Events for May 2019
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
May 1    Ribbon Cutting: Allstate- Jayne Young
Join us as we welcome new member 
Allstate- Jayne Young

Directory Update:
Representatives:
 
Jayne Young - Agency Owner
Address:  830 W. Mt Vernon St, ste 10
Phone:(417) 714-0774 (work)
Website:  http://www.allstate.com/jayneyoung
Business Categories:  Insurance

Any business organization new to the chamber, moving to a new location, remodeling its facility, under new ownership or management is welcome to host a ribbon cutting ceremony as long as that business is a member in good standing of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Other events or anniversaries may also qualify.
Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Allstate - Jayne Young
Jayne Young - Agency Owner
830 W. Mt Vernon St, ste 10
Nixa, MO 65714
jayneyoung5@icloud.com
(417) 714-0774 (work)
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
11:30 am.
May 2    National Day of Prayer at The Bridge Church

National Day of Prayer will take place at The Bridge Church on May 4 starting at 7:00am.  Following the prayer service, community leaders will share what prayer means to them and we will enjoy a light breakfast.
Date: May 2, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: The Bridge Church
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 4
Fees/Admission: Free
May 2    Sucker Days Meeting
Sucker Days Committee meetings allow Nixa's local community members to get involved with our annual music, arts, and crafts festival. We will discuss all of the latest updates and changes to schedule, including exciting new ideas that will make our next festival the biggest and best it's ever been!
Date: May 2, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixasuckerday.com
Location: Located in the Total Highspeed Community Room at the Chamber
Contact: Samantha Kelley or Haley Hubbard
EMail: suckerday@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Starts at 1PM and ends around 2PM 
 
May 3    Walmart Ribbon Cutting

Walmart of Nixa Re-Grand Opening Celebration
Starts at 8am at the Nixa Walmart
Special Event with all sorts of activities and programs. 


 
Date: May 3, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Nixa Walmart      
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 3rd
8:00am - 9am
May 6    May NXYP Mixer at Morning Day Cafe
Date: May 6, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.nxyp.com
Location: Morning Day Cafe
105 S. Main Street, Nixa MO 
Downtown Nixa

 
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday May 6th 
4:00 to 6:00 pm 
Fees/Admission: FREE TO ATTEND
EVERYONE WELCOME
May 6    Nixa Planning & Zoning Meeting
City of Nixa Planning and Zoning Commission meets the 1st Monday of each month. Agenda can be viewed at www.nixachamber.com
May be changed if a federal holiday is the first Monday. Visit www.nixa.com for updated information
Date: May 6, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.Nixa.com
Location:
Nixa City Hall
715 W Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: City of Nixa (417) 725-3785
Date/Time Details:
Meetings are held the first Monday of the month, or Tuesday, if  Monday is a holiday.
May 7    Jenkins CPA Chamber Luncheon May 7th

FREE SUCKER FISH SAMPLES
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED SUCKER FISH
Come early for a sample of Sucker Fish before the meeting starts while supplies last.  Cookers will be on    frying Sucker Fish and showing how it’s done.  Better get there early so you don’t miss out.

 MAIN TOPIC: Show Me Christian County Update
Time for an update Andrea Sitzes on the status of our workforce and new programs she can assist businesses with regarding payroll and more.

 



 
Date: May 7, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: The Bridge
308 W Mt. Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714

Across the street from McDonald's
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Discount will be given at checkout for early reservations.

ATTENTION NEW CHECK IN SYSTEM
To speed up the event check in process, we will be issuing a QR code system. We are highly encouraging PRE EVENT registration to assist in this process.  
Step 1: Please register and pre-pay online before the luncheon.
Step 2: You will be sent an email with a QR code.
Step 3:  Print the QR code or have it ready on your phone to show when you check in.
 
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING YOUR QR CODE.. PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE BEFORE THE EVENT.  EMAIL HERE or Call (417) 725-1545
Fees/Admission:
Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $15. Registration the day of the event is $20.
Future Members/Guests: $20
Note:  When registering online, discounts will be applied during checkout.
 
Please note the NACC Policy as approved by the Board of Directors:
Chamber Functions Involving Reservations:
For Chamber functions involving reservations: reservations not canceled at least 48 hours in advance, refunds will not be available.  At that point, we have already given a solid headcount to our caterers and you should come anyway.  You never know what you are going to miss.  

You may give your QR code to another person for entry.  So, if you cannot attend, bonus someone else. 
May 8    Ribbon Cutting: Infinity Jewelrs, LLC
Join us as we welcome new member 
Infinity Jewelers, LLC
Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Faith Robinson

Address:  805 N. Main St
Phone:
Website: 
Business Categories:  Custom Jewelry 

Any business organization new to the chamber, moving to a new location, remodeling its facility, under new ownership or management is welcome to host a ribbon cutting ceremony as long as that business is a member in good standing of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Other events or anniversaries may also qualify.
Date: May 8, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Infinity Jewelrs, LLC
805 N. Main St.
Nixa, MO   65714
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
11:30 am.
May 9    Sucker Days Meeting
Sucker Days Committee meetings allow Nixa's local community members to get involved with our annual music, arts, and crafts festival. We will discuss all of the latest updates and changes to schedule, including exciting new ideas that will make our next festival the biggest and best it's ever been!
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixasuckerday.com
Location: Located in the Total Highspeed Community Room at the Chamber
Contact: Samantha Kelley or Haley Hubbard
EMail: suckerday@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Starts at 1PM and ends around 2PM 
 
May 9    Nixa School Board Meeting
The monthly school board meeting will be held at Main Street Elementary.

Click here for more info and agendas.
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixapublicschools.net
Location:
Faught Adminsitration Center
Community Room
301 S Main
Nixa MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Schools Central Office (417) 875-5400
Date/Time Details:
Held the 2nd Thursday of each month
May 10 - May 12    City of Nixa Garage Sale Weekend
https://www.nixa.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2718/17?curm=5&cury=2019

 
Date: May 10, 2019
Time: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://nixa.com
Location:  The annual Nixa Citywide Garage Sale is coming up on Mother's Day weekend. May 10-12. No garage sale permits are needed on that weekend. Any other time of year, you will need to apply for a garage sale permit at City Hall or online.
Date/Time Details: Mother's Day Weekend.
May 10-12
Fees/Admission: No permits needed for this weekend only.
May 14    XMIN Breakfast May 2019
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: TBD
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce 417-725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details:

BREAKFAST MEETING
7:30am-9am

 

Fees/Admission:
Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $15. Registration the day of the event is $20.
Future Members/Guests: $20
Note:  When registering online, discounts will be applied during checkout.
 
Please note the NACC Policy as approved by the Board of Directors:
Chamber Functions Involving Reservations:
For Chamber functions involving reservations: reservations not canceled at least 48 hours in advance, refunds will not be available.  At that point, we have already given a solid headcount to our caterers and you should come anyway.  You never know what you are going to miss.  

You may give your QR code to another person for entry.  So, if you cannot attend, bonus someone else. 
May 17 - May 18    Nixa Sucker Days Music, Arts, and Crafts Festival
A local barber named Finis Gold started Nixa Sucker Days in 1957, and it has since been a longstanding tradition with the people of Nixa, Missouri. Locals would often close up shop and skip school for the day to go grabbin’ for Suckers. Nixa Sucker Days was the result of this annual tradition. This event provides fun for all ages. The event will have kids rides, a beer garden, art shows, vendors, and more. It is a great way to bring the community together and truly#experiencenixa.
Date: May 17, 2019
Website: https://www.nixasuckerday.org/
Location: Downtown Main Street 
Nixa, MO
EMail: suckerday@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 17th 6 pm Starts at Nixa Junior High-FREE
· Christian County Shrine Sucker Day Parade
Friday, May 17th 7pm-10pm Downtown Nixa
· FREE KIDS RIDES
· Live Music and Beer Garden
· Food Trucks
· Some Booths Open
Saturday, May 18th 9a-10pm
· Booths Open at 9 am
· Xpress Tax Talent Show 9a-12pm
· Beer Garden Opens at 12:30 with Live Music
· Free Kids Rides and Inflatables All Day
· Great Southern Farm Zone with Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Antique Tractors All Day
· Central Bank Gospel Stage 12pm-6pm
· Little Miss Nixa Pageant 2 pm
· Street Performers-All Day
· Nixa High School Pottery Demonstrations-All Day
…….and More to Come!
 
