction and expansion. You’ll learn about local companies
that are expanding and adding capital
investment and new jobs. You’ll also learn
about incentive programs for the revitalization of our city’s core.
Together, we have the responsibility
of providing hope for the future. It takes
energy. It takes
persistence. The
Chamber is committed to inspiring the
power and energy
to get the job done.
We have a wonderful community.
It’s a great place to
live, work, and enjoy life. Don’t take
it for granted. Take
Bob Scruggs
time to give thanks
for your community. I count it as one of my many blessings
and I hope you do, too.
It has been a privilege to serve as the
Chamber Chairman this year. Joe Scheppers will take over the reins in 2013. I look
forward to his leadership as I continue
serving on the Board as Chairman-Emeritus.
Have a wonderful, joy-filled holiday
season.
Economic Development Metrics Alpla and Unilever to expand
There are approximately 15,000
economic development organizations
(EDOs) in the United
States today operating to increase the
Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) of
their local communities. Most of
Randy Allen
these organizations
President/CEO
receive some, if
not all, public support through taxes or
appropriations. These organizations are
generally made up of three types: Not for
Profit, non-governmental entities; local
government agencies, or local chambers
of commerce. In the case of Chamber
EDOs, those services are supported
through contracts with local governments
or private organizations.
In nearly all cases these EDOs report
on some type of economic development
metrics. An examination of the metrics
used by these organizations reveals a
huge variation in what is measured and to
what extent the presumed effectiveness
and efficiency of those services is measured. Keep in mind that the economic
development process is a service and is
about facilitating job creation and capital
investment opportunities, and, in the end,
an increase in the local gross domestic
product.
Each of these organizations operates in a different environment. In some
communities the public sector plays the
larger role in the economic engine and in
others the private sector is the driving
factor. In all locations the combination of
those two influences determines the extent of growth and prosperity. In addition,
geography, climate, population, laws,
regulation, culture and infrastructure all
help determine the ability to sustain and
increase GDP.
When providing economic development services the most important work
is the facilitation and coordination of key
services to assist this growth. No one
organization can do this on their own. It
takes business and government working together to create and sustain that
fire. Since the 1980s the Jefferson City
Area Chamber of Commerce has worked
under contract with the City and County
to develop strategies to provide those
essential services.
Since 2006 those strategies have
included enhanced efforts in business
attraction, business retention and expansion, business climate and incentives,
community development, small business development, and acquisition and
improvement of industrial real estate.
Those strategies and the result of
that effort have been reported continuously since 2007 to the City and the
County to fulfill the economic development services contracts. The Jefferson
City Area Chamber of Commerce takes
very seriously this role in representing
the citizens of Jefferson City and Cole
County. During that 5 year period, each
annual report highlights the details of
use of those resources and the amount
of jobs and investment added to the
community through these efforts along
with the other activities required of any
Economic Development Organization.
For example, the latest annual report
shows that during the 2007-2011 period
the Chamber assisted existing businesses with 17 projects leading directly to
expand manufacturing employment by
563 jobs and over $119 million dollars of
real and personal property investment in
Jefferson City. The annual payroll impact
of just that one metric is more than $17
million dollars per year.
For a complete look at the Chamber’s
efforts I welcome your perusal of the
2011 Annual Report filed last March. It is
available online at jcchamber.org. I welcome your thoughtful comments about
the work the Chamber is doing on behalf
of the City and County and its 2000
members. I can be reached at 634-3616
or randyallen@chamber.org
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Unilever has announced plans to
increase the capacity
of its Jefferson City
based Home and Personal Care facility. As a
result, Unilever-JC will
generate a local investShaun
ment of approximately
Sappenfield
$23.28 million and creExisting Business
ate 61 new jobs in 2013.
Manager
Unilever, formerly
Cheesebrough-Ponds, has been producing product from its current facility since
1965. Locally, Unilever-JC produces a
variety of personal care
products - Axe, Clear,
Dove, Suave, Sunsilk
and Vaseline Intensive
Care.
