Chamber of Commerce has announced several updates for the community heading into Labor Day weekend.
Here is the latest from the Chamber Director, David Lee.
THE CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OUR AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE ARE HOSTING A CHAMBER LUNCHEON. WE WILL START THE PROGRAM AROUND 11:45 AND IF YOU ARE STILL EATING, THAT’S CERTAINLY NO PROBLEM. OUR SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE VISION CARE DIRECT, CLINTON MAIN STREET, CHAMBER CHILDCARE COMMITTEE AND CLINTON’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MARK DAWSON AS HE WILL BE INTRODUCING HIS REPLACEMENT. FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN CLINTON, HENRY CO. THERE MAY BE TIME FOR A SHORT ‘QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION’ AND/OR A TIME TO SPEAK INDIVIDUALLY WITH EACH PRESENTER. THERE WILL BE SOUP AND SANDWICHES, DESSERT, AND DRINK.
JUST CALL OR EMAIL YOUR CHAMBER TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS (660-885-8166 OR JOYCE@CLINTONMO.COM). WE CERTAINLY HOPE YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS EVENT SEPTEMBER 30TH. SEATING WILL BE LIMITED. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ELKS LODGE BANQUET ROOM ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE CLINTON SQUARE. Cost: $15 Chamber Members, $20 Non-Members
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This week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s Facebook page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, Facebook pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our Facebook page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think it’s well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare…King’s Appliance Center…Kiely/Huenefeldt Realty…Kenton Place Apartments…Golden Valley Serenity Spa…Golden Valley Realty Group…Kelly Griffey Photography…Golden Valley Tractor…Golden Valley Vendors…Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission.
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Clinton Main Street Piccadilly Gala 2025 ·Calling all community champions!
We’re bringing the Roaring Twenties back for one unforgettable night — and we need YOUR help to make it happen! We’re looking for local sponsors to support our night of jazz, cocktails, and community impact. If your business wants to support small-town charm, local events, and historic preservation — this is your moment to shine.
Let’s make Main Street the bees knees again!
Contact the Clinton Main Street office if you’d like to be a sponsor this year!
mainstreet@clintonmo.com
660-885-2122
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Volunteer Opportunity–We are excited to invite you to volunteer at the inaugural Project Connect, a one-day public health fair dedicated to providing free health services, resources, and educational opportunities to our local community.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Benson Center, Clinton, MO
Project Connect will welcome approximately 350 attendees and is open to everyone in our region. Our goal is to connect individuals, families, and organizations with critical health services and valuable community resources.
Volunteer Opportunities:
• Set-up: Thursday, September 11, evening 4p-6p
• Event Day: Friday, September 12, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Lunch: Provided from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
If you’d like to volunteer, call Melissa at 660-885-2394.
Your support is essential to the success of this event, and we are grateful for your time and enthusiasm.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to give back to our community. We look forward to working alongside you at Project Connect!
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City of Clinton, MO-Notice to current City of Clinton business license recipients: Renewals for the October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 fiscal year have been mailed or emailed out (check your junk/spam folder) this week. Renewals are due before October 1, 2025. Contact City Hall if you have not received your renewal form.
If you are a new business, please stop by City Hall at 105 E. Ohio Street, Clinton, MO 64735 or fill out the form below and return it with payment and support documents to City Hall or email mriffle@cityofclintonmo.com. New applications are also due by October 1, 2025. Call Mary Riffle at (660) 885-6121 if you have any questions.
https://drive.google.com/…/1vRaa5FB4…/view…
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Truman Lake Community Foundation accepting applications for 2025 Fall Cycle
Contact: Kristi Kenney, Grant Committee Chair
660.885.1177
kristikenney197@gmail.com
All applications are due by Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Non-profit agencies with 501(c)3 or similar tax-exempt status like schools, faith-based organizations or governmental entities are eligible to apply for grants. In awarding grants, TLCF and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
Eligible nonprofits can begin the application process online starting August 1, 2025 at cfozarks.org/applyforgrants.
TLCF was founded in 1998 with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Henry County and surrounding area through resource development, community grant making, collaboration and
public leadership. Through the generosity of donors, our fund balances have grown to $14 million dollars. To date, we have awarded more than $4 million in grants.
For questions, please contact Kristi Kenney at 660.885.1177 or kristikenney197@gmail.com
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry ·Calling all Missouri manufacturers!
The first-ever, statewide Coolest Things Made in Missouri awards are now live. Your product could be one of the top 16 featured in a high-profile campaign celebrating Missouri manufacturing!
If selected, your product will be:
• Featured in a statewide magazine
• Promoted in 26 email campaigns throughout 2026
• Recognized live at the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference
The best part? It’s quick and FREE to apply.
Applications are due Sept. 9, 2025.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mr7UzU
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We’ve had people come into the Chamber over the years wanting some item with Clinton on it…either as a souvenir, gift, school project, etc. We’ve had some items, but never before…magnets. Well, here they are! $5.00 at 200 S. Main St. M-F 8am-4:30pm.
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Help Wanted? Of course we can do that.
If you are a member of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, remember that we will post your job openings for free on our Facebook page. If you post them on your Facebook page and we see them, we will share it to our page. However, we’re sure we don’t always see those posts, so send those openings to us. You can tag us in your post of just email david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com.
We can also post job openings for non-members as well, but there is a small fee.
For more details, you can also call us at 660-885-8166 or stop by 200 S. Main St.
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Are you needing a meeting space in Clinton? If so, the Chamber of Commerce may be able to help you out. The Chamber of Commerce building at 200 S. Main St. features a conference room with a table and chairs for about ten people, possibly more if needed. The room features a big screen TV with access to Internet, zoom and more, a sink, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and restrooms. This room is available to members of the Clinton Chamber free of charge. It is also available to those that are not members of our Chamber, however there is a fee. The room can be used during business hours from 8am till 4:30pm Monday through Friday. After hours and weekend hours can be discussed. For more information, call, email, or stop by. 660-885-8166, david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com. Our Chamber reserves the right to accept or deny meetings.
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TO FIND OUT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND CLINTON, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/
IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO OUR WEBSITE’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR, JUST EMAIL david@clintonmo.com
