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Chamber of Commerce
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.
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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
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 Groundbreaking Celebrations
marketing@callawaychamber.net.
United Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking on the site of their new location. 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 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?
PFSbrands in Holts Summit won Large Business of the Year at Annual Banquet 2019. 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
members and community leaders as they gather together on the green to play a round of golf. The tournament gives members the opportunity to spotlight their business in a relaxed setting in front of Callaway County decision makers. Plus, there are always great drinks and yummy food to enjoy throughout the day! Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Kim Barnes, President and CEO of The Callaway Bank, presenting a crisp $100 bill to a lucky winner at the Breakfast. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
The purpose of the Callaway County Teachers Reception is to add to the excitement of the new school year and celebrate and show community support for our educators and teachers throughout the county. This event, which encompasses many aspects of community involvement, is to show our teachers and educators in the workplace that we support them in all they do for our leaders of the future! The Chamber encourages all schools within Callaway County to participate and have their teachers come for a great breakfast and motivational guest speaker – to start the new school year off amazing! Town & Country
This always popular event is designed to increase the awareness and interaction between two of Callaway County’s most prominent employment sectors – industry and agriculture. Alternating businesses from the city and county take turns serving as hosts of this annual event. The event includes a program from our host as well as an award presentation; including the presentation of the Legacy Farmer Award.
National Manufacturing Day
Students from all 4 school districts in Callaway County – Fulton Public Schools, North Callaway, South Callaway and New Bloomfield, gather in front of Danuser Machine Company on their first stop on National Manufacturing Day 2019. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
National Manufacturing Day is day to celebrate Callaway County’s manufacturers while educating students on the different manufacturers in the community and the different roles and positions within those companies. The event is comprised of a day-long retreat where students are able to go inside different Callaway County manufactures to get a better understanding of what manufacturing really is.
Show-Me Innovation PITCH Competition
Entrepreneurs play an important role in the community, and the Chamber wants to help set the foundation for them to succeed in our County. To do that, the Chamber hosts the Show-Me Innovation PITCH Competition. The competition, open to the public, allows individuals to “pitch” their business idea, whether it is for a new business or a business expansion. A panel of expert judges will listen to each pitch and determine a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner.
Interested in getting more involved in any of the above events? Please reach out to Justis Smith at marketing@callawaychamber.net for more information!
The group of 2019 presenters for the PITCH Competition with the judges panel. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
The Town and Country Dinner for 2019 was hosted by Callaway Electric Cooperative for their work in Callaway County. Photo Courtesy of Callaway Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Callaway Chamber of Commerce 2020 Calendar of Events
January NO BUSINESS BREAKFAST or BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Annual Banquet: Rock Around the Clock: Thursday, January 23rd from 5PM to 8PM 54 Country, 400 Gaylord Drive, Fulton, MO 65251
February Business After Hours: Tuesday, February 4th with Garrett & Campbell from 5PM to 7PM 523 Nichols Street, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, February 19th with Callaway Chamber of Commerce from 8AM to 9AM 510 Market Street, Fulton, MO 65251