Across town, Alpla,
Inc. has also announced
plans to increase
capacity at their facility located on Militia
Drive. Alpla’s expansion
will produce an investment of $2.0 million and
produce an additional
25 new jobs. Alpla, Inc.,
which supplies personal care packaging to
Unilever-JC, began producing injection-molded
products in 2005. Alpla
produces a variety of
extrusion blow molding
products at its Jefferson City facility.
“This announcement is wonderful
news for our community,” said Bob
Scruggs, Chamber Chairman. “Significant
investments made by both Unilever and
Alpla demonstrate a long-term commitment to Jefferson City.” Currently, Unilever and Alpla collectively employ over
400 individuals with that number to swell
to just over 500 in the coming months.
Sonoco Plastics, (located on 1621
Maytag Drive) which also supplies
personal care packaging to Unilever-JC,
will experience a significant increase in
volumes as a direct result of Unilever-JC’s
announcement. Sonoco Plastics, formerly
Matrix Packaging, began production in
Jefferson City in 2005. “If you combine
the anticipated employment projections
of Unilever-JC, Alpla and Sonoco Plastics,
the trifecta accounts for nearly 700 jobs
for the local economy.” said Sappenfield.
“When communities lend economic support, the ripple effect can sometimes go
unnoticed but the opposite can potentially lead to stagnation.”
Partnerships between business and
communities are of foremost importance
Alpla
Unilever
and contribute to the success of the local
economy. The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the
City of Jefferson, Cole County, Jefferson
City Public Schools and Missouri Department of Economic Development, worked
together with Unilever-JC and Alpla, Inc.
to provide assistance through an Industrial Revenue Bond and Enhanced Enterprise Zone Program.
Financial assistance was provided to
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Jefferson City Area Chamber TODAY
New Chamber board members to take office in January A local look at Black
Friday and Small
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2013 Executive Committee – Chamber Board of Directors
Joe Scheppers
Chairman
N. H. Scheppers
Distributing
Bob Scruggs,
Chairman-Emeritus
Scruggs Lumber Co.
Bob Gilbert
Chairman-Elect
Bartlett & West
Joe Scheppers, N. H. Scheppers
Distributing, will serve as the Chairman of
the Board for 2013. Bob Gilbert, Bartlett
& West, is Chairman-Elect. Bob Scruggs,
Scruggs Lumber, will remain on the Board
as Chairman-Emeritus, Gregg Bexten,
Hawthorn Bank, will serve as the board
Dan Westhues
Treasurer-Elect
Central Bank
Gregg Bexten
Treasurer
Hawthorn Bank
treasurer for 2012. Treasurer-Elect is
Dan Westhues, Central Bank.
Six new directors were elected to
serve a three year- term: Stephanie
Bell, Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, LLC;
Donna Deetz, Click2Sell4U; Roger
Dudenhoeffer, Jefferson Bank; Vicki
Schwinke, Linn State Technical College;
Leslie Tanner, Central Bank; and Lonna
Trammell, Ameren Missouri. Terry
Donner, Scholastic Inc. was selected by
the Leadership Jefferson Class of 2012
to serve a one-year term as an ex-officio
member of the Board of Directors.
StartUp Jefferson City focuses on 2013
With a
successful year
behind them,
StartUp Jefferson
City members
are focused
on re-engaging
entrepreneurs in
2013. Steering
committee members have been discussing
potential outreach and support programs,
with more emphasis on promotion and
networking opportunities. “We’ve come a
long way in a short amount of time,” said
Mike Honeywell, StartUp JC Chairman.
“We assembled a working committee
in February of this year, and by April
our first StartUp event was held.” In
October, StartUp Jefferson City held
its final event, Pitch It & Win It, which
featured business pitches from fourteen
aspiring entrepreneurs.
“Let’s keep the momentum rolling,”
said Shaun Sappenfield, Existing
Business Manager with the Chamber.
