October 4, 2011
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The Voice Contributors
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Quarterly Newsletter - July
 October 26, 2011
MCC-Blue River
8:00am - 10:00am
APPLICATION
Chamber Golf Classic
Contact Teresa Freeland to register or for information
Shop Local. Buy Independence.
 
Mega Chamber Office Party
Wednesday, November 2
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Chamber Makeover
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Chamber Makeover
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In the past year the Chamber has launched a new website, social sites and two mobile apps. With these new additions to the technology front, there was one item needing a facelift.....the logo. A logo is "an identifying statement," as defined by Merriam-Webster. The Chamber wanted a new look that identified the mission of the organization. The Chamber consulted with Kelly Lightfoot, Owner & Creative Director of Ampersand. Thus Chamber's direction was transformed into the above illustration.
"The greatest goal of the Independence Chamber is to support local business and that's exactly what this new brand identity exemplifies," Kelly states. "With the modern illustration of our local cityscape, we also see a blending of the diverse grouping of businesses which all come together under the banner of the Chamber."
The new look reflects today's Chamber and supports the image as a longstanding organization within the community, providing innovative ideas and services for members and community.
*NEW* Independence Chamber Mobile App!
- Online Directory
- Near Me Function
- Events and Directions
- Member Deals
- News and Social Updates
- Advertising Opportunities
- Free to Download!
Scan the code above with your smartphone or click on the barcode while viewing this email on your phone.
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Upcoming Events
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New Member Orientation When: Thursday, October 6 Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Independence Chamber 210 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050 If you are not a new member, but would like to learn about the history and benefits of the Independence Chamber you may attend. REGISTER HERE
VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
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Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival
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 Monday, September 5
The last day of the festival is typically a calm day in terms of crowds...not this year! SCG ended with large crowds again on Monday and brought the Fun Under The Sun theme to life with the Macarena Dance at the Main Stage. SCG couldn't have ended any better. Thank you to everyone that participated and volunteered at the festival.
SCG and the Macarena? Who would have thought that over 1,300 people would be doing the Macarena to get SCG into the Guinness Book of World Records . Our goal was 1,800, but we fell a little short. The important part was everyone had fun. Young and old were displaying their Macarena skills. Who knows...maybe we'll try again next year.
Live Bait - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett brought out the parrot heads(Jimmy Buffett fans) to SCG. Live Bait jammed the afternoon away making Monday truly a Fun Under The Sun Day.
Even though the festival was coming to an end, people were still enjoying the carnival. The carnival was packed all day Sunday & Monday with festival goers enjoying the beautiful weather. When the festival officially closed, the Independence Square turned into an ant farm. Vendors packed and moved their merchandise in droves. As the last of the vendors packed their items away, SCG flew by yet again. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and festival goers for making the 39th Annual Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival a success!
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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2011-2012 Adult L.E.A.D.
The Independence Chamber L.E.A.D. Class 2011-2012 started with a day of teamwork and leadership at the Tucker Leadership Lab at William Jewel College. The new leaders of tomorrow had to surpass their fears and trust one another to get through the high wires course.
VIEW PICTURES
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Santa-Cali-Gon Days
View the pictures from each day below.
Friday, September 2
Saturday, September 3
Sunday, September 4
Monday, September 5
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Ribbon Cutting
Independence Chamber members welcomed the partnership of Medical Imaging - TMC Eastland to the Independence community.
For more information on
this business visit
www.medicalimagingkc.com
Thank you to all the Chamber members that attended the ribbon cutting.
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| 63rd Annual Halloween Parade | 
Independence Chamber of Commerce & Centerpoint Medical Center Present:63rd Annual Halloween Parade
When: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, 4 p.m. Please note the time change from 3 pm in past years to 4 pm!!
Where: Historic Independence Square, Independence, Mo.
Parade Route: Begins at Pleasant and Walnut streets and continues east on Walnut, north on Main, west on Lexington, north on Spring and ends at McCoy Park. First and second place trophies will be awarded in four categories. The parade will be held rain or shine.
Details: Ghouls and goblins will roam the streets, as school groups, businesses, car clubs and individuals show off their Halloween spirit with decorated floats. Kids of all ages are invited to trick or treat around the Square before the parade, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Participating merchants will have balloons hanging outside their storefronts. Shotgun Jackson, afternoon disc jockey for 106.5 the Wolf will once again emcee the parade.
Admission: FREE!!
Great Pumpkin Contest: Sponsored by CommunityAmerica Credit Union. A giant pumpkin will be displayed at a CommunityAmerica Credit Union inside Hy-Vee located at 23rd & Lee's Summit Rd! "Guess the weight of the pumpkin and win it, along with a $100 savings bond from CommunityAmerica.
Contact: Independence Chamber of Commerce for more information (816) 252-4745 or visit www.independencechamber.org.