Fees/Admission: Free to attend
May 18    City of Nixa Citywide Clean up
CURBSIDE PICK-UP

Citizens must have their acceptable items at the curb no later than 7:00 am the morning of Saturday, May 18th, 2019, for pick-up and are encouraged to put items out the night before as we will be running multiple trucks.
Any non-acceptable items that are included will be left at the curb for disposal by the resident.
Crews cannot access personal property to assist in moving items to the curb.
Clean-up WILL NOT take place at businesses, apartment buildings or at vacant homes.

Acceptable Items: Furniture - Indoor/Outdoor, Clothing, Microwaves, Small lumber projects (Must be cut in 4' or smaller sections and no bigger than 4" in diameter no more than 10-15 pieces), Hand and Power Tools, Toys, Television/Monitors, Weed Eaters, Power tools (Must be drained of all fuel and oil), Beds/Mattresses, Carpeting/Padding (Must be cut in 4' or smaller sections), Grills - NO Propane tanks.

NON ACCEPTED ITEMS: Tires, Medical Items (Needles), Propane Tanks, Appliances, Home Remodeling Projects, Rocks, Bricks, Concrete, Fluorescent/CFL/HID bulbs, Hazardous Waste (including paint, oil, aerosol cans, fertilizers, etc.), Brush/Limbs/Yard waste, Bulk Liquids, Batteries, No Vehicle/Large Engine Parts (Motors, Doors, Hoods, etc.)
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Saturday May 18th, 2019
May 18    Opening Ceremonies/Ribbon Cutting: Nixa Sucker Days and Nixa Chamber
Join us as we celebrate the Nixa Chamber partnering with Nixa Sucker Days to reboot our town festival.  


Any business organization new to the chamber, moving to a new location, remodeling its facility, under new ownership or management is welcome to host a ribbon cutting ceremony as long as that business is a member in good standing of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Other events or anniversaries may also qualify.
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location: Downtown Nixa
City parking lot under the big tent. 
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday May 18th
11:30-12:30 during opening ceremonies

 
May 18    Ribbon Cutting: Nixa Sucker Day Arts & Crafts Festival
Join us as we cut the ribbon for Nixa Sucker Day Arts & Crafts Festival
 
Date: May 18, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://nixasuckerday.org
Location: Main Street 
Big Tent
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Arpil 17, 2019
 11:30 am.
May 20    Nixa City Council Meeting
Effective June 2011:
Regular meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. When a regular meeting falls on a holiday, the Council shall meet the following day at the same time and place.

Open to the public.

Agenda can be viewed at www.nixa.com
City Council page
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixa.com
Location: Nixa City Hall   
715 W Mt Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
Enter east doors
Contact: City of Nixa 417-725-3785
May 21    WWIN Luncheon 5/21/19

Catering by Walkabout Cafe
All members are welcome and encouraged to bring a door prize.
Date: May 21, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location:
Nixa Chamber Training Room
106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 5
Nixa MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:30 am -11:45 am: Networking
11:45 am:  Lunch 
12:00 pm -1:00 pm:  Program




 
Fees/Admission:
Members: $12 by 11:30 am on previous Friday; then $15. Registration the day of the event is $20.
Future Members/Guests: $20
Note:  When registering online, discounts will be applied during checkout.
 
Please note the NACC Policy as approved by the Board of Directors:
Chamber Functions Involving Reservations:
For Chamber functions involving reservations: reservations not canceled at least 48 hours in advance, refunds will not be available.  At that point, we have already given a solid headcount to our caterers and you should come anyway.  You never know what you are going to miss.  

