I will try to get back to work as soon as I (David Lee) can, but I have lung cancer (never smoked) and my surgery is coming up May 13th. In the hospital from 3 to 7 days plus home recovery from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on what they find during surgery and what they have to do. So this is my last “Weekly Update” for a few weeks. I look forward to the next time I can report.
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YOUR Chamber of Commerce was at Sherman’s Plumbing and Heating Co. today (May 8th) as they are celebrating 105 years in business. Quite a few people were on hand as they gave away a lot of items. Here’s to at least 105 more years!
1733 N Gerhart Dr, Clinton, MO
www.shermanphc.com
+1 660-885-3375
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Olde Crow Antique & Flea is celebrating their one-year anniversary and YOUR Chamber of Commerce was there today (May 8th) to join in on the fun, as the big celebration is taking place tomorrow. If you’re going to this antique and flea store, allow yourself plenty of time because there is A LOT to see!
660-383-4476
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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and the Clinton Senior Center held a Chamber Business Connection today (5.5) as we celebrated Cinco de Mayo. It was ‘Taco Tuesday’.
Clinton Senior Center; Thanks for being a great host!
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
970 E. Sedalia St., Clinton, MO
Specialties
Dine-in and Delivery
+1 660-885-3482
information@goaging.org
The Clinton Senior Center serves adults 60 and older with programs and meals.
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Welcome New Chamber Member: Battle Buddy
Battle Buddy is a Missouri-based nonprofit dedicated to providing free, professionally trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD and disabilities. Our home-based program transforms lives by pairing rescue dogs with veterans in need.
309 E. OHIO ST, CLINTON, MO
www.battlebuddyforveterans.org
+1 888-991-2837
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Welcome New Chamber Member: First World Solutions
Clinton, MO
660-898-8530
abeebe148@gmail.com
First World Solutions exists as a catalyst for the people of Henry County to encourage and foster a community of care. Through recreational events, volunteer efforts and educational workshops, we can embody our mission of “educating, empowering and equipping people to live with purpose”.
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American Graffiti Cruise Night – May 9th
Here’s all the info you need in one place to make your night smooth—especially if this is your first cruise-in here!
Want to skip the merch lines?
Official event shirts will be available ahead of time at Legacy Memorials leading up to the event.
938 N 3rd St, Clinton, MO
(660) 890-0020
T-Shirt Pricing (Cash):
S–M–L–XL: $15
XXL & Larger: $20
Merchandise Details:
All items (shirts excluded) are USA-made- some are unavailable anywhere else!
Screen-authentic designs
No imported products
Prices will be lower than online! Not all items are shown! For all merchandise details and availability — come to the event!
Autographs not included—but you’ll have the chance to get items signed at the event (making them priceless!)
Event Schedule:
Parking opens at 12 PM
Registration starts at 4 PM
Movie on the lawn begins at dusk
This is shaping up to be a legendary night—and with FREE admission, there’s no reason to miss it!
Bring your friends, bring your ride, and come enjoy an incredible evening. See you there!
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Henry County Health Center · Looking for local support and resources? Don’t miss our 2026 Community Resource Fair at Henry County Health Center! Join us on Tuesday, May 12th, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at 111 N 3rd St, Clinton, to connect with amazing organizations like Center for Human Services – Missouri, Clinton Parents As Teachers, Home State Health, MU Extension in Henry County, Survival House, Healthy Blue, and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs!
Enjoy vendor giveaways, prize drawings, and a chance to discover valuable services for you and your family. This event is open to all Henry County residents—bring your questions and curiosity!
We can’t wait to see you there! For more info, call 660-885-8193.
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Event by Clinton Main Street
200 W Franklin St, Clinton, MO
Clinton Main St. Lunch & Learn Opportunity!
Join us on May 20th from 12–1 PM at the Clinton Rotary Club Building for an informative and engaging session:
“Missouri Small Business Development Center Tools & Resources”
Whether you’re an established business owner or dreaming of starting your own venture, this event is for YOU! Discover valuable no and low cost resources designed to help your business grow and succeed.
Featuring guest speaker: Paige Jones, Consultant from the Missouri Small Business Development Center
Walk away with practical tools, helpful insights, and resources you can actually use!
Hosted by Clinton Main Street Organization, and open to any and all businesses!
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your business and your future!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/HMpqnZthHvG7BTTV7
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Sponsorship Benefits
Your partnership with Olde Glory Days supports a fun-filled, family-focused, free event for the entire community AND offers you the opportunity to reach new customers and reinforce your message.
As a promotional partner, you will receive:
• Badges for the grand prize drawings
• Other advertising tie-ins where available
• Promotional mentions
• Signage on the grounds
• Discounted/complimentary booth space
No matter which level you choose, the partnership will contribute to your success-and ours!
For more information, call the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, 660-885-8166. All sponsors are listed in the OGD schedule program that will be completed in mid-June and given as handouts, highlighted on the Chamber and OGD Facebook pages and on the Clintonmo.com website.
2026 Olde Glory Days July 1st-July 5th
Your investment is an investment in Olde Glory Days’ continued success!
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Henry County Health Center Applications are OPEN for our senior citizens’ “Christmas in July” Angel Tree!
All Henry County residents 65 and older are eligible to register as Angels from now until June 30th. Pick up an application today at Henry County Health Center and Clinton Senior Center / Care Connection for Aging Services. Gifts will be distributed in July, with more information to follow soon. For now, be sure to register for the Senior Angel Tree for Henry County’s Christmas in July!
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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” Golden Valley Disposal…Meadows Contracting…Golden Valley Eagles…Meadow Lake Golf Club…Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare…McKinley Tire and Auto…Golden Valley Serenity Spa…Max Motors in Clinton…Green Streets Market…Mallard’s Roadhouse.
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Clinton Schools BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR REGISTRATION–The annual Bright Futures Back To School Fair for Clinton students will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 4-6 p.m. at the Benson Center, in conjunction with the MidDay Optimists’ Henry County school supply distribution.
The Back to School Fair is for students (PreK-12th grade) attending the Clinton School District for the 2026-2027 school year. All items are offered free of charge to families in financial need who have pre-registered by the deadline.
**DEADLINE FOR FORM SUBMISSION IS MAY 15th!**
REGISTER HERE- https://forms.gle/HefYegjpF6hfVWEG9
If you should have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school social worker.
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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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The Pediatric Place Family First Initiative–We’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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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.
2026 Clinton Tourism/Chamber of Commerce/Clinton Main Street/Henry Co. Museum
Schedule of Events (events will be added as the year continues)
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
Heartland Comm. Theatre, “Southern Fried Funeral “: 6/18-21
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
Demolition Derby: 7/25
Elks State Golf Tournament: 8/1-2
Golden Valley Train Show: 8/8
Ag Dinner: 8/17
Demolition Derby: 8/22
Ag Golf Tournament: 8/29
Brian Sowers Scholarship Tournament: 9/11-13
Miss Golden Valley Pageant: 9/12
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 Industry–Looking 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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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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