Chamber Newsletter

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Genevieve Williams

Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening the Week of 12/24/12

P.O. Box 605 · 216 West Spring Street · Neosho, MO 64850 · 417-451-1925

Welcome to our Newest Member

Please add the following new member to your Chamber Business Directory:

Thoratan Enterprises, LLC

Nina Eads

67100 E. 260 Rd.; Grove,OK

(417) 592-3388

Administrative

Community Christmas Dinner

The Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Christmas Day from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Civic. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a FREE holiday dinner with a family atmosphere! To volunteer, pledge donations or turn in names, call Roberta at KNEO Radio Station at 451-5636.

58^th Annual Neosho Holiday Classic

The 58^th Annual Neosho Holiday Classic will be held December 26^th – December 29^th! Mark your calendars to attend the region’s premier basketball tournament! Tournament Pass – $25, Day Pass – $8, Session Pass (AM or PM – $5. Brackets and schedules to be released soon. Stay posted by visiting their website at www.neoshoholidayclassic.com, Facebook page, and follow at www.twitter.com/neoshoclassic.

Chili Supper

The Advocates for Better Choices will host a Chili Supper on Friday and Saturday, December 28^th & 19^th from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Neosho High School Gym Concession Area. Have a bowl of chili and fixins while you enjoy the 58^th Annual Neosho Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament. Cost – $5 – Adults, $4 – Seniors and Children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit the Newton County Juvenile Drug Court.

First Friday Coffee

Newton County Drug Court will host January’s First Friday Coffee on January 4^th from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the Newton County Courthouse (2^ndFloor Courtroom) at 101 S. Wood. This is a great opportunity to visit and network with fellow Chamber Members! Mark your calendars to attend!

Coffee with Carver

George Washington Carver National Monument will host “Coffee with Carver” on Thursday, January 17^th at 10:00 a.m. inside their visitor center. January’s conversation is the Usefulness of All Things. A park ranger will give a short talk showing examples of how George Washington Carver found value and beauty in common materials. Followed by a make-and-take session of cornhusk dolls.

Job Fest 2013

The Workforce Investment Board will host Job Fest 2013 on Tuesday, January 29^th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Joplin. For more information, visit www.workforcezone.com/jobfest.

Chamber Hours

Your Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce Office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24^th & 25^th in celebration of Christmas!

Happy Holidays

Your Chamber staff wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Construction Services Group | Expansion Award

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Genevieve Williams

Construction Services Group has recently expanded and moved into a new office off of Highway 59 just east of Neosho. The new facility is 6500 square feet an expansion upon the previous location of 2040 square feet. The company has been growing over the years and an expansion was needed to continue this growth. The new facility is equipped with an attractive office area, spacious workshop, and large warehouse facility. This new expansion has allowed the company to work more efficiently and effectively as well as assist customers better. (Photos and Article Provided by Construction Services Group)

Winners of Neosho’s 2012 Christmas Parade

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Genevieve Williams

This year’s Christmas parade was an overwhelming success thanks to lots of volunteers and community support. Crowds lined the streets on & around the square to see a large number of entries that included bands, floats, cars and more. This year’s parade was held in the evening and most of the entries were lighted.

The event was sponsored by the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce and the Neosho Daily News.

2012:

Grand Champion:  GNA Technologies

Best Use of Lights: Freeman Neosho Hospital

Best Use of Theme: Golden Living Center, Anderson, MO

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 Place Business Float: Lowes Home Store

^nd

 Place Business Float: Freeman Neosho

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 Place Business Float:  B & B Theatres & Arron’s Sales and Lease

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 Place Civic Float: Seneca FFA

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 Place Civic Float:  Neosho FFA

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 Place Civic Float: Girl Scout Troop # 70353

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  Place Church Float:  Northside Baptist Church

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 Place Church Float: Sheep Shed Church Nativity

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 Place Church Float: Monark Baptist Church

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 Place School Float: Neosho Christian School

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 Place School Float: Seneca FFA

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 Place School Float: Neosho R-5 School Bus

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 Place Band:  West View School

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 Place Band:  Neosho Christian School

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 Place Performance Arts:  Skate Land

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 Place Performance Arts: MO-Kan Roller Girlz

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 Place Antique / Wayne LeMaster 1941 Ford

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 Place Antique / Lonnie Plumlee 1955 Ford

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 Place Horse Individual: Siarah Kassner

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 Place Horse Individual: Neo

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    Place Group Horse:  Newton County 4H Prairie Riders

2nd Place Group Horse:   Neosho FFA

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   Place: Group Horse: CNT  Farms

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 Place Hitched Horse: CNT Farms

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 Place Hitched Horse: Neosho FFA

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 Place Hitched Horse:

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 Place Miscellaneous: Verison Wireless/Russell Cellular

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 Place Miscellaneous: Granby House

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 Place Miscellaneous:

Special thanks goes to the Special Events Committee for coordinating the parade and to the Neosho Daily News for sponsoring the trophies.

For further information, contact the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce at (417) 451-1925 or

info@neoshocc.com