Events for August 2016
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 1    XMIN Steering Team


Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: August 1, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 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
Aug 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: August 1, 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.
Aug 2    General Membership & Welcome New Teachers Luncheon

The Chamber's annual Welcome New Teachers Luncheon for the Nixa School District's new teachers & administrators will be held on

Tuesday, Aug. 2

11:30 am

Nixa Junior HIgh

  $20 per person 

This will also be our General Membership Luncheon for August.   

(No luncheon will be held on Aug. 9)

 


Don't miss your opportunity to welcome the newest members of our education community and welcome back to school our current administrators.

 

Ways you can participate:

1. Attend the luncheon: $20 buys lunch for yourself and one of our guests. Guests include: new teachers, administrators, building principals & asst principals and school board members. (we are expecting about 75 guests)

 

2. Contribute an item for the welcome gift bags (50 gift bags) bring items to chamber by Wednesday, July 27 (i.e. promotional items, brochures, specials, businesses cards) 50 new teachers and current administrators.

 

3. Donate a Business Centerpiece: Business baskets to be given to school new teacher staff by a drawing. Interested? Give us a call and we can give you some ideas. Use other chamber businesses products in your basket if you don't have something...be creative!  

We need 35 centerpieces.

 

RSVP soon ~ limited seating 

Over 200 in attendance last year! 

Questions? Give us a call at 725-1545
Help us promote
"B Vocal 4 Shop Local!"

We will NOT be doing door prizes as we normally do at this meeting.

Date: August 2, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location:
Nixa Junior High School
205 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714


Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 11:30-1:00

(General Membership Luncheons are usually the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  There will be no meeting on August 9 due to the early luncheon for the new teachers.)

Fees/Admission:

Reservations required by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting.

General Admission fee:
$20 per person. (You will be paying for a teacher's lunch with this fee.)


Chamber Member:
$20 per person (You will be paying for a teacher's lunch with this fee.)


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.

Aug 3    Ribbon Cutting:
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: August 3, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday,
Aug 9    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 2016 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

              Rev. Brad Fox, North Point Church
              Dr. Jeff Jochems, OTC

                                                
 
Date: August 9, 2016
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--In August the meeting will be held the second Tuesday on August 9.
Aug 10    Ribbon Cutting:
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: August 10, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday,
Aug 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: August 11, 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
Aug 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: August 15, 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
Aug 16    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.


Caterer: Cruisin' USA

Agenda:  What's Your Backup Plan?  Being Prepared for the Unexpected.
Speaker:  Athena Fitts, Nixa Fire District

 We  are asking everyone to bring some items that can be donated to Nixa Schools for their students to use this year.  This is not a comprehensive list, but the items listed are on most of the elementary schools' supply lists:
 
School Supply List:
composition notebooks--both sewn in and spiral types--red, yellow, black spiral)
wide ruled notebook paper
folders with brads and pockets
school boxes--plastic, no zippered, cardboard or metal
pencil pouch--large and zippered
construction paper
4 pack of Playdough
glue sticks
bottle of school glue
scissors--metal blade only (not plastic blade)
24 count boxes of crayons
#2 pencils
handheld pencil sharpener
pink erasers
watercolor set
dry erase markers
dry erase erasers
classic color markers
colored pencils
ink pens (red, blue, black)
1 inch clear view binder
1 inch 3 ring flexible plastic binder
highlighters
8 X 10 tab dividers
fine point Sharpie marker (black)
wooden ruler with inches and centimeters
post-it notes
hand sanitizer
kleenex
handi-wipes
paper towels
gallon and quart size baggies
earbuds or headphones
backpack (no wheels)--EVERYONE WHO BRINGS A BACKPACK GETS AN EXTRA DOOR PRIZE TICKET!
 
Date: August 16, 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:
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.
Aug 16    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: August 16, 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
Aug 16    Business Workshop With SCORE--Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Workshop Series
Business Workshop with Jerry Myers from Southwest Missouri SCORE
Topic: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Workshop Series

This comprehensive 5-session workshop series developed by the national SCORE office in Washington, D.C. and offered by most SCORE chapters around the country meets each of 5 consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning August 16.  Current business owners as well as those considering starting a business will find the information presented to be of value in their business.  Budding entrepreneurs will be able to define and evaluate their business ideas, and those already in business will discover numerous opportunities to improve their businesses.

