October 18, 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
EVENT IS FULL
Shop Local. Buy Independence.
 
Mega Chamber Office Party
Wednesday, November 2
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Chamber Golf Classic
Contact Teresa Freeland to register or for information
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Go Mobile | Independence Chamber Mobile App
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*NEW* Independence Chamber Mobile App!
Take the Chamber wherever you go! The Independence Chamber Mobile App is your portable Chamber office. This addition of technology adds tremendous value to your membership. Partnering with MetroMedia, the mobile app is designed to promote our members and Independence Community. All members of the Independence Chamber are automatically listed within the mobile directory at no charge. The app is available to download for free for any Smartphone user.
Mobile App Demonstration
 Features:
- 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.
iPhone and Android users, search "Independence Chamber"
in the app store or marketplace. Blackberry and non-smartphone users visit www.independencechamber.mobi
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Upcoming Events
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Membership Luncheon When: Wednesday, October 19 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn 201 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050 Speaker: Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Don't Miss The Mini Expo Next Week! When: Wednesday, October 26 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Location: MCC-Blue River 20301 E. 78 Hwy., Education Room 110 Independence, MO 64057 Booths are FULL! Come support the exhibitors.
VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
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Save The Date
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SAVE THE DATE 91st Annual Chamber Banquet
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Hilton Garden Inn - Independence Business. Community. One Voice.
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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.
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Business After Hours
October's Business After Hours was hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. Thank you to this organization for hosting this great networking event. Thank you to the membership for a great turnout! It was great to see some new members networking!
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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.
Calling all VOLUNTEERS...the Halloween Parade has volunteer opportunities for crowd control & lineup. If you are interested in volunteering contact Terri Singleton at tsingleton@independencechamber.org
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
Xext to the Mormon's Visitors Center.
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 25
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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October 26
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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October 29
4:00 p.m.
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F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour
Hereford House, 19721 E. Jackson Drive
Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group!
www.icfuel.com
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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!
EVENT IS FULL
Come support the exhibitors!
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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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| New Members |
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ATTORNEYS
Midwest Bankruptcy Litigation Center, LLC
4016 S. Lynn Court Drive, Suite B
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 472-4357
www.kcmblc.com
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Von Roue Enterprises
9017 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 214-6997
CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction
2345 Grand Blvd., Suite 1000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 283.0555
www.turnerconstruction.com
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chandler Financial Group Inc.
5200 W 94th Terrace #111
Prairie Village, KS 66207
(913) 660-0258
www.chandlerfinancialinc.com
RETAIL
Pandora's Cup
228 W. Maple
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 536-6557
MAKE SURE TO WELCOME
THE NEW MEMBERS!
Newest Member(s)
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Member Spotlight
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 Organization: Englewood Business Association
Rep: Monte Short - President
www.englewoodstation.com
Mystic Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 22nd, from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Close to home, there's a fun event in the ghost-friendly streets of the Englewood Art District. Creep into your costumes and bring the whole family (even your fun-loving pets!).
- Pumpkin Painting
- Carnival Games
- Lots of Surprises!
at 5:30 p.m. howlin' - good music and as it gets darker the Mystic Pumpkin's haunted Fire Truck rides begin. Mystic Pumpkin Festival is held on Winner Road, between Sterling and Appleton Avenues.
Sponsored by the Englewood Business Association and Independence Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Thad, 816-517-0276.
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September 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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