PARADE SPONSORS Centerpoint Medical Center | CommunityAmerica Credit Union | Corporate CopyPrint |
  Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online. Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events. CHAMBER CALENDAR |
October 13
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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October 19
12;00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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October 20
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Business After Hours
Host/Sponsor: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Located at 705 W. Walnut
Please note the new address.
No charge to attend, hors d'oeuvres and beverages served.
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Membership Luncheon
Cost $23
Reservations by October 14
Speaker: Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney
Ophelia's Restaurant,
201 N. Main Street
REGISTER
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L.E.A.D. Alumni Happy Hour
Diamond Bowl
218 N. Osage St.
Come welcome the new L.E.A.D. class of 2012!
Free to attend event. Cash bar available.
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October 26
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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October 25
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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October 29
4:00 p.m.
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Mini Business Expo
MCC-Blue River
20301 E. 78 Hwy, Education Room 110
Exhibitors $30 for ½ table $60 for full table.
No charge to attend this great networking event!
MINI EXPO APPLICATION
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F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour
Hereford House, 19721 E. Jackson Drive
Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group!
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63rd Annual Halloween Parade
Located on the Historic Independence Square
Presenting Sponsor:
Centerpoint Medical Center
Trick or Treat Square Merchants from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Guess the weight of the Great Pumpkin at CommunityAmerica Credit Union, inside Hy-Vee,
23rd & Lee's Summit Road.
Closest guess wins a $100 Savings Bond!
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Event Postcards are sponsored by: 
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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
Blue Hills Rest Home
2207 N. blue Mills Road
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 796-3376
www.bluehillsresthome.com
ATTORNEYS
Midwest Bankruptcy Litigation Center, LLC
4016 S. Lynn Court Drive, Suite B
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 472-4357
www.kcmblc.com
CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
Best Buy Mobile
18813 E. 39th Street Suite 1146
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-7480
CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction
2345 Grand Blvd., Suite 1000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 283.0555
www.turnerconstruction.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
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HOSPICE
Odyssey Hospice
4911 S. Arrowhead Dr. #310
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 795-1333
www.odsyhealth.com
LIFE INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS Western & Southern Financial Group 14500 E. 42nd St. Ste. #231 Independence, MO 64055 816-410-2047 www.wslife.com RESTAURANTS Chick-Fil-A 18785 39th St. Independence, MO 64057 (816) 795-7775 www.welovecfa.com SIGNS JC Address Signs 3351 S. Norwood Independence, MO 64052 (816) 699-9988 www.jcaddresssigns.com SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Independence Events Center 19100 E. Valley View Parkway Independence, MO 64055 (816) 442-6100 www.independenceeventscenter.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) |
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New Member Introduction
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Organization: Independence Hydraulics
Rep: Teresa Simmons - Business Administrator
737 S. Northern Blvd
Independence, MO 640503
Ph: 816.252.4554
Independence Hydraulics, Inc. is a small family business serving Independence and the metro area for almost 15 years. We offer service, products &/or repair in the following areas;
Heavy equipment, cylinders, pumps, valves, jacks, motors, hose fittings/assemblies, specialty hoses, and seals. We also provide service calls and estimates.
For more information give Independence Hydraulics a call today.
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August Renewals
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AAA Disposal Service
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Cardwell & Associates
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Carpenter and Company, Inc.
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Columbia College
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Downey Construction Inc
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Edward Jones
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Elizabeth Henry
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Fairmount Plaza Apartments
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Floyd R Brown Jr & Company
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Grace Advertising & Consulting Inc
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Greg's Tire Center
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HealthBack Home Health of Missouri
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Hilburn Trucking Inc.
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Independence EDC
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Independent Mechanical Services
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Jackson County Audiology
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Jackson County Electrical Services Inc.
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JC Address Signs
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Kapke & Willerth LLC
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Lafarge North America Inc.
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LINC - Local Investment Commission
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Minsky's Pizza
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Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance
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Park University
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Robert L. Williams, DO, PC
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Sandy's Hallmark
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Santa Fe Glass Company Inc
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Straightline Motorsports Inc
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Straub Construction Company Inc.
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Sunrise Montessori Academy of Independence
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The Pulse Legal Publication
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University of Phoenix
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Vibe Marketing Group
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*15 or more years renewal - click company for website |
| Members Giving 110% - Voluntarily Contributing An Additional 10% Above Their Membership Dues |
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AAA Disposal Service
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Cardwell & Associates
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Downey Construction Inc
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HealthBack Home Health of Missouri
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Hilburn Trucking Inc.
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Independent Mechanical Services
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Jackson County Electrical Services Inc.
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Park University
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Straightline Motorsports Inc
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Straub Construction Company Inc.
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University of Phoenix
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