Events for October 2016
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 3    Nixa / Ozark Golf Tournament

You are invited to play and promote your business at the 6th Annual Nixa / Ozark Joint Golf Tournament!
You can  donate an awards prize if you would like to be involved.  We can pick up or you can drop off at Chamber offices.
Please send all team player names to Nixa and Ozark Chamber office by Thursday, September 29.


If you wish to donate a $25 min value prize for our winning teams, please drop it off at the Nixa Chamber office.  Prizes will go out to top 3 winners in 2 flights.  We need a minimum of 20 prizes!

See sponsorship levels under fee items

 

 
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Fremont Hills Country Club
1953 Fremont Hills Drive
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: terry@nixachamber.com
EMail: terry@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 3, 2016

11:00am to 5:30pm

Lunch begins at 11:00am

Shotgun start at 12:00pm

5:30pm 19th hole after party




 
Fees/Admission:

Entry Fee - Four Player Scramble

Early Bird Price:
$90 per golfer/ $360 team

After September 16th: 
$100 per golfer/$400 per team

Mulligans - 4 for $20 or $6 each 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor:  Two (2) available   $2000

Premium Gift Sponsor:  One (1) available (See Chamber rep.)

Hole-in-One Sponsor One (1) available  $750

Goodie Bag Sponsor:  One (1) available  $750

Interactive Games:  Three (3) available  $500
(Ugly skirt, Dice Roll, design your own!)

Skills Contest: Three (3) available  $250
(Longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt)

Goodie Cart:  Two (2) available  $150.00

Hole Sponsors:  $125


To receive full recognition for your organization,
please confirm your sponsorship commitment
by Friday, September 16th.

 

Oct 3    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: October 3, 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.
Oct 5    Ribbon Cutting: Hip Chick Boutique
Join us as we welcome Hip Chick Boutique under new ownership!

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: October 5, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixahipchick.com
Location: 703 N. McCroskey, Suite 2
Nixa, Mo  65714
Contact: Nixa Chamber @ 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
Oct 10    Columbus Day - Chamber Office Closed
Date: October 10, 2016
Oct 11    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: City of Nixa
Community Spotlight: Nixa Fire District
Community Spotlight: Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks
Community Update:  Dr. Stephen Kleinsmith

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


 

Date: October 11, 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.


Chamber Member:
$12 per member by Friday preceding the meeting.

$15 per member from Friday noon until Monday noon

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.

Oct 11    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: October 11, 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
Oct 11    Leadercast 2016 Steering Team
2016 Leadercast Steering Team
at the Chamber office



Date: October 11, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
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
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Thank you for your time.
Oct 12    Ribbon Cutting: Polish Me Nails & Spa, LLC
Join us as we welcome this new member!

           Polish Me Nails & Spa!

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: October 12, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www
Location: 701 N. McCroskey, Suite 2
Nixa, MO
(next to Bud & Walt's)
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 12 at 11:30 a.m.
Oct 13    Lunch & Learn With SCORE--Grow Your Business Through Acquisitions
Lunch and Learn with Jerry Myers from Southwest Missouri SCORE
Topic: Grow Your Business Through Acquisitions

Find out if acquiring other companies might be an appropriate strategy for growing your business.
Topics include how to determine the value of a business regardless of how much the owner wants, how to find out if a business is for sale, how to determine how much money a business is making regardless of what the tax return says, integrating an acquisition into an existing culture, and performing due diligence to verify the seller's information.


Caterer: Mcalister's (must be registered by 10:00 a.m. on the 13th!)
Boxed Lunches
Date: October 13, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 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: Thursday,October 13, 2016
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $10 per person/Lunch provided
MUST BE REGISTERED BY 10:00 Thursday, October 13.
Oct 13    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: October 13, 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
Oct 17    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: October 17, 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
Oct 18    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: Wild Angels Saloon

Community Spotlight:  Freedom's Rest

The Nixa Fire Department will be doing a fire extinguisher demo and take a photo with group.  Please join us for this important demonstration!



Agenda:
~ Table Talk ~

~ Networking ~
 
Date: October 18, 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.
 
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.
Oct 18    Adopt-A-Class Mixer
We will be having a Mixer on Tuesday October 18th from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Commons area of the High School.  This will be a simple meet and greet and we will go over the details of the AAC program.  It is free to attend and we will be providing snacks and drinks

Please register below if you will be attending the mixer. 

We will have giveaway prizes for businesses and teachers
.

For more information please call the Nixa Chamber office at 725-1545 or email tammy@nixachamber.com

 
Date: October 18, 2016
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa High School
Commons Area (Main Entrance)
514 S Nicholas Rd
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber 417 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday October 18th
4:30-5:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Oct 20    NIXPO 2017 Steering Team Meeting
NIXPO 2017 Steering and Planning Team Meeting           


Date: October 20, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: 566 W Mt Vernon
Nixa, Mo 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Oct 20    6 Degrees of Networking

Networking Group








 
Date: October 20, 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
 
Oct 24    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: October 24, 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)
Oct 24    GML Steering Team
Date: October 24, 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
Oct 25    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: La Fiesta


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: October 25, 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.
Oct 26    Ribbon Cutting: Domino's Pizza
Join us as we welcome Domino's Pizza at their new location!

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: October 26, 2016
Time: 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://springfielddominos.com
Location: 411A Northview
Nixa, Mo.
 
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
12:10  p.m.
Oct 27    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: October 27, 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.
Oct 28    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion

Location:  Vision Clinic
413 N. McCroskey
Nixa, MO 65714

(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: October 28, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.myvisionclinic.com
Location: Vision Clinic
413 N. McCroskey
Nixa, Mo 


 
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 28, 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.
 
Oct 31    Annual Meeting Steering
Date: October 31, 2016
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM