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The Independence Chamber of Commerce is grateful to our
Charter members for their ongoing support, which allows us to offer programs and events that help
our city and members grow and prosper.
Charter Members
210 West Truman RoadIndependence, MO 64050
(816) 252-4745www.iChamber.biz
Our Business is Business
ALL THROUGH OCTOBER!
Exclusive offer for all new members! In addition to all the membership benefits provided to anyone who joins the Independence Chamber, all new members in October will receive:
Free fourth-page ad space in an upcoming issue of The Chamber View
A chance to win a FULL-PAGE write-up inan upcoming issue of The Chamber View!
Any member who brings in a new member in the month of October will receive a free lunch and VIP treatment at the November
lunch with Lamar Hunt, Jr.!
Recruit Be Recognized!
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Photo courtesy of Howe Creative Photography
Jason Pritchett, SantaCaliGon
Mainstage Headliner Saturday Night
Pritchett is a Truman graduate and came home for a local performance.
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Thursday, October 13, 11:30-1:00 pmSponsored by Saint Luke’s East HospitalHilton Garden Inn, 19677 E Jackson Dr, Indep., MO 64057Dr. Ted Jones is flying in from Houston, Texas to be with us as our luncheon speaker on October 13, a Thursday. He will talk about the Kansas City economy and what he sees for us in the next year. Dr. Jones serves as the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Inc. He has served as the Chief Economist at Texas A and M University’s Real Estate Center and has consulted the Boeing Company on property valuations. Dr. Jones has written a book on valuation and has taught at the University of Cambridge in New Zealand. He has done appraisals and property analysis in NewZealand, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. An accomplished speaker, Dr. Jones gives more than 150 presentations on real estate and the economy each year.
Come join us at the Hilton Garden Inn on a Thursday for this compelling presen-tation. Our sincere thank you to Marty Albertson and Kimberly Abbs Riley from Stewart Title for arranging for Dr. Jones to join us.
Register now at iChamber.biz.
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Stewardship CapitalOctober 4, 4:00-5:00pm4200 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO 64057Stewardship Capital has been members of the Chamber for 18 years. Come help them celebrate their completely new office suites!
October 6, 4:30-6:00 pmSponsored by Speaks Family Legacy ChapelsCourthouse Exchange Outdoor Patio113 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050The year 2016 marks the 80th anniversary of Speaks Family Legacy Chapels serving the community. Come help them celebrate this milestone while also enjoying networking over drinks and appetizers.
Sponsor
Sponsor SECOND THURSDAYIN OCTOBER!
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October Calendar of Events
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68th Annual Halloween
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October 27, 3:00-4:00 pmChamber Boardroom 210 W Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050
Bob Glaser is Vice President of Business Development for Summit Bank of Kansas City.
Bob is one of the most influential businessmen in Lee’s Summit and Independence. After a successful career managing the Sears store at Independence Center, and after being the first president of the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Bob launched his banking career. Bob will share his joy, his stories and how to become a successful networker and how to build relationships.
96th Annual Banquet
January 28, 2017
October 29, 10:00 am - noon, The Independence SquareJoin us for one of the largest Halloween Parades in the Midwest! Almost 100 floats, bands, cars, dancers, animals and more will dress up and travel The Historic Independence Square with candy, music, beads and more! If you want to be in the parade, please register on the Chamber’s website or contact Steve Patton at [email protected]. You can be a sponsor the 68th Halloween Parade! Become a “Boo Buddy” by sponsoring the parade for $100! Your logo will be listed on the Halloween Parade Poster, the Chamber’s Facebook page and in the Chamber newsletter. You will also receive a free entry into the parade.
The 96th Annual Banquet will be on January 28, 2017 at Stoney Creek Hotel and Ophelia’s will be catering a delightful dinner. Please mark the date on your calendar! If you would like to be a banquet sponsor and put your name in front of 600 business folks, please contact Amy Knipp at 816-252-4745 or email Amy at [email protected].
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“I wanted to thank you for the great music you all brought to the main stage this year, I really enjoyed it.”Chuck Donaldson (Attendee)
“Thanks again for another great show and another great year. You all truly rock and we can’t wait to come back again next year. Thanks so much!” Judy & Chris Hicks (SCG Vendors)
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Sponsors
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Berry’s Arctic Ice
Dwight BarnhardJeff BensonKenese CartwrightAlex ColleyTravis DaviesCori DayKim DeveneyKelsey EdwardsDave EvansMikealene EvansBeth FranklinEric KnippSharon KochTroy KuhnertCindy McClain
Blue River
2016 Steering Committee Members
Lois McDonaldSteve McVayJan O’BrienGuy RaynorR. Scott SmithKathy StackGreg SteeleTerri SteeleWayne StewartMorgan ToczekJess ToddZack WalkerAmy WatersTom WatersGary White
Photography courtesy of Howe Creative Photography
“This was our best year–sales-wise–in the 21 years we have done this show!!!!!” Gail and Mike Pappas (SCG Vendors)
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Dr. Dale Herl, superintendent of the Independence Public School District was the keynote speaker, for our September monthly luncheon. He spoke about the Academies of the Independence School District (ISD), especially how businesses can get involved with the Academies to help mold their future workforce.
