Good News: Chamber kicks off civic engagement efforts with Missouri Good Neighbor Week events

The Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce, as part of a larger civic engagement initiative, is taking part in Missouri’s Good Neighbor Week from September 28th – October 2nd. Residents are invited to participate in several Good Neighbor Week efforts and attend an upcoming program on Thursday, October 2nd.
 
Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages and celebrates the importance of connecting with our neighbors. Good neighbors do more than just share a fence line—they create a sense of belonging, support one another during tough times, and celebrate life’s joys together. Whether it’s a friendly wave, lending a tool, or organizing a block party, small acts of neighborly kindness can transform our communities into safer, happier places.
 
To that end, the Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce is encouraging Grain Valley residents and business owners to submit nominations to two statewide projects:

Submit nominations for Missouri's "Most Engaged Neighbor”.
Every nominee will receive a letter that lets them know of their nomination and a memento (keychain) for Missouri Good Neighbor Week. Top award winners will be announced in the fall as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week (Sept. 28 - Oct. 4). 

Submit your nominations today at 2025 Missouri Good Neighbor Week - Engaged Neighbor Nomination Survey


Report your acts of neighboring for a chance to win a prize.
Reach out to a neighbor or perform an act of kindness and then share about it! Visit: 2025 Missouri Good Neighbor Week - Acts of Neighboring Survey


The Grain Valley Chamber is also hosting two events during Missouri’s Good Neighbor Week:
 
The Chamber is hosting a program beginning at 6:30pm on October 2nd at the Grain Valley Historical Society featuring David Burton with the University of Missouri Extension. Burton is the creator of Missouri Good Neighbor Week and will share how good neighboring makes a difference in your life, your neighborhood, and your community. To register for this free event, visit Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce - How to Become an Engaged Neighbor and Why Your Health and Your Community Demand It. 

Additionally, the Grain Valley Chamber is participating in the final First Fridays event on October 3rd by setting up the Longest Table on Main Street. Attendees are welcome to simply grab a bite to eat or a drink from a local restaurant or food truck, and then take a seat at the table to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and build community.