“We were extremely excited with the
interest generated by our outreach
efforts this past year.” Based on
the overall participation of budding
entrepreneurs in 2012, Startup Jefferson
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to prepare outreach opportunities for
the coming year. Still in the planning
stages, the committee has identified three
specific outreach programs for 2013 in
addition to recruitment and networking
opportunities:
• Motivation and Resource Event (Spring)
• Pitch Competition (Late Spring)
• Second Pitch Competition (Fall)
StartUp members have also discussed
the value of connecting entrepreneurs in
a less structured social gathering. The
event would serve a dual role, connecting
local entrepreneurs with each other and
as a recruitment tool for the StartUp
Jefferson City group. “We hope to gather
entrepreneurs, potential investors and
StartUp members together for a time to
network,” said Honeywell. “Connecting to
the proper resources, both financial and
educational, can be very beneficial to a
potential start-up company.”
In addition, a greater emphasis
will be put on marketing StartUp JC’s
business incubator space located at 411
Madison Street (suite 200) and identifying
additional financial resources to assist
with programming and marketing
efforts in 2013. To date, financial and
organizational support for StartUp
Jefferson City has come from specific
local business owners, volunteers, and a
partnership with the Jefferson City Area
Chamber of Commerce.
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“We had a nice turnout”, observed
Donna Deetz, President of Downtown
Jefferson City and Chamber Board
member. “We think it will grow larger
next year as the event matures.”
According an Entrepreneur.com
article, shoppers nationwide spent
an estimated $5.5 billion at small
businesses on November 24th. That
translates to an estimated $2.8 million
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With Black Friday seemingly geared
toward larger businesses, local
small businesses worked together to
raise their profile during the holiday
shopping period. Small Business
Saturday was held on November 24th,
and was a joint effort of Central Bank,
Downtown Jefferson City, Westside,
Southside, Eastside and Apache Flats
business associations.
New Chamber Ambassadors
appointed to serve two year term
Chamber Board Chair, Bob Scruggs,
Scruggs Lumber Company, recently
appointed nine new Ambassadors to
serve a two-year term. The Chamber
Ambassadors serve a very important role
in the Chamber. This dedicated group
of individuals represents the Chamber
at numerous ribbon cuttings, ground
breakings and other special events in
the community, as well as serving on
the Chamber’s membership drive in the
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According to the National Retail
Federation (NRF), Black Friday was
a monumental day for the nation’s
retailers. A survey conducted for the
organization indicated 139 million
people shopped during the four days
starting on Thanksgiving, spending
an estimated $59.1 billion during the
period.
Based on those numbers, the
Jefferson City Area Chamber of
Commerce estimates Black Friday sales
within the Jefferson City MSA (made up
of Callaway, Cole, Moniteau and Osage
counties) to be nearly $30 million
during the same 4-day period.
Overall, the NRF forecasts holiday
sales to increase 4.1% this year, up
to $586.1 billion nationwide. Applied
proportionally to the Jefferson City
MSA, it means sales of an estimated
$301 million in total holiday sales for
the area. While the 4.1% forecasted
increase is substantial, it is less than
2011, when actual holiday sales grew
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Jefferson City Area Chamber TODAY
Making good decisions on Economic Development incentives
Does Jefferson City
have the right tools and
incentives in place if
a new opportunity or
expanding company
knocks on our door?
Do we have the right
resources necessary for
Missy Bonnot
a quick and appropriate
Director, Economic
response?
Development
In the last several
years the Chamber has been working
diligently on just that….making sure we
have tools in our Economic Development
toolbox for that right opportunity. Thankfully, even in this sluggish time, opportunity has been at our door. In this issue,
you will learn about Unilever and Alpla
both selecting Jefferson City as the place
to add substantial investment to their
facilities, as well as create many high paying jobs. Certainly, they have confidence
in our community.
