August 30, 2024
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The Chamber Office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day! Thank you! ________________________ Our 110% Supporters
This
Week's
110%
Supporters,
We
Thank
You! Help Shape the Future of the WSR Chamber! Your Input Needed - Survey Closes Today! As we prepare for our upcoming Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber Board and staff annual retreat, we want to ensure that our planning aligns with the needs and priorities of our valued members like you. Your feedback is essential in helping us make informed decisions about the future direction of the Chamber. We kindly ask you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey. Your responses will help shape the strategies and initiatives we discuss during the retreat, ensuring that we continue to provide the services, advocacy, and support that matter most to you. https://forms.gle/ The survey will be open until August 30th at 5 p.m. We greatly appreciate your time and insights. If you have any questions or additional thoughts, please feel free to reach out to us directly at 573-336-5121. Thank
you
for
being
an
essential
part
of
our
Chamber
community.
We
look
forward
to
hearing
your
thoughts
and
working
together
to
make
the
upcoming
year
even
more
successful. 2024 Annual Meeting + August Luncheon Recap
The
Waynesville-St.
Robert
Chamber
of
Commerce
held
their
Annual
Membership
Meeting
in
conjunction
with
their
August
Luncheon
on
August
21st
at
Waypoint
United
Methodist
Church
in
Waynesville.
The
luncheon
was
sponsored
by
Pulaski
County
Weekly
and
lunch
was
catered
by
Route
66
Taco
and
Wing
Company. 2023-2024 Top 10 Chamber Supporters
Chamber Supporter of the Year - Delphi Brands/Hermit's Delight
Rookie of the Year - HFL Networks and Consulting
Refer & Earn Winner - Chantel Higdon
Ambassador & Goodwill Spirit Award - Russ Dixon
20
Years
of
Service
-
Cecilia
Murray,
Chamber
Executive
Director
Community Pride Night
No other event on the Chamber Calendar elicits as much excitement and enthusiasm as Community Pride Night. This year's celebration will be held on September 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the homecoming festivities, and like always hotdogs and sodas are provided free of charge. Area businesses will be giving out freebies as well. Community Pride Night will take place in front of the Gymnasium. Sponsorships
for
this
great
event
are
still
available
for
$75.
Must
note
if
you
want
a
booth
at
the
event
or
not,
Community Pride Night remains an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for current paid members who register by September 10, 2024. Details about this sponsorship opportunity can be found on the sponsorship form. This is a wonderful chance to showcase your business and demonstrate support for our community. Be sure to renew your membership on time to take advantage of this exclusive offer. For more information contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com. Sponsorship forms are available on the chamber website. September Chamber Luncheon *Please remember to RSVP to help us plan effectively with our sponsors, caterers and hosts. If you do not receive a reminder email the Monday before the luncheon, you have not RSVP'd. September 11th at 11:45 a.m., at Buffalo Wild Wings in St. Robert. Our sponsor will be CASA of South Central Missouri . RSVPs are required to attend. Please contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10th. Cost for luncheon is $20. **Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to have such a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons. Due to the large number of last minute Chamber luncheon attendees, a policy has been put into place by the Chamber Board of Directors. Anyone who responds after the RSVP cut-off time of 9:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a seat becomes available. Tell Your Story Thursday Coffee
Click Here to register. Exciting New Advertising Opportunity for Chamber Members - Enhance Your Online Presence! Elevate
your
business's
online
presence
by
upgrading
to
an
Enhanced
Listing
through
the
Waynesville-St.
Robert
Chamber's
online
membership
directory.
The
Enhanced
Listing
offers
increased
credibility,
priority
placement,
searchability,
and
advanced
features
to
help
you
stand
out.
The
premium
features
include
a
custom
header
and
logo,
a
1600-character
business
description,
five
clickable
bullet
points
linking
to
your
website,
plus
the
ability
to
showcase
a
YouTube
video
and
8-photo
slides.
