DiscoverJeffersoN CITY Cole County, Missouri Community Profile & 2017 Chamber Directory www.jeffersoncitychamber.org 1 Janet Weckenborg Capital Region Medical Center 2017 Chamber Chair Welcome to Jefferson City, state capital of Missouri I am confident you will quickly discover that our community is a great one. The Jefferson City area is a wonderful place to work, live, and enjoy life. Our Chamber of Commerce is a strong network of businesses, focused on promoting the economic vitality and strength of the Jefferson City area by advocating for business people, providing valuable services to members and partnering with the community in activities that improve the economy and quality of life. I am proud of our community and I hope that you take the time to experience all we have to offer. We are pleased to highlight many of our community’s great qualities in this publication. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer to Jefferson City, we invite you to use it as your personal community and business resource. On these pages you will discover facts about our community and learn about the many companies and organizations that make Jefferson City a great place to live and work. Janet Weckenborg TABLE OF CONTENTS Discover Jefferson City........................................................................................................3 Chamber Staff.........................................................................................................................4 Chamber Board of Directors..............................................................................................5 Chamber Benefits/ Resources........................................................................................6-7 Young Professionals..........................................................................................................8-9 Fast Facts.................................................................................................................................10 Business & Industry..............................................................................................................12 Attractions......................................................................................................................14-15 Arts & Entertainment .................................................................................................16-17 Dining & Shopping..............................................................................................................18 Education........................................................................................................................20-21 Health Care............................................................................................................................22 Worship & Charitable Organizations.............................................................................23 573-634-3616 • Fax: 573-634-3805 Festivals & Special Events..................................................................................................24 213 Adams Street, P.O. Box 776 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Recreational Opportunities.......................................................................................26-27 www.jeffersoncitychamber.org Celebrating Community Growth...................................................................................29 Business Index................................................................................................................31-37 Visit www.jeffersoncitychamber.org for the Online Directory with new members and updates as well as Buyer’s Guide...................................................................................................................38-57 other valuable community information! Who’s Who.......................................................................................................................58-80 2 2017 Community Profile/Chamber Directory Discover Jefferson City A great place to visit or call home Nearly 200 years ago, the small excellent health care, entertainment and recreational trading post called Lohman’s Landing opportunities, Jefferson City offers something for everyone. We was chosen as the new state capital enjoy all the amenities and opportunities of a larger city, but with of Missouri and came to be known a population of just over 43,000, it’s easy to make friends, know as Jefferson City. The site was valued your neighbors and become involved in the community. for its proximity to the Osage and Missouri Rivers, its picturesque Jefferson City is a vibrant community where community rolling hills and its bluff to bluff leaders and local government work together to grow the beauty. Although the community has economy and improve the quality of life. With a median changed a great deal over the course income near the national average and a cost of living that is of 200 years, Jefferson City embraces approximately 18% below the national average and a low rate its history and continues to be a of unemployment, the Jefferson City area is a great place to live charming and beautiful state capital. and work. We guarantee this: Jefferson City’s captivating beauty and charm and its warm and friendly people will capture a Named America’s Most Beautiful Small Town by Rand permanent place in your heart. McNally in 2014, Jefferson City has a lot to offer to visitors and to its residents. From its scenic beauty to economic We invite you to discover all our community has to offer. opportunities, leading business and educational institutions, www.jeffersoncitychamber.org 3 CHAMBER STAFF The Chamber has served our community since 1893 when it was first organized as The Commercial Club. From its advocacy for the construction of the bridges across the Missouri River to its current involvement in Our Mission... riverfront development, the Chamber’s mission is to “Grow JCMO.” We are pleased to work together with our businesses and community leaders to to promote economic vitality and strengthen the local economy and increase opportunities for our residents, strength in the Jefferson City area not only for this generation, but for generations to come. and be a leading public policy advocate for business people; to If you look around our community, you’ll see many signs of growth. A provide valuable services to our new recreation and wellness facility recently opened. The new Boys & Girls members; and, fully participate and Club will open its doors in 2017. The recently passed school bond issue partner in activities that improve the for JCPS is a huge win for our community. Tourism is growing and business economy and quality of life. expansions are creating new jobs. Working together, we are making positive #GrowJCMO Randy Allen, President/CEO strides in development and revitalization projects with the common goal of [email protected] making Jefferson City a great place to live and work. We are equally excited 573.638.3580 about our community’s future as together we “Grow JCMO.” Angi Baugher Missy Bonnot Susan Neill Dawdy Shaun Sappenfield Director, Finance & Administration Director, Economic Development Director, Membership Existing Business Manager [email protected] [email protected] & Special Events [email protected] 573.638.3581 573.638.3582 [email protected] 573.638.3586 573.638.3584 Linda Funke Tanya Pleus Dana Struemph Ashley Temme Assistant, Communications Assistant, Membership Assistant, Education Assistant, Economic & Member Services & Special Events & Accounting Development [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 573.638.3588 573.638.3583 573.638.3589 573.638.3590 573-634-3616 | Fax: 573-634-3805 213 Adams Street, P.O. Box 776 | Jefferson City, MO 65102 www.jeffersoncitychamber.org 4 2017 Community Profile/Chamber Directory EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Janet Weckenborg Bill Plank Dan Westhues Brandy Bryant Darren Heckman Jason Otke Chip Webb Capital Region Medical Naught-Naught Central Bank Jefferson Bank High 5 Dick Otke Construction Ameren Missouri Center Agency Chairman-Emeritus Treasurer Communications, Inc. Member-at-Large Member-at-Large Chairman Chair-Elect Treasurer-Elect BOARD OF DIRECTORS Spencer Allen Paula Benne Cathy Brown Sam Bushman Jeff Davidson Rod Dolph St. Joseph Cathedral C & S Business Services, State of Missouri County of Cole Modern - Litho- Print Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. School Inc. Terry Donner Karen Enloe Morgan Fechtel Diane Gillespie Kathleen Graessle Amber Hall Scholastic Inc. Jefferson City Public Fechtel Beverage & Jefferson City Convention Williams- Keepers LLC Jefferson City Young Schools Foundation Sales, Inc. & Visitors Bureau Professionals Nathan Hays Dr. Larry Linthacum Susan Mankoski David Minton Amy Schroeder Jason Schwartz Jefferson City Autoplex Jefferson City Public SSM Health St. Mary’s Central Bank LJC Class of 2016 Hawthorn Bank Schools Hospital James Stark Donna Stone Carrie Tergin Ben Vallier Donna Viessman Bob Volmert Stark Construction Jefferson City Area Board City of Jefferson Jefferson City Medical Imagemark Marketing & Continental Commercial Services, LLC of Realtors Group Advertising Products * The new president of Lincoln University or his/her designee will also sit on the board. www.jeffersoncitychamber.org 5 Economic Development Chamber membership is an investment in the future … 60% Chamber budget goes toward economic development Growing the Jefferson City Area economy through • Business Recruitment •