The Olde Crow Antique and Flea is now open! 232 E. Hwy 7, Clinton. The Chamber and some of our ambassadors stopped by on Friday, April 25th to congratulate Lora, Max and all those involved. They are open 10-6 seven days a week.
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Welcome New Chamber Member: HOLLY’S KITCHEN
Holly Miller will be opening Holly’s Kitchen on July 1st this year inside Meadow Lake Golf Club, 1000 Watson Parkway. She will offer made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch, comfort food, gluten-free options and it will be open to the public. She will also do take & bake.
Holly’s plans are to open around the first of July with breakfast and lunch, dinner on Friday evenings, and hopefully more evenings available in the future.
She recently sold Holly’s Country Kitchen in Monticello, IL, and the family will be moving to Clinton this summer to prepare for the opening of Holly’s Kitchen!
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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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We are about two months away from Olde Glory Days 2025! The bands, other entertainment, carnival, stage and sound, fireworks, etc…Those contracts were signed last fall, so they are ready to go. We will of course feature the Veteran’s Dinner and so many of your favorites from the past, and new items for this year. Mark your calendars for Olde Glory Days 2025, July 3rd-6th and LOOK FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS THROUGHOUT MAY ON THE OLDE GLORY DAYS FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/oldeglorydays/
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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” Clinton Quick Lube…Shoe Sensation…Sherman’s Plumbing and Heating…Clinton Senior Center…Collision Leaders…Share and Care…Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant…Compass Health Network…Cook & Co. CPAs…Serc Physical Therapy.
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2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week
May 12 – May 17
Transfer Station Free, for Selected Items, for City Residents
The 2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week will be May 12 – May 17. During City Wide Clean Up, the City of Clinton will allow free disposal, for selected items, to encourage residents within the city limits of Clinton to clean-up their properties.
To receive free disposal service at the Transfer Station, for selected items, proof of City residency will be required. Proof of residency can be established by showing a driver’s license, utility bill or property tax receipt. The City reserves the right to limit the number of items for free disposal from a single source. All regular fees will apply if proof of City residency is not provided.
Curbside pick-up will NOT be available during City Wide Clean Up Week.
Transfer Station
The Transfer Station, located at 1305 N. Washington, will be open Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday, May 17, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
(During City Wide Clean Up Week the Transfer Station will remain open from 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM)
Disposal of the following items is free of charge, to City residents, all six (6) days: boards, appliances, furniture, bulk items, refrigerators (compressors MUST be removed), and air conditioners (MUST have certification that Freon has been removed).
Regular fees apply to domestic/household trash and carpet.
The following items will NOT be accepted: tires, batteries, commercial waste, shingles, liquids, chemicals, hazard materials, concrete, rock, soil, and waste materials from demolition projects.
Compost Site – Extended Hours
The compost and brush site, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1101 S. Vansant, will be open Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 17, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All regular Compost Site rules will apply. No charge for residential lawn waste, leaves, brush (not over 3” in diameter), and lawn clippings. All plastic bags must be removed.
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The Board of Directors of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (West Central) is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Lou Schussler as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Schussler had been serving as Interim CEO since February, following the departure of former CEO Chris Thompson. Her appointment marks the continuation of an accomplished career spanning more than 30 years within the organization.
“Mary Lou has demonstrated a deep commitment to our mission and has played a critical role in shaping the agency’s operations and services,” said Fred Bunch, Chair of the West Central Board of Directors. “Her vision, experience, and steady leadership have earned the respect of our staff, board, and community partners. We are confident that West Central is in excellent hands.”
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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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SAVE THE DATE!
The NEW Clinton Regional Airport Terminal is almost finished. Your support for this project, and/or the many prior projects that have lead us to this point, is greatly appreciated. The City of Clinton and the Clinton Airport Association will host a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to celebrate the completion of the new facility.
So please SAVE THE DATE and join us for the celebration:
Thursday, May 8th
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tour the Terminal and enjoy some light refreshments
- 11:30 AM Ribbon cutting ceremony and comments
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Share and Care for Special People Inc.–Guess what….
We are scheduling groundbreaking at our new property! May 8th at 2pm we will gather to break ground at 820 N. Price Lane. Klassen Construction will begin working diligently on making our dream become a reality. We cannot wait to see our new office building and The Cheryl Craig Learning Center get started! Come out to join us in celebration of this monumental moment for Share and Care for Special People Inc.
Special thanks to all our employees, individuals and families served, our wonderful Board of Directors, and the Craig family.
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The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Open House will be at the Clinton City Hall.
Open House Details: Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3pm-6pm Location: Clinton City Hall
Format: Drop-in style, with opportunities to review materials, provide feedback, and ask questions about the SS4A Safety Action Plan.
Your help in promoting this event is greatly appreciated as we work to gather valuable public input and ensure a strong community presence.
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32nd Annual
AG-APPRECIATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SPONSOR: CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB
SATURDAY, JULY 19th, 2025
SHOTGUN START—8:30 AM
Format: 4 Person Scramble
Entry Fee $280.00 PER TEAM and includes games
CASH PRIZES PAY BACK 4 places for 2 flights
Over $1800.00 in cash paid out.
*based on 18 teams, subject to change.
SPONSOR YOUR OWN TEAM OF FOUR OR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL BE PAIRED WITH ANOTHER TWOSOME
CONTESTS:
Closest to the Pin
Longest Putt
Most Accurate Drive
Poker Draw
PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Please enter the following team in the Ag-Appreciation Tournament
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Contact golfer:__________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________Phone:______________________
2nd golfer:_________________________3rd golfer:____________________
4th golfer:_________________________
Please enclose check to: GCACC Ag Tournament
Mail to: 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
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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
