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7/24/2008 - Governor Blunt Announces Tax Credits for Independence Company
Ox Paper and Tube becomes first company to receive Enhanced Enterprise Zone benefits
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7/23/2008 - ICED Board Elects Leadership & New Board Members
Bill Moore selected to serve 2nd year as Chairman
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7/10/2008 - Vacancy Rates for Apartments in Indpendence Down from 2007
New survey shows a drop of almost 2%
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6/24/2008 - 1st Quarter 2008 Business Barometer
Quarterly publication highlighting economic activity and trends in Independence
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6/11/2008 - Extreme School Makeover
Lifting Hammers. Lifting Spirits. Independence School Districts Extreme School Makeover
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4/24/2008 - Enhanced Enterprise Zone Approved for Independence
Tax credits and abatements available for qualified companies located within zone
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4/22/2008 - Survey Completed for 23rd Street Business Corridor
A study of business trends was completed for a corridor along 23rd St. in Independence.
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4/4/2008 - 4th Quarter 2007 Business Barometer
Quarterly publication highlighting economic activity
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4/3/2008 - Incentive Workshop Presentation
Presentation by Mike Downing with the Missouri Department of Economic Development
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3/27/2008 - 2008 ICED Business Plan Approved
Plan establishes strategies and goals
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3/18/2008 - Incentive Workshop Set for April 1st
Speakers to highlight available programs to assist local companies
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2/27/2008 - Events Center Sales Tax Issue Approved by Voters
Passage clears way for project construction
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2/22/2008 - 1st Annual Impact Awards Presented
Local companies recognized for job creation and capital investment
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2/20/2008 - Mayor Reimal Presents "State of the City" Address
Independence Mayor Don Reimal presented his annual State of the City address as part of the Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon.
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1/23/2008 - Annual Performance Report for ICED Released
Job growth and capital investment strong in 2007
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1/18/2008 - 3rd Quarter 2007 Business Barometer
Quarterly publication highlighting economic activity
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1/7/2008 - 1st Annual "Salute to Industry" Luncheon Set for Feb. 22nd
Local companies to be recognized with presentation of Impact Award
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1/6/2008 - Impact Award Nomination Form Now Available
Download form to nominate an expanding Independence company
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12/8/2007 - Events Center Tax District Receives Approval
The Examiner - Debbie Coleman-Topi
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11/20/2007 - Sale of Former MCI Hospital Finalized
Truman Manor Plans to Offer Upscale Senior Living
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11/9/2007 - Children's Mercy Finalizing Plans for Independence Location
The Examiner - Rhiannon Ross
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10/24/2007 - Survey of Existing Companies Shows Growth Opportunities
Annual survey points to many positive signs for local industries
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10/15/2007 - 2nd Quarter 2007 Business Barometer
Quarterly publication highlighting economic activity
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10/12/2007 - Children's Mercy Announces Plans for Independence Location
Independence Examiner
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10/1/2007 - ICED Launches Updated Web Site
Site adds new data and functionality for users
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9/26/2007 - ICED Endorses School District Boundary Change
Resolution approved by Board
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9/26/2007 - Independence leader keeps eyes on the prize: jobs
By DONALD BRADLEY The Kansas City Star
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9/26/2007 - Subsurface facilities offer many advantages
By BRIAN BURNES The Kansas City Star
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9/7/2007 - Business Retention Survey Underway
Goal is to identify at-risk companies
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8/31/2007 - Quick 5 questions for -Tom Lesnak
The Examiner
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7/16/2007 - HCA Announces Sale of Two Former Hospital Facilities
Facilities to be developed separately as part of reuse plans
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6/27/2007 - ICED Elects Officers for 2007-08
Bill Moore assumes role as Chairman from outgoing chair Jim Harpool
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6/27/2007 - Vacancy Rate Study Completed on Noland Road
Study shows vacancy rate just over 75 along corridor
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6/25/2007 - Apartment Vacancy Rates Study Completed in Independence
Current rate at 8.1% according to recent survey
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5/15/2007 - 1st Quarter 2007 Independence Business Barometer
Quarterly publication of economic trends for employment, retail sales, housing and cost of living
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4/4/2007 - Cardinal Brands Announces Independence Expansion
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