Events for July 2015

Ozark Chamber of Commerce
Jul 1 One On One Business Consulting

One-on-One Business Consulting

Individual Appointments with Chrystal Irons, Business Development Specialist
MU Extension Service and MO Small Business and Technology Development Centers (SBTDC)  

NOTE: One on One Business Consulting first and third Wednesday's every month.   Call today to make your appointment!

Appointments may be made by calling Emily 
417-581-6139 or email at emily@ozarkchamber.com

Consulting will be at the Carl G. Hefner Enterprise Center Conference Room​

  • Date:
    July 1, 2015
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.ozarkchamber.com
  • Location:
    Carl G. Hefner Enterprise Center
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce
    1471 W South Street
    Ozark, MO  65721
    471-581-1267 or www.ozarkchamber.com
  • Contact:
    Call Emily Carpenter 417-581-6139 or email emily@ozarkchamber.com
  • EMail:
    emily@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    By Appointment Only
  • Fees/Admission:
    A service provided to our members free of charge
Jul 2 Working Ozark Women in July will be on Tuesday July 16th with WWIN!
    Calling all Women Business Owners, Professionals, Community Leaders,  Retired Local Ladies, & Domestic Engineers!  Join us for lunch and meet some great people who can help you network and grow your business!  
  Want to know the pulse of Ozark? Find out about all the great community events and opportunities for both businesses and local residents with your front row seat to what's happening in Ozark each month! Our monthly "Working Ozark Women" luncheon & presentation is open to guests and the public and of course our women Chamber Members.
  • Date:
    July 2, 2015
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    The Ozark Community Center*
    1530 W. Jackson St 
    Ozark MO 65721 
     *Field trips and entertainment venues are often substituted and will be noted on each months' specifics 
     
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce 417 581 6139
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Special Date!  July 16th   11:30 to 1:00 (ish)
    Normally the 1st Thursday of the Month
    except Holidays and our Combined Chamber events in February and July
  • Fees/Admission:
    The fee is $12.00 if registered 24 hours in advance, here's how!
    1-Register online under events at www.OzarkChamber.com
    2-Email us at  info@OzarkChamber.com
    3-Call us at 417 581 6139
    Please note, you will be charged the $12 fee for no-show unless you cancel your reservation 48 hours in advance of event.
Jul 3 First Friday Coffee for July will be on 10 July
First Friday Coffee! 
    Join us each First Friday in 2015 for our monthly morning meeting!  This is a come and go event so feel free to drop in and say 'Hi' or stay for the hour. 
  • Date:
    July 3, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    Location Varies each month
     
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce 417 581 6139
  • EMail:
    Info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    7:00 am to 8:00 am
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no registration or RSVP required! Open to Ozark Chamber members, Ozark residents, and All Ozark Businesses
Jul 4 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ VFW Post 7628
VFW Post 7628 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

First Saturday of each Month.

Adults: $3
Children 6-12: $2
Children under 6: free
 
  • Date:
    July 4, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    VFW Post 7628
    104 South 1st Street
    Ozark MO 65721 US
  • Contact:
    Location Contact: VFW Post 7628 Location Phone: 417-581-5553
Jul 4 4th of July Charity Shoot
 American Legion Post 434 will be the recipient of a fundraiser to be held on Saturday, July 4th at The Sound of Freedom USA indoor gun range to celebrate SOF’s 5th Anniversary.  All proceeds will be donated to the American Legion for their projects that support our local veterans.  Food for purchase will be served from 11 am-2 pm.  There will be $5 lane rentals, $5 fun shoots and a raffle for a free SOF individual membership.  Prizes will be given to each fun shooter. 9 am-4 pm., 4800 N. Towne Centre Drive, Ozark, MO.  417-485-4867.
  • Date:
    July 4, 2015
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.sof-usa.com/
  • Location:
    4800 N. Town Centere Drive, Ozark, MO
  • Contact:
    417-485-4867
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 4th
    9am -4pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Food for Purchase will be served from 11am-2pm $5 lane rentals, $5 fun shoots and a raffle for a free SOF individual Membership
Jul 6 Ozark City Council Meeting
Ozark Board of Aldermen meets at 7:00p the first and third Monday in City Hall Council Chambers.

