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January 17, 2025

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Monthly Membership Luncheon


February 12, 2025



11:30 am


Smithville American Legion Post #58

2607 Missouri 92

Smithville, Mo 64089

Thank you to our sponsor:

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🎉 It’s Time to Crown the Best of Smithville! 🎤


We’re strumming our guitars and gearing up for the Smithville Country Music Awards—voting for the 2025 Community Awards Banquet is officially OPEN! 🗳️🤠


📅 Vote Now: January 3rd - January 22nd

🌟 Categories: From Citizen of the Year to Junior Citizen of the Year and everything in between!

📍 Cast Your Vote Here: https://forms.gle/GFvZWDXPKxmd7qpU7


Here’s the lineup of our superstar nominees:

🔥 11 for Business of the Year

🙌 5 for Citizen of the Year

💪 6 for Community Service Award

🍎 11 for Educator of the Year (Y’all, that’s incredible!)

💼 2 for Employee of the Year

🚀 6 for Rising Star Award

🏅 4 for William E. Parks Legacy Award

🤝 3 for Chamber Member of the Year

🏀 3 for Parks & Rec Community Champion Award

🎸 5 for Junior Citizen of the Year


It’s like the CMAs of Smithville, and you get to pick the winners! 🎶✨



✨ Cast your vote, support your favorites, and let’s honor the incredible folks who make our community shine brighter than a neon bar sign! 💚


Let’s give a BIG round of applause to the amazing people who make Smithville GREAT. 🤩

Get your tickets!

TODAY!

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Updates From the City

Board of Alderman Regular Session 1-7-25

Let's Welcome Our New Members!

Rutidd

Chad Taber

Smithville MO 64089, US

8169127277

www.rutidd.com

chad@rutidd.com

Gizmo's Tavern

Jamie

111 N. Bridge St.

Smithville MO 64089, US

816-343-2006

www.gizmostavern.com

THANK YOU for your membership renewal!

*THESE ARE MEMBERS WHO HAVE RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIP WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS.

169 Storage

3F30 Architects Inc.

56 Ready Go

Agent Jo & Associates

Annette's All About Sprinkles

Backwoods Venue 222

Between the Buoys

Bruner Contracting Company, LLC

CB DeFarkas Enterprises, LLC

Chop's BBQ & Catering

Coulter Excavating, LLC

Cowell James Forge Insurance Group

Cramer Capital Management

Dentistry at Smithville Marketplace

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Angela Gillen

Green Seasons Lawn & Tree Service

Hartman Real Estate Team

Hildebrand Estivo Dental

Major Lumber Company

McBee's Coffee N' Carwash

Missouri Farm Bureau Zane Myers

Nothing Bundt Cakes Northland

Our Savior Christian Academy and Lutheran Church

Paradise Point Golf Complex/Midwest Golf Management

Prevail Church

Pro Car Wash South/North

Pryor Mechanical - Plumbing & Piping

Representative Josh Hulbert

Ryan Stein - RE/MAX House of Dreams

Shepherd Elder Lawn Group

Shoot for the Stars Youth Center

Show-Me Real Estate/Talley & Associates Auction Services

Smithville Hay

Smithville Music Studio

Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

The Jamison Edward Group

TW Custom Branding

Valor Ranch Inc.

Warrior Hearing Center

White Iron Ridge

Wild Bloom Art Company

Chamber Member of the Month

We are celebrating Hanks Realty as our Chamber Member of the Month!


This month, we are proud to shine the spotlight on a community cornerstone, Don Hanks of Hanks Realty!

Don has been a dedicated member of our community for many years, playing an integral role in Smithville’s growth and development. Known for his commitment to excellence and a personalized approach to real estate, Don has helped countless families and businesses find the perfect place to call home.

Hanks Realty is more than just a business—it’s a reflection of Don’s deep-rooted passion for Smithville.


Beyond his work, Don is an active participant in community events and initiatives. His dedication to making Smithville a better place to live and work is truly inspiring.

Thank you, Don, for your unwavering support of our community and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce. We are grateful for everything you do and are thrilled to recognize you as our Member of the Month!

