Independence Chamber of Commerce

About

The Independence, Missouri Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business organization dedicated to promoting the economic growth of Independence and Eastern Jackson County. The Independence Chamber provides a variety of programs and events including: 

Monthly/Bi-Monthly: 

• Monthly Membership Luncheons with speakers and presentations on issues that directly affect our members 
• Bi-monthly business after hours networking events 
• Monthly small business continuing education seminars 
• Monthly technology seminars 
• Monthly legislative briefings 
• Monthly newsletter/citywide distribution 
• Monthly business leads exchange program 

Annually 

• Annual business leadership awards dinner 
• Annual first responders recognition and awards breakfast 
• Annual picnic on the lawn (Membership Appreciation Day) 
• Halloween parade 
• Annual adult LEAD program (Leadership Education Action Development) 
• Young Entrepreneurs Academy 
• Relocation guide/city map 
• Eastern Jackson County Business Expo 
• Mini business expo 
• SantaCaliGon Festival Days 
• Complimentary member listings on chamber website, membership directory and resource guide 
• Chamber golf classic 
• Legislative hearings for inclusion in public policy advocacy for the subsequent year 
• Annual board retreat 
• Independence Day at the state capital 
• In the City Day 

As Needed: 

• Ribbon-cutting ceremonies 
• Various member business referral methods 
• Marketing of member events via social media avenues, calendar of events and monthly newsletter 
• Geographical business association assistance 
• Technical assistance 
• City policy/permitting assistance