Events for November 2017
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 1 - Dec 21    12 Days of Christmas Raffle Tickets on Sale
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, the Chamber Gave to Me... 
On every business day leading up to Christmas, the Nixa Chamber will raffle prizes on Facebook Live.  On the Twelfth Day, we will draw twelve winners, on the Eleventh Day 11 winners will be drawn, etc until the first day we will have a Grand Prize of $500 in Cash.  Tickets will be available at various locations or online.


Winners will be drawn every business day on Facebook Live through the Nixa Chamber's Facebook page.  Your raffle ticket(s) will be included in the next drawing if received by 9 am on the day of the drawing.  If your tickets are purchased after 9 am, they will be included in the drawing on the following day. All raffle tickets will be included in the final drawing for the cash prize.
Date: November 1, 2017
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Drawings will be held at various locations, but will always be on Facebook Live!
 
Contact: 417-725-1545
EMail: info@NixaChamber.com
Fees/Admission: $10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $20 entered into the 12 Days of Christmas Raffle.
There is no limit on number of tickets purchased.
Nov 2    State of the Community Dinner



2017 State of the Community Dinner

 

November 2, 2017

 

6:00 p.m.

 

The 2017 State of the Community dinner is November 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Nixa Junior High. Come hear updates from the local leaders and representatives from the City of Nixa, Nixa Public Schools, Nixa Fire District, Christian County, Nixa Chamber of Commerce, and the State of Missouri.

The dinner will include a video update from each of the entities which will then be followed by a Q&A session. 

Registration closes on Thursday, Oct. 26. 

If you have questions, contact Allison Ledford at allisonledford@nixaschools.net or call 875-5400 x0.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at https://www.schoolpay.com/link/SOC2017

 

Date: November 2, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Nixa Junior High Commons
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 2, 2017 
6:00 pm 
Fees/Admission:

Registration closes on Thursday, Oct. 26. 

If you have questions, contact Allison Ledford at allisonledford@nixaschools.net or call 875-5400 x0.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at https://www.schoolpay.com/link/SOC2017

Nov 3    NIXPO 2018 Steering Team Meeting
NIXPO 2018 Steering and Planning Team Meeting           


Date: November 3, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa Chamber of Commerce
Total Highspeed Community Room
106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 6
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Nov 6    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: November 6, 2017
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.
Nov 7    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: November 7, 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
Nov 8    Ambassador ThanXgiving Luncheon

ThanXgiving Luncheon
​Recognition lunch for the ambassadors 

A time for fellowship and thanksgiving for all that you do to help the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce and our business community through the year. 

The main dish will be provided.
Please sign up to bring a side dish or item if you are able:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4da4a628aafa7-thanxgivng
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
Nixa Chamber Office
Contact: Contact Michelle for more information
EMail: michelle@NixaChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 8th
​11:30 am  to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free for Nixa Chamber Ambassadors
Nov 9    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: November 9, 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
Nov 10    Professional Development: Scams Targeting Your Business
Prepare your business for the busy holiday season!  Get the latest information about how local businesses are getting scammed and how you can protect your business from being targeted. 
 
Scams Targeting Your Business
Presented by 
  Stephanie Garland, Regional Director 
  Better Business Bureau
Date: November 10, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
​Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Call 417.725-1545 for more information
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 10
​8:00 am  - 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: $10 Chamber Members
$15 Non-Members
Nov 13    XMIN Steering Team



Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: November 13, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
​Nixa Chamber of Commerce

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 5
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
Nov 14    Ribbon Cutting: Nixa Solar Farm Dedication Ceremony
Gardner Capital Inc. in conjunction with
The City of Nixa Municipal Utilities,
and MC Power Companies

Cordially invite the Media

Nixa, Missouri
Solar Farm Dedication Ceremony
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 1565 W. Mt. Vernon Street
Nixa, MO 65714
Date/Time Details: 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, November 14th
 
Nov 14    General Membership Luncheon 11/14/2017

Program:
   Chamber Membership:  Employee Health Benefit Options
Presenters: 
​   Chance Potts
  Employee Benefit Design
   John Akers  Ollis/Akers/Arney 

Business Spotlight:
   Hinode Japanese Steakhouse
 
Community Spotlight:
   Nixa High School Theater Department presenting an excerpt from Annie.
​  

Caterer:  
   Lillee'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!


Call it what you will: Membership Luncheon, Membership Get-Together, Members
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!

