Volume 2, Number 4 May 2013

Buy In– Buy Local!

May Spirit Award Winner: Personal Expressions

Personal Expressions is this month’s

Spirit Award Winner. Chosen for their recent

expansion and relocation, the business is

currently offering new lines of home décor and

specialty gift items.

Owned and operated by Brooke

Buchanan, Personal Expressions offers a great

way to satisfy any unique tastes with a local,

small business appeal.

Drop by and see all they have to offer,

open M– F 9am-5:30pm Sat 9-5. Be sure to

check them out on Facebook!

Click here to see past Spirit Personal Expressions

128 E Front Street

Did you know that by redirecting 1% of your purchases to within the Sikeston-Miner service area

could result in an economic windfall of nearly $10 million dollars? The Center for Economic and

Business Research and Southeast Missouri State University estimates that nearly $8.5 billion worth of

goods and services is produced in Southeast Missouri quarterly. That means to you or your business that

just by reprioritizing and make a concerted effort to purchase 1% of those products and services locally

could make a major impact on our local economy!

“Buying In—Buying Local” means growth and it means jobs. You don’t spend more but the

positive effect is felt throughout our community. It means REAL money, REAL jobs, and REAL

economic Impact! 1% - it’s up to you and it’s up to us! Buy In—Buy Local!

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXERS

Don’t forget to email us at chamber@sikeston.net to automatically receive the SACC e-Newsletter each month!

Monthly Spirit Award Nominations

Sikeston Area

Chamber of

Commerce

Board of Direc-

tors

Executive Committee

President: Scott Nichols, Health Facili-

ties Rehab

First Vice President: Mike McReynolds

Mike Rentals

Second Vice President: Justin Taylor, Edward

Jones

Investments

Secretary/Treasurer: At Large: Lisa Heuring,

Four Oaks Hospice

At Large: Debbie Glenn, Manpower

At Large: Rebecca Steward, Attorney At Law

At Large: Mackenzie Scherer, Scherer Shelter

Insurance

Additional Voting Directors

Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance

Cindy Farrenburg, Slusher Inc.

Jacob Priday, Monsanto

Larry Eby, NewWave

Communications

Leslie Hardy, DeWitt Company

Matt Tanner, First State

Community Bank

Mike Tomaszewski, Tetra Pak

Patrick Douglas, Blanton Law Firm

Sharon Urhahn, Missouri Delta Medical Cen-

ter

Terry Williams, Southern Bank

Tim Mitchell, Heartland Wood

Products

Tracy Cookson, DJ’s Shoes &

Things

Ex-Officio

Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co.

Commissioner

Doug Friend, Sikeston City Manager

Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic

Development

Frank Tatum, Mayor of Miner

Jamie Burger, Scott Co.

Commissioner

Pastor Ira Sandefer, Smith Avenue

Church of God

Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO

State Sikeston

Tom Williams, Sikeston Public

Schools

Zach Fayette, Sikeston Jaycees

SACC Staff

Executive Director:

Susan Glasgow Lawrence

AgBioworks Biomass Director:

Chris Evans

Please consider the Spirit Award Criteria listed below and submit your choices to us at

chamber@sikeston.net. You can check out all the winners here each month and on our website at

www.sikeston.net.

Criteria: Superior Attitude, Customer Service & Community Spirit

The winner of this award will have 3 or more of the following qualities:

Business has made improvements on the inside and/or outside of their building

Business shows outstanding customer service

Business is clean and has an attractive appearance

Employees are cheerful, neat, helpful and knowledgeable.

SACC EVENTS

BI-MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEONS

June 14

Ribbon Cutting

SACC Offices

June 28

Final Friday Coffee

Sponsor: SEMO Health Network

For the even months, we are looking for new networking ideas, such as, morning coffee

meetings, afterhours mixers, etc. Contact us about hosting an event today!

Please stayed tuned for more information!

May 30 Cheers Bar & Grill

July 25 First Baptist Church

September 26 Tanner Street Church

November 21 Concordia Lutheran Church

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MIXERS

Don’t forget to email us at chamber@sikeston.net to automatically receive the SACC e-Newsletter each month!

Monthly Spirit Award Nominations

Please consider the Spirit Award Criteria listed below and submit your choices to us at

chamber@sikeston.net. You can check out all the winners here each month and on our website at

www.sikeston.net.

Criteria: Superior Attitude, Customer Service & Community Spirit

The winner of this award will have 3 or more of the following qualities:

Business has made improvements on the inside and/or outside of their building

Business shows outstanding customer service

Business is clean and has an attractive appearance

Employees are cheerful, neat, helpful and knowledgeable.

SACC EVENTS

BI-MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEONS

For the even months, we are looking for new networking ideas, such as, morning coffee

meetings, afterhours mixers, etc. Contact us about hosting an event today!

Please stayed tuned for more information!

SEMO Health Network Benton Wellness

Center

Ribbon Cutting

Sikeston Convalescent Center Under

Construction! Check out the great new

amenities they offer their clients

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2/1/2013 - 5/31/2013

Concordia Lutheran School Open Enrollment We have limited class and various options to choose

from for 4/5 year olds. For more information, call

Concordia Lutheran Church, 471-5842 or Director/

Teacher, Brenda Moore, 471-5592. Register your

child by April 15 to receive the "Early Bird" discount.