In the past several decades, Jefferson
City has been “fat and sassy”. We didn’t
have to do much to keep our economy
churning. We were, of course, the state
capital! In the past, our idea of a job creation plan fell heavily on the shoulders of
our State Governor. But those days have
vanished and today we have just over
14,400 state employees in Cole County,
compared to just under 16,000 in 2005.
So what do we do to ensure growth
and economic prosperity? First of all,
we have to look in our toolbox. In 2005,
we had our first strategic plan commissioned since 1982. The Chamber hired a
firm based in Atlanta, GA, and I still recall
the words of Mac Holiday, President of
Market Street Services, say “Jefferson City
is woefully underfunded and understaffed
in economic development for the size of
your community.” Our community leaders took those words to heart and today
we have a staff of 4 (compared to 1.5 in
2005) who work on economic development activities on behalf of the Jefferson
City area.
But another thing we have to do is be
“dressed out and ready to play the game.”
Therefore, an Incentives Task Force
(ITF) comprised of all our ED partners
was formed. Jefferson City, Cole County,
Jefferson City Public Schools and the
Chamber all came together to talk incentives. This truly was a game changer for
our community. Now we have incentives
available for new companies and even
more importantly, our existing companies. Well over 80% of all job creation
comes from our existing companies and it
is very important to keep them competitive when they are vying for a potential
expansion.
Why offer incentives to companies? It
is estimated that annually about 15,000
sions on the location of jobs and investment. The ITF analyzes every company
request and bases the decision on creation of high paying jobs and return on
investment to our community.
The role of incentives in economic
What is the Incentives Task Force?
The ITF was created in 2008 and it
is comprised of Jefferson City Public
Schools, City of Jefferson, County of
Cole and the Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee. The group
develops incentive policies for new and
existing business and makes recommencommunities compete for roughly 1,500
industrial development projects nationally. That is some stiff competition!
Virtually every state in the country has
an economic development program to recruit and retain industry. Local jurisdictions and thousands of cities, towns and
counties across the United States, and
even more globally, compete for the same
companies.
Economic Development incentives
are investments made by state and local
governments to influence corporate deci-
dation to the City Council for approval.
Many project factors are considered
including average wage, new jobs created and new investment to the community before incentives are offered to
a company.
development has and continues to be
controversial. When businesses choose
between two or more communities they
weigh several factors of the business
climate based on their industry. Incentives are part of the selection process but
rarely do they drive the decision until the
last few sites are being considered. Nevertheless, having an incentives program
in place is critical to business attraction
and expansion. Without incentives in
place, we would most certainly miss many
opportunities.
Old Town offers investment opportunities
Revitalizing Old Town, one building at a time.
When individuals consider investments
in real property, many are beginning to
look to Old Town. Old Town is the term
used for the portions of Jefferson City
which existed in the early 1950s: roughly,
the area border by Clark Avenue on the
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New Munichburg streetscape dazzles in Old Town
east to Dix Road on the west; and from the
Missouri River on the north to Stadium
Boulevard on the south.
Why consider Old Town? First, Old
Town is an important part of Jefferson
City’s history. The area’s history is part
of its appeal. However, this is not about
simple nostalgia; it’s about the area being able to be in a position to carry its
weight. “Increasing property values in
Old Town means the area is contributing
more to the community as a whole, and
also means Jefferson City’s economy is
healthy”, remarked Phil Freeman, Old
Town Revitalization Company Board President. “As the older
areas of Jefferson
City regain economic footing, the whole
community reaps
the benefits.”
To use an analogy, Old Town’s
function is the same
as that of a bicycle
wheel’s hub: if the
center is not sound,
the whole wheel’s
structure is compromised.
In order to
strengthen Old
Town, the Chamber and the Old
Town Revitalization
Company (OTRC)
have partnered
to market the Old
Town area to both
homeowners and
investors alike via
several innovative
programs. Certain
conditions apply to
each program.
