Events for December 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.
Dec 1    Ribbon Cutting: Sam's Club Grand Re-Opening
Join us as we celebrate the newly remodeled
Sam's Club

Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Wendy Larkin, Membership Coordinator

                            Todd Fox, Club Manager   
Address:  745 W. El Camino Alto, Springfield
Phone:  (417) 881-9676
Website:  SamsClub.com
Business Categories:  Warehouse Club

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: December 1, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sam's Club
745 W. El Camino Alto
Springfield, MO 
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 1, 2017
11 am
Dec 3    Nixa Christmas Parade

Nixa Parks and Recreation is accepting entries for the Annual Christmas Parade There are three separate float categories this year: 1) School groups 2) Church groups 3) Other. All first place winners in each group will win a cash prize. Second place winners receive a plaque.

 

For additional information or to register for the parade please contact the Parks Department at (417) 725-5486 or stop by The Center at 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa, MO 65714

Date: December 3, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.Nixa.com
Contact: Parks Dept 417-725-5483
Fees/Admission:
Open to the public
Dec 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: December 4, 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.
Dec 5    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: December 5, 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
Dec 6    Ribbon Cutting: The Castlewood Senior Living
Join us as we welcome new member
The Castlewood Senior Living

Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Anthony Taylor

Address:  1538 North Old Castle Road, Nixa
Phone:  (417) 724-8188
Website:  http://www.castlewoodseniorliving.com/
Business Categories:  Senior Living

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: December 6, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.castlewoodseniorliving.com/
Location: The Castlewood Senior Living
1538 North Old Castle Road
Nixa, MO 
Contact: 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
11:30 a.m.
Dec 7    Small Business Roundtable


Small Business Roundtable

A forum for Nixa community businesses to participate in important educational opportunities and discuss current issues, share solutions and develop new ideas to enhance business and increase success. 

Topic:  
Small Business & Marketing
Facilitator:  Brandon Welch, Frank & Maven


Brandon Welch, President & Chief of Strategy
http://frankandmaven.com

 
Date: December 7, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 5
Nixa, MO
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
EMail: info@NixaChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 7
8:00 am - Registration and Networking
8:30 am - Presentation
9:15 am - Q&A and Roundtable Discussion

 
Fees/Admission: No Cost
Kindly RSVP.  Door Prize Drawing for those who register by noon on Wednesday, December 6.
Dec 11    XMIN Christmas Social



XMIN Christmas Social
at Bair's Sports Grill - Nixa

 
Join the XMIN for a festive night with great company, food and big screen TV's!  
Date: December 11, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Bair's Sports Grill 
105 W. Sherman Way
Nixa, Missouri 65714

 
Contact: Nixa Chamber
Date/Time Details: Monday, December 11
6:00 to 8:00 pm

 
Fees/Admission: No Charge to Attend.  You are responsible for your food and drinks.
Dec 12    General Membership Luncheon 12/12/2017

Program:
C
hristmas Celebration

​Presenter: 
​Music by Hosea Bilyeu and Robin Rees

12 Days of Christmas Day 9 Drawing of Prizes
Ice Breaker by Kevin Baker 
Dr. K's Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
  

Caterer:  
Hinode 

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!

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: December 12, 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,
​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.
Dec 14    New Superintendent Announcement
The Nixa Board of Education would like to invite the parents, staff and community of Nixa Public Schools to their announcement of the new superintendent on Thursday, December 14 at 4:30 p.m. at Nixa Junior High in the main gym.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixapublicschools.net
Location:
Nixa Junior High 
Main Gym 
205 North St
Nixa MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Schools Central Office (417) 875-5400
Date/Time Details:
Held the 2nd Thursday of each month
Dec 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: December 18, 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
Dec 19     NO WWIN (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon in December
Program:  TBD
Presenters:  
TBD
Caterer:  
TBD

All members are welcome and encouraged to bring a door prize.
Date: December 19, 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.
Dec 21    Member Briefing/Orientation
Whether you are a new member or an eXisting member ready to get involved, here is your 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: December 21, 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.