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The Independence Chamber of Commerce 91st Annual Banquet will be held January 21, 2012.  The Annual Banquet will promote the new and innovative theme of the Independence Chamber of Commerce.  The night will be filled with networking, a wonderful dinner selection and surprises that you won't want to miss!  The 91st Annual Banquet is held at the Hilton Garden Inn - Independence.  The social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., following will be dinner at 7:00 p.m.  Invitations will be mailed soon!

Interested in being a sponsor of the 91st Annual Banquet?  Contact the Chamber for more information, 816-252-4745.

Past Independence Chamber of Commerce Award Recipients

Lifetime Members – An active or retired member of the Independence Chamber of Commerce who has demonstrated loyalty, distinguished service and leadership within the Chamber and the greater Independence business community.
Shirley Baker, Carol Sue Bass, Larry Blick, Roberta Coker, Ron Eiman, Dr. Robert Henley, Gilda Manning, Lauzon Maxwell, Bob Reeds, Don Ross, Norm Swails, Dr. Robert Watkins, Ben Weir, Paul Weston and Byron Constance.

Distinguished Board Member – For outstanding service and dedication to the Chamber, through leadership on the Independence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Bob Robinson, 1991
Jerry Gonzalez, 1992
Ben Weir, 1993
Gary McClure, 1994
Rick Viar, 1995
Cindy Cavanah, 1996
Mike Chappelow, 1996
Martin Kuny, 1997
Karen Downey, 1998
Galen Boyer, Jr., 1999
Pat Campbell, 2000
Selene Madrid, 2001
Steve Mauer, 2002
Trudy Beard, 2003
Dr. Patty Schumacher, 2004
Jim Denning, 2005
Tom Waters, 2006
Lisa Nichelson, 2007
Gary White, 2008
Vaughn  Cornish, 2009
Terri Steele, 2010

Distinguished Service – For outstanding service and dedication to the community, through leadership roles in the Independence Chamber of Commerce.
Jerry Gonzalez, 1991
Penny Kievet, 1992
Joe Lammers, 1993
Brenda Roberts, 1994
Carol Sue Bass, 1995
Norm Swails, 1996
Bob Glaser, 1997
Roberta Coker, 1998
Ken McClain, 1999
Ron Bruch, 2000
Galen Boyer, Jr., 2001
Karen Downey, 2002
Tom Waters, 2003
Nancy Kimak, 2004
Steve Mauer, 2005
Ken and Cindy McClain, 2006
Robert Heacock, 2007
Victor Callahan, 2008
Pat Barnhard, 2009
Brenda Cline, 2010

Distinguished Citizen - For outstanding service and dedication to the community.
Richard Rhodes, 1991
Sue Gentry, 1992
Barbara Potts, 1993
Bob Reeds, 1994
Dr. Roger Yarrington,
1995 Ron Stewart, 1996
Paul Weston, 1997
Jim Barbour, 1998
Byron Constance, 1999
Norm Swails, 2000
Lu Vaughan, 2001
Roger Hershey, 2002
Dr. Doug Hatridge, 2003
Lee Williams and Brent Schondelmeyer, 2004
Allen Lefko, 2005
Jim Harpool, 2006
Dr. Jim Hinson, 2007
Mike Sanders, 2008
Dr. David Rock, 2009
Galen Boyer, 2010