April 19, 2011
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The Voice Contributors
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Welcome to The Voice
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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 |
Chamber Survey
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SURVEY
(Please submit survey no later than Friday, April 22)
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Upcoming Event
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Independence Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by: Metropolitan Community College-Blue River Speaker: Dr. Jim Hinson, Superintendent Independence School District Cost $23.00 Payment by April 20 |
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The Voice Sponsor
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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UCM Grand Opening
The University of Central Missouri, through its Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development (IESD), has joined forces with the Independence Chamber of Commerce. UCM will assume occupancy of office space provided by the Independence Chamber of Commerce in exchange for providing enhanced membership services, including additional community programs.
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VIDEO PRESENTATION
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Business After Hours
Big Bob's Outlet hosted the April Business After Hours. Thank you to Big Bob's Outlet and Chamber members that attended the event.
For more information on Big Bob's Outlet...click here.
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Ribbon Cutting
Centerpoint Medical Center unveiled their new Seniors Emergency Department! This new addition will help cater to the seniors in the Independence community by providing a more quite and comfortable atmosphere.
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April 8
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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April 12
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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April 13
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Grand Opening
University of Central Missouri
IESD
Location:
Independence Chamber of Commerce
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Business Seminar
Kansas City Business Journal
"Learn How To Sell From A Position of Power"
Speaker: Sean Stormes
Independence Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $10
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Brown Bag Lunch Series
University of Central Missouri
Entrepreneur Zone
"Licensing Technology for Fun & Profit"
Independence Chamber of Commerce
Cost: free, bring your lunch
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REGISTER
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REGISTER
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April 14
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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April 15
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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April 18
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Business After Hours
Networking
Sponsor: Big Bob's Outlet
3920 S. Noland Rd, Independence, Mo.
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages served. No charge
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Legislative Briefing
Independence Chamber of Commerce
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Ribbon Cutting
Centerpoint Medical Center, 19600 E. 39th St.
"New" Seniors Emergency Department
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REGISTER
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REGISTER
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April 20
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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April 22
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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April 26
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Membership Luncheon
Sponsor: MCC-Blue River
Speaker: Dr. Jim Hinson, Indep. School District
Ophelia's Restaurant,
201 N. Main St.
Cost $23
Reservations by April 15, Payment by April 20
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Ribbon Cutting
Ted's Trash Service
10900 East Truman Road
New Recycling Drop-off Center
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F.U.E.L. Monthly
Happy Hour
April 26, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hereford House,
19721 E. Jackson Drive
Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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L.E.A.D. Alumni Cook-out Luncheon
June 3, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
McCoy Park Pavilion, R.S.V.P. by May 31
Chamber Golf Classic
June 21, 8 a.m.
Presenting Sponsor: Stewardship Capital
Location:
WinterStone Golf Course
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Event Postcards are sponsored by: 
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New Members
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CREDIT UNIONS
R-G Federal Credit Union
3720 S. Noland Rd.
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 254-9055
www.rgfcu.com
GARDEN CENTERS Green Acres Garden Center 15640 E. 40 Hwy Kansas City, MO 64136 (816) 373-0197 www.grnacs.com
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Midwest Public Risk 19400 E. Valley View Pkwy Independence, MO 64055 (816) 292-7500 www.marcit.org INSURANCE New York Life - Robert Knight 16427 E. 4th St. Ct. N. Independence, MO 64056 (816) 886-1048 JANITORIAL SERVICES Town & Country Building Services 1828 Swift, #300 Kansas City, MO 64116 www.townandcountrybuildingservices.com
MANUFACTURING - AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
Bayer CropScience
8400 Hawthorne Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 242-2000
www.bayercropscience.com
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NEWSPAPERS
Kansas City Business Journal
1100 Main Street, Ste. 210
Kansas City, MO 64105
www.kansascitybusinessjournal.com
NURSING HOMES
Monterey Park Nursing Center
4600 Little Blue Pkwy
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-7888
www.montereynursingcenter.com
PUBLISHERS & PRINTERS
Village Profile
33 N. Geneva St.
Elgin, IL 60120
(314) 746-2561
www.villageprofile.com
RESTAURANTS
Noodles & Company
2140 Independence Center Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-0002
www.noodles.com
VACUUM CLEANER SALES Smyth Enterprises LLC 10704 E. Westport Rd. Independence, MO 64052 (816) 886-2361 VETERANS ORGANIZATION American Legion Post 21 16701 E. 40 Hwy Independence, MO 64055 (816) 373-0221 MAKE SURE TO WELCOME THE NEW MEMBERS! *Newest Member(s) |
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March Renewals
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*15 or more years renewal - click company for website
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| Members Giving 110% - Voluntarily Contributing An Additional 10% Above Their Membership Dues |
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Deffenbaugh Industries Inc.
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Discover Vision Centers
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Donnells Motorcycles Inc.
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Encompass Medical Group-Independence
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Full Employment Council Inc.
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Doug Hatridge
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Jim Kidwell Construction Corp.
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Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep
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Lee Enterprises
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Mail & More
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William D. Piedimonte, Attorney
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Red Robin Restaurant
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Reece & Nichols Realtors - Daniel O'Neill
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Wil-Stor Inc.
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