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Welcome to the Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce:


In the Chamber News:
The next regular meeting of the Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce will be 12:00 PM (Noon) on Thursday, June 13th, 2013, at the Marble Hill Senior Nutrition Center, located at 505 3rd St. Please join us as the chamber begins a new year. Help us to grow a stronger chamber and find new ways to promote our county and help provide for potential business growth. Door prizes awarded by the business sponsor of the month. Members and non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

 

The agenda for February will include an update on the road conditions discussed at our January meeting, continued discussion on fundraising ideas for the chamber, and an update on the concept of "branding" for the chamber.

Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce dues are now payable for the 2013 year starting January 1, 2013. Dues will remain the same for the 2013 year at $50 for a business membership and $20 for an individual membership. Our low cost of only $50 for a business membership will be the best thing you can do to help your business in the year to come. If you have not already paid your 2013 membership dues please do so now.

 


Rising Star Business of the Quarter:
Wade’s Heating & Air


Veteran Business of the Quarter:
Bollinger County Abstract & Title, Inc.


Welcome our New Chamber Memberships:
- Sandy & Wayne's Hutch
- Quality Deer Management Association - Allen Morris
- Betty A. Rambo - Individual
- Charles Hutching - Individual


Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce dues are now payable for the 2013 year starting January 1, 2013. Dues will remain the same for the 2013 year at $50 for a business membership and $20 for an individual membership. Our low cost of only $50 for a business membership will be the best thing you can do to help your business in the year to come.

 

CONTACT THE CHAMBER AT: bocochamber@hotmail.com or 573-238-1174



Missouri Employer Reporting Services

Missouri Employer Reporting Services assists employers with the federal and state new hire reporting requirements on behalf of the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division’s Child Support program. Please find attached important information about New Hire Reporting in the state of Missouri. It would be very helpful if you could share this information with your membership to increase general awareness of reporting laws and legal requirements for employers. New hire reporting expedites the collection of child support from parents who have changed jobs and helps to locate non-custodial parents to establish paternity and child support orders. We request that you distribute the information to your membership by including it in a newsletter article or placing it in a resource section on your website.

The attachment summarizes various methods of reporting and provides contact information for Missouri Employer Reporting Services. If you have questions, please visit our website at www.missouriemployer.dss.mo.gov or call Missouri Employer Reporting Services at 888-663-6751. Help desk staff are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

Leslie Perry Duffy
Outreach Manager

Direct 803-708-8115
Toll Free 866-923-2023 Press 0, option 4
Cell 803-476-6449
Fax 303-295-0244

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Missouri Department of Economic Development

"Tools for Expanding/Growing Business"

 

This exciting program will bring some new tools to your business. Providing you with new ideas and opportunities to help your businesses grow and expand or to help you get a business started. Don't miss this educational opportunity! Last minute update - David Meyer will be accompanied by Brenda Owens of the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. Brenda will have some extra information to help you grow your businesses!

 

~ Local Announcements ~


What's Up:
Now available our weekly "What's Up" weekend event announcements and our weekly Chamber Member News and Announcements. Send your event or news to bocochamber@hotmail.com or call 573-238-1174; to be sure it is included in our mailings.

Send in your event, special promotion, or activity to be included in our newsletter, eblasted to our contacts, or posted on our chamber facebook page. The chamber now has Twitter and Pinterest to add to our ways to get out your message. These free services are a supplement to your normal paid advertising.

 


MoDOT: "On the Move":
MoDOT has initiated a statewide engagement effort called "On the Move" to update Missouri term transportation plan ... Click to download brochure.



Bollinger County Business Use Tax Guide:
It replaces the local sales tax that is lost on goods or materials that are purchased out-of-state ... Click to download brochure.

 


Genesis Home Care:
Genesis Home Care is taking applications for homemakers and CNAs. Our address is 305 High St. in marble Hill. The phone number is 573-238-0015. Please apply in person.

 


Bell Family Eye Care:

Dr. Troy Bell- Optometrist * 2954 East Jackson Blvd. * Jackson, MO 63755 * (573)204-8700


Kindergarten Enrollment is right around the corner. We are here to help get your children ready for their next step in life.
Dr. Bell’s Family Eye Care is offering New Patient Kindergarten Exams for ONLY $30.
Our goal is to let families know that good vision is essential to learning, and every child needs to have a comprehensive eye exam before entering school.
A comprehensive eye examination not only tests visual acuity, but tests for refractive error (need for glasses) eye alignment and coordination, proper focusing ability and eye health.