Membership Luncheon with the Academies
Business Partners Can:Help mold the curriculum of the Academies by joining one of the Academies Advisory Councils and thus, create systems that produce their “model employee”;
Schedule students to work in their business as internships, thus helping the student. The business can see future employees at work;
Join career days for freshmen which is held for all ISD freshman, agree to speak to classes, and can host Teachers in their business.
Students that complete the “Academy” can graduate with certificates in their chosen field so they are workforce ready. College bound students can choose from 79 college accredited courses to give them a jump start on their college experience. If you or your company has any interest in this please contact Steve Patton at 816-252-4745 ext.7 or [email protected].
Sponsor
ISD students baked dessert for us!
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Speaker Series“Jeanie Lauer was a great speaker. What she said really hit home with how valuable one-on-one time is with our employees, coworkers and family which shows that you care and helps to put fires out early.”Brenda Class, First Federal Bank of Kansas City
LEAD classmates spent their first day together lining out the leadership skills they want to focus on, daily topics they want to explore, and discovering if they were orange, blue, gold or green personality types. The group bonded over tag-team bowling, laser tag and trying to achieve the most points in arcade games. Yes, this year’s LEAD 2017 class kicked off at the Main Event.
The LEAD 2017 class came together for their retreat and kickoff on September 15th. We are excited that we have 25 candidates who have taken the plunge and are off on the quest to become the second best LEAD class ever (the first best class of course was LEAD 1993.)
State Representative Jeanie Lauer also does business strategic planning and consulting. She came to the Chamber to share her business wisdom.
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Congratulations to the Independence School District, celebrating their 150th anniversary. The district kicked things off with an incredible parade on the historic Indepen-dence Square, followed by the ribbon cutting of its new student operated store All Things Independence. Also this school year, each of the 29 schools is doing their own event or service project to give back to the community as part of the 150th anniver-sary. Students are holding donation drives for local charities including CSL and Children’s Mercy Hospital. The service projects have 150 related themes including “150 acts of kindness” and “150 food items”.
Make sure to follow the Independence School District on Facebook and Twitter to see photos, videos and updates from all of our schools.
ISD Academies students pictured with Dr. Margie Vandeven, Missouri Commissioner of Education.
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Can you identify the individuals in this picture?
“As a member of the Independence Chamber, Comprehensive Mental Health Services benefits a great
deal from the opportunities to network with other businesses and
organizations in Independence. We have also developed a number
of productive partnerships with other member organizations. The luncheons are an excellent way of keeping up with what’s happening in our city; lunch with the penguins
was delightful!”.Joy Copeland, President / CEO
Comprehensive Mental Health Services
ISD Academies “All Things Independence” Store
JG Contracting
September 17215 N Main StIndependence, MO 64050Grand Opening
September 2011015 E 23rd St SIndependence, MO 64052Newly Renovated Business
September 2218100 E 24HwyIndep., MO 64056Grand Opening
Blaytonly Beautiful Studios
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Business Before Hours
Our Business After Hours took us to the beautifully renovated Hilton Garden Inn in last month.
Business After Hours
The Chamber met at Main Event for a 7:30 am coffee and networking. Mayor Eileen Weir joined and updated us on Independence people and projects in motion.
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Truman at TrumanThe Truman Library was the site of our first Truman at Truman event. This event was especially designed for our Truman level members and we decided to hold it at the Truman Library, thus the name, Truman at Truman.
We had a good group of Truman level members meet and mingle with our Board of Directors. We even had a surprise guest as Kurt Graham, the director of the Truman Library, joined us.
Thursday, November 3rd, 4:00 - 6:00 pmThe Independence Chamber210 W Truman Rd, Independence MO 64050The 4th Annual Progressive Party is brought to you by the Independence Chamber and Independence EDC. We are looking for businesses that want to participate in this year’s “Support the Progressive Party” themed Business After Hours event.
For more information email Amy Knipp at [email protected].
Save the Date!
