Trenton Missouri Chamber of Commerce

In an effort to effectively market chamber businesses, we have a program entitled “Chamber Spotlights”. Once every two weeks, three businesses will be selected from our member list. The general public and chamber members are encouraged to shop at the businesses and fill out a comment card (available here).

To make way for a new year's worth of exciting products, we have archived the Chamber Spotlights from 2009, you may still view them by clicking here. Look here for more Chamber Spotlights in 2010!

State Farm Insurance - David Cochran

David Cochran is your Good Neighbor State Farm Insurance Agent offering personal, farm, and business insurance needs. Growing up in North Central MO, David has been a State Farm agent for over 25 years with 23 of those years in Trenton. State Farm® was founded in 1922 by retired farmer and insurance salesman George Jacob “G.J.” Mecherle. He knew farmers drove less and had fewer accidents than city folks. He thought they should pay less for automobile insurance. The insurance company G.J. worked for didn’t agree – and suggested he start his own company. That’s exactly what he did.

State Farm has over 100 different insurance products and financial services including Auto, Fire, Life, Health, as well as a full line of banking products to fit your needs. State Farm insures more cars than any other insurer in North America. They are also the leading U.S. home insurer. More than 17,000 agents and 68,000 employees serve over 75 million policies in the Unites States and Canada. In addition to State Farm’s size, in the current economic times it is important to know that State Farm is currently ranked No. 31 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies, and the Department of insurance reports that State Farm has the lowest complaint ratio of any homeowners or auto insurance company in the entire state.

If you would like to talk to David and what his State Farm office can do for you, call 660-359-5662 or stop by his location anytime Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm at 2910 Oklahoma Ave in Trenton.

Hoffman & Reed

Hoffman and Reed, Inc of Trenton was established in 1949 when Charles & Frank Hoffman along with Charles Reed purchased the business from an owner in Chillicothe. They sold bagged feed and bought eggs and cream. During their second year of business, they started loading rail cars with soybeans using augers at the request of their customers. That experience propelled them into the grain business. The company is currently operated by Chris & Phil Hoffman.

Hoffman & Reed serve a large variety of needs here in North Missouri. They buy, store, and sell all sorts of grains including corn, soybeans, wheat, milo, and oats. They support a grain storage capacity of 2.342 million bushels with location in Trenton and Gilman City. They sell Purina and Nutrena brand feeds and have a feed mill where they grind and mix feed and can perform custom mixing. They sell fertilizer and can custom apply by using GPS/Variable Rate Application. Some of the seed companies that Hoffman & Reed represent are Pioneer, Merschman, and Missouri Southern Seeds. A few other products and services provided by Hoffman & Reed are: crop protection inputs (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides), farm supplies (feeders, waters, fencing products), crop insurance (through Martha Roberts and Associates), various pet foods, bird feed, Muck Boots, and ice melt.

Hoffman & Reed currently employs about 36 workers. They are open from 7:30am – 5pm Mon – Fri and until noon on Sat. They offer extended hours during harvest and during fertilizer and spray season. Call them at 660-359-2258 and find them on the web at www.hoffmanreed.com.

Grundy County Friends of the Arts

Established in 1966, the Grundy County Friends of the Arts presents programs in a variety of forms of art from musical concerts and plays, to visual art displays and programs in the schools to encourage the youth of the community to appreciate art in its many and diverse forms. There have been concerts in many musical genres, including country, bluegrass, ragtime, jazz, classical, and sacred….choirs, orchestras, handbell choirs, barbershop quartets, dance groups, instrumentalists.

In August of 2009 there was a Festival, Art in the Park, which included local musicians, arts and crafters, food vendors and bed races. This event was well attended and plans are to continue with it each year. Also in 2009, well known country artist, Larry Gatlin, appeared in concert, as well as other artists from around the state of Missouri. Friends of the Arts will also be partnering with the Grundy County Museum in the fall of 2010 to bring a traveling Smithsonian exhibit to the community for 6 weeks. The exhibit called “New Harmonies ~ Celebrating American Roots Music” will be housed in the Grundy County Museum and FOA will be helping to present a variety of music around this theme, as well as bringing some educational workshops and programs to the schools.

Grundy County Friends of the Arts is excited about the possibility of building an Arts Center. The Arts Center, which is now called the DREAM Center (D-owntown, R-ecreation, E-ducation, A-rts, M-usic) is a major component of the downtown improvement project which is underway since Trenton was chosen as a DREAM Community in 2007. Friends of the Arts is working closely with the City of Trenton and the State of Missouri to locate this Center in the downtown area of Trenton.

There is a 15 member Board of Directors: Cathy Smith, President ~ Buddy Hannaford, Vice President ~ Jane Infranca, Secretary ~ Barbara Todd, Administrator ~ Kimberly Bain, Jacob Black, Trudi Boyd, Kathi Brewer, Mark Cole, Connie Kelsey, Lois Elaine Hawker, Marsha Hurst, Vicki Wheeler, Sherry Whitt, and Bev Whorton. Visit their website at: www.trentonarts.com.

Trenton Coca~Cola Bottling Co., LLC

Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Trenton is owned and operated by Peter and Nancy Trombley. The business was established in 1893. It is Coca-Cola’s last individually held bottling contract in the world. There are only 68 contracts left in the US market.

Trenton Coca-Cola offers a wide variety of sparkling beverages, spring waters, natural fruit juices, teas, coffees, energy drinks and sports beverages. They also have a museum and a video documenting how Coca-Cola has changed throughout the years. Visitors are welcome anytime during business hours. They have recently hired a new sales manager, Bryan Hamilton, who has moved to Trenton with his wife Sarah and his children Connor and Katelyn.

Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company currently employs 18 workers. They are located at 821 Industrial Drive. Their office is open Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm. You can reach them by calling 660-359-6210 or by emailing ptrombley@trentoncoke.com.

Show-Me Christian Youth Home

Show-Me Christian Youth Home was established in 1967 in LaMonte, Missouri. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a loving, stable Christian home for children with backgrounds of abuse, neglect, abandonment and unfortunate circumstances. Services are available to all persons regardless of race, color, natural origin, sex, age or handicap. Financial funding is solely through the contributions of individuals, churches, and groups willing to invest in the lives of God’s precious children.

Show-Me has expanded to eight different sites in the state of Missouri. Over 1820 children have called Show-Me home since her beginnings. Each child is placed in a home with a loving Mother and Father and brothers and sisters.

Through the generous gift of land by Leon and Mary Ann Hubble and the construction costs provided by the area churches, they will open their Galt unit in 2010. Please feel free to contact them by emailing Larry Smith at larry@show-mehome.com.

4-D Tax Service

4-D Tax Service, which recently opened in Trenton in 2009, is owned and operated by Rebecca Deutschman. Clients can also set up appointments with Rebecca on Thursday and Saturday mornings in Jamesport at her location in the Oak Ridge Furniture/Sherwood Quilts building.

4-D Tax Service offers tax return preparation, quarterly tax filings, and all other pre-season and post-season tax planning. Rebecca is also currently offering free electronic filing, free E-Collect program (direct deposit and tax prep fees paid), and new clients receive a $50 gift certificate to Oak Ridge Furniture in Jamesport. Chamber members receive 10% off tax prep fees.

The office is set up in a residence converted to an office. The idea is to present a comfortable atmosphere in order for clients to have their taxes completed. No stuffy office, no ultraviolet lighting – a warm, inviting atmosphere where you can trust your taxes are prepared professionally and accurately.

4-D Tax Service is located across from Hy-Vee. Their current hours are Monday – Wednesday 9am – 5pm and Thursday and Saturday from 1pm – 3pm. Those hours will be extended during tax season. You can reach them by calling 660-359-6400.

Green Hills Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Green Hills Chiropractic and Acupuncture (GHC & A) in Trenton is owned and operated by Dr. Alissa Wiggins. The business opened in 2009, however, Dr. Wiggins has been practicing in Trenton for the last 16 years.

GHC & A provides chiropractic wellness care to families from infants to seniors. Services cover a variety of conditions such as disc injuries, headaches, neck pain, carpal tunnel and foot or knee injuries. To complement and enhance the healing effects of chiropractic, they also provide ultrasound and electrical stimulation physical therapy. Other services include an x-ray machine, which ensures proper diagnosis, and massage therapy offered by licensed massage therapist Sandy Patterson. Dr. Wiggins’s continuing education includes receiving a diplomat license specializing in the treatment of children and women during pregnancy. More recently, Dr. Wiggins has obtained her license in acupuncture. Acupuncture treats conditions such as chronic pain, arthritis, allergies and digestive complaints.

The Green Hills office employs two other workers in addition to Dr. Wiggins. Sandy Patterson is a certified chiropractic assistant and has been employed for the last 15 years, and Cathie Whitley who has been employed as the office assistant for five years. They are located at 1736 E. 10th Street (behind Hardees). Their office is open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri from 8:30am – 5pm and Wed & Sat from 8:30am – noon. You can reach them by calling 660-359-5666.

Trenton Downtown Improvement Association

Trenton Downtown Improvement Association (TDIA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is the improvement of Downtown Trenton. This organization was established in 1991 by a group of city leaders and Downtown business owners who wanted to focus and build on Downtown Trenton’s assets. TDIA has accomplished several projects such as: rehab of former Plaza Hotel into senior citizen apartments, new sidewalks and period lighting installed, and the establishment of a Revolving Loan Fund for Downtown businesses to borrow from to improve their facades or to use for other needed improvements in their business.