Adaptive Reuse
Program--The Adaptive Reuse Program
is intended to
provide options for buildings which are no
longer suitable for their original purpose,
yet still offer much to the character of the
area. For example, if an investor were to
consider the conversion of an old factory into apartments, he or she could be
eligible to receive a two-year tax abatement and reduced permitting fees for the
property.
Single Family Loan Program—A consortium of local banks have joined together to bring $2.5 million in single-family
loans to Old Town. This program offers
less stringent eligibility requirements,
lower fees (no mortgage insurance), lower
down payment and favorable rates to
help people purchase a single-family home
in Old Town. To participate, buyers must
purchase a residence in Old Town that
was built prior to 1951. Contact the residential loan departments at Central Bank,
Hawthorn Bank, Home Savings Bank, Jefferson Bank or Providence Bank, or ask
your Realtor for more information.
Down Payment Incentive Program—
This program assists first time homeowners purchasing a residence in Old Town,
and is designed to encourage owner
occupied homes in Old Town. As before,
the property must have been built prior
to 1951 and be valued at a minimum of
$40,000. It also must have been vacant
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der to match the city’s
incentive. Applications must be submitted prior to purchase.
Residential Tax Reimbursement
Program—This program is part of a
larger city strategy to encourage prospective homeowners to purchase and live
in older homes in Old Town. Individuals
who have purchased a home built prior
1951 that was previously used for some
purpose other than exclusively owner
occupied single resident homes, may be
eligible to receive reimbursement of property tax from the city. Some other eligibility requirements must also be met.
Taken together, these incentive programs are vital tools in the effort to rejuvenate the core of Jefferson City. For questions or clarification on these programs,
or to potentially donate unwanted real
property to the OTRC, call 573-522-4313 or
visit www.oldtownjc.com.
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Prayer Breakfast
message resonates
Over 250 people gathered at Missouri
Farm Bureau on November 21st to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season
at the Chamber’s 33rd Annual Prayer
Breakfast. Sponsored by Senator Mike
Kehoe, the Prayer Breakfast is part celebration of National Farm-City Week and
part kick off of the holiday season.
“This is one of my favorite events”,
remarked Senator Kehoe. “Our area has
so much to be thankful for, and the Prayer
Breakfast is a grand tradition. I’m proud
to be a part of it.”
The event was emceed by KRCG sportscaster and Naught-Naught Agency spokesperson Rod Smith. Pastor Russ Bowder of
Trinity Lutheran Church offered the invocation. The Kenny and Ronda Anderson
family was recognized as the Cole County
Farm Family of the Year. The Anderson
family farm produces over 20,000 tomatoes a week during portions of the growing season.
The keynote speaker was longtime
Chamber member Jim Wieberg, the
founder and manager of the Center for
Mental Wellness at Capitol Region Medical Center. Mr. Wieberg recounted how,
when he was a youngster growing up on a
farm in rural central Missouri, an anonymous benefactor enabled him to seek his
dreams of higher education.
Mr. Wieberg noted the ripple effect of
that act of kindness. “This instance of
generosity has had a profound impact not
only on my life, but also the lives of many
Missouri’s General Assembly
invited to attend
Taste of Jefferson City
The annual Taste of Jefferson City is
scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2013
at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention
Center from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This
Legislative Reception is hosted to give
the members and staff of the Missouri
General Assembly a warm welcome to our
Jim Wieberg of Capitol Region Medical Center was community.
This event gives us the great opportuthe Prayer Breakfast Keynote Speaker
nity to welcome back the legislators who
others.” He urged attendees to be genercall Jefferson City their “home away from
ous with their time, talent and financial
home” as well as to meet and greet those
resources, and to live each day to the
newly elected senators and representafullest.
tives. “With the Legislature in session
“It was an inspiring message and was
from January 9 to May 17, the economic
an example the far-reaching effects of
impact is tremendous to our commubeing generous”, said Jeff Hoelscher,
nity” shared Missy Bonnot, Director of
Cole County Communities Chairman. “To Economic Development for the Jefferson
me, it set a great tone for the upcoming
City Area Chamber of Commerce. “We
Christmas season.”