To
see
your
current
listing
compared
to
an
enhanced
listing
visit
https://members.waynesville-strobertchamber.com/list/.
Don't
miss
this
chance
to
reach
more
customers
and
strengthen
your
online
presence.
Contact
us
for
more
information
or
complete
this
form
to
reserve
your
Enhanced
Listing
for
the
2024-2025
membership
year!
Citizen of the Year Award Nominations being Accepted!
The Citizen of the Year Award is meant to recognize a person who has performed outstanding and dedicated service to the community and/or towards helping others over time not for a particular year of service. The individual nominated must have provided such service in the Waynesville-St. Robert area. Please mail your nominations to: Waynesville-St.
Robert
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce
Nomination Forms are available at the Chamber office and through the Chamber web site. If you have any questions contact the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121, or e-mail at chamber@wsrchamber.com.
Now Accepting Nominations for Various Community and Business Awards
The Waynesville - St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual Community Leadership Awards Banquet. The following awards will be presented at the event, submit your nominations to the Chamber by November 1, 2024. *
Charitable
Business
of
the
Year The individual nominated must have provided such service in the Waynesville-St. Robert area. Please mail your nominations to: Waynesville-St.
Robert
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce
Nomination Forms are available at the Chamber office and through the Chamber web site. If you have any questions contact the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121, or e-mail at chamber@wsrchamber.com. The WSR Poppy Project
We have received 2,050 poppies out of our goal of 4,000! For more information on completing the poppies, click on the image above. Please call (573) 336-5121 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com with any questions. Let's get the Community shopping in their PJs! Online Auction
All money raised during the It's All Here Auction will go to the shop local ad campaign, support of Shop Small Business Saturday, and Community Projects. Keep it Local, This is Our Home and It's All Here! The deadline for donated items is November 15, 2024. Drop off donations at 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. B in St. Robert, contact 573-336-5121 or chamber@wsrchamber.com with any questions. HBL Salute to the Season - Donations Wanted!
This holiday season, The LPC Alumni Foundation is partnering with the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber to host "Salute to the Season," a special event dedicated to honoring our service men and women, who have stayed in the local community during this festive time. As a community deeply connected to the military in Mid-Missouri, we recognize the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women. "Salute to the Season" seeks to create a warm and welcoming environment, bringing the holiday spirit to those who may be far from home. The LPC Alumni Foundation welcomes the community
to join our efforts by volunteering or providing financial
support for this celebration. Please contact us at (573)
336-5121 or email info@lpcalumnifoundation.org.
All donations are appreciated and tax deductible. Donations
of gift cards of $25 or less, from our local businesses,
will be used as tokens of our thanks and given to the service
members in attendance. Sponsorship Opportunities
You will find the 2024 sponsorship opportunities link by selecting the icon above, please take a moment to review. There are many events/programs that can provide your business with advertising and promotional benefits. Submit your completed form to insure your investment with the Chamber. In the event we don’t receive your form we will be calling to verify your participation for the coming year.
Click Here for a schedule of 2024 Chamber events.
