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e-Connection - September 3, 2010

 

 Calendar

All meetings held
at the Chamber unless noted otherwise.

Monday
September 6

OFFICE CLOSED
Labor Day
Tuesday
September 7
8:00  a.m.

Small Business Academy Alumni

9:00  a.m.

Small Business Resource & Development Committee

Wednesday
September 8
7:30 a.m.

Board Nominating Committee

8:00 a.m.

Groundbreaking - MO American Water - River Intake Project - 906 W. High

5:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting - Flat Branch Home Loans - 225 Jefferson St.

Thursday
September 9
5:30  p.m.

Young Professionals Social - Gumbo Bottoms

Friday
September 10

No Scheduled Meetings

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 30
11:30 a.m.
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Watch for more information next week!
 

Member Announcements:

 
River City Habitat for Humanity's 19th Annual Chicken Dinner
Friday, September 10
Lunch 11-1
Dinner 4-7
Dine in or Carry Out
Lunch delivery available
Click here for more information
Proceeds benefit the Habitat programs
 
 
9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance
Sponsored by the Missouri Community Service Commisssion and the 9-11 Day of Service Committee

Remembrance Ceremony

Fri., Sept. 10
8:30 a.m.
South Lawn of the Capitol
State-wide online food drive through
September 11
For more information, click here
 
 

For information about Member Announcement Guidelines

contact Linda:  638-3588
or
lindafunke@jcchamber.org

 
 

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Board Nominations Sought - Sept. 14 Deadline

      The Chamber is seeking nominations of candidates for election to a three-year term on the Board of Directors.  A single slate of 6 candidates is needed to fill the seats of the 6 directors whose terms expire December 31, 2010.
      To nominate a Chamber member for the Board, please send, e-mail, or fax a letter of nomination including a brief biography of the person for consideration, the reason he/she should serve as a board member, and your name to:

Darryl Winegar, Chairman, Nominating Committee
Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 776, Jefferson City, MO  65102
e-mail:  dwinegar@midwestblock.com or randyallen@jcchamber.org
FAX:  573.634.380

FOR MORE INFORMATION, click here

 

Young Professionals September Events

Mark your calendars!
Watch your e-mail and the website for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 9 - Monthly Social - Gumbo Bottoms - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 18 - Winery Trip to Hermann (limited to 45) ... Click here for info  On-line registration available:  www.jeffersoncitychamber.org - Events
Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Lunch with Leaders (limited to 20 participants - info to come)
Tuesday, Sept. 28 - Professional Development Seminar - Legal Advice for Young Professionals (unlimited registration ... more info to come)
 
**Fall Sports Teams - Kickball, Volleyball, Bocce Ball - contact Susan Albert or Jim Diemer for more information
**For more information about the Young Professionals group, check the website:  www.jeffersoncitychamber.org (JCYP) or contact Susan Albert:  susanalbert@jcchamber.org
 

Tuesday Topic - Pipeline or Pipedream?

25 Ways to Mine for New Business in the Current Economy

A seminar of the Small Business Resource & Development Committee

Tuesday, September 14      8:00-10:00 a.m.

William Woods University Graduate & Outreach Studies - 919 Wildwood

Presenter:  Cathy Atkins, Sandler Training

$40/members     $50/non-members

For more information or to register, contact danastruemph@jcchamber.org

You'll walk away from this session with a specific plan of action. 
This session will put money in your pocket!

Cathy is donating all proceeds to the Energy Assistance Program, assisting low-income households in Central Missouri in maintaining utility services.  This program is overseen by the United Way of Central Missouri and administered by the Salvation Army.

 

Ambassadors Conduct Ribbon Cutting

A September 1 ribbon cutting celebrated the grand opening of Elite Elderly Day Center, 4622 Rainbow Drive.  Elite Elderly Day Center provides stimulating activities for adults in need of daily care and supervision by certified staff in a secure environment, nutritious meals, on-site transportation to physician appointments, and off-site scheduled events and acitivities.  Elite Elderly Day Center is open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Pictured cutting the ribbon is Tasha Mallicoat, owner.

 

Exceptional Employee Finalists Named

Congratulations to the following nominees for the 2010 Exceptional Employee Award!  The candidates are all exceptional employees!

Nominees:  
(finalists are listed in red)

Kofi Adadey - Mid America Wireless
Yvette Adams -
UMB Bank
Chris Barrows - GFI Digital
Dottie Bayne - Capital Region Medical Center
Bonnie Heimericks - Jefferson Bank
Dan Hinds - Midwest Block & Brick
Stephanie Lehmen - JCMG
Adam Mietzner - EcoWater Systems

Jenne Parker - Capitol Plaza Hotel
Michelle Reinhart - AFI Designer Gallery
Tiffany Rutledge - Capital Region Medical Center
Derrick Strange -
AmerenUE
Sarah Stroesser -
Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jim Tomblinson -
Modern Litho-Print
Lesley Trippensee -
Premier Bank

Thank You, Award Sponsors:

**NEW this year - the public will help determine the winner.  On-line voting on KOMU.com and in their booth the day of Showcase will account for 20% of the total score.  Watch for more details!
        
 

Tuesday Topic - Networking Lunch

Thank you to Premier Bank for the meeting room for the Tuesday Topic - Networking Lunch!  Attendees had a great time networking, meeting new Chamber members, and learning about local businesses! 

 

Booth Space Still Available

October 7th

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Firley YMCA

"Tricks of the Trade"

APPLICATION  and EXHIBITOR MAP are posted on the Chamber website.

Nonprofits - ask about "table top" prices

 

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce
213 Adams Street
P.O. Box 776
Jefferson City, MO  65102-0776
Phone:  (573) 634-3616     Fax:  (573) 634-3805
www.jeffersoncitychamber.org

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