April 24, 2012
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CASH MOB NEXT TUESDAY - - - SEE INFO BELOW TO PARTICIPATE!!!!!
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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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Quarterly Newsletter
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Chamber Golf Classic
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Weekly Poll
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LAST WEEKS RESULTS: Why do you visit the Chamber website?
The top answers were for Events and the Membership Directory. The website is designed to be an additional networking tool for our members and the community. Remember to make it a habit to visit the Chamber website to see who is a new member and new contact for you.
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What regulation is most challenging to your business?
WEEKLY POLL | Regulations----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
|  F.U.E.L. Happy Hour Date: Tuesday, April 24
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Hereford House | 19721 E. Jackson Dr. Sponsor: Centerpoint Medical Center Business After Hours Date: Thursday, April 246
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location & Host: Silverstein Eye Centers 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd. Ste. 1000, KCMO
Leadership Training Part 2 Date: Thursday, April 26
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Independence Chamber of Commerce If you were not part of the first group you may still participate. Only a couple seats open. Contact the Chamber. REGISTER
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Chamber Cash Mob
|  CHAMBER CASH MOB! When: Tuesday, May 1st | 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Where: Changing Seasons Gift Gallery (Englewood Station Arts District) First 100 mobbers receive a free gift from Changing Seasons Gift Gallery What is a Cash Mob? A cash mob brings community members together much like a flash mob; however the cash mob sweeps into a preselected local business. Each mobber is asked to bring $10-$20 dollars in cash to spend at the business. The purpose is not only to help boost sales for a day, but to showcase these local businesses.
HELP PROMOTE! Cash mobs are successful through the efforts of the community. These events are promoted primarily though social media. So post a link on your social sites, email to friends & family and create a buzz at your business. JOIN THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK
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Youth L.E.A.D.
|  Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Youth L.E.A.D. Class
This years graduates:
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David Daniel
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Danielle Dickerson
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Kelsey Edwards
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Dominic Matlock
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Emily Sukolics
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Jake Witte
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Alexander Merithew
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Cierra Pritchett
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Austin Regier
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Brittany Rosemeier
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Grant Watkins Davis
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Emily Echlin
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Andrew Huttinger
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Samuel Kenney
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Alexis Sirna
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Katlyn Gladson
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Zachary Huber
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Jennie Masuch
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Nils Griswold-Steiner
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Midor Saito
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Samantha Vinyard
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Trey McNally
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Aaron Gonzalez
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Marc Krantz
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Alexis McDonald
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Joseph Pedrino
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Stephanie Smith
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Member Spotlight
|  Member: Community Blood Center Save A Life, This Summer! Community Blood Center (CBC) invites you and your organization to make a life-saving impact in your community this summer by hosting a blood drive. When you host a life-saving blood drive at your place of business, community center or at your faith-based organization you help local hospital patients in your community. Community Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood and blood components to 70 area hospitals in the region. CBC must collect 580 units of blood daily to meet the needs of patients battling cancer, accident victims and children with various life-threatening diseases. CBC experiences a dramatic decrease in blood donations during the months of July and August; your sponsorship and hosting of a blood drive can and will save lives in your community. The process for hosting a blood drive is simple: - Community Blood Center work hand-in-hand with your organization to strategically plan and execute the blood drive.
- Community Blood Center will share best practices with your group on how to effectively recruit existing and prospective donors.
- Community Blood Center provides the professional staff and state-of-the-art equipment needed to host the blood drive. Your organization will only need to provide the space and of course, the life-saving blood donors.
- If space is an issue, Community Blood Center can provide its mobile blood bus. All your organization needs to provide is ample parking space on a level surface.
You and your organization can make a life-saving impact this summer. For details and information on how to book a blood drive in July and/or August contact Mary Palmer at 816-572-1700 or mpalmer@chbkc.org. Thank you for saving lives in your community! savealifenow.org |
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Chamber Rewind - Recent Chamber Events
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 Youth L.E.A.D.
Government | The adult L.E.A.D. class traveled around Independence observing municipal court, met with John Pinch - Deputy City Manager and stopped by the Truman Library Institute where the classmates had to make tough decisions based on the time President Truman was in office.
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April Luncheon
It was a full house at this month's membership luncheon. The large crowd showed up early to network and grab a good seat. Mike Sanders, Jackson County Executive spoke about a couple of the current project his office is working on. Sanders informed the crowd about the restoration of the Courthouse and the amenities it will bring to the community. Also that the Courthouse, located on the historic Independence Square, will not use bonds to pay for the restorations. Sanders expressed the urgency of regional transit system issue. Federal Government funding for these systems are depleting and our region is one of the last that do not have a system in the works.
Thank you to Edward Jones Investment for sponsoring the April Membership Luncheon.
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Adult L.E.A.D.
the 2011-2012 celebrated their graduation of the Youth L.E.A.D. program. Each student learned and worked hard to promote Independence through knowledge and community service.
