19100 E. Valley View Parkway Independence, MO 64055www.independenceeventscenter.com P: 816.442.6100 F: 816.442.6139

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About Us & Helpful Contacts

Location Information

Parking & Amenities

Technical Specifications

Seating Capacities By-the-Numbers

Marketing & Public Relations

Past Performances

ADA Services

Hotels & Motels

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2ABOUT US & HELPFUL CONTACTS

3About the Independence Events Center The Independence Events Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Missouris fourth largest City of Independence. Located off I-70 and minutes away from downtown Kansas City, this $68 million dollar state-of-the-art arena features 5,800 fixed seats and 2,200 parking spaces. Since opening in November 2009, the events center has hosted a variety of events including multiple concerts and sporting events. The events center is home to two professional sports franchises including the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League and the Missouri Comets of the (MISL) Major Indoor Soccer League. The facility also features a year-round second sheet of ice (Centerpoint Community Ice), contemporary amenities and flexible seating for up to 7,000.

Management Team General Manager Mike Young 816.442.6101Executive Assistant Vicki Rew 816.442.6104Director of Operations Paul Fray 816.442.6117Director of Finance Debra Brunton 816.442.6102Director of Marketing Sarah Miskew 816.442.6103Director of Sales Jeff Kuhn 816.442.6107Premium Sales & Group Sales Manager Lisa Voss 816.442.6105Operations Manager Tom Manning 816.442.6116Changeover Supervisor Aaron Dunnam 816.442.6118Event Manager Patrick Sandy 816.442.6110Box Office Manager Laura Crichton 816.442.6140Staff Accountant Cindy Young 816.442.6111Community Ice Manager Chris Johnston 816.442.6126Assistant Ice Manager Brandon Schultz 816.442.6126Skating Director Michelle Lauerman 816.442.6126Food & Beverage Manager Monica Wilson 816.442.6120Maintenance Manager Larry White 816.442.6144Main Switchboard 816.442.6100Main Fax 816.442.6139

Shipping & Physical Address

Independence Events Center 19100 E. Valley View Parkway Independence, Missouri 64055www.IndependenceEventsCenter.com

4WICHITA, KS200 miles / 3 hours

LAWRENCE, KS50 miles / 55 min.

KANSAS CITY, MO

INDEPENDENCEEVENTS CENTER

15 miles / 20 min. COLUMBIA, MO112 miles / 3 hours

OMAHA, NE170 miles / 3 hours

DES MOINES, IA179 miles / 3 hours

ST. LOUIS, MO240 miles / 3.5 hours

SPRINGFIELD, MO175 miles / 3 hours

OVERLAND PARK, KS

26 miles / 33 min.

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LOCATION INFORMATION

5The Independence Events Center is easily accessible from the United States Interstate Highway System. The Independence Events Center is located off the intersection of Missouri Highway 470 and Interstate 70 which is approximately 15 miles east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Directions at a GlanceTake I-29 South to I-435 East (towards St. Louis), I-70 East (exit 63 on left), I-470/MO-291 South (via exit 15A) to US-40 (exist 16-A), turn left onto US-40, turn left onto East Valley View Parkway.

Take I-35 South to I-435 South (exit 12A towards St. Louis), I-70 East (exit 63B on left) to I-470/MO-291 South (via exit 15A) to US-40 (exit 16-A), turn left onto US-40, turn left onto East Valley View Parkway.

Take US-71 North, merge onto I-470 East (towards Lees Summit), take US-40 (exit 16-A), turn left onto US-40, turn left onto East Valley View Parkway.

Take I-70 West (towards Kansas City), take Little Blue Parkway exit (exit 17), turn left onto Little Blue Parkway and turn right on E. Valley View Parkway.

Take I-70 East, merge to I-470/MO-291 South (exit 15A), take US-40 exit (exit 16- A), turn left onto US-40, turn left onto East Valley View Parkway.