Two years ago the Downtown Trenton received the Missouri DREAM Initiative. TDIA has joined efforts with Green Hills Regional Planning and the City of Trenton to oversee this project. The current President of TDIA is Gary Hurst and the Secretary/Treasurer is John Anthony Ausberger. TDIA recently hired Downtown Director Debbie Carman to work within the area that has been established through the DREAM Initiative for business and property owners to provide a private improvement match towards a grant on Downtown improvements.

TDIA is currently working to expand its membership to not only downtown business owners, but to reach out to the community as a whole. Downtown Trenton is everyone’s downtown. By becoming a member, a business will be a part of the revitalizing efforts, the planning of downtown events, and will have the opportunity to express their ideas that will once again make Downtown Trenton a place to be proud of. To become a member of TDIA or if you have any questions, you can contact Debbie Carman at 660-359-0892.

The Spillman Law Firm, LLC

The Spillman Law Firm, LLC opened in January of 2003, when Jason Slade Spillman returned to Trenton, where he was born and raised, to open a solo-practice law office. After graduating from the University of Missouri – Columbia, School of Law in 1994, Jason served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Missouri Court of Appeals in Springfield, worked as an associate attorney in a mid-size litigation firm in Jefferson City, was an associate for a small firm in Boulder, Colorado and also partnered with two other young attorneys to start their own firm in Boulder. The desire to raise a family in his small, friendly hometown brought Jason back to Grundy County, and he has been managing the firm and serving clients’ needs ever since.

In 2005, the Governor appointed Jason as Prosecuting Attorney for Grundy County, and he was subsequently elected to that position in 2006. However, Prosecuting Attorney is a part-time position, and thus, through The Spillman Law Firm, LLC, Jason has also been providing a wide-array of legal services to private clients on civil matters.

In the early part of his career, Jason gained valuable experience on litigation, trial and courtroom proceedings. As a result, the firm primarily handles litigation cases in the areas of insurance coverage disputes, personal injury actions, workers compensation claims, rent and possession cases and collections. Jason also assists clients with estate proceedings and planning.

Initial consultations and case assessments are generally free of charge. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, you may call 660-339-7333 or stop by the office at 924 Main Street (right next to the 5 Points flag pole), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Century 21 Smith & Associates

Century 21 Smith & Associates in owned by Troy and Cathy Smith and was established in 1994. Troy and Cathy have been involved personally with many residential, commercial, and agriculture real estate ventures.

Before starting the business, Troy and Cathy gained many years of expertise in retail and commercial real estate, knowledge of farming and land uses, and the residential real estate.

The company has grown to include offices in Lawson and Chillicothe, Missouri. There are 40 agents in all 3 locations. This has given them a great opportunity to help people that are looking for properties in the region. One major division of the company is marketing foreclosed properties. The company is one of the major real estate companies selling foreclosed properties in North Missouri. The company also list and sells many farms in North Missouri and Kansas. They are the 20th ranked company out of the entire 5 state region in sales units sold. Their agents sold an average of 1 property every business day during 2009. Troy now rents the farmland and spends more time in the real estate office and in developing commercial properties.

Century 21 Smith & Associates is open 9am – 5pm Mon- Fri. Employees at the Trenton office include Troy Smith, Phyllis Putnam, Carolyn Brown, Barbara Crow, Greg Freeman, Jerry Hudson, Mike Johnson, Wayne King, Chris Betz and Amy Lockridge. They are located at 1724 E. 9th Street and you can reach them by calling 660-359-2224 or visit their website at www.c21smithrealestate.com.

Trenton Lions Club

The Trenton Lions Club chapter was chartered in 1938. Since its founding, they have sponsored many community activities. The main functions that the Club sponsors now focus on children and the needs of the community. Some of those programs include at least one scholarship for a Trenton High School senior, sponsorships to Girls State, Boys State, Leadership in Practice, eyeglasses for those in need, and collection of used eyeglasses to the Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation. In addition to local programs, Trenton Lions also contribute to national and international efforts through Lions International and programs such as Leader Dogs for the Blind. Along with Trenton Rotary and Trenton Kiwanis, the Trenton Lions Club sponsors the annual 5th and 6th Grade Service Club basketball tournament each March.

Lions clubs in Missouri are grouped into districts. The district that encompasses Northwest Missouri has sponsored girls and boys all-star basketball games each summer. In 2009 the Trenton Lions Club assisted North Central Missouri College in bringing the games to Trenton. After a successful event in Trenton last year the games are scheduled to be in Trenton again this year (June 5, 2010).

