Events for May 2015
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
May 2    Nixa Farmer's Market
Nixa Farmer's Market    
Date: May 2, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixaozarkfarmersmkt.weekly.com
Location: Corner of Mt. Vernon & Main Streets
(Nixa First Assembly of God parking lot)
Contact: JJ Leek @ (417) 581-6774
EMail: jjleek@msn.com
Date/Time Details: every Saturday from 9:00-1:00 from May 2, 2015-Oct. 31, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
May 4    XMIN Steering Team


Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: May 4, 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 to 9:00 am
May 4    XMIN NixaQue Meeting
Planning meeting for 2015 Nix A Que


 
Date: May 4, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 566 W. MT. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Date/Time Details: 8:30am to 10am
May 4    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: May 4, 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.
May 5    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: May 5, 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
May 6    Leadercast 2015 Steering Team
2015 Leadercast Steering Team
at the Chamber office



Date: May 6, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 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
8:30 am to 9:30 am
May 6    MOB Coffee M&M
MOB Coffee M&M
 
Date: May 6, 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
May 6    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: May 6, 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.
May 7    National Day of Prayer Nixa Community Prayer Breakfast
You are invited to attend Nixa’s Annual day of Prayer

 
Community Prayer Breakfast

Thursday, May 7, 2015
7:00 am to 8:00 am


Continental breakfast will be available
Date: May 7, 2015
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Website: http://nixachamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/busdir/SearchResults.jsp?ccid=496&command=Keyword
Location: The Bridge
308 W. Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 7
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Fees/Admission: No Fee ~ Open to the Public ~ Please join us
May 7    Ribbon Cutting: Grand Opening at JTSD Greenhouse
Join us for a ribbon cutting as we celebrate the grand opening of the John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD) Greenhouse!
 
Date: May 7, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixapublicschools.net
Location: 312 N. Market St.
Nixa, MO
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
May 8    Leadercast 2015 "The Brave Ones"


Nixa Chamber will be providing Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Refreshments

Lunch will be catered by Sugar N Spice

Entertainment will be provided by Jason Whorlow with Whorlow Entertainment

Team Building Activity will be facilitated by Kevin Baker with The Impact Center for Enrichment 
Date: May 8, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: https://www.xorbia.com/e/lc271/leadercast-2015/?referral=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xorbia.com
Location: The Bridge
308 W. Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO
Contact: 417 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8am - 3:30pm
Fees/Admission: $65 Early Bird up to April15th
$75 After Until Sold Out

$60 Group of 5 or more
May 9    Nixa Farmer's Market
Nixa Farmer's Market    
Date: May 9, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixaozarkfarmersmkt.weekly.com
Location: Corner of Mt. Vernon & Main Streets
(Nixa First Assembly of God parking lot)
Contact: JJ Leek @ (417) 581-6774
EMail: jjleek@msn.com
Date/Time Details: every Saturday from 9:00-1:00 from May 2, 2015-Oct. 31, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
May 12    General Membership Luncheon
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 11:00a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Caterer: 
El Charro
Luncheon line starts at 11:40am
Meeting begins at 11:50am


Cornerstone Spotlight:
The City of Nixa


Business Spotlight:
The Well Spa

Date: May 12, 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.

May 12    Nixa Azalea Festival Association
Date: May 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
May 13    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: May 13, 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.
May 14    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: May 14, 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
May 15    Nixa Sucker Day Parade
The parade highlights floats, bands, classic cars, equestrians and many other entries. 
Money and certificates are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place parade entries. 
Trophies awarded to winners of car/truck entries.
Ribbons awarded to horse/rider entries
Absolutely NO PARKING on the Junior High parking lot!

The Grand Marshall and Nixa Sucker Day Queen will highlight the parade.
Date: May 15, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixasuckerday.org
Location: The parade starts at the Nixa Junior High School (corner of North and Main streets) and proceeds south on Missouri Street, west on Mt. Vernon (hwy 14), and then North on Main Street back to the Junior High.
Contact: Keith Harp at keithharpnsd@yahoo.com
EMail: keithharpnsd@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free to the public.  (Bring bags to collect lots of candy!)
May 16    Nixa Curbside Cleanup
Nixa will hold a curbside cleanup. Waste items must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m.  No large remodel or construction projects will be picked up.  For more information call 725-3785.
Date: May 16, 2015
Time: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Contact: For more information call (417) 725-3785.
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 16, 2015.
Fees/Admission: free
May 16    Nixa Farmer's Market
Nixa Farmer's Market    
Date: May 16, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixaozarkfarmersmkt.weekly.com
Location: Corner of Mt. Vernon & Main Streets
(Nixa First Assembly of God parking lot)
Contact: JJ Leek @ (417) 581-6774
EMail: jjleek@msn.com
Date/Time Details: every Saturday from 9:00-1:00 from May 2, 2015-Oct. 31, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
May 16    Sucker Day
Nixa Sucker Day!

