Posts tagged Business & Industry Review
Posts tagged Business & Industry Review
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce
What’s Happening the Week of 2/20/12
Business After Hours – Tuesday, February 21stfrom 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Undercliff Grill & Bar at 6385 Old Hwy. 71. Co-sponsored by Undercliff Grill & Bar and Your Net Working. Come and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages and enjoy a fun evening and network with your fellow Chamber Members! See you there!
Chamber Hours
Your Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce Office will be closed Monday, February 20thin observance of Presidents’ Day.
Please add the following new member to your Chamber Business Directory:
Suzie Crossno – Great Health Now
405 Geyer Rd.; Neosho
(417) 592-2244
Health & Fitness
Business & Industry Review
The 20th Annual Business & Industry Review is scheduled for March 16th & 17th at the Neosho High School Cafeteria. Show hours are Friday – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Business to Business) and Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Open to the public). The theme is “Roaring 20’s” (Celebrating 20 Years of the Business & Industry Review). Please incorporate this theme in your booth! Booth colors are black and gold.
A new feature on Friday night at our “Business to Business Night” will be our booth spotlights! We are looking for 6 sponsors ($50 sponsorship plus provide a door prize). We will spotlight a business that evening by giving you (the sponsor) the opportunity to make a special announcement (over the PA system) where you can say a few words about your business plus we will draw for your door prize. Everyone who attends Friday night will receive a ticket when they enter to be eligible for these special drawings (must be present to win)! Please contact our Chamber Office to sign-up for this sponsorship!
“Neosho Night” at the Springfield Cardinals
We are in the process of selecting the date for our “Neosho Night” at the Springfield Cardinals and we would like your input on which day is best for you to attend. Please go to the following link and take our 1 question poll – http://goo.gl/0i19N.
Talkington Foundation Ham ‘n Bean Supper
Talkington Foundation invites you to their Ham ‘n Bean Supper on Tuesday, February 28thfrom 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Talkington Foundation Building at Valley & McCord St. A minimum donation of $5.00 per person.
First Friday Coffee
Neosho R-5 School District will host March’s First Friday Coffee on Friday, March 2ndfrom 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at their Administrative Building at 418 Fairground Rd. Mark your calendars to attend!
Health of our Local Business
The Newton County Health Department is conducting a quick and simple survey about the smoking policies of local business. They seek to promote tobacco prevention use awareness. Please click on the link provided. Your participation is greatly appreciated. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PKM7N38
Missouri’s Largest Garage Sale
Neosho’s City-Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th. This year’s event will be held the second Saturday in April because the first weekend is Easter.This annual event draws large crowds of bargain hunters to Neosho, so whether you’re buying or selling, mark your calendars and be ready for a busy day!
Petfinder Shelter Challenge
Don’t forget to vote in the Petfinder Shelter Challenge for the Faithful Friends Animal Advocates. They are currently 3rd in the state right now! Vote for them daily at http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces.
Methodist Men’s Potato Soup Benefit
Neosho United Methodist Men will host their annual potato soup fundraiser on Friday, March 16thin their church basement at 224 S. Wood. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The meal includes their famous potato soup, a dessert and drink. Adults are $4.00 each and children are $2.00 each. Take- outs and deliveries are available, please call the church office at 451-2310.
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates will host a “Souper Faithful Friends Fundraiser” on Saturday, March 31stfrom 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Lampo Building. Come and enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT SOUP! Soup and chili provided by: Café Angelica, Julie Fountain Caterer, Instant Karma/Eagle Drive-In, Great Western Dining and The Bayou. Adults – $7.00, Children (5 and under) – $3.00. There will be drinks and dessert too! Door prizes, raffle items, auction of wonderful homemade pies and lots of fun!
2nd Annual Bright Futures Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Bright Futures Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 20that 9:00 a.m. at the Neosho Golf Course. $150 a team (4 man scramble) includes greens, cart, breakfast, complimentary beverage cart and lunch. Griffith Motor Company is the title sponsor and offering a Chevy Cruze (or equal value) for a hole in one! The rain date is April 27th. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, and longest drive and closest to the hole. For more information or to register your team, contact Brian Cook at 451-8600, ext. 1162.
Art in the Park
George Washington Carver National Monument will host their Art in the Park on Saturday, April 28thfrom 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Come and enjoy this free event showcasing the artwork of George Washington Carver. Plein-air artists will set up along the trail, capturing the beauty of the woodlands, prairie, and streams. Artists will conduct art workshops throughout the day and visitors are encouraged to participate. A “budding artists” area will feature natural dyes, painting color swatches and other children’s art activities.
Neosho R5 Schools Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings
Neosho R5 Schools Preschool and Kindergarten Screenings will be offered March through April 2012 at the PAT office at Field School located at 302 Smith Ave. Eligibility requirements: Preschool – child must be four years old before August 1st, 2012; Kindergarten – child must be five years old before August 1st, 2012. Schedule your appointment by calling 451-8632 beginning February 1st.
Did you know that the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce has a Facebook page? Please LIKE our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/neoshocc!
E Conference Committee Meeting – Monday, January 23rdat 3:00 p.m. at the Newton Hall Conference Room at Crowder College.
