December 6, 2011
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Advertising Opportunities
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For editorial inquires contact:
James Hobbs
816-252-4745
CHAMBER MEDIA KIT
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Weekly Poll
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LAST WEEK RESULTS: "What is your primary method of accessing Chamber information?"The top three responses in order are The Voice & Quarterly newsletters(58%), email correspondence(33%) and website(8%). Its great to see the weekly and quarterly newsletter are beneficial! Make sure to stop by the Chamber website for membership listings and multimedia features. Also, don't forget about our new mobile app!. This week's question is about the mobile app, respondents to the poll will be automatically entered to win a premium listing on the mobile app! If you haven't downloaded the app yet...download it here. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What feature of the Chamber Mobile App do you find most beneficial? WEEKLY POLL | Chamber Mobile App----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a Chamber member, we want you to be involved in the brainstorming also! Submit poll ideas to James at jhobbs@independencechamber.org. Ideas can reflect your industry or community observations
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You're Invited!
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Upcoming Events
|  Holiday Membership Luncheon Sponsored By: State Farm Insurance Agents When: December 7, 12:00 p.m Where: Outback Steakhouse 20000 E. Valley View Parkway Cost: REGISTRATION CLOSED Holiday Business After Hours When: December 15, 4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Drury Inn & Suites
20300 E. 42nd St. South See the new Drury Inn, enjoy Hors d'oeuvres, beverages and network with other business leaders!
VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
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Business Expo
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20th Annual Business Expo Thursday, March 8, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn - Independence
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS ENDS
DECEMBER 30, 2011!
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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 Membership Luncheon
Thank you to Metcalf Bank for sponsoring the November Membership Luncheon. Guests were informed on the progress of the Little Blue Expressway and partnership between Independence and Sugar Creek. Thank you City of Sugar Creek Mayor Stan Salva and his staff for presenting this topic.
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Adult L.E.A.D November
The Adult L.E.A.D. class learned about the diverse Education and Workforce Development opportunities that the Independence Community has to offer. MCC-Blue River, Fort Osage Career & Technology Center and The Corner Spot were a few places the group visited.
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Ribbon Cutting
The Independence Chamber of Commerce and members welcomed TNC Community with a ribbon cutting. TNC Community provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities from its six group homes and three Individual Supported Living (ISL) locations. Stop by and welcome TNC Community to Independence. TNC Community is located at 12404 E. US 40 Highway, Independence, MO 64055.
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  Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online. Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events. CHAMBER CALENDAR |
December 1
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
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December 7
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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December 15
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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L.E.A.D. Alumni Holiday Luncheon
December 1, 11:30 a.m.
Smokehouse BBQ
19000 E. 39th St.
RSVP TODAY!
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Holiday Membership Luncheon
December 7, Noon; Cost $23,
Reservations MUST be made by November 29
Sponsored by:
Chamber member State Farm Insurance Agents
Outback Steakhouse, 20000 E. Valley View Pkwy.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Holiday Business
After Hours Networking
December 15, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., No charge
Sponsor/Host: Drury Inn & Suites - Independence
20300 E. 42nd St. South
Hors D'oeuvres & beverages served!
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Upcoming Events
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Business Before Hours Networking
January 12, 2012, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
No charge
Hosted by: Independence Chamber of Commerce
210 W. Truman Road
Continental Breakfast served
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91st Annual Banquet
January 21, 2012
6:00 p.m. Social Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
19677 E. Jackson Dr..
Save the Date!
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BUSINESS EXPO 2012
March 8, 2012, 10:00a.m-4:00p.m.
