Lee Stoneking Memorial Fiddle Contest
Update on the fiddle contest!! It has been moved RAIN or SHINE to the Benson Center in Clinton! Lots of local vendors, concessions, FREE to the public, family friendly and the fiddling will begin at 10am! Seating and chairs are provided, championship fiddlers are coming from all across the country to compete for the championship which has been sponsored by Clinton Tourism! All local vendors and sponsorship! Hope to see you there!
Benson Center
1008 E Sedalia Ave
Clinton MO 64735
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Kansas City TV is coming to Clinton! The City, Chamber and others are continuing to work with the great folks at FOX4KC as they will be broadcasting live from Clinton the morning of May 30th. We plan to share with their viewers what Clinton has to offer such as our Downtown Square, the Henry Co. Museum, Katy Trail, Truman Lake, Olde Glory Days, our 18-Hole Disc Golf Course, our schools, restaurants, businesses, our people and more. Weather permitting, most of their broadcast will be outside.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Summer is right around the corner — and FOX4 is bringing back Zip Trips!
For the last several years, FOX4 has picked a handful of cities or towns around the metro to feature on our morning show. Anchors, reporters and many other FOX4 employees travel to make a live show come to life.
We’ve finalized our list — here are the seven spots we’re visiting this year for our Zip Trips:
Friday, May 30: Clinton, Missouri
Friday, June 13: Merriam, Kansas
Friday, June 27: Blue Springs, Missouri
Friday, July 11: Grandview, Missouri
Friday, July 25: Ottawa, Kansas
Friday, Aug. 8: Brookside neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri
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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and our Ambassadors Committee are hosting a Legislative Luncheon.
We will start the program around 11:45 and if you are still eating, that’s certainly no problem. Our speakers will include State Senator Sandy Crawford, Clinton Mayor Carla Moberly, Henry Co. Commissioner Jim Stone, a representative for U.S. Senator Mark Alford and Clinton’s Economic Development Director Mark Dawson. Find out what is happening in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, and Washington D.C. There may be time for a short ‘question and answer session’ and/or a time to speak individually with each presenter. There will be sub sandwiches, chips, dessert, and drink. Just call or email YOUR Chamber to reserve your tickets (660-885-8166 or joyce@clintonmo.com).
We are also looking for sponsors for this event. Sponsor levels include $100 and $200 and there will be a program provided to attendees. Sponsors receive their logo in the program and one ($100) or two ($200) free tickets to the luncheon. Once again, you can call or email to become a sponsor. We certainly hope you plan on attending this event June 17th to hear from our elected officials talking about a variety of subjects. Seating will be limited. This is open to the public. Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Where: Elks Lodge Banquet Room: on the North side of the Downtown Clinton Square
Time: 11:00am until 1pm
Cost: $15 Chamber Members $20 Non-Members
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From Clinton Main Street
May is historic preservation month and we are having a puzzle hunt to celebrate!
May 6th – May 31st
Make a purchase downtown
Collect all four pieces to be entered to win!
(pieces are given at random, the more you shop & eat, the better your chances to win!)
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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 less than 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 its well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” Cruise Planners…Rocket Connect…RM&I Handyman Services…Culligan Water…Cummings Men’s Wear…RISE Comm. Services…Rejuvv of Clinton…Cycles & Cream…Dalmatia BNB…ReMax Truman Lake.
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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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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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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henry County – MO Volunteers Needed!
We’re gearing up for the BBBS Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! This fun and inspiring event supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, and we’re looking for amazing volunteers to help with setup, water stations, cheering zones, and more! Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Downtown Clinton Square Variety of shifts available! Contact me directly at 660-351-3073 or ebarnhart@bigbro.com
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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is honored to be named once again to the United Way of Greater Kansas City’s Impact 100. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to addressing critical community needs and creating positive change across the region.
For more information on the United Way Impact 100 program, visit wcmcaa.org.
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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