 
  • Date:
    July 6, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    City Hall
    206 North 1st Street
    Ozark MO 65721 US
  • Contact:
    Contact: City Hall Phone: 417-581-2407
Jul 7 Christian County Elks Lodge Meeting
Christian County Elks Lodge meets at 7:30p the first and third Tuesday of each month.
  • Date:
    July 7, 2015
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location:
    Christian County Elks Lodge
    2400 N 18th Street
    Ozark MO 65721 US

     
  • Contact:
    Christian County Elks Lodge 417-581-4190
Jul 9 - Jul 11 Christain County Fair @ Finley River Park
  • Date:
    July 9, 2015
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location:
    907 Riverside Road
    Ozark, MO 65721

     
  • EMail:
    ccmofair@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Fair Dates and Times
    Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 5 pm - 11 pm
    Friday, July 10, 2015 - 5 pm - 11 pm
    Saturday, July 11, 2015- 9 am - 11 pm


    Carnival Dates and Times (subject to change)
    Thursday - 6 pm to 10 pm
    Friday - 6 pm to 10 pm
    Saturday Evening - 6 pm to 10 pm
    *Questions or concerns about changes to the Carnival Schedule should be directed to the head of the Carnival - Clint Payne*
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    Pricing
    Entrance and Parking - Free
    Carnival -$20 at the gate or $3 dollars a ticket (1 ticket per ride)
    Entertainment Tent, Livestock Tent, Children's Acre - Free
    Ranch Rodeo (Thursday) - $3 a person
    Antique Tractor Pull (Friday Night) - $3 a person

    ATV Rodeo (Saturday Night) - $5 adults/$3 for children
     
Jul 10 First Friday Coffee (2nd Friday due to Holiday) @ Infocus Financial Solutions
You're invited to share some coffee and conversation with fellow Ozark Chamber Members at
July's (2nd)  First Friday Coffee !  Our host will be Infocus Financial Solutions who will no doubt have a plethora of breakfast choices and some great brewed specialty coffee to kickstart your day! 

     This is a come and go event- you are welcome to stop in and share your latest news and learn about all the great things happening in Ozark this month.    

      http://www.infocusfinancial.net/contact_us/ 
  • Date:
    July 10, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.ozarkchamber.com
  • Location:
    Infocus Financial Solutions
    5240 N. Town Centre Drive 
    Ozark MO 65721 
    Located at the SW Corner of Hwy 65 and CC/Fremont Hills Exit 
    417 886-1929 
     
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce 417 581 6139
  • EMail:
    info@ozarkchamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday July 10 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no fee for this event
Jul 14 Estate Planning and Probate Matters
Estate planning and how to avoid Probate Matters
  • Date:
    July 14, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location:
    Ozark Library
  • Contact:
    Rhonda Thornton 417-868-8200
  • EMail:
    jkruse@ozarkselderlaw.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    7/14/15 6:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    free
Jul 15 One On One Business Consulting

One-on-One Business Consulting

Individual Appointments with Chrystal Irons, Business Development Specialist
MU Extension Service and MO Small Business and Technology Development Centers (SBTDC)  

NOTE: One on One Business Consulting first and third Wednesday's every month.   Call today to make your appointment!

