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April 2014

Executive Director: Sandra Williams

Kirksville Leadership Institute Class of 2014 Visits State Capitol

The 2014 Kirksville Leadership Institute Class visited Jefferson City last month to learn about State Government. Pictured above (from left to right) Back Row: Chris Pinkerton, Clinton Normore, Troy Pinkerton, and Dustin Byrum.

Middle Row: State Representative Nate Walker, Pam Speaks, 2013 Class Rep.Amy Crawford, Exec. Dir. Sandra Williams, and Carie Fouch. Front Row: Ashlynn Newman, Lois Helton, Shelby Sims, Aimee Thomas, and Kelly Jones.

APRIL BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, April 24th, 5:00—7:00pm

Jackson Stables West Winery 22694 Rainbow Basin Trail, Kirksville

New Members Celebrations Party Supply & Rentals (Retail & Rental) 511 South Baltimore Street Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone: 660-627-3657 Jerry McMain, Owner Knox County Community Center (Non-Profit) 207 North 4th Street Edina, MO 63537 Phone: 660-397-2196 Email: kccommunitycenter@gmail.com Thomas Christen, Director/Health Educator Racquel Schempp State Farm (Insurance & Financial Services) 1220 North Baltimore Street, Suite C Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone: 660-665-4100 Fax: 660-665-4101 Email: racquel.schempp.u0mx@statefarm.com Racquel Schempp, Agent

Apr 1 Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Chamber Office, 7:30am Apr 2 Tourism Advisory Board Meeting Chamber Office, 8:00am Apr 3 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sugar Creek Lawn & Garden Center 500 N Baltimore, 12:00pm 2014 Maternity Expo Baptist Student Union, 2:00—6:00pm KVYP Networking Happy Hour TBD, 5:00—7:00pm Apr 5 Prevent the Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run/Walk Preferred Family Healthcare, 7:30am 34th Annual El Kadir Wild Turkey Day El Kadir Shrine Club, 9:00am Kirksville Women of Today Arts & Crafts Show William Matthew Middle School, 9:00am—3:00pm Youth Safe Sitter CPR & Safety Course Adair County Family YMCA, 10:00am Apr 8 KVYP Board Meeting Chamber Office, 12:00pm Election Day Apr 9 Kirksville Leadership Institute Education, 8:00am Apr 11 Daddy/Daughter Dance NEMO Fairgrounds, 7:00—10:00pm Apr 12 Easter Egg Hunt PC Mills Park, Ages 2-10, 1:00pm Apr 14 Chamber Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Office, 8:00am Apr 15 Economic Development Committee Meeting Chamber Office, 2:00pm Apr 16 Merchant$ Committee Meeting Chamber Office, 8:30am A.T. Still Induction into Hall of Famous Missourians Jefferson City, State Capitol Building, 9:00am Apr 18 T.G.I.F. State of the County Address Adair County Annex Building, 8:00am Good Friday Chamber Office Closed Apr 19 First Baptist Church “ARISE” Race First Baptist Church, 8:00am Apr 20 Easter Sunday Visit the Church of your choice! Apr 21 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office, 12:00pm Apr 22 NEMO Job Fair NEMO Fairgrounds, 11:00am—4:00pm Apr 23 Perk Up With KVYP TBD, 7:00am Apr 24 Business After Hours Hosted by Jackson Stables Jackson Stables, 5:00—7:00pm Kirksville Community String Orchestra Life Church, 7:00pm Apr 26 Truman State University Showcase Event Truman State University, admissions@truman.edu

See the Community Calendar at www.KirksvilleChamber.com

for more events.

The following agencies have been invited to participate in TGIF’s State of the County Address on Friday April 18th at

the Adair County Annex Building:

Adair County Commission Adair County Health Department

Adair County Sheriff Adair County Ambulance District Adair County Public Water Supply

SB40 Developmental Disability Board Adair County Public Library

Twin Pines Adult Care Center

Coffee and donuts will be served beginning at 7:30am. The presentation will begin at 8:00am.

April 2014 Calendar of Events

Happy Anniversary! The Chamber wishes to thank the following businesses for

reaffirming their belief in the Chamber of Commerce.

Air Evac Lifeteam Christ’s Family Church Depot Inn & Suites Exploring America Field of Dreams Rescue, Inc Hanger Prosthetics/Orthotics Heartland Auto Sales Heritage House Realty Judge Kristie J. Swaim Kirksville Dental Group KWIX/KRES/KIRK/KTCM Radio Med Depot Missouri Rural Enterprise & Innovation Center NEMO Community Action Agency Orscheln Farm & Home Precision Cycle Reliable Pest Solutions Rural Advocates for Independent Living Sparks Constructors Taylor Flowers Woody’s Tire Auto & Towing, LLC

Northeast Missouri’s

LARGEST JOB FAIR

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 11:00am to 4:00pm NEMO Fairgrounds Hwy 11 East Kirksville, MO

Area job seekers are encouraged to attend and

meet with hiring staff from numerous area employers in all types of industry and complete

applications on site.

Sponsored by: The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce, MO Career Center—Kirksville, K-REDI, Missouri Employer

Committee, and Missouri Department of Economic Development Division of Workforce Development

For more information contact:

The Missouri Career Center (660) 785-2400 or The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce (660) 665-3766

THANK YOU!

The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Merchant$ Committee would like to thank

everyone who helped make the Great Gatsby Putting on the Ritz Adult Prom a success!

Blink of an Eye Blossom Shop Flowers & Gifts Casey Rethmeier—Licensed Cosmetologist Colton’s Steakhouse Cooks Jewelry Depot Inn & Suites Dukum Inn El Kadir Shrine Club Glik’s Glitz & Glam Grand Luxury Limousine Hy-Vee

ELECTION DAY Tuesday, April 8th Get out and vote!

Save the Date

Art Walk Friday, June 6th

5:00—7:00pm Downtown Kirksville

Downtown businesses will be hosting

artist and artisans of all types! Be sure to attend Summer on the Square afterwards!

If you are associated with a downtown business and would

like more information or would like to participate in the Art Walk please call (660) 665-3766 or email

news@kirksvillechamber.com.

JC Penney Kirksville Super 8

McDonald’s Paragon

Princess Emporium Salon Nouveau

Sand Clock Taylor Flowers

Teresa’s Bridal Boutique Thousand Hills Dining Lodge