Events for January 2017
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan 2    NACC Office Closed in Observance of New Year's Holiday
Date: January 2, 2017
Jan 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.

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: January 3, 2017
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
Jan 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.

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: January 3, 2017
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
Jan 9    XMIN Steering Team


Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: January 9, 2017
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
Jan 10    General Membership Luncheon
CONNECT:  NIXA CHAMBER
​Looking back at 2016.  Looking ahead to 2017. What The Chamber has to offer you.
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 11 am-11:55 am.
Caterer:  Infused Catering
 

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


 

Date: January 10, 2017
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.

Jan 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: January 12, 2017
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
Jan 16    Chamber Office Closed for Holiday--Martin Luther King Day
The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed today.  Have a great holiday!
Date: January 16, 2017
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Jan 17    WWIN (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon
Program:  Getting Real About Networking
Panel:   Dana Manuel, Modern Woodmen of America
               Morey Mechlin, Community Volunteer
               Robin Rees, OakStar Bank
                   Steve Vaught, Simmons Bank
Spotlight:  Available
Caterer: Lola's

                    
                          
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.
 
Date: January 17, 2017
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:
11:30 am -12:00 pm: Networking
12:00 pm -1:00 pm: Introductions and Program
(3rd Tuesday of every month)
Fees/Admission:
Reservations required. $12 per Member by 11:30 am on the Friday preceding the meeting.
$15 per member if registered after Friday at 11:30 am.
Non-Member fee is $20 per person.
 
 
Jan 17    Nixa City Council Meeting
Regular meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second 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: January 17, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixa.com
Location:
Nixa City Hall
715 W Mt Vernon
Nixa MO 65714
 
(Northeast entrance)
Contact: Nixa City Hall (417) 725-3785
Date/Time Details:
1/17/17
7pm
Jan 18    Ribbon Cutting: Eat Fit Go
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Eat Fit Go in Springfield!
 
SAY GOODBYE TO SHOPPING, COOKING AND DOING DISHES!

Eat Fit Go provides a simple solution to eating healthy on the go! All ingredients are listed right on the label, so you know exactly what you’re eating. Just think of us like a grocery store except all the groceries are already picked out, cleaned, chopped, cooked, and packaged.
...
America is becoming more and more dependent on processed foods that are causing numerous health problems across the board. This issue continues to trend in the wrong direction decade after decade. Eat Fit Go’s model of real food with no preservatives or added ingredients will help create more options for people to take control of their own health.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.
 

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: January 18, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Eat-Fit-Go-Springfield-MO-371359283196053/
Location: 3233 E Sunshine, Suite 104
Springfield, MO
​Located across from Zaxby's, just west of Highway 65.
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
11:30 am
Jan 19    NIXPO 2017 Steering Team Meeting
NIXPO 2017 Steering and Planning Team Meeting           


Date: January 19, 2017
Time: 8:30 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: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Jan 24    XMIN (eXceptional businessMen In Nixa)




Join us in 2017 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:  Picolo


Meeting at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce the 4th Tuesday each month.

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

Program--Goal Setting

                David Liss, speaker
Roundtable discussion
11:45am-1:00pm

Bring your business cards, brochures, promotions and be ready to build YOUR business!
Date: January 24, 2017
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.
Jan 25    Ribbon Cutting: The Well Spa & Ozarks Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
Join us as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of The Well Spa and Ozarks Neuromuscular Massage Therapy!

Thanks to community participation, they have grown from 1 person to a team of 10 people!

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: January 25, 2017
Time: 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
Website: http://www.nixawellspa.com
Location: 813 N. Main
Nixa, MO
(in the same center as Coyote's and Seven Hills Vet.)
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, January 25, 2017
12:10 p.m.
Jan 26    NIXPO 2017 ORIENTATION
NIXPO 2017 ORIENTATION

Join us for some great tips on creating a booth that attracts your target audience during NIXPO 2017 along with helpful hints to turn NIXPO attendees into customers!

Additional orientation date options:
January 26 from 7 am to 8 am
February 16 or February 23 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
February 16 at 6 pm.
Date: January 26, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location:
NIXA CHAMBER OFFICE
566 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
417-725-1545
Corner of Sherman Way and Main Street
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, January 26, 2017
7 am to 8 am
 
Fees/Admission: NO FEE
Jan 26    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: January 26, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 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: 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.
Jan 27    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Chamber Coffee ConneXion With Nationwide Insurance
--Lampe Agency


(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: January 27, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: This Coffee Connexion will be held at the offices of Jenkins CPA
204 Village Center, Nixa (directly behind The Bridge Church)


 
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, January 27, 2017 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.
 
Jan 31    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: January 31, 2017
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