WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR:  4.24.26

Welcome New Chamber Member

Store-N-Moor    Store-N-More Storage Units offers solutions for all your storage needs! With four convenient locations, a variety of unit sizes, and affordable pricing, we make storage simple.

We’re also adding auctions soon, giving you even more opportunities to save.

Enjoy fast, friendly, local hometown service you can count on every month. Store with people who care—store with Store-N-More.

5 NE 91 RD, Clinton, MO

660-885-2201

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CHAMBER BUSINESS CONNECTION

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) with the Clinton Senior Center’s ‘Chamber Business Connection’.  It will be Taco Tuesday!

970 East Sedalia St. in Clinton, beginning at 11am.

Tacos, tea, coffee and water provide.

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City of Clinton, MO

2026 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week

May 4 – May 9

Transfer Station Free, for Selected Items, for City Residents

The 2026 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week will be May 4 – May 9. During City Wide Clean Up, the City of Clinton will allow free disposal, for selected items, to encourage residents within the city limits of Clinton to clean-up their properties.

To receive free disposal service at the Transfer Station, for selected items, proof of City residency will be required. Proof of residency can be established by showing a driver’s license, utility bill or property tax receipt. The City reserves the right to limit the amount of items for free disposal from a single source. All regular fees will apply if proof of City residency is not provided.

Curbside pick-up will NOT be available during City Wide Clean Up Week.

Transfer Station

The Transfer Station, located at 1305 N. Washington, will be open Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday, May 9, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.

(During City Wide Clean Up Week the Transfer Station will remain open from 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM)

Disposal of the following items is free of charge, to City residents, all six (6) days: boards, appliances, furniture, bulk items, refrigerators (compressors MUST be removed), and air conditioners (MUST have certification that Freon has been removed).

Regular fees apply to domestic/household trash and carpet.

The following items will NOT be accepted: tires, batteries, commercial waste, shingles, liquids, chemicals, hazard materials, concrete, rock, soil, and waste materials from demolition projects.

Compost Site – Extended Hours

The compost and brush site, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1101 S. Vansant, will be open Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 9, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All regular Compost Site rules will apply. No charge for residential lawn waste, leaves, brush (not over 3” in diameter), and lawn clippings. All plastic bags must be removed.

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The Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce has again partnered with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce our upcoming Membership Directory. It has been two years since our last Directory. The publication will be available in both print and digital formats. E&M will be managing the project, including advertising sales and layout/graphic design. They will be contacting all members about the advertising opportunities available, and we ask that you give them a moment of your time. The publication will be a great opportunity to promote and give your company additional exposure.

To view the ad rates/options and sign-up online, please visit: https://reserveyourad.com/GCACOC/

If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at 800-572-0011 ext. 0104 or advertising@eandmsales.com. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!

Also feel free to contact us here at the Chamber. 660-885-8166.

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If you’re already home with your kids or grand-kids, watching a few more might make sense.

And across rural west central Missouri, families are searching—sometimes desperately—for reliable child care.  The Family Child Care Champions program, through the New Growth Women’s Business Center, will help take that idea and turn it into a practical licensed home-based child care program with step-by-step support.

Participants receive:

• A mentor who has experience running a family child care home

• One-on-one guidance for licensing and setup

• A pre-licensing home visit

• Group training and peer learning

• Up to $2,500 in mini-grant funding to help prepare your space

Right now, we are selecting four participants from Cedar, Henry, Polk, and St. Clair counties.

Learn more at the informational webinar

5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28

Read more at: https://www.newgrowthmo.org/…/start-your-family-child…

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This week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s Facebook page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, Facebook pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our Facebook page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think it’s well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” Fortress Wealth Advisors…Novus LifeCare…Four Seasons In-Home Services…Northern Cherokee Nation…Fristoe’s Body Shop…Northeast Baptist Church…Full Line Lumber Center…Mullen’s Hardwood Flooring…Furniture City…Monaco School Services.

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The Pediatric Place Family First InitiativeWe’re Here for Families — Because Community Matters

At Pediatric Place Family First Initiative, we believe strong families build strong communities.

Our mission is simple:

Support families

Connect our community to resources

Show up when it matters most

Whether it’s helping meet basic needs, sharing valuable resources, or creating opportunities for connection — we are committed to walking alongside families every step of the way.

We’d love to hear from YOU what resources or support would be most helpful for your family right now?

Let’s continue building a community where no one feels alone.

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Help Wanted? Of course we can do that.

If you are a member of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, remember that we will post your job openings for free on our Facebook page. If you post them on your Facebook page and we see them, we will share it to our page. However, we’re sure we don’t always see those posts, so send those openings to us. You can tag us in your post of just email david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com.

We can also post job openings for non-members as well, but there is a small fee.

For more details, you can also call us at 660-885-8166 or stop by 200 S. Main St.

