NETWORK 8:30–10 a.m., Wednesdays
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Local entrepreneurs are energizing the community. Keep your finger on the pulse of their sprouting businesses and innovative ideas at this weekly presentation program. Free; Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive, Springfield; visit 1mcsgf.com for information about speakers and more THE IN PARTY
Mix and mingle in Springfield’s living room at this weekly event featuring live music and half-price happy hour specials. When: 5–7 p.m., Wednesdays Where: Hotel Vandivort, 305 E. Walnut St., Springfield Cost: Free More information: 417-832-1515 SPONSORED EVENT
7:30–8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 6 and August 3
GOOD MORNING, SPRINGFIELD!
Knock out some networking before the day really begins at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast event. Hear the latest news from the city, county and chamber. At the August event, get an update from Springfield Public Schools about some of its innovative programs at the State of the Schools address. $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers; location varies; for location information and other details, call 417-862-5567 or visit springfieldchamber.com 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, July 6
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Working Ozark Women and Working Women in Nixa are teaming up for this supersized networking luncheon. Members of both groups are invited to this collaborative event. $12 in advance, $17 day-of; location July/August 2017
to be announced; call 417-581-6139 or visit ozarkchamber.com for location information and other details 7–8 a.m., Friday, July 7 and August 4
FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE
The Ozark Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly meetand-greet for its members. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole hour. Free for chamber members, Ozark residents and Ozark businesses; location varies each month; call 417581-6139 or visit ozarkchamber.com for more information 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 and August 8
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Join the Nixa Chamber of Commerce for lunch, networking and an update on the Chamber’s activities, progress and events. $12–15 for members, $20 for non-members; The Bridge, 308 W. Mount Vernon St., Nixa; call 417-725-1545 or visit business. nixachamber.com/events for more information 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, July 12
EXPERT EDGE LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
This expert Lunch & Learn Series gives you the chance to hear presentations from local experts and learn about local companies. For the July event, guests learn all about franchises, including how they differ from a license or distributorship. Also, are you wondering if your own business is ready to expand? If so, you want to make sure and attend—you’ll hear information to help you determine if you’re a potential franchisee. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers; Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield; for more information, call 417-8625567 or visit springfieldchamber.com BIZ417.COM