We understand that there are many ways to spend your advertising dollars; we hope you consider the Chamber when making your annual budgets. If you have any questions please give us a call at 573-336-5121 or send us an email to chamber@wsrchamber.com. Submissions for Weekly Update All submissions for the weekly update need to be sent in written format with a summary of information to include contact information (no flyers or PDF) by Thursdays at 3 p.m. Email information to chamber@wsrchamber.com. If you are interested in advertising with a PDF click here for additional advertising opportunities. Request for Door Prize Items to be given at Command Orientation The Chamber is represented every Thursday at Fort Leonard Wood's Command Orientation and gives welcome bags to all new incoming families. Organizations that participate give a door prize in the form of a gift certificate or goodie bag. We are requesting some gift certificates or promotional items that could be used to donate as the door prize. Please bring by your donation to the Chamber during business hours. We thank you for your continued support. August Newcomer Spotlight
The Phelps Health Waynesville Medical Plaza is a robust healthcare center providing primary and specialty care services to residents living in and around Pulaski County. Fort Leonard Wood Command Orientation If you haven't had a chance to bring promotional items to the Chamber to be put in Newcomer Bags, don't miss out! Newcomer bags are handed out every week to incoming permanent party service members arriving to Fort Leonard Wood. Bags are packed every Wednesday. Chamber members, take advantage of this free opportunity! The Chamber volunteers hand out bags each Thursday to all new permanent party and families arriving. Newcomer Materials can be brought to the Chamber Office every Tuesday to be included. We are handing out between 30-40 bags a week. This is an exclusive benefit to Chamber members only. Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting for Comfort Inn - September 4th at 10 a.m. to celebrate new ownership at 103 Comfort Inn Dr., St. Robert. Ribbon Cutting for Westside Baptist Men's Ministry - September 4th at 5 p.m. at 801 US Rt. 66 W. in Waynesville. Ribbon Cutting for Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet, LLC - September 6th at 2 p.m. at 103 Lowe Dr. in Waynesville. Ribbon Cutting for Bomgaars - November 15th at 10 a.m. for their re-grand opening at 110 CW Parker Ave. in Waynesville. |
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Foundation announces Wall of Leaders inductees Four individuals will be inducted into the Waynesville R-VI Wall of Leaders on Sept. 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School following Showcase Waynesville Schools. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which is expected to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the main entrance to WHS where the bronze tiger is located. Those being recognized for Lifetime Achievement - Alumni are the
late William C. Anderson Jr. and the late Jim Bales. Those being
recognized as Outstanding Educational Professionals are Erwin "Erv"
Morriss and Lula Mae "Luge" Hardman. Brief information
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Meet Phelps' Health New Provider! Hello! I'm Kristin Knetzer, FNP-C, and I joined Phelps Health as
a certified family nurse practitioner in August 2024. I see adults
18 and over for both acute and chronic pain at the Phelps
Health Pain Management Center, 1050 West 10th Street, Rolla.
Conditions that I commonly see include arthritis, compression fractures,
fibromyalgia, headaches, herniated discs, joint degeneration, shingles,
spinal stenosis and more. I strive to be adaptable, empathetic and
enthusiastic in helping patients find an effective method of pain
relief. The Pain Management Center is a good fit for me because
it allows me to make a meaningful impact on patients' quality of
life. Get to know me and view my education here.
To schedule an appointment with me, please contact your primary
care provider for a reference or call (573) 364-2200 ____________________________________________ CableAmerica to Rebrand as Sparklight® CableAmerica is pleased to share it is rebranding as Sparklight®. Under the Sparklight brand, the company will continue its legacy of providing fast, reliable internet and neighborly local service while delivering enhanced customer self-service options and the latest technological advancements.
Sparklight, a leading internet provider, has been a trusted member of the communities it serves for more than 30 years, serving more than 1 million customers across 24 states. As part of the Cable One family of brands, the company provides a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including high-speed internet and advanced WiFi solutions. Cable One, Inc., purchased CableAmerica in 2021 and will remain the parent company.
“The Sparklight brand reflects our dedication to delivering fast and reliable high-speed internet that meets the evolving needs of our customers and communities,” said Cable One President and CEO Julie Laulis. “We combine cutting-edge technology with the personalized customer experience you would expect from a neighbor. Whether they are working, learning, gaming or streaming from home, we are committed to providing our customers with a best-in-class experience.”
Over the past three years, the company has invested more than $1 billion in building a robust and reliable network with the power and capacity to support customers today and in the future. This investment lays the groundwork for 10 Gigabit (10G) speeds and ushers in a new era of innovation that will further enrich the lives of customers and contribute to the economic development of the communities it serves.
