Upcoming Events
June 7
Business After Hours
June 12
June 14
Downtown Review
June 18
Chamber Board Meeting
June 18-19
June 26
June 30
OGD Sponsor Dinner |
Olde Glory Days
July 1, 2, 3 & 4
|
|
Downtown Strategic Plan Review
Join us for our next quarterly roundtable discussion! Through the DREAM initiative sponsored by the state of Missouri, the City of Clinton and Clinton Main Street have been working with PGAV, Inc., a community planning firm, for the past three years to develop a Downtown Strategic Plan. Some of the services that have been performed leading up to the Downtown Strategic Plan are Community and Consumer Surveys, Retail Market Analysis, Financial Assistance Review, Marketing and Community Relations Plan, and Organizational Structure Review. Through use of all these tools, desired outcomes have been determined and a preliminary vision for the 10-15 year plan was formed by the Downtown DREAM Committee which is the first draft of the Downtown Strategic Plan. This plan will be reviewed on Monday evening, June 14, from 5:30-6:30 at Clinton City Hall. There will be a short presentation at 6 p.m. with questions and answers to follow. This is a public meeting and the public is encouraged to attend and to participate with their ideas and suggestions before the plan is finalized later this summer. Clinton's last Master Plan was developed in 1995. It is time for a new plan and to extend the vision for our community. Please join us to help plan our future. |
|
Local cyclist Sam Baugh carried the torch from Clinton. Sam has logged more miles on the Katy Trail than most of us can dream of! | Katy Trail 20th Anniversary Celebration
6:30 a.m., Friday, May 28 - It was early, but we were ready! Communities along the entire Katy Trail are celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and it all began in Clinton on Friday morning.
The 2010 Pedaler's Jamboree, Katy Trail Celebration Ride and Torch Relay kicked off in Clinton. Cyclists and torch relay runners set off to travel the entire trail over the weekend, stopping in communities along the way for music, food and festivities!
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce coordinated Friday's kick-off celebration. "Clinton is blessed to be the western head of the Katy Trail, and this community is very aware of that fact. We are thrilled to be a part of the 20th anniversary celebration!" said Megan Asbill, Tourism Director.
The Hampton Inn provided breakfast for everyone who stopped by throughout the morning, and Bob May and David Lee were LIVE at the KATY for the KDKD Morning Show. A 9:30 a.m. ceremony included speakers Bob May, president of the Clinton Tourism Association; Mike Denehy with Off Track Events, coordinator of the Pedaler's Jamboree; Clinton Mayor Sam Gibbons; and State Representative Scott Largent.
|
National Main Street Conference
The National Main Street Conference was held in Oklahoma City, OK, May 2-5. Two staff and two officers of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce attended the conference to learn more about preservation-based economic development and network with the 40-or-so other Missourians that attended. They presented a summary report to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at their board meeting on May 21.
Pictured are (l-r) Christa Atchison, Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce; Diane Hannah, Main Street Director; Barry Glasscock, President-Elect; and Kyle Adkins, President, Clinton Chamber of Commerce. | |
Olde Glory Days Window Treasure Hunt will begin June 21. The Treasure Hunt encourages folks to walk around the Square and find items in business's display windows marked with numbers 1-36. It is a great family activity and runs through Olde Glory Days.
Note to businesses: you will want your windows to look their best because lots of folks are taking a look!
The winners will be drawn from the correct entries at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 3. First place will receive $150 in Chamber gift certificates; second place will receive $100 in Chamber gift certificates; and third place will receive $50 in Chamber gift certificates.
Entry forms will be available at the Depot and several participating businesses as well as the Olde Glory Days store at 123 W. Franklin Street. Completed entries can be returned to the Olde Glory Days store or the Depot.
|
 Cruise Night
The first Cruise Night of the year was a big success. Thanks to Jim Raysik Chrysler-GMC for sponsoring. We had over 100 car and drivers in attendance and a large spectator crowd. June 12 will be our first annual Swap Meet and Cruise Night. Vendor registration and set-up will be from 8-10 a.m. Pre-registration by June 7 is $20 and day of event is $30. The Swap Meet will begin at 10 a.m. and run right through Cruise Night from 5-8 p.m. Check out our website at www.clintonmo.com for more information and a printable flyer/registration. See you on the Square! |
Revolving Loan Fund
Clinton Main Street, a program of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, has established a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for downtown businesses. Funding for the RLF is provided through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).
Businesses located in the 16-block Historic Square district will have priority in 2010. After one year, any business in the community may apply and receive funds, as available, from the Main Street RLF.
Loans can be to existing businesses or for start-up businesses. Loans can be used for building façade renovations, fixed assets, equipment purchases or any other need. Loan recipients, particularly start-up businesses, may be required to successfully complete a preliminary business evaluation.
The Loan Review Committee is made up of four people, including two area bankers. Disclosure of financial information will be viewed by the two bankers only and all information will be kept strictly confidential.
For a copy of the Policies and Procedures and Loan Application Package, please call Diane at 885-2121. |
UCM Presents Contemporary Art & Design Class
The University of Central Missouri is pleased to present Contemporary Art & Design (ART 4860/CRN 30593, 3 cr. hrs). If you are an Undergraduate or Graduate student studying Art & Design or just have an interest in becoming cultured in the world of art this class is for you! Study with one of the best and walk out being able to impress your friends with your knowledge of contemporary art! Master describing and interpreting works of art and design while visiting a world class art museum and contemporary art galleries in Kansas City. Explore philosophy of art "What is art, what is not". Meet the Instructor: Dr. Kathleen Desmond is a recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is Byler Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Art History at the University of Central Missouri. She specializes in active learning about contemporary art. The class begins June 21 and goes through July 29. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at the UCM Summit Center in Lee's Summit. To enroll contact Extended Studies, School of Graduate and Extended Studies: 877-SAY-UCMO ext 24 or email dsilvers@ucmo.edu. |
|
|