Member Announcements & Events

Check out the community calendar on our website!

Events Calendar

BREAKING THE CURVE: HOW TO COMBAT TECH NECK

Tues., Jan. 28, Noon-1 p.m.

Virtual

Discover the causes and effects of Tech Neck, and how simple adjustments to posture and ergonomics can promote a pain-free lifestyle in a tech-driven world.

Presented by Kyle Christopher, DPT.

FREE. Register at nkch.org/Class or call 816.691.1690.


MATTERS OF THE HEART: UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Tues., Feb. 4, Noon-1 p.m.

Virtual

Heart health is essential but understanding it can be challenging. Discover common cardiovascular conditions and gain insights on diagnostic tools and procedures.

Presented by Heath Wilt, DO, Meritas Health Cardiology.

FREE. Register at nkch.org/Class or call 816.691.1690.

Meet Your Elected Officials

Over Coffee & Pastries!


Join us for an engaging meet-and-greet event with your Clay County Senators and House of Representatives. This is an excellent opportunity for Members, Partners, and the Community to connect with your elected officials in an informal setting.



Enjoy coffee and pastries while learning more about their work and initiatives.


**Please register, as this will allow us to plan when ordering coffee and pastries, you must register here. **


We look forward to seeing you there!


Please join us on Friday, January 31st

Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Location: Northwest Missouri State University (KC) Gladstone; 6889 N Oak Trafficway, 4th Floor; Gladstone, MO 64118


If you need more information, please contact Bridget at bridgetm@clayedc.com or by calling 816-468-4989.

NOTE! The location for January 31, 2025 has changed:



Smithville Mid-Continent Library

120 Richardson Street

Smithville, Mo 64089

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Our Members are hiring! Who do you know that would be a great fit?

Check out our Facebook Group Smithville, Missouri Job Board where Chamber Members can now share up to date job openings!

Member Job Board

Check out our website where Chamber Members can share up to date job openings!

Employment Opportunities

NOW HIRING!


Money Matters Tax & Financial services, a family-owned local business since 1986, is looking for seasonal part-time help for:

 

Administrative Assistant- Helping with answering phones, receiving clients at the front desk, processing returns, etc. 15-40 hours/week, M-F $20+/hour based on experience

Tax Preparation Associate- Preparing form 1040 tax returns, as well as possibly 1065 and 1120S returns. 3 years experience preferred but not mandatory. 20-40 hours/week, $23+/hour based on experience

 

These positions are open immediately and will last through Mid-April, with a potential for additional work as desired through the rest of the year.

Please call Kyle Harsha at 816-532-2424 or email Kyle@MoneyMattersTax.com for more info.

🚨 Join the Paradise Team! 🚨


📌 Position: Accounting/HR Coordinator

📍 Location: Paradise Locker Meats, KC Area

💼 Start Date: Immediate


We’re a growing, family-owned business looking for a fun, smart, and positive individual to manage accounting & HR functions while supporting small local farms and businesses.


✨ Why Join Us?

  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • PTO & paid holidays
  • IRA with company contributions
  • Discounts in our on-site store

📧 Apply now at www.paradisemeats.com or email your resume to louis@paradisemeats.com!

Porters Ace Hardware has several positions open.


https://careers.acehardware.com/job-search/?career_area=Retail&city=Smithville&state=Missouri&spage=1

Part Time Teller

Commercial Loan Assistant

Apply Here!

Do you know about our Membership Benefits?

Smithville Job Board

The Smithville Chamber eGift Card

Chamber Cash

Chamber Benefit Plan

Constant Contact Discount

Membership Directory (print & online)

Monthly Luncheons

Monthly Morning Coffees

After Hours Events

Membership Monthly Newsletter

Ask us about Members only advertising opportunities.

PLUS much more!

Website Advertising


Banner advertising space is available for members on our website. For more information on this opportunity please contact Erika at director@smithvillechamber.org or

816-532-0946

Rise & Shine Sponsorship


We have a few sponsorships available for our Rise & Shine Coffee events. For more information on this opportunity and available months please contact Erika at director@smithvillechamber.org or

816-532-0946

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