February 14, 2012

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In This Issue
Weekly Poll
Upcoming Event - Legislative Briefing
Chamber Rewind
Events In February
Member Spotlight
New Members
Member Renewals
Member Giving 110%
Join Our Mailing List! 
Advertising Opportunities

For editorial inquires contact:  

James Hobbs

816-252-4745 

 

CHAMBER MEDIA KIT   

 

   

 Quarterly Newsletter - October    

 

mobile app demostration  

Download the Chamber Mobile App | Watch the demo!  

 

 BuyiN 

 Shop Local. Buy Independence. 

 

Find us on Facebook            View our videos on YouTube  

 

 

   

Chamber Golf Classic 

Contact Teresa Freeland to register or for information  

Weekly Poll
LAST WEEK RESULTS: 
Based on your current schedule, what is the best time of day for you to attend Chamber events?

Another close week at the polls!  35% of respondents indicated that lunch was their best time to attend an event.  Early morning came in at 30%, early evening at 25% and 10% can come anytime.  This poll will help the Chamber add additional programs to their respective times.

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Would you be interested in attending an Independence Chamber Day in Jefferson City during the 2012 legislative session?  

 

  WEEKLY POLL | Jefferson City Trip
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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

Business Expo

20th Annual Business Expo
Expo Application
Thursday, March 8, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn -
Inde
pendence

Network | Leads | Exposure


ONLY 5 BOOTHS REMAIN!  

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Upcoming Events

Legislative Briefing

   

Date: February 17

Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am  

Location: Independence Chamber  

210 W. Truman Rd. 

Join us to hear your representatives discuss upcoming issues!     

   

VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS  

Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber EventsView our photos on flickr

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 p
Platinum sponsors: Centerpoint Medical Centers, JobOne, Speaks Family Legacy Chapels  and UMB Bank.  Thank you all sponsors for making the event a success.        

   

VIEW PICTURES  

 

Business After Hours 

Thank you to UMB Bank for hosting the a special Valentine's Day  Business After Hours!  UMB Bank went all out with Valentine's decorations, tower of food, flowers and a great beverage selection.  Thank you to all the members that attended the event!

VIEW PIC TURES  

Youth L.E.A.D. 

The Youth L.E.A.D. class learned about public safety in Independence.  After their leadership training they observed and participated in some of the police/fire academy exercises.  The class then was able to view some of the historic fire engines and even ride in one.  Independence Police Department gave a demonstration of their Canine Unit.  Nick Hadley ended the day as always with a stock market review as well as a financial fitness preview.

 

VIEW PICTURES  

Event

Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online.  

Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events.

 

CHAMBER CALENDAR

 

February 9

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

February 17

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 

February 28

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

 

Business After Hours

Sponsor/Host: UMB Bank

16900 Gudgell Rd. Indep., Mo.

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages

 

Legislative Briefing

Independence Chamber of Commerce

210 W. Truman Rd.

Independence, MO 64050

 

Join us to hear your representatives discuss upcoming issues!  

 

REGISTER 

 

 

F.U.E.L. Monthly Happy Hour

February 28, 5 p.m.

Hereford House, 19721 E. Jackson Drive

Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group!

February 29

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

 

 

Membership Luncheon

February 29, 12:00 p.m.,  

Cost $23

 

Luncheon is almost SOLD OUT!

Make your reservation today!

"Annual Awards Luncheon"

Sponsored by: Independence Power & Light

 

Speaker: Mayor Don Reimal, City of Independence

"State of the City Address"

Ophelia's Restaurant,  

201 N. Main Street

 

REGISTER 

 

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.,  

Independence., Mo.

8' x 8' $390, 8' x 10' $490

 

Business After Hours Networking

March 22, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.,

No charge

Hosted by:  

The Fountains at Greenbriar

2100 S. Swope Dr., Indep., Mo.

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages served

 

 

Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online.

 

Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events.