Under the Sparklight brand, the company remains dedicated to giving back to its communities through both time and resources. This includes the company’s Angel Day program, which offers associates a paid day off to volunteer with organizations they care about, and through its Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to local nonprofits in areas focusing on education and digital literacy; hunger relief; and community development.
The transition to Sparklight began this summer and will occur over a period of months. Customers will receive ongoing communications through the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition.
“We are excited to welcome our CableAmerica customers to the Sparklight brand,” Laulis said. “We’re honored to serve the cities and towns our associates call home and are always working to connect our customers to the things they care most about, including family, work, entertainment and community.”
Learn more about CableAmerica’s rebrand to Sparklight at www.cableamerica.com/sparklight. ____________________________________________ Blue Fish Screen Printing & Design Community Pride Night Promo Blue Fish will be offering a special Community Pride Night T-Shirt & Rally Towel promotion from now until September 6th! This promotion is a great opportunity to get items to hand out at our annual pride night event. T-Shirts will be $5.25 each (Minimum Quantity of 100 of Preselected Brands). This includes one ink color, 1 location, & no set-up fee. Rally Towels will be $3 each (Minimum Quantity of 100). This includes 1 ink color, 1 location, & no set-up fee. Call (573) 336-2580 or email info@thumbsfish.com for inquiries. ____________________________________________ Mercy Hospital Lebanon Celebrates Earning a 4-Star Rating Mercy Hospital Lebanon had reason to celebrate this summer The CMS ratings, based on more than 100 measures, evaluate hospitals
in five key areas: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient
experience, and timeliness and effectiveness of care. These comprehensive
assessments provide a crucial indicator of the hospital’s excellence
____________________________________________ Cost-Share Opportunity for Agritourism Signs: Applications Open! The Cost-Share Grant for TODS Agritourism Signs is now open! The
program will help agritourism businesses, including seasonal businesses,
pay for directional highway signs to attract more visitors. We know
agritourism businesses help communities, family farms, and agriculture
flourish! Take advantage of the program now while funding is available
and make your business more visible to potential customers. 1. Step 1: Apply for TODS signs through Missouri Logos, under the direction of MoDOT. For more information related to costs of signs and applications for the program you may visit missouri.interstatelogos.com. You can also contact Missouri Logos in Jefferson City at (573) 893-6662, toll-free at (800) 666-3514, or by e-mail at missouritods@interstatelogos.com. 2. Step 2: Once an agritourism business is accepted into the TODS
Program, including a signed use agreement and payment receipt, they
can apply for the cost-share program through Lieutenant Governor
Mike Kehoe's Office for reimbursement of up to 50% of sign costs.
Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025 in order to ensure
adequate time to process reimbursements https://ltgov.mo.gov/tourism/agritourism/.
1. Grow/raise/harvest products on-site for purchase ____________________________________________ Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center Weekly Menu September 2-6 All are welcome to join us for lunch! Weather may make changes to menu, please call if you are not sure we are open or if you have questions (573) 774-2668. You can also tune into to KJPW 102.3 FM for updates. Lunch served Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September 2 - CLOSED September 3 - Pork Loin, Roll, Mashed Potato w/ Gravy, Carrots, Pickled Beets September 4 - Polish Sausage, Bun, Scalloped Potato, Sauerkraut, Fruit September 5 - Baked Fish, Roll, Herb Rice, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Cottage Cheese September 6 - Hamburger & Hot dogs, Bun, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle **All meals served with Milk & Dessert Join us for Trivia every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and/or BINGO every third Thursday at 12:30. We also offer cards, games and crafts. We are always looking for volunteers!
