Posts by Chris Russell

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…

Our lives and our businesses have changed a lot during the time of COVID. We have changed how we reach customers and likely how they buy from us. Some of us have had to shut down.\ During this time, your website should be one of your strongest sales tools. Just as your business has changed,…

Economic Impacts of Covid-19 Good or Bad for Nixa or Ozark? How does it affect your Chamber? As our communities all prepare to hopefully go back to school, I noticed one thing recently on a recent shopping trip with my teenage daughter to buy some new shoes, people are spending money like crazy.  Due to…

112 South Main Street P.O. Box 1982 Nixa, MO 65714 Downtown Nixa 417-724-8553 CLICK HERE FOR OUR WEBSITE Find us on FACEBOOK Nate Rapp Partner rapp@insightdesignarchitects.com Eric Albers Partner albers@insightdesignarchitects.com How to Hire an Architect by Nate Rapp Nothing is more exciting than creating a new building. Whether it’s your home or a commercial project, nothing…

August 4th Primary Voting Information for Christian County Christian County Information Christian County Sample Ballots Polling Information Christian County Election Results Website State of Missouri Amendment #2 Official Ballot Title: Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to: adopt Medicaid Expansion for persons 19 to 64 years old with an income level at or…

How to Cope in a Lone Wolf Business Making ends meet is top of mind for a lot of business owners and employees these days. Even if your business is open, reduced revenue may make it necessary to furlough employees. Rather than close altogether, many small business owners have decided to move to a one-person…

May 25, 2020 Update from the President/CEO of the Nixa Chamber PHASE 2 SOON:  As we all continue to battle this COVID-19 world we live in, it is clear to see Nixa has been marching forward the best we can.  Reality of it is, with more people staying home some of our local businesses have…

Andrea Sitzes, EDFP │ President & CEO Show Me Christian County Economic Development 573.578.6608 – please use cell at this time 417.212.0699│andrea@showmeccmo.com P.O. Box 1528 │Nixa, MO 65714 │www.showmeccmo.com Do You Understand Your Operating Cycle? How much cash did you have on hand on March 15, 2020? Are you a business owner that had six, or even three months operating expenses…

Why is Gridliance so Important to Nixa? Check out this article! GridLiance High Plains (GridLiance) is an independent electric transmission company that partners with municipal utilities, electric cooperatives, renewable energy developers and others to invest in the future of the transmission grid. In April 2018, GridLiance entered into an innovative collaboration with the City of…