hold Taste of Jefferson City not only to
The event wrapped up with musical en- welcome the legislators back but also to
tertainment by “Maker’s Dozen”, Immanprovide Chamber members in the food
uel Lutheran Honey Creek’s bluegrass/
and beverage industry an opportunity to
gospel group.
showcase their business to this large and
The Prayer Breakfast is just one exactive customer base.”
ample of the activities the Chamber’s Cole
This event is tradeshow style and each
County Communities Committee engages vendor provides a sampling of their favorin. The group also works on issues of im- ite food and beverage items. Last year
portance to Cole County residents as well over 40 chamber members participated in
as businesses, and Chamber membership the event and brought in a record crowd.
is not required. For more information or
Tickets are $60 each and the event is
to join the Committee, please call 573-634- open to the public. Tickets can be pur3616 or visit www.jcchamber.org.
chased by contacting Ashley D’Eagle with
Taste of Jefferson City
Legislative Reception
Wednesday,
January 9th, 2013
at Capitol Plaza Hotel
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Spend the evening visiting with the
new and returning members of the Missouri General Assembly while sampling
the delicious fare from many chamber
member businesses.
Tickets are available for $60 and can
be purchased by contacting Ashley,
ashleydeagle@jcchamber.org or 573638-3590.
the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, ashleydeagle@jcchamber.org or
573.638.3590. Registration is also available
on the Chamber’s website, www.jeffersoncitychamber.org .
Jefferson City’s Living Windows exemplifies area’s quality of life
Downtown Jefferson City’s Living Windows is a traditional Christmas feast for
the senses. The sounds of sleigh bells,
the taste of cinnamon roasted almonds
and the aroma of fresh coffee in the air
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are but a few of the options to delight the
senses.
“It’s a great time isn’t it?” a smiling
event chairman Sam Bushman asked
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Tuxedos and Gifts. “Hayrides, singing,
dancing, and participation from over 50
community groups—what’s not to like?”
Evidently people do like the Living
Windows celebration because an estimated 20,000-25,000 people showed up to
experience it. “It’s a wonderful event. It
kind of reminds me of when I was a young
boy,” winked Chamber Chairman Bob
Scruggs. “It’s gratifying not only to see so
many folks come out to enjoy Downtown
Jefferson City’s celebration of the holiday
season, but to see part of the results of
efforts to rebuild a vibrant city core.”
In the not-too-distant past, it wasn’t
too difficult to find empty storefronts
in Downtown Jefferson City. Now, it’s
become a challenge to find storefronts
for the many groups which want to participate in this iconic celebration of the
holiday season.
A sea of several blocks of people took
in the sights and sounds. Whether gazing at the outline of the Christmas lights
on the downtown buildings or watching
docents lead visitors on candlelight tours
of the Governor’s Mansion, it was easy
to imagine being transported to another
time.
“I think people get a kick out of an oldstyle Christmas”, said Downtown Jefferson
City President Donna Deetz. “Santa Claus
was at Hawthorn Bank giving away chocolate bars, a tradition that goes back to at
least the 1930’s. This event is just more
evidence that Downtown Jefferson City is
where past meets prologue.”
Apartment dwellers in Downtown Jefferson City got birds-eye views of the merriment. Jeff Naught lives in a downtown
apartment. “Events like these remind me
that if you like being where the action is,
living in the center of the city is as good as
it gets.”
Events like Living Windows, Thursday
Night Live!, Old Munichburg’s Oktoberfest,
the Southside’s Blues, Brews and Brats
Festival and the EastSide’s Cinco De Mayo
are becoming more important to attracting
individuals to live and work in Jefferson
City. “As these events grow and bring more
people to the community, these celebrations function as a showcase of Jefferson
City’s quality of life,” noted Mark Mehmert,
the Chamber’s Community Development
Manager. “Entertainment options are essential to attracting future residents.”
