Chamber Members

Belle Plaine Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum

In July 1998, The Belle Plaine Historical/Genealogical Society was established with a membership of five people, no money, and two objectives: establish a museum and preserve old photographs. Over the years, the Historical Society has sponsored educational opportunities for school groups; shared information with local organizations; helped fund other historically minded groups.

With the help of supporters, the Historical Society has succeeded in accomplishing our two primary objectives and has plans for so much more.

City of Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1884. Situated in a valley between the Arkansas and Ninnescah Rivers, Belle Plaine is just 20 miles south of Wichita. The valley has a strong agricultural base with a wide variety of crops including wheat.

Approximately 1500 people reside in Belle Plaine with a majority of the population working in the aircraft industry. Belle Plaine is a wonderful place to raise a family because of the great schools and convenient hometown shopping.

JP Weigand - Sunni Goentzel

Sunni saw a need in the real estate market and became a licensed agent and in 2013 she joined her mother—Cathy Sheets—in her real estate business. Giving back to the community and taking care of the world around her are important missions in Sunni's life work. She looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional customer experiences with you on your real estate journey. “I believe if we all followed the Golden Rule the world would be a better place.”

The Belle Plaine office opened in 1995 and has full-time real estate agents serving a 100-mile radius. Besides real estate, they can offer auction services as well and are located just minutes south of Wichita. Many of our agents are licensed in Oklahoma as well as Kansas. The agents in this office are proud of their community involvement.

JP Weigand - Julie Gooch

Julie Gooch entered real estate in the spring of 1996 and obtained her broker’s license in 2005, becoming the Associate Broker. Julie’s approach of providing quality, personal attention is one of her great strengths in her real estate career.

JP Weigand - Cathy Sheets

Cathy L. Sheets began her real estate career in 1990. Today, she is the branch broker for the Belle Plaine office. Her motto: “Serving people from the heart.”

Logan Street Fine Wood Products

Logan Street Fine Wood Products is a millwork company that specializes in unique and custom projects. Our team can turn any dream into a design. We offer a full spectrum of services, including design consultation, material collection, and millinery. Our most common products include doors, moldings, cabinets, flooring, tables, and mantels. We also construct commercial designs, including reception desks, conference tables, topography tables, and coffee tables.

It’s our job to create something you’re proud to show off in your home or business. Our flagship showroom is located in the Douglas Design District of Wichita, Kansas, where we convene and collaborate with other designers, contractors, and homeowners.

Kelli Chrisco, Realtor - Brokered by Real Broker, LLC

Kelli Chrisco, Realtor® is your South Central Kansas Real Estate Source. Kelli works closely with her clients to assess their real estate needs and the client's best interests through the entire transaction. She works with first-time home buyers, retirement transitions, dream homes, land sales, downsizing, new builds, investment properties, relocation, and divorce sales. The list goes on and on and every client is important!

As a business professional for 25+ years, she has extensive experience in marketing, negotiation, legal, and innovative business processes. Also, Kelli has a vast list of quality local vendors and real estate partners to service your real estate needs.

She looks forward to connecting with you on your next real estate transaction. Call her today for a consult!

Reimagined - Local Artisans and Vintage Treasures Shop

Reimagined - Local Artisans and Vintage Treasures Shop is your one-stop shop for home decor, custom crafts, antiques, and so much more! If you are rustic, spring, sporty, hippie chic, patriotic, or farmhouse, they have something for you.

From jewelry to cutting boards, so many personalized things like cake pans, shirts, and cups, you name it, their crafters can custom make it! Not to mention lots of art and a room full of antiques and collectibles! Inventory is constantly changing with seasonal and holiday items.

Resign Shine

Resin Shine by Kathy Gann are unique, small resin items; inexpensive; can make new orders within 24 hours. From keychains to decor, to holiday-themed items of different sizes and shapes. They can have clear resin, liquid tints of every color, or mica powder. Figures can have foil, glitter, or holographic glitter and flakes. Some can even glow in the dark! What can she make for you? Resin Shine can be found at Reimagined - Local Artisans and Vintage Treasures Shop and craft fairs.

Twin Valley

As the largest family-owned broadband and communications company in Kansas, Twin Valley provides internet, phone, security and business services to rural Kansas communities. We have dedicated more than 80 years to serving our rural neighbors, and we are driven by the fundamental idea that a smalltown lifestyle does not require the sacrifice of high-tech amenities. Our goal is to be your lifelong broadband and communications provider, and to earn your business, we pledge to provide you and our communities with the most reliable broadband network, internet options at the best value, quality hometown customer service, and meaningful community outreach initiatives.

Valley Ridge Elder Care

Valley Ridge Elder Care is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is developing an elder care facility for the Belle Plaine community. A comfortable, clean, caring environment right here in our community, close to family, community, church, and friends, just a different place to call home in Belle Plaine. Phase I will be building two buildings to provide 14 Skilled Nursing and 12 Assisted Living Care rooms.

Our Board Members are Doug Hisken, Teresa Heater, Susan Rothgeb, Julie Gooch, and Leisa Warner.

The Valley State Bank

The Valley State Bank is a community bank that has operated under the same name since it was founded in 1897. Since its establishment, the financial institution has grown and opened branch locations in Derby, KS, and Wichita, KS.

The bank provides commercial loans, real estate and home mortgages, consumer credit, as well as a variety of deposit, savings, and retirement account options for customers along with high-tech banking products. Staff members are knowledgeable and provide exceptional customer service. The bank operates with integrity, authenticity, and reliability and focuses on providing friendly customer service while being active in the community.

Become a member of the Belle Plaine Area Chamber of Commerce!

Albert's Custom Doors

Associate Members

Bartlett Arboretum

Belle Plaine Blooms

Belle Plaine Global Methodist Church

Belle Plaine Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum

Belle Plaine Public Library

Belle Plaine Unified School District 357

Casey's General Store - Belle Plaine

City of Belle Plaine

Ellis Island Farm

Farmers Insurance - Kyrstin Enochs Agency

Hampton Inn & Suites Mulvane

Heartland Manufacturing

JP Weigand - Sunni Goentzel

JP Weigand - Julie Gooch

JP Weigand - Cathy Sheets

Kansas Castings

Logan Street Fine Wood Products

The Mystic Kitchen

The Nowhere Grill

Kelli Chrisco, Realtor - Brokered by Real Broker, LLC

Reimagined - Local Artisans and Vintage Treasures Shop

Resign Shine

Rothgeb Belle Plaine Lumber

Shelter Insurance - Ken Gooch

SJC Lights, LLC

Twin Valley

Valley Ridge Elder Care

The Valley State Bank

Wray Auction Services and Antique Shop