Chamber News

Think Raytown First

Mar 15th, 2013 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

Starting this month, you will begin to see Think Raytown First window clings around town.  We hope by getting the businesses to Think Raytown First, the residents will join in and also Think Raytown First.  If each business/resident bought one additional item or paid for one additional service in Raytown, think about what that would …



State of the City Luncheon

Mar 6th, 2013 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

If you are interested in hearing Mayor David Bower give his “State of the City” speech at the March 13 Chamber luncheon, please call 816-353-8500 and make your reservation before Noon on Monday, March 11.  Reservations are required.  The cost is $20 per person.  The luncheon will be held at First Baptist Church Raytown, 10500 …



Chair of the Board

Jan 16th, 2013 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

Shawna Burns (Commerce Bank) has recently taken the reigns as Chair of the Board for the Raytown Chamber.  Make a reservation before noon on Monday, January 21 to hear her vision for 2013.  Chamber Celebration luncheon will be held at Holiday Inn CoCo Key Hotel, reservations required, $20.00 per person.  Awards will be handed out …



Progress

Dec 6th, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

While you are out doing your holiday shopping, take a look at all the progress that is happening within the City.  New construction is happening on 350 Highway, new businesses are close to opening, existing buildings are getting facelifts and new places to eat are popping up all over town.  Remember to “Think Raytown First” …



Progress

Sep 14th, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

As you drive around Raytown over the next few weeks, you will see progress.  Gamestop opened this week and after visiting Chipotle, they will be opening on Sunday.  Both of these news businesses look great!  The dirt is being moved for the Hy-Vee Convenience Store and there is a sign in the building next to …



RQS

Aug 23rd, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

What does the number 12 mean to you? 
To the Raytown School District’s it means, their Annual Performance report shows 12 of 14 standards met, up from 9 standards met one year ago at this time. The increases are in the area of elementary math scores, overall points earned, and MAP (Missouri Assesment Program) Bonus points.  “Raytown …



Raytown

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

The first day of school is just around the corner.  So no matter where you live or work, please be careful when driving through those school zones.  The next time you see one of the many great teachers, administrators or even support staff of the Raytown Quality Schools, thank them for taking great care of …



Raytown Loves Baseball

Jun 14th, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

Have you heard Raytown Loves Baseball? It is being reported that over $60 million dollars will be spent in the Kansas City metro area during the first two weeks of July and Raytown is hoping to attract some of those visitors to our town. Adopt a street groups will be picking up trash at the …



SummerFest 2012

May 9th, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

Raytown SummerFest & BBQ Cookoff is less than 30 days away.  SummerFest is a family fun event being held in downtown Raytown on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 with no cover charge.  Carnival rides, shaved ice, homemade funnel cakes, yummy kettle korn and more are offered in our vendor area along with craft, …



Student Presentations – Rock Island Corridor April 27 2012

Apr 23rd, 2012 | By chamberadmin | Category: Chamber News

Please join the Rock Island Corridor Coalition to hear KU and K-State student presentations on “Transforming the Rock Island Corridor” on April 27, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm to be held at the Raytown City Hall.  (The University of Kansas, School of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Team and the Kansas State University Graduate …