We also accept most Insurance: VSP, Eyemed, BCBS, Always Care, Healthlink, & Mo HealthNet.

Call today for an appointment: (573) 204-8700
Special runs: July 2, 2013- July 31, 2013



The Mustard Seed:


Crochet/Knitting Class continues on Thursdays from 6-7:00. This is an ongoing class and you can join at any time.
Cake Decorating classes are being planned and will be announced soon.
Food is served from 11-2:00 Tuesday through Friday and 11-3:00 on Saturday.
Call 238-3777 for more information.


Watch for more additions on Facebook or call 573/238-3777 for more information.

 


McCain Screen Printing & Bollinger County Chamber ~ Adopt a Pole Program:

It was suggested at a chamber meeting that we put up some flags around the county and so we are starting an "adopt a pole" program.

We would print something like Welcome to Marble Hill, Leopold, Zalma etc., along with some artwork and then whoever sponsored the pole would have their name at the bottom of the flag.

The flags are 24" X 36", full color and can be printed on 1 sided ($46.40) or 2 sided ($72.50) along with a $25 art/screen charge and shipping (depending on how many you wanted to sponsor)... The flag/pole hardware is $60 for 1 sided and $95 for 2 sided (plus shipping), but once we have the hardware installed on a pole, you won't have that cost again.

We would like to get some of these flags up in every town in Bollinger County to welcome in people. We are eventually wanting to have one for each season, (spring, winter, Christmas, fall and of course deer and bow hunting seasons).
If you think you would be interested in sponsoring one for your town, please contact Sherrie McCain at McCain Screen Printing and I will start a list. We can get a volume discount depending on how many we buy. Remember a set of the hardware must also be purchased when getting the flags unless you already have hardware on a pole or if you can figure out another way to mount them.

We are also trying to get some specialty advertising products out into different stores and gas stations to promote and advertising our communities and county... I will email you some of the ideas and the pricing. If you are interested in getting some or sponsoring some, please contact me, Sherrie McCain at McCain Screen Printing, PO Box 275 309 Presnell St., Suite B, Marble Hill, MO. 63764 or call 573-238-2744 or 573-238-2780.

 


Bollinger County Museum of Natural History Events:


Invites all Missouri Artisans to take part in the MO Artisan Show/Sale
Date: May 18th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


The Bollinger County Museum announces our Missouri Artisan Show/Sale at the Show Me Days Event on Saturday, May 18, 2013. If you are a Missouri Artisan and would like to take part in this day please contact the museum at 573-238-1174 to register. Registration and space is free to all Missouri Artisans. Each artisan or craftsman or craftswoman must provide their own tables, etc. Various Missouri artisans will display and sell their work on the lawn of the Bollinger County Museum during Show Me Days. Show Me Days is an annual event the museum uses to showcase different aspects of our Missouri culture. This year we are putting the spot light on our fine artists and craftsmen and women of Missouri. Won’t you join us for this show?
Please register by Friday, May 10, 2013.


Show Me Days
Date: Saturday, May 18th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 18 will be our Annual Show Me Days at the Bollinger County Museum. The SEMO Explorer bus will be on the museum parking lot with the NASA: Spirit of Discovery bus. The SEMO Explorer Bus is a 38 foot long mobile teaching and learning center. Exhibits and activities are geared to grades 3-6, but enjoyable for all ages. The displays include artifacts and over 40 models that trace NASA’s unmanned and manned space exploration. The bus will be open from 10am-4:30pm. Admission to the bus is free.

Other activities of the Show Me Days will include:
Missouri Artisan Show/Sale – Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Various Missouri artisans will display and sell their work on the lawn of the Bollinger County Museum. If you are a Missouri Artisan and would like to take part in this day please contact the museum at 573-238-1174 to register. Registration and space is free to all Missouri Artisans. Show Me Days is a way to showcase different aspects of our Missouri culture and this year we are putting the spot light on our fine artists and craftsmen and women.