Appointments may be made by calling Emily 
417-581-6139 or email at emily@ozarkchamber.com

Consulting will be at the Carl G. Hefner Enterprise Center Conference Room​

  • Date:
    July 15, 2015
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.ozarkchamber.com
  • Location:
    Carl G. Hefner Enterprise Center
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce
    1471 W South Street
    Ozark, MO  65721
    471-581-1267 or www.ozarkchamber.com
  • Contact:
    Call Emily Carpenter 417-581-6139 or email emily@ozarkchamber.com
  • EMail:
    emily@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    By Appointment Only
  • Fees/Admission:
    A service provided to our members free of charge
Jul 15 - Jul 17 Dog Days of Summer Sidewalk Sale!
  Be sure to visit Hazel's Flowers and Weezie's and Brown Eyed Girls and Torn and Fashion Exchange and many favorite retailers on Ozark's Historic Downtown Square for a special 10am to 7pm Wednesday through Friday for their 1st annual "Dog Days of Summer Sidewalk Sale!"
   Stores will be staying open late so you can do some cool shopping and delight in finding your retail pleasure. Bring yourself and your family to experience the entire range of exciting and fun boutiques and specialty retail outlets and fabulous restaurants located in the original Seat of Christian County with original courthouse and vintage architecture. 
  • Date:
    July 15, 2015
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    100 W. Church St 
    Ozark MO 65721 
     
  • Contact:
    Hazel's Flowers on the Square in Ozark 417 581-2328 or Call Usat 581 6139
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 15-16-17 
    Select stores will be open Special Hours 10am to 7pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no fee but a smile! 
Jul 16 Special THURSDAY Working Ozark Women & Working Women in Nixa Field Trip & Lunch at Smallin' Cave!
      Join us in July for our combined Working Ozark Women and Working Women in Nixa luncheon and outing to Smallin Civil War Cave!   Our program will be learning the unique history right in our backyard and how it has affected our current day trade and business in Ozark and Christian County!

      We will have lunch on premises and take staggered tours of the Cave, bring your business card and bring a friend to enjoy a nice cool environment in the heat of the summer!    


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  • Date:
    July 16, 2015
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    Smallin Civil War Cave
    3575 N. Smallin Road
    Ozark MO 65721 
    417 551 4545

    MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/place/3575+N+Smallin+Rd,+Ozark,+MO+65721/@37.0512101,-93.1868767,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87cf70cfe7397f4d:0xc58bbfa94b835b6d 
     
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce 417 581 6139
  • EMail:
    Sabrina@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday July 16th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm ('ish) 
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    Our annual combined event cost is $12.00 per person if registered 24 hours ahead, $15.00 walk-in fee.   
Jul 17 OZARK BOOSTER CLUB BULL RIDE
Bull Ride Show: Gates open at 6:30 at Finley River Park located off of Hwy 14 in Ozark.

We will have mutton bustin! Bull ride will start at 8pm admission is $10 for
12 and over
Ages 6-12 $5 

and 5 under is free 

  • Date:
    July 17, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/OzarkBoostersClubArena#!/OzarkBoostersClubArena/
  • Location:
    Finley River Park Booster Club Arena
    1200 Riverside Road
    Ozark MO 65721

    The Riverside Bridge is now Open
  • Contact:
    901 736 2711
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 17-18
    6:30 pm gates open
    8:00 pm show starts
  • Fees/Admission:
    TBD 
Jul 18 OZARK BOOSTER CLUB BULL RIDE
Bull Ride Show: Gates open at 6:30 at Finley River Park located off of Hwy 14 in Ozark.
 
  • Date:
    July 18, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/OzarkBoostersClubArena#!/OzarkBoostersClubArena/
  • Location:
    Finley River Park Booster Club Arena
    1200 Riverside Road
    Ozark MO 65721

    The Riverside Bridge is now Open
  • Contact:
    901 736 2711
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 17-18
    6:30 pm gates open
    8:00 pm show starts
  • Fees/Admission:
    TBD 
Jul 20 Ozark City Council Meeting
Ozark Board of Aldermen meets at 7:00p the first and third Monday in City Hall Council Chambers.
  • Date:
    July 20, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    City Hall
    206 North 1st Street
    Ozark MO 65721 US
  • Contact:
    Location Contact: City Hall Location Phone: 417-581-2407
Jul 21 Ribbon Cutting for Ozarks Transportation Office @ Chamber Offices

    Want to find out first hand about what's going on with our pubic highways and infrastructure progress?    Come and meet the staff of the Ozarks Transportation Organization and help us welcome this organization as a new member of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce!   Event will be onboard the Ozark Chamber and Carl G. Hefner Enterprise Center. 
    The Ribbon Cutting will be shortly after 12pm followed by refreshments and the latest news on the status of our "Diamond Intersection"  plans for Hwy J/CC and 65. 

