MEMBERS' MONTHLY LUNCHEON -- will be held on Friday, January 11th at Service Edge Cafe. Chamber membership luncheon will be held in the lower level of the Nevada TeleCenter, Bowman Building.... The luncheon will kick off the new year with its program: "Pursuing Possibilities: Shift Happens!" All members, their employees and prospective members are invited and encouraged to make reservations for this informative luncheon prior to noon Thursday, January 10th. The luncheon will be prepared by students of the culinary arts through Nevada R-5 Service Edge program. RSVP 667-5300 or email Cindy.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Friday, January 18th 11:30-1pm- Nevada TeleCenter Conference Center. This meeting will be a strategic planning retreat facilitated by Dr. John McClusky of University of MO, St. Louis. Any input from members is encouraged prior to that session.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, January 25, 2008 from 8-9 am...make your way to J.Wray & Company - 521 South Lynn, to network, grab some refreshments and enjoy the chatter about 'what's happening in your town'-- your chance to bring a co-worker or prospective member to introduce to the chamber.
CHAMBER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY.
FEBRUARY 2008
CHOICES Program for middle school students will be offered by trained chamber leaders. 8th grade students will be mentored during a 2 day process allowing for interactive dialogues and exercises geared to help students make better choices for their future. Sponsorships are available for area businesses to support the CHOICES program, offered to every 8th grade student in Vernon County at no cost.
CHAMBER MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON will be on February 15th, 2008 at noon. Members and their invited guests are encouraged to attend these fun, yet informational sessions. Ambassadors greet our members- board members and staff develop the hour long luncheon format. Please call the chamber office at 417.667.5300 or email Cindy to reserve your spot before Thursday, Feb 14th.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet with new board members for an orientation on Wednesday, February 13th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. The regular board meeting will be held the following Wednesday, February 20th, beginning at noon. Members with agenda requests may submit them prior to February 15th to be included in board discussion.
CHAMBER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE HOUR will be hosted by Nevada TeleCenter. Friday, February 22nd from 8-9am. It's President Washington's Birthday- so celebrate! Always great fellowship and even better refreshments... Find out 'What's Happening in Nevada and Vernon County' at the chamber's most popular network event.
MARCH 2008
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST-- do not miss the Chamber event of the year! Our annual Pacesetter awards casino night and silent auction. This year's theme "Aloha, Nevada!" will be set in a Tropical Paradise-- casual fun surrounded by great food, prizes, even better friends. Tickets go on sale Feb 1st @ $30, includes social hour and complimentary soft drinks, full banquet buffet, plus $100 in fun chips for games.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, March 19th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by March 14th.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE HOUR will be hosted by Wynn's Photography Studios. Friday, March 28th from 8-9am. Meet and greet Megan Wynn Smith, new face around Wynn's. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and some great fellowship. Find out 'What's Happening in Nevada and Vernon County' at the chamber's most popular network event.
APRIL 2008
RETAIL SPRING FLING OPEN HOUSES will be hosted at various chamber merchant locations. Our retail committee will be celebrating spring and great new product lines available at each member location. The list of participants will be available on line at www.nevada-mo.com in the banner headlines. The dates will vary from member to member, some will be having Spring Fling on Friday and others on Saturday, April 4th and 5th.
MEMBERS' TALK OF THE TOWN BREAKFAST will be held on Friday, April 11th at 8AM RSVP by Noon Thursday, April 10th 417.667.5300. Legislative updates, community elected officials present issues directed at improving the general business and economic climate of the area. Community breakfast is open to everyone-- a twice a year occurence intended to inform, enlighten & encourage membership! Officials from Mega West Energy, a key industry spotlight, will be featured along with our Outstanding Educators of the Year.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, April 16th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by April 11th.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, April 25th, 2008 from 8-9 am... It's APPRECIATION MONTH ..so bring someone who makes your job, your life, your day a little bit brighter...this month we will be hosted by Myles Miller and associates at Edward Jones Investments- 501 East Cherry...Always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network and learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO!
