Chamber Chat - 2-26-14

Good day Captains of Commerce!

Here’s some upcoming events you should join us for…

4^th Friday Coffee

The Chamber of Commerce 4^th Friday Coffee is this Friday from 8-9am at Shannon & Associates Real Estate and Auctioneers!  I’m assuming everyone knows where their office is…at the intersection of Highways 54 & 32 (next to the Chamber).  Make sure you start your day right by visiting with us and our “hostess with the mostest” Miss Shannon!

Presenting Monday

The Chamber (in conjunction with the city and special roads district) will be presenting a wish list of potential projects for MODOT on Monday March 3^rd at 1:30pm. If you have any last ideas on projects please contact the Chamber today (Wednesday).

Spring City Sale

The Spring City Sale AKA Chamber of Commerce City-Wide Garage Sale date has been set for Saturday, May 3^rd.  The city fees will be waived that weekend and we include your business or residence in our listing of sales that day.  We also include signage for your sale.  All sales are promoted in local media, on the Chamber facebook page and at www.eldoradospringschamber.com. Entry fee is just $5 for all the advertising and the signs. More details coming soon.

Lions Feed

This Saturday morning (6am-12 noon) don’t miss the Lion’s Club pancake & sausage feed at the Lions Club building at Jackson & Twyman Streets.

Chiefs Tickets

Tickets for the Lighthouse Children’s Theater Gala will go on sale Saturday March 1^st.  The Gala will feature former KC Chiefs kicker Nick Lowry.  Call Lynne Hedrick for more information at 876-3712.

We hope to see you “out and about” in El Dorado Springs! 

W. Jackson Tough

Executive Director

Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Chat 2-14-14

El Dorado Springs Captains of Commerce…Here is your newest Chamber Chat!

·         If you missed the February Luncheon yesterday, you missed a really good lunch from Master Chef Todd Leonard and a super speaker!  As a matter-of-fact I  forgot to thank Jack Daniel for helping procure her for us. Sara Rains gave us a very interesting presentation about the life-cycle of our refuse and better-practices in recycling efforts.  We had several comments saying she was one of the best speakers we’ve had to date.  Thanks Brother Jack!   If you have an idea for a speaker please let us know. Next month we have Dan Robinson, Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager.

·         The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has hired Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond to lobby state lawmakers to come up with a better, more responsible plan for Medicaid expansion in Missouri. Bond is greatly concerned that if Missouri isn’t actively seeking a solution rural hospitals won’t survive the plan as it is projected to be instituted as of now. We will keep you posted of any changes or news updates.

·         Don’t’ forget Cedar County Farm Bureau is hosting “Thank a Farmer” Banquet next Thursday the 20^th at 6pm at Stockton Christian Church. Call Maranda Taylor for more info 876-5902.

Make it a great day!

Chamber Chat 2-7-14

Good morning Captains of Commerce!

This is your “Chamber Chat” email just full of information and our community’s business news.

The MODOT transportation wish list presentation was postponed until the end of this month. I spoke with City Manager Bruce Rogers, Mayor Brad True, El Do Special Road District Commissioner Lalan Cole and others about potential projects. If you have any ideas make sure you share them with the Chamber.

Shelter Insurance Foundation & Travis Farran are awarding a $2,000 scholarship to an El Dorado Springs graduating senior this spring.  Applicants will be considered based on scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, character, and community / school participation & leadership. For more information contact your high school councilor, principal, or Shelter Insurance agent Travis Farran.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Bo Bishop joined Vickie Boone’s office last month. Bo has been in the banking and finance industry in Kansas City, Nevada and now El Dorado Springs since 2006. Bo and his wife Amyl, have one daughter and a son on the way. Bo is the son of Gary and Madelyn Bishop. Make sure you welcome Bo to our business community.

KB Evans Drugs is hosting fourth year pharmacy student Jeff Tobaee the rest of February. Jeff is a student at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. We won’t hold that against him though. His interests include working with diabetes and lipid disorder patients. I was in yesterday to visit him and Jeff really is a world of knowledge. Jeff will be holding an “informal talk” about diabetes and artificial sweeteners on Thursday Feb 13^th at the El Dorado Springs Senior Center, 604 South Forrest, starting at 10am.  I suggest paying him a visit there or at Evans Pharmacy if you’re diabetic.

Maranda Taylor reminded us this has been THANK A FARMER WEEK!!! On February 20 @ 6pm @ Stockton Christian Church the Cedar County Farm Bureau will host a free meal for all Cedar County Farm Families. Senator Mike Parson will be keynote speaker, focusing primarily on Missourian’s Right to Farm & Missouri Farming Legislation.  

Don’t forget to reserve your 2014 Picnic booth space. Applications are available online at www.cityofeldoradospringsmo.com or at City hall, 135 West Spring Street.  Or you can call (417) 876-2521 for more information.

The Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is next Thursday at noon at the Chamber office.  The luncheon will feature a special guest speaker from Springfield. Sara Raines is a Market Development Specialist & Environmental Technician in the Sustainability Division of the Department of Environmental Services. Sara has been responsible for planning and implementing the Market Development components of Springfield’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System.  This includes working with environmental organizations and community organizations to encourage waste reduction and recycling activities.  Jeff Witt is catering the luncheon…Ham & Beans, cornbread, slaw, and Jeff’s Colossal Cookies! Last time he made this it was SO good! Make sure you RSVP by Wednesday noon.

Chamber of Commerce 4^th Friday Coffee will be on the 28^th from 8-9am at Shannon & Associates right next to the Chamber office at Highways 32 & 54. If you don’t know where we are I can draw you a “special” map.

Make sure you shop local for Valentine’s Day.  Some of our members mentioned upcoming specials like:

Alli’s Floral & Rusty Jug have a couple different packages, one is a half-dozen roses, Valentine’s Mylar Balloon, and shrimp & steak dinner for two is only $52.95! Just call Alli’s for options and details, 876-876-4421 or stop by at 201 N. Main St.

KB Evans Drugs has all sorts of chocolates, balloons, gift ideas, and 2/$1 cards!

The El Dorado Mexican Restaurant & Cantina mentioned they have a coupon in the Sun for a “buy an entrée, get their delicious dip free” on Valentine’s Day.  

Opera House is hosting what I would refer to as a “Valentine’s Hoe-Down” on Friday the 14^th (V-Day) at 7pm. The evening includes performers like Rusty Carver, Paige Esry, Bentley Allison, and the Circle S Opry Band performing down home country, bluegrass and gospel. It’s a great date-night event!

Of course if you’re a real “Romeo” you might get her a gift from Harold at Fugate Motors!

If you have any noteworthy “Chamber Chat” news make sure you email it to the Chamber of Commerce so we can share it with membership.

Remember…Make it a great day!

W. Jackson Tough