 

CHAMBER CALENDAR 

Event Postcards are sponsored by:

corporate copyprint 

Member Spotlight


 Member: ITT Technical Institute

  

ITT Tech has a tradition of providing resources to employers in Electronics, Information Technology and Drafting and Design. We are host a large Career Fair in March and would like to invite you and your company to attend and be able to meet some of the up and coming graduates. We have two dates to mark for your calendar and to RSVP.

   

UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS

  • March 1st Thursday General Career Fair for In school students. We invite temp services and companies needing either PT/FT employees for support staff and allow a student to support themselves while going to school.

 

  • March 29th Thursday Multi Program Career Fair specific to Graduates and soon to be grads that are trained educated and able to use their skills on entry level position that can support your mission and vision. Graduates in Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Developers, Electronic Engineering, Para-Legal, Criminal Justice, Drafting and Design and Visual Communications Students.

 

All of our events and activities are located at 9150 East 41st Ter. Kansas City MO 64133

(Right Across from Arrowhead Stadium on Blue Ridge Cut-off)

 

Please RSVP with Amy Wallis for any of these activities that you are able to attend.

 

Contact Amy Wallis  AWallis@itt-tech.edu or Call 816-276-1413
New Member

ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIED PUBLIC

Trudy Beard CPA PC

17111 E. US Hwy 40 Ste A

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 478-0915 

www.trudybeardcpa.com 

 

ANTIQUES DEALER

Antiques on the Square

101 N. Main

Independence, MO 64050

(816) 252-1555

www.antiquesonthesquareindepmo.com 

 

APARTMENTS

Hawthorne Place Apartments

16995 E. Dover  Lane

Independence, MO 64056

(816) 257-2335

www.poah.org/phm 

 

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 

  

EVENT PLANNER

Belle Journee

18008 E. Whitney

Independence, MO 64057

(816) 462-3024

www.bellejourneekc.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  

 

FLORIST 

Changing Seasons Gift Gallery and Flowers

11014 E. Winner Rd.

Independence, MO 64052

(816) 252-3372

www.changingseasonsflowers.net 

 

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

Beacon Point Insurance Group

201 W. Lexington Ave. Suite 309

Independence, MO 64050

(816) 254-6100

www.beaconpointinsurance.com 

 

 

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

 

SPORTING TEAMS

Sporting Kansas City

210 W. 19th Terrace, Ste 200 

Kansas City, MO 64108

(913) 387-3400

www.sportingkc.com 

 

 

MAKE SURE TO WELCOME

THE NEW MEMBERS!

 

Newest Member(s) 

January Renewals 

ACI/Frangkiser Hutchens Inc.

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

American Family Insurance - Eric Knipp Agency

Bayer Crop Science

Bryan Cave LLP

Cargo Largo

Central Communications Credit Union

Comcast

Cottman Transmission

DML Bakeries Inc

DML Consulting LLC

Drury Inn & Suites - Independence

Especially Jewelry

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 1

Greater KC Bldg & Construction Trades Council

Hallmark Cards Inc.

Hereford House Restaurant

Hookers Tow

Hooters of Independence

Jim Blau Insurance Agency, Inc.

JobOne

Kaufman & Nichols CPA PC

M & I Bank

Matt Ford Sales Inc.

Maywood Auto Repair of Independence Inc.

McDaniel Furnace & Sheet Metal Inc.

MetroMedia

Mike Martin & Associates Inc

Mother's Refuge

Nuts and Bolts True Value Hardware

Paycor Payroll Services

Phil Burress State Farm Insurance

Royal Lawn Service

Rustici & Associates Chiropractic

Scott King, Attorney

Sterling Plaza

Stewart Cook Constance & Minton LLC

Stewart Title Company

Three Trails Inn

Tim's Pizza

Trails West Branch Library

UMB Bank

 

*15 or more years renewal  

Members Giving 110% - Voluntarily Contributing An Additional 10% Above Their Membership Dues

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

Central Communications Credit Union

Comcast

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 1

Greater KC Bldg & Construction Trades Council

JobOne

MetroMedia

Mike Martin & Associates Inc

Rustici & Associates Chiropractic

Stewart Cook Constance & Minton LLC

Stewart Title Company

 

 

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