Events for October 2018
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    Air Services Heating & Cooling and Plumbing Chamber Golf Tournament
Air Services Heating and Cooling Nixa Chamber Golf Tournament

Monday, October 1st
10:00 Registration and Open Golf Range
11:00 Shotgun Start and Free Lunch
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Awards and Mixer with Nixa Young Professionals
Free Dinner and Cash Bar

Download Registration Form 
Date: October 1, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Island Green Golf Club
169 Country Club Drive
Clever/Republic
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 1st
Check In: 10:00 am
Off Time: 11:00 am 
Fees/Admission: 4 Person Team $360
 
Oct 1    Nixa Young Professionals Mixer
Nixa Young Professionals Mixer
Networking
Corn Hole Tournament
Prizes
 
Date: October 1, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Island Green Golf Club
169 Country Club Dr
Republic, MO
 
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 1
4:00 to 6:00 pm 
Fees/Admission: Free to everyone 
Oct 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: October 1, 2018
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 3    Ribbon Cutting: ReeceNichols Real Estate
Join us as we celebrate 
ReeceNichols Real Estate

Directory Update:
Representatives:
Rick Witeka, General Manager

Address:  830 W. Mt. Vernon, Nixa
Phone:  (417) 725-6492
Website:  http://www.reecenichols.com/
Business Categories:  Real Estate Sales, Commerical Real Estate

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 3, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: ReeceNichols Real Estate
830 W. Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
12:00 p.m.
Oct 9    October Nixa Chamber Luncheon


Agenda:
· Doors Open at 11am
· Raffle Drawings 11:40am
· Program Starts at 11:45am
· Golf Tournament Wrap Up
· American Legion-Flag Etiquette
· Nixa Fire Dist.-Fire Prevention Month
· Nixa Chamber News
· 30th Anniversary Announcement
· Sun Solar-Business Spotlight
· Live Interview with Jimmy Liles
  New Nixa City Administrator
· Adjourn 1pm

 
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 11:00 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: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 9th 2018

 
Fees/Admission:

Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $20.

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 two days (48 hours) in advance will be billed to the person or business making the reservation.
Oct 11    Crime Free Business Training Class by Brent Forgey


Crime Free Business Training Class
Presented by Officer Brent Forgey





What is the Crime Free Business Training?


Crime Free Business is designed to reduce crime in and around retail and service businesses.  Crime Free Business helps to provide a safe work environment for employees, customers and employers, all while increasing your bottom line.

 

How can the Crime Free Business Training help me?

 

Crime Free Business gives retail and service establishments proven strategies to reduce the likelihood of being robbed and becoming a victim of other crimes. By implementing Crime Free Business strategies, retail and service businesses across the nation have reduced robberies by up to 45 percent and other violent crimes like assaults and batteries to employees by nearly 30 percent.


This business training class is free to all area businesses.
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Nixa Chamber Office
Total Highspeed Community Room
106 W Sherman Way, Suite 6
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 11
9:00 to 11:00 am 
Fees/Admission: Free to attend
Oct 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: October 11, 2018
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 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: October 15, 2018
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 16    WWIN (Working Women In Nixa) Luncheon October
TOPIC: Goal Setting for 2019
Presented by Chris Russell, Nixa Chamber Executive Director
Katy Pattison with the Christian County Library will present some resources that are available to businesses.


Business Spotlight:
Christian County Headliner News

Catered by Coyote's Nixa Grille

  • ONLINE RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
  • Look for a QR Code in your email once the reservation has been made for the FAST LANE during the event. 
  • RSVP and Pre-Payment Required, Thank You
  • All members are welcome and encouraged to bring a door prize.
Date: October 16, 2018
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 two days(48 hours) in advance will be billed to the person or business making the reservation.
Oct 17    Experience Nixa Shop & Dine Mastermind Session
Mastermind Session
We are working to build a culture of Coopertition (cooperation and competition) which will make you all stronger and more successful. Please plan on attending and inviting another small business owner in the Shopping and Dining space in our town. 
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Nixa Chamber Office
Total Highspeed Community Room
106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 6
 
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 17
8:00 am
Oct 18    The State of Social Media Marketing Workshop
The State of Social Media Marketing – Presented by Kimberly Beer with the Small Business & Technology Development Center of Missouri State University

Kimberly Beer is a national speaker and advocate for entrepreneurship and small business marketing. She has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and is celebrating her 20th year as president of the small business marketing firm Midnight Productions, Inc. in 2016. Kim’s mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented marketing tactics that will carry their business to the next level. Her seminars and workshops on marketing are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction. Kim is a Certified Authorized Local Expert and Platinum Solution Provider with the online marketing software company Constant Contact.
 


Do you feel a little lost in the changes to social media marketing?

Are you finding that your current strategy is not getting the results you’d hoped for?

Or maybe you don’t even have a social media marketing strategy.

Join us for this incredibly helpful seminar which seeks give you clarity on:


• Which social media platforms are right for your business;
• Content marketing strategies that help you build customer relationships;
• How to structure your content to drive new sales and referrals;
• Why social proof is critical to your social media marketing success and how to get it.

This seminar is great for beginners and experienced social marketers because it addresses the current social media strategies that are succeeding for businesses today and not 5 years ago!