5/2/13/-7/4/13

Looking for Ways to Grow Your Business? 10-session program lasting 10 weeks. Business owners

have a new weapon to help increase their chances for

success in today's brutal economy. There is no fee to

register, but seats are limited. Call 573-243-3581 by

May 1 to reserve your spot.

6pm MU Delta Center, Portageville, MO

5/3/13-5/4/13

Ultimate Flooring's 10th Anniversary Celebration 8:00am-5:00pm. HUGE SALE PRICES that are good

for 2 days only, Food, Events

8am—6pm, 2014 E. Malone, Sikeston

5/4/13

Compost Site Opening 8 a.m. until noon.

Compress Rd., Sikeston

5/4/13

YMCA Derby Party 3:00-7:00 pm at the home of Brad Bedell Kentucky

Derby theme party with food & beverages, live music,

and derby contests and activities. Cost $150 per

couple or $80 for an individual. Sponsorships

Available For more information contact Jeff Partridge

or Brandy Mason at the YMCA at 472-9622.

3pm Sikeston

5/6/13

Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 4:30pm McAmis Community Rm, 121 E. North,

Sikeston

5/6/13

Sikeston City Council Meeting 5 pm City Hall Council Chambers, Sikeston

5/7/13

Jr. Trailblazers Walking Club Meeting 6pm—Clinton Bldg, 501 Campanella, Sikeston

5/10/13

Historic Downtown Sikeston’s Gallery Walk 5-7:30 p.m. Participating galleries include the

Sikeston Depot Museum and Gallery, The Front Street

Studio, and Sweetgum Gallery. Each will be featuring

the works of guest artists.

5/11/13

2nd Annual Sikeston Mother's Day Weekend Run

for One 5K/10K Registration 7:00AM Race Starts 8:00AM (Pre-

register by April 19 for guaranteed T-shirt. Sikeston

Sports Complex Event benefits Room For One More,

a nonprofit organization providing adoption grants to

local families in the adoption process.

markandshawdi@charter.net

5/13/13

Housing Authority Commission Meeting 12pm, Clinton Bldg, 501 Campanella, Sikeston

5/13/13

Park Board Meeting 5:15pm, Clinton Bldg, 501 Campanella, Sikeston

5/14/13

DED Board Meeting 11:30am, City Hall DED Board Rm, 105 E. Center,

Sikeston

5/14/13

Board of Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting 4pm, BMU Administration Bldg 107 E. Malone,

Sikeston

5/14/13

Trailblazers Walking Club Meeting 6pm, Clinton Bldg, 501 Campanella, Sikeston

5/14/13-6/20/13

Operation JumpStart 6-9:00 p.m. Operation JumpStart is a hands-on 36

hour training program designed to help aspiring

and existing entrepreneurs determine the

feasibility of their business ideas while building

essential business planning and preparation skills.

Some skills learned are: business concept

development, market research and analysis, and

pricing and financial projections. All classes are

taught by certified instructors. Location: The

Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and

Entrepreneurship - 920 Broadway, Room 112,

Cape Girardeau, MO Also available Sikeston (via

live ITV), Southeast Missouri State University

Sikeston Campus - 2401 N. Main, Room 231,

Sikeston, MO

5/16/13

Vision for Tomorrow Strategic Plan

Implementation Commission 11:30am Council Chambers, 105 E. Center,

Sikeston

5/17/13-5/31/13

FREE Basic Computer Skills Courses Basic Computer Skills Session 3: Fridays starting

on May 17 through May 31 from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Must pre-register.

Three Rivers Sikeston Campus, 103 Kathleen

5/18/13

Compost Site Opening 8 a.m. until noon.

Compress Rd, Sikeston

5/18/13

City of Sikeston Kids’ Fishing Derby 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fishing event (catfish) for

children ages 15 and under

8am, Sikeston Recreation Complex Lake

5/20/13

Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority

Commission

11:30am, City Hall Council Chambers, 105 E.

Center, Sikeston

5/20/13

DPS Advisory Board Meeting

6pm, Public Safety Bldg, 201 S. Kingshighway,

Sikeston

5/22/13

Sikeston Parks & Recreation Program’s

Honors Board Ceremony The Sikeston Parks & Recreation Program’s

Honors Board Ceremony honoring David Dolan

will be held at 4 p.m., May 22 at the Honor Board,

Ingram Street entrance to the Recreation Complex.

5/27/13

Memorial Day Service In the event of rain, it will be at the First Christian

Church.

10:30am, Sikeston Veterans Park

5/28/13

Tourism Advisory Board Meeting 4pm, City Hall CD Matthews Rm, 105 E. Center,

Sikeston

5/28/13

VNA Hospice Grief Support Group The group is open to anyone mourning the loss of

a loved one whether they received services from

VNA Hospice or not. Please call Mindy at 1-800-

286-5892 Ext 0 for more information.

6pm, 1218 Linn St. Sikeston

5/30/13

SACC Chamber Luncheon Lunch is $10 per person and will be provided by

Cheer's Bar & Grill. Doors open at 11:30am.

11:30am 1212 Linn St. Sikeston

5/31/13—10/1/13

Downtown Farmer's Market 7am, American Legion Square, Downtown

Sikeston

5/31/13-6/28/13

Music in the Park Every Friday beginning May 31, come out and

listen to live Music in Malone Park.

6pm, Malone Park, Sikeston

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Special Thanks to Our 2013

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