Month of October, 2021

Chamber News

The Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce is growing!

So far in 2021, we have had 30 new members join the Parkville Chamber - Thank you! One way we help promote your business as a member is through our New Member bags, which are given to every new member. If you have business information, flyers, coupons, calendars, logo items, etc, that you would like to share with them, please contact the Chamber office. We want to bring awareness to your business among our new Chamber members!

Ribbon Cuttings

Another perk of joining the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce is having a ribbon-cutting. This is a great way to let the community know about your new business, new location, or just a facelift! If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting, please contact the Chamber office and we can get it on the calendar!

Member Survey

As we prepare for 2022 we continue to work on how we can promote our members. One idea we are considering is a "Member of the Week" program. Each week a member would be introduced to the Chamber, and throughout the week we would ask that our members visit their business, introduce themselves, and get to know them. We will be sending out a member survey this month and ask that you take a few minutes to respond. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas, and yes, even constructive criticism. :)

2022 Membership Directory Business Information

We recently sent an email to each member requesting corrections or updates to your business information. If any corrections are needed, please contact the Chamber office, or feel free to make these updates by going through your member area. We use your website listing for the directory and we want to make sure your information is current.

Please contact the Chamber office if you have questions.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

October Chamber Lunch

Tues, Oct 12, 11:30 - 1 pm

American Legion Hall - Parkville

Join us for our October Chamber lunch at the American Legion Hall in Parkville with a pizza and salad buffet from Stone Canyon - $15 per person.

Our speaker, Jim McCall, will be updating us on the Parkville Veterans Memorial and how we can help to honor the legacy of our Veterans.

We will also hear from Jeff Rhodes, with the City of Parkville, regarding the special election in November to impose a local use tax, and how it will benefit business owners and the City.

Parkville Microbrew Fest

Saturday, Oct 16, 1-5 pm

English Landing Park

Say goodbye to fall with handcrafted ales, live music, and great food! Festival admission includes a commemorative logo tasting glass, live music, and all the beer you care to sample from 1-5 pm. This event is outdoors, rain or shine.

Click HERE for more information and to purchase your tickets.

Parkville Nature Sanctuary's

October fundraising events.

Click HERE for more information

Trick or Treat in Downtown Parkville

October 30, 2021

12 - 5 pm

Trick or Treat in Downtown Parkville! Kids and parents are invited to Historic Downtown Parkville for safe and fun Halloween “Trick or Treating” at participating shops and businesses.

4th Annual Trivia Night!

Fill a table of 8 with your friends and see who is the smartest in your group!

Someone is bound to have an answer to the question. It may not be the correct answer,

but you'll still have a lot of FUN!!!!

MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND

*** Taco Bar, Beer, and Wine included in the price of admission ***

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Registration

Join us in historic downtown Parkville on Saturday, November 27th to shop and celebrate Small Business Saturday!

Earn gift cards to the places you love to shop and dine!

Main Street Parkville will be hosting a Shop Small Passport event. Pick up your passport that day and fill it with stamps when you make a purchase at your favorite local businesses in downtown Parkville.

Spend $10 or more at a store or restaurant and receive a stamp on your passport.
Get 4 stamps and select a gift card at the Main Street Shop Small tent in Pocket Park.
Get another 4 stamps and receive a 2nd gift card -or- a Parkville Local T-shirt!

#ShopSmall #SmallBizSat #ShopLocal

Save the Dates -

Chamber Events

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

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

MSPA Events

Sat, Oct 16 - Parkville Microbrew Fest

Fri, Dec 3 - Christmas on the River

Member Announcements

City Completes Intersection Improvements on Route 9 at 6th Street

The City of Parkville completed intersection improvements on Route 9 at 6^th Street. The improvements were recommended in the Route 9 Corridor Study adopted in 2015 and in a traffic study completed for the Six at Park development.

To assist with the construction of the project, the City applied for and received the Governor’s Transportation Cost Share Program grant and a cost-share agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Committee. The grant covered 50 percent of the cost and the City’s local match was 50 percent. The City was awarded the Governor’s Transportation Cost Share Program grant because Six at Park project demonstrated economic development through the creation of new jobs.

Construction of the improvements by MegaKC began in May and was substantially completed in September. They include northbound and southbound left-turn lanes, a northbound right turn lane, an eastbound right turn lane on 6^th Street, a 10-foot trail on the east side, a five-foot sidewalk on the west side, curbs and gutters, asphalt roadways, and street lights.

Mayor Nan Johnston said, “The City is excited that the intersection improvements have been completed. This section will match the City’s plans for the Route 9 Corridor from Highway 45 to Mattox Drive.”

For more information about the project, contact Public Works Director Alysen Abel at (816) 741-7676.

TextCaster Update

The Parkville Chamber uses TextCaster, a local Chamber member, for our member texting alerts. To ensure prompt message delivery to you, TextCaster has a new mobile app that will provide timely delivery to subscribers who download and use this mobile app. This mobile app allows continued updates regardless of which wireless carrier you use.

If you have not done so, please download this app and make sure you sign up for Chamber text alerts.

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!