The Voice

September 7, 2011

In This Issue

Upcoming Event - Ribbon Cutting

A Word From Our Sponsor

Chamber Rewind

Events In September

New Members

New Member Introduction

Member Renewals

Member Giving 110%

2011 CHAMBER MEDIA KIT

The Voice Contributors

Quarterly Newsletter - July

Mega Chamber Office Party

Wednesday, November 2

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Shop Local. Buy Independence.

Don't Miss the Buy iN Birthday Bash October 3, 2011 at 4 p.m. Click the Buy iN logo for more details.

Member Message

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.

Upcoming Event

RIBBON CUTTING

Monterey Park Nursing Center

4600 Little Blue Parkway

Date: Thursday, September 8

Time: 4:00 PM - 4: 30 PM

Join us as we cut a ribbon for an Independence Chamber Member!

VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival

"The Festival of Seasons"

SCG experienced a diverse range of weather conditions. Friday started the festival off hot, leading into Saturday afternoon when thunderstorms rolled through the festival. Sunday and Monday were perfect conditions, with cool temperatures in the morning and mid 70's by the afternoon. By the end of Monday people were wondering....where's the snow?

Overall SCG was a great success! Normally Friday and Saturday are the busiest days of the festival, but the weather conditions turned Sunday and Monday into the leaders this year.

From country legend Marty Stuart to new country Eli Young Band all ages enjoyed the main stage entertainment. The JSL Bingo Tent was filled with bingo enthusiasts all day! SCG vendors were happy with Sunday's weather conditions which created lines from one tent to the next.

Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, vendors and community for supporting this great festival.

Continue to read next week when we break down each day of SCG!

A Word From Our Sponsor

Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events

Business After Hours

BBQ, DJ, popcorn machine and prizes...at a Business After Hours! Thank you Drumm Farm for making the August Business After Hours a fun Block Party! To learn more about Drumm Farm visit www.drummfarm.org

VIEW PICTURES

Santa-Cali-Gon Days

View the pictures from each day below.

Friday, September 2

Saturday, September 3

Sunday, September 4

Monday, September 5

Ribbon Cutting

The Independence Chamber of Commerce and members welcomed the new Drury Inn & Suites - Independence with a ribbon cutting. The new Drury Inn & Suites - Independence adds additional lodging for the continual traffic increase to the Independence
metro area. Please make sure to stop by and welcome this new member. Drury Inn & Suites - Independence is located at 20300 E 42nd St. South, Blue Springs, Mo.

VIEW PICTURES

Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online.

Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events.

CHAMBER CALENDAR

September 2-5

Santa-Cali-Gon® Days

September 8

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

September 12

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Festival Hours:

Sept. 1(Carnival Only: 6 p.m.)

Sept. 2: Noon - 11 p.m.

Sept. 3: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sept. 4: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sept. 5 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit www.santacaligon.com

Ribbon Cutting

Monterey Park Nursing Center

4600 Little Blue Parkway

Join us as we cut a ribbon for an Independence Chamber Member!

Ribbon Cutting

Truman Heartland Community Foundation

4200 Little Blue Parkway, Ste. 340

Regional ribbon cutting with five other local Chambers.

September 13

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

September 21

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

September 21

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

L.E.A.D. Alumni Business4Breakfast

"Legacy Drawer" presentation

By Carolyn Pittsenbarger

Independence Chamber

210 W. Truman Rd.

Membership Luncheon

Cost: $23

Sponsor: MetroMedia

Speaker: Jackson County Sheriff; Mike Sharp

Ophelia's Restaurant

201 N. Main St.

Reservations by September 16

Ribbon Cutting

Medical Imaging

19000 E. Eastland Center Ct.

Join us as we cut a ribbon for a new Chamber Member

September 27

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

Chamber Calendar

F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour

Hereford House

19721 E. Jackson Dr.

Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group!

Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online.

Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events.

