Posts by Chris Russell

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the business and organization and do not necessarily  reflect the views and opinions of the Nixa Chamber of Commerce The best ways to sabotage your business in 2023. Interested in stalling your growth and wasting your limited resources? Here are the top 3 ways…

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the business and organization and do not necessarily  reflect the views and opinions of the Nixa Chamber of Commerce What All Does a Dispensary Really Provide? MOJO Dispensary 202 West St. Nixa, MO 65714 (417) 374-7408 www.mojodispensary.com At MOJO Dispensary our goal is to…

Interested in volunteering? Click Here Dear Chamber Members, The Nixa Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for our annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC), called the XGAMES. This campaign handles sponsorships–the majority of our sponsorships for 2023 will be spoken for by the end of this TRC. We have worked hard again for you in 2022…

Message from Chamber Board of Directors Dear Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Members and Friends, I hope and pray that this letter finds you well and successful in your endeavors.  Please let us know if the Nixa Chamber can help you grow, connect, or engage in our community and/or attract new business. As you may…

Why is Sucker Days so Important for Nixa Bringing back Nixa’s 63rd Annual Nixa Sucker Days Music, Arts, and Craft Festival after missing 2020 is so important for our community and here is why.  First, just the fact we can have a community festival.  This event has been important to the Nixa area since 1957.…

BRING ON 2021 by PLANNING Even though we all say, YAY 2020 is gone, let us erase that from our memories.  Truth is that life and business must go on.  Next month, I plan on sharing our final numbers and tell the vision for your Nixa Chamber in 2021 after I have shared during our…

How College Planning Has Changed Due to the Pandemic College visits were an anticipated part of the junior year in high school and one of the best ways for students to get a feel for how they might fit within a campus, offering a useful introduction and helping students get their bearings.  Due to the…

2023 NIXA CHAMBER ENHANCED MEMBERS PREMIER SPONSORS CORPORATE SPONSORS MARKETING SPONSORS EXPANSION SPONSORS Jenkins CPA Marketplace Printing and Signs Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Darryl Johnson—Attorney at Law Prudential Financial—Tony Manasseri Dianne Davis—Consulting • Media • Promotion

Diversity and Inclusion Chris Russell President/CEO Nixa Chamber 2020 has been a year of challenges for sure.  On a positive note, some of the social issues this year helped bring awareness of businesses and organizations making sure to sure they understand the words diversity and inclusion.  As a chamber, we have always been an organization…

BECOMING A LEADER PEOPLE LOVE TO FOLLOW by Marlene Giebler Retail Officer and Banking Center Manager “There’s a big difference between a leader who is popular and one who is respected”. Craig Groeschel During this COVID pandemic I have found that being a good leader has become even more of importance than anytime during my…