Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
The year 2019 was a busy one for the Callaway Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the year, the Chamber had a total of 79 events that were held – those including special events such as Annual Banquet, Golf Tournament, Town & Country, and Teacher Appreciation Breakfast as well as Business After Hours, Business Breakfast, Ribbon Cuttings, and member receptions. In addition to the larger events, the Chamber hosted several workshops, trainings, and professional development classes to help strengthen the workforce in our community businesses.
GoPo – The Gourmet Popcorn Bar celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Celebrations
At the Chamber, we love to celebrate milestones and achievements with our members. One way we can do that is through a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking celebration. Just last year, we had 21 ribbon cutting and groundbreaking events took place where our members, Chamber Ambassadors, and community could come and celebrate those special milestones in our County. Why Should I Have a Ribbon Cutting or Groundbreaking Celebration?
We want to cheer you on! With the ceremony, we bring the ribbon or shovels, depending on celebration, and encourage our members, Chamber Board of Directors, and Chamber Ambassadors to come and help celebrate with you! Pictures of the event will be taken and shared to our social media pages so the community can see the great things you are doing as well! Members who are interested in signing up can do so by emailing Justis Smith at marketing@callawaychamber.net.
United Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking on the site of their new location. Photo Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet
This special event recaps our prior year’s activities and puts focus on the goals of the Chamber for the upcoming year. In addition, there is a program with accompanying awards ceremony where the following awards are presented: Chamber Leadership Award, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Allen Connor Youth Award,
J.H. Atkinson Award, Loyal Subject Award, Small Business of the Year Award, and Large Business of the Year Award.
Business Expo and Job Fair
Tacos and Tequila was the winner of the Best Booth Award at the Business Expo for their Guacamole Mexicano and Cucumber Margaritas. Photo Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
At the Chamber, we want our businesses to exceed and make great strides in our County; and we know that workforce and clientele is an important aspect in that success. To help our members with that, we host a Business Expo/Job Fair in the Spring to kick off the new year! This is an opportunity for our members to showcase their businesses, products, services and employment opportunities to the community. The community and fellow businesses also have the opportunity to vote on the “Best Booth”. The booth with the most votes wins a special prize!
Golf Tournament
The annual Golf Tournament is a great networking opportunity with Chamber
The Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society celebrated their new building, the Research Center, with a ribbon cutting. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
If you are a member who is wanting to drum up some special attention for a milestone, then we want to celebrate with you! Opening a new location? We want to join you there! Building a new business? We want to break the ground with you! Celebrating 10 years of service? 34
PFSbrands in Holts Summit won Large Business of the Year at Annual Banquet 2019. Photo Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
Team at the 2019 Golf Tournament composed of Callaway Custom Printing and Callaway Chrysler business members. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
