January 24, 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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Weekly Poll
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LAST WEEK RESULTS: Did you know the Chamber has a Young Professionals Network? 85% of respondents answered "Yes." If you would like to become involved with F.U.E.L. contact James at the Chamber. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What program would you like to see at the 2013 Chamber Banquet? WEEKLY POLL | Chamber Banquet 2013----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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91st Annual Banquet
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VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 91ST BANQUET HERE
BUSINESS. COMMUNITY. ONE VOICE.
Thank you to our 91st Annual Banquet sponsors and attendees for making the event a night of networking and fun!Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Downey Construction, Inc. | Humphrey, Farrington, McClain
McClain Enterprise | Stewardship Capital
Truman Medical Center - LakewoodCorporate Tables:
Alliant Techsystems Inc. | Bank Midwest
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. | Blue Springs School District
Brad Constance | Burns & McDonnell | Cardwell / Sanders City of Independence | City of Sugar Creek | The Examiner Fort Osage School District | The Groves | Hallmark Cards, Inc. Hawthorn Bank | Hilton Garden Inn - Independence Independence School District | JobOne | MCC-Blue River Campus NorthWest CDC | Space Center Kansas City Inc | Unilever United Consumers Credit Union | Zerger & Mauer
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Upcoming Events
|  Ribbon Cutting Date: January 26, 2012 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Vibe Communication 4721 S. Cliff Ave., Ste. 211, Independence, MO See Vibe's new location!
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Business Expo
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20th Annual Business Expo
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn - Independence
Business Expo is filling up fast! Don't hesitate!
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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 91st Annual Banquet
The 91st Annual Banquet was held on January 21, 2012. The event included an Art Show presented by the Artists of the Englewood Arts District, "One Voice" commitments and a special ending that got the room moving. Thank you to our platinum sponsors: Centerpoint Medical Centers, JobOne, Speaks Family Legacy Chapels and UMB Bank. Thank you sponsors for making the event a success.
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Adult L.E.A.D.
The Adult L.E.A.D. class learned about the different public services offered in Independence. The class took the metro bus around the city, learned about CSI in Independence, Public Works and visited the Independence Health Department.
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Youth L.E.A.D.
The Youth L.E.A.D. class learned about City Government and History during their January outing. Jim Schultz informed the attendees about City Government in Independence. They also visited Bingham-Waggoner.
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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 Communication
4721 S Cliff Ave., Suite 211, Indep., Mo.
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Business After Hours Networking
February 9, 5:00 - 6:30 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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Member Spotlight
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 Member: Metropolitan Community College - Blue River
Mark James, chancellor of Metropolitan Community College (MCC), announced he has appointed Dr. Michael Banks president of MCC's Blue River campus in Independence, Mo.
Banks, 51, comes to MCC-Blue River from St. Charles Community College (SCC) in Cottleville, Mo., where he was vice president for academic and student affairs since 2003.
"MCC-Blue River is the district's fastest growing campus and with Dr. Banks' leadership, I am confident the campus will continue to grow and serve the needs of eastern Jackson County and Greater Kansas City for many years," said James.
As vice president at SCC, Banks integrated the academic affairs and student services areas into a unified division, chaired a college-wide facilities needs analysis committee and served on the team that oversaw completion of a $25 million development project. He also chaired the campus security task force and led the campus security leadership team.
Before becoming vice president at SCC, Banks served as dean and division chair of the arts and humanities division at the college. Previously, he worked at Urbana University as assistant professor of speech and theatre and before that served as theatre department chair and assistant professor at Xavier University.
Banks holds a Ph.D. in American studies from Saint Louis University, a master of fine arts in design and technical theatre from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and a bachelor of arts in theatre from Saint Louis University.
"I am honored to be selected as the next president of the MCC-Blue River campus," said Banks. "I am excited to join Chancellor James, the district and campus leadership teams and the outstanding faculty, staff and students of Blue River. I look forward to working with them to further the strong traditions of learning, success, and growth that Blue River and MCC have established in the Kansas City area."
Banks will assume his duties on March 26, 2012. A community reception will be held to welcome him to MCC-Blue River and to the community.
MCC-Blue River, located at 20301 E. 78 Highway in Independence, Mo., serves over 4,000 students each semester. The campus is home to strong general education programs, excellent music and theatre programs and the Trailblazer Collegiate Academy, where motivated high school students can complete an associate's degree during high school. The campus's renowned Public Safety Institute, which provides training for peace officers, firefighters and EMT-paramedics, is poised for expansion to provide community disaster and counter-terrorism planning and assistance.
Contact: Tom Vansaghi | Phone: 816.604.1090 | Tom.Vansaghi@mcckc.edu
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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
AUTOMOBILE SALES
Blue Springs Ford
3200 South Outer Rd.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-4400
www.bluespringsford.com
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Family Wrench, LLC
724 E. 23rd St.
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 254-2648
www.familywrench.com
FITNESS CENTER
KC180 Fitness, LLC
(Kris Chay's Urban HIIT FITT) 18675 E. 39th St. Ste. E
Independence, MO 64057
816-754-6692
www.hiitfitt.com
Jazzercise
14310 E. 42nd St. S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 350-7717
www.jazzercise.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
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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
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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