March Business After Hours: Tuesday, March 3rd with State Farm Insurance Agency - Don Woodson from 5PM to 7PM 517 Nichols Street, Fulton, MO 65251 Lunch-N-Learn: How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Are Transforming Manufacturing: Wednesday, March 11th from 12PM to 1PM Chamber of Commerce Office 2 Day Leadership Training & Development Program: Thursday, March 12th from 8AM to 5PM Thursday, March 26th from 8AM to 5PM Business Expo: Monday, March 16th from 4PM to 7PM Tacos & Tequila, 1205 US-54 BUS, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, March 18th with YMCA of Callaway County from 8AM to 9AM 1715 Wood Street, Fulton, MO 65251
April Business After Hours: Tuesday, April 7th with United Credit Union from 5PM to 7PM 1204 S N Business 54, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, April 15th with Fulton Medical Center from 8AM to 9AM 10 S Hospital Drive, Fulton, MO 65251 May National Small Business Week: Sunday, May 3rd to Saturday, May 9th Business After Hours: Tuesday, May 5th with Callaway County Tourism from 5PM to 7PM Brick District Playhouse, 613 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251 Leadership Callaway Commencement: Thursday, May 7th from 5PM to 6:30PM Location TBD Business Breakfast: Wed., May 20th with Atkins, Inc from 8AM to 9AM Callaway Chamber of Commerce office, 510 Market Street, Fulton, MO 65251
June Business After Hours: Tuesday, June 2nd with Danuser Machine Company from 5PM to 7PM 500 East 3rd St., Fulton, MO 65251 Golf Tournament: Friday, June 5th Tanglewood Golf Course, 818 Golf Drive, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, June 17th with GoPo-The Popcorn Bar from 8AM to 9AM 526 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251 New Member Reception: Thursday, June 18th from 4PM to 6PM Chamber of Commerce office, 510 Market Street, Fulton, MO 65251
July NO BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Business Breakfast: Wednesday, July 15th with Public Administrators Office & Maupin Funeral Home from 8AM to 9AM Location TBD
August Business After Hours: Tuesday, August 4th with William Woods University from 5PM to 7PM One University Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, August 12th Location TBD Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Wed., August 19th from 8:30AM to 10:30AM 54 Country, Gaylord Drive, Fulton, MO 65251
September Business After Hours: Tuesday, September 1st with Serenity Valley Winery from 5PM to 7PM 1888 County Rd 342, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, September 16th with MU Extension from 8AM to 9AM Location TBD
October Business After Hours: Tuesday, October 6th with Mid America Precast from 5PM to 7PM 2700 Westminster Ave, Fulton, MO 65251 Town and Country Dinner: Date and Location TBA Business Breakfast: Wednesday, October 21st Location TBD Support Your Chamber Day: Wednesday, October 21st
November Business After Hours: Tuesday, November 3rd with SERVE, Inc from 5PM to 7PM Trends, 1223 US-54 BUS, Fulton, MO 65251 Business Breakfast: Wednesday, November 18th Location TBD Shop Small Saturday: Saturday, November 28th
December NO BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Tuesday, December 1st with Ameren Missouri (Silent Auction) from 5PM to 7PM Fulton Country Club, 701 E 10th Street, Fulton, MO 65251 Holiday Open House Friday, December 11th from 12PM to 2PM Chamber of Commerce office, 510 Market Street, Fulton, MO 65251
Chamber Callaway Chamber Board of Directors
Marty Martin-Forman, Mayor Lowe Cannell, Curtis Warfield, Jr,
Martin-Forman City of Fulton Village of Kingdom City
Consultating, Chamber Board President Hanna Lechner, City of Holts Summit Bennie Young, Young’s Welding &
Jamie Dillon-Oestreich, Ameren Missouri, Vice President Tamara Tateosian, Callaway Chamber of Commerce Hatton Vermeer Sales Dr. Carolyn Perry, Westminster College Kimberly Barnes, The Callaway Bank, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Jungermann, Callaway County Courthouse Lori Twillman, Twillman Feed Clinton Smith, Beth Snyder, 1Canoe2, Incoming Board President (2021) Steve Gibson, Dollar General Callaway Electric Cooperative Suzanna Wolfe, Wolfe Auction & Realty
Callaway Chamber Ambassadors
Front Row: Nola Garner, Judy Ebersole, Joneda Phillips, Barbara Huddleston; Second Row: Debbie LaRue, Cindy Baker, Susan Krumm, Andrea Bedrosian;
Back Row: Don Woodson, Mike Boulware, Joe Holt, Christopher Scott, Sara McDaniel, Curt Warfield; Not Pictured: Lori Dillon, Sara Jeffrey, Marcia Lamons, Sue Lippincott, Gene West, Greg Newsom, Scott Jones, Bruce Hackmann, Doc Kritzer, Kelly Borman, Jenny Albert, Carol Taylor
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