MAY 2008
MEMBERS MONTHLY LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, May 9th, 2008 at noon. Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, May 8th, to 667-5300 or email Cindy
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, May 14th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by May 9th.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS IS BACK! Refreshments, prize drawings, much more fun ...AFTER HOURS-- so head to work on Thursday, May 15th- then bring a friend, your boss, new resident, or co-worker anytime from 5-6:30pm. Plan to be there and bring someone along to enjoy the great chamber connection that happens at every chamber function-- that's why we're the area's oldest, largest and most successful business network organization.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, May 23rd, 2008 from 8-9 am...hosted by Airwave Communications 1627 East Austin...Bob, Cindy & Randy will show you their new security products along with the latest and greatest communication devices-- 4th Friday is always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network and learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO!
CHAMBER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 26th in observance of Memorial Day- be safe, spend time with family & friends
JUNE 2008
CHAMBER'S BUSHWHACKER DAYS COMMITTEE invites you to its 44th annual Bushwhacker Days festival, beginning on Wednesday, June 11th and continuing through Saturday evening, June 14th. All events are coordinated through the chamber office, but are the brainchild of the committee volunteers-- dozens and dozens making history come alive in downtown Nevada MO! www.bwdays.com for more detailed info.
MEMBERS MONTHLY LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, June 13th, 2008 at noon. Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, June 12th, to 667-5300 or email Cindy
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, June 18th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by June 13th.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, June 27th, 2008 from 8-9 am...hosted by Nine Patch Quilts and Fabrics, 129 East Walnut...Always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network and learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO!
JULY 2008
CHAMBER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED in honor of Independence Day on Friday, July 4th.
MEMBERS MONTHLY LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, July 11th, 2008 at noon. Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, July 10th, to 667-5300 or email Cindy . We will be spending our time with the great kids at the Vernon County Youth Fair. The diner will be hopping, the exhibits plentiful, and the animals gettin' ready for their show! We wholeheartedly support our 4-H families and board who make this the largest free fair in the state!
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, July 16th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by July11th.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, July 25th, 2008 from 8-9 am... Always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network and learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO! Location for this month will be with our friends at the Nevada TeleCenter. Join us for a tour of this state of the art distance based learning site and adult education programs. Refreshments always plentiful and conversation beneficial!
AUGUST 2008
CHAMBER RETAIL SIDEWALK SALE will be celebrated FRIDAY & SATURDAY, August 1st & 2nd this year.... it's a sales tax holiday and many back-to-school items will be tax exempt per MO State Statutes and Nevada, Vernon County, MO! Chamber promotion is open to all chamber retail members opting in to the sidewalk sale this year. For information, contact Pat Arnold 667.4139 or Rick Crews, 667.3018 chamber board retail reps.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th is National Night Out...Say Goodbye to crime and drugs and party with your community at the Nevada Family Aquatics Center's Walton Pool complex....evening fun for the whole family with giveaways, area service agency participation and all emergency response teams available for the fun. contact Robin McHugh at 417.448.2742 to participate.
MEMBERS' MONTHLY LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, August 8th at noon. RSVP by Noon Thursday, August 7th 417.667.5300. Details to follow.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets on Wednesday, August 13th at noon- Carnegie Conference Room. Members wishing to present to the board must request agenda approval 1 week prior to scheduled meeting.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, August 22nd, 2008 from 8-9 am.. Always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network and learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO! This month we'll be celebrating the new member location of Carquest of Nevada at 704 E. Hickory, so join us for our most popular network function.
SEPTEMBER 2008
CHAMBER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day
MEMBERS' MONTHLY LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, September 12th at noon. RSVP by Noon Thursday, September 11th 417.667.5300. Details to follow.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, September 17th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by September 12th.
2nd annual Blue-Grey Border Wars golf challenge -- watch for this year's date! Nevada and Fort Scott Chambers are combining a great day on the links with a chamber benefit event! This year the 18hole tourney will be held in Nevada. Sponsorships are available. Contact Seth Barrett & Kim Cook, Nevada chamber board members for more information.