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Member News
Anniversaries
1-4 Years
Avid CommunicationsApex Business AdvisorsBillie PrestonSerc of Independence SquareFirst National BankThe Women’s Clinic of Kansas CityThe Beef Jerky OutletReece Nichols-Bryan GilliamThe DugoutBatteries + BulbsNewmark Grubb ZimmerBioLife Plasma ServicesGreen Lantern Car WashLunar BowlPhoenix Home Care Inc.
15-24 Years
25+ Years5-14 Years
Edward Jones, Chris ThieleEdward Jones, Adam KliethermesMother’s RefugeThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Auto Color & Equipment Inc.Drenon Jewelry Company IncMcDaniel Furnace & Sheet Metal Inc.Recognition PlusRed Carpet ServiceSilverstein Eye Centers PCV’s Italiano RistoranteGenerator Sales & InstallBalanced Body Chiropractic Center PCJunior Service League of Independence
Harry S Truman Library and MuseumFort Osage R-l School DistrictScott King, AttorneyBlue Ridge Bank & Trust Co
New Members
Scott Keithley 816-301-5844 [email protected]
Transaction Brokers, LLC
Dorinda Chamberlin of Independence won the Independence Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 50/50 raffle that was held during the SantaCaliGon Days Festival. Dorinda, a seven-year employee of Palomino’s Mexican Restaurant, was working a booth for her employer at the festival when she bought the ticket. “This money will go toward a truck. I am very happy and appreciative, it was definitely a shock!”
The second annual Winefest was hosted by the Rotary Club
of Eastern Independence. Held September 10th on the grounds
of the Bingham Waggoner Estates, 27 wineries were fea-
tured, each offering samples for more than 2500 ticketholders.
Donna Pittman was recognized as the Independence Citizen of
the Year at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation Banquet on
September 17th. Owner of Curt’s Market, Donna is a longtime mem-ber, and former board member of
the Independence Chamber. Donna is a champion of business and vital-ity in western Independence. Born
and raised in Independence, Donna has an impressive history
of community activism.
An exciting new beginning happened on September 28 as Independence Power & Light and MC Power broke ground on an 11,000 unit community solar farm. Local businesses and individuals can support and buy into the community solar farm by contacting Derek Clemens at MC Power at 660-221-5948 or [email protected].
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Dave WilliamsChair of the BoardCenterpoint Medical Center
Officers :
Tom LesnakIndependence Council for Economic DevelopmentZach WalkerCity of Independence
Dr. Lynette WheelerTruman Medical CenterDoug Williams Morgan StanleySonci BleckingerCentral Bank of the MidwestRon FinkeStewardship CapitalSteve GraffeoCommunity of ChristJonathan ZerrKapke & Willerth, LLC.
Board of Directors :Kim Downey NobleKim Downey Noble State Farm AgentDr. Karen CoxChildren’s Marcy Hospitals and ClinicsBeth FranklinKeller Williams Real Estate
Steve PotterMid-Continent Public LibraryKent HolidayOrbital ATKMary McNamaraCornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Company
Brad SpeaksPast Chair of the Board Speaks Family Legacy Chapels
Tom WatersIncoming ChairCorporate CopyPrint
Ex Officio Members : Dr. Jason SnodgrassFort Osage School District
Dr. Jim FinleyBlue Springs School District
Hap Graff, President & [email protected], ext. 5
Trina Anderson, Director of Membership [email protected], ext. 1
Chamber Team: Amy Knipp, Director of Membership [email protected], ext. 8
Lois McDonald, Vice President of Community [email protected], ext. 2
Tom WeirTreasurerBlue Ridge Bank & Trust Co.
Dr. Michael BanksMetropolitan Community College-Blue RiverJon EllisParadise ParkKim DevenyAmerican Funding Solutions LLCWes CowanKansas City Space CenterBob GlaserSummit Bank of Kansas CityJulie MorenoThe Examiner
Dr. Dale HerlIndependence School DistrictHap GraffIndependence Chamber of Commerce
Steve Patton, Business Liaison to the [email protected], ext. 7Kris Zerr, Director of [email protected], ext. 3
Welcome to the Chamber!We would like to welcome Amy Knipp to the Chamber staff. Amy is married to Eric Knipp and has two children. She is the owner of the store Elizabeth Henry on the Independence Square. Amy joined us part time at the first of August and worked primarily on SantaCaliGon for most of the month. She will begin working for the Chamber full time on October 1st. Please help us welcome her as she becomes the Independence Chamber’s new Director of Membership Events.
“It’s a good thing when
the people that know you the best, like you
the most.”
David Elyachar, Founder, Big Bob Carpet,War Time Retail
210 West Truman RoadIndependence, MO 64050
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