Events for March 2015
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 2    XMIN Steering Team


Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: March 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
Mar 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: March 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.
Mar 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: March 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
Mar 4    Leadercast 2015 Steering Team
2015 Leadercast Steering Team
at the Chamber office



Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: NACC
566 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714

 
Contact: 417 125-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Mar 4    MOB Coffee M&M


MOB Coffee M&M
Meet other Mob members with a monthly M&M with Coffee
at the Nixa Chamber Office

 
Date: March 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
Mar 4    RC: H.A.Y. Foundation
Join us as we welcome this new member!

The H.A.Y. Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides a horsemanship program for youth with social and/or emotional challenges.
 

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: March 4, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: This ribbon cutting will be held at the Laurel Arena, 1197 Delaware Town Road.
From Hwy 14 drive 4.7 miles West on Hwy 14.  Turn North on Delaware Town Road (You will see a brown sign that says 'Delaware Town Access').  Drive 1.2 miles PAST the Cemetery to the corner of Delaware Town Road and Landers Road.  You will see a stone wall and iron gate.  Follow the driveway to the arena (WARNING--your GPS doesn't bring you to the address but a 1/2 mile away.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Mar 10    General Membership Luncheon
Location:  The Bridge
Across the street from McDonald's

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-11:50am.

Food line starts promptly at 11:30am


Caterer: Lola's

Spotlights:
RaeLynn Anderson / School Board
Josh Roberts / School Board


Self Introductions

Community Moments 


Luncheon line starts at 11:30
Meeting begins at 11:50

Date: March 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:
$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.

Mar 10    Nixa Azalea Festival Association
Date: March 10, 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
Mar 11    RC: H.A.Y. Foundation
Join us as we welcome this new member!

The H.A.Y. Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides a horsemanship program for youth with social and/or emotional challenges.
 

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: March 11, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: This ribbon cutting will be held at the Laurel Arena, 1197 Delaware Town Road.
From Hwy 14 drive 4.7 miles West on Hwy 14.  Turn North on Delaware Town Road (You will see a brown sign that says 'Delaware Town Access').  Drive 1.2 miles PAST the Cemetery to the corner of Delaware Town Road and Landers Road.  You will see a stone wall and iron gate.  Follow the driveway to the arena (WARNING--your GPS doesn't bring you to the address but a 1/2 mile away.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Mar 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: March 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
Mar 14    2015 20th Annual NIXPO "Going Platinum" Business and Community Expo
The NiXa Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present NIXPO, our 20th annual business eXposition, on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Nixa High School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The purpose of the
eXpo is to eXpand the public?s knowledge about the eXciting products and services offered by our Chamber members and to thank current customers for their patronage. Don?t miss this opportunity to promote your business or organization at this eXpanding event.


Click Here NIXPO 2015 Registration Form




 

Date: March 14, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.conm
Location:
Nixa High School: Commons area, gym 1 and gym 2.
South of Hwy 14 on Nicholas Road
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, March 14, 2015
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: NIXPO is open to the public and there is no fee to attend the event.
Mar 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: March 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
Mar 18    RC: H.A.Y. Foundation
Join us as we welcome this new member!

The H.A.Y. Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides a horsemanship program for youth with social and/or emotional challenges.
 

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: March 18, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: This ribbon cutting will be held at the Laurel Arena, 1197 Delaware Town Road.
From Hwy 14 drive 4.7 miles West on Hwy 14.  Turn North on Delaware Town Road (You will see a brown sign that says 'Delaware Town Access').  Drive 1.2 miles PAST the Cemetery to the corner of Delaware Town Road and Landers Road.  You will see a stone wall and iron gate.  Follow the driveway to the arena (WARNING--your GPS doesn't bring you to the address but a 1/2 mile away.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Mar 19    6 Degrees Networking

Networking Group

Agenda:
"The Art of the Sale"

4 Questions will be answered
Price / Dependability / Experience / Reputation

15 minute Sales Session 
"Dating Game" Selection for ideal Salesperson

Chamber Member Actors and Script 

Open Networking After


Card Draw for GML Giveaway





 
Date: March 19, 2015
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
 
Mar 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: March 23, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Walk About Coffee in Common Interest Thrift Store
741 W. Center Circle
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
Mar 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: March 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.
Mar 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: 
Rib Crib


Agenda:
Group Roundtable

Subject Matter:
Sales

Finding Leads and Referrals
Sales Process
Closing the Sale

Follow up

Poker Night Details

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: March 24, 2015
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.
Mar 25    RC: H.A.Y. Foundation
Join us as we welcome this new member!

The H.A.Y. Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides a horsemanship program for youth with social and/or emotional challenges.
 

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: March 25, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: This ribbon cutting will be held at the Laurel Arena, 1197 Delaware Town Road.
From Hwy 14 drive 4.7 miles West on Hwy 14.  Turn North on Delaware Town Road (You will see a brown sign that says 'Delaware Town Access').  Drive 1.2 miles PAST the Cemetery to the corner of Delaware Town Road and Landers Road.  You will see a stone wall and iron gate.  Follow the driveway to the arena (WARNING--your GPS doesn't bring you to the address but a 1/2 mile away.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Mar 27    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion

Sponsored by:    Integrity Healthcare





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: March 27, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: The Chamber of Commerce Office
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: Free for Guests!!
 
Mar 28    CC Federated Republican Women Meeting
Date: March 28, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM