Description

Please join us at Summit Pizza, 1543 NE Douglas St., Lee's Summit, MO, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., as we support a locally owned business and hear from owners Susan Sims and Max Sisson about their passion for food, entrepreneurship, and how they support the community. 

This will be a no-host lunch, with each attendee responsible for purchasing their own meal and beverage as a way to directly support Susan and Max's business and build a meaningful connection with them. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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 & Business and Bagels Workshops
(March, June, August  & December)

This month focuses on a Community Service Project please register and we will update the group on where our location will be.  We also want to remind you that we have our Business & Bagels Workshop held at Bridge Space this month. Please register in advance, as coffee and bagels are provided.

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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.