Most of the funds for Trenton Lions activities are raised through the sales of concessions at the North Central Missouri Fair grandstands. The Trenton Lions Club currently has 22 members. Current officers are Jim Bush (President), Becky Albrecht (Secretary), and Chad Davis (Treasurer). Those interested in becoming a member can drop by one of their weekly meetings which are held at noon every Tuesday at Lakeview.

Roll-O-Rama Skate Center, LLC

Roll-O-Rama Skate Center LLC is owned by Roger & Terri Fish and Jeremy & Sara Fish. The Fishes have been in the skating rink business since 1984. The Bethany Roll-O-Rama will be celebrating its 26th Anniversary in April. They are proud to announce the opening of their Roll-O-Rama in Trenton at 919 Industrial Drive. This rink is one of the finest skating facilities around complete with LED lighting, tite coat rink flooring and computerized sound system.

Roll-O-Rama Skate Center LLC offers a clean, safe, well supervised facility where children of all ages and their families can enjoy a fun skating activity. Roll-O-Rama offers public skating sessions, private parties, birthday parties, roller hockey leagues, travel hockey and also provides a full service snack bar and video games. There will be times when special events will be added to the schedule such as laser tag, all night skates, black out skates, tiny tot classes, school parties, PE classes, college night and Christian & Gospel night. Also, students may bring in their grade cards for discount passes. Those of you that wish to have your own skates and hockey equipment may shop in their skate catalog.

Roll-O-Rama is open on Fri & Sat nights 7:00 – 10:00 pm and Sat & Sun afternoons 2:00 – 4:00 pm. All other times are available for private parties, with reservations in advance. You are welcome to pick up event flyers in the outer lobby of the rink. You can reach Roll-O-Rama by calling 660-359-3555. You can also check out their website by clicking here.

Farmers State Bank

Farmers State Bank was established on August 12, 1878, by a group of ten men in Cameron, Missouri. Locally, Farmers State Bank is the current owner of the former Trenton branch of Farm and Home Savings, which operated in Trenton from 1893 to 1994 before being purchased by Roosevelt Bank, which was later purchased by Farmers State Bank in 1997. The current location at 1503 East 9th Street opened in June of 2001, after having been located at 801 Main Street.

In addition to the main headquarters located at the Bank’s original site on the corner of 3rd and Main Streets in downtown Cameron, Farmers State Bank has a separate drive-up facility in Cameron, full-service branch facilities in Trenton, Tarkio, Mound City, and Maitland, and a loan production office in St. Joseph. Linda Moore is the local branch manager in Trenton.

The Bank offers a full line of financial products for individuals, businesses, and organizations. There are six different types of consumer checking accounts, two types of commercial checking accounts, and four types of savings accounts to fit the specific needs of customers. Certificates of deposit, telephone banking, internet banking, safe deposit, mortgage, and loan services round out the offering.

The lobby is open Mon - Thurs from 9am – 4pm, Friday from 9am - 5:30pm, and on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. The drive through is open from 8am – 5pm Mon – Thurs, 8am – 5:30pm on Friday, and 8am – noon on Saturday. You can reach them at 660-359-5611 or by visiting their website.

Barnes Greenhouses, Inc.

Barnes Greenhouses, Inc. has been in operation since 1890. The business has always been family owned and is now being operated by the 5th and 6th generation. The greenhouses are built on 40 acres of land homesteaded by the Barnes family. The original crop was a lettuce crop grown in a coal fired greenhouse and moved by horse and buggy to the local depot and sent on to Kansas City.

Barnes Greenhouses grows a full line of pack annuals & vegetables, potted annuals & vegetables, many sizes and types of baskets and containers, and blooming mums in the spring and fall. The newest line in 2010 is the potted Burpee vegetables. Their full time staff include Eric Christy, Mike & Beth Mack, Deb Woodard, Melissa Gondringer, and Larry & Donna Christy. Seasonal Retail leaders include Cindy Jennings, Trish Wendt, Denise Bruner, and Carrie Owings.

Barnes Greenhouses Retail store is open April – October with a full line of plants including shrubs, trees, decorative containers, products to aid in planting and caring for your yard & garden, and many other items. Spring hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm Mon-Sat, and 12pm - 4pm on Sundays through May 30th. Weekly information including specials are available through local advertising and at their website. You can reach the retail department by calling 660-359-2699.

MasterVideo

MasterVideo in Trenton was established by Buddy & Karla Hannaford in 1997, shortly after Buddy retired as the Trenton R-IX School District Director of Bands. Buddy & Karla had videotaped many former students’ weddings. Because they enjoyed doing this as a hobby, they decided to pursue the business professionally.