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  Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online. Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events. CHAMBER CALENDAR |
April 5
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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April 11
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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April 18
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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L.E.A.D. Independence Leadership Training Seminars
LEAD Alumni presents a continued leadership training opportunity! $20 (L.E.A.D. Alumni) or $35 (Non-L.E.A.D. Alumni) three two-hour sessions devoted to further developing your leadership skills. Apr 5, Apr 26, May 15
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RIBBON CUTTINGAllen's Banquet Hall
When: April 11 | 4-4:30 p.m.
Where:Allen's Banquet Hall, 11330 Truman Rd, Independence, Mo. 64050
Join us as we cut a ribbon to celebrate the opening of this new Independence event hall!
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MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
When:April 18 | Noon
Where: Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn located on the Independence Square
Cost: $23
Sponsored by: Edward Jones
Speaker: Mike Sanders, Jackson County Executive
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April 20
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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April 24
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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April 26
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING
When: April 20 | 8 a.m.
Where: Independence Chamber of Commerce
210 W. Truman Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
Join us to hear your representatives discuss upcoming issues!
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F.U.E.L. HAPPY HOUR
When: April 24 | 5 p.m.
Where: Hereford House
19721 E. Jackson Dr., Independence, Mo.
Join the Chamber's Young Professional Group!
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING
When: April 26 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Sponsor/Host: Silverstein Eye Centers
Where: 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Ste. 1000, KCMO
REGISTER
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Check out the Independence Chamber Calendar online.
Chamber calendar includes Chamber events and Member events.
CHAMBER CALENDAR
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Event Postcards are sponsored by: 
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APARTMENTS
Pepperwood Apartments
19400 E. 37th Terr. Ct. S.
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-8881
www.pepperwood-apartments.com
BANQUET HALL
Allen's Banquet Hall
11330 Truman
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 876-6426
CPA/ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Cinda Chapman CPA
136 E. Walnut
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 796-7951
www.cindachapmancpa.com
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Sankore Educational Resources and Consultation Services
14401 E. 42nd St.
Bld. 1 Sute 2C
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 509-6862
www.sankoreer.com
HEALTH & FITNESS
CNS FIT, LLC dba Curves - Independence North
17911 E 24 Highway B6
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 886-2179
HOME HEALTH CARE
Phoenix Home Care, Inc.
14330-K East 42nd St.
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-7442
www.phoenixhomehc.com
HOTELS/MOTELS
Holiday Inn Express
8551 E Blue Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 997-9444
Fax: (816) 997-9453
www.hiesportkc.com
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
Turk, Jacob
PO Box 2097
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 524-6723
E-mail: scott@turkforcongress.com
www.turkforcongress.com
INVESTMENTS
Edward Jones | Rob Heinzman
11411 E 23rd St. S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-4059
www.edwardjones.com
MANUFACTURERS - INDUSTRIAL
Aero Transportation Products Inc.
3300 E. Geospace Drive
Independence, MO 64056
Linda Downing
(816) 257-5450
Fax: (816) 257-6910
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Community Blood Center
4040 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-4040
www.savealifenow.org
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 513-5800
www.kansascityzoo.org
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
OBM
4523 Brookpark Road
Parma, OH 44134
(216) 485-2000
www.obm-nbi.com
MAKE SURE TO WELCOME
THE NEW MEMBERS! (Listed 30 days from join date)
Newest Member(s)
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March Renewals
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Allied Waste Services
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Apollo Hair Systems of Independence
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AT & T
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BankLiberty
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
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Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation
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CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services of K.C
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Central Mission Community of Christ
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CommunityAmerica Credit Union
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Community of Christ
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DNA Services of America
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Donnells Motorcycles Inc.
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Elite Cuisine LLC
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Encompass Medical Group - Independence
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Enterprise Car Sales
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Family Golf Park
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Independence Center
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The Pavilion at Hartman Heritage Center
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Kansas City Business Journal
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King Benefits Design
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Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep
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Mail & More
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McDonald Auto Body Inc.
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McIntosh Heating & Cooling
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Metropolitan Community College - Blue River
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Midwest Public Risk
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Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance
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New Salem Funeral Home & Cemetery
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NorthWest CDC
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Office Depot
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PBI Industries Inc - McDonald's
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Pepsi Beverages Company
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William D. Piedimonte, Attorney
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Pribyl, DDS, PC, Larry D.
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Quail Creek /Roundtree Apartments
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Reece & Nichols Realtors - Daniel O'Neill
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Rob's Lawn Mowing Inc.
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Scandinavia Place
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Space Center Kansas City Inc
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Superior Bowen Asphalt Company LLC
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Susquehanna Auto Clinic
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VG Designs
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Walmart Store 1014
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Wil-Stor Inc.
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Williams, Robert L.
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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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Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation
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Central Mission Community of Christ
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Elite Cuisine LLC
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Encompass Medical Group-Independence Office
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Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep
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Mail & More
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Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance
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Mugs Up Drive In
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PBI Industries Inc - McDonald's
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Pepsi Beverages Company
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Reece & Nichols Realtors - Daniel O'Neill
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Space Center Kansas City Inc
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Wil-Stor Inc.
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Williams, Robert L.
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