Fundraiser Vino for Veterans Sock Hop on July 16th at the Pavilion at John Knox
Fundraiser Vino for Veterans Sock Hop on July 16th at the Pavilion at John Knox We are partnering with the Malinois Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to our local heroes. Please share this information with your networks. "The Malinois Foundation was founded in 2013 with a mission to support Veterans with PTSD and/or physical needs. They have expanded our resources to serve First Responders, Women Survivors, and Children with special needs across the U.S. They will offer
Rainbow Center Co-Founder and Executive Director Announces Retirement
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorder’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Announces Retirement Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorder’s (Rainbow) Co-Founder and Executive Director, Marilu Herrick, has recently announced her retirement from the nonprofit organization. Her final day of service is June 30. Marilu, the recent widow of Rev. Stuart Herrick is excited to explore a variety of possibilities for her future including spending more time with her dog “boys” Perry Mason and Happy II, traveling,
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WITH AN ‘A’ LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WITH AN ‘A’ LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE_______________________________Hospital receives top safety grade from independent national watchdog organization. INDEPENDENCE, MO — (May 10, 2022) — Centerpoint Medical Center has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Centerpoint Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. The hospital is
Columbia College, Independence Chamber of Commerce Announce Exciting New Partnership
Columbia College, Independence Chamber of Commerce Announce Exciting New Partnership COLUMBIA, Missouri – May 2, 2022 — Leaders from Columbia College and Independence Chamber of Commerce have announced features of their newly implemented partnership. Chamber members, their employees, spouses and dependents under the age of 25 are now eligible for a 15-percent discount on tuition to pursue their degree at Columbia College. “Columbia College is excited to offer this innovative benefit to hundreds of eligible
SantaCaliGon® Days Festival Celebrates Golden Anniversary
SantaCaliGon® Days Festival Celebrates Golden AnniversaryA long-standing Independence tradition commemorating the origin of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails during the westward expansion Independence, MO – The long-standing Independence tradition, the SantaCaliGon® Days Festival, has a lot to celebrate! The festival hosted by the Independence Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Xfinity will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2022.The annual SantaCaliGon® Days Festival, held Labor Day
Independence Chamber of Commerce Honors First Responders at Awards Breakfast
Independence Chamber of Commerce HonorsFirst Responders at Awards Breakfast INDEPENDENCE, MO – Annually, the Independence Chamber of Commerce recognizes first responders for the significant contributions and highly-valued services they provide Independence businesses and residents with a recognition and awards breakfast. The last few years the program was put hold due to the Covid pandemic. On March 25, 2022, the Independence Chamber of Commerce along with presenting sponsor, AT&T First Net, and
Cargo Largo celebrates groundbreaking of new facility in Independence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2022 Media contact: Lauren Belshe, Marketing Strategist for Cargo Largolbelshe@cargolargo.com (816)350-6138 Meghan Lewis, Communications Manager for City of Independencemlewis@indepmo.org (816) 325-7086 Mikealene Evans, Director of Marketing and Communications for Independence Chamber of Commercemikealene@ichamber.biz (816) 607-8827 Cindi Rogers, Media consultant for Independence Economic Development Councilcrogers@bygeorgepr.com (816) 506-8732 Cargo
Independence Chamber of Commerce Endorses Independence Fire & Police Ballot Initiatives
Independence Chamber of Commerce Endorses Independence Fire & Police Ballot Initiatives INDEPENDENCE, MO – The Independence Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse both the Independence Police Department and Fire Department ballot initiatives on the November 2, 2021, ballot. The Independence Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously to support both ballot initiatives at the September and October board meetings. A yes vote on Question 1--Fire Protection Sales Tax, would repeal the current Fire