MasterVideo offers a full range of professional video production. Buddy & Karla offer four wedding packages or they can custom build a package to suit the needs of the bride and groom. They video a variety of other events including dance recitals, concerts, programs of various kinds, graduations, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, athletic events, and much more. They have been the official videographer for both the Miss Missouri and the Mrs. Missouri Pageants. They have taped tractor pulls and horse shows. They can also transfer old home movies, slides, photographs, and PowerPoint presentations to video or DVD. For their business clients, MasterVideo can prepare promotional materials, tape speaking engagements, prepare employee training seminars and safety tapes. They can also record business and home inventories and real estate listing information, prepare family histories and video business cards.

Each job is given professional attention to meet the client’s needs. They pride themselves on using utmost care with regard to quality. When a customer wants a DVD of an event, they are attempting to capture a memory or emotional state. Video cameras have the capability of preserving the sight and sound of an event; they remember for us. While watching a video, we can remember the good times. Along those lines, MasterVideo is currently promoting their DVD of the NCMC and THS graduations in May and the Lions Club Basketball Tournament in June.

MasterVideo also employs Bard Spencer when events call for a third camera. You can reach Buddy & Karla by calling (660) 359-2762, or (660) 359-1310. You can also email them at video4u@sbcglobal.net.

Triangle C Ranch Hunters Outfitters

Triangle C Ranch Hunters Outfitters was established in 2007. The business is owned and operated by Vance Cox. They are a Benelli USA direct dealer. They are located at 1436 Lulu Street in Trenton.

Triangle C specializes in hunting and shooting supplies including ammo, shotguns, rifles, handguns and hunting and shooting apparel. However, they also offer a wide variety of other services. They have an in-house gunsmith, an indoor pistol range, they offer conceal and carry classes, as well as an outdoor shooting park for rifles and handguns. They will be holding a youth shooting sports clinic at a later date. This summer they are adding an indoor bow range and will be carrying a full line of bow equipment. They also hold a Hunting, Sports & Field Show at their outdoor shooting park and this year’s event will be held August 28th and 29th.

Triangle C Ranch Hunters Outfitters is a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the NRA, NWTF, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. They are open Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm and 9am-noon on Saturdays. This winter they will also be open 3 evenings a week until 9pm. You can reach them by calling (660) 359-6849.

Premier Eye Care Associates

Premier EyeCare Associates, previously known as Lymer-Sloan Vision Center and then as Sloan EyeCare Center was opened by Dr. Robert Sloan, O.D. in Chillicothe in 1989 and in downtown Brookfield in 1991. Dr. Duane Thompson, O.D. joined the practice in 1999, and two years later a new building was built in Brookfield. In 2001, Sloan EyeCare added a Trenton location. In 2004, Sloan EyeCare merged with Brodmerkle Family Eyecare of Chillicothe with Bruce Brodmerkle, O.D. In 2008, a fourth location was added in Carrollton, MO. Alison Burd, O.D. began in 2009.

Premier EyeCare treats eye infections, injuries, eye diseases, and provides routine vision care. The doctors offer a unique two year warranty on designer frames and lenses. One year warranty is available on value packages. Individuals can try contact lenses at no risk; this is very important for a new contact lens wearer or bifocal and hard to fit contact lens wearers.

Andrew Moyes, M.D. of Moyes Eye Center has been associated with the office for fifteen years offering the latest surgical technology to cataract and LASIK patients. Patients can have cataract surgery in the convenience of their hometown. Dr. Moyes comes to Wright Memorial Hospital on a monthly basis and follow-up appointments are done at Premier EyeCare in Trenton.

Premier EyeCare is located at 614 E. 9th St. in Trenton. You can reach them my calling (660) 359-3957. They are open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8am-5:30pm.

Howards Department Store

Howards Department Store was established in 1972 and is owned by Elvin Noel. Over the years, Howards has become very well known for its great selection of quality name brand men’s and women’s clothing and shoes. Howards carry several recognizable name brands, such as Woolrich, Tribal, Alfred Dunner, Koret, Levis, Red Wing, and Naturalizer. One of the most recent additions to the store is a jewelry line called Brighton. Brighton is a popular brand that features necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and charms.

Also available at Howards is the complete line of tuxedo rentals from Jims Formal Wear. After finishing with the busy prom season they are now working on wedding bookings. Jims has awarded Howards the Elite Retailer Award.

Elvin and longtime employee Kathi Brewer are very proud to be part of the community and they strive to maintain an inventory that will serve their customers along with a commitment of good customer service.

Howards is located at 1000 Main St. and is open Monday-Saturday from 9a.m. – 5p.m. They are closed on Sundays. You can call the store at (660) 359-2858.

Trenton R-IX School District

Trenton R-IX School District is fully accredited and fortunate to have strong community support that plays a vital role in the educational process. Staff, board members, business leaders, media, and patrons work cooperatively to provide quality academic instruction with varied programs and activities to meet the needs of students of all ages. Approximately 175 people are employed by the district.

