The last time you heard from me in this weekly update was on May 8th. As The Grateful Dead one sang, ‘what a long, strange trip it’s been’.
I told you I would try to get back to work as soon as I (David Lee) could, but I had lung cancer (never smoked), and my surgery was coming up May 13th. I thought…in the hospital from 3 to 7 days plus home recovery from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on what they found during surgery and what they had to do.
Well… They removed three known areas of cancer and found one more…then fluid started to build up in my lung, so another surgery was performed…then my sodium level went very low and I crashed. The hospital called in their Chaplin to be with my family that were there, but I made it back. There are 10 days in the hospital that I don’t remember a thing.
After being released on May 29th, I made it back to work on June 13th and have gradually worked my way back to full time. I am still weak and slow, but I feel good and ready to work for our businesses and others in the Clinton area. Thanks for all the cards, emails, phone calls, stopping by the office and more. That means the world to me.
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This week, we re-started 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” Guardians of the Children…Legacy Memorials…H&E West MO Veterinary Clinic…Legacy Bank…Hampton Inn…Kustom Kat Contractors…Hankins Grain…Klassen Construction Co…Harper Pump Co…King’s Appliance Center.
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Here’s just a little of what YOUR Chamber has been up to since mid-May:
Welcome New Chamber Member: Ag City
Connecting farmers, ag businesses & neighbors to grow a stronger, more sustainable future for local agriculture. https://linktr.ee/agcity.us
Your Chamber got to celebrate the ribbon cutting with Ag City. A “Little piece of Heaven off of Highway 7”. Congratulations to Bill and the gang! https://agcity.us/
Your Chamber celebrated the ribbon cutting of Melt My Hart Pet Boarding!
842 SE 100th Rd, Clinton
660-351-8943
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce held our Legislative Luncheon. Speakers included Chamber President Jared Goodbrake…Ambassador Chair Amber Hansen…Mayor Carla Moberly…Presiding Commissioner Jim Stone…State Representative Jim Kalberloh…Senator Sandy Crawford…Tucker Jobes, a representative for Senator Eric Schmitt…Ka’Von Johnson, a representative for Congressman Mark Alford…and Jon Roberts-MarksNelson Group, Clinton’s new Economic Development team.
Today’s program was given by David Lee from the Clinton Chamber of Commerce who spoke on the upcoming Olde Glory Days celebration.
Other than a pretty good rainstorm on Sat. aft., Olde Glory Days seemed to be a huge hit, and plans are underway for 2027.
July 7th-The former Economic Developer for the City of Clinton, Mark Dawson, met with Clinton’s new Economic Developers from Springline Advisory. This company started work for the City on July 1st and continues to learn what Clinton and Henry Co. has to offer. The City, Chamber and others are looking forward to what Springline Advisory can do for us.
Welcome New Chamber Member:
Haven At Hedgewood Estates 117 315 P Road Lot 5, Clinton
219-895-7385 havenathedgewoodestates.com
Welcome New Chamber Member: Restoration Cottage Wellness and Aesthetics
905 W. Ohio Street, Clinton 660-910-4022
https://www.restorationcottagewellness.com/ restorationcottage1@gmail.com
Novus LifeCare is celebrating their one-year anniversary in Clinton along with a ribbon-cutting for their new location on the Square.
Novus is now located at 136 S. Main. https://www.novuslifecare.com/
https://www.facebook.com/novuslifecare Home Health: (660) 885 5088 Hospice: (660) 890 2014
Welcome New Chamber Member: Golden Goddess Oasis Ribbon Cutting on July 20th.
Helping you glow with confidence. A relaxing space where self-care, wellness, and feeling your boss. 660-924-0105 131 W Franklin St., Clinton, MO (Downtown Square)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591379261384 goldensoasis@outlook.com
Welcome New Chamber Member: Frank’s Fish Shack
Monday 12pm – 6pm
Friday 12pm – 7pm
Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Order Online: www.franksfishshack.com +1 816-935-3183 9332 E Highway 7, Clinton, MO
With their office remodel underway this spring, Dody Legacy Group had to postpone Galen’s 40th business anniversary recognition, but today it was time to celebrate!
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recognized Galen’s 40 years in the business. There was also an Open House to tour their newly remodeled space.
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Time is running out!! 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.