Time is running out to secure your spot in the action-packed Fall Basketball program at the OC!
Practices begin in early October. Games begin in late October through mid-December. Games will be on weeknights with the exception of Wednesdays.
Deadline to register: Sept.14.
There's still time to join September group swim lessons!
Deadline approaching
Classes begin Sept. 9. They're offered on different days of the week for all levels of swimmers. Check out the website and pick the class that's right for your child!
Classes take place in the early evening, starting at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., or 6 p.m. and last 45 minutes. Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 at the 4H Building in Finley River Park.
Are you looking to clear out some clutter? This event is perfect for you. With booth spaces available for rent, you can showcase your treasures and hidden gems. Shoppers - Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Join us for a day of fun, shopping, and great deals.
Promote your business by sponsoring Festival of Freights
The OC's "Festival of Frights" will be on Oct. 28. The event will be full of trick-or-treaters ready for candy, carnival games, smores, and hayrides! Come promote your business by handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters and other business "swag" of your choosing.
In this film we look at how the Deep State have INFILTRATED the USA FROM WITHIN.
PART ONE: 1/17 - INTRO / TRAILER 2/17 - THE BUSINESS PLOT (THE WHITE HOUSE COUP) 3/17 - JFK AND THE MOB 4/17 - JFK AND THE CIA 5/17 - SKULL AND BONES 6/17 - BILL COOPER AND THE DEEP STATE
PART TWO: 7/17 - coming next week 8/17 - coming next week 9/17 - coming next week 10/17 - coming next week
PART THREE: 11/17 - X 12/17 - X 13/17 - X 14/17 - X 15/17 - X 16/17 - X 17/17 - X
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OneVoiceNow.org Explains utilizing established public TV stations to voting on local issues.
Activist David A. Frank of South Bend, Indiana, who operates the http://www.OneVoiceNow.org website, explains his ideas for utilizing established public TV stations in conjunction with a different approach to voting on local issues.
August is here! We hope everyone has been having a great summer. Amidst vacations, weekend trips, and summer events, the SMCC staff are still chugging along, working on ten active projects, with seven additional business leads in our pipeline. With the new fiscal year fully underway, we are also closely examining our organization's annual goals to ensure another great year of growth and collaboration with our partners and investors.
Final ad used in our summer tourism campaign. This campaign had over 15,000 impressions
Looking ahead, please don't forget to mark your calendar for our upcoming board meeting on September 20th at 10am, located at 4 By 4 Brewing in Fremont Hills. And of course, as autumn approaches, be on the lookout for a plethora of exciting fall activities in the Ozarks!
As always, we are incredibly thankful for our investors and partners. We treasure your constant support and engagement. Have a wonderful day!
Kristen Haseltine
President/CEO - Show Me Christian County
417-496-5987 (cell)
Visit us at showmeccmo.com
Coming Up Next!
The next Show Me Christian County board meeting will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the 4 By 4 Brewing in Fremont Hills.Be sure to mark your calendars, and watch out for further updates and information!
Webinar: Starting a Small Business
This workshop teaches participants essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. Taking place on Zoom on August 10 at 4pm, this webinar is FREE and open to all entrepreneurs looking to get started with their business idea. Hosted by SBDC Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development received funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in response to the pandemic, and there are still grant programs open for application. Follow the link below to learn more!
Did you know that the DED also offers loans for small businesses? These low-interest direct loans help small businesses take steps toward expanding and creating jobs. To learn about qualifications and receive a loan application, click the button below!
At Show Me Christian County, we love numbers. Part of our job as economic developers it to keep a watchful eye on demographic, economic, and industry trends. Here's a few interesting numbers you may not be aware of:
The average wage earned in Christian County is $40,210, a rise of roughly 5.2% over the previous year.
Christian County's top three industries are retail, construction, and food services/accommodation. The retail industry alone employs over 3,300 workers across the county.
The unemployment rate in Christian County currently sits at about 2.4%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 3.4%, the lowest rate in 54 years.
Around the Ozarks
Ozark Chamber Membership Drive
The Ozark Chamber welcomed 81 new members and raised $20,000 through their first Membership Drive! To see how you can get engaged with the Ozark Chamber, visit ozarkchamber.com today!
Nixa Chamber Teacher Welcome
Welcoming 94 teachers to Nixa Schools, the Nixa Chamber is accepting gift baskets ahead of their annual New Teacher Luncheon! For more info or to purchase tickets, click here!
FOL Book Sale - Nixa Branch
The Friends of the Christian County Library will be holding a Book Sale on August 24-26 at the Nixa library branch. For information on hours and prices, click here!
Missouri DNR Photo Contest
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources holds an annual photo contest, and there's only one month left for YOU to submit your photos! Submissions run to Sept 1, so grab your camera and get snapping! Click here for more info!
Featured Stories
Show Me FY2023 Year-in-Review
Check out our video recap of SMCC's many accomplishments and milestones over the past year.
Every month, we title our newsletter after a song that seems fitting. Can you name the artist who originally recorded this month's song, Life's Been Good?
