Month of August, 2021

In the News

2022 Membership Directory & Visitor's Guide

Once again, we have partnered up with MetroMedia to publish our 2022 Directory. If you didn't receive your copy, you can review the digital edition on our website, which was exclusively sponsored by Citizens Federal Savings Bank.

The magazine-style publication will continue to feature Platte County and surrounding areas where your customers and prospects live and shop.

Again this year, It will include gorgeous, quality photos which will tell our story. The new publication will be mailed out to all Chamber members as well as distributed to government offices, realtors, hospitals, visitor centers, major area employees, schools, and other businesses. We will reach up to 10,000 readers! We also send copies to those requesting various information.

There will be sections on tourism, commerce, education, history, recreation, demographics, transportation, and health, along with a detailed membership and business directory.

Reserve a space in your favorite section to promote your business to fellow members and consumers, as well as businesses seeking to relocate. Contact Chamber member Tammie Easson at 417-629-7935 or teasson@metromediapublishers.com to secure the best placement in our 2021 publication.

Thank you for supporting the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce as we continue to promote our area as a great place to live, work, shop, and play.

Download the new Downtown Parkville APP - our new resource for all things downtown, including three Walking Tours to learn about the history of Parkville and the Nature Sanctuary!

Search 'Downtown Parkville" in your APP store.

Thank you Main Street Parkville Association!

Upcoming Meetings and Events

August Chamber Lunch

Tues, Aug 10, 11:30 - 1 pm

YMCA Parkville Location

Catered by Dominic's Casual Italian

Join us for an economic development update for Platte and Clay counties. Our speakers will be Matt Tapp, Platte County EDC Executive Director, and Clay County EDC Executive Director, David Slater.

Pasta Bar including Salad/Breadsticks - $15

5k/10k River Run - Saturday, Aug 21, 2021

It's been 3 years and we are ready to get this run going again! We will help kick off Parkville Days with our run followed by the parade, carnival, and much more!

Sponsorships are available.

Save the Dates -

Chamber Events

Thurs, Sept 9 - Business Croquet Challenge, Kactus Creek Croquet Club

Tues, Sept 14 - Chamber lunch - Speaker Dr. Jeanette Cowherd

Sat, Nov 6 - Annual Trivia Night, St Therese Church

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 - Annual Gala, The Hawthorne House

MSPA Events

Parkville Cruise Nights - Aug 7, Sep 4, Oct 2,

Sat, Oct 16 - Parkville Microbrew Fest

Fri, Dec 3 - Christmas on the River

Farmer's Market - Every Saturday 7 am -12 pm

Member Announcements

City of Parkville

Summer Newsletter, 2021

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View past issues here.

Park University Athletics Director Claude English Announces Retirement

Longtime Park University director of athletics Claude English has announced that he will retire, effective Friday, Aug. 13.

English began his affiliation with Park in 1992, serving as the men’s basketball head coach through the end of the 2004-05 season. In January 1996, English added the title of athletics director, a role that he has held for the past 25½ years.

The University’s athletics programs have received numerous national accolades during English’s helm, including seven NAIA national volleyball championships (five men’s and two women’s), 79 conference championships between the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference, American Midwest Conference, and Heart of America Athletic Conference, 170 NAIA All-Americans, 428 NAIA Scholar-Athletes and a 17-time NAIA Champions of Character awardee.

The University will conduct a national search to replace English. In the interim, Jayme Uden, Ed.D., associate vice president and dean of students, will serve as acting director of athletics. Jason Kline, men’s basketball head coach, and Mike Talamantes, director of volleyball, and men’s and women’s volleyball head coach, both of whom serve as an assistant athletic director, will provide support to Uden.

A ceremony to honor English is expected to be held on the University’s Parkville Campus sometime this fall.

Post 7356's 9th Annual Golf Tournament

August, 17th 2020.

Please click here to register as an individual, team, or sponsor!

This is was a "Four Person Scramble" format which includes lunch and awards following a silent auction. We encourage golfers of all skill levels to join us and are looking forward to a great day of fun in the sun, to honor the service of our Nation's Veterans!

Single Entry Player $125 donation, Team of Four Players $400 donation.

We are a 501c19 Charitable organization, so your donations are tax-deductible, according to IRC170c3. We ask that you annotate your shirt size on the forms or in comments on the form or remit your donations to VFW Post 7356, P.O. Box 12121, Parkville, Mo 64152.

Call (816) 916-3190 for more information.