Education in the Trenton R-IX School District can begin as early as birth through participation in the Parents as Teachers program and continue through early childhood with Title I preschool. Students attend S.M. Rissler Elementary School from kindergarten through fourth grade, transition to Trenton Middle School for grades five through eight, and move on to Trenton High School to complete their public education.

Trenton High School is designated as an A+ school. It provides a strong college preparatory education, as well as quality vocational programs in the area of business, agriculture, and family/consumer science. In addition to its own offerings, Trenton High School provides extended opportunities through North Central Missouri College and Grand River Vocational School.

For further information about the district or any of its programs, please contact the Trenton R-IX School District office at 660-359-3994 or visit the school district’s website at www.trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

North Central Missouri College

North Central Missouri College is alive and growing and here for you! Founded in 1925, NCMC is experiencing record enrollment, occupies a growing campus of its own, and is responding to the needs of students through regional expansion and cooperation. The college has seen dramatic change in 84 years and today serves nearly 1,800 students by offering over 40 degrees and certificates.

In addition to the post-secondary programs and studies offered by NCMC, the College also serves as the administrative entity for Adult Education and Literacy, Head Start, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, and Workforce Investment as well as other grants and services. The College employs over 270 full-time, adjunct faculty and staff with salaries, wages and benefits exceeding $7 million annually.

The main campus is located in Trenton and includes the Ketcham Community Center and the latest addition, Dr. Albert and Vera Cross Hall focusing on allied health instruction. Additional classes are offered on the campuses of area technical and career centers in Maryville and Bethany with outreach classes available in many of the sixteen counties served by NCMC. Construction on a second campus in Trenton is scheduled to begin soon with an emphasis on agriculture and natural resources.

For more information, visit www.ncmc.cc.mo.us

Robbins & Black Agency

Robbins and Black Agency is a multiline property and casualty office located in north central Missouri. The agency is rich in heritage and enjoys over 100 years of experience between the three agents, and over 130 years of industry experience among the staff as a whole. The motto of the Robbins & Black Agency — “A Legacy of Protection, Neighbors Insuring Neighbors” certainly holds true. The focus on the satisfaction of the family of clients allows them to give back to the area communities in many ways.

The Agency has over a 60 year history with William R. “Bill” Robbins entering the industry in 1946. Since that day the family of agents have been focused on providing avenues to help protect their neighbors, businesses and other area families from financial loss. This focus has resulted in three generations of customer service dedication from the Robbins and Black families. William R. “Bill” Robbins founded Robbins Agency in 1946, while Gary W. Black, returned home to join the agency and his father-in-law in 1977. Jacob Robbins Black, the third generation of the family, returned to Trenton to join the firm in 2005. This legacy and partnership developed the current insurance brokerage many know today as Robbins & Black Agency.

The business has experienced lots of growth through the years due to customer loyalty, great service, and a dedicated staff. Robbins & Black Agency is currently comprised of Bill Robbins, Gary Black, Jacob Robbins Black, Carolyn Berry, Sara Campbell, Denise Patterson, Barbara Todd and Kay Stuart. All three of the Partners, are quick to credit their great staff for the success of the agency. They are located at 1818 E. 9th St in Trenton. You can call them at 660-359-5687.

Grundy County Museum

The Grundy County Museum presents the life experiences of its citizens through the tools, equipment, pictures, documents, appliances, weapons, symbols and technology displayed in three museum buildings. In these buildings you can feel the past as you read the accounts of our community’s history, touch 20th century tools/technology and envision the challenges faced by our parents and grandparents.

Museums are time machines where the past returns when we take the time to closely examine the equipment and technology found in homes and businesses as our forbearers worked and played when they were young. Some of the highlights of the Grundy County Museum include: a fur trader wooden dugout canoe that was dug out of the Thompson River near Spickard where it was buried for nearly 300 years, a vintage Rock Island caboose, the Baker School, which is a fully restored one-room school house, several Native American artifacts, the Annex Building’s Military room where campaign ribbons, medals, uniforms, weapons, pictures, books and newspaper headlines tell of the sacrifices made by our armed forces from the Revolutionary War to Iraq, and many more interesting exhibits showing the rich history of Grundy County. Also, starting August 6th and lasting for a 6 weeks, the New Harmonies Smithsonian exhibition will be showcased at the museum.

Grundy County’s history can be experienced weekends and holidays 2 – 5p May through October and by special arrangement. Visit the museum at 1100 Mable Street or the website at www.grundycountymuseum.org.

Wright Memorial Hospital

With busy lifestyles, it makes perfect sense to obtain your health care needs at Wright Memorial Hospital and Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group. Wright Memorial Hospital is a member of Saint Luke's Health System, which consists of 11 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of services.

