Welcome to De Soto! Located in America’s heartland, De Soto, Kansas is a great place to live and work. De Soto is in the northwestern portion of Johnson County and is strategically positioned to provide the advantages of a Johnson County location with the lifestyle benefits and close business relationships of a small-town community. An abundance of recreational and cultural activities, beautiful neighborhoods and a low cost of living await, all delivered with friendly attitudes and warm smiles.

Welcome to the City of Gardner and the Kansas City Metro area! The City of Gardner has a rich and vibrant history with many local attractions in the downtown district and throughout the City.

Welcome to Lenexa! A growing, dynamic and progressive city that offers a high quality of life for our businesses and residents. See why so many enjoy the hometown sense of community spirit, while taking advantage of living and working in a sophisticated and technologically advanced city.

With a population of 122,000 (12/06) and growing, Olathe is the second largest among the 21 communities in prosperous Johnson County, and the fifth largest city in the state. It is located just 20 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, with all of the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

n 2001, Overland Park was named the second-best city in America to live by Business Development Outlook magazine.; Expansion Management magazine recognized Overland Park as “One of the Best Places to Live and Work” in 2005 and rated it a 5-star community. Overland Park also ranked sixth on Money Magazine’s 2006 annual list of “America’s Best Places to Live” and is one of only 27 cities nationwide to be named a “Sterling Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Shawnee is a rapidly growing suburban community with its eyes fixed on the future. Many businesses and shopping areas are thriving in Shawnee and a superior road and interstate system provide excellent accessibility.

Where metropolitan amenities meet small town living, Belton is one of those rare communities able to maintain a “hometown” tradition of family, friends and community while experiencing unprecedented growth and development in the third fastest growing county in Missouri. With award winning schools, attractive neighborhoods and a diverse business community, Belton is the place to live, work and enjoy the good life.

Our theme at the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is “Cornerstone for Business” and we are pleased that you are interested in our community. The Chamber is the only organization in our community that is 100% dedicated to the success of our businesses.

The City of Gladstone, Missouri, is a third class City incorporated in 1952. Gladstone is the largest city in population in Clay County and covers a nine square mile area and lies North of the river within the Kansas City, Missouri, Metroplex area.

With its small-town atmosphere and long history of active community leaders, Grandview is able to offer its 25,000 residents all the benefits and convenience of a diverse city. From our quiet neighborhoods to our busy shopping districts, from our rolling hills to Longview Lake, we invite you to explore our city's treasures and discover why our earliest leaders exclaimed, "Isn't that a grand view!"

The historic county seat of Cass County in west central Missouri. Although less than 45 minutes south of metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri, Harrisonville is known for successfully preserving its rich antebellum history while, at the same time, building a future that embodies progress and economic vitality. It's no wonder the city's motto is "Enhancing Our Growing Community, Maintaining Our Quality of Life."

Welcome to a warm hometown with a brilliant past and bright future. Nestled just five miles east of Kansas City, Independence is a thriving community offering exceptional education, a low crime rate, an affordable cost of living, and the pleasure of the four seasons.

Lee’s Summit, one of the Top 100 Cities in America, is a proud community. Lee’s Summit is becoming one of the busiest centers in the Kansas City metro region and is home to more than 88,000 residents who enjoy quiet suburban living with all the amenities.

Ideally located at the northeast threshold of the Kansas City region, Liberty enjoys easy access to the amenities of metropolitan life while maintaining all the advantages of a small hometown.

Peculiar is different from a hundred other small towns. With roadways being changed to accommodate increased traffic and railroads no longer needed as in the past, small towns were being left behind. We are evolving once again, and with overcrowded cities; the suburbs, with more land, trees, better school systems, recreational facilities and close knit atmosphere; small towns are becoming more appealing and are growing at an alarming rate.

The proximity of Pleasant Hill to the metropolitan area of Kansas City only 40 miles to the northeast attracts residents who are seeking a peaceful setting in the country with all the benefits of the city close at hand.

Raymore is catching the attention of the Kansas City metropolitan area as a quiet town with excellent schools and a great place to raise a family. Raymore's families place a high value on the quality of life they have found here, and are investing time and energy into the betterment of the community for its citizens.

The City of Raytown offers community living at its best. Many services are offered, including senior services, metro bus transportation, annual clean-up days, and a county tax payment center located at City Hall.