CHAMBER CALENDAR

Event Postcards are sponsored by:

New Members

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

Blue Hills Rest Home

2207 N. blue Mills Road

Independence, MO 64058

(816) 796-3376

www.bluehillsresthome.com

CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS

Best Buy Mobile

18813 E. 39th Street Suite 1146

Independence, MO 64057

(816) 795-7480

CONCRETE CONTRACTOR

Captain Concrete

1500 S. Osage St.

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 377-1007

www.captainconcreteofkc.com

EDUCATION

Sunrise Motessori Academy of Independence

16716 E. U.S. 40 Hwy

Independence, MO 64050

(816) 478-1234

www.thesunrisemontessori.com

HEALTH

Independence Womens Infants & Children

529 E. U.S. Hwy 24

Independence, MO 64050

(816) 404-6469

www.tmcwic.org

Jackson County Health Department

313 Liberty

Independence, MO 64050

(816) 404-6450

www.jacohd.org

Medical Imaging

1900 E. Eastland Ctr. Court

Independence, MO 64055

(816)876-2900

Shared Care Free Health Clinic

17611 E. US 24 Hwy

Independence, MO 64056

(816) 404-6455

www.sharedcarefree.org

HOSPICE

Odyssey Hospice

4911 S. Arrowhead Dr. #310

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 795-1333

www.odsyhealth.com

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY

Independence Hydraulics Inc.

737 S. Northern Blvd.

Independence, MO 64053

(816) 252-4854

IT PROFESSIONALS

The Computer Guy

700 N. Grand Ave.

Independence, MO 64050

(816) 833-4475

www.KC-ComputerGuy.com

LIFE INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS

Western & Southern Financial Group

14500 E. 42nd St. Ste. #231

Independence, MO 64055

816-410-2047

www.wslife.com

ORGANIZATIONS

TNC Community

12404 E US 40 Hwy

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 373-5060

www.tnccommunity.com

RESTAURANTS

Chick-Fil-A

18785 39th St.

Independence, MO 64057

(816) 795-7775

www.welovecfa.com

Perkins Restaurants & Bakery

3939 S. Bolger Dr.

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 308-1490

www.perkinsrestaurants.com

SIGNS

JC Address Signs

3351 S. Norwood

Independence, MO 64052

(816) 699-9988

www.jcaddresssigns.com

WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS

Jackmaster Lift Parts, Inc.

2236 S. Vermont Ave., Suite #1

Independence, MO 64052

(816) 255-8464

www.jackmasterliftparts.net

MAKE SURE TO WELCOME

THE NEW MEMBERS!

Newest Member(s)

New Member Introduction

Company: Blue Hills Rest Home, Inc.

Rep: Marie Dunham - President

2207 N. Blue Mills Rd.

Independence, MO 64058

Ph: 816.796.3376

Email: bluehillsresthome1@sbcglobal.net www.bluehillsresthome1.com

Blue Hills Rest Home is an Assisted Living Facility licensed by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services a member of the Missouri Assisted Living Association. Located in rural Eastern Jackson County on 2 acres in Independence. The facility is owned & operated by Fred & Marie Dunham, serving the community since 1984.

Blue Hills Rest Home is an alternative to a nursing home providing residents with personalized care to meet their specific needs in a country atmosphere of relaxation peacefulness and comfort.

- Marie Dunham -

August Renewals

Alterra Bank	American Inn
American Sweeping Inc	AT & T
Auto Color & Equipment Inc.	Balanced Body Chiropractic Center PC
Black & Becker Productions	Butler Home Services
Carrabba's Italian Grill	City of Sugar Creek
Community Services League	Costco Wholesale
Developing Potential, Inc.	Drumm Farm Golf Club
Emerick & Company	Evans & Steele Financial
Faith Bible College / School of Spirit	Forest City Land Group
Fort Osage R-1 School District	Generator Sales & Install
Golden Living Center	Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Independence Adult & Community Education	Independence Cab Co.
Independence Host Lions' Club	Independence School District
Jackson County Medical Group / HCA	Jeannie Colvin CPA PC
John Sommer, Attorney	Junior Service League of Independence
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries	McGrath Heating and Cooling LLC
Pioneer Trails Adventures	Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co. Inc.
Rainbow Natural Foods	Rand Construction Co.
Silverstein Eye Centers PC	Special Neighbors Inc.
St. Mary's Medical Center	Stewardship Capital
Superior Bowen Asphalt Company LLC	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Computer Guy	The Corner Spot
The Dunes at Eastland Center Apartments	The RED Force Fire & Security
Tim's Pizza	Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Truman Medical Center Lakewood

*15 or more years renewal - click company for website

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

Alterra Bank	Auto Color & Equipment Inc.
The Corner Spot	The Dunes at Eastland Center Apartments
Evans & Steele Financial	Forest City Land Group
Fort Osage R-1 School District	Generator Sales & Install
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum	McGrath Heating and Cooling LLC
Network Solutions Group LLC	St. Mary's Medical Center
Stewardship Capital	Superior Bowen Asphalt Company LLC