WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 7/25/24

The annual Ag Scholarship Golf Tournament was held on Sat., July 20th at Meadow Lake Golf Club. Huge thanks to our sponsors and players. Money raised helps the Ag Committee hand out $1,000 scholarships each year.

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Welcome New Chamber Member: Smith’s Edible Creations.

Everything is better dipped in chocolate!!  We provide an assortment of fresh fruit arrangements and chocolate dipped fruit, along with cheesecake, brownies, and cupcakes.

1715 E Ohio St  660-217-2293  smithsediblecreations24@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561100426783

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Our Ambassadors of the Clinton Chamber held a ribbon cutting on July 19th at a new business on the Downtown Square; Blue Collar Technology Group.

208 W Jefferson St  Clinton, MO  (660) 383-1339

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The Chamber and our Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting, also on July 19th, for a new business in town; Gathering House.  They are a home decor boutique and event space located @ 1321 E Ohio Clinton, MO.

shopgatheringhouse.com

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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce has been working with E&M Consulting for three years now. We have found they are a very professional company and they have supplied us with the directories we have at the Chamber, and around town, and we give these out to folks several times a week. If someone from E&M Consulting contacts you, they are legit and working for our Chamber. Feel free to give Joyce or I a call here at your Chamber if you have any questions.

E&M Consulting, Inc. is working on producing our Community Guide. The publication will be available in both print and digital formats. E&M is currently contacting all members about advertising opportunities available. The publication will be mailed to every member – 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!

Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce

200 South Main Street

Clinton, MO 64735

Phone: 660-885-8166

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Missouri Humanities·Ready, set, VOTE…for Clinton, MO!

Voting has begun for the next round of Small Town Showcase! Click the link below to cast your vote and help choose which five Missouri communities will be featured in a short film and podcast. Voting closes on October 1st!

VOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/eSrjcEvi2ZLXc1TA9

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Heartland Community Theatre is pleased to announce the latest edition of our upcoming Sunday Movie Matinee at 2:00 p.m., on July 28th, 2024. FREE movie matinees are held on the 4th Sunday of each month, barring cancellation.  This month’s feature presentation is “A Summer Place” (1959), starring Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy, Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue. While visiting Pine Island, a summer resort off the coast of Maine, a romance rekindles between a businessman and a former flame, while their teenage children begin a romance of their own, both with drastic consequences.  Again, admission is always FREE, along with popcorn and beverages. We wish to say “THANK YOU” and extend our appreciation to everyone who has, and continues to support Heartland Community Theatre.  Hope to see everyone this Sunday afternoon at the Heartland Community Theatre, 108 North Washington, Clinton.

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We are excited to announce a new endeavor for our Small Business Development Center!  Starting July 31st, we will provide a quarterly meeting for business owners wanting to collaborate with other like-minded people, as well as get a little education and/or business updates from the SBDC. These will be offered in two locations on the same date…one at the Sedalia campus, and one at the Lake campus.  This will be a “floating” meeting, and we will ask if businesses would like to sponsor the event at their location in the future (provide coffee and donuts, and location). Our hope is to have the meetings throughout the 13 County region we serve. There will be no cost for the meeting, but registration is required so we know how many to plan for.

Kelly Asbury, EDFP, CGBP, Director

Missouri Small Business Development Center

The LearningForce

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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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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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Cruise to Clinton Cruise Night is a cruise-in held on the Clinton, MO Square, from 4pm till 7pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month from May thru October.  Plenty of shade and parking available, with food vendors on site and a DJ playing music and giveaways. After several cruise nights there will be an actual short cruise.  All rides welcome…50/50 raffle…For all the details, check out Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook or email mattwray1968@gmail.com.

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The Henry Co. Fair’s annual Demolition Derby is coming up Saturday, July 27th beginning at 7pm at the Fairgrounds in Clinton.  Admission for adults is $15…Ages 5-10, $5…Four and under, free.  Alcohol will be served on the grounds; however, no coolers are allowed. 

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Soul Survivor Camp is a youth day camp in the Artesian Park for kids ages 8 to 14. July 29 through August 2, 8am to 5pm. Kids will have a fun week in the park with fun and games, crafts, swimming, Bible studies, sports and much more. This is a free event and lunch is included. Sponsored by area churches. For more information contact Debbie Glasscock at 660-885-2909

Link to register: https://firstbaptist.churchcenter.com/regi…/events/2291388

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Emancipation Celebration, Aug. 2nd-4th at Hurt Park in Clinton from 10am till 10pm.  3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, corn hole, talent show, bbq contest, contests for all ages, activities for kids and adults, Sunday service, food vendors, booths and more.  andresteward60 @gmail.com.

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1st Annual 5K Run/Walk In Person and Virtual.  Aug. 10th starting at 7am.  Presented by Clinton Christian Academy.  T-shirts, medals, music, food, refreshments and more.  For more information, call 573-723-2766 or jcotten@clintonacademy.org.

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Clinton’s American Legion Post #14 is looking for hole sponsors and teams for their annual fund raising 3-person scramble golf tournament.  The tournament will be held at the Clinton Country Club on Aug. 11th with a shotgun start at 8:30am.  Proceeds from this tournament go to the American Legion Youth and Veterans programs.  For all the details, just call Kenny at 660-351-2184.

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Get ready for the Ultimate Action-Packed RODEO event for ALL AGES.  At the Henry County Fair in Clinton August 16th & 17th.  Come see Bull Riding and Barrel Racing.  See the best in Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc and Team Roping.  Pyrotechnics too!  Its two nights of Family Fun, Friday and Saturday, August 16th & 17th, at 8pm.  Sponsored in part by the Clinton Tourism Association. 

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Please consider nominating someone. Thanks!

NOMINATE YOUR 2024 AG PERSON OF THE YEAR! Sponsored by the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Nominees for the Ag Person of the Year should have contributed outstanding service to the Clinton area agricultural community.  The award is presented at the Ag Appreciation Dinner and Auction each August (this year on the 19th at 6pm at the Benson Center).

Nomination forms are due by Monday, Aug. 5th, 2024.  660-885-8166 for more information. 

51st Annual Salute to Ag for the Clinton/Henry County Area

The Agri-Business Team of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our annual dinner and auction this year. We are finalizing plans for the celebration of the 51st Annual Salute to Ag for the Clinton/Henry County Area. The plans for the Annual Ag Dinner on Monday, August 19, 2024, are to recognize how important agriculture is to our local economy. We would appreciate your participation to help show your agriculture clients and customers just how important they are to you and to our area.

Show your agriculture related customers how much you have appreciated their business over the years by furnishing these farm families with tickets for the Ag Appreciation Dinner on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The PACESETTERS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM is available again this year and the Agri-Business Team invites you to participate by recognizing and honoring farm families who have kept the interests in agriculture alive and well over the past quarter century and through past generations.

This year’s steak dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. at the Benson Convention Center, followed by the recognition of the Agri-Business Person of the year and the annual 4H/FFA Steer and Ham Auction.

Those in attendance at the end of the evening will be eligible to win cash prizes, for the first time ever.  For more information, call 660-885-8166.

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STARTING AND MANAGING A SMALL BUSINESS

Date: 9/4/2024    Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)    Registration Deadline: 8/28/2024 4:00 PM (CDT)

Fee: No Fee    Point of Contact: Kelly Asbury (660) 596-7350

Location: State Fair Community College – Clinton Campus | Room 406 | 1701 N 2nd St., Clinton MO 64735

Training Topics: Starting a Business

Description:

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.

At the end of this learning experience, you will be able to:

Identify resources that will assist you in starting a business in Missouri

Identify areas in which you need additional training or assistance for the operation of your business

Find out if business ownership is for you!

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Primitive Olde Crow & Winery, LLC – Clinton  Join us for Fall Junkfest on September 14.  Experience a fun-filled day of shopping, delicious food, and entertainment for all ages. Explore a variety of vendor booths, enjoy tasty pizza, wine, and beer, and let the kids have a blast in the bounce house!  Location: Primitive Olde Crow Winery, Clinton  Vendor registration is now open! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event.

Sign up as a vendor : https://form.jotform.com/241995131848062

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/823814923181044

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Piccadilly 2024: The Real Housewives of Piccadilly    September 17 @ 5:30 pm    Grab all your girlfriends and get ready for a night of glitz & glam at The Real Housewives Piccadilly September 17th!  *Tickets go on sale August 1st, more details to come!

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Your friends with C.A.R.E. and the Clinton Animal Shelter will be hosting a fabulous event to help their homeless pets and they are looking for your help to make it happen.  On Oct. 5th, they will present; Playing for Paws!  This will be a Vegas Night Event like no other because it supports the pets!  Playing for Paws will be held in the banquet room at the Clinton Elks Lodge from 7 till 10pm.    You can sponsor a game table, a table for 6, donate items and more.  For all the details, call 660-885-7999.