       
  • Date:
    July 21, 2015
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce 
    1471 W. South St 
    Ozark MO 65721 

    (Right after Walgreens and before Ozark South Elementary)  in the South Pointe Centre. 
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber 417 581 6139
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday July 21 from 12-1 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is never a fee to celebrate new members to the Ozark Chamber of Commerce!  Public welcome to attend these fun community welcomes. 
     
Jul 21 Sheriff Forum for Upcoming Special Election for Christian County Sheriff

Christian County Headliner News and Nixa Enterprise in partnership with the Ozark Chamber of Commerce and Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce are proud to present a Forum for the upcoming Special Election August 4th to elect a Christian County Sheriff.
Join us at The OC to meet the candidates running for Christian County Sheriff.  Questions from the public are welcome!!
  • Date:
    July 21, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    The Ozark Community Center
    1530 W. Jackson St
    Ozark, Mo 65721
  • Contact:
    417-581-6139
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday July 21, 2015
    At 6:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public,
    Community questions are welcome!
Jul 21 Christian County Elks Lodge Meeting
Christian County Elks Lodge meets at 7:30p the first and third Tuesday of each month.
  • Date:
    July 21, 2015
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location:
    Christian County Elks Lodge
    2400 N 18th Street
    Ozark MO 65721 US
  • Contact:
    Christian County Elks Lodge 417-581-4190
Jul 25 Christian County Elks Lodge Back To School Shopping Spree!
    Join the Christian County Elks Lodge #2777 in helping the underprivileged families in our area with the Elks Annual "Back to School Shopping Spree" ! 
All levels of participation are welcome!   Spend the day helping kids find just the right stuff to start their new year or sponsor a child with your donation.     

  Individual donations of $25.00 to $100.00 accepted, corporate donations are also welcome to help augment the cost for 200 children to obtain basic wardrobe necessities.   Each child receives $100.00 worth of clothing and shoes and the shopping spree takes place at the Ozark Walmart.   
 
  • Date:
    July 25, 2015
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUs.cfm?LodgeNumber=2777
  • Location:
    Walmart of Ozark 
    2004 W. Marler Lane 
    Ozark MO 65721 

     
  • Contact:
    Jesse Stalker 417 268 7036
  • EMail:
    Sabrina@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Fund Drive runs all of June and July 
    Shopping Spree is on Saturday July 25 from 8:30 am to finish (1:00pm) 
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    Donations to the Annual Elks Back to School Clothing Drive & Shopping Spree for Kids can be dropped off at the Ozark Chamber of Commerce 
    or mailed to Christian County Elks Lodge # 2777,
    P.O. Box 1399, Ozark MO 65721 
Jul 27 2015 New Teacher "Red Carpet" Welcome Luncheon Monday July 27th

2015 New Teacher "Red Carpet" Welcome Luncheon
The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is excited to be hosting the annual welcome luncheon for the new Ozark School District teachers!  Help us roll out the red carpet and welcome the new teachers to our community!  Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor- Ozark Abstract & Title.

4 Ways to get involved and sponsor a teacher in the Official "New Teacher Welcome" ! 

Attend the lunch

Don’t miss this exciting event so you can help welcome the new teachers to our community.  Member price: $15, Non-member price: $20
 
Goodies for Welcome Gift Bag
Contribute promotional items to be included in the welcome gift bags (42 gift bags for new teachers): bring items* to chamber by Wednesday, July 22. (*promotional items, gift certificates, coupons can be attached to brochures, and businesses cards. Items of value only please, not just a business card.)  This opportunity is only available to members of the Ozark Chamber.
 
