Description

There is no RISE Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 18th. During our July meeting, we chose to switch our luncheon and service project months to accommodate Lee’s Summit Social Services’ immediate “Back to School” needs.

The RISE Committee volunteered with Lee’s Summit Social Services on August 6 and 7 to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. Committee volunteers assisted children and families with selecting clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies to help ensure they had what they needed for a successful start to the new school year.

We hope you can join us for our next meeting on September 15th from 11:00 - 12:30 as we strengthen relationships with one of our locally owned Chamber-member restaurants. 

RISE Committee meeting at Summit Pizza on Sept. 15th - Please register with the link below:

https://leessummitchamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/rise-committee-1598645?sourceTypeId=Hub

Quarterly Meeting Structure

Committee meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please note: Locations vary each month.

Kindly register in advance to receive location details and meeting notifications.

First Month – Committee Planning Meeting
Location: LS Chamber Office, 220 SE Main St.
(January, April, July & October)

Second Month – Build Relationships & Outreach
Location: A locally owned Chamber-member restaurant
(February, May, September & November)

Each restaurant owner will share briefly about their business. Attendees are encouraged to purchase their own meal and beverage as a way to intentionally support that business.

Third Month – Collaborate & Engage with Strategic Partnerships
(March, June, August & December)

RISE Committee Purpose:

Educates and creates opportunities within the Lee’s Summit Chamber to encourage engagement, strengthen connections, and support the growth of a thriving, welcoming, and connected business community.

Goals:

1. Provide Education
Offer quarterly Business and Bagels workshops that deliver practical insights, tools, and conversations to help businesses navigate today’s evolving business climate and position themselves for success.

2. Build Relationships
Strengthen relationships with a diverse range of Chamber members to encourage participation, foster connection, and increase engagement across the business community.

3. Collaborate and Engage with Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate and engage with key community partners (i.e. City of Lee’s Summit, LSR7, community colleges, nonprofits, and other organizations) to align efforts that strengthen the local business climate and positively impact the Lee’s Summit community.