Date: October 18, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Nixa Chamber Office
Total Highspeed Community Room
106 W Sherman Way, Suite 6
Nixa, MO    
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 18
9:30 to 11:30 am 
Fees/Admission: Workshop Fee:
$10.00 for Chamber Member
$20.00 for NonChamber Member
Oct 18    Adopt-A-Class Mixer
 
We will be having a Mixer on Thursday, October 18th from 4:30-5: 30 pm at the Nixa Chamber office.  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 Nixa Chamber office at 725-1545 or email director@nixachamber.com

 
Date: October 18, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Total Highspeed Community Room
106 W Sherman Way, Suite 6
Nixa
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber 417 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 18
4:30-5:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Oct 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: October 22, 2018
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.
Oct 23    XMIN Luncheon October (eXceptional businessMen In Nixa)
Date: October 23, 2018
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 two days (48 hours) in advance will be billed to the person or business making the reservation.
Oct 24    Ribbon Cutting: Rev. Paul I. Elliott
Join us as we welcome new member
Rev. Paul I. Elliott at Nixa Christian Church

Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Nixa Christian Church 

Phone:  417-725-2850
Website:  http://www.nixacc.org/
Business Categories:  Church 

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 24, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Nixa Christian Church
Rev. Paul I. Elliott
400 North View Road
Nixa, MO 
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 24, 2018
11:30 a.m.
Oct 26    Nixa Chamber Learning Cafe
Come learn Top Ten Tips on the "Balancing" Act: Small Business Owner and Lawyer by Day, Mother 24/7 Presented by Lori Rook. Vision Clinic in Nixa is the host of October's Learning Café. Join us and jump start your morning with some coffee, education, and networking.

Lori will give her Top Ten Tips around 8:10 am





 
Date: October 26, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Vision Clinic
413 N. McCroskey
Nixa, MO 65714
 
Oct 27    Monster Bowl Presented by Champion Athletes of the Ozarks
Join Champion Athletes of the Ozarks in a bowling tournament on Saturday, October 27 at 1pm at Enterprise Park Lanes. Food, beverages, and official shirt all included! Register online: www.championathletes.org 
Date: October 27, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/179613592845950/
Location: Enterprise Park Lanes 1625 S Enterprise Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Contact: Colleen Stone (417) 890-1599
EMail: colleen@championathletes.org
Date/Time Details: October 27th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $30 per person
Oct 27    Creepin at the CrossRoads
Fun activities for all ages. Children's and adult costume contest, live music, scary movies, food and beverage, face painting and much more.
Date: October 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Location: Downtown Nixa Main Street & Highway 14
Contact: Search event page on Facebook 417-494-5494 Mark@onsideconstruction.com
EMail: Pamela@onemaincorner.com
Date/Time Details: October 27, 2018 4pm- Midnight
Fees/Admission: Free admission
Oct 31    Ribbon Cutting: Baked Cafe & Bakery
Join us as we welcome new member
Baked Cafe & Bakery 

Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Daniel and Jen Moore, Owner

Address:  105 S Water Street, Nixa
Phone:  (417) 494-5000
Website: http://www.bakedcafeandbakery.com
Business Categories: Coffee, Baked Goods, Breakfast Treats, Smoothies

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 31, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: Baked Cafe & Bakery
105 S. Water Street
Nixa, MO 
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 31, 2018
12:00 p.m.
Oct 31    October 31st Party
Families will love this safe and free event at James River Kids October 31st Party for grade 5 and under, 6-9 p.m. Tons of candy, giant inflatable's, free Kettlecorn and cookies and an amazing Live Kids’ Show! Kid friendly costumes welcome. The October 31st Party takes place at James River Church's four locations - South Campus (6100 N. 19th St., Ozark), West Campus (3953 W. Farm Rd. 168, Springfield)), North Campus (3225 N. Farm Rd. 123, Springfield), and Joplin Campus (3405 Hammons Blvd, Joplin) For more info, visit jamesriver.org
Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://jamesriver.org
Location: South Campus (6100 N. 19th St., Ozark), West Campus (3953 W. Farm Rd. 168, Springfield)), North Campus (3225 N. Farm Rd. 123, Springfield), and Joplin Campus (3405 Hammons Blvd, Joplin)
Contact: jamesriver.org 417-581-5433
Date/Time Details: October 31st, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 31    October 31st Party
Families will love this safe and free event at James River Kids October 31st Party for grade 5 and under, 6-9 p.m. Tons of candy, giant inflatable's, free Kettlecorn and cookies and an amazing Live Kids' Show! Kid friendly costumes welcome. The October 31st Party takes place at James River Church's four locations - South Campus (6100 N. 19th St., Ozark), West Campus (3953 W. Farm Rd. 168, Springfield)), North Campus (3225 N. Farm Rd. 123, Springfield), and Joplin Campus (3405 Hammons Blvd, Joplin) For more info, visit jamesriver.org.
Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://jamesriver.org
Contact: 417-581-5433
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 31    Safe Trick-or-Treat and Carnival
Come join us for our free annual safe trick or treat and carnival event! Fun for the whole family with free food, carnival games, prizes, a photo booth and of course the super fun monster mash pit!
Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixacc.org/
Location: Nixa Christian Church
Contact: Jose Delatorre 417-725-2850
Date/Time Details: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free