Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce

John Lacy, Excelsior Springs School District Superintendent, provided members of the Chamber with an overview of the Tiger Miracle Field during the January luncheon. Opening day will be Saturday, May 5. The field will serve the Excelsior Springs Challenger program for children and young adults. It will be available to the Excelsior Springs Parks & Recreation Department and other recreation/sports groups in our area.

Anna Sue Spohn, owner of Itchin' 2 Go Travel and Tours, spoke as the featured Business of the Month in January, providing information on specialized areas of travel and special promotions available through the company. For more information, click on link below:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: New Chamber E-mail Address

Please update your address book. The Chamber of Commerce has changed its e-mail address. The new address is info@exspgschamber.com.

Coming January 2012!

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Upcoming Events

Gearing up for 31st Annual Waterfest Celebration!

Waterfest 2012 Forms are now available for sponsnorship, booth/vendor space, and parade entry, click here.

• Jan. 26-29 – "Peril in Pointsville or ... A Lovely Day For Dancing" - A Melodrama performed by the Excelsior Springs Community Theatre, Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N. Marietta, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Matinee. $10 General Admission. For ticket reservation call 816-637-3728 or order tickets online.

• Jan. 27 – Norton Blending Workshop at Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery, 31010 W. 124th St. You will also be one of the first to taste the Fence Stile blend. This workshop is limited to 12 participants. $30/person or $20/wine club member. Pre-registration required, call 816-500-6465 or send email.

• Jan. 27-29 – "Murder Room", a comedy by Jack Sharkey will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.

• Jan. 28 – Street Corner Choir at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 2-5 p.m. In the style of a true coffee shop sound, David and Lezlie bring their personal style to the bistro.

• Jan. 28 – Chili and Soup Supper and Auction, a fundraiser for Donna Vermillion, sponsored by Rayville Saddle Club and the United Christian Presbyterian Church, at Mellon's Community Hall, a mile east of Lawson on Route D. Auction begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call Jerry Owen at 816-580-7039 or Shirley Hastings at 816-637-8459.

• Jan. 29 – Rick and Shay with their folky pop sound at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 1-4 p.m. This duo is new and sure to be a hit.

• February – Black History exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.

• Feb. 1 – Early bird deadline for the Excelsior Springs USSSA Baseball & Softball league. For more information call the Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation, 816-630-1040.

• Feb. 3 - Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at The Event Parlor, 405 S. Thompson Ave., 5-7 p.m.

• Feb. 3-5, 9-11 – "Murder Room", a comedy by Jack Sharkey will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.

• Feb. 4 – Chocolate Tour, 1-5 p.m. Meander the shops in downtown Excelsior Springs and sample chocolate to your heart's content. This year's event includes judging and prizes. Also, participants can win prizes and a night out on the town with lots of great fun to be had by all. $10 per person; limited tickets. Sponsored by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership. Visit the website for more information or call 816-637-2811.

• Feb. 4 – "Meet you in the Alley" Photo Session with Laura Foster at Blue Raddish Studios & Art Co-op, 108 E. Broadway, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. during Chocolate Tour.

• Feb. 4 – Jim Thomas, one of our customers favorites, at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 2-5 p.m. Jim's folky style is a perfect fit.

• Feb. 5 – Mike and Tenley at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 1-4 p.m. Their Celtic music is one-of-a-kind and great entertainment.

• Feb. 11 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.

• Feb. 11 – Street Corner Choir at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 2-5 p.m. Folk and blues is a perfect sound for Saturday afternoon at the bistro.

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The most recent draft of the comprehensive master plan, compiled by RDG Planning & Design of Omaha, Neb., and members of the community, is now available. View the latest draft by clicking here.

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Chamber Hours:
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Featured Business
of the Day

The Event Parlor
405 S. Thompson
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Contact: Sondra Sanderson/Rusti Michael
Phone: 816-213-9296
E-mail

Official Guide of the
Excelsior Springs
Chamber of Commerce
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Community Prospectus

The City of Excelsior Springs and the Chamber of Commerce have completed a new community prospectus called "A Planters Guide." Click here to view now.

NEXT CHAMBER EVENTS

• Jan. 27 - Chamber Flash Distribution

• Feb. 3 - Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at The Event Parlor, 405 S. Thompson Ave., 5-7 p.m.

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Demographics
Current demographics and projected demographics to 2010 now available. Other new demographic reports will be available soon as .pdf downloads.
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Career Opportunities
Career change in your future? Check out the local job market.
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Beautification Committee
Join our new Beautification Committee in helping make our community a more beautiful city to live in.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Excelsior Springs Chamber is looking for volunteers to work in the Chamber office; if interested contact the Chamber office at 816-630-6161.

Please take our Visitor Survey
If you have recently been a visitor to our community, we want to hear from you!
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Chamber Member Testimonials
Read what some of our members have to say about being a part of the Chamber.
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