Events for May 2017
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
May 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: May 1, 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.
May 3    Ribbon Cutting: Air Services Heating & Cooling and All Service Plumbing
Join us as we celebrate the new location of
Air Services Heating & Cooling and All Service Plumbing!

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: May 3, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.airservicesheatac.com
Location: 2145 W. Sunset
Springfield, MO  65807
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 3
11:30 a.m.
May 4    National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer will take place at The Bridge Church on May 4 starting at 7:00am.  Following the prayer service, community leaders will share what prayer means to them and we will enjoy a light breakfast.
Date: May 4, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: The Bridge Church
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 4
Fees/Admission: Free
May 5    Leadercast 2017
What is Leadercast Live?
 Leadercast Live is the largest one-day leadership event in the world.
 Broadcast live each year from Atlanta to 100,000+ people in hundreds
 of locations around the world, Leadercast Live brings together many of
 the world's most recognized and respected global leaders to create a
 leadership experience unlike any other.
 
 The theme for 2017 is Powered by Purpose.  Each year at Leadercast
 Live, we facilitate the largest one-day leadership event in the world
 by creating an epic leadership experience.
 
Date: May 5, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: The Bridge
308 W. Mt Vernon, Nixa, MO
across from McDonald's
Contact: 417.725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Breakfast and lunch provided.
Fees/Admission: Regular Price:  $75 per person
Early Bird (before March 31):  $65 per person
Group Rate (5+ people):  $65 per person
Please Note:  All discounts will be applied during checkout.
May 8    XMIN Steering Team


Steering Team meets to plan and organize XMIN Monthly Meetings and Events.
 
Date: May 8, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
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
May 9    General Membership Luncheon

Program:
   Legal Issues & Your Business

Panelists:  
​    Lori Rook, Ozarks Elder Law
    Patty Shilling, Styron & Shilling
     Click to submit your questions:  
info@nixachamber.com

 

Caterer:  
    Piccolo'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!


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: May 9, 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, May 9
​11:30 am to 1 pm

Fees/Admission:

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

Future Members: $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.
May 10    Ribbon Cutting: The Attic
Join us as we welcome new member:
The Attic

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: May 10, 2017
Time: 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: The Attic
404 S Massey Blvd
Nixa, MO 65714
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
12:10 p.m.
May 11    Manufacturing Tour Stop at Cush Corp
Congressman Billy Long will be making a stop at Nixa Chamber Member, Cush Corp, as part of his Manufacturing Tour.  The Congressman will tour the facilities and get an update on issues facing local manufacturers in our area.
Date: May 11, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Cush Corp
1001 Falconcrest Ct.
Nixa, MO 65714
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 11
9:30 am to 10:30 am
May 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: May 11, 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
May 12 - May 14    Citywide Garage Sale
No garage sale permit required this weekend.  Contact the Parks Department (417-725-5486) to have your garage sale location included on the City Wide Garage Sale map!
Date: May 12, 2017
Website: https://www.nixaparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?wbsi=b5c9abbe-8279-989e-2514-8015f8bb41b4&xxcim=0&xxmod=AR&xxrowid=0x00000000071ffe81&xxfrom=wb0330.html
Location: Citywide
Contact: Nixa Parks Department
EMail: 417.725-5486
Date/Time Details: Mother's Day Weekend
Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14
Times vary.
May 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: May 15, 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
May 16    WWIN (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon
Program:  TBD
Presenters:  
TBD
Caterer:  
TBD

All members are welcome and encouraged to bring a door prize.
Date: May 16, 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.
May 20    Citywide Clean Up

The Citywide Clean-Up is Saturday May 20th, 2017 and is only for Residents inside City of Nixa paying for Trash Services through the City of Nixa Utilities.  This program is being offered with the intent of providing Nixa residents the opportunity to clean out their garage, basement or closets and offer a convenient method of disposal of unwanted items.

Citizens must have their acceptable items at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. the morning of Saturday, May 20th 2017, for pick-up and are encouraged to put items out the night before as we will be running multiple trucks. 

  • Any non-acceptable items that are included will be left at the curb for disposal by the resident. 
  • Crews cannot access personal property to assist in moving items to the curb. 
  • Clean-up will not take place at businesses, apartment buildings or at vacant homes.

Follow the link below to see full information on accepted items.

City of Nixa Clean-up

Date: May 20, 2017
Website: http://www.nixa.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1175/17?curm=5&cury=2017
Location: Citywide
Contact: 417-725-3785
EMail: utilitybilling@nixa.com
Date/Time Details:

Saturday, May 20

Fees/Admission: Free for Nixa single-family residences utilizing trash services through City of Nixa Utilities.
May 20    Movies In the Park
All movies begin at dusk and all movies are FREE! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. All movies are 
dependent on weather. The Movies in the Park series is presented by the Massengale Group. No smoking and no alcohol.
Date: May 20, 2017
Time: 8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixaparks.com/wbimages/CUSTM/2017MoviesinthePark.pdf
Location: McCauley Park
701 N. Taylor Way
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: (417) 725-5486
EMail: info@nixaparks.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 20
Dusk - Approximately 8:15 pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
May 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: May 22, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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: Notice Meeting is at
10:00 am to 11:00 am
(4TH Monday of every month--the first Monday after the WWIN Luncheon)
May 22    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: May 22, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
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.
May 23    XMIN Luncheon (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?


Program:  Continuing Your Leadership

Presenter:  Kevin Baker, Club Z! In Home Tutoring

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

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: May 23, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
Nixa Chamber of Commerce
106 W. Sherman Way, Ste.5
 
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:
Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $15.
Future Members: $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.
May 23    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: May 23, 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
May 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: May 25, 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.
May 26    Chamber Coffee ConneXion


Hosted by:
Martin  & Wall, LLC
120 N. Second Street
Ozark, MO  65721


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: May 26, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.jessicamartinlaw.com
Location: Martin & Wall, LLC
120 N. Second Ave
Ozark, MO  65721
(on the northeast corner of the square in downtown Ozark)


(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, May 26, 2017
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Come and join us for the entire time or drop in for a few minutes.  The coffee will be on!

4th Friday of every month.


 
Fees/Admission: This event is for Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce members only.
 
May 29    Chamber Office Closed for Holiday--Memorial Day
The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed today.  Have a great holiday!
Date: May 29, 2017
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com