December EventsDecember 1Ribbon CuttingMain Event Entertainment4601 S. Cochise CourtIndependence, MO12:00-2:00 pm

December 3Business After Hours: At Bingham-Waggoner Sponsored by Silverstein Eye Centers313 W Pacific Ave.4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

December 4LEAD Alumni Holiday LunchCarrabba’s Italian Grill 11:30 am-1:00 pm

December 9Ribbon Cutting: Momo’s Grilled Panini4052S Lynn Court Drive4:00 - 5:00 pm

December 11Eggs & Issues Legislative BreakfastEnnovation Center 8:00 am - 9:30 am

December 16Holiday Membership LuncheonOphelia’s Restaurant 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday, December 3, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Missouri

Thank you to our sponsor!

Business After Hours At

Bingham-Waggoner Join us for a holiday party at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate.

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MOTIVATION OF THE MONTH

Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.

H. Jackson Browne

Independence Civic Council (ICC)

The ICC, formed in July of this year, now has a total of eighteen members. At the council’s second meeting, they voted to support a request of funds for promoting the public safety taxes renewals

placed on the November 5th ballot.

Any member of the Independence Chamber of Commerce is eligible to be a member of the ICC, as well as retiree. To become a member

of ICC, the person needs to be a Chamber Member and donate $500 annually.

Ribbon Cutting: Main Event EntertainmentTuesday, December 1, 12:00-2:00 pm, 4601 S. Cochise Court, Independence MissouriBe sure to stop by the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Main Event Entertainment at noon! You and up to 2 guests are also invited to Main Event Entertainment’s VIP Event at noon to 2:00 pm or 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Please RSVP to IndependenceVIP@mainevent.com with the following information: • Your full name • The total number of people attending in your party • Whether you will be attending the 12:00 pm event or the 7:00 pm event

Business After Hours At Bingham-Waggoner Thursday, December 3, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, MissouriJoin us for a holiday party at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate.

LEAD Alumni Holiday LunchFriday, December 4, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 19900 Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO Mark your calendar for the annual LEAD Alumni Holiday Lunch on December 4.

Eggs & Issues Legislative BreakfastDecember 11, 8:00 AM - 9:30 am, Ennovation Center, 201 N Forest Ave #130, Independence, MOThe Eggs and Issues Breakfast is scheduled for December 11 from 8:00 am - 9:30 am at the Ennovation Center. Legislators will speak on goals, interests and anticipated actions during the 2016 session.

Holiday Membership Luncheon - Featuring the Ancora ChoraleWednesday, December 16, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Ophelia’s Restaurant, 201 N. Main Street, Independence, MOWe hope you can make it to the last monthly luncheon of 2016. This month’s luncheon will be held at Ophelia’s restaurant with a holiday theme. Reservations must be made by Monday, December 14. Refunds can not be given after December 14 due to the cost of the meal.

Calendar of Events

Thank you to our sponsor!

Update your Directory Listing

2December 2015 :: THE CHAMBER VIEW

The 2016 Independence Business Directory is planned to be distributed in March, 2016. In preparation for print, we are asking all of our members to check their current listing and update any necessary information.

Log into your member account today at: www.ichamber.biz/pages/member-center

Don’t know your login? Go to independencemo.chambermaster.com/login/forgotpwd, and enter your email address to be sent a reminder, or call Kelsey at 816-252-4745 ext. 0.

Your directory listing provides excellent opportunities for your organization to attract new customers and share information with our community, the region and even internationally. Make sure everyone has access to your complete, up-to-date information!

The 3rd Annual Progressive Party - Anniversary Edition- was a hit! With over 150 attendees, various themes in each office, numerous businesses, restaurants and organizations, participants found themselves leaving the party with a list of new places to try and business relationships to grow. Thank you to all who came by to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Chamber Building and the many other business milestones this year. Special thank you to our partner in (crime) this event - The Independence Economic Development Council.

3rd Annual Progressive Party

Legislative Briefing with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II

On the morning of Friday, November 20, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II spoke to our membership on a number of issues, one of which is a fundraising initiative to have a statue of Harry S. Truman placed in the Rotunda in Washinton D.C. The Congressman also discussed the impact of the Syrian refugee crisis on the U.S. and what the last 12 days of the session may look like.

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95th Annual Banquet

(Honorees will be Announced During Program - don’t miss it!)

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Elite Sponsors - $5,000 – VIP Hour with Captain Phillips – One room for the evening at Stoney Creek Lodge – Inclusion in video montage during program – Table (for 8) in preferred location – Recognition from podium during program – Four complimentary bottles of wineCompany Logo presence: Program, signage at table, slideshow during event, newsletter, press releases, banquet eblasts, Chamber website, social media and 2015 Annual Report

VIP and Reception Sponsor - $3,750 – VIP Hour Sponsor with Captain Phillips – Reception Hour Sponsor in Main Ballroom – Inclusion in video montage during program – Table (for 8) for dinner – Complimentary bottle of wineCompany Logo presence: Program, signage at table, slideshow during event, newsletter, Chamber website, social media and 2015Annual Report

Supporting Sponsors - $2,500 – Table (for 8) – Complimentary bottle of wine – Inclusion in video montage during programCompany Logo presence: Event program, signage at table, slideshow during event, Chamber website and 2015 Annual Report

Dessert Staion Sponsors - $1,250 (3 left!) – Opportunity to serve as host or hostess at dessert stationCompany Logo presence: Display at dessert station, event program, slide show during event, Chamber website and 2015 Annual Report

Table Sponsor - $1,000 – Table (for 8) – Complimentary bottle of wineCompany Logo presence: Event program, signage at table, link on the Chamber website and 2015 Annual Report

Friends of the Chamber - $250 – Two seats at dinner – Names/organization listed in program

Sponsorship Opportunities95th Annual Banquet

Thank you to the 95th Annual Banquet Committee Members

Amy Castillo, ChairCenterpoint Medical Center

Stephanie Arnett-OxleySpeaks Family Legacy Chapels

Craig BrennerCity of Independence

Alex ColleyIndependence Chamberof Commerce

Bob FlorenceMCC-Blue River

Beth FranklinBeth Franklin Realty

Phyllis GreggCommunity of Christ

Kyle HudsonInternet Design Pros

Lorrie KuefferSendOutCards

Tesha LeMastersVillages of Jackson Creek

Sarah MiskewSilverstein Eye Centers Arena

Laurie RockhillTruman Medical Centers - Lakewood

Tom WatersCorporate Copyprint

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!

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Luncheon at Junior Service League - Independence

Thank you so much to the Junior Service League of Independence for hosting the our Monthly Membership luncheon in your beautiful venue. We nearly packed every seat to enjoy each other’s company and hear the incredibly entertaining Richard Matvichuk, head coach of the Missouri Mavericks Hockey team.

Thank you to the Gamble Company

for being our sponsor this month!

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November Ribbon Cuttings

On November 12, Continue Home Health and Hospice celebrating their 10 year anniversary and the opening of their new Independence location with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Their new office is located at 17201 E. US Hwy 40, Suite 207, Independence, MO 64055.

Does your golf course have a gym? Drumm Farm Golf Course does! The organization celebrated the grand opening of their new Drumm Farm Fitness Center on November 11 at 15400 E. 34th St. S., Independence.

The Beef Jerky Outlet celebrated the opening of its brand new location at 18920 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite F, Independence, Missouri on November 17, 2015.

On Friday, November 20, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of The Dugout located at 4466 S Noland Rd, Independence, Missouri.

Schedule online 24/7 at MyMidwestPhysician.comWho says you can’t book

doctors’ appointments at 3 a.m.?With 5 primary care clinic locations in Independence, quality

healthcare for you and your family is even closer.

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‘‘TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH

It is great to be seen ata Chamber event. It is even

better to be known by peoplein the Chamber.

Bob Glaser, Summit Bank of Kansas City

On Thursday, November 19th,the LEAD class spent the daylearning all about the historyof Independence. They begantheir tour at the 1859 Jail andMarshall’s Home Museum.The group also stoppedby the Truman Library, theVaile Mansion, Wayne CityLanding, the Truman Home,Sawyer-Jennings House, OldIndependence High School,Swope Mansion and the TrumanDepot. After a full day historylesson, they wrapped up atClinton’s Soda Fountain, on theIndependence Square, for refreshments and to listen to Charlie Shields talk about his childhood in Independence.

Thank you to Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal for for supporting the Independence Chamber of Commerce!

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‘‘Membership Tip

Do you use Facebook? So do we! Make sure you are getting our updates!

Now you will get Independence Chamber updateswithout the search.

2. Be sure you have “Liked” our page3. Hover your mouse over the “Like” button 4. Click the “Posts in News Feed” 5. Choose “See First”

1. Go to www.facebook.com/IndepChamber

Plan Ahead.Leave Well.

Procrastinating on your plans?

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Seminar: “10 Tips to ‘Go and Grow’ Your Social Media”

Paige Cahill, Constant Contact Central-Midwest Regional Development Director, was kind enough to volunteer some of her time to present to us on November 19 with a plethora of tips to make your social media marketing efforts successful. One of her pieces of advice: “Listen, learn and earn.” Basically, if you don’t know where to start, or why your social media is not successful, look at what your competitors are doing, learn how and then do it yourself. If it’s working for them, it can work for you! Thank you to all who attended and especially to Paige for sharing her valuable knowledge with us.

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Centerpoint Medical Center was hon-ored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals prevent medical errors, injuries and infections with-in the hospital. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), an independent industry watchdog.

On November 20, Saint Luke’s East Hospital announced it has been named one of the eight 2015 Fast Track Award winners by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The City of Independence was recognized by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) as one of the leading examples of cities using technology to improve services and boost efficiencies. Independence ranked in the top 10 of CDG’s 2015 Digital Cities Survey.

Leslie Stikeleather, Korte PE teacher at the Independence School District, received the 2015 Kansas City District Elementary PE Teacher of the Year award.

On November 17, Shawnna Jackson, RN, MSN, APHN-BC, public health manager with the City of Independence Health De-partment, was awarded the 2015 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award.

Dr. Chitra Dinakar, allergist-immu-nologist at Children’s Mercy, was honored with the Woman in Allergy Award from The Board of Regents of the American College of Allergy, Asthma (ACAAI). The Woman in Allergy Award recognizes leader-ship, dedication and commitment to advancing the specialty.

On November 5, the Weitz Com-pany was honored by the Kansas City Business Journal at the 2015 Impact Awards for their innovative Weitz Insight On-Site technology platform.

Member News

This page features member news each month. To have your news listed here, contact Alex at alex@ichamber.biz.

The Truman High School Patriot Marching Band earned second place at the University of Central Missouri Festival of Champions on October 17.

The National League of Cities (NLC) recognized the City of Inde-pendence, MO for achieving gold medals in all five Let’s Move! Cit-ies, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) goal areas on November 5, which are based on achievements made to improve access to healthy, affordable food and promote physical activity for children and adults.

Comcast was a announced as a finalist on October 30 for the U.S. Chamber’s Hiring Our Heros Lee Anderson Award.

Missouri Mavericks net-minder, Josh Robinson, was announced as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goal-tender of the Month by the league on Wednesday afternoon, Novem-ber 4. Robinson was previously named Goaltender of the Week for the opening week of the 2015-16 ECHL season on Oct. 21st.

Hilburn Trucking Inc.Independence School District FoundationSiemens Energy, Inc.Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLPState Farm Insurance, Stacey Schell NewlandAmerican Family Insurance, Thomas BlauSchmidt Cornish & Smith CPAsMorgan StanleyACI Boland ArchitectsNational American UniversityOllie’s AmusementsRotary Club of IndependenceSmokehouse Bar-B-Que Inc.Cargo LargoColumbia CollegeGreg’s Tire CenterThe Fountains at Greenbriar

25+ YearsDowney Construction Inc.Greg’s Lock & Key Service Inc.Sam’s ClubBank of Grain ValleyCity of IndependenceThe GrovesL & C Meat Inc.Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet IncFloyd R Brown Jr & CompanyCornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.Kansas City Star

1-4 YearsCascades Car WashOoh! Aah! CreativeAmerican Cancer SocietyHome Builders Association of Greater K.C.Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store 23rd StSERVPRO of Lee’s SummitEnglewood Business AssociationZerger & Mauer LLP

5-14 YearsHeritage Physicians GroupAdams Mark Hotel & Resort - CoCo Key Water ResortIndependence Square Townhouses IncLiberty Exposition Services, Inc.Straightline Motorsports IncAAA Disposal ServiceChildren’s Mercy Hospitals & ClinicsBott Radio NetworkThe UPS StoreKansas City Public Library - Trails West BranchIndependence Square AssociationRand Construction Co.Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation/Genesis

15-24 YearsBMO Harris BankHereford House RestaurantHDR

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community of excellence.

Vision StatementThe Independence Chamber

of Commerce will be the premier business organization

in Eastern Jackson County where public and private interests collaborate and

are empowered.

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Great Plains SPCA 913-742-73445428 Antioch Drive Merriam, KS 66202Main Event Entertainment816-478-7807 4600 Cochise CourtIndependence, MO 64055Sheridan’s Frozen Custard & Momo’s Grilled Panini816-461-7200 4052 S Lynn Ct DrIndependence, MO 64055

Square One Homes LLC 816-263-2445 364 Wagon Knob RdOdessa, MO 64076

The Haynes & Woodward Investment Group- RBC Wealth Management 913-451-3500 4001 West 114th St Suite 200Leawood, KS 66211