Sponsored by: Toshiba Business Solutions
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
19677 E. Jackson Dr.
8' x 8' $390, 8' x 10' $490
Save 10% with the Early Bird Special, apply now! Offer expires December 30, 2011
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Event Postcards are sponsored by: 
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BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Von Roue Enterprises
9017 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 214-6997
CONVENIENT STORES
Worlds Liquors
3900 S. Noland Rd.
Independence, Mo. 64055
816-313-5070
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Waddell & Reed/Carson Graff
4200 Little Blue Parkway #400
Independence, Mo. 64057
www.waddell.com
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The Women's Clinic of Kansas City
815 N. Noland Ste. 4&5
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 836-9000
www.thewomensclinic.net
The Women's Clinic of Kansas City
11904 Blue Ridge Blvd
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 836-9000
www.thewomensclinic.net
HOTELS/MOTELS
Clarion Hotel Sports Complex
4011 Blue Ridge Cutoff
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 353-5300
www.clarionhotel.com
NON-PROFIT
Hope House
PO Box 577
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 257-9328
www.hopehouse.net
The James Gang, Inc.
117 S. Fairview Ave.
Liberty, Mo. 64068
816-812-3791
www.jamesganginc.com
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RESTAURANTS
Up Dog
114 N. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 836-2900
Yogurtini
207 W. Maple
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 961-0037
RETAIL
Cindy Stephens | Scentsy Independent Consultant
709 N. Osage Trail
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 694-5871
www.cindystephens.scentsy.us
SALON SERVICES
Allure Hair Studio
2412 S. RD Mize Rd.
Independence, Mo. 64057
(816) 886-1940
MAKE SURE TO WELCOME
THE NEW MEMBERS!
Newest Member(s)
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Member Spotlight
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Organization: Cricket Communications
Rep: Jessica Robertson | Retail Sales Manager
3509 S. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64055
www.mycricket.com | (816) 353-5300
Switch to Cricket and Save Big this Holiday Season!
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- Unlimited song downloads plus ringtones, and ringback tones all included in a smartphone rate plan.
- Access to millions of songs, included in your monthly rate plan!
- Your favorite music downloaded right to your phone - no streaming!
- The ability to listen to your music without being connected to a network.
Muve Music is available on a variety of the latest Android-powered smartphones so you can enjoy the control of having access to millions of songs with just one touch. Build playlists, search for your favorite artists, download a song or the whole album with no streaming.
And, now is the best time to switch to Cricket. Just for the holidays, switch to Cricket and get a FREE ZTE Score Android-powered smartphone AND keep your phone number!
This holiday offer ends soon, so get to Cricket in Independence at 3509 S. Noland Road today and score the best holiday deal ever! To find the Cricket store closest to you, visit www.mycricket.com.
-Jennifer Sanborn | Area Marketing Manager-
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November Renewals
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3rd Group Associates
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Andrew Drumm Institute (Drumm Farm)
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Andrew Drumm Institute (Drumm Farm)
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Bank of Grain Valley
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Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co
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Bott Radio Network
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Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet Inc
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Casa Bonita Roofing
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Comfort Suites
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Commercial Concepts & Furnishings
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Cornerstone Apartment Homes
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Crowley, Wade, Milstead Inc.
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D.W. Newcomer's Sons - Noland Road Chapel
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Dillon & Witt Inc.
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Edward Jones - 3417 S. Noland Rd.
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Edward Jones - 2406 East RD Mize Rd.
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Edward Jones - 226 W. Maple
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Fun Town Factory
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Hawthorn, A Bed & Breakfast
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
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Housing Authority of the City of Independence
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Independence Square Association
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Independence Square Townhouses Inc
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Kansas City Chiefs
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L & C Meat Inc.
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Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
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Midwest Urology & Radiation Oncology
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Missouri Gas Energy
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Nativity of Mary School
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Ollie's Amusements
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Pure Water Oasis Inc
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Schmidt Cornish & Smith CPAs
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Siemens Energy Inc.
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Summit Computer Solutions
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Ted's Trash Service Inc.
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The UPS Store
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V's Italiano Ristorante
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Weeks Apartments
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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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Cornerstone Apartment Homes
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Crowley, Wade, Milstead Inc.
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Edward Jones
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Edward Jones
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Edward Jones
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
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Housing Authority of the City of Independence
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Independence Square Townhouses Inc
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McDonald's Restaurant - 3921 Bolger Road
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Nativity of Mary School
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D.W. Newcomer's Sons - Noland Road Chapel
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Ollie's Amusements
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Outback Steakhouse
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Ted's Trash Service Inc.
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