Events for April 2014
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 1    6 Degrees Networking Meeting






New Networking Group

Planning and organization meeting



 
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://nixa chamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Office
566 W. Mt. Vernon Nixa
Contact: call 47 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:   8am to 930am 
Fees/Admission:  Planning
Apr 2    NIXPO 2014 Wrap up Steering Team Meeting
NIXPO 2014  Wrap up Steering and Planning Team Meeting           


Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 566 W Mt Vernon
Nixa, Mo 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
Date/Time Details: 8:30am-10:00am
Apr 4    XMIN Steering Team
Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN monthly meetings.
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday
8:00 am
Apr 7    Nixa Planning & Zoning Meeting
City of Nixa Planning and Zoning Commission meets the 1st Monday of each month. Agenda can be viewed at www.nixachamber.com
May be changed if a federal holiday is the first Monday. Visit www.nixa.com for updated information
Date: April 7, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.Nixa.com
Location:
Nixa City Hall
715 W Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: City of Nixa (417) 725-3785
Date/Time Details:
Meetings are held the first Monday of the month, or Tuesday, if  Monday is a holiday.
Apr 8    OTC Richwood Campus CBCO Blood Drive
CBCO Blood Drive
Please give the gift of life
 
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: OTC Richwood Valley Campus Atrium
3369 W. Jackson Road
Nixa MO 65714
Date/Time Details: 04/08/2014 Tuesday April 2014
From 10 am to 2 pm
Apr 8    General Membership Luncheon
The Bridge
Across the street from McDonald's

Call it what you will: Membership Luncheon, Membership Get-Together, Membership Encounter, Membership Meeting, Membership Gathering, just eXpect some eXcessive networking, eXciting chamber and community information that affects you and your business! Stay in the ?know?, have some fun and eXplain your business to some new people!

Make plans now to join us!

Special Guest Speaker:  Tom Krause

"20-Time Contributing Author to the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book Series!"

One of America's Most Quoted Motivational Speakers (Featured on Values.Com)


In business, so much of making things happen is due to the other business people you know as well as community organizations and their members. This is a great way to meet new contacts and much more interesting than leftovers at your desk!

Congregating, networking & distributing 11am-11:55am.
Luncheon line starts at 11:40
Meeting begins at 11:55


Business Spotlight:  i-Verified

Caterer:  Roma's Italian Restaurant



DOOR PRIZE guidelines:  In an effort to be prompt and conscientious of everyone's time, please note t the following door prize guidelines now in effect.

1) Please notify the chamber in advance that you will be providing a door prize. You may note this on your registration under additional fees (no fee to participate), email or call us at 725-1545. We will add your company name to our power point if we are notified by the Friday preceding the General Membership Luncheon.
2) Maximum 2 door prizes per company.
3) Winners will be selected from red ticket drawing only (no looking for stickers or symbols)

Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location:
The Bridge
308 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714

Across the street from McDonald's
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:

General Membership Luncheons are the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Fees/Admission:

Reservations required by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting.

General Admission fee:
$20 per person.


Chamber Member:
$12 per member by Friday preceding the meeting.

$15 per member from Friday noon until Monday noon

No reservations accepted after 12 noon the day before the meeting

Please note the NACC Policy as approved by the Board of Directors:
Chamber Functions Involving Reservations
For Chamber functions involving reservations: reservations not canceled at least
one day (24 hours) in advance will be billed to the person or business making the reservation.

Apr 8    Nixa Azalea Festival Association
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://azaleaassociation.com/
Location: Garden Adventures Nursery
1900 West Mount Vernon Street  
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Dow Whiting 417-725-3223
EMail: omsglass@sbcglobal.net
Date/Time Details: Second Tuesday of each Month
6:00pm
Apr 9    Leadercast 2014 Steering Team
2014 Leadercast Steering Team
at the Chamber office



Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: NACC
566 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714

 
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
8:30am to 10:00am
Apr 10    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixapublicschools.net
Location:
Faught Adminsitration Center
Community Room
301 S Main
Nixa MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Schools Central Office (417) 875-5400
Date/Time Details:
Held the 2nd Thursday of each month
Apr 11    6 Degrees Networking Meeting




Steering Meeting for 6 Degrees Networking

Planning meeting



 
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://nixa chamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Office
566 W. Mt. Vernon Nixa
Contact: call 47 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:   8am to 930am 
Fees/Admission:  Planning
Apr 15    WWIN (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon

Working Women In Nixa (WWIN) is a personal and professional networking opportunity for women.

Do you have a working woman that could promote your business or organization?

Have them join us for our meeting held the third Tuesday of every month.
 

Finding your Passion

Caterer: Crusin' USA

Table Sponsors:

If you would like to be a table sponsor for this meeting or an upcoming WWIN meeting contact the chamber office at 725-1545 or email me at mitzisivy@gmail.com. 
Tables are limited Please let me know asap, Thank you


Table 1 The Child Advocacy Center, Linda Regan

 
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location:
The Bridge
308 W. Mt Vernon
Nixa MO 65714
Across the street from McDonald's
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
11:30am -12:00pm: Networking
12:00pm -1:00pm: Introductions and Program
Fees/Admission:
Reservations required. $12 per Member by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting.
$15 per member from Friday noon until Monday noon.
Non-Member fee is $20 per person.
No reservations accepted after 12 noon the day before the meeting.
 
Please note the NACC Policy as approved by the Board of Directors:
Chamber Functions Involving Reservations
For Chamber functions involving reservations: reservations not canceled at least
one day (24 hours) in advance will be billed to the person or business making the reservation.
Apr 15    XMIN Poker Night

Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament
Food from several local restaurants & Beer Provided

Buy In and Tip jar will be donated to XMIN Event Fund

                   1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers will receive prizes
                                             
                   You are welcome to invite co-workers, friends, and family
                   To donate a door prize please call Nixa Chamber  
                                        @      417-725-1545



Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Marc Truby Executive Director 725-1545
EMail: director@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: April 15th Tuesday
6pm-9pm
Fees/Admission: $25 Buy In at the Door
Cash / Check / Charge
Tip Jar for Beer
Apr 17    6 Degrees Networking
Six Degrees of Networking
April 17th, 4pm to 5pm
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce

Networking with a Purpose
building trusted business relationships by empowering & educating
Professionals to define balance & communicate effectively

Build: Build a trusted business reputation
Relationships: Investing in long lasting connections
Empower: Empowering professional growth
Communicate: Through 6 degrees of networking
Balance: Balance with a purpose

 
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://nixa chamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Office
566 W. Mt. Vernon Nixa
Contact: call 417 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: First and Third Thursday of the month from 4 to 5 pm
Fees/Admission:  Free of charge
 
Apr 19    2014 Nixa Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny
The time has come once again for the Friends of the Park to volunteer and help out with the Easter Egg Hunt.  We will be Laying out the eggs in the fields (weather permitting) or in the Gym area.  We will also be assisting in several other kids areas.  There were at least 1,000 kids who came out last year so this will once again be a phenomenal event for the kids and those adults who wish they were.  XMIN & Ambassadors, your help with this is greatly appreciated.   

Easter Egg Hunt Times:


            0-2 years old at 10:05
            3-5 years old at 10:15
            6-8 years old at 10:25
            9-12 years old at 10:35
Pictures with the Easter Bunny Times: 10a.m. to 12p.m.
Activities (Shaving Cream Painted Easter Egg Cards, Plantable Paper, Coffee Filter Butterflies and Bounce House) Times: 10a.m. to 12p.m.
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The fields next to The Center
Contact: Matt Crouse 725-5486
EMail: mcrouse@nixa.com
Date/Time Details: April 19th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Apr 21    Nixa City Council Meeting
Effective June 2011:
Regular meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. When a regular meeting falls on a holiday, the Council shall meet the following day at the same time and place.

Open to the public.

Agenda can be viewed at www.nixa.com
City Council page
Date: April 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixa.com
Location: Nixa City Hall   
715 W Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Enter east doors
Contact: City of Nixa 417-725-3785
Apr 22    XMIN (eXceptional businessMen In Nixa)




Join us in 2014 as we continue our journey of building our businesses!


"Building long term business relationships through a wide variety of business owners sharing their experiences”

Meeting at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce the 4th Tuesday each month.

Networking, Lunch & Introductions
11:30am-11:45am

Program
Roundtable discussion
11:45am-1:00pm

Bring your business cards, brochures, promotions and be ready to build YOUR business!

 
Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location:
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, Missouri 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:

4th Tuesday each month
11:30am -11:45am: Networking, Lunch & Introductions
11:45am -1:00pm: Program

Fees/Admission:
Reservations required. $12 per member by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting.
$15 per member from Friday noon until Monday noon.
Non-Member fee is $20 per person.
 
No reservations can be accepted after 12 noon the day before the meeting due to catering notification.
 
Please note the NACC Policy as approved by the Board of Directors:
Chamber Functions Involving Reservations
For Chamber functions involving reservations: reservations not canceled at least
one day (24 hours) in advance will be billed to the person or business making the reservation.
Apr 23    Nixa Community Foundation Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board for the Nixa Community Foundation.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Website: http://www.cfozarks.org
Location:
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W. Mt Vernon
Nixa MO 65714
Contact: Chris Thomas
EMail: cthomas@therisingstar.com
Date/Time Details:
Meeting normally held the 4th Wednesday of each month. Changes may occur over the Holidays.
Apr 23    Leadercast 2014 Steering Team
2014 Leadercast Steering Team
at the Bridge



Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: NACC
566 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714

 
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
8:30am to 10:00am
Apr 24    Member Briefing/Orientation


Whether you are a new member or an eXisting member ready to get involved, here is an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of your Chamber membership. Your Member Briefing is our way of quickly and easily making you aware of the many programs, services and networking opportunities available to you as a member of the Nixa Chamber.  We invite you to this special presentation on how to use the chamber to maXimize your opportunities for developing your business and gaining name recognition.
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4th Thursday Jan- Oct
3rd Thursday Nov & Dec
10:00 am-10:45 am

Normally held the 4th Thursday of each month (Changes may occur for holidays)
Fees/Admission: There is no fee for this event although we do ask that you RSVP so we can prepare necessary materials for everyone.
Apr 24    OTC - Richwood Valley Campus Spring Picnic
Richwood Valley Campus Spring Picnic
 
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: OTC Richwood Valley Campus
3369 W. Jackson Road
Nixa, MO 65714
Date/Time Details: 04/24/2014
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 25    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion

Coffee and networking go together.
 
Chamber Coffee Connection is a opportunity for networking for our active membership.  Meetings will attract a mix of past attendees and newcomers, ensuring new connections each month.

The purpose of the CCC is to bring quality networkers, business owners and decision-makers together to create relationships that support each other's goals.  
It is about building long-term, trusting relationship building.

Just good networking!  When done right, leads and sales naturally follow.


Caterer:  Lola's


 
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday
7:30 am to 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: $5.00
This event is for Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce members only.
Apr 25    6 Degrees Networking Meeting




steering Meeting for 6 Degrees Networking to plan next months meeting

Planning meeting



 
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://nixa chamber.com
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Office
566 W. Mt. Vernon Nixa
Contact: call 417 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:   9 to 10:30
Fees/Admission:  Planning
Apr 28    Christian County Optimist Club
Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
2nd Monday meetings are held at Bud & Walt's Pizza & Pasta House in Nixa, MO.
4th Monday meetings are held at Bric's Belgium Waffle & Pancake House in Ozark.
Date: April 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.ccoptimist.org
Location:
Bric's Belgium Waffle & Pancake House
1882 James River Rd
Ozark, MO 65721
Contact: Sharon Whitehill Gray 417-880-0860
Date/Time Details: 4th Monday at noon.