You may give your QR code to another person for entry.  So, if you cannot attend, bonus someone else. 
May 22    Managing Your Online Market Listings with Google, Yelp and Other Low or No-Cost Websites

​​Managing Your Online Market Listings with Google, Yelp and Other Low or No-Cost Websites:  There are so many ways to get found online and each one offers you an opportunity to reach new customers! In this informative seminar you will learn how to:
  • Get your business listed on Google;
  • Claim, verify and manage your Google local listing;
  • Handle issues with your Google listing;
  • Claim and manage your business page on Yelp!;
  • Find and list your business on other helpful low and no-cost websites.

This seminar will also address the basics of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) including understanding how Google indexes websites and what keywords/key phrases you should be using to help customers locate your business in Google’s search engine.


Join us for this incredibly helpful seminar which seeks give you clarity on:

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Date: May 22, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Nixa Chamber Office
Total Highspeed Community Room
106 W Sherman Way, Suite 6
Nixa, MO    
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May 22
9:30 to 11:30 am 
Fees/Admission: Workshop Fee:
$10.00 for Chamber Member
$20.00 for NonChamber Member
May 23    Sucker Days Meeting
Sucker Days Committee meetings allow Nixa's local community members to get involved with our annual music, arts, and crafts festival. We will discuss all of the latest updates and changes to schedule, including exciting new ideas that will make our next festival the biggest and best it's ever been!
Date: May 23, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.nixasuckerday.com
Location: Located in the Total Highspeed Community Room at the Chamber
Contact: Samantha Kelley or Haley Hubbard
EMail: suckerday@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Starts at 1PM and ends around 2PM 
 
May 27    WWIN Steering Team Meeting
This steering team plans and promotes monthly WWIN meetings.
 Our aim is to provide an opportunity to develop personal and professional skills through networking, training, education and, of course, socializing!

The Ultimate eXchange of Information

By participating in the networking events offered by the Chamber, we have not only learned more about our community but have developed lasting business relationships.?  

 The Working Women In Nixa (NACC) at the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce provides a forum for women working in the Nixa/Christian county/Springfield business community.

Date: May 27, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.NixaChamber.com
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
​Nixa Chamber of Commerce

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 6
Nixa, Mo  65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
(4TH Monday of every month--the first Monday after the WWIN Luncheon)
May 27    Christian County Nonprofit Roundtable
This is a meeting for Christian County social service nonprofit executives.  It is intended to provide an opportunity for organizations to share resources, information and referrals.  Bring business cards, brochures, referral forms, etc to share.  Bring your own lunch.
Date: May 27, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Total Highspeed Community Room
​Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce

106 W. Sherman Way, Suite 5
Nixa MO 65714
Date/Time Details: 11:30 am to 1 pm

Held on the fourth Monday of each month unless it falls on a holiday in that case it will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month.
May 28    NACC Board of Directors Meeting --
The mission of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce is to be recognized as the premier business organization by influencing Nixa and the greater Ozarks area through leadership and education while focusing on economic and business development.
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.nixachamber.com
Location:
Total Highspeed Community Room
Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
106 W. Sherman Way
Nixa, MO 65714
Contact: Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce (417) 725-1545
EMail: info@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: The Board of Directors meeting is held the last Tuesday of every month.
May 29    Ribbon Cutting: The Clever Barn
Join us as we welcome new member 
The Clever Barn
Directory Update:
Representatives:
 Laura Walden, Owner/Operator

Address:  3647 Jasmine Rd, Clever, MO
Phone: (417) 350-2343
Website:  https://www.thecleverbarn.com/
Business Categories:  Event Center

Any business organization new to the chamber, moving to a new location, remodeling its facility, under new ownership or management is welcome to host a ribbon cutting ceremony as long as that business is a member in good standing of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Other events or anniversaries may also qualify.
Date: May 29, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Clever Barn
Laura Walden
 - Owner/Operator
3647 Jasmine Rd
Clever, MO 65631
EMail: rsvp@nixachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, May  29, 2019
12:00 pm.