INDEPENDENCE HAS DONE ITSELF PROUD WITH THIS ARENA,

WHICH FEATURES EASY ACCESS OFF OF INTERSTATE 70, HIGHWAY

40 & MISSOURI 291. BILL ALTHAUS, THE EXAMINER

6The Independence Events Center features 2,200 paved and well-lit parking spaces on-site including handicap accessible. Parking is FREE for Independence Events Center clients and guests.

PARKING & AMENITIES

THEY KNOW HOW TO DO AN EVENT RIGHT. THEY TREAT YOU AS A GUEST AS OPPOSED TO MOST

LARGE-SCALE VENUES WHERE THEY HERD YOU IN LIKE CATTLE. ADD ON TOP OF THAT, FREE PARKING,

REASONABLY PRICED FOOD & BEVERAGES AND YOURE GOLDEN!

H.I OF LEES SUMMIT, MO, POSTED ON YELP.COM

7Star Dressing Rooms

Three (3) Star Dressing Rooms

Private Bathrooms, Showers, Makeup Vanity & Flat Screen TVs

Storage Space

Internet, Cable & Phone Connections

Production Offices

Three (3) Production Offices

Internet, Wireless & Phone Connections

Locker Rooms

Four (4) Locker Rooms

Restrooms & Shower Facilities

Individual Lockers & Storage Space

Internet, Wireless & Phone Connections

Other Features

Twenty Nine (29) Luxury Suites on Second Level

Premium Loge Seating on Second Level

First Class Bar & Grill in Main Concourse

Budweiser Lounge on Second Level

Six (6) Full-Service Concession Stands in Main Concourse

Seven (7) Full-Service Box Office Windows located in Silverstein Eye Centers Box Office

Independence Events Center Amenities

8Technical SpecificationsMain Floor Wall-to-Wall 110 x 260

Hockey configuration 85 x 200

Rigging High Steel at 65 above arena floor

Low Steel at 50 above arena floor

150,000 lbs. Full House rigging capacity

125,000 lbs. Center Stage rigging capacity

Full Catwalk with fall arrest system

Half house curtain

Staging 60 x 40 Main Stage

(Staging Concepts Material)

Two (2) 12 x 20 wings

Adjustable from 4 to 6 in 2 increments

Two (2) ADA ramps

Two (2) stair units

Show PowerShow power is located upstage left and right, EACH having:

One (1) 600 amp, 3-phase service

One (1) 400 amp, 3-phase service

One (1) 200 amp, 3-phase service

One (1) 100 amp, 3-phase service

We also have:

Six (6) 100 amp, 3-phase service located upstage right, on a separate transformer

Shore Power Three (3) each multi-receptacle boxes each

with 50 amp, 30 amp & 20 amp receptacles

East Entry Standard wall receptacles

Main Bowl Floor One (1) 100 amp 5 wire pin & sleeve

receptacle in each of the four (4) corners

INDEPENDENCE EVENTS CENTER AT-A-GLANCE

9Audio / Visual Four (4) channel Clear Com production

intercom system, hardwired locations throughout the facility including all production, dressing & locker rooms

JBL facility sound system with Audio / Visual control room

Two (2) 16 x 9 Daktronics video boards with full video production

Two (2) Daktronics scoreboards

360 degree LED ribbon board

Two (2) camera platforms

Phone lines & ethernet connections throughout the facility including all production, dressing & locker rooms

Portable Power Distro Two (2) 100 amp 5w CAM to (5) L21-30 splitter box

Ten (10) L21-30 input to (6) 20 amp 5-20 receptacle stackable doghouse

Nine (9) L21-30 extension 25 ft.

Fifteen (15) L21-30 extension 50 ft.

