The Board of Directors of the Greater Clinton (MO) Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Larry Tucker, CEcD, EDFP as the new Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director.
The search had applicants from six states including Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Larry has over 21 years of experience in the economic development profession. He has served rural communities, suburban communities, and regional economic development organizations in
Missouri, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas. Missouri communities served include Perry County, and Lincoln County as well as the City of Wentzville. During Larry’s career, he has assisted companies that resulted in capital investments of over $1 billion dollars and over 6,500 jobs created and/or retained.
Larry received his Certified Economic Development (CEcD) certification from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2005. He was awarded his certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) in 2000.
Larry says “I consider myself fortunate to be selected as the next economic developer for Clinton and to be working with the many dynamic businesses and industries located here. I look forward to joining the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce in helping them grow and expand.”
“The Board is pleased to have Larry join our staff and his energy and new ideas will be complementary to our existing economic development programs and direction that we have established over the past 7 years leading to continuing growth for both the City and the Chamber”, says Chamber Board President Sabrina Harris.
Larry will be replacing Mark Dawson, CEcD, who has served as the Clinton Economic Development Director for almost 7 years. Mark will be retiring on 10/1/2025 after a career in economic development spanning 39 years.
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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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Chamber Business Connection, hosted by the newly remodeled Hawthorn Bank during their Open House event. Tuesday, Oct. 21st from 5 till 6:30pm at 1400 East Ohio Street. Sign up for one of 18 door prizes and enjoy some food, drinks, and treats.
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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” Katy Trail Tours & Shuttle…Green Streets Market…Gregg Smith Ford-Lincoln…Kat Laxague Real Estate…Joy Adult Care Center…Groff Dental Studio…Guardians of the Children…Johns, Mitchell & Duncan Law.
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The annual silent auction at the Henry County Museum will begin September 9, 2025, at 10:00 am, and end September 20, 2025, at 4:00 pm. There are already many items which have been donated to the Society, and we are receiving many more every day. Please be sure to stop by the Museum at 203 W. Franklin and browse the many items up for bid – and be sure you place your own bids. Don’t miss out on this fun event—we know there are many things here that you just will not be able to live without!
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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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Clinton Senior Center / Care Connection for Aging Services · Feeling overwhelmed by bills? 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦.
We make the connection between you and the resources that can help you thrive!
Learn about the resources available to you.
See if you qualify for free or low-cost programs based on your income.
Get help applying for money-saving programs.
Call our Benefits Enrollment Center at 1-800-748-7826.
Let us connect you to state & federal programs that can save you money and reduce stress.
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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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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
