Committees are open to all paid members of the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce. Your attendance is welcomed at any meeting and at all events. Please contact the committee chair or co-chair directly with any questions or suggestions.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
DUTIES
- Responsible for all aspects of communication between the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership
- Manage social media efforts (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn)
- Coordinate weekly expert blog posts from PACC membership
- Serve as liaison, in cooperation with Executive Director, for the PACC website
CHAIR
- Steph Hart, Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning
- steph@essentialelementskc.com
- (816) 728 4664
MEETINGS
- Third Wednesday of each month (usually)
- 12noon
- at Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning
- 201 Main Street, Suite 4
DEPOT COMMITTEE
DUTIES
- Establish and maintain a railroad museum inside the old Parkville train depot
- Develop guidelines as to what railroad items will be displayed
- Create proper signage for museum artifacts
- Purchase and/or borrow railroad items for display
- Recommend staffing requirements and suggested hours of operation
- Investigate temporary or traveling exhibits which may be available for the public
CO-CHAIRS
- Deb Hopkins, Platte Valley Bank
- dhopkins@plattevalleybank.com
- (816) 746-7600
- Deborah Butcher, Butcher Resources/Reece and Nichols
- deborah@lovewhereyoulive.net
- (816) 741-2364
MEETINGS
- Third Wednesday of each month
- 4pm
- Chamber office
- 8701 NW River Park Drive (old train depot)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
DUTIES
- Increase awareness of Parkville area
- Strengthen, retain, and expand existing businesses
- Establish relationships with governmental agencies and representatives
- Provide strategic and demographic information for economic development initiatives
CHAIR
- Jim McCall, Country Financial
- jim.mccall@countryfinancial.com
- (816) 803 1840
MEETINGS
- Third Friday of each month
- 7:45am
- Chamber office
- 8701 NW River Park Drive (old train depot)
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
DUTIES
- Provide small business education and non-partisan communication through various events, mediums, and partnerships within the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce
CHAIR
- Jason Ayers, Wisdom 4 Life Coaching
- jason@wisdom4lifecoaching.com
- (816) 841-4770
MEETINGS
- First Friday of designated months (not every month)
- 8am
- Chamber office
- 8701 NW River Park Drive (old train depot)
EVENTS COMMITTEE
DUTIES
- Manage fundraising efforts including the annual gala, the golf tournament, and casino night
- Coordinate the Chamber‘s Charity of Choice project, including community service and fundraising
- Responsible for monthly Business After Hours events at PACC member locations
- Create PACC presence in the two parades (4th of July & Parkville Days)
CHAIR
- Dorene Henry
- dorene@gmail.com
- (816) 210-5345
MEETINGS
- Third Monday of each month
- 11:30am
- Stone Canyon Pizza (upstairs)
- 15 Main Street
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
DUTIES
- Recruitment of new PACC member businesses and individuals
- Member retention
- Welcome members and guests at events; follow-up with non-member guests
- Represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours, and community events
- Responsible for the production and publication of the membership directory
- Coordinate PACC 101: New Member Orientation sessions
- Manage Chamber Ambassador Program
- Celebrate Chamber businesses through the Member 2 Member Discount Program
CO-CHAIRS
- Mike Emmick, Edwards Jones
- mike.emmick@edwardjones.com
- (816) 746-7817
- Mike Van Dever, Anytime Fitness
- kansascitymo@anytimefitness.com
- (816) 746-6400
MEETINGS
- First Tuesday of each month
- 8am
- Chamber office
- 8701 NW River Park Drive (old train depot)