First Week--Start-up basics, including Entity Selection, Licenses and Taxation
Second Week--Exploring the Business Concept to See if it is Viable
Third Week--Developing an Effective and Affordable Marketing Plan
Fourth Week--Developing Objective, Useful Financial Projections; Understanding Your Financials
Fifth Week--Identifying Funding Sources and Planning Next Steps
Date: August 16, 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, August 16, 2016
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 per person
Kindly register by noon Tuesday, August 16.
Aug 17    Ribbon Cutting:
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: August 17, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday,
Aug 18    6 Degrees of Networking

Networking Group



Personality Mix
Tammy Mast will be your presenter


 
Date: August 18, 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, Mo
Contact: call 417 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Third Thursday of the month from 4 to 5 pm
August 18, 2016
Fees/Admission:  Free of charge
Bring guests
 
Aug 22    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: August 22, 2016
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
​Nixa Chamber of Commerce

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 6
Nixa, Mo  65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
(4TH Monday of every month--the first Monday after the WWIN Luncheon)
Aug 22    GML Steering Team
Date: August 22, 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
Aug 23    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:  Dickey's


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: August 23, 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
417-725-1545
 
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:

4th Tuesday each month
11:30 am -11:45 am: Networking, Lunch & Introductions
11:45 am -1:00 pm: 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.
Aug 23    Business Workshop With SCORE--Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Workshop Series
Business Workshop with Jerry Myers from Southwest Missouri SCORE
Topic: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Workshop Series
This is the second week in the series
--Exploring The Business Concept to See if it is Viable

This comprehensive 5-session workshop series developed by the national SCORE office in Washington, D.C. and offered by most SCORE chapters around the country meets each of 5 consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning August 16.  Current business owners as well as those considering starting a business will find the information presented to be of value in their business.  Budding entrepreneurs will be able to define and evaluate their business ideas, and those already in business will discover numerous opportunities to improve their businesses.

First Week--Start-up basics, including Entity Selection, Licenses and Taxation
Second Week--Exploring the Business Concept to See if it is Viable
Third Week--Developing an Effective and Affordable Marketing Plan
Fourth Week--Developing Objective, Useful Financial Projections; Understanding Your Financials
Fifth Week--Identifying Funding Sources and Planning Next Steps
Date: August 23, 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, August 23, 2016
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 per person
Kindly register by noon Tuesday, August 23.
Aug 24    Ribbon Cutting:
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: August 24, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday,
Aug 25    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: August 25, 2016
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.
Aug 26    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion

Location:  Martin Law
120 N. Second Avenue
Ozark, MO 65721

(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: August 26, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.jessicamartinlaw.com
Location: Martin Law, LLC
120 N. Second Ave.
Ozark, MO  65721
(on the northeast corner of the square in Ozark--across from the old Baptist Church and by Ozark Bank)

(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, August 26, 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.
 
Aug 29    Nixaque Steering Committee
Date: August 29, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Aug 30    Business Workshop with SCORE--Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Workshop Series
Lunch and Learn with Jerry Myers from Southwest Missouri SCORE
Topic: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Workshop Series
This is the third week in the series--Developing an Effective and Affordable Marketing Plan

This comprehensive 5-session workshop series developed by the national SCORE office in Washington, D.C. and offered by most SCORE chapters around the country meets each of 5 consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning August 16.  Current business owners as well as those considering starting a business will find the information presented to be of value in their business.  Budding entrepreneurs will be able to define and evaluate their business ideas, and those already in business will discover numerous opportunities to improve their businesses.

First Week--Start-up basics, including Entity Selection, Licenses and Taxation
Second Week--Exploring the Business Concept to See if it is Viable
Third Week--Developing an Effective and Affordable Marketing Plan
Fourth Week--Developing Objective, Useful Financial Projections; Understanding Your Financials

Fifth Week--Identifying Funding Sources and Planning Next Steps
Date: August 30, 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, August 30, 2016
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 per person
Kindly register by noon Tuesday, August 30.
Aug 31    Ribbon Cutting:
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: August 31, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday,