The Voice

March 29, 2011

In This Issue

Upcoming Event - Brown Bag Lunch Series

A Word From Our Sponsor

The Voice Contributors

BuyIn

Shop Local. Buy Independence.

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 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

Upcoming Event

ezone

Brown Bag Lunch Series:

Are You An Entrepreneur?

When: Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Independence Chamber of Commerce

Spots are still available, register today!

VIEW ALL EVENTS FOR MARCH

The Voice Sponsor

Spring Has Sprung,

The Race Is On!

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

Expo

2011 Business Expo

The 2011 Business Expo was a great success! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Toshiba Business Solutions, exhibitors and volunteers. View the photos from the event below.

WATCH IT HERE

Sam's Club BBH

Sam's Club

Business Before Hours

Thank you to Sam's Club for hosting the March Business Before Hours. For more information on this establishment click here.

WATCH IT HERE

Legislative Briefing

March Legislative Briefing

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

WATCH IT HERE




March 30 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	April 8 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	June 21 8:00 a.m.
Entrepreneur Zone presents:Brown Bag "Entrepreneur Lunch" "Are you an Entrepreneur?" REGISTER	Ribbon Cutting Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of University of Central Missouri located at the Independence Chamber!	-UPCOMING EVENT- Chamber Golf Classic Presenting Sponsor: Stewardship Capital WinterStone Golf Course Contact the Chamber for Sponsorship or Player information.

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

CREDIT CARD/GIFT CARD MERCHANT SERVICES

Electronic Payments of Kansas City

16414 E. Gudgell Ct.

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 377-7772

www.kcpayments.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

INSURANCE

LTC Plans

16901 E. George Franklin

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 373-8626

New York Life - Robert Knight

16427 E. 4th St. Ct. N.

Independence, MO 64056

(816) 886-1048

JANITORIAL SERVICE - COMMERCIAL

Premier Commercial Cleaning

15920 E 36th St. S

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 286-5582

MANUFACTURING - AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS

Bayer CropScience

8400 Hawthorne Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64120

(816) 242-2000

www.bayercropscience.com

NEWSPAPER

Kansas City Business Journal

1100 Main Street, Ste. 210

Kansas City, MO 64105

www.kansascitybusinessjournal.com

RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL SECURITY

Devcon Security

7915 Bond St.

Lenexa, KS 66214

(913) 475-4621

VACUUM CLEANER SALES

Smyth Enterprises LLC

10704 E. Westport Rd.

Independence, MO 64052

(816) 886-2361

VIDEO/MULTI MEDIA PRODUCTION

Cinematic Visions

15 SW 3rd St.

Lee's Summit, MO 64063

(816) 600-6300

www.cinematicvisions.com

MAKE SURE TO WELCOME

THE NEW MEMBERS!

*Newest Member(s)

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