The Voice

March 1, 2011

In This Issue

Major Event - Business Expo

A Word From Our Sponsor

The Voice Contributors

Welcome to The Voice

Welcome to The Voice - A weekly electronic newsletter from the Chamber. As a business we know your email gets clogged at times. The Voice is designed to help consolidate numerous emails you receive from the Chamber. You will only receive one email a week, with the exception of the occasional reminder regarding major events. Please make do not delete The Voice email. If you would like other employees to automatically receive this email, please forward The Voice and have them "Join Our Mailing List."

Be on the lookout for the Chamber's new website launching soon! New additions to the website will include member news & a member event calendar.

If you would like to become a sponsor of The Voice or any other Chamber publication, please review our 2011 Media Kit.

CHAMBER 2011 MEDIA KIT

Major Upcoming Event

LEADS · EXPOSURE · SALES!

The 19th Annual Business Expo is coming up on Thursday, March 10, 2011.

Only "3" 8X8 booths remain! If you haven't signed up, please hurry. Present booth holders remember, pass out your Expo tickets. If you need more tickets contact the Chamber office.

The Expo will officially start at 10:00 am. and conclude by
4:00 p.m. The Expo is located at the Hilton Garden Inn - Independence. Remember to bring your business cards!

If you would like to donate a silent auction item for the Expo, please contact Shelly Kliefoth at the Chamber.

2011 Business Expo Application

Silent Auction Form

The Voice Sponsor

What a delightful, Independence Chamber "Hoot" to Sponsor the Inaugural March launch of THE VOICE!

As an Independence Chamber member for nearly three decades we wish to take this opportunity to thank our Chamber Friends for allowing us to protect your homes and businesses for over 30 Years. Kimak Pest Management is passionate and proactive about the science of insects and how they effect our environment. Spring is here March 20th, the race is on, insects are ready and in position at the starting line!

KIMAK PEST MANAGEMENT

Science · Service · Solutions

Enjoy Our Gift To You In Celebration Of Our 30th Anniversary

www.kimak.com · or call (816) 461.0032

Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events

Feb. 2011 Awards

February Luncheon

State of the City Address

Speaker: Mayor Don Reimal

Thank you to all

2010 Committee Chairs!

WATCH IT HERE

FUEL happy hour

F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour

The Chambers young professional group meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at Hereford House.

Legislative Briefing

Legislative Briefing

During the legislative season the Chamber holds monthly legislative briefings to update members on current and upcoming issues.

WATCH IT HERE

March 7

8:00 a.m.

March 10

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

March 17

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

2011 SANTA-CALI-GON DAYS® FESTIVAL

Booth sales begin!

BUSINESS EXPO - 19^th Annual

Presenting sponsor:

Toshiba Business Solutions

Hilton Garden Inn-Independence

19677 E. Jackson Drive

Over 60 Exhibitors; Silent Auction

Complimentary tickets available from exhibitors or Chamber of Commerce

Business Before Hours

Sponsor/Host: Sam's Club

4100 Bolger Drive, Independence, Mo.

Continental Breakfast served

BOOTH APPLICATION

REGISTER

March 18

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

March 22

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

June 21

8:00 a.m.

Legislative Briefing

Independence Chamber of Commerce

F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour

Hereford House,

19721 E. Jackson Drive

Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group!

-UPCOMING EVENT-

Chamber Golf Classic

Presenting Sponsor:

Stewardship Capital

WinterStone Golf Course

Contact the Chamber for

Sponsorship or Player information

REGISTER

Event Postcards are sponsored by:

New Members

APARTMENTS - SENIOR HOUSING
Sterling Plaza
2855 S Harvard Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 252-1900

www.ncr.org

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION CONSULTANTS
Free Energy
605 N High St.
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 461-8877

www.FreeEnergyCorp.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Metro Ford

2860 S. Noland Rd.

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 254-9800

www.kcmetroford.com

HOTELS/MOTELS
Drury Inn & Suites - Independence
20300 E 42nd St. South
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 795-9393

www.druryhotels.com

HOSPICES
NorthCare Hospice
2900 Clay Edwards Dr.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 691-5119

www.northcarehospice.org

JANITORIAL SERVICE - COMMERCIAL
Premier Commercial Cleaning
15920 E 36th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 286-5582

MAKE SURE TO WELCOME

THE NEW MEMBERS!

February Renewals

Associated Services in Insurance Inc	BankLiberty
Bickford Senior Living of Raytown	Bryan Cave LLP
Burns & McDonnell	Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Central Communications Credit Union	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store # 179
D. Varalli Enterprises LLC	Family Golf Park
Frederick W. Hahn Jr., MD	Howard & Karen Penrod
Humphrey, Farrington & McClain PC	J.C. Plastics Inc.
K. Martin Kuny Attorney	Larry D. Pribyl, DDS, PC
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse	Mike Martin & Associates Inc.
NorthWest Communities Development Corporation	Palmer Lawn Professionals Inc.
Smart Media	Sterling Apple Market
The Mansion Apartments	The Pavilion at Hartman Heritage Center
VG Designs	Westlake ACE Hardware

*15 or more years renewal - click company for website

Members Giving 110% - Voluntarily Contributing An Additional 10% Above Their Membership Dues

BankLiberty	Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Central Communications Credit Union	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store # 179
Frederick W. Hahn Jr., MD	The Mansion Apartments
Mike Martin & Associates Inc	Howard & Karen Penrod
Smart Media