JANUARY 2013 at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Trustee Member New Members: Parts-TEK 1105 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd., Salem, MO 65560 (573) 729-5556 Fax (573) 729-2116 www.partstek.com ADVANCED TELEPHONE, LLC 12485 Martingale Dr., Conway, MO 65632 (417) 589-4404 FAX (417) 589-8344 CHAMBER MEMBERS LUNCHEON MEETING INTERCOUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE is sponsoring the January 8th Salem Intercounty Electric Cooperative is sponsoring the Tuesday, January 8 th, chamber members Area Chamber members luncheon meeting. This meeting will be held at luncheon meeting at the Southwest Baptist University Salem Campus, 501 S Grand. Karen McNew, Southwest Manager Baptist of Member University, Services 501 and S Development Grand, beginning will at speaking noon. on Karen how the McNew, co-ops are Manager addressing of current Member energy Services needs and challenges Development for the will future. be speaking There is no on cost how for the lunch co-but please RSVP by January 4 th, to chamber@salemmo.com or call 573-729-6900. ops are addressing current energy needs and challenges for the future. There is no cost for lunch but please RSVP by January 4 th, to chamber@salemmo.com or call 573-729-6900.
January E-blast P. 2 President Stacy Medlock presents check to Scott Shults, Progressive Ozark Bank Commercial Winner. Jo Medlock, Teacher Advisor, Lexi Wood, President of SHS Jr. & Sr. FCCLA Chapter receive check from President Stacy Medlock and Vice-President Scott Roberts.
January E-blast P. 3 Members Announcements Sandi Ogle is US Bank s new Branch Manager. Congratulations to Sandi in her new position. Sandi is a fifth generation Dent County resident, with two grandparents born and raised here. She has a large extended family in Salem. She grew up in St. Louis and lived in many different places while her husband was in military service. They chose to move back to Salem because it was the place they wanted to raise their children. As Branch Manager Sandi plans to focus on getting to know what folks in our local community need, particularly small business owners and use the resources of the second oldest bank in the country to help them achieve their goals. Sandi says to Please stop in to see me about any needs that you may have or just to say Hello. Thanks to The Bank of Salem for hosting the December 11th chamber lunch meeting. Dave Tiefenthaler, shared information about the logging business in Dent County.
January E-blast P. 4 2013 Official Missouri Travel Guide Now Available Jefferson City, Mo. If the approach of winter doesn t already have you thinking about your summer vacation, the 2013 Official Missouri Travel Guide certainly will. The Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT) has published its 2013 Official Missouri Travel Guide, a carry-along travelplanning tool for visitors seeking information about the Show-Me State s incredible lineup of attractions and destinations. The cover is an inviting scene showing a couple enjoying a beautiful sunset over the Lake of the Ozarks. This annual publication offers information on thousands of Missouri tourism assets from public tours and museums to live-show venues and ziplines plus lodging options, golf courses, wineries, breweries, campgrounds, canoe outfitters and Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites. The Missouri Travel Guide continues to be a popular and useful tool for travelers to enjoy, says Katie Steele Danner, MDT s director. Missouri has a diverse tourism industry, and we re pleased to share the Show-Me State with future visitors. You can pick up a 2013 Official Missouri Travel Guide at a variety of locations across Missouri, including MDT s seven Official Welcome Centers, MDT s Affiliate Welcome Centers, local chambers of commerce, and convention and visitors bureaus. Call 800-519-4800 to order a copy of the guide, and you can order online at VisitMO.com. facilities. In addition to listings of tourism-related businesses around Missouri, the Travel Guide includes color photos and feature stories on Missouri s vacation regions. Other content focuses on made-in-missouri products, regional dining options (with many favorites selected by MDT s Facebook fans), and genealogy-research For more information about the 2013 Official Missouri Travel Guide, or to schedule an interview with Tourism Director Katie Steele Danner, please contact Stephen Foutes at Stephen.Foutes@ded.mo.gov or call 573-751-3208. About the Missouri Division of Tourism The Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT) is the official tourism office for the state of Missouri dedicated to marketing Missouri as a premier travel destination. Established in 1967, the Missouri Division of Tourism has worked hard to develop the tourism industry in Missouri to what it is today, an $11.2 billion industry supporting more than 279,000 jobs and generating $627 million in state taxes in Fiscal Year 2011. For every dollar spent on marketing Missouri as a travel destination in FY 2011, $57.76 was returned in visitor expenditures. For more information on Missouri tourism, go to www.visitmo.com. Membership Renewal Reminder Your 2013 chamber membership fees are due January 1, 2013. Thank you for your prompt renewal.
January E-blast P. 5 2013 Salem Chamber Events and Member Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month; at Noon; meeting location SBU, unless otherwise noted Jumpin Java @ the chamber office in the Visitors Center, 7:30 8:30 AM, unless otherwise noted. January 8 February 8 Intercounty County Electric Cooperative Jumpin Java Friday Morning Salem R-80 School District February 22-23 Rally in the 100 Acre Wood March 12 April 6 April 12 April 27 May 14 July 4 th September 13 October 8 November 7 December 7 December 10 (Drawing for top 3 Expo booths) Bank of Salem BUSINESS EXPO Jumpin Java Friday Morning Salem R-80 School District GOLF TOURNAMENT Salem Memorial District Hospital FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Jumpin Java Friday Morning Salem R-80 Jumpin Java Stack Financial Services AWARDS DINNER & ANNUAL MEETING CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS Three Rivers Hospice
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