ASYMCA Patriot Day Festival Patriot Day Festival is an all-inclusive, community wide gathering, providing a family fun day to bring service members & families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood together with our surrounding communities. This event will focus on patriotism, music, fellowship, and community, as we remember the tragic events which took place September 11th, 2001. Our vision is to recognize service, sacrifice, and honor that we all hold dear, for love of country and community. Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 We are looking for sponsors and local and/or food vendors for this event. Sign up Here. Fort Leonard Wood 45th Military Retiree Appreciation Days Friday, September 13th & 14th, Fort Leonard Wood will be hosting the 45th Military Apprection event. The first day will include a Bus Tour at 12:30 pm, the Bi-Monthly Retirement Ceremony at 3:00 pm, and the Retiree Appreciation Dinner with a social hour starting at 5:00 pm. This dinner will be FREE for all military retirees, the cost for anyone else wishing to attend will be $20. The second day will include a FREE retiree breakfast at 7:00 am, a social at town hall at 9:00 am, a retiree lunch from 11:00 am - 12:45 pm (cost is $7.00), and a Health & Benefits Expo from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. This event is open to all military retirees, dependents, surviving family members, & those transitioning into retirement. For any questions, or more information, please visit https://www.zeffy.com Autumn Craft Fair at Still Waters Farm; Vendors Wanted Still Waters Farm will be hosting their Autumn Craft Fair on September 14th, from 10 am - 5 pm. Vendors are wanted! Booth spaces are available for $20. Email stillwatersfarmmo@gmail.com. FREE 3D Mammogram Screening Day at Mercy Hospital Lebanon This is a walk-in event for uninsured and underinsured women 40 years of age and older. On September 19th from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Mercy Hospital Lebanon. All you need is a photo ID! MPRA 83rd Annual Military Police Anniversary Golf Tournament The Military Police Regimental Association will be hosting their 83rd annual Military Police Anniversary Golf Tournament on September 25th. The tournament will be held at Piney Valley Golf Course on Fort Leonard Wood, starting at 9 am. The cost to play is $70 per person. Play will include a 4 person scramble with 3 flights. If you would like to sign up, call (573) 329-4770 or email gkleinholz@yahoo.com. Prizes will be given out to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the Longest Drive, the Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin. (Male & Female) CASA of South Central Missouri Fall into Hope Dinner September 28th at 6:00 pm, located at Waypoint United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Please view the flyer for information on reserving tickets or sponsoring this event! |
When
members
voluntarily
contribute
an
extra
10%
over
their
annual
investment
amount,
the
contribution
helps
the
Chamber
to
continue
providing
relevant
programs,
workshops
and
resources
that
serve
the
growing
needs
of
our
members.
It
also
supports
the
promotion
of
business
growth,
leadership
development
and
community
engagement.
The
Waynesville
-
St.
Robert
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce
is
preparing
for
its
annual
Citizen
of
the
Year
Award
to
be
presented
at
our
Community
Leadership
Awards
Banquet.
From
now
until
November
15,
2024
the
Chamber
of
Commerce
will
be
accepting
nominations
from
Chamber
members.
A
one
page
letter
outlining
the
candidate’s
qualifications
and
experience
will
comprise
the
formal
nomination
form,
as
well
as
a
cover
sheet
including
the
following
information:
nominee’s
name,
home
address,
office
address,
home
phone
number,
office
phone
number,
sponsor,
point
of
contact,
day
phone
number,
and
a
150
word
summary
of
the
nominee
with
his/her
photo.
Showcase
your business during the 6th annual ShopLocal in PJs online
auction! Beginning Friday, December 1st and running until 6
p.m. on December 15th, the Chamber will be hosting the It's
All Here virtual auction. Donated items will be available for
bidding via Charity Auctions Today, a link to which will be
made available on the Chamber website closer to the event date.
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"Strong Chambers of Commerce may be measured in many ways: by the number of members, activities, economic development, community growth, etc. We thank our members for continuing their investment in the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce, in their business, and in our community. Your membership makes our Chamber stronger. By being a member you are identifying yourself with Waynesville-St. Robert's leading business organization." |
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September 4th
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Ribbon Cutting for Comfort
Inn & Westside Baptist Men's Ministry
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September 6th
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Ribbon Cutting for Taylor
Grubaugh Chevrolet, LLC
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September 27th
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Community Tiger Pride
Night
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