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Raytown Chamber Celebrates 85 Years On November 16, 1929, the Raytown Commercial Club incorporated after organizing in March of 1925. Back then, dues were 10 cents a week or a one-time payment of 50 cents for
one year. The club started out with three committees: Bylaws, Membership and Publicity. Electricity, telephones and transportation were critical to the
molished on the 5600 square foot lot that was converted to a park now known as Pocket Park and ownership was transferred to the City of Raytown in 2002.
ments include a map of downtown Raytown in 1920 and a 1926 report on the success of the second Raytown Fair that netted $5.55 “despite we were rained out on the second day” and the decision to advertise in the Kansas City Star for a printer to establish a newspaper. At one time, the women were
was also the same year in July that it first organized its membership to buy tickets to the Royals game. But “Raytown Night at the Royals” did not become an annual tradition until 1992 when chamber member, the late Cass Cassing, became a Kansas City Royals Lancer. The Chamber has had only
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new businesses moving to the area that was considered a village. The club collected enough pledges in 1926 to put up twelve streetlights along 63rd Street. A whole lot has happened since the village struggled to grow into an incorporated City as recorded in decades of board minutes and supporting documents that were recently turned over to the Raytown Historical Society archives. Early docu-
separated into their own division and they met in the old Mill Wheel Restaurant. Today, Loretha Hayden, is not only the first African-American but is the eighth woman to serve as Chair of the Board in its 85 years. In 1974, the Chamber voted to adopt the school district’s boundaries as its service territory and officially changed its name to the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce. That
in the chamber office, which is a vibrant hub of members, local government and community involvement. It’s the place visitors call for information about
four different homes during its lifetime. Thanks to a mortgage burning drive in the 1990s, the chamber has a permanent home at 5909 Raytown Trafficway. The names of all those who contributed to that effort are memorialized on a plaque in the lobby. As a step towards downtown renewal, the Chamber bought the property where Dick’s Root Beer stood at 63rd and Raytown Road in 1998. The stand was de-
The Raytown Roundup days of the past were sponsored by the Chamber with a focus on local businesses but over the years it evolved into a community event that required fundraising by the 501(c)6 organization. Today the Chamber sponsors the annual Raytown Night at the Mavericks, Raytown Night at the Royals, Chamber and Raytown Rotary Club Golf Tournament and the State of the City Luncheon. For the past eight years, Vicki Turnbow has been the President of the Chamber. Kyle Phillips and Vicki who both grew up in Raytown are the only paid staff
Kyle Phillips Raytown or new residents call for business referrals. Under Vicki’s leadership, the Raytown chamber rivals any of the larger chambers in the area by offering a myriad of support resources and opportunities for networking, promotions and learning. Today, Chamber membership includes 276 nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals that add up to 405 individual members strong and is living up o its mission to “support our business community to enhance the quality of life for our citizens”. Support your local Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce.
Second Annual Tire And Pink Roses From wrenching to rubber, they’ve got your car covered
Brian’s Car Care celebrated it’s Second Annual Tire and Pink Roses Event on October 24, 2014. Owners Brian and Peggy Johnson got their inspiration for the event because October is both National Breast Cancer Awareness and Fall Car Care month. Customers brought in
their cars for free courtesy checks and were invited to a raffle benefit to raise money for the Art Bra KC foundation that provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are not insured or under insured. The first 100 women received a pink rose. Raffle winners won a
pair of Mastercraft tires, front-end alignments, oil changes and more. “I’m a cancer survivor since 2006. Our raffle raised $800. I considered another charity but chose Art Bra KC because all the money stays in the area,” said Peggy. Brian’s Car Care located at 6331 Raytown Rd. has been in business for 19 years serving the automotive needs of Ray-
town and the surrounding area. Brian taught engine repair for years before opening his own shop and employs only ASE- and ASA-certified mechanics. What sets them apart from other repair shops is the showroom of competitively priced tires with the best tire brands, like Goodyear, Cooper, Bridgestone, and Mastercraft. How do they compete against the big box stores? “We offered tires from the beginning because our customers expected it. This used to be a tire store so we were happy to continue to serve the tire and wheel needs of our cus-
Brian Johnson checking George Michaud’s car
tomers,” said Brian. “We are a Mr. Tire dealer now and can get the best brands.” Brian’s Car Care is committed to providing customers the highest quality automotive services and products with honesty, integrity, and competitive pricing. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., they offer local delivery and pickup services and a comfortable waiting room with free popcorn, coffee and wifi. Call 816353-6360 to schedule your courtesy check. Coupons are available at BriansCarCareandTires.com/ and on page 7