January 10, 2012
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2012 Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities are available.
Check out the new sponsorship incentives. CLICK HERE |
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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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91st Annual Banquet
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91st Annual Banquet | January 21, 2012Cocktails: 6:15 p.m. | Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn - Independence | 19677 E. Jackson DriveCash bar available | Black tie optional Banquet Pricing: Individual tickets | $90
Corporate tables | $800 (limited quantity left)
Gold sponsorship | $1,500
Don't miss your chance to attend the 91st Annual Banquet!
Donna Pittman, co-anchor on KMBC-TV "First News," will emcee the event. Highlights of the night will include an art show presented by artist of Englewood Arts District, Networking, Fine Dining, Awards and surprises!
INVITATION Deadline for reservations is this Friday, January 13
For Gold sponsorship information contact the Chamber at 816.252.4745.
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Weekly Poll
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LAST WEEK RESULTS: Which monthly Membership Luncheon topic would you prefer? Marketing Trends, Public Relations & Social Media - 47% Local and Regional Businesses - 33% Community/Local Non-Profit - %13 Local Government & Legislative Issues - %7 Great input last week! Except some new programs at the Membership Luncheons in 2012. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Did you know the Chamber has a Young Professionals Network? (F.U.E.L.) WEEKLY POLL | Young Professionals Network----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Upcoming Events
|  Chamber Business Before Hours  Date: January 12, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050 Start the new year at the Chamber with a free Continental Breakfast and networking with other members.
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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
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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 Holiday Luncheon
The holiday jingle was in the air at the annual Chamber holiday luncheon. Chamber members gathered at The Outback for an afternoon of networking and a delicious meal. the holiday luncheon could not be possible without our sponsor State Farm Agents. Thank you also to The Outback staff for hosting this annual event.
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Holiday Business After Hours
The annual Holiday Business After Hours was hosted by the new Drury Inn & Suites - Independence. There was a great turnout from the Chamber membership and everyone was enjoying the festivities! Next month's Business Before Hours will be hosted by the Chamber, January 12, 8:00 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting
The 39th Street Walmart recently underwent a complete store remodel. The entire store received a facelift and added a new grocery area to better serve the community with all their shopping needs. Community leaders attended the event expressing support for the store and its mission to provide service to the community.
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  Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online. Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events. CHAMBER CALENDAR |
January 12
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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January 20
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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January 21
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Business Before Hours
Independence Chamber of Commerce
210 W. Truman Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
Join us at the Chamber for a free continental breakfast! Start the year off by increasing your business contacts. Come network with other Chamber members.
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Legislative Briefing
Independence Chamber of Commerce
210 W. Truman Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
Join us to hear your representatives discuss upcoming issues!
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91st Annual Banquet
Hilton Garden Inn - Independence
19677 E. Jackson Drive
Cocktails - 6:15 p.m.
Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
Cash Bar available - Black Tie Optional
R.S.V.P. by January 13, 2012
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January 23
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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January 26
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
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Ribbon Cutting
Amore Bridal & Tuxedo, LLC
18900A Valley View Parkway, Indep., Mo
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Ribbon Cutting
Vibe Marketing Group
4721 S Cliff Ave., Suite 211, Indep., Mo.
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Business After Hours Networking
February 9, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.,
No charge
Hosted by: UMB Bank
16900 Gudgell Rd., Indep., Mo.
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages served
20th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO
March 8, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Toshiba Business Solutions
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
19677 E. Jackson Dr., Indep., Mo.
8' x 8' $390, 8' x 10' $490
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Event Postcards are sponsored by: 
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ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIED PUBLIC
Trudy Beard CPA PC
17111 E. US Hwy 40 Ste A
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-0915
www.trudybeardcpa.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 INSURANCE New York Life 7500 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 (816) 743-1533 www.markfamos.nylagents.com NEWSPAPERS The Examiner 410 S. Liberty Street Independence, MO 64050 (816) 254-8600 www.examiner.net
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NON-PROFIT
Hope House
PO Box 577
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 257-9328
www.hopehouse.net
RESTAURANTS Up Dog 114 N. Liberty Independence, MO 64050 (816) 836-2900 Yogurtini 207 W. Maple Independence, MO 64050 (816) 961-0037 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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December Renewals
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Cold Stone Creamery
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First Citizens Bank
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Frederick W. Hahn Jr., MD
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Gilbert Whitney & Co
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Government Employees Health Association Inc.
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Howard & Karen Penrod
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Humphrey, Farrington & McClain PC
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Humphrey, Farrington & McClain PC
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Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store
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Intimate Designs
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Kansas City Star
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Kendallwood Hospice
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Kim Downey Noble, Agent
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Lakewood Chiropractic P.C.
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McGrath Heating and Cooling LLC
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Metzler Brothers Insurance
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Midwest Machine Co. Inc.
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National Assoc. of Parliamentarians
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NorthCare Hospice
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OHS-COMPCARE
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Ophelia's Restaurant & The Inn at Ophelia's
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Price Chopper Combo
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Primary Colors
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Recognition Plus
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Residence Inn by Marriott
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Santa Fe Trail Neighborhood CDC
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Speaks Family Legacy Chapels
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Specialty Landscape Services, LLC
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Square Pizza
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Studio on Main - Yoga & Pilates
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T-Mobile
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U.S. Bank
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Uptown Boutique
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Westlake ACE Hardware
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*15 or more years renewal |
| Members Giving 110% - Voluntarily Contributing An Additional 10% Above Their Membership Dues |
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APAC Kansas Inc.
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Jim Blau Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Desk Top Office Products
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Fresenius Medical Care
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Metzler Brothers Insurance
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OHS-COMPCARE
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Howard & Karen Penrod
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Speaks Family Legacy Chapels
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Kim Downey Noble, Agent
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U.S. Bank
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