Events for November 2015
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 2    XMIN Steering Team


Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: November 2, 2015
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: first Monday of every month        
8:00 am
Nov 2    XMIN Poker Night

Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament
Food from several local restaurants & Beer Provided
All you can eat and drink!

Last Chamber Poker night for 2015!

We will be streaming in Live Monday Night Football!

    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: November 2, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
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:
6pm-9pm
Fees/Admission: $25 Buy In at the Door
Cash / Check / Charge
Tip Jar for Beer
Nov 2    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: November 2, 2015
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.
Nov 3    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.

2015 Board of Directors
 
Chairman of the Board:  Beth Biondo, Little Caesars Pizza
Vice Chair of the Board:  Kevin Baker, Club Z Tutoring
Secretary:  Jill Finney, City of Nixa
Treasurer:  Kendal Dingus, Empire Bank
 
Immediate Past Chairman:  Steve Rook, Larson Heating, Air and Plumbing

Board:  Sarah Appleby, Metropolitan Bank
             Kathy Whitworth, Nixa Public Schools
             Tony Manaserri, Thrivent Financial
             Jay Farr, Farr Family Chiropractic
             Jason Massengale, Heartland Realty
                                                
Executive Staff:  Marc Truby - Executive Director
Date: November 3, 2015
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
Nov 4    MOB Coffee M&M
MOB Coffee M&M
 
Date: November 4, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa MO
Contact: 417 725-1545
EMail: mitzi@nixachambe.com
Date/Time Details: 9 am to 10 am first Wednesday of every month
Fees/Admission: Free to all MOB Members
Nov 4    Ribbon Cutting: Ascent Direct Primary Care, LLC
Only 7 ambassadors have registered to attend--will you be joining us?

Join us as we welcome this new member!

Any business organization new to the chamber, moving to a new location, remodeling its facility, under new ownership or management is welcome to host a ribbon cutting ceremony as long as that business is a member in good standing of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Other events or anniversaries may also qualify.
Date: November 4, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.ascentdpc.com
Location: 413 N. McCroskey, Suite 2
Nixa, MO  65714

(next to Vision Clinic)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Nov 5    Mid-West Family Broadcasting Business Mingle
Mid-west Family is hosting another "Business Mingle" on November 5th! It is a Free event with plenty of networking!
Date: November 5, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://midwestfamilybroadcasting.com/springfield-mo/
Location: 2453 E. Elm
Springfield, Missouri 65802
Contact: (417) 886-5677
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 5th, 4:00PM-6:00PM
Fees/Admission: No Charge
Nov 7    XMIN Adopt-A-Street
Adopt-A-Street
Main and Mt Vernon to Main and Hillside

Anyone (Not just XMIN) are welcome to join us to clean up Main Street

Bring out a friend or the kids to help clean up the community

Bring a pair of work gloves. Everything else from bags to grabbers will be provided.
Date: November 7, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: We will meet at 9am in the community parking lot at 201 S Main St just south of Idea Architects & Design store front
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday 11/7
9-10:30am
Nov 7    Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House at Common Interest Thrift Store!

Come and join us for door prizes, special sales, special entertainment and a raffle for the "12 Furs of Christmas!"  Raffle tickets are 1 for $10.00 or 5 for $30.00.  Refreshments will be available.
Date: November 7, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.commoninterestthriftstore.com
Location: Common Interest Thrift Store
741 W. Center Circle
Nixa, MO.
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free--except for raffle tickets (1 for $10.00 or 5 for $30.00) for the "12 Furs of Christmas!"
Nov 10    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!

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
Catered by: Honey Baked Ham


Spotlights: 
Smithco Mechanical Heating & Cooling


Ascent Direct Primary Care



Community moments:
Least of These


 
Date: November 10, 2015
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:

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 fee:
$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.
Nov 11    Christian County Family Crisis Center Executive Board Meeting
Monthly Executive Board of Directors meeting for the Christian County Family Crisis Center (Freedom's Rest)

This meeting is open to the public.
Date: November 11, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Christian County Ambulance District (near the square)
1750 S. 15th Ave.
Ozark, MO.  65721
 
Contact: Elise Crain @ 417- 582-0344
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Nov 11    Ribbon Cutting: Leo's Pride Inc. Cleaning & Restoration
Join us as we introduce the new member of the Leo's Pride team!