KAYSINGER BUSINESS CONFERENCE will provide something for the new business start up all the way through expansion and exit strategies for entrepreneurs. Open to the entire regional business community, we will host the event at Cottey College- Haidee and Alan Wild Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, September 25th. The business seminar is made possible by support received from the USDA Rural Development grant obtained by the Kaysinger Regional Planning Commission and several regional corporate sponsors. For more information click on www.kaysinger.org.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- save the date! Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8-9 am..hosted by Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 421 Centennial Blvd location..Always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network & learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO!
OCTOBER 2008
2ND ANNUAL BLUE GRAY BORDER WARS GOLF CHALLENGE will be hosted in Nevada this year on Friday, October 3rd. Teams from both Ft. Scott and Nevada will challenge each other for a great dual benefit event. Ft. Scott tourism efforts and Nevada area PRIDE scholarships will derive donations from the tournament. Sponsorships are welcome, team entries will be formed as 4 person scrambles. Special hole prizes and contests will be held--all for the fun of it (yeah, right ...Go home, Jayhawks!) Call Seth Barrett at 667.7297 or Kim Cook at 448.3609 to participate.
MEMBERS' TALK OF THE TOWN BREAKFAST will be held on Friday, October 10th at 8AM RSVP by Noon Thursday, October 9th 417.667.5300. Legislative updates, community elected officials present issues directed at improving the general business and economic climate of the area. Community breakfast is open to everyone-- a once a year occurence intended to inform, enlighten & encourage membership!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH CHAMBER OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY- NATIONAL HOLIDAY
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, October 15th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by October 10th.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS IS BACK! Refreshments, prize drawings, much more fun to be had AFTER HOURS-- so head to work on Thursday, October 16th- NATIONAL BOSS' DAY! then bring a friend, your boss, new resident, or co-worker anytime from 5-6:30pm. Plan to be there and bring someone along to enjoy the great chamber connection that happens at every chamber function-- that's why we're the area's oldest, largest and most successful business network organization.
4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK is Friday, October 24th, 2008 from 8-9 am...We'll be celebrating at Nevada Regional Medical Center's mezzanine level...Always a great time together- bring a co-worker to network and learn what's happening in Nevada & Vernon County, MO!
NOVEMBER 2008
RETAIL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSES will be hosted by various Nevada merchants. Holiday gift giving and decorating ideas galore beginning on Friday November 7th and continuing at most stores on Saturday, November 8th. More details at the chamber office 417.667.5300.
CHAMBER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th in observance of Veteran's Day
MEMBERS' MONTHLY LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, November 14th at noon. RSVP by Noon Thursday, November 13th 417.667.5300. Details to follow.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Wednesday, November 19th at noon in the Carnegie Conference Room. Request for agenda items may be made with prior approval by November 14th.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th & 28th CHAMBER OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!
NO 4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE!
DECEMBER 2008
1ST FRIDAY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE --December 5th Chamber coffee hour is 8-9am hosted by University of Missouri Extension Center, lower level courthouse- 8am-2pm open house hours. Chamber members welcome to great refreshments and holiday network..an annual tradition!
ANNUAL VERNON COUNTY HOLIDAY PARADE... Saturday, December 6th-- Christmas comes but once a year- join us for some holiday cheer! More than 60 entries each year with lights, costumes and royalty from the Miss Merry Christmas pageant. Parade lines up at Cherry and Cedar Streets. Entries at the Chamber office, 225 West Austin, lower level. Time for the parade this year has been changed to 2 pm. Downtown merchants will be offering special Parade Day promotions and chamber bucks giveaways!
MEMBERS' MONTHLY LUNCHEON & ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Friday, December 12th at noon. RSVP by Noon Thursday, December 11th 417.667.5300. Details to follow.
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS will not meet in December due to the annual meeting held on the 12th to introduce our new board members.
NO 4TH FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK -- DUE TO CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE!
NOTE: CHAMBER OFFICES ARE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH UNTIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND @ 9 am. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