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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
Thursday, December 20
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Media Sponsor
Members Making Connections . . .
Special thanks to Munichburg Tavern and St. Mary’s Health Center
for co-sponsoring the November Chamber Connections. Thanks also
to KAT Country 94.3 for serving as the media sponsor.
Baymont Inn &
Suites/R Bar
Co-Sponsor
Jefferson Bank
Jim Logan, Jim Logan Audio, was the winner
of a door prize presented by Bev Stafford and
Heather Feeler, St. Mary’s Health Center.
Jay Carroll, Wells Fargo Advisors, won the door
prize from Munichburg Tavern .
Debbie Campbell, Medical Business Office,
and Sherri Handke, Columbia Insurance Group, greet members as they arrive.
Derrick Tatum, Choices for People, and Rob
Sachse, Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning,
won the Chamber Buddies drawing.
Baymont & the R Bar offer a great
facility with down home hospitality.
Baymont Inn & Suites is finishing its
2nd full year under the new flagship.
Sales Manager, David Wallace says they
have been increasing market share each
year and are always looking to the future.
All guest rooms feature refrigerators,
microwaves, free wireless internet, free
continental breakfast and other additional
extras. The R Bar features a great selection of wines, seasonal draft beers and
your favorite adult beverages. And our 4
banquet rooms can accommodate groups
from 10 to 60 people.
Owners: Mark & Lori Randolph & Kim &
Mike Vanstavern
Address: 319 West Miller, JC, MO 65101
Hours: 4:00pm to 11:00pm
Years in Business: Purchased hotel
August 26, 2005.
Jenna Meyer,
William Woods
University, won
the door prize
from Chez Monet,
our November
Friday Coffee
sponsor.
$250 in Local Gift Card Give-A-Ways
at Connections from Jefferson Bank
Jefferson Bank is doing their part to
promote local businesses by giving away
ten $25 gift cards to local businesses as
door prizes at the Chamber Connections
on Dec 20! Jefferson Bank offers a full line
of financial services including checking,
services and loans. Plus, a FULL suite of
ONLINE services including the newest service – MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT … deposit
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President: Ken Theroff
Address: 700 Southwest Boulevard
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F and 9am to
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Leadership Jefferson City gearing
up for another great year
The Leadership Jefferson City Steering Committee has been working hard to
make the 2013 program better than ever.
“We are very fortunate to have energized
volunteers that continually find new ways
to improve the sessions year after year,”
commented Angi Baugher, Director of
Finance & Administrations.
New this year, the class will participate
in a day and a half retreat on January 10
& 11 to kick-off the 2013 program. The
retreat will include a getting-to-know-you
segment, team building, and a host of
other fun engaging activities; along with a
presentation from Dr. Gary Kramer, which
is always a wonderful way to start the program. Dr. Kramer provides a vast array
of photos and stories as he presents the
“History of Jefferson City”.
Participants will participate in 11 sessions to learn more about volunteerism,
local government, education, technology, diversity, wellness/healthcare, state
government, industry, media, and arts &
recreation. The Leadership Jefferson City
Selection Committee reviewed the numerous applications and has chosen the 30
participants for the Class of 2013. These
participants will be announced, along
with the 2013 sponsors, in the January
issue of Chamber TODAY.
Businesses interested in becoming a
sponsor for the Leadership Jefferson City
program, please contact Dana Struemph
(573) 638-3589, danastruemph@jcchamber.org,
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of Recycle, Reuse, and Reclaim
Awards to be presented at
Chamber Gala January 25, 2013
The Chamber’s 120th Gala & Annual
Meeting will honor outgoing Chamber
Chair Bob Scruggs and other distinguished leaders who have served our
community well. The event will feature
an inaugural address by Joe Scheppers,
2013 Chamber Chair. Retiring board members and officers will also be recognized
for their service. Awards to be presented
include the Chamber Chairman’s Award,
the William W. Quigg Leadership Award,
Chamber Meritorious Civic Service Award
William Woods enrollment representatives, Stan Mantle and Theresa McClellan, deliver large envelopes to
Special Learning Center staff, Debbie Hamler and Pam Mayfield.
and the Fast Forward Award. After the
dinner and awards program, guests will
be invited to stay for the after party held
in the hotel.
