RISE Committee

Description

Please join the Chamber RISE Committee at Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, located at 638 Route 291 in Lee’s Summit, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy a no-host lunch while supporting a locally owned business and hearing from the owner of three locations, Steve Zanone, and Manager Laura Thomas. Steve will share the story behind Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, his journey in building connections, and how they’ve become involved in the communities they serve.

This is a no-host lunch, with each attendee purchasing their own meal and beverage. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support a local business, connect with fellow Chamber members, and learn more about Steve and Laura’s experiences in our community!

Committee Meeting Schedule

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.

Quarterly Meeting Structure

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, August & 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, September & 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.