Ribbon Cutting / New Member Welcome – Tuesday, January 24that 9:30 a.m. for P&J’s Taxicab at our Chamber Office. Please come and welcome them to our Chamber Membership!
Business & Industry Review
The 20th Annual Business & Industry Review is scheduled for March 16th & 17th at the Neosho High School Cafeteria. Show hours are Friday – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Business to Business) and Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Open to the public). Our Board of Directors has decided to change Friday evening to a “Business to Business Networking” which will be open to the Business Community / Chamber Members and Saturday open to the public. Booths are still available! If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Shana at our Chamber Office. Booth colors are black and gold.
First Friday Coffee
Friends of the Neosho National Fish Hatchery will host February’s First Friday Coffee on Friday, February 3rdfrom 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery Visitors Center. Mark your calendars to attend!
Missouri’s Largest Garage Sale
Neosho’s City-Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th. This year’s event will be held the second Saturday in April because the first weekend is Easter.This annual event draws large crowds of bargain hunters to Neosho, so whether you’re buying or selling, mark your calendars and be ready for a busy day!
Hermann Jaeger, Ozark Grape Hunter: Saving European Vineyards in the Late 19th Century
The Crowder College Longwell Museum will host Hermann Jaeger, Ozark Grape Hunter: Saving European Vineyards in the Late 19th Century. The exhibit will be on display January 23rd – February 10th. This is a historical and scientific exhibit about Hermann Jaeger, the naturalist, grape breeder, and viticulturist of Neosho, whose wild and hybrid grapes helped Europe recover from an economic disaster during the 19th century. The museum hours are from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. For more information, call 455-5470.
Core Ensemble Performs Chamber Music Theatre Work Celebrating Harlem Renaissance
On Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Elsie Plaster Community Center at Crowder College, you are invited to attend a new sort of performance and it is coming from New York City produced by the Core Ensemble. It will be presented by a group known as OF EBONY EMBERS. They will present vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance. This is a chamber music theatre work for music trio and a solo actor exploring the lives of poets Langston Hughes, Claude McKay and Countee Cullen and visual artist Aaron Douglas during the vibrant time of the Harlem Renaissance. Admission is free!
Bright Futures Neosho Bowling Tournament Fundraiser
Bright Futures Neosho will host a Bowling Tournament Fundraiser on Friday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Edgewood Bowl at 2811 Gardner Edgewood Dr. Cost is $25/person or $100 for a 4 person team. Register by Wednesday, January 25th! For more information and to register your team, contact Brian Cook at 451-8600, ext. 1162.
Sweet Arts Gala
The Neosho Arts Council will host their Sweet Arts Gala on Saturday, February 4that 6:00 p.m. at The Civic. This will be a semi-formal dinner, cash bar, auction and dance. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, call 451-2885.
The Grotto Art Gallery
The Grotto Art Gallery will host a Sneak Preview of the Art to be auctioned during the Sweet Arts Gala on Saturday, January 28thfrom 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Artwork will be on display at the Gallery during the month of January. Our area’s finest artists are contributing to this event! Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres.
School Board Appreciation Week – January 23rd – 29th
The Neosho R-5 School District encourages you to honor the dedicated service of our School Board during “School Board Appreciation Week” – January 23rd – 29th. Please place an appreciative message on your marquee!
Petfinder Shelter Challenge
Don’t forget to vote in the Petfinder Shelter Challenge for the Faithful Friends Animal Advocates. They are currently 2nd in the state right now! Vote for them daily at http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces.
Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a model of support and communication that allows communities and schools to identify student needs and match those needs with existing resources in the community. Sign-up to receive text messages and/or emails when there is a need from Bright Futures at www.brightfuturesneosho.org/signup.html.
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
Neosho Freeman Family YMCA is selling trees with half the proceeds going to the Y Strong Kids Campaign. Trees for sale: White Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Yoshino Flowering Cherry, Newport Flowering Plum, Autumn Blaze Maple and Japanese Maple. Trees range from $20-$35. For an additional $5 per tree, they will plant it for you! Don’t need a tree – buy a tree to donate to Joplin! For more information or to order, contact Johanna at 455-9999.
Take Down Hunger
Bright Futures volunteers are accepting donations for the Food for Thought backpack program! Each week the Food For Thought program provides some essential items to students over the weekends. Items needed: V8 juice (5.5 oz.), Vienna sausages, single serving ravioli with pop-top lid. Please bring items to the Basketball Game on February 3rd. Items may also be dropped off at these locations: Boulevard Bank, Cornerstone Bank of Goodman, Parks Insurance and PriceCutter.
11th Annual Christopher Foundation Gospel Celebration
The 11th Annual Christopher Foundation Gospel Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 4that First Baptist Church. A chili/hotdog supper and silent auction begins at 5:00 p.m.; singing at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event, but a love offering will be accepted. For more information, contact Cathy at 451-1434 or 389-4415.
“Eggs & Issues” Legislative Forum
The Carthage Chamber will host an “Eggs & Issues” Legislative Forum on Friday, February 17that 10:15 a.m. at the Grace Point Assembly of God Church at 1605 S. Baker Blvd. – Carthage. Mark your calendars and be watching for more details!