Ten (10) Guard Dog 3 ft. cable ramps

Twelve (12) male-to-male CAM turnarounds

Two (2) banded feeder 25 ft. #2 SC 5W

Two (2) banded feeder 50 ft. #2 SC 5W

Loading Dock Two (2) truck bays at loading dock height with

levelers

One (1) truck bay at loading dock height without leveler

One (1) drive-in ramp bay

Interior staging area of 400 sq. ft. and 18 high

Outdoor staging area is lighted and secure

Parking for seven (7) trucks / buses

Shore power access of three (3) each of 50 amp, 30 amp & 20 amp receptacles

General Equipment Two (2) Toyota propane forklifts, one (1) with

5,000 lbs. capacity & one (1) with 6,500 lbs. capacity

One (1) set of fork lift extensions

Barricade 80 staging concepts blow through barricade

One (1) man extension lift

Freight elevator with 4 wide by 7 tall doors

THERES NOT A BAD SEAT IN THE HOUSE! EVERYONE

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Center Stage Reserved 360

Capacity 7,000

Basketball Set Capacity 6,000

SEATING CAPACITIES BY-THE-NUMBERS

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Hockey, Ice Show, Family & Circus Set

Capacity 5,800

Half House Mid-Floor drop Stage 180

Capacity 4,000

Full House End Stage 180 Capacity 6,300

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MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS The Marketing and PR department is here to make your event a success. Specifically the Director of Marketing can recommend media outlets, assist in developing promotions and aid in PR endeavors. The Independence Events Center has strong relationships with local media. Additionally the Independence Events Center has a first class website, digital marquee and a huge following on social media. To take advantage of these additional advertising opportunities, please supply the marketing department with the following:

Website Graphic (Advertising Event Name,

Date & Time)935 px by 345 px (72 dpi)

Marquee Graphic (Advertising Event Name,

Date & Time)672 px by 336 px (300 dpi)

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Kansas City Media Market At-A-Glace:

Local Television: KCTV 5 (CBS Affiliate) KSHB 41 (NBC Affiliate) KMBC 9 (ABC Affiliate) WDAF 4 (Fox Affiliate) KCPT 19 (PBS Affiliate) KSMO 62 (MyNetwork TV Affiliate) KCWE (CW Affiliate) KMCI 38 (38 the Spot) Time Warner Cable Comcast Cable AT&T Cable

Local Radio: KBEQ-FM 104.3 (Wilks County) KFKF-FM 94.1 (Wilks County) KMXV-FM 93.3 (Wilks CHR) KCKC-FM 102.1 (Wilks AAA) KPRS-FM 103.3 (Carter Adult Urban) KCFX-FM 101.1 (Cumulus Classic Rock) KCJK-FM 105.1 (Cumulus Adult Hits) KCHZ-FM 95.7 (Cumulus CHR) KCMO-AM 710 (Cumulus News Talk) KMJK-FM 107.3 (Classic R&B) KCMO-FM 94.9 (Cumulus 60s, 70s & 80s) WDAF-FM 106.5 (Entercom Country) KKSN-FM 99.7 (Entercom CHR) KMBZ-AM 980 (Entercom Talk) KCSP-AM 610 (Entercom Sports) KQRC-FM 98.9 (Entercom Rock) KMBZ-FM 98.1 (Entercom News Talk) KRBZ-FM 96.5 (Entercom Alternative) WHB-AM 810 (Union Sports) KCUR-FM 89.3 (UMKC)

Local Print: Kansas City Star Major Daily Examiner Local Daily The Pitch Weekly Ink Weekly MetroVoice Christian Weekly Dos Mundos English / Spanish Newspaper Kansas City Call African American Weekly Kansas City Globe African American Weekly

Demographic Snapshot Category Total %Mkt

163,791

66,028

78,793

84,998

148,934

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6,500

5,371

39,642

36,782

48,038

17,248

22,135

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Total Population

Total Households

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Female

Race / Ethnicity

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Other

Hispanic

African-American

Age

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18 34

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Independence Events Center has hosted a variety of notable entertainers, here are just a few that have performed at the venue:

