July 12, 2011
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The Voice Contributors
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Quarterly Newsletter - July
Shop Local. Buy Independence.
 
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Member Message
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The Independence Chamber of Commerce strives to be your "Voice" of business. To continue the growth of the Business Community we need your help.
Referrals from your business help the Chamber grow. Your referral can make a difference to someone's business. Send referrals so the Chamber can continue to provide a high level of community involvement, networking programs, legislative advocacy, marketing and more.
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BE INVOLVED. SEND REFERRALS.
Call Penny today at 816-252-4745 with your referral.
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Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival
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IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN...SANTA-CALI-GON DAYS®
Every week The Voice will feature an update about the upcoming Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival. Be on the look out!
Update #4: SCG is almost to full capacity! Right now the festival is at 98%, that's over 500 vendors! Want to volunteer? Contact the Chamber at 252-4745 or email info@independencechamber.org |
Upcoming Event
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Business Before Hours
Hosted By: Midwest Public Risk
Date: Thursday, July 14
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
19400 E. Valley View Pkwy
REGISTER
See their new offices and network with other business leaders! Hot Breakfast served.
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The Voice Sponsor
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At Columbia College-Kansas City, students will find a college that is serious about education.
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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Membership Luncheon
This month's membership luncheon was sponsored by Jim Blau Insurance Agency, Inc. Thank you Kansas City Royals representatives Toby Cook, VP-Community Affairs & Publicity and Curt Nelson, Royals Hall of Fame Director.
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Chamber Golf Classic
It was the perfect day of golf at the 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Stewardship Capital, sponsors and players for making this one of the best golf tournaments!
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Ribbon Cutting
The Independence business community welcomed Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.
The restaurant is located at
3939 S. Bolger Dr., next to Sam's Club and Walmart.
Make sure to stop by and welcome this new Noland Road business.
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  Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online. Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events. CHAMBER CALENDAR |
July 11
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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July 14
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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July 20
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
3939 S. Bolger Dr.
Independence, MO
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Business Before Hours Networking
No charge
Sponsor/Host: Midwest Public Risk
19400 E. Valley View Pkwy, Independence, Mo.
(located next to Golden Corral)
See their new offices and enjoy a hot breakfast!
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Membership Luncheon
Cost $23
Reservations by July 15
Sponsor: UMB Bank
Speaker: Shelly Hall Peterson;
Board Chair of Resource Development,
Child Abuse Prevention Association (C.A.P.A.)
Ophelia's Restaurant, 201 N. Main Street
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July 26
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Event
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F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour
Hereford House, 19721 E. Jackson Drive
Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group
REGISTER
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Santa-Cali-Gon Days® Festival
September 2 - 5
Historic Independence Square
Visit www.santacaligon.com
Sponsorships available - contact the Chamber
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Event Postcards are sponsored by: 
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AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
AutoTek, LLC
537 E. 24 Hwy
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 461-8811
CONSULTING & EDUCATION
Wallace Enterprises, LLC
11701 E. 74 Terr.
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 217-8418
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Michael D. Fielding
3613 S. Forest Ave.
Independence, MO 64052
OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALES/SERVICES
Power On Technologies, Inc.
5893 Raytown Rd #101
Raytown, MO 64133
(816) 737-2909
www.thinkpoweron.comORGANIZATIONS The Family Conservancy 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 200 Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 342-1110 www.thefamilyconservancy.org
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RESTAURANTS
Golden Super Buffet
2931 S. Noland Rd.
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 252-8777
www.mamacatering.com
MaMa Garden
4400 S. Noland Rd.
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-0663
Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
3939 S. Bolger Dr.
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 308-1490
www.perkinsrestaurants.com
RETAIL
The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Company
18801 E. 39th St. South
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-1872
RECEPTION HALL Cotillion room and Garden 16816 E. Us Highway 40 Independence, MO 64055 (816) 373-3456 www.cotillionroomandgarden.com
MAKE SURE TO WELCOME THE NEW MEMBERS! Newest Member(s) |
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June 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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Adams Pointe Conference Center
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American Medical Response
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Berry's Arctic Ice
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Central Mission Community of Christ
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Distinct Business Solutions LLC
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KC Bldg & Construction Trades Council
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McDonald's Restaurant -18910 E US Highway 40
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Mugs Up Drive In
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Quick Clean Car Wash
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Staybridge Suites
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Toshiba Business Solutions
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Walmart Store #4553
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Mrs. Susan Widick, DDC, PC
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