Business Expo Open for Registrations

chamber-logoThe Republic Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations from exhibitors for its 2013 Business Expo! The expo will be held on March 9th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registrations for exhibits are due by February 28. Download a registration form here.

Republic Community Thanksgiving Service

4017595The Republic Community Thanksgiving Service will be Sunday, Nov. 18, at 6 pm at Hood United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join this special service.

Organizers will take an offering, with the goal of raising $3,000 that will help the Republic Ministerial Alliance support the benevolent needs Republic  throughout the year.
 
If you have any questions, you can contact Joshua Mathews at 732-6560.

New Member Photos

Republic is growing, and so is the business community here! We’ve uploaded lots of photos of new business owners who’ve joined the Chamber of Commerce in recent weeks. Check them out, and welcome these new businesses to the community when you get a chance.

Get A “Taste of Republic”

The Republic Area Chamber of Commerce and Price Cutter will be hosting the 2nd Annual Taste of Republic on Saturday, October 20th from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy a great day of food and fun, as Republic restaurants show off what they have to offer. Sample culinary delights from area restaurants along with Missouri Spirits!

Food Vendors
Bair’s All-American Sports Grill
Diamond Head
Rocco’s Pizza
Mr Biggs Pizza
Bunkhouse Barbeque
McAlister’s Deli
Domino’s Pizza
Dairy Queen
Batter Up Bake Shop and Sweets
Village Inn
Kentucky Fried Chicken/Long John Silver
Price Cutter
Wendy’s
FCCLA
Little Ceaser’s Pizza
Papa Murphy’s

~ Live Music by Stag Owens and the Staggeroos
~ Costume contest from 2pm – 4pm

ADMISSION: $10 for adults*, Children 10 & Under – Free
*Does not include alcoholic beverages

You can purchase your tickets in advance at:
Price Cutter
Republic Chamber Office
Mid-Missouri Bank
Brandon Self, American Family Insurance
Bank of Missouri
Empire Bank
Lincoln Land Title

Chamber Welcomes New Members

The Republic Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed several new members in the past few weeks. Please welcome them!

People Helping People
P.O. Box 505
210 N. Pine
Republic, MO 65738
417-732-6454
web – republicphp.com

Casey’s General Store
604 N. Main
Republic, MO 65738

The Wash House – Coin Laundry
852 US Hwy 60E
Republic, MO 65738
PH – 732-WASH (9274)
www.facebook.com/thewashhousecomlaundry

Farmers Insurance – Gragg Agency
4650 S. National C3
Springfield, MO 65810
Contact – Dave Gragg – e-mail dgragg@farmersagent.com
www.farmers agent.com/dgragg

Second Chance Appliance
311 S. Hwy 60
Marionville, MO
ph – 417-893-8371
Contact – Kevin Fudge – e-mail secondchanceappliance@gmail.com

Event Planners, Take Note!

If you’re planning an outdoor event and need help with restroom services, an upcoming event can help you consider your options. Farr Better Plumbing will host a display from Hometown Disposal, featuring portable restrooms and your different options. Here’s the flyer with all the information:

Portable Restroom Flyer

Orange and Black and Red All Over

Orange-and-black-clad Republic fans turned out in force for Republic Night at the Springfield Cardinals game. The night featured a tribute to the state championship girls basketball team. Republic High School violin player Luke Thomas played the National Anthem.

Here are some photos from the night.

Republic Night at the Ballpark

Don’t forget Republic Night at the Springfield Cardinals game on July 26th! The event is organized through the Republic Parks and Recreation Department.

The ticket order deadline has passed, but if you haven’t picked up your tickets, you can do that through July 26th.

Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf tournament Friday, August 24th, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The format will be a four man scramble.

The Tournament will be held at Island Green Country Club. Businesses–there are hole sponsorships still available. We would love for all chamber members and others to join us for this exciting event!

For information on sponsoring a hole, download this form.

Care to Learn Golf Tournament Coming Up

The 2nd annual Care To Learn Golf Tournament is scheduled for this Saturday, June 2nd at Island Green.

Registration is at 7 a.m. and the tournament will start at 8. There’s also a silent auction.

It’s not too late to sign up a team! You can even show up and register on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be in the 70s, so it should be a great day! Come out and support a wonderful cause.