Missouri Symbols Scavenger Hunt – Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kids of all ages will enjoy searching for the Missouri symbols displayed throughout the museum while enjoying the many exciting exhibits and activities of the day during our Show Me Days celebration. Watch for more details to come.
For more information call 238-1174 or email bcmnh@sbcglobal.net Museum will be open expanded hours of 10am-4:30pm during our annual Show Me Days.

“Show Me Shots of Bollinger County Spring Photo Contest”- winners announced and displayed at the Bollinger County Museum


Admission to museum: Adults $2 and 18 years and under $1 ~ Museum now accepting credit and debit cards.

For more information call 573-238-1174 or email bcmnh@sbcglobal.net.

 


Marble Hill Senior Nutrition Center:


Call 573-238-2809 for more information or questions.

 


Show Me Shots of Bollinger County Spring Photo Contest:

Dig out those cameras and get started taking your Bollinger County Photos for the annual Show Me Days “Show Me Shots” photo contest. Winners will be displayed at the Bollinger County Museum on Saturday, May 18th.

Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 10, 2013.Contact the Bollinger County Library at 238-2713 or the Bollinger County Museum at 238-1174 for rules, categories, and an entry form.

 

Show-Me Shots Rules

 


Show Me Days: May 18, 2013:
Featuring SEMO Explorer Bus (a 38 foot long mobile teaching and learning center). The bus will feature NASA: Spirit of Discovery. Admission to bus is free. Exhibits and activities geared to grades 3-6. From past experience visitors of all ages have enjoyed visiting the Explorer Bus.


Other activities include a Missouri Artisans & Crafts Show and Sale on the museum lawn.


Bollinger County Museum hours for May 18 will be 10:00AM-4:30PM. Admission to the museum is $2 per Adult and $1 for ages 18 years and under.

 


Bollinger County HWY 51/34 Community Garage Sales:

 

Big one day "Garage Sale" in Bollinger County on Sat. May 19, 2012. Booths will be set up at the Marble Hill United Methodist Church Parking Lot located on Hwy 34 West, coming into Marble Hill from Cape Girardeau and Jackson, MO. Sidewalk sales at the businesses, and garage/yard sales at homes along the HWY 51/34 route.
Come explore the sales to see what treasures you can find!

Want to sell at this opportunity?
Vendor booths are on a first come basis at the United Methodist Church Parking lot. Cost is $5.00 per booth.
Set up for booths starts at 6:00a.m. Show up with your stuff and rent a booth till booth spaces are all full.
Sale 7:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Call 573-238-0045 for more information

 


KMHM 104.1:
To listen anytime go to http://www.mysoutherngospel.net/ or for the player go to: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=KMHM.

Give them a listen today!

 

2nd Annual Faith Family and Freedom Celebration - May 18
2nd Annual Faith, Family & Freedom Celebration!
BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE, for only $15.00.
SIGN UP for the Christian Star Talent Contest, free to enter...
WINNER WINS $500 recording package from Silent Sky Studios

KMHM Faith Family Freedom Day - 2013


SEMO Quality Deer Management Association:

SEMO Trail of Tears Branch - 2013 Gun Raffle

Remington Model 700 CDL Chambered in .243 Classic styled comb walnut stock


Cost: $10 per ticket only 200 tickets available

Trail of Tears Branch 5th Annual REACH Banquet – Saturday August 24, 2013 at Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson, MO. Call Allen Morris – Banquet Chairman at 573-450-2186 for gun raffle tickets or Banquet tickets. Like SEMO Trial of Tears on Facebook SEMOTOTQDMA

Get your tickets today! Enter to win! Early Bird Gun if you get tickets before August 1st. Marlin 79555 .22 Cal.

 

       


Big River Broadband:

Big River Broadband
101 S Jefferson St. Farmington, MO 63640
1-855-BIG-RIVER 573-651-3373 Fax: 573-651-3605

Big River Broadband is currently providing service off 34 of the 58 towers it will be constructing as the main frame of the initial network build-out. Offering both High-Speed Internet and telephone, Big River offers quality service for your telecommunication needs. As the service grows, coverage expands, and quality increases, more towers will be launched.
To learn more about how Big River Broadband can connect you to the fastest Broadband network around, call 1-855-BIG-RIVER, or log on to their website at www.bigriverbroadband.com.

