WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 8/9/24

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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SAVE THE DATE:  Sept. 18th; Economic Development Luncheon.  Join the Chamber and Economic Development director Mark Dawson for a discussion on what’s going on in Clinton.  For details, just go the Chamber’s Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/ 

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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” AAA Property Management…Wizard Lawn and Landscaping…Wilder RV…Adair Village…A.I. Bottling…Whitehead Consultants…White River Marine Group (Tracker)…Advantage Home Care…Ag Pro Insurance…White Flower Quilt Shop.

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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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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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TOMORROW (8.10.24)  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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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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BBBS Golf Tournament  The 9th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament will be Aug. 17th at 8am.  Four person scramble-$400/team.  Morning and afternoon flights.  Three flights paid.  Entry includes beer while it lasts, cart, small swag bag, all add ons.  Call Ryan at Meadow Lake Golf Club in Clinton at 660-885-5124.

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The Ladies Salad Luncheon will be held on August 17th, 2024 in the Historic Delozier Building (201 West Franklin St.). The event will begin at 12:00 p.m.! Marilynn Henry will be presenting on “Feed Sacks to Fashion”.  Come on down and reserve your spot now, there are only 80 tickets available and they always sell out! Tickets are $20.  The Henry County Museum is a chance to take a step back in time and explore a bygone era!  660-885-8414  hcmomuseum@gmail.com  hcmomuseum.org

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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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State Horseshoe Championship Tournament

FREE

Doubles Tournament – August 30th, begins at 9AM  Singles Tournament – August 31st, begins at 9AM  Singles Tournament – September 1-2, begins at 9AM  MOHPA will also host a kids swim party on Saturday, August 31st from 6-8 PM ONLY at the Indoor Aquatic Center! All local children are invited to attend, free of charge!  VENUE-Benson Center.  ORGANIZER-Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association

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Clinton Main Street · TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!! Purchase your ticket for the Clinton Main Street 2024 Piccadilly now at the link below or in person at the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Event details: Tuesday September 17th at 5:30pm. $40 per ticket includes dinner and dessert. Get ready for a glamorous evening filled with drama, fashion, and fabulousness. Join us at the Benson Convention Center for a night you won’t forget. Rub shoulders with the elite, sip on cocktails, enjoy a spectacular dinner, and immerse yourself in the world of the Real Housewives as we raise money through our Piccadilly auction to help preserve our Historic Clinton Downtown. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the glitz and glam firsthand. Grab your friends and get ready to indulge in a night of luxury and entertainment!

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/real-housewives-of…

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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.