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

Mark Your Calendars!

Free Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, January 6^th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Lampo Building.

Membership Services Committee Meeting – Tuesday, January 8^th at 9:00 a.m. at our Chamber Office. If you are interested in planning and organizing seminars and events for our membership, please come to this meeting!

Employer of the Month

Congratulations to Kelly & Compton CPA’s, January’s Employer of the Month!

Leadership Neosho

Congratulations to the following Leadership Neosho 2013 participants! What a great class! They, along with their sponsors will attend a Kick-Off Luncheon next Tuesday, sponsored by Community Bank & Trust. Classes begin January 15^th with a Leadership Workshop lead by Dr. Kent Farnsworth. Participants: Brandi Bogle – Boulevard Bank, Paul Clark – Clark Funeral Home, Tim Crawley – R-5 School District, Blake Hierholzer – Clark Funeral Home, Nora Houdyshell – City of Neosho, Tressia Kelly – Arvest Bank, Michelle Moore – Community Bank & Trust, Casey Owens – Crowder College, Melissa Patterson – First Community Bank, Jason Poe – Community Bank & Trust, Angela Thomas – Angela’s Salon & Day Spa, and Jared Vansandt – Ozark Business Systems.

Clean Air Conference

The Environmental Task Force of Jasper and Newton Counties will host a Clean Air Conference on Tuesday, January 15^th from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Cornell Auditorium, Robert W. Plaster Enterprise Center on the Missouri Southern State University Campus. Recent air quality monitoring values for ozone indicate levels that exceed the current EPA standards for our area. Continuing to exceed these air quality standards may result in mandatory requirements and could have regional implications that affect development, industry and residents. For more information, contact Dan Pekarek at (417) 623-6122.

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.

2^nd Annual Bright Futures Neosho Bowling Tournament

Bright Futures Neosho will host their 2^nd Annual Bowling Tournament on Friday, January 18^th at 6:00 p.m. at Edgewood Bowl at 2811 Gardner Edgewood Dr. Teams of 4 are $120 ($30 per person). Limited to 12 teams so register early! Traveling trophy awarded to the winning team along with prizes for Team Spirit so be creative with your team attire and be prepared to have fun! For more information, call 451-8600, ext. 1163.

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.

Sweet Arts Gala

The Neosho Arts Council will host their Sweet Arts Gala Dinner, Dance & Auction on Saturday, February 4^th at 6:00 p.m. at The Civic. Tickets are $50 per person. Tables of eight are $400 (10% early bird discount, $360, applies to tables purchased by January 18^th! Make checks payable to Neosho Arts Council, PO Box 605, Neosho. For more information, call 451-2885.

Business & Industry Review

The 21^st Annual Business & Industry Review is scheduled for March 15^th & 16^th at the Neosho High School Cafeteria. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Shana at our Chamber Office.