Events for December 2014
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Dec 1    XMIN Steering Team
Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN monthly meetings.
Date: December 1, 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: Monday
8:00 am
Dec 1    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: December 1, 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.
Dec 2    NACC Board of Directors Meeting


The Mission of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
is to provide leadership for
growth and development of business
and to enhance the community as a desirable place
to live, learn, work, shop and play.
 
2014  Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board: Steve Rook, Larson Heating, Air & Plumbing
Vice Chairman of the Board: Jeremy Bartley, QR Pro
Secretary: Kathy Whitworth, Nixa Public Schools
Treasurer: David Haymes, Haymes Insurance
Immediate Past Chairman: Steve Martin, Union Hill Church of Christ

Keith Rollings, Rollings & Associates Insurance Agency

Beth Biondo, Little Caesars
Kendal Dingus, Empire Bank
Jill Finney, City of Nixa
Dr. Jay Farr, Farr Chiropractic
Kevin Baker, Club Z

 
Executive Staff    
Marc Truby - Executive Director
Date: December 2, 2014
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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:
Meetings are normally held the first Tuesday of every month
Dec 4    WWIN Steering Team Meeting
To prepare for Auction
This steering team plans and promotes monthly WWIN meetings.
 Our aim is to provide an opportunity to develop personal and professional skills through networking, training, education and, of course, socializing!

The Ultimate eXchange of Information

“By participating in the networking events offered by the Chamber, we have not only learned more about our community but have developed lasting business relationships.”  

 The Working Women In Nixa (NACC) at the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce provides a forum for women working in the Nixa/Christian county/Springfield business community.

Date: December 4, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Chamber Office
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Dec 6    30th Annual Nixa PTSA Arts and Craft Fair
Date: December 6, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Nixa Junior High School
Main and North
Contact: Nixa Junior High PTSA PO Box 531, Nixa, MO 65714 Telephone: 417-225-1660
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Dec 4
9am-4pm
Fees/Admission: Open to the public
Dec 7    Nixa Christmas Parade
 

 

 

Come to the Nixa Parks and Recreation 60th Annual Christmas Parade

This Sunday Starts at @ 2pm.

 


For additional information please contact the Parks Department at (417) 725-5486 stop by The Center at 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa, MO 65714 to enter your float for the Parade.
 

Date: December 7, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://www.Nixa.com
Contact: Parks Dept 417-725-5486
Fees/Admission:
Open to the public
Dec 8    XMIN Steering Team
Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN monthly meetings.
Date: December 8, 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: Monday
8:00 am
Dec 8    Nixa Public Schools Mock Interview
Nixa High School is offering a mock interview experience for the graduating class of 2015.  Businesses partners are needed to conduct 15 minute interviews.  We are asking businesses to develp the interview for the participants. 

For more information please contact Joy Horgan at Nixa High School @724-3527.
Date: December 8, 2014
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Nixa High School
Contact: Joy Horgan 724-3527
EMail: joyhorgan@nixaschools.net
Date/Time Details: December 8, 2014
3:30-6:00pm
1st interview starts at 3:30pm
Last Interview starts at 5:30pm
Dec 9    General Membership Luncheon
Located at "The Bridge"
Across the street from McDonald's                                                        
 


Get Ready to do your Shopping at the December GML Christmas Silent Auction

"Winner Winner Christmas Dinner"


WWIN VS XMIN Auction Challenge--Most $$ gets donation to event fund

Proceeds will be going to Nixa Chamber Technology budget and XMIN / WWIN event funds

You can still donate items up to next Friday 12/5 at NOON.  Please contact us at 725-1545 for pick up or drop off at Nixa Chamber Office anytime before 12/5 at NOON.


Don't Forget to Wear your UGLY SWEATER for the Ugly Sweater Contest!


Catering:  Sugar N Spice

Mocktail Bar with XMIN bartending
Huge 50/50 drawing
Baked Good Sale


Bring Cash or CC for Auction purchases



11:00am    Networking and Silent Auction Opens
11:30am    Food Stations Open, Bake Sale & Mocktail Bar
12:30am    Silent Auction Closes, Chamber Program
12:45am    Check-Out Begins and Networking
Pay at time of purchase or Run a tab for check-out

 

Date: December 9, 2014
Time: 11:00 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.

Dec 9    Nixa Azalea Festival Association
Date: December 9, 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
Dec 11    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: December 11, 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
Dec 15    WWIN Steering Team Meeting
To go over the  Auction and prepare for next year

This steering team plans and promotes monthly WWIN meetings.
 Our aim is to provide an opportunity to develop personal and professional skills through networking, training, education and, of course, socializing!

The Ultimate eXchange of Information

?By participating in the networking events offered by the Chamber, we have not only learned more about our community but have developed lasting business relationships.?  

 The Working Women In Nixa (NACC) at the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce provides a forum for women working in the Nixa/Christian county/Springfield business community.

Date: December 15, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Chamber Office
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Dec 15    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: December 15, 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
Dec 17    Nixa Community Foundation Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board for the Nixa Community Foundation.
Date: December 17, 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.
Dec 17    Ambassador Christmas Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate the past year and the year to come at our
Annual Ambassador Christmas Luncheon
held at  566 W. Mt. Vernon
bring a pot luck dish to share

Also if you bring an item for Least of These you will get a door prize ticket.



There will be an Awards Ceremony, great food catered by  and
Christmas Decoration/Ornament exchange game and other games

(make sure the decoration/ornament you bring is worth no more than $4.00, warning you will not take home the one you brought)

Date: December 17, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Chamber Office
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa. MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: The fun starts at 11:30am!
Dec 18    Membership Team Meeting Notice Time Change
Date: December 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 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: Thursday
8:00am - 10:00am
Dec 18    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: December 18, 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.
Dec 18    6 Degrees Networking
You are the Employee of the Year
Join us in Celebration
at 6 Degrees Networking

Christmas Meet and Greet Social





 
Date: December 18, 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: Third Thursday of the month from 4 to 5 pm
Fees/Admission:  Free of charge
Bring guests
 
Dec 19    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.



 
Date: December 19, 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.
Dec 22    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: December 22, 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.
Dec 24    Holiday Hours
Date: December 24, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Dec 25    Closed for Christmas
Date: December 25, 2014
Dec 26    Closed for Christmas
Date: December 26, 2014
Dec 31    Holiday Hours
Date: December 31, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM