Events for July 2016
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Jul 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: July 4, 2016
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.
Jul 5    SCORE Workshop--Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
SCORE Workshop with Jerry Myers from Southwest Missouri SCORE
Topic: Affordable Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses Workshop

This is a follow up workshop that will more thoroughly cover the subjects listed below that were addressed at the Lunch and Learn on June 16. Learn how even small businesses can market cost-effectively.
A brief survey of topics includes researching and selecting target markets; pricing strategies; advertising basics; competitor analysis; low-cost guerilla marketing techniques; product design and distribution using a marketing approach; how to position products or services in the clear high ground of a prospect's mind; branding; creating a marketing plan that maximizes profitability.
 
Date: July 5, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.swmoscore.org
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, July 5, 2016
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 per person for Chamber members; $15.00 for non-chamber members
MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5:00 Thursday, June 30.
Jul 6    Ribbon Cutting: Big Al's Subs
This ribbon cutting at Big Al's Subs will be at 11:00 a.m. due to the lunch rush that starts at 11:30.

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: July 6, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Website: http://www.facebook.com/bigalssubs
Location: 1009 N. Kenneth St.
Nixa, Mo  65714
(near Wild Fork--across from Wal-Mart)
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Jul 12    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.
Caterer: Sugar  & Spice
Spotlight: Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild



Luncheon line starts at 11:40
Meeting begins at 11:55


 

Date: July 12, 2016
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 for non-members..


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.

Jul 12    Nixa Azalea Festival Association
Date: July 12, 2016
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
Jul 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: July 14, 2016
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
Jul 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: July 18, 2016
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
Jul 19    WWIN/WOW (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon
Our WWIN meeting this month is combined with the Ozark WOW and will be held at the historic Bonniebrook Museum in Walnut Shade.

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.

Caterer: WOW--Panera Bread

Agenda:
~ Table Talk ~

~ Networking ~
 
Date: July 19, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Bonniebrook Museum
485 Rose O'Neill Road
Walnut Shade, Mo 

(17 miles south of Ozark off Hwy 65--just past the zipline--watch for signs!)
 
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.
Jul 19    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.

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

Board:  Sarah Appleby, Metropolitan Bank
             Tony Manaserri, Thrivent Financial
             Jay Farr, Farr Family Chiropractic
             Jason Massengale, Heartland Realty

                                                
 
Date: July 19, 2016
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location:
Total Highspeed Community Room
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
106 W. Sherman Way
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
Jul 19    Nixa Night at the Springfield Cardinals

Join Nixa chamber and community members for
an eXceptional night of fun!

  The deadline to buy tickets for Nixa Night at the Springfield Cardinals is Monday July 18, 2016 at 5 pm.  Don't forget that this event is open to the general public, so feel free to pass this info on to other Nixa businesses and residents.  Reserve your seats by calling or "swinging" by the chamber office!

 Nixa Area
Chamber of Commerce
presents the 12th

Nixa Night at the
Springfield Cardinals

Tuesday, July 19
6:30 pm

 

 
Date: July 19, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location:

Hammons Field
955 East Trafficway
Springfield, MO 65802

Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Tuesday July 19th
Gates open at 5:00
Game starts at 6:30
Fees/Admission:
Tickets are: 
Ticket (plus hat)--$9.00 each
T-shirt only--$10.00 each
Ticket, hat & T-shirt--$16.00
Please list all shirt sizes when you order--we have children, youth and adult from small-XXX large.


Tickets are available until 5:00 on Thursday, July 14. You must call call or come in to the office to reserve and pay for your tickets.
 
 
 
Jul 20    Ribbon Cutting: Nixa Church of Christ
Will you be joining us tomorrow for this celebration?  Only 10 ambassadors have registered so far--register now please!

Join us as we celebrate the new addition and remodel at the Nixa Church of Christ!

 

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: July 20, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachurchofchrist.org
Location: 313 N. Main
Nixa, MO  65714
 
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: No charge.
Jul 21    6 Degrees of Networking

Networking Group



July: Event-Branding Your Business & Yourself
Presenter:  Angela Hammond




 
Date: July 21, 2016
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
 
Jul 22    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion

Location:  Doggie Styles

(Let us know if you would like to host a Coffee ConneXion at your place of business or at our office.)

Coffee and networking just go together.
 
Chamber Coffee Connection is an 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 relationships..

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



Date: July 22, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Doggie Styles
308 W. South St.
Nixa, MO 65714


(Let us know if you would like to host a Coffee ConneXion at your place of business or at our office.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, July 22, 2016 7:30 am to 9:00 am
4th Friday of every month.

 
Fees/Admission:
This event is for Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce members only.
 
Jul 25    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: July 25, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Chamber of Commerce office
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, Mo  65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Notice Meeting is at
10:00 am to 11:00 am
(4TH Monday of every month--the first Monday after the WWIN Luncheon)
Jul 25    GML Steering Team
Date: July 25, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant
Next to the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
562 W. Mt Vernon
Nixa MO
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4th Monday of the month
11:00am
Jul 26    XMIN (eXceptional businessMen In Nixa)




Join us in 2016 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:
  Harry T's

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

Program
Small group discussion
11:45am-1:00pm

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

 
Date: July 26, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Place: Nixa 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:

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

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.
Jul 26    Lunch & Learn With SCORE - Internet Marketing Strategies
Presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE Instructor Kevin Grinder
Internet Marketing Strategies Workshop

Snacks will be provided.

There is a $10.00 charge for Chamber members and $15.00 for non-chamber members.

 

SCORE, a resource partner with the Small Business Administration, is an all volunteer organization whose members are experienced in business, and who provide free mentoring and low-cost business management workshops to business owners and managers, and those interested in starting a business. The workshops provide in-depth information and are facilitated by experienced, knowledgeable instructors. For a complete list of topics covered visit www.swmoscore.org

 

 

Date: July 26, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.swmoscore.org
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO  65714
Contact: Nixa Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, July 26, 2016
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $10.00- Chamber members
$15.00-non members

You must register for this event.
Jul 27    Ribbon Cutting: Great Clips in Nixa
Join us as we welcome this new member!  Great Clips of Nixa!

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: July 27, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 334 N. Massey
Nixa, Mo.
(Fountain Plaza--near Subway)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 27, 2016
11:30 a.m.
Jul 28    Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking: Arvest Bank
Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking to be held for the new ARVEST BANK location!
 
A Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Arvest Bank will be held at their new location at the corner of Northview St. and Hwy 160.  Their current location is inside Wal-Mart.
 
Date: July 28, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.arvest.com
Location: Arvest Bank
The new bank will be located at 505 Northview Road on the corner of Northview St. and Hwy 160. (This is the former paint store on this corner--it is across from Meek's Lumber on Northview St.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
There will be no refreshments at this groundbreaking.
Fees/Admission: No charge.
Jul 28    Ribbon Cutting: Nixa Smiles Dentistry
Join us as we welcome this new member!  Nixa Smiles Dentistry!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RIBBON CUTTING IS ON THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2016--RIGHT AFTER THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR ARVEST BANK.

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: July 28, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixasmilesdentistry.com
Location: 725 W. Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO
(across from Brown Derby--near Penmac)
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
 
Jul 29    Ribbon Cutting/Hose Coupling--Nixa Fire Station #5
Please join the Nixa Fire Department in the Ribbon Cutting/Hose Coupling event at our newest fire station.  The fire department will be having their last Front Porch Friday and will be having Cruisin' USA frozen custard that night!
Date: July 29, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixafire.org
Location: 1295 W. Guin Road
Nixa, Mo  65714
(at the corner of Nicholas and Guin Roads [AA Hwy]).
Contact: Athena Fitts- Administrative Assistant for the Nixa Fire Protection District 725-4025
EMail: afitts@nixafire.org
Date/Time Details: PLEASE NOTICE THE DAY AND TIME OF THIS EVENT!

Friday, July 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. (evening event)
Fees/Admission: No charge!