WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 10.24.25
Welcome New Chamber Member: The Shoe Guys by Daily Living Medical
Opening soon in Clinton at 702 East Ohio St.
At Daily Living Medical Orthotics & Bracing, our focus is not only to provide our referral sources and patients with the care they deserve, but we also provide this service with unparalleled speed and accuracy while maintaining the most competitive prices. We only employ practitioners certified through the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. And the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC).
One Convenient Number for all Locations
573-234-2005
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Congrats to Gary and Beth on the 30-year anniversary of Jack’s Warehouse Carpets.
855 N. Highway 13, Clinton, MO
660-885-4690
info@jackswarehousecarpets.com
Hours:
Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday
CLOSED
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The Clinton Chamber held a ‘Chamber Business Connection’ at the newly remodeled Hawthorn Bank on Ohio St. as they celebrated with an Open House. As you can see (https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/), they are not completely done with the remodel, but those finishing touches will be coming soon. Look for another event at Hawthorn Bank during the Holidays. We’ll keep you up to date.
1400 E. Ohio St.
Clinton, MO
(660) 885-2241
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Quick Stop Clinton is now open! Are they completely finished? No. Are they ready to serve you? Yes! Look for additions to this new business as the days and weeks go by.
103 North 2nd Street
This new convenience store is family-owned and operated.
They are currently looking for team members. For all the details, call 816-344-4728.
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The Clinton Chamber attended the City’s Parks and Rec ribbon cutting today for Martha’s Nature Trail. This trail is the newest addition to the City’s parks system. The trail was made possible through generous donations by Martha Friedmeyer and grants awarded by the MO Dept. of Conservation. The trail is in Antioch Park, 1905 Gaines Drive in Clinton.
Congratulations to all those that worked to make this a reality. Photos at https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/
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The Clinton Tourism Association would like to thank the Truman Lake Community Foundation for the grant they awarded, as we work, with others, to make the power on the Courthouse lawn safer, more reliable, and easier to use. This will benefit Clinton Tourism, Olde Glory Days, Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Main Street, Cruise Nights, and others. We also hope our finished product will help bring more activities to the Downtown Clinton Square.
Truman Lake Community Foundation
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Henry County through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
https://www.cfozarks.org/affiliates/truman-lake
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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
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Do you know of other places to meet in Clinton? If so, list them in the comments and we’ll add them to this list.
VENUES FOR CLINTON
1311 Event space, 1311 North Washington St., 660-885-2201
Amphitheatre, Artesian Park, 660-885-2181
Benson Center, 1004 E. Sedalia, 660-885-2181
Clinton Country Club, 225 NE 100 Rd, 660-885-2521
Clinton Eagles Aerie #3667, 723 N. 3rd St., 660-885-5811
Clinton Elks #1034, 115 W. Franklin St., 660-885-3481
Clinton Masonic Lodge #548, 1109 East Ohio St., 660-351-4040
Clinton Rotary Club, 200 W. Franklin St., 660-885-6914
Clinton Senior Center, 970 E Sedalia Ave., 660-885-3482
Dietz Family Buffet, 1520 E Ohio St., 660-885-6545
Friends Room-Henry County Library, 123 E. Green St., 660-885-2612
Gathering House, 1321 E Ohio St., 660-869-7804
Hampton Inn, 900 Kansas Ave, 660-885-4488
Heartland Comm. Theatre, 108 N. Washington St., 660-885-6828
Henry County Museum, 203 W. Franklin St., 660-885-8414
Mallard’s Roadhouse, 201 NW Hwy 7, 660-885-3824
Meadow Lake Golf Club/Holly’s Kitchen, 1000 Watson Parkway, 660-885-8326
Parkfield Inn, 506 Kansas Ave., 660-890-6188
Primitive Olde Crow, 32 SE AA Hwy, 660-885-2051
Village Pavilion, 303 S. Vansant, 660-885-6114
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Clinton Campus Reported a 14 Percent Increase
SFCC Reports 6 percent Increase in Fall 2025 Enrollment
Sedalia, Mo – October 23, 2025 – State Fair Community College has reported a 6 percent increase in enrollment for the fall 2025 semester. The student headcount at SFCC now stands at 4,502, up 260 students from fall 2024.
The increase in enrollment also reflects growth in student credit hours. SFCC reported a total of 43,473.5 credit hours, marking an 8.4 percent increase over last year. The Clinton campus reported a 14 percent increase in credit hours (1,806 in fall 2025 compared to 1,585 in fall 2024), and Jefferson City saw an 8.5 percent increase (306 compared to 282).
“This growth demonstrates the confidence students have in SFCC’s academic quality, affordability and supportive environment,” said Dr. Brent Bates, SFCC president. “We’re proud to see more students choosing SFCC to begin or continue their higher education journey.”
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Big News: A New Chamber Map is Coming!
We’re excited to announce that the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Spring Hill Press to create a brand-new Chamber Map for our community! This year’s Chamber Map will be available both in print and in an interactive digital format online — giving your business visibility wherever people are looking. Don’t miss your chance to be featured in this official Chamber project.
Contact Skyler Moore at skyler@communitymattersinc.com or 660-924-0265
Explore advertising options here: https://springhillpress.net/clinton-mo/
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Clinton Schools–PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
The Angel Tree program is for families who are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance for Christmas. This year, there is no online registration, forms must be requested and picked up at any Clinton school building office. Forms must be returned to the school office by October 31st.
Angel Tree is also overseeing a coat distribution. If your child will need a coat this winter, please call 660-885-8229 (between the hours of 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday) to schedule an appointment to receive a coat.
All questions regarding either program must be directed to the Angel Tree program. They can be reached at angeltreehcmo@gmail.com or 660-885-8229.
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Clinton Schools YOU’RE INVITED
We’re incredibly proud of the progress our schools have made through the passage of Proposition Cardinals, and it’s all thanks to YOU, our amazing community! We invite you to our Open House to walk the halls, explore the updates, and witness firsthand the incredible transformation Proposition Cardinals made possible.
Date – November 18th
Time – 5:00–7:00 PM
Location – Stop by any (and all!) of our school buildings
Your support has built this, and we can’t wait to celebrate it with you!
The Chamber of Commerce will be at the Clinton Middle School Gymnasium to cut the ribbon at 4:45pm on Nov. 18th. Join us at this location and then start your tour!
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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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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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