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P.O. Box 240392
6400 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
Phone: (816) 231-3312
Fax: (816) 231-2101

UPCOMING EVENTS

July
July 22	Candidate Forum for 40th District candidates (more info)
July 28	2nd Annual International Business Crawl (see below)
August
August 18	Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Funkhouser (more info)
August 24	Chamber Luncheon (more info)

Welcome to the Second Annual International Business Crawl on Wednesday July 28th 2010. The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce invites all businesses along Independence Ave and area residents to celebrate Historic Northeast's International Market Place!

Here is how it works:
Participating businesses between Gladstone Blvd and Wabash Ave will display their home country's flag in front of the stores to mark their location and attract new customers.
Passports and maps will be available at each participating business. You can start at any location that afternoon between 2pm-5pm.
Customers will bring their "Travel the World" passport to the shops to have it stamped. Customers who complete their passport will get special prizes and can taste foods from around the world at an After Hour mixer. See details below.

Timeline:

12pm-1:30pm---Luncheon at Sabor Centro Americano
2661 Independence Ave Kansas City, MO
Guests at this lunch will include candidates for the 40th District
John Joseph Rizzo (D) and William Royster (D)
Please RSVP for Lunch ($15)

2pm-5pm---Business Crawl
Wabash to Gladstone Blvd (look for the flags in front of the shops)
2:30pm--Ribbon Cutting to officially start the Crawl with dignitaries at the American Sons of Columbus Hall (#1 on the map)

5pm-7pm---After Hours at American Sons of Columbus
2415 Independence Ave Kansas City, MO
Parking is available at above, behind Snyder's , behind Dairy Queen and at most of the participating businesses.

Also from 5pm-7pm---there is a neighborhood picnic at Independence Plaza Park 649 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City, MO (2 blocks west of Crawl).
Booths will be set up during the picnic to inform neighbors about community services, and neighborhood associations in the Northeast.
The picnic will also feature the mounted police, K-9 units, fire safety trailer, food, and drinks. Free to the public

Historic Northeast is home to an eclectic mix of residents and businesses and is just minutes from Downtown Kansas City, Columbus Park and River Market neighborhoods, the Kansas City Artist Coalition and even the Crossroads and East Crossroads Art Districts.

It’s a community designed for foot traffic and has dozens of acres of parkland, lots of housing opportunities and empty storefronts ideal for studios and work spaces.

Great interstate access – Northland, Independence, Kansas City, and Kansas – too!

Cultural diversity and a neighborhood that wants positive change, PLUS affordable property all make Historic Northeast a great place for your studio, workshop, art space or even gallery.

Check out the listings on our map, realtors in Historic Northeast have great spaces NOW. Get in early and get in CHEAP.

A number of artists already call Historic Northeast Home. It seems to be a pretty good fit for the artist community and like minded people. Back Door Pottery, Kafe Kiskeya, Mosaic Brain, the Neon Gallery and the Kansas City Museum are located here.

The Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commission has been hosting art exhibits, music and other events for over 10 years. Want to join in the synergy? Just need a cheap solid place to do your work?

Historic Northeast could be your ticket to a successful art career!

MISSION

The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce works for the general betterment of the Northeast community, with business being the primary focus. Members are caring volunteers who are eager to promote the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of the community.

New businesses contribute to the economy of the city and most importantly, the Northeast community. New business creates jobs and improve the surrounding area. Higher employment and better infrastructure increases demand for more products and services, thereby creating a nice place to live.

Please join us as we work toward achieving the full potential of Historic Northeast's neighborhoods. We are available on the phone and in person at the Chamber offices.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the quality of life and economic competativeness in historic, multicultural and contemporary Northeast and to enhance its overall economic position within the greater metropolitan area.