Big River Broadband is a wireless broadband and cellular service company focused on Southeast Missouri. Like its parent company, Big River Telephone, it is a customer focused entity delivering the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS)/Long-Term Evolution (LTE) platform to the region. Headquartered in Farmington, Missouri it continues to rapidly grow as the information movement and management partner for residential and business customers.

"Big River Broadband has released another tower in Bollinger County! Residents living in the Patton area and its surroundings, spanning north towards County Road 248, south near State Hwy JJ, and east and west from near State Hwy EE to County Road 204 are encouraged to see what services Big River Broadband might have available to them. Big River Broadband offers a high quality service not previously available in the Bollinger County area. Give them a call TODAY at 1-855-55-GO or check out their website at bigriverbroadband.com to find out more information!"

Media Contacts:
Kevin Cantwell 573-651-3373
kcantwell@bigrivertelephone.com
www.twitter.com/bigriverdigital

For more news on Big River Broadband, visit www.bigriverbroadband.com


Bollinger County Programs Available:

School has started and as a public service The Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce wants you to know there are many programs for young families in the Bollinger County area. Some of these programs are WIC, PEPP (positive education parenting program), PAT (parents as teachers), MPP (Missouri parenting program), BB (building blocks), and of course HS (head start).

 

For more information call Debbie Lincoln at (573) 238-5137

 


Smithsonian Museum Day Live: September 28, 2013:

Smithsonian Museum Day Live is a nationwide event where participating museums and cultural institutions across the county offer free admission on September 28, 2013 to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live Ticket. Bollinger County Museum of Natural History will participate in this annual event. Check back for new details on special programs for the day.

 


Bollinger County Fall Festival:


September 28, 2013

 

Contact Information

Vendors: Amy Hurst 208-9517
Parade: Barb T. 1-573-579-9372
Music & Entertainment:  Betty Rambo 238-2664
Games Etc.: Marvin Woodfin 208-0356

 


Bollinger County Programs Available:

School has started and as a public service The Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce wants you to know there are many programs for young families in the Bollinger County area. Some of these programs are WIC, PEPP (positive education parenting program), PAT (parents as teachers), MPP (Missouri parenting program), BB (building blocks), and of course HS (head start).

 

For more information call Debbie Lincoln at 573-238-5137

 


Chamber Business of the Year:

Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business of the Year Award was presented to Tri-City Senior Citizens Club, Inc. (Marble Hill Senior Citizens Nutrition Center) on November 2, 2012.

 


Arthritis Exercise Classes
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am-10:30am and Fridays from 8:30am-9:15am. Classes are open to all age groups. Classes are fun and free and provide a low impact relief for joint pain and stiffness. For more information and to register please call the Bollinger County Health Center at 238-2817 or toll free 866-338-2817. Classes take place at the Marble Hill Senior Center located at 505 3rd St. in Marble Hill.

 


Bingo at the VFW Hall

Every Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. Located on County Road 502 (Opossum Creek Rd.) Sorry No One Under 16 years of age allowed.
 


Cross Trails Medical Center

Cross Trails Medical Center welcomes new doctor to their Marble Hill Clinic. Dr. Jared Flood will join Dr. Doyle and Susan Farrow, FNP. Dr. Flood practices adult medicine. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8a.m to 5p.m. Location - 109 Highway 51 N. Marble Hill. Call 573-238-2725 for appointment.

 


Medicare Assistance:
The Senior Nutrition Center in Marble Hill has a representative to help with Medicare questions for individuals in Marble Hill available at the nutrition center from 8 a.m. to noon every Tuesday. If your problems are lengthy, please make an appointment by calling 238-2809.

 


Recycling Project:

The Bollinger County Recycling Project meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Bollinger County Library. The public is invited. Anyone who wants to volunteer at the recycling center on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. may call Donna Aufdenberg at 238-2420. Volunteers for Saturdays should call Paula Bridges at 238-4612.

 


Business Owner Members

Please email a photo of your business, business sign, or business logo to me at bocochamber@hotmail.com and webmaster@mrbitsandbytes.com to include in our new Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page Gallery of Bollinger County Businesses and add to your listings on our website.

 

If you don