11 am - 11:40 am -  Congregating & Networking
     (Members may distribute brochures, flyers and other goodies in the bags on the chairs)
​11:40 am - 
Luncheon line begins

Date: November 14, 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.

Tuesday, November 14
​11:30 am to 1 pm

Fees/Admission:

Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $15.

Future Members & Guests: $20
Note:  When registering online, discounts will be applied during checkout.
 
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.
Nov 15    Ribbon Cutting: The Cruiseman
Join us as we welcome new member
The Cruiseman

Directory Update:
Representatives: Jim and Phyllis Antista
, Owners

Address:  208 S. Village Center Street, Nixa
Phone:  (417) 881-2789
Website:  www.cruiseman.com
Business Categories:  Vacation Sales

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: November 15, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: The Cruiseman
208 S. Village Center Street
Nixa, MO 
Contact: 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
12:00 p.m.
Nov 15    Ribbon Cutting: Freedom's Rest Family Violence Center Neat Repeats Thrift Store
Join us as we celebrate 
Freedom's Rest Family Violence Center Neat Repeats Thrift Store

Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Matthew Ennis, Executive Director

Address:  1944 W. Retail Lane, Ozark, MO 65721
Phone:  (417) 582-0344
Website:  http://www.freedomsrest.com/
Business Categories:  Community Organization

The ribbon cutting will be a joint event with the Ozark, Nixa, and Springfield Chambers. 

Neat Repeats is a boutique style thrift store located near Walmart in Ozark. Every sale at Neat Repeats Thrift Store helps to fund Freedom's Rest Family Violence Center, a domestic violence shelter located in Ozark and serving eleven counties throughout southwest Missouri.

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: November 15, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Neat Repeats Thrift Store
1944 W. Retail Lane
Ozark, MO 65721
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Nov 16    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: November 16, 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 5
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.
Nov 17    Chamber Coffee ConneXion: Paul Johns Retirement Celebration


Chamber Coffee ConneXion
Paul Johns Retirement Celebration
​Host:  
       Christian County Headliner News

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: November 17, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Nixa Chamber of Commerce
Total Highspeed Community Room

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 5
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 17, 2017
7:30 am to 9:00 am

Drop by for a few minutes or stay the entire time!

Nixa Coffee ConneXion is held the 4th Friday of every month.  If you would like to host an event at your business, please contact The Chamber Office.

 
Fees/Admission:
 
Nov 20    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: November 20, 2017
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
Nov 21    WWIN (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon
Program:  Where's Your Focus and Coping Skills
Presenters:  Jennifer Ashley
Caterer:   Sugar & Spice


All members are welcome and encouraged to bring a door prize.
Date: November 21, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location:
Total Highspeed Community Room
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: 11:30 am -11:45 am: Networking
11:45 am:  Lunch 
12:00 pm -1:00 pm:  Program


WWIN Luncheons are held on the third Tuesday of every month with the exception of July when we have a joint meeting hosted by the Ozark Chamber's WOW group.
 
Fees/Admission:
Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $15.
Future Members/Guests: $20
Note:  When registering online, discounts will be applied during checkout.
 
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.
Nov 27    Christian County Nonprofit Roundtable
This is a meeting for Christian County social service nonprofit executives.  It is intended to provide an opportunity for organizations to share resources, information and referrals.  Bring business cards, brochures, referral forms, etc to share.  Bring your own lunch.
Date: November 27, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
​Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 5
Nixa MO 65714
Date/Time Details: 11:30 am to 1 pm

Held on the fourth Monday of each month unless it falls on a holiday in that case it will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Nov 28    XMIN (eXceptional businessMen In Nixa) Activity at Bradford Court




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?


Program:  
     Hands on activity at Bradford Court Assisted Living 

Presenters:  
​     
Battle of the Sexes Games With Residents

XMIN will be leading an activity with the Bradford Court residents. The Activity Director is looking forward to the XMIN engaging the male residents in a game of Battle of The Sexes of Charades and Heads Up!

11:30 am - 11:45 am: Networking, Lunch & Introductions
11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Program

Bring your business cards, brochures, promotions and be ready to build YOUR business!
Date: November 28, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Bradford Court Assisted Living
Activity Room
902 N Main St
Nixa
 
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:

4th Tuesday each month
11:30 am - Noon: Networking, Lunch & Introductions
Noon - 1:00 pm: Program

Fees/Admission: