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The Independence Chamber of Commerce .......... i Our Mission ........................................................i Chamber Staff ....................................................i Chamber Benefits .............................................ii 2011 Chamber Leadership ..............................iv Membership Roster ........................................33 Business Directory ...........................................59 Who’s Who ......................................................82 Independence at a Glance .....................................4 Quick Facts ....................................................... 4 Numbers to Know ............................................6 New Resident Information ..................................10 Licenses ...........................................................10 Utilities ............................................................10 Voter Registration ..........................................10 Discover Our Unique Community .......................11 History .............................................................11 Churches ..........................................................12 Libraries ...........................................................12 Health Care .....................................................13 Housing ...........................................................14 Education ........................................................15 Attractions ......................................................20 Truman Sites ....................................................20 Frontier Trails Sites .........................................20 Religious Sites .................................................20 Sports and Entertainment ...............................20 Historic Sites ....................................................20 Special Events .................................................21 The Arts ...........................................................22 Recreation ...................................................... 23 Shopping and Dining .....................................24 Discover Our Thriving Business Community ......25 Industrial Sites ................................................25 Retail and Office Space ..................................26 Demographics .................................................26 Transportation ................................................26 Development Incentives .................................29 Local Incentives ...............................................29 Tax Incentives ..................................................29 Investment Tax Credits ...................................29 Enhanced Enterprise Zone .............................29 Community Facilities and Services .................28 Economy ...........................................................29 Cost of Living ..................................................30 Taxes ................................................................30 Media ..............................................................30 Employment ....................................................30 Labor Force ......................................................31 Major Employers .............................................31 Index of Advertisers ................... inside back cover
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