We are excited to announce a new endeavor for our Small Business Development Center! Starting July 31st, we will provide a quarterly meeting for business owners wanting to collaborate with other like-minded people, as well as get a little education and/or business updates from the SBDC. These will be offered in two locations on the same date…one at the Sedalia campus, and one at the Lake campus. This will be a “floating” meeting, and we will ask if businesses would like to sponsor the event at their location in the future (provide coffee and donuts, and location). Our hope is to have the meetings throughout the 13 County region we serve. There will be no cost for the meeting, but registration is required so we know how many to plan for.
Kelly Asbury, EDFP, CGBP, Director
Missouri Small Business Development Center
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Jobs Mo Gov·Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skills? To learn more about online learning and training courses that are available at no cost, visit https://bit.ly/3U3YgGl
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Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce–Be sure to check out our community calendar at https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/
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Cruise to Clinton Cruise Night is a cruise-in held on the Clinton, MO Square, from 4pm till 7pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month from May thru October. Plenty of shade and parking available, with food vendors on site and a DJ playing music and giveaways. After several cruise nights there will be an actual short cruise. All rides welcome…50/50 raffle…For all the details, check out Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook or email mattwray1968@gmail.com.
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The Henry Co. Fair’s annual Demolition Derby is coming up Saturday, July 27th beginning at 7pm at the Fairgrounds in Clinton. Admission for adults is $15…Ages 5-10, $5…Four and under, free. Alcohol will be served on the grounds; however, no coolers are allowed.
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Soul Survivor Camp is a youth day camp in the Artesian Park for kids ages 8 to 14. July 29 through August 2, 8am to 5pm. Kids will have a fun week in the park with fun and games, crafts, swimming, Bible studies, sports and much more. This is a free event and lunch is included. Sponsored by area churches. For more information contact Debbie Glasscock at 660-885-2909
Link to register: https://firstbaptist.churchcenter.com/regi.../events/2291388--
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Emancipation Celebration, Aug. 2nd-4th at Hurt Park in Clinton from 10am till 10pm. 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, corn hole, talent show, bbq contest, contests for all ages, activities for kids and adults, Sunday service, food vendors, booths and more. andresteward60 @gmail.com.
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1st Annual 5K Run/Walk In Person and Virtual. Aug. 10th starting at 7am. Presented by Clinton Christian Academy. T-shirts, medals, music, food, refreshments and more. For more information, call 573-723-2766 or jcotten@clintonacademy.org.
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Get ready for the Ultimate Action-Packed RODEO event for ALL AGES. At the Henry County Fair in Clinton August 16th & 17th. Come see Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. See the best in Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc and Team Roping. Pyrotechnics too! It’s two nights of Family Fun, Friday and Saturday, August 16th & 17th, at 8pm. Sponsored in part by the Clinton Tourism Association.
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Please consider nominating someone. Thanks!
NOMINATE YOUR 2024 AG PERSON OF THE YEAR! Sponsored by the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Nominees for the Ag Person of the Year should have contributed outstanding service to the Clinton area agricultural community. The award is presented at the Ag Appreciation Dinner and Auction each August (this year on the 19th at 6pm at the Benson Center).
Nomination forms are due by Monday, Aug. 5th, 2024. 660-885-8166 for more information.
51st Annual Salute to Ag for the Clinton/Henry County Area
The Agri-Business Team of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our annual dinner and auction this year. We are finalizing plans for the celebration of the 51st Annual Salute to Ag for the Clinton/Henry County Area. The plans for the Annual Ag Dinner on Monday, August 19, 2024, are to recognize how important agriculture is to our local economy. We would appreciate your participation to help show your agriculture clients and customers just how important they are to you and to our area.
Show your agriculture related customers how much you have appreciated their business over the years by furnishing these farm families with tickets for the Ag Appreciation Dinner on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The PACESETTERS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM is available again this year and the Agri-Business Team invites you to participate by recognizing and honoring farm families who have kept the interests in agriculture alive and well over the past quarter century and through past generations.
This year’s steak dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. at the Benson Convention Center, followed by the recognition of the Agri-Business Person of the year and the annual 4H/FFA Steer and Ham Auction.
Those in attendance at the end of the evening will be eligible to win cash prizes, for the first time ever. For more information, call 660-885-8166.
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Piccadilly 2024: The Real Housewives of Piccadilly September 17 @ 5:30 pm Grab all your girlfriends and get ready for a night of glitz & glam at The Real Housewives Piccadilly September 17th! *Tickets go on sale August 1st, more details to come!
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Your friends with C.A.R.E. and the Clinton Animal Shelter will be hosting a fabulous event to help their homeless pets and they are looking for your help to make it happen. On Oct. 5th, they will present; Playing for Paws! This will be a Vegas Night Event like no other because it supports the pets! Playing for Paws will be held in the banquet room at the Clinton Elks Lodge from 7 till 10pm. You can sponsor a game table, a table for 6, donate items and more. For all the details, call 660-885-7999.