Bring a Door Prize

Donate a “stepped up” door prize or gift basket that will be given to the new teachers in our drawing. Use other chamber businesses to help fill your basket if you don't have a specific product...be creative!  Door Prizes should be a minimum value of $25. Please bring these with you to the New Teacher Welcome Luncheon.

Be a Lunch Buddy- Spaces Are Limited   $30 buys lunch for you and one of the new teachers. Opportunity includes: greet your teacher on the red carpet, escorting teacher to buffet & table, introducing teacher to others at your table, giving a brief introduction of guest teacher to all attendees, and making teacher feel welcome. This opportunity is limited to 35 Lunch Buddies, as there are 35 new teachers. (This opportunity is only available to members of the Ozark Chamber.)
 

  • Date:
    July 27, 2015
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.ozarkchamber.com
  • Location:
    Ozark High School Cafeteria
    1350 W. Bluff Drive
    Ozark, MO 65721
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber of Commerce, 417-581-6139
  • EMail:
    sabrina@ozarkchamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, July 27, 2015
    11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Lunch Buddy: $30
    Available to members only and limited to number of new teachers.

    Attend luncheon:
    Members $15, Non-members $20.


     
Jul 30 CGHEC Workshop! Successful Social Media Strategies
   Social Media - How to compete in the "Online Era" of business promotion and company presence.  
Learn how to use social media to grow your business in this ever changing marketing climate.  This workshop will cover the basics of social media all the way through how to leverage it for your business.  Discover the tools to grow your business confidently and successfully through social media.  $45 Members/ $55 Non-members 
                                                                                 

 
  • Date:
    July 30, 2015
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    The OC 
    1530 W. Jackson 
    Ozark MO 65721 
     
  • Contact:
    Call the CGHEC at 417 581 6139 to register today!
  • EMail:
    emily@ozarkchamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday July 30
    11:30am to 1:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    $45 for members/$55 for non members 
Jul 30 Mid America Metals 30th Year Anniversary Party
    We want to thank Ozark for the warm welcome as we celebrate our 30th Year In Business!  We will be having the anniversary party at our new Corporate Headquarters from 4-7 pm, preceded by an official welcome from the Ozark Chamber of Commerce and Ribbon Cutting for our new office location.      
  • Date:
    July 30, 2015
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.midamericametals.com
  • Location:
    Mid America Metals Corporate Office 1567 West Diane Street Ozark MO 65721
    1-800-544-4576
  • Contact:
    MAM30th@outlook.com
  • EMail:
    INFO@MIDAMERICAMETALS.COM
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday July 30th from 4-7pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Invitations have been sent out by USPS mail for this momentous occasion; please RSVP to MAM30th@Outlook.com by July 17th.
      
Jul 31 Ribbon Cutting for Fashion Exchange Resale & Consignment Store!
     Help welcome one of our newest retailers to Ozark! 
The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be followed by refreshments and some great information on how you can take part in their 'cash for clothes' program.    Fashion Exchange Resale & Consignment has a wide array of brand new clothes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories from select close-outs and product line changes.   They also carry a plethora of neatly recycled "new to you" clothing and accessories for the whole family! You will find all sizes for Women, Men, Boys & Girls in both formal and casual clothing.  Stop in and see the great selection of shoes and accessories Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 6pm.         
  • Date:
    July 31, 2015
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.OzarkChamber.com
  • Location:
    Fashion Exchange 
    400 N 3rd St
    Ozark MO 65721 

     
  • Contact:
    Ozark Chamber 417 581 6139
  • EMail:
    info@OzarkChamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday July 31 at Noon 
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is never a fee to take part in these fun, informal meet and greets for our new Chamber members!   Public is welcome to attend any of our Ribbon Cuttings and find out the latest news and events happening in Ozark!.