Events for February 2016

 The Ozark Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee invites you to take part and get involved:   

•   Do you care about your community and want to help make a difference?   
•   Do you want to find out more about what's happening with our local leadership and upcoming ballot initiatives?
•   Would you like to help educate our business and residential community on current local affairs in Ozark?
•   Do you appreciate and exercise your right to vote? 

    Please join us as we welcome Open Arms Fellowship and Childcare Center to the Ozark Chamber of Commerce!   A vital resource for working families is a reliable, safe, and loving environment for their children.   Pastor Dave Benson has created a new opportunity for young families in Ozark to succeed while knowing their children are well cared for.  Come join the fun and celebrate this new business and the growth for Ozark with Pastor Dave and his staff.   Refreshments will be served.
 
"Open Arms Fellowship is a forming LCMS congregation in Ozark, Missouri. 
Pastor Dave Benson has been called, through Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield, in cooperation with the LCMS- Missouri District, to continue the development of this new church plant that was initiated through Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield.  

The vision of Open Arms Fellowship is to gather a congregation of families and individuals in the Ozark, MO area around God’s Word and Sacraments for the purposes of salvation, worship, spiritual growth, fellowship, outreach, and service to the community in the name of Christ. This will primarily be accomplished through the founding and operating of a Early Childhood Development Center that will also serve as home for the congregation. 

Pastor Benson and his wife, Jan, who live in Ozark, are in the process of assimilating into the community, meeting with potential members and launch team participants, holding monthly Sunday evening gatherings."   

  You're Invited!   The Ozark School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the Ozark Junior High School on Thursday, February 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the new additions under-way at the elementary schools and the addition/remodel beginning this month at the Ozark Junior High School.
Construction is scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2016 at the Ozark elementary schools and during the summer of 2017 at the Ozark Junior High School. Multiple grade level shifts at Ozark School District are taking place in order to alleviate the increasing student population at Ozark High School. 

• Fifth grade students will move down to the elementary schools beginning the 2016-2017 school year
• Seventh grade students will move down to Ozark Middle School beginning the 2016-2017 school year
• Ninth grade students will move down to the Ozark Junior High School beginning the 2017-2018 school year

 


 

February's First Friday Coffee Hosted by Walmart 

     Coffee-time and chamber-talk-  Wake up for some fun and come share  a 'cup of joe' hosted by our friends at Walmart.   This event is an ideal opportunity for you to meet and mingle with fellow Chamber members before business hours.

     Find out the latest on the upcoming Community Awards Banquet and which are proud to have Walmart as Presenting Sponsor once again this year for 2016 February 27.   They also have great opportunities for the community through their various scholarshiop and grant programs. 

   They will have some tasty treats and you can take part in some Ozark Chamber camaraderie and then shop for your special person for the upcoming holiday or just treat yourself to something new.  

  STAR members may select their booth for the 2016 Showcase Ozark!  Today is your day to make your priority choice ahead of the masses tomorrow on what booth location you would like to have to highlight your business!  This is the spot where you will no doubt WOW the expected 2,500 visitors who will be coming through the doors of The OC to see what Ozark has to offer! 
 

  Highlight your Business or Community Organization and Register for Your Booth in person, first come first serve on booth location, beginning at 8:30  am on Wednesday February 10 for the 2016 "Showcase Ozark".  
 

Monthly Trivia Night 3rd Thursday of every month. Theme varies every month

Working Ozark Women will be guests of Working Women in Nixa for February 2016! 
  Join us as we participate in their eXtraordinary Women of Nixa, Ozark, and Christian County Series of Interviews.  This months' leaders will be Judge Laura Johnson and our prosecuting Attorney Amy Fite. 

Personal and professional networking with Ozark and Nixa businesswomen.

Reservations required by noon on Friday, February 12, 2016.  

 Join us as we celebrate the successful endeavors and milestone achievements of the local American Cancer Society, Christian County Relay for Life, and Bark for Life non-profit member organization.  Help us congratulate them on the distinction of earning the title of #1 Nationally for the Power of Hope Award - engaging more survivors in programs and caring than any other branch in the country!  Join us for a Ribbon Cutting event at their new offices on Battlefield for some refreshments and camaraderie.  Bring your business card for a chance to win a door prize. 

Please join us for our 2016 Business Expo (Showcase Ozark) committee meeting.  Assistance is needed at all levels from planning to sponsorships to staging to execution.   Come and be part of a dynamic event team.

  Please join us as we welcome our newest healthcare provider Dr. Sharlin, Health and Functional Neurology and the Advantage Therapy- Ozark team to Ozark!    This is a double ribbon cutting so come on out and support two businesses with two great missions- one for helping local residents with specialty medical care and the other for providing personallized therapy services. 
  We will be talking about all the services available for your head, heart, and health while having some fun and refreshments.  Guests can take a tour of this new state of the art facility and find out about their choices in treatment and therapy options for their own personal well-being!  They have set up their practice and designed it to help each patient become their very best selves through a wide range of solutions and programs. 
  Bring your business card for a prize drawing. 

  Join us for "Good Afternoon Ozark!", this is 
    our general membership monthly meeting held every 4th Thursday of the month with exceptions for Holiday Months. 

Find out firsthand about the upcoming events and opportunities to get involved with your community in Ozark.  

Ozark Chamber Members, all new & established
 Business Owners, Employees, 
 Entrepreneurs, and Residents are welcome to attend.    
We have an exciting program for February 25th you won't want to miss! 
This is your chance to learn about the planning and progress of our growing city and the newly established Christian County Economic Development Corporation.   
    
Sponsored by: 

·  Bring business cards to share with the new people you will meet.
·  We encourage members to bring a potential new member with them as a guest.
·  We also encourage you to share what you do and bring a door prize for an additional opportunity to promote your business!

 

 

Christian County Fairboard Monthly meeting. Plan and prepare for the annual county fair in July each year.

• Donate an item, service or gift certificate for the live and silent auctions. Deadline to receive donations February 5.
• Nominate an outstanding business or individual! 
• Be an event Sponsor! There are several ways for your organization to get added recognition to this fabulous event! Contact the Chamber for sponsorship details.