Zac Brown Band

Rob Zombie

Alice Cooper

Miranda Lambert

Eric Church

Bruno Mars

Janelle Mone

Kenny Rogers

Bill Gaither

Chris Tomlin

Larry the Cable Guy

Trace Adkins

Kenneth Babyface Edmonds

Frankie Beverly

Tech N9ne

Casting Crowns

Martina McBride

Goo Goo Dolls

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Celtic Woman

Riverdance

Celtic Thunder

BB King

Five Finger Deathpunch

Anthrax

Sarah Palin

Jesus Culture

Third Day

Hatebreed

Mannheim Steamroller

Switchfoot

Past Performances

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ADA SERVICESAs part of our commitment to provide every guest of the Independence Events Center with the most dynamic and exciting entertainment experience possible, we strive to meet or exceed all structural and service requirements as stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have created this information to provide our disabled guests with information concerning our facility, services and policies. If there are any questions about our building, or if you have any further needs, please call the Independence Events Center at 816.442.6100 and ask to speak with our Event Staff.

ParkingHandicap Accessible parking is available in our East & South Lots. The Independence Events Center has 43 designated accessible spaces. In order to park in the spaces reserved for disabled guests, the vehicle must have a state issued handicapped window pass, sticker or license plate. Any vehicle may drop off a disabled patron at the front of the Independence Events Center and then park their car in the parking lot.

TicketingTickets for all events will be available at the Independence Events Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com and Outlet Locations or by phone, 1.800.745.3000. If accessible seating is needed, you must specifically request accommodations. The following ticketing policies have been developed for companion seating guests to ensure that the maximum number of accessible seats are available to our patrons.

Any ticket limits enforced for the general public will be in effect for accessible seating as well.

In order to provide seating for as many patrons with disabilities as possible, one companion seat may be purchased with each accessible seat, up to the ticket limit.

Additional companion seats are available at the Independence Events Center Box Office only. The seller will locate companion seats as close to the accessible seats as possible, but not in the specific accessible seating area.

Accessible seating tickets will be available in all price ranges available to the general public.

Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis to all guests needing accessible seating.

If an event is sold out, any unsold accessible seats will be held until 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

At that point, available accessible seats will be released for sale to the general public.

Guests requiring accessible seating, but not holding tickets for accessible sections, may be accommodated through the Guest Services Office located behind Section 109 (based on available seats).

Assisted Listening DevicesAssisted listening devices are available at Independence Events Center to hearing-impaired guests at no cost. The assisted listening device is a headset that broadcasts the Independence Events Center Sound System on FM frequency. Any patron checking out an assisted listening device must leave a drivers license or a valid form of identification to receive the headset. They are available at the Guest Services Desk located behind Section 109 near the East Entrance.

ElevatorsThere are two public elevators that are available to handicapped patrons to provide access between levels. They are located in the concourse behind Sections 103 and 112 on the Main Concourse Level.

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Emergency EvacuationThe Event Staff at the Independence Events Center have been trained in Emergency Evacuation Procedures and will be available to assist you in the event of an actual evacuation.

Arena InformationThe Events Center Guest Services Office is located on the concourse behind section 109 near the East Entrance and is available to help all guests at the Independence Events Center. The attendant can assist patrons in finding accessible seating, directions, resolving ticket issues and checking out assisted listening devices.

RestroomsEvery restroom in the Independence Events Center is equipped with handicap accessible stalls and sinks. All restrooms, including four (4) family restrooms, are located on the Main Concourse Level. These rooms are convenient for parents to aid their children of the opposite gender.

Access and SeatingThere is ample seating available to all disabled patrons for all events held at the Independence Events Center. Accessible seating is available in all price levels including the floor, concourse level and upper level. The exact accessible seats that are available for sale may vary from event to event due to different configurations of the Independence Events Center. Patrons with accessible seating may enter the Independence Events Center at the East or South entrance for access to the floor and upper level. Independence Events Center has seating available for eight (8) handicap and eight (8) attendants on the lower level, and 27 handicap and 27 attendants in the upper level.

Floor seating varies, based on the event.

Service AnimalsAny guide dog or other service animal that is assisting an Independence Events Center guest is welcome in the Independence Events Center.

Sign Language InterpreterA sign language interpreter will be available at the Independence Events Center on an as-needed basis. If a patron requires this service, they must notify the facility at least ten (10) days before an event. Please call 816.442.6100 and ask to speak to the Event Manager for the specific event to make your request for an interpreter to be available.

