The next ‘Business Connection” luncheon for the Chamber of Commerce will be coming up Aug. 12th from 12 till 1pm.
This will take place on the State Fair Community College campus, 1701 North 2nd Street in Clinton.
Lunch will be provided. Find out what SFCC may be able to offer you!
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NOMINATE YOUR 2026 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 24th at 6pm at the Benson Center).
Please return completed nomination forms to:
Ag Committee/Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735
Nomination forms are due by Monday, Aug. 10th, 2026.
For more information, just call 660-885-8166.
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The 33rd Annual Ag Appreciation Scholarship Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, will be held Aug. 29th at the Clinton Country Club. It’s a 4-Person Scramble and entry fee is $280.00 per team and that includes four games. Shotgun start at 8:30am. Sponsor your own team of four or you and your partner will be paired with another twosome.
For more information, call 660-885-8166.
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The next Chamber Ambassador Luncheon is coming up Sept. 15th from 11am till 1pm at the Elks Banquet Room in Clinton.
Hear from a panel of local business, childcare provider, and Child Care Works experts on how the program is working in our community.
Also, a presentation by Henry Co. Sheriff Aaron Brown and Gary French from the Henry Co. Health Dept. They will be talking about Project Lifesaver.
There will be a question-and-answer session.
Contact the Clinton Chamber to purchase tickets at 660-885-8166 or email joyce@clintonmo.com.
Chamber members: $25
Non-members: $30
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The next Conscious Discipline presentation will be on Aug. 13th from 8:15-3:15. The presentation will focus on Building Safety Through Composure and Assertiveness. It’s taught by Cathy Lancelotta, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor.
Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive social-emotional learning program, designed to help adults manage their own emotions and behaviors, and then teach these skills to children. It emphasizes self-regulation, safety, connection, and problem-solving skills for both adults and children.
This will take place at the Benson Center in Clinton, 1008 E. Sedalia Ave. Lunch will be provided. Early registration is $30 per person, $40 at the door on the day of the event. You can receive 6 hours of MO Professional Development Credit.
For more information, just call 660-885-8166.
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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 members’ 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” Harrison Chiropractic…Kiely/Huenefeldt Real Estate…Haven at Hedgewood Estates…Kenton Place…Hawthorn Bank…Kelly Griffey Photography…Heartland Comm. Theatre…KC Quality Exteriors…Helm Plumbing, HVAC…Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission.
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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.
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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (8.7-8.9)
Under Section 144.049, RSMo, Missouri’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by statute, are exempt from all state and local sales or use taxes for this time period only.
All qualifying sales for the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will have a sales and use tax rate of zero percent and should be reported as a negative adjustment on sales and use tax returns.
The 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 7 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, August 9 at midnight.
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Clinton Animal Shelter·We are looking for pet friendly businesses in the Clinton area that would allow us to come in and do PET POP UPS. This might only be 1 to 3 dogs, or it could be a kennel of cats or kittens.
We would advertise ahead of time that we are going to be at your business, and it would only be for an hour or two or however long you would allow us to stay. No work on your part! Just allow us to hang out. This gives people another place to come to meet the pet besides the shelter.
These types of events get our homeless pets out in public and seen. It also gets them more socialization and out of the shelter. In the long run, we hope it helps them find their forever home.
To get put on the list of places that would do a Pet Pop Up or for more details please email – tlbwilliams94@gmail.com or call/text 660-351-2834.
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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare·
Need a helping hand? Project Connect brings more than 50 organizations together under one roof to connect individuals and families with free health services, support programs and community resources.
Join us Friday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benson Convention Center in Clinton.
No appointments, no insurance and no fees required. Free lunch and transportation assistance are available. Learn more by calling 660-890-7406.
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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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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!