The Annual Gala is scheduled for
Friday evening January 25 at the Capitol
Plaza Hotel. Co-chairs Jason Luebbering, Cole County Industries, and Sarah
Alsager, Communique, are pleased to
announce this year’s theme: “In Tune.”
They and the committee are working hard
to make the gala a spectacular event.
hYPe names new board
members; recaps successful year
Jim Diemer, Ameren
Missouri, was honored at
the December lunch for
Logos, titles and contact information
Childhood Center, Special Learning Cenhis service as 2012 chair
come and go in business, and out of date
ter, St. Peter Interparish School and Helias
of hYPe. Outgoing board
materials pile up. Consider your school
Catholic High School.
members Stephanie Bell.
partner before you relegate to the reAppreciative and creative educators
cycle bin. When William Woods’ evening
cite a myriad of uses for such paper prod- Blitz, Bardgett & Deutch; Farrah Fite, The
Rocket Group; Linette Sommerer, Evers
program name changed, the boxes (and
ucts including envelopes to send notices
boxes) of large envelopes were shared
and work home, origami, practice folding & Co.; Tammy Nobles, Lincoln University;
Heidi Lucas, Central MO Community
with area schools including Jefferson City and cutting, and even using labels to reAction, were also recognized for their
Academic Center (JCAC), Southwest Early use the envelopes.
service. 2013 hYPe board members include: Chair Heather Luebbert, MO Farm
Bureau; Chair Elect Brandon Wooley,
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Capital Mortgage Solutions; Secretary
TaNea Graves, G2 Gallery, Catering &
Unilever-JC and Alpla, Inc. via a Chapter
ditional payroll and capital investments
Events; Social Chair Kayla Wilbers, Huber
100 Industrial Revenue Bond which allows created by Alpla, Inc. In 2009, specific
& Associates; Membership Chair Stacia
for abatement on both real and personal
census tracts within Jefferson City and
Carr, Hawthorn Bank; Education Chair
property taxes assessed at the local level. Cole County were designated as eligible
“The use of tax abatements to attract,
zones by the Missouri Department of Eco- Ken Hussey, Jefferson City YMCA; Government Chair Jason Cecil, Capital Region
retain and encourage economic growth is nomic Development. To date, four local
a powerful tool,” said Sappenfield. “Both
manufacturers (including Alpla, Inc.) have Medical Center; Service Chair Heidi
Lucas, Central MO Community Action;
Unilever and Alpla have multiple sites in
received tax credits based on additional
University Relations Chair Andrea Armthe U.S. and around the world. Providing
payroll and capital investment.
strong, Andrea Armstrong Consulting;
assistance at the local level sends a strong
When competing in the global market
and Marketing Chair Cassandra Atchison,
message that our community supports
place communities must be aggressive in
Modern Litho/Brown Printing.
the long-term goals of local industry.”
their efforts to retain existing industry.
The young professionals group had a
In addition, the Missouri Department
Incentives, whether provided by local or
very busy year, growing to over 400 memstate government, play a major role in
of Economic Development approved
bers. Monthly meetings and socials were
$124,711 in Enhanced Enterprise Zone
a company’s decision of where to place
held. The group is looking forward to 2013
tax credits, which were based on adfuture capital investments.
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and encourages any young professionals
in the community to become a member
of this growing organization. For information about the group, contact Susan
Albert at the Chamber.
New Members
The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce extends a warm
welcome to individuals and firms who have recently joined the
Chamber to help promote the development and enhance the
economy of the Jefferson City area.
America’s Car Mart
Travis Boley, General Manager
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Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-5090
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Jefferson City, MO 65109
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