Month of September, 2021

In the News

Blood Shortage Reaches Emergency Level

Community Blood Center announced yesterday that the local blood shortage has reached emergency levels as fears of the COVID-19 Delta variant are leading to an even greater drop in donations. As you may know, our region has been experiencing a chronic blood shortage since the onset of the pandemic, but local inventory has further dropped to a less than 3-day supply of readily available blood, with our Type O blood sitting at an alarming .5-1 day supply. Yet again, our situation has become critical and we are asking our communities for help.

The Parkville Area Chamber has partnered with CBC for this emergency blood drive. If you are able to donate, please register here as soon as possible using Group Code CB37

CHA Survey

The Community Input Survey, organized by the Northland Health Alliance is designed to collect data from those that live, work or play in Platte or Clay Counties. The data collected via this survey will be used to create the Community Health Assessment. The goal is to collect at least 1,800 responses across both counties.

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2022 Membership Directory & Visitor's Guide

Ad space is going fast. Reserve your spot today!

Contact Chamber member Tammie Easson at 417-629-7935 or [email protected] to secure the best placement in our 2022 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

September Chamber Lunch

Tues, Sept 14, 11:30 - 1 pm

Wexford Senior Star

6500 N Cosby Ave, KCMO

Join us as we invite Dr. Jeanette Cowherd, Superintendent of Park Hill School District, to give an update regarding the Park Hill School District.

Lunch is provided courtesy of Wexford Senior Star.

Business Challenge Croquet Tournament

Thurs, Sept 9th, 5 pm - 8 pm

Kactus Creek Croquet Club

13312 NW 76th St, Parkville, MO

Who will take home the coveted traveling trophy?

The Business Challenge is a 16-team tournament. The winning team will take the traveling trophy back to their office and win bragging rights all year for their business! The Business Challenge will start at 5 pm.

This event is all about fun and networking. Come as a player or join us just for social time and enjoy the food and refreshments.

Cost:

Challenge/Tourney play - $35/person or $70/team

Networking - $15 person

All prices include field access, food, beverage, and prizes for the winners.

Signage Opportunities:

Wickets - $50

Banners - $100

Sip, Shop, and Stroll

Parkville Chamber Member Businesses

Wednesday, Sept 15, 10 am - 6 pm

Browse and shop Parkville's local businesses, visit with the owners, and enjoy some refreshments.

Get your card punched at each location to be eligible for a $250 Parkville shopping spree Grand Prize!

Save the Dates -

Chamber Events

Tues, Oct 12 - Chamber lunch - American Legion Hall, Parkville - Catered by Stone Canyon

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

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

MSPA Events

Sat, Sep 4, Oct 2 - Parkville Cruise Nights

Sat, Oct 16 - Parkville Microbrew Fest

Fri, Dec 3 - Christmas on the River

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

Member Announcements

Parkville Women's Clinic

9 Hole Golf Tournament

Tues, Sept 28

The City is hosting the last electronics recycling and paper shredding events of the year on Saturday, October 2.

Electronics recycling is from 9 am - 12 pm and is open to anyone. Anything with a cord or battery (working or not) is collected. Most items are recycled for free, but some are recycled for a fee to cover the cost to properly and safely dispose of the items.

Paper shredding will be held in the parking lot near Friends Shelter in Platte Landing Park from 9-11 am. This event is open to Parkville residents only. Limit of two boxes per residence. Proof of residency is required.

KICK COLON CANCER IN THE BUTT!

Tom O'Sulivan Memorial Golf Classic

Friday, Oct 1

Falcon Lakes Golf Club

We are looking for golfers, volunteers, sponsors, auction donations, or goody bag trinkets.

Thank you!

Registration

September is National Suicide Month

If you would like a FREE sign(s) for your business (or personal use) please email the # of the sign (1-6) with the quantity you desire to [email protected].