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Are you needing a meeting space in Clinton? If so, the Chamber of Commerce may be able to help you out. The Chamber of Commerce building at 200 S. Main St. features a conference room with a table and chairs for about ten people, possibly more if needed. The room features a big screen TV with access to Internet, zoom and more, a sink, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and restrooms. This room is available to members of the Clinton Chamber free of charge. It is also available to those that are not members of our Chamber, however there is a fee. The room can be used during business hours from 8am till 4:30pm Monday through Friday. After hours and weekend hours can be discussed. For more information, call, email, or stop by. 660-885-8166, david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com. Our Chamber reserves the right to accept or deny meetings.

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Clinton Main StreetPiccadilly Ladies Night Out is moving to May! This is going to be the best one yet! https://www.facebook.com/clintonmainstreet

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The following is an incomplete schedule of events pertaining to

2026 Clinton Tourism/Chamber of Commerce/Clinton Main Street/Henry Co. Museum.  More activities with their dates will be added as those become available.

Schedule of Events

Piccadilly: 5/1

National Crappie Trail: 5/1-2

All-American Kayak Bass Tournament: 5/1-2

Cruise Nights: 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12 and 10/10

Fiddle Contest: 5/23-24

Big BAM: 6/7-13

Crappie Masters National Qualifier: 6/12-13

Big Brothers Big Sisters Historic Half Marathon and 5K: 6/13

Museum Chicken Dinner and Live Auction: 6/20

Truck and Tractor Pull: 6/27

Disc Golf Tournament: 6/27

Olde Glory Days: 7/1-7/5

Henry County Fair: 7/11-7/19

Ag Golf Tournament: 7/19

Demolition Derby: 7/25

Elks State Golf Tournament: 8/1-2

Golden Valley Train Show: 8/8

Ag Dinner: 8/17

Brian Sowers Scholarship Tournament: 9/11-13

Northern Cherokee Nation: 9/18-19

Big Fish-Bright Future: 9/19

Wine Stroll: 9/26

Big BAM: 10/11-17

Red Star Intertribal: 10/17

Merry Main Street: 11/14

Downtown Lighting and Christmas Parade: 11/27

Shop Small Sat.: 11/28

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Missouri Chamber of Commerce and IndustryLooking for quality health coverage at a reasonable price? Check out the Chamber Benefit Plan.  Learn more https://mochamber.com/memb…/missouri-chamber-benefit-plan/

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If you need help with your job search, we’re here to assist you. Whether you’re starting a new career journey, preparing for your first job, or recently unemployed, we offer resources and services at no cost.

Visit https://bit.ly/2QsgIcf to learn more.

Take advantage of the FREE job-related skills workshops offered at Missouri Job Centers. Don’t miss the opportunity to boost your career potential – register TODAY: buff.ly/3XvBTMu

Jobs Mo Gov·Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skills? To learn more about online learning and training courses that are available at no cost, visit https://bit.ly/3U3YgGl

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RISE Community Services is seeking opportunities within Henry County for individuals to participate in job shadowing experiences for their community-based assessments, as they learn their strengths and limitations, to see if they can work in the community.  Please reach out to Katie Windholz, Employment Specialist with RISE Community Services.  660-747-7990  kwindholz@watchusrise.org

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TO FIND OUT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND CLINTON, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/

IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO OUR WEBSITE’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR, JUST EMAIL david@clintonmo.com

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VENUES FOR CLINTON

1311 Event space, 1311 North Washington St., 660-885-2201

American Legion Post #14, 1003 S. Lakeview Dr., 660-885-5306

Amphitheatre, Artesian Park, 660-885-2181
Benson Center, 1004 E. Sedalia, 660-885-2181
Clinton Country Club, 225 NE 100 Rd, 660-885-2521
Clinton Eagles Aerie #3667, 723 N. 3rd St., 660-885-5811
Clinton Elks #1034, 115 W. Franklin St., 660-885-3481
Clinton Housing Authority, 7 Bradshaw Dr., 660-885-5852
Clinton Masonic Lodge #548, 1109 East Ohio St., 660-351-4040
Clinton Rotary Club, 200 W. Franklin St., 660-885-6914
Clinton Senior Center, 970 E Sedalia Ave., 660-885-3482
Dietz Family Buffet, 1520 E Ohio St., 660-885-6545
Friends Room-Henry County Library, 123 E. Green St., 660-885-2612
Gathering House, 1321 E Ohio St., 660-869-7804
Golden Valley Eagles, 723 N. 3rd Street, 660-885-5811
Hampton Inn, 900 Kansas Ave, 660-885-4488
Henry County Museum, 203 W. Franklin St., 660-885-8414
Mallard’s Roadhouse, 201 NW Hwy 7, 660-885-3824
Meadow Lake Golf Club/Holly’s Kitchen, 1000 Watson Parkway, 660-885-8326
Parkfield Inn, 506 Kansas Ave., 660-890-6188
Primitive Olde Crow, 32 SE AA Hwy, 660-885-2051
VFW, 510 West Allen, 660-525-0470
Village Pavilion, 303 S. Vansant, 660-909-4714


Let us know if you know of others. Thanks!

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We’ve had people come into the Chamber over the years wanting some item with Clinton on it…either as a souvenir, gift, school project, etc. We’ve had some items, but never before…magnets. Well, here they are! $5.00 at 200 S. Main St. M-F 8am-4:30pm.

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