Callaway Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center

09/26/2024

Meet Avery Cockerham, our new Workforce Development Coordinator ✨

Avery is passionate about building partnerships with local employers and educational institutions to create more job opportunities. She’s also excited to celebrate achievements and milestones as both students and businesses grow and thrive together 🎉

In her free time, Avery enjoys cheering on the Chiefs, watching TikTok, catching up on reality TV, and enjoying all things "fall" 🍂🎃.

Welcome, Avery! We’re excited to have you on the team!

09/25/2024

🎉 Congratulations to GoPo- Gourmet Popcorn on 5 amazing years in the Brick District 🎉

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Your hard work and dedication have added so much flavor to our community, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

Here’s to many more years of success and delicious popcorn! 🍿✨

09/24/2024

September E-Newsletter Edition 2 ⬇️
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09/24/2024

✨ September Workforce Roundtable Recap ✨

Earlier this month, we were honored to host Marty Martin-Forman of Martin-Forman Consulting for a powerful Workforce Roundtable discussion on the critical topic: When Trauma Affects the Workplace.

Marty shared valuable insights into how trauma impacts employees, the overall work environment, and offered practical strategies for supporting trauma-affected individuals while maintaining a productive workplace.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this meaningful conversation.

Save the date for our next Workforce Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday, October 9th! Join us for an insightful conversation on enhancing workforce development.

09/23/2024

🌾 Town and Country Dinner 🌻

Join us on Thursday, October 10th for the 2024 Town and Country Dinner, hosted by the Callaway County - Missouri Farm Bureau and Callaway Youth Expo!

📍 Location: 600 East Chestnut Street, Auxvasse
🎟️ Tickets: $30 each
🕙 Begins at 5pm

Whether you're a farmer, community member, or Chamber member, we’d be delighted to have you join us at this event! While we recently mailed invitations to farmers in Callaway County, if you didn’t receive one and would like to attend, simply reach out to Bailey at [email protected] or call (573)642-3055 to reserve your spot.

A special thanks to The Callaway Bank for being the Presenting Sponsor of this event.

09/19/2024

🌟 The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference Has Wrapped Up! 🌟

What an incredible event it’s been! We've loved every minute of welcoming guests to our community. From thought-provoking breakout sessions to lively, engaging conversations, it’s been an absolute pleasure watching these entrepreneurial minds come together. 🌐💡

It was amazing to see more than 120 conference attendees explore the Brick District and enjoy everything Fulton has to offer while sharing and learning valuable knowledge.

We are so grateful to our community, businesses, and volunteers who helped us make this event a success.

🎉 A big congratulations to Excelsior Springs, for being selected as the host of the 2025 CEC Conference!

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09/19/2024

Hey, CEC 2024 attendees!

Looking for something fun after the conference wraps up this afternoon? Stick around Callaway County and explore! Stroll through the Brick District for unique shopping, visit Crane's Country Store in Williamsburg, MO 🧢, play a round at Tanglewood Golf Course ⛳, or unwind with a walk along the Stinson Creek Trail🚶‍♂️.

There's so much to enjoy, and we’d love for you to experience everything our community has to offer ✨

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09/18/2024

The 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Conference has officially kicked off in Fulton ✨

We're thrilled to welcome more than 120 entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the Midwest to our community.

A special thank you to our opening keynote speaker, Beth Snyder, for her engaging and inspiring message 🙌🏼

We hope you join us at 5 PM tonight in the Brick District for networking with conference attendees & a youth entrepreneur market. Enjoy live music on The Station’s patio, delicious offerings from a food truck, or grab dinner at a local restaurant.

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09/18/2024

Good morning, CEC 2024 attendees! 🌞

Ready to start your day in Fulton? Need breakfast or coffee before registration begins at 11am? ☕️ Swing by a local favorite—grab a coffee at GoPo- Gourmet Popcorn, enjoy a donut or pastry from Jamolee's Bakery, or sit down for a quick bite at The Greenhouse Cafe. 🍩🥐

Get ready for an exciting day ahead!

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09/17/2024

📢 Office Closure 📢

Our office will be closed for the remainder of the week as we host the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. If you need immediate assistance, please reach out to Tamara at (573) 220-9868.

We’ll be back to assist you on Monday, September 23rd, at 8:00 AM.

Thank you for your patience and support!

09/17/2024

Welcome to Fulton, attendees of the 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference! 🎉

We're thrilled to have you here in our vibrant community. Explore our local businesses, enjoy the beautiful weather, and get ready to make connections, share ideas, and grow!

We hope to see you tonight at 5pm at the pre-conference event at America's National Churchill Museum! 🌟

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09/17/2024

🌟🎉 Ribbon Cutting Recap! 🎉🌟

We had recently the honor of celebrating a major milestone for the Brick District with the unveiling of their brand-new logo and beautiful new signage around our community!

It was a wonderful event filled with excitement, as local leaders, community members, and businesses came together to mark this new chapter for this historic area.

Congratulations to the Brick District, and thank you to everyone who joined us in making this celebration a huge success! 🎉

09/16/2024

🌟 The countdown to the 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference continues! 🌟

This morning, our Chamber staff and Chamber Ambassadors rolled up their sleeves and picked up trash around the Brick District to keep our downtown looking its best. Afterward, we stopped by The Greenhouse Cafe for a delicious lunch—fueling up for a busy week ahead!

We can’t wait for conference attendees to experience our beautiful community when they arrive this week 🙌

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09/16/2024

🌟 Exciting things are happening in Fulton as we gear up for the 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference! 🌟

Local businesses are getting ready to welcome conference attendees, and McIntire Florist has updated their marquee sign with a special greeting just for the occasion! 🎉 💼🌸

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09/13/2024

🌞 The forecast is looking bright for the 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference! 🌞

As you pack for your trip to Fulton, expect sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper 80s on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Perfect weather to explore our beautiful community!

We can't wait to welcome you! ☀️👋

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09/12/2024

Exciting preparations are underway for the 2024 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference! Art students from Fulton High School and South Callaway R-II School District have been hard at work decorating windows in the Brick District, adding a creative and welcoming touch for our incoming conference attendees. 🖌️✨

We’re so proud of these talented students and can’t wait for you to see their work!

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09/11/2024

Brianna Kliethermes, our Small Business Liaison, is representing Callaway County at America's SBDC Conference this week 👏

Brianna is soaking up valuable insights on business growth, entrepreneurship, and development strategies to bring back to our community.

We can’t wait to see the innovative ideas she brings home 🤩

09/10/2024

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of Service! 🎉

A big congratulations to Century 21 / McDaniel Realty on reaching an incredible milestone – 50 years in business! Since 1974, they have been dedicated to helping families and individuals find their perfect homes.

Thank you for your commitment to Callaway County over the past five decades.

Here's to many more years of excellence! 🏡✨

09/06/2024

Thinking about registering but haven’t done so yet? Register now before registration closes tomorrow! Come join us right here in Fulton and engage with industry experts, make new connections, and explore our great community.

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09/04/2024

September E-Newsletter Edition 1 📩

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Stay Informed! SEPTEMBER E-NEWSLETTER "Building Community for Business & Family" Our mission is to create a thriving business culture, making Callaway County a place where people choose to live, whil

09/03/2024

⬇‼🌟📣 NOMINATE A SMALL BUSINESS 📣🌟‼⬇

Help us recognize the many amazing small businesses in Callaway County 🥳🥳 Nominate a small business to be the Small Business Nominee.

Nominees must:
🌟 Make a difference in the community
🌟 Provide outstanding customer and community service
🌟 Be a small business located in Callaway County
🌟 Be a member of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce and have been operational for a minimum of three years

At the end of 2024, all Small Business Nominees will go into the running to be named the 2024 Small Business of the Year.

To nominate an impactful small business, click here: https://www.callawaychamber.net/56044-2/

09/02/2024

The Callaway Chamber of Commerce will be closed today, Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday. We'll be back and ready to serve you at our usual time on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 8 AM 🌟

Wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable, and Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/29/2024

August Business Breakfast 🌟☕

We had an incredible turnout at the August Business Breakfast hosted by CCUW Callaway County United Way! The building was packed with enthusiastic community members, and it was amazing to see so many new connections being made 🙌

A big thank you to CCUW for hosting such a fantastic event! We’re grateful for your dedication to our community.

08/28/2024

The Leadership Callaway program proudly welcomed the Cohort of 2025 recently with an exciting kickoff event! 🎉 Fourteen enthusiastic participants came together for their orientation session.

The day featured engaging team-building activities and a leadership training session with Dr Kasi Lacey. She shared insights on values-based leadership and introduced the Enneagram Personality test, helping participants deepen their understanding of their leadership styles ✨

We’re excited to offer these participants a unique behind-the-scenes look at Callaway County. Stay tuned for more updates as they embark on their leadership journey!

08/26/2024

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic training session led by Gary Wilbers! 🎉 Local small business owners gathered to learn invaluable strategies for success.

Gary covered six critical areas that are essential for any thriving business:
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Sales
🔹 Products
🔹 Operations
🔹 Cash Flow
🔹 Leadership

Attendees walked away with practical insights, actionable strategies, and real-world examples to help manage and optimize these key areas. ✨

A huge thank you to Gary Wilbers for sharing his expertise and to all who attended!