Business of the Year &
Not-for-Profit of the Year

Each year the Chamber recognizes businesses & organizations that are active members of the community and proud of what they have achieved in business.

Companies may nominate themselves, be nominated or nominate another company. Nomination forms are available online or at the Chamber office and will be accepted Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 8, 2024.

All nominees will be recognized by the Chamber at the December monthly luncheon on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The winner will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Friday, January 24, 2025. 

 

Bank 21
2023 Business of the Year

Photo by Anthem Photography

 

Hillcrest Transitional Housing
2023 Not for Profit of the Year
Photo by Anthem Photography

Selection Criteria

The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year winner will be chosen with the following guidelines and criteria:

The guidelines are:

  • Must be a Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.

  • Must be in business for a minimum of three (3) years.

With consideration of the following criteria:

  • Active member of the community and leadership role of owner(s) and/or staff in civic activities.

  • Mission and stability of business and business practices.

  • Gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the community and/or Chamber.

Each year, businesses that are nominated are asked to provide information to a Selection Committee. This appointed Selection Committee confidentially reviews and evaluates the applications. The Selection Committee consists of a five person panel consisting of a past chair of the board, previous Connectors of the Year and previous winners of the Business of the Year or Not for Profit of the Year award.

  • 2023 - Bank 21

    2022 - Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers

    2021 - Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina

    2020 - Sandy’s Restaurant

    2019 - Colonial Gardens

    2018 - Meyer's Funeral Chapel

    2017- Print Graphics

    2016 - St. Mary's Medical Center

    2015 - Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers

    2014 – Lunar Bowl

    2013 – Foster Dental Care

    2012 – Office Products Alliance

    2011 – The Village Gardens

    2010 – Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store

    2009 – McDonald’s, McCamm Management

    2008 – Side Pockets of Blue Springs

    2007 – St. Mary’s Medical Center

    2006 – Haldex Corporation

    2005 – Stewart Title

    2004 – Great American Gymnastic Express

    2002 – Lunar Bowl

    2001 – Cochran, Oswald, McDonald, Roam & Moore

    2000 – Meyer Brothers Building Company

    1999 – Blue Springs Ford

    1993 - Kwik Kopy Printing

  • 2023 - Hillcrest Transitional Housing

    2022 - Job One

    2021 - Community Services League Blue Springs

“We are so honored to be named the 2019 Business of the Year by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce! We owe it our hardworking employees, our wonderful customers, and an incredibly supportive community - THANK YOU!”

— Colonial Gardens, 2019 Winner