Featured Partner 

Platte Valley Dental Care  

Creating Healthy Smiles with a Gentle Touch 

Dr. Staci Blaha and her team at Platte Valley Dental Care provide quality, affordable dental products and services to Platte City and the surrounding area.

What's New:
Earlier this year, Dr. Blaha began offering enrollment in Quality Dental Plan (QDP), a dental benefit plan designed specifically for individuals without dental insurance."We've seen tremendous participation in the plan by local residents," Dr. Blaha says, "we're happy to be able to offer a plan that helps make dentistry more affordable for our families." Twice yearly, Dr. Blaha attends MasterMind Study Club meetings whose primary focus is promoting quality and affordable dental care. Dr. Blaha is hosting two interns from the University of Missouri - School of Medicine this summer: Jessica Heistand and Trent Blaha.

Did You Know:
In May of this year, Dr. Blaha traveled to Belize to provide dental care to children in San Pedro. Working as dental assistants, Brennen and Trent Blaha accompanied Dr. Blaha on this trip.The Blahas describe this trip as an "awesome experience" where they worked alongside many professionals including teachers and pediatricians.She's planning another trip this summer to help assess the volunteer needs of the local clinic. Dr. Blaha will eventually take over the responsibility of arranging and scheduling volunteers for the clinic herself.  

A big thank you to Platte Valley Dental Care for all you do for our community and communities abroad! 

Economic Development Services Agreement 

The agreement between the City of Platte City and the Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Council (PCACC/EDC), which outlines the economic development services the PCACC/EDC  conducts on behalf of the City, was renewed by the Board of Alderman at their bi-monthly board meeting Tuesday, June 28. An overview of those services with allocated costs are listed below:

Business Retention & Expansion: 120 Hours ($3000)

Includes: 25 business visits between Jan.1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2012

Promotion of Community: 280 Hours ($7000)

Includes:  

1. Maintenance of Location One Information System (a real-time, on-line database that houses available buildings and land sites)
2. Economic Development section on www.plattecitymo.com 
1. Employers Testimonials
2. Competitive Comparison
3. Location One Information System  

If you have any questions about this agreement, please feel free to contact Karen Wagoner at 858-5270 or at karenwagoner1@embarqmail.com.  

July Membership Meeting  

sponsored by:

Make plans now to attend the monthly membership lunch on Thursday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Springs Golf Course Clubhouse. The meeting is sponsored by Empire District Gas. Join us for a great lunch and casual networking!  

Don't forget that the cost of the monthly luncheon is now $15 with a reservation and $20 without a reservation. The price of lunch has been adjusted to cover the increase in catering costs.  

Small Business Tips: 

Missouri Drug Card

Accept credit cards via iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android:

Join us in welcoming the following businesses to the Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Platinum member:

ATNJ, Inc.: ATNJ, which stands for "a top notch job", is a locally owned and operated construction company that stands behind their products and takes great pride in their workmanship. ATNJ is currently offering free inspections and an estimate of your home/roof  for storm damage. Warranty supplied in writing. Contact ATNJ, Inc at 816-858-2732 / 888-345-2865 or email at jill@atnjinc.com. Visit their website here.  

Gold member:

KCI Collision Center "meets most of their clients by ACCIDENT!" Located at 11000 HWY 92, KCI Collision Center offers experienced professionals that have the skills and equipment to restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition! "Like" them on Facebook here or visit their website here! Contact them at 816-270-0800 after hours at 816-365-1311.  

Basic Level Business members:

858-HAIR: Platte City's full services hair salon! 858-HAIR carries Redken and Majirel products and their stylists are trained in the latest cuts and techniques. Now available at 858-HAIR, eyebrow threading! An ancient technique using 100% cotton thread, it's safer than waxing and gives a more precise shape. Give 858-HAIR a call today by calling...you guessed it 858-HAIR (4247). "Like" them on Facebook here, follow them on Twitter here, or visit their website here!   

Impact Roofing: Impact Roofing Company, a division of Owen Homes, LLC, is based in the Northland, but services the entire Greater Kansas City area. Impact Roofing ensures that each roofing job is done right from start to finish and offers a five-year guarantee on all of their roof installations and include a five-year annual inspection that ensures that the roofing system is performing well. "Like" them on Facebook here, or visit their website here.

Narrow Tree Nursery: Founded in 2005, Narrow Tree Nursery delivers top-quality trees with a focus on value, variety and service. Their farm, located in Edgerton, Kansas, covers 150 acres, and their inventory includes more than 29,000 trees. There are three ways to shop Narrow Tree Nursery: Northland Store (5840 NW Prairie View Road), The Farm or Online. Be sure to "Like" them on Facebook here for the latest info. Whether you're a homeowner, a professional landscaper or a real estate developer, you'll want to visit Narrow Tree Nursery for your landscaping needs! 

Individual members:
Sheila Palmer, Platte County Collector: With more than 17 years of experience in the Platte County Collector's Office, Sheila L. Palmer

was elected to her position in 2010. 

Sheila obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Missouri State University and has worked in both the private and public sectors of business. 

A lifelong resident of Platte County, Sheila and her husband Stan and children, Nick and Maggie are actively involved in the community. 

Sheila is dedicated to serving as your Platte County Collector.  

Twitter Chats: Have you participated in one yet?

From Heidi Cohen's website: Twitter chats are virtual meetings that consist of concurrent Twitter conversations at a designated time. Like face-to-face meetings, the goal of Twitter chats is to exchange information and discuss topics of interest. Special hashtags are used so that participants can follow the conversation in real time.    

Participating in your first Twitter chat can feel a bit like trying to take a drink from a fire hose. We found a great article to help you be a "twitter chat champion" if you're interested. Click here to read more!  

2011 Annual Meeting

Swearing in the 2011-2012 Chamber Board!    

Pictured left to right: Joan Harms, Platte County Clerk;  Dan Demory, State Farm Insurance; Kelli Goforth, Re/Max; Lisa Rehard, Hubbard and Rehard P.C.; Stan Palmer, Bank of Weston; and Vic Perrin, Greater Kansas City YMCA.  

Our Chef! 

Dan Runde, Platte Valley Bank

Networking!

Pictured left to right: Chris Snopak; Stacy Benninghoff and Sherry Kisker, Platte County Health Department.  

Sponsorship Opportunity!

• You have the floor. We hand the microphone over to you at the start of the meeting to announce the who, what, how and why of your business.
• Hang your company's banner. We'll be happy to display your banner at the most visible location at the meeting.  
• Spot-light on your logo. We'll highlight your business as the meeting sponsor and place your logo on each slide of the opening PowerPoint presentation. 
• SWAG display table. Distribute your promotional materials at each place setting as well as your very own display table for material distribution/Q&A.
• Lunch for two is included.