Have a good Good Friday and Easter weekend!
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The official Grand Opening for King’s Appliance on the Downtown Clinton Square was April 12th. The Chamber was there a day early to cut the ribbon, have some cookies and look around. We think you’ll like what you see! Photos from the April 11th visit can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/
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The 37th Annual Clinton Society for Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony was held Wed. evening (4.16) in the Clinton High School Gymnasium.
Academic Excellence celebrates students who have achieved a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the current school year.
The Clinton Alumni Association presented Bill Albin (deceased) with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Presenting the Award was one of Albin’s two daughters, Robin Wells.
This year, students are being honored at CHS and Clinton Christian Academy, including 92 graduating seniors from both schools. There are also 45 seniors at CHS, and three at CCA that achieved Academic Excellence for all four years in high school.
Students are recognized with a medal and a different color ribbon, depending on what year of school they are currently in. Seniors that achieve Academic Excellence all four years receive a larger medal with a gold ribbon. Those ribbons for CHS were presented last night…CCA ribbons will be awarded next month at their end-of-year ceremonies.
This past Monday on the Chamber’s Facebook page, from entries received, the Chamber randomly selected our five scholarship winners…four from CHS and one from CCA. Those scholarships are worth $500 each. The four from CHS include SAMUEL BAUGHMAN…CHELSI BERRY…ABIGAIL DUTCHER AND EVAN MANTONYA . THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FROM CCA WAS ARIC WILSON.
To the students, parents, facility and administration, our sponsors of Academic Excellence, and others…we would like to thank these folks for their continued support of the Clinton Chamber’s Academic Excellence program.
Kelly Griffey Photography was taking pictures of last night’s program. She posted those photos on her photography’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063739474446 and we shared those pictures on the Chamber’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/ .
The Society for Academic Excellence is a cooperative effort of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Clinton School District and Clinton Christian Academy.
This year’s sponsors of Academic Excellence includes:
AA Mechanical Contractors
Adkins Printing
Allen Huff-Public Administrator
American Family Insurance
C Squared Screen Printing & Embroidery
Cason, Edgett, Mahan & Lutjen Law
Central Methodist University
CISC, LLC
Clinton Abstract & Title Co.
Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club
Compass Health Network
Craig and Jessie Thompson
Cummings Men’s Wear
Dalmatia BnB
Dave and Kathy Garnett
Dr. David and Christy Maggi
Dr. Gus S. Wetzel Family Foundation
Evans Pipe and Steel
Fortress Insurance Services
Four Seasons In Home Services
Full Line Lumber Center
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Golden Valley Vendors
Groff Dental Studio
Hawthorn Bank
Henry Co. Library
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
James and Vicky Naber
Jim and Becky Raysik
Jim and Sandi Cox
Kenney Farms
Landon Modlin
Mike and Roberta Edgett
Mike Keith Insurance
Mills & Sons Insurance
OakStar Bank
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative
PLZ Corporation
Poague, Wall, Cox & Adams, LLC
Printlynx
Ranger Power
Richard Hendrich
Roger and Virgie Cook
Schreiber Foods-DDN
SecureNet
Share and Care for Special People
Sherman Plumbing and Heating
State Fair Comm. College
State Rep. Jim Kalberloh
Taylor, Nold, Kenney and Mitchell, LLC
The Pediatric Place
Truman Lake Comm. Foundation
Wallace Farms
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Thursday (4.17) was the annual “CHS Senior Class Skip Day”. They may not have been at school that day, but the class of 2025 was all over town helping to clean and beautify Clinton, including inside and outside the Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to these students and Barb, Jerry and the folks from Jerry’s Pest Control for organizing and helping out. Photos on our Facebook page.
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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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We are less than three months away from Olde Glory Days 2025! The bands, other entertainment, carnival, stage and sound, fireworks, etc…Those contracts were signed last fall, so they are ready to go. We will of course feature the Veteran’s Dinner and so many of your favorites from the past, and new items for this year. Mark your calendars for Olde Glory Days 2025, July 3rd-6th and LOOK FOR THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THIS PAST MONDAY ON THE OLDE GLORY DAYS FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/oldeglorydays/
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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 its well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” CISC…Summers Pharmacy…State Farm Ins…Clifton’s Carpets…Clinton Methodist Church…SFCC-Clinton…Square 109…Clinton Abstract and Title…Clinton Candle Co…Solid Value Contracting.
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2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week
May 12 – May 17
Transfer Station Free, for Selected Items, for City Residents
The 2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week will be May 12 – May 17. 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 12 – Friday, May 16, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday, May 17, 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 12 – Friday, May 16, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 17, 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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We help businesses: Analyze markets to find opportunities…Understand financials & secure funding
Build strategies for sustainable success. In 2024, we supported 10,422 clients and training attendees and helped drive $330.7M in increased sales! https://ow.ly/HKBu50VkIgN
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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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32nd Annual
AG-APPRECIATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SPONSOR: CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB
SATURDAY, JULY 19th, 2025
SHOTGUN START—8:30 AM
Format: 4 Person Scramble
Entry Fee $280.00 PER TEAM and includes games
CASH PRIZES PAY BACK 4 places for 2 flights
Over $1800.00 in cash paid out.
*based on 18 teams, subject to change.
SPONSOR YOUR OWN TEAM OF FOUR OR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL BE PAIRED WITH ANOTHER TWOSOME
CONTESTS:
Closest to the Pin
Longest Putt
Most Accurate Drive
Poker Draw
PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Please enter the following team in the Ag-Appreciation Tournament
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Contact golfer:__________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________Phone:______________________
2nd golfer:_________________________3rd golfer:____________________
4th golfer:_________________________
Please enclose check to: GCACC Ag Tournament
Mail to: 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
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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