WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 12.20.24

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!  THIS WILL BE MY LAST REPORT UNTIL JAN. 10TH.  JOYCE, MARK AND I (David) AT THE CHAMBER WISH YOU A JOYOUS AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON.

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Santa, his elf and The Grinch stopped by the Chamber on Wed. and shared some goodies with us!

Thank you Mike Keith Insurance, Inc.!

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Just this week, YOUR Chamber of Commerce has sold more than $8,000 worth of Chamber Gift Certificates.

Why? Because they are easy to buy, easy to give, easy to use…and your money stays local!

Also, time is running out to purchase free money. Where else can you buy free money?!?!

Since the beginning of Nov., the Chamber has featured our “150 to get 25” for the 5th consecutive year!

All you have to do is buy at least $150 in Chamber gift certificates and we’ll give you an extra gift certificate worth $25. Only one $25 free gift certificate per household.

This promotion will end at noon on Dec. 24th. We are open Monday from 8am until 4:30pm. Christmas Eve until noon.

If you would like for your gift certificates to be ready when you come in, just call ahead and tell us how much you are wanting to spend.

Gift certificates can be used at most of our Chamber-member businesses and you can find all of our more than 400 Chamber members on our website, www.clintonmo.com or in our directories at the Chamber.

To order your gift certificates or if you have any questions, just call 660-885-8166 or email david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com. We are located at 200 South Main St.

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Clinton Main Street-Tune into 88.5FM to enjoy the light show nightly from 5pm to 11pm at our downtown Clinton Square.

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Join us in celebrating small business this holiday season! Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts or treating yourself, remember that every purchase at a small business makes a difference. Let’s support our local entrepreneurs and keep our communities vibrant and thriving.

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Clinton Animal ShelterLooking for that perfect gift?  Maybe something for that person who has everything, who is hard to buy for? Maybe you just want to say Thank You to someone or honor someone. Maybe a group gift for someone? A Kennel Sponsorship would be the perfect gift! We have a few Friends of the Felines, Protector Dog Kennels and just a few Hero Dog Kennel Sponsorships left. For more information or to have a sponsorship form emailed or mailed to you email tlbwilliams94@gmail.com.

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Clinton SchoolsTHE COUNTDOWN IS ON

Don’t forget, there’s less than two weeks left to make your gift to the “Home Run for the Future” capital campaign and qualify for a 2024 tax deduction. There are also opportunities to make donations/pledges through January 15, 2025 and qualify for additional tax deductions.

Your donation will make a lasting impact, helping us build a brighter future for our students and community. Let’s finish the year strong! To learn more about this project, or to make a donation, visit this link: https://www.clintoncardinals.org/…/a_home…/donate_here_

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Clinton Cruise Night–Still looking for a Christmas Gift that will be used an entire year? We still have a few of the Cruisin’ to Clinton cruise night calendars available for $12 each. They are available Mon-Fri 9am to 5 pm at Legacy Memorials office at 938 N 3rd St, Clinton, MO

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Looking for Christmas gifts, or to buy for yourself? Are you giving out Clinton Chamber of Commerce gift certificates? Do you think you might receive Chamber gift certificates?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, might we suggest you shop local? If you buy or receive Chamber gift certificates, that means YOU ARE SHOPPING LOCAL!  If you are looking to buy Chamber gift certificates, we are open Monday-Friday from 8am till 4:30pm at 200 South Main St. Call ahead and we’ll have your certificates ready. 660-885-8166. You can pay with cash, card or check.  WE WILL BE OPEN DEC. 23RD FROM 8 TILL 4:30 AND DEC. 24TH FROM 8 TILL NOON.

On Monday, we provided on Facebook a list of businesses that will help you look and/or feel great for those holiday parties or as we go into the New Year…and they are Clinton Chamber of Commerce members:

Eberting Chiropractic and Acupuncture

Faith & Grace Salon

Fantasy Cuts

Harrison Chiropractic Center

Midwest Tattoo & Piercing

Rejuvv Med

SERC

Clothes, shoes and more. These items can be difficult to buy when you’re thinking of gifts. Correct size, correct color, correct brand, etc. can make choosing very difficult. Also on Monday, we provided you a list of businesses that offer clothes and/or shoes…and they are Clinton Chamber of Commerce members, which makes purchasing Chamber gift certificates an even better idea:

C Squared Embroidery & Screen Printing

Crave Boutique

Cummings Men’s Wear

Everhart’s Outdoor Supply

Factory Connection

Glasscock Jewelry Corner

Primitive Olde Crow & Winery

Shoe Sensation

Silhouettes By Andrea

The Samaritan Center & Thrift Shoppe

Tractor Supply Company

Wal-Mart Super Center

Entertainment…during the holidays and during 2025. Tuesday, we provided a list of businesses and others that offer recreation, leisure, fun, etc…And they are Clinton Chamber of Commerce members:

B & B MO Cinema 6

Bucksaw Resort and Marina

Clinton Country Club

Deer Creek Pawn and Gun

Emorbe Emporium

Enchanting Winds Metaphysical Shoppe

Golden Valley Fireworks

Heartland Community Theatre

Henry Co. Library

Henry Co. Museum

Katy Trail Tours & Shuttle

Lake Life Family RV Resort

Meadow Lake Golf Club

The Game Box

If you have out of town guests coming in for the holidays and you can’t, or don’t want to, have them stay at your house, Clinton has three great hotels, and they are all Clinton Chamber of Commerce members:

Hampton Inn

Parkfield Inn

Westbridge Inn & Suites

A piggy bank is a good way to save some money. However, one of the banks mentioned below is a GREAT way to save and invest your money. These banks are also members of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce:

Equity Bank

Hawthorn Bank

Legacy Bank and Trust

OakStar Bank

UMB Bank

U.S. Bank

Are you moving to the Clinton area? Maybe the family is growing, or the kids are moving away, and you’re looking for a different home. The following real estate agencies are all members of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and they can help you make the important decisions of selling and/or buying:

Anstine Realty & Auction

Golden Valley Realty Group

Kat Laxague Real Estate

National Land Realty

Re/Max Truman Lake

Townsend Real Estate

Insurance. The word says it all.

Whether it’s for your vehicle, home, business, health, life, etc….you have to have it, or the consequences can be devastating. Maybe you’re looking for more coverage, better rates, or your needs have changed as we head to the New Year. The following businesses are members of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and we recommend them:

Ag Pro Insurance Agency

American Family Insurance (Carla Moberly)

Automotive Reinsurance Concepts

Fortress Insurance Services

Henry County Mutual Insurance

Mike Keith Insurance

Mills & Sons Insurance

New York Life Insurance Co.

State Farm Insurance (Davin Newman)

Home care, medical doctors, dentists, eye care, mental health experts, chiropractors, surgery, physical therapy, pharmacies, etc. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce has members that feature these services and many more. Check them out:

Advantage Home Care

Briseno Kenney Medical Care

Compass Health Network

Door of Hope Pregnancy Center

Eberting Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Eyecare Specialties

Four Seasons In Home Services

Gillis Family Dentistry

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare

Good Shepherd Hospice

Groff Dental Studio

Harrison Chiropractic

Henry County Health Center

Hospice Compassus

Life Flight Eagle

Physician’s Optical

SERC Physical Therapy

Summers Pharmacy

The Barn Therapeutic Riding Center

The Pediatric Place

Whether you are looking to attend a Christmas Eve Service, finding a place to worship in the New Year, or just wanting to try out a new church, we recommend the following churches…they are all members of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce:

Allen Street Baptist Church

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Clinton Methodist Church

First Baptist Church

Golden Valley Christian Church

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Northeast Baptist Church

Trinity Lutheran Church

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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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Greater Clinton Area Chamber of CommerceBe sure to check out our community calendar at https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/

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Meadow Lake Golf Club–Get your tickets for our New Year’s Eve Party! All are welcome and please RSVP by December 20th! Music by Connor McCandless will make for a fun night! Tickets are limited so be sure to get your RSVP in! This is a 21+ event.  660-885-5124.

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Primitive Olde Crow & Winery, ClintonNEW YEAR’S EVE ALERT! Hey party people! Are you ready to dance your way into the New Year? Join us for an unforgettable night with the one and only DJ Kenny!  When: New Year’s Eve, starting at 8 PM.  What: Drink specials to keep the spirits high all night long, from 8 PM to 11:59 PM  Where: Primitive Olde Crow Winery DJ Kenny is spinning the hottest tracks, sure to keep you on your feet and in the groove! Let’s make this New Year’s Eve one for the books! Let’s welcome 2025 with a bang!

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Clinton Community Choir (CCC), led by Mark and Gay Smith, will begin practice for the New Year on January 2, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Third and Franklin in Clinton. Practices will last 90 minutes each Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 pm. CCC will perform on Thursday, February 27, at the Clinton High School Performing Arts Center.

Everyone is welcome! There are no try-outs. In order to get a head count of how many people to expect, organizers are asking that you sign up. You will be asked for your name, phone, email address, whether you prefer to be contacted by email or text, and if you sing soprano, alto, tenor, or bass. Please email your information to clintoncommunitychoir@gmail.com or call 660-885-1875 if you have questions. This effort is being led by First Presbyterian Church but all in the community are invited to participate.

We look forward to hearing from you!