58 years and counting!

Free musical entertainment galore--bluegrass, country, gospel!

Kids section with pony rides!

100 artisans & exhibitors!

Delicious food!

The Nixa Chamber XMIN will be serving wings from their booth!

Volunteers are still needed.  If you would like to help out please contact Keith Harp at 417-849-8485
Date: May 16, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixasuckerday.org
Location: Downtown Main Street in Nixa
Contact: Keith Harp for information at keithharpnsd@yahoo.com
EMail: keithharpnsd@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Fees/Admission: Admission is free!  Sucker Day Meal is $8.00 for a meal that consists of Sucker Fish or BBQ Beef, Home-made Cole Slaw, Deep-Fried Potatoes, Home-Made Baked Beans, Slice of Bread, and a drink. 

The Nixa Chamber XMIN will be serving wings from their booth

Nominal charges for kiddie rides and crafts.
May 18    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: May 18, 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
May 19    Networking Extravaganza
The area's largest networking event is here!  The theme is 1920's--30's flapper & gangster era booth and costumes.  Local restaurants will also be competing for best appetizer and best dessert.  Come cast your vote for your favorites!
Date: May 19, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.mastermindsofbiz.com
Location:

Springfield Expo Center
635 E. St. Louis Street
Springfield, MO  65806

Contact: (417) 496-8442
EMail: mastermindsofbiz@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Admission is free!
May 20    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: May 20, 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.
May 21    6 Degrees Networking

Networking Group
Social Media 101 
Guest Speaker Zac Rantz
​Q & A After presentation


Self Introductions

Open Networking and refreshments

Social Media 101 Program





 
Date: May 21, 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
 
May 22    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion

Nixa Chamber Office
566 W Mt Vernon



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: May 22, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Nixa Chamber Office
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:
This event is for Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce members only.
 
May 23    Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Theme:  Purple Heart Recipients
Speaker:  Jimmy Young, a retired chaplain Army Colonel and Purple Heart Recipient.
Date: May 23, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.vfwpost6758nixa-mo.com
Location: Nixa Community Center
701 N. Taylor Way
Nixa, MO
Contact: VFW Post 6758 @ (417) 725-7648
EMail: alpatmichel@cebridge.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free to the public.
May 23    Nixa Farmer's Market
Nixa Farmer's Market    
Date: May 23, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixaozarkfarmersmkt.weekly.com
Location: Corner of Mt. Vernon & Main Streets
(Nixa First Assembly of God parking lot)
Contact: JJ Leek @ (417) 581-6774
EMail: jjleek@msn.com
Date/Time Details: every Saturday from 9:00-1:00 from May 2, 2015-Oct. 31, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free to the public
May 25    Chamber Office Closed for Holiday
The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed today.  Have a great holiday!
Date: May 25, 2015
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
May 25    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: May 25, 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.
May 26    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:  

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Agenda:
Kevin Baker ~ The Impact Center for Enrichment 
Team Building Activity


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: May 26, 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.
May 26    2015 Faith-Based Organizations Disaster Workshop
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Union Hill Church of Christ
865 N Nicholas Rd
Date/Time Details: 5/26
1-5 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
May 27    Ribbon Cutting: Simply Space
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: May 27, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www..simplyspace4u.com
Location: 1854 N. Commerce Drive
Nixa, Mo
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
May 30    Shred Fest
Ozark Bank will be hosting a "SHRED FEST"--let Ozark Bank help you protect yourself!
Join us and shred your old tax returns, old photo Id's, bank statements, credit card offers, old checks, pay stubs and any other sensitive documents.
Date: May 30, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://ozarkbank.com
Location: Ozark Bank Nixa Location
410 Massey Boulevard
Nixa, MO
Contact: Ozark Bank (725-6700)
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 30th
9:00- a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Best of all it's FREE!
May 30    Nixa Farmer's Market
Nixa Farmer's Market    
Date: May 30, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixaozarkfarmersmkt.weekly.com
Location: Corner of Mt. Vernon & Main Streets
(Nixa First Assembly of God parking lot)
Contact: JJ Leek @ (417) 581-6774
EMail: jjleek@msn.com
Date/Time Details: every Saturday from 9:00-1:00 from May 2, 2015-Oct. 31, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free to the public