November 5th, 2018

Spotlight on Carthage (Weekly) - Nov 5 2018

Spotlight on Carthage (Weekly edition) - Week of November 5, 2018 Our mission: To improve the overall business climate for our members and quality of life for the community through sponsorship of programs which promote civic and economic development, stimulate growth, and support relevant political action. Our vision: To foster and facilitate the success of Carthage area businesses, so our community is financially healthy and the people living, working, and playing in Carthage can enjoy a higher quality of life. All events are subject to delays or cancellations. Call ahead to confirm. Spotlight News Carthage Health and Rehab Business After Hours Invitation Thursday, November 8 4:30-6 p.m. • Carthage Health and Rehab, 1901 Buena Vista Join the Chamber of Commerce and Carthage Health and Rehab for delicious after-work snacks and beverages, and networking with fellow members. Please RSVP to Neely at nmyers@carthagechamber.com. Don’t forget to drop your card in the fishbowl for your chance to win the quarterly prize valued at $100 from Halo Salon! Chamber News Monday Member Meet-up Invitation Monday, November 12 2 p.m. ▪ Chamber office, 402 S. Garrison Please join the Chamber to celebrate our new members Monday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at the Chamber office. Meet our new members, new employees at member businesses, and new businesses. New members will have a chance to tell our Ambassadors, board members, and fellow members about their businesses. Breanna’s House Cleaning · Amber Feingold, Christine Matchell, Kayla Switzer, & Tina Burgess – Carthage Animal Hospital · Carthage Chronicle CDL Electric · Karma Wright and Clara Joslyn – Community National Bank & Trust · Countryside in the City · Elite Real Estate Group · Elusive Body Arts Tattoo & Piercing Studio · Florette by Countryside · Joslyn’s Artisan Market Old Time Reunion Event Complex · Ron’s Powerwash · Karie Currence – Specialty Risk · Sun Loan · Sun Solar · Trident Clinical Development Remember to drop your card in the fishbowl for your chance to win the 4th Quarter Prize valued at $100 from Halo Salon. RSVP to Neely at nmyers@carthagechamber.com. “Casino Royale” Business Expo & Home Show 2019 Register today for the 2019 Business Expo & Home Show. The show, scheduled for March 8 & 9, is more than half sold out so don’t delay. For info, contact Neely at 417-358-2373 or nmyers@carthagechamber.com. Upcoming Chamber Events Nov 6 ▪ Banquet Committee meeting 4 p.m. ▪ Chamber office, 402 S. Garrison For info, contact Mary Jo at 358 2373 or mjlittle@carthagechamber.com. Nov 8 ▪ Maple Leaf Committee wrap-up meeting 3 p.m. ▪ Chamber office, 402 S. Garrison For info, contact Mary Jo at 358 2373 or mjlittle@carthagechamber.com. Nov 8 ▪ Business After Hours 4:30-6 p.m. ▪ Carthage Health & Rehab, 1901 S. Buena Vista For info, contact Neely at 358 2373 or nmyers@carthagechamber.com. Upcoming Member Events Through Nov 18 ▪ “Art of Quilting” Fiber Exhibition Fri & Sat 12-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m. ▪ artCentral, 1110 E. 13th St. Free and open to the public, donations welcome. Underwritten by Edward Jones Financial Advisors. Opening reception 10/5 6 p.m. For info, call 417 358 4404. Through Dec 3 ▪ Nordic Semester MSSU, 3950 Newman Rd. Open to the public, many events offered at no charge. Find events and details at www.mssu.edu/academics/international-studies/themed-semester. For info, call 417-625-9736. Nov 5 ▪ Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Janine (ages 0-6) 10 a.m. ▪ Carthage Public Library, 612 S. Garrison Free and open to the public. For info, call 417-237-7040. Nov 6 ▪ Candidate Forum, Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen 3 p.m. ▪ Crowder College, 601 Laclede, Neosho For info, call 417-455-5540. Nov 6 ▪ A Man Called Ove 7 p.m. ▪ MSSU Cornell Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd. Free and open to the public. For info, call 417-625-3128. Nov 7 ▪ Can Fashion Save the Planet? 9 a.m. ▪ MSSU Cornell Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd. Free and open to the public. For info, call 417-625-3128. Nov 7 ▪ Be Happy, Be Lagom 10 a.m. ▪ MSSU Cornell Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd. Free and open to the public. For info, call 417-625-3128. Nov 7 ▪ Boots to Business: Reboot 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ▪ MSSU North End Zone Facility, 3950 Newman Rd. Free to US veterans & their spouses. For info, call 417-625-3128. Nov 7 ▪ Storytime with Ms. Sherri (ages 0-6) 10 a.m. ▪ Carthage Public Library, 612 S. Garrison Free and open to the public. For info, call 417-237-7040. Nov 7 ▪ Texas Hold ‘Em 7 p.m. ▪ Carthage VFW Post 2590, 16759 Inca Rd. (Oak St. & Hwy 171/96) Open to the public. For info, call 417-358-1657. Nov 8 ▪ Tales, Trolls, and Thrillers: A Sampling of Nordic Literature 10 a.m. ▪ MSSU Corley Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd. Free and open to the public. For info, call 417-625-3128. Nov 8 ▪ Chili Dinner 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. ▪ St. Ann’s Gym, 1156 Grand Ave. Adults $6.50, ages 12 & under $3.50. Craft & book fair onsite. Carryout and delivery available. For info, call 417 358-1841. Nov 8 ▪ Small Business Tax Tips 1-3 p.m. ▪ MSSU SBTDC, 3950 Newman Rd. Free and open to the public. Presented by Baker Davis Roderique CPAs. For info, call 417-625-3128. Nov 8 ▪ Queen of Hearts 7 p.m. ▪ Carthage VFW Post 2590, 16759 Inca Rd. (Oak St. & Hwy 171/96) Open to the public. For info, call 417-358-1657. Nov 9 ▪ Apprenticeship Forum for Employers & Educators 10 a.m-1 p.m. ▪ Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St. Registration $10, open to the public. For info, call 417-206-1717. Nov 10 ▪ Bros in Bras for a Cause 6:30-9:30 p.m. ▪ Cherry’s Woodshed, 311 S. Main Tickets $20. To benefit McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation Mammogram Program. For info, call 417-313-5048. Nov 11 ▪ Pool Tournament 3 p.m. ▪ Carthage VFW Post 2590, 16759 Inca Rd. (Oak St. & Hwy 171/96) Open to the public. For info, call 417-358-1657. Chamber members, if your Event is missing from this list, email Mary Jo at mjlittle@carthagechamber.com! Are you getting your Chamber Text Alerts? Sign up for text reminders about networking, events & Chamber news! Text CARTHAGE to 417-356-3157 to subscribe. Powered by txtfyre. Standard text messaging rates apply. *Cancellations will be refunded ONLY IF cancellation is received more than 24 hours before start of event. Substitutions are allowed.

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