From a 24/7 physician covered emergency department to obstetrical care; patients are able to obtain services from multiple specialty outreach physician clinics while following up with their primary care physician at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group. Being able to have your lab and x-rays completed locally in addition to your annual mammography is another way Wright Memorial Hospital offers the best quality care close to home. When the need arises for chemotherapy treatments, you can count on Wright Memorial Hospital for the compassionate care your loved one deserves.

It is no longer necessary to waste an entire day and a tank of gas by driving to Kansas City for medical treatment. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, Saint Luke’s Health System’s mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.

For more information regarding the services at Wright Memorial Hospital, please call 660-359-5621, or toll free 888-559-5621. There is no need to wait in long lines upon arriving at the hospital. Pre-registration can be done via the Saint Luke’s website at https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/app/Form%20Builder/Forms/PreRegistration.asp?campus=wmh. After pre-registration, simply enter the outpatient waiting room, check in with patient access, and wait in the comfort of the lobbies.

ChiroSolutions, PC

ChiroSolutions, PC is owned and operated by Doctors Damon and Crystal Whitaker. They established the business in 2006. ChiroSolutions’ mission is to provide the families of Trenton and surrounding communities with a service that will help patients achieve and maintain their highest potential for health.

The primary treatment offered by Damon and Crystal is the chiropractic adjustment. When performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic, adjustments are safe and almost always pain-free. Techniques are tailored to the individual needs of the patient. Chiropractic adjustments free up stuck joints, improve flexibility, eliminate stiffness, reduce pain and help to improve posture. In addition to the spine and pelvis, ChiroSolutions will also perform adjustments on the lower extremity, the upper extremity and the TMJ (jaw) joints.

ChiroSolutions offers a wide variety of other services and products including therapeutic ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, cold laser therapy, therapeutic braces and supports, therapeutic pillows, shoe orthotics, topical pain relievers, and science-based nutraceuticals.

Just about anyone of any age can receive chiropractic adjustment. Regular check-ups can even help identify problems before they become serious. Stop by and see Drs. Damon and Crystal at 2910 Oklahoma Ave in Trenton. Their office is located at the south end of the State Farm building. Call them today to make your appointment at 660-359-3500.

Homestead Hill Nursery

Homestead Hill Nursery, located off of Hwy 65, 7 miles north of Trenton, was recently established by Don and Sherry Dodson along with their son Jordan Lopez. Their motto is “A Growing Family Business”.

Homestead Hill’s goal is to grow and sell as many different kinds of plants for less than $5.00 each. They want to make landscaping affordable. They work together as a family doing something they love, and they want to share that joy with their customers.

Some of the plants available will be Salax, Burning Bush, Forsythia, Hydrangea, Cranberry, Silky Dogwood, Salvia, Yarrow, Thuja, Potentilla, Lilac, Hibiscus, Viburnum, Golden Privit, Weigala, Black eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower and Day Lillies. They won’t last long at this price. They also have several varieties of Japanese Maples, Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick and Blueberry plants for very reasonable prices.

Stop by and see Homestead Hill Nursery at 26 NE 80th St in Spickard, MO. Their phone number is 660-485-6368. Call for an appointment or to find out when their next big sale day is.

Grand River Press

Grand River Press is currently owned and operated by Joe Seymour. It is one of Trenton’s oldest businesses. It has continually operated at the same location for 83 years since it first opened its doors in 1927.

Grand River Press offers a complete line of office supplies, including many hard-to-find items. Some of these items include copy paper, pens, pencils, ink cartridges, markers, calendar planners, and just about anything else you might need in your office setting. Their services include commercial printing, high speed copies, binding, and laminating.

The Grand River Press is located at 817 Main Street in Downtown Trenton. It is directly across from Citizens Bank & Trust. Their hours of operation are 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday. You can reach the store by calling 660-359-2787.

PDQ Cleaning Services, Inc.

After several years as an educator, Phyllis Dible took the challenge in 1993 of opening a small business in the Trenton area known as PDQ Cleaning Services, Inc. Through the years, the meaning of PDQ has evolved to encompass its long-lasting meaning—“People Delivering Quality” cleaning services for the Green Hills area.

PDQ Cleaning specializes in a wide variety of cleaning services including residential, commercial, industrial, hard surface floor care, fire and water restoration, and post-construction cleaning with 24 hours a day/7 days a week availability. PDQ offers cleaning on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one-time or occasional basis.

Strong communication has allowed the business to grow. A team approach is used for all cleaning. PDQ has found this to be a very efficient approach to get the job done well.

While the quality of work has been a factor in the success of the business, Ms. Dible believes that God has blessed her business. Not only does she believe that the customers deserve a quality job, she believes in continual development of her employees in order that both customer and employee feel the success of a team effort in meeting the needs on each side of all business relationships.

PDQ Cleaning Service, Inc. currently employs 26 workers servicing a 12 county area and can be reached at 660-359-2836 or through their web site at www.pdqcleaning.com.

Trenton Hardware

Trenton Hardware, locally known for their slogan, “If We Aint Got It, You Don’t Need It,” opened their doors for the first time sometime prior to 1902. In March of 1902, the Western Co-op purchased the store and then in October of that same year, the store was purchased by A.F Fisher, H.E. Brown and other local businessmen. This is when the name Trenton Hardware was formed. Jack McNabb purchased stock in the store in 1963 and his son Dale McNabb, the current sole owner, began working at the store in 1978.

Trenton Hardware specializes in hardware, electrical, plumbing and other hand tools. They also carry a complete line of Milwaukee Electrical tools. Trenton Hardware focuses on providing quality, personal service. The customer always comes first.

Trenton Hardware is Trenton’s oldest business that is located in the same location. They employ 4 workers and are open Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm and on Saturday from 7am-noon. Stop by and see them at 901 Main Street or give them a call at 660-359-3660.

Serve Link Home Care

Serve Link Home Care, which opened in 1973, is a Not-for Profit Business with a 9 County Board of Directors. Executive Director of Serve Link is Jeff Crowley. Serve Link’s motto is “Providing the Simple Pleasures of Home.”

Serve Link Home Care offers Home Health, In-Home Services and Lifeline personal emergency response systems. Serve Link’s home health program offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy and home health aide services to patients recovering from illness or surgery. Serve Link has a unique partnership with county health departments in Caldwell, Linn, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan Counties to deliver nursing care throughout our nine county service area. In-home services include homemaker, personal care and respite aide services and nursing visits for medication set-ups. Private pay services allow persons to customize their care plan and get needed help with daily living tasks. Lifeline allows individuals to live safely at home and receive emergency help through pushing a button worn on the neck or wrist. The newest offering, Lifeline with Auto Alert includes a pendant that can detect falls and automatically call for help. Serve Link assists over 400 persons with Lifeline and is the largest provider in northern Missouri.

At various times and now through July 31, 2010, Serve Link is offering a free installation ($50 value) on the Lifeline personal emergency response service. Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance and Private Pay are all welcome. Serve Link provides services through the Veteran’s Administration and other Veteran’s programs. Local funding is provided by Church Women United, the Grundy County Senior Tax Fund and Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging.

Serve Link is located at 1510 E. 9th St., Trenton, MO 64683 and can be reached at 660-359-4218 or 1-800-279-2242. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with 24 hour availability by phone. You can reach them on the web at www.servelinkhomecare.com.

Graceland University - NCMC site

Graceland University first started offering classes through North Central Missouri College in 1992 when they started offering their first elementary education classes. Graceland University is sponsored by the Community of Christ and their main campus is located in Lamoni, Iowa.

Graceland at NCMC offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading and they also offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Organizational Leadership double major. To achieve the double major, students must take specific classes at NCMC or other colleges and then finish their junior and senior level courses by taking classes two nights per week in either 8 or 9 week terms.

One big reason why so many people choose Graceland’s programs is because they can stay here in Trenton to take their classes. They are located right on NCMC’s campus on Monday and Wednesday evenings, which make it convenient for everyone.

For more information on programs or any other questions, please feel free to contact Site Director and Academic Advisor here in Trenton, Jeanie Gibson. Her phone number is 660-359-3948 ext: 1288, or you can email her at cjgibson@graceland.edu.

Grundy County Jewett Norris Library

The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library was built in 1890 and was formally dedicated on October 13, 1891. The building cost approximately $35,000 to construct. Mr. Norris, who gave $50,000 to build the library, died, before the dedication, on May 12, 1891.

The Jewett Norris Library contains many departments. There is a children’s library, a young adult’s library, and the main floor adult library. On the third floor is the Hoover theater, with seating up to 135. The third floor also includes a meeting room. Some other services provided include the Evelyn Sheets Genealogy department, computers with internet availability, DVDs, a PlayStation 2, a fax machine, a copier, a laminator, and a Cricut machine.

The library is also a popular destination for tourists traveling though the area. The building has been serving the community for 120 years and is on the National Historical Register. It also houses a hanging staircase, which is one of the few in existence in the United States.

The library is open Monday 8:30am – 7pm, Tues – Fri 8:30am – 5pm and on Saturday from 8:30am – 12pm. It is located at 1331 Main St. in Trenton. For more information, call them at 660-359-3577, visit their website at www.grundycountylibrary.org, or email the Library Director, Theresa Hunsaker at theresa@grundycountylibrary.org.

More Information

For further information on this program, or to have your business considered, contact the Trenton Area Chamber: 660.359.4324.

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