Ticket WindowsWheelchair accessible windows are located at the Independence Events Center Box Office located at street level by the East Entrance.

Water FountainsAll of the water fountains in the Independence Events Center were designed to be accessible to all guests.

WheelchairsThe facility does not provide wheelchairs for patron use. Wheelchairs in First Aid are used by facility paramedics for medical emergencies only. Patrons are advised to bring their personal wheelchairs if required.

ManagementIndependence Events Center is owned by the City of Independence, Missouri. The Independence Events Center Management Company staff is comprised of seasoned professionals in the facility management industry.

For additional questions or assistance regarding facility accessibility, please call the Independence Events Center at 816.442.6100.

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Americas Best Value 816.373.2800 13712 E. 42nd Terr.www.bestvalueinn.comGourmet coffee, WiFi, free local calls, pet friendly, convenient drive-up rooms

American Inn 816.373.8300 800.517.47174141 S. Noland Rd. www.myamericaninn.comLaundry, cable TV, free local calls, vending area, 24-hour free coffee

Best Western Truman Inn 816.254.0100 800.WESTERN4048 S. Lynn Court Dr. www.bwtrumaninn.comCoffemakers in rooms, dataport, phones, continental breakfast, wireless hi-speed internet

Comfort Suites816.373.9880 800.4CHOICE19751 E. Valley View Pky www.comfortsuites.comFree continental breakfast, cable TV, free local calls, Hi-speed internet, pet friendly, smoke-free

Crossland Economy Studios816.350.2151 800.EXTSTAY 14800 E. 42nd St.www.crosslandstudios.com www.extendedstayhotel.comFree local calls, kitchenettes, guest laundry, elevator, satellite TV, dataport

Deluxe Inn 816.313.1200 10301 E 40 Hwy.Direct TV, free local calls and fax service, free internet, microwave, fridge

Drury Inn & Suites816.795.9393 800.378.7946 20300 E. 42nd Street SNew in 2011. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening food and drinks served daily. Indoor/Outdoor pool. In room microwaves, 37 flat panel HD TVs. Two room suites available.

Fairfield Inn 816.795.1616 800.228.280018700 E. 37th Terr. www.marriott.com/mciinCable TV/HBO, continental breakfast, elevator, WiFi

Great Western 816.833-0880 15912 E. 24 Hwy.Cable TV, family suite, fax, fridge and microwave available

Higher Ground Hotel 816.836.0292 877.836.0292200 N. Delaware www.highergroundhotel.comDirect TV, laundry, continental breakfast, elevator, smoke-free, meeting rooms, free WiFi

Hilton Garden Inn816.350.3000 877.STAYHGI19677 E. Jackson Dr. www.independence.stayhgi.comNewly renovated. Conference center, ballroom, frequent guest program, mall nearby, 24-hour food pantry, refrigerator/microwave, hi-speed Internet

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 816.795.8889 866.631.633119901 E. Valley View Pkwy. www.zmchotels.com www.hiexpress/independence.comDeluxe hot continental breakfast, local calls, fitness center, hi-speed internet, pet friendly

Motel 6816.350.7816 800.4MOTEL64142 S. Noland Rd. www.motel6independencekc.com Free coffee, free WiFi, HBO, laundry, pet friendly

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Staybridge Suites816.994.270019400 E. 39th Place S. staybridge.com/kcindependenceExtended stay hotel. All suites, WiFi, flat screen TVs, hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, meeting space, Complimentary social that incudes a meal and drinks from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Tues. Thurs.

Super Budget Inn 816.373.7500 15014 E. 40 Hwy, KC, MO 64136Cable TV, free local calls, hi-speed internet, all ground floor rooms

Super 8 816.833.1888 800.800.80004032 S. Lynn Ct. Dr. www.super8independence.comGroup discounts, free local calls, cable TV, laundry, microwave, fridge available, free continental breakfast, hi-speed internet, pet friendly

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