Any business organization new to the chamber, moving to a new location, remodeling its facility, under new ownership or management is welcome to host a ribbon cutting ceremony as long as that business is a member in good standing of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Other events or anniversaries may also qualify.
Date: November 11, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.leosprideinc.com
Location: Here at the Chamber office
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Nov 12    Nixa Azalea Festival Association
Date: November 12, 2015
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
Nov 12    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: November 12, 2015
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
Nov 16    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: November 16, 2015
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
Nov 17    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.

This is the final WWIN Meeting for 2015!  We will not have a monthly meeting in December.  The General Membership Auction Luncheon in December will have WWIN participation with a bake sale.

Caterer: The Honeybaked Ham Company




Spotlight:
Freedom's Rest / Christian County Family Crisis Center

Agenda:
Finding "Happy" in Happy Holidays

Table Activities and Discussion
-Do you have a Holiday tornado to tell?
-Best gift or re-gift idea
-Favorite Tradition
-Favorite Holiday recipe
--plus much more--
 
Date: November 17, 2015
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
(3rd Tuesday of every month)
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.
Nov 18    Nixa Community Foundation Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board for the Nixa Community Foundation.
Date: November 18, 2015
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.
Nov 19    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: November 19, 2015
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.
Nov 19    6 Degrees of Networking

November Theme:  Change/Adapting to Change
  • Internal & External
  • Is it in your DNA?
  • Perception/Attitude

Guest Speaker: Lora Newman/Life University and Coaching, LLC
http://loranewman.com

Lora is no stranger to change. She embraces change as it is a necessary ingredient in her line of work. She supports clients in finding their path to whatever destination they set. A pathfinder of sorts.

Meet Lora Newman
Lora is the Founder of Zero2Sixty Performance Coaching. She specializes in helping high
achievers identify obstacles keeping them from realizing the results they want. Lora's clients
love her for her willingness to immerse herself in their business, and identify problems and
opportunities they've missed.
One aspect that makes her stand out - Lora is a Certified EAGALA Professional. She proudly
counts five equine coaches and one therapy dog among her staff. Professionals and business
owners fly in from around the country to experience breakthroughs in their businesses with her
equine coaches.
She is based in Springfield, Missouri, and has clients across the country.

Uncover Blind Spots in Your Business?and Give Yourself A Raise!
Get a jump on 2016! Join us for this illuminating event.
In this presentation:
 Pinpoint money blind spots that are holding business growth back.
 Discover what your personal relationship with money looks like
 How underlying beliefs about money effect your bottom line.

Discussion
"Who Moved My Cheese"



Click on the attachments below for the Personality Profile Assessment.  Please fill this out before you attend.

Page 1 Assessment  
Page 2 Assessment
Page 3 Assessment
Page 4 Assessment
Page 5 Assessment

Your Money Personality Profile
 (Sacred Money Archetypes)
Assessment Instructions
 
 
The Sacred Money Archetypes assessment is very easy and only takes about 8-10 minutes.
 
 Please use the rating scale listed at the top of the assessment pages to rate each statement on the pages. Then total your ratings at the end of each column. On the final page you'll write each column's total in the matching spot.
 
Your Sacred Money Archetypes are your 2-3 highest scores.

Tips:
* Don't over think your answers to the assessment questions. Your first response is the best answer

* If you have a tie, no worries.  There is no need to take the assessment more than once.
 
*I will address ties at the retreat!






 
Date: November 19, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.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
 
Nov 19    Nixa Chamber Recipe Swap Club
Nixa Chamber Recipe Swap Club
A monthly food experience!
Bring a copy or written version of your recipe to fit the theme of the month and a sample of that recipe for up to 20 people.
November 19th theme: Scrumptious Side Dishes
 
· Vote on the best recipe for the month.
· · #1 voted recipe of the month will be printed in the Nixa Enterprise paper/as space allows or is sponsored (with sponsor's logo).
 Future Goal: a Nixa Chamber Cookbook

 
Date: November 19, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: NIXA CHAMBER OFFICE
566 W. Mt. Vernon, Nixa, MO 65714
Phone: 417-725-1545
Fax: 417-725-4532
 
 
Contact: Kathleen Thompson Marketing and Development Coordinator 417-725-1545
EMail: kathleen@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Held the 3rd Thursday of every Month at the Nixa Chamber Office
6:00PM-7:00PM
 
Fees/Admission: NO CHARGE
DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CHAMBER MEMBER TO ATTEND
Nov 20    Coffee ConneXion


Location:  Nixa Public Schools new registration building

This will be the last Coffee ConneXion for 2015 so please join us!

The new registration center was a student built project from ground up so come check out what a great job these students did
Date: November 20, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa Public Schools New registration building

Little Eagle Drive Directly off South Street behind the Early Childhood Center

308 Little Eagle Dr
EMail: darlene@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday November 20th

7:30am to 9:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE to attend!
Nov 20    Ambassador Christmas Decorations
We will be decorating the Chamber Office for the Christmas Season

Food and drinks will be provided for a light lunch

Just bring yourself and a set of hands ready to decorate
Date: November 20, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa Chamber Office
EMail: director@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday 11/20
11am to 1pm
Nov 21    Ozark Public Television Holiday Teleauction
Are you interested in a great, low-cost marketing opportunity for your business?  Ozarks Public Television offers such an opportunity two times per year with their Teleauctions.  Aire-Master of America has participated and donated items for the past 16 years and wants to encourage you to consider this marketing opportunity.  The 2015 OPTV Holiday Teleauction will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 7pm – 10pm.  You can donate gift certificates ($25.00 - $50.00, or more), gift baskets, products or services that represent your business.  If you are able to donate multiple items you can increase your exposure to more bidders.  Your item(s) will be auctioned live on television for 2-3 minutes exposing your business and brand to people in Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. 

If you would like to learn more, contact Mattli at OPTV as soon as possible.  Phone:  417-836-6256, email:  mattli555@live.missouristate.edu. 

Click on OPT website for more information
http://www.optv.org/home/

Don’t miss out on the tremendous exposure the upcoming 2015 OPTV Holiday Teleauction can provide your business.

Jim Roudenis
Aire-Master of America
725-2691, ext. 134
Date: November 21, 2015
Location: Live TV Auction on Ozark Public Television
Date/Time Details: November 21
7pm to 10pm
Fees/Admission: Donations accepted
Free to bid!
Nov 23    WWIN Steering Team Meeting


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: November 23, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: NEW LOCATION:
Walk About Coffee on CC and 160 behind Commerce Bank
Nixa Mo
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Notice Meeting is at
10am to 11am
(4TH Monday of every month/the first Monday after the WWIN Luncheon)
Nov 23    GML Steering Team
Date: November 23, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Buckingham's BBQ
Right next to Chamber Office on Mt Vernon
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4th Monday of the month
11:00am
Nov 23    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: November 23, 2015
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.
Nov 24    XMIN (eXceptional businessMen In Nixa)




Join us in 2015 as we continue our journey of building our businesses!

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

Caterer:  
Honeybaked Ham Company


We will be visiting Bradford Court Assisted Living for our monthly luncheon

XMIN will be wrapping up the year in review and what will be coming in 2016:  Program / NixaQue / Socials / Poker Nights / Community Service

We will also be serving desert to the residents after they eat lunch


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: November 24, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location:
Bradford Court Assisted Living
902 Main St
Nixa, MO 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.
Nov 26    Closed for Thanksgiving
Date: November 26, 2015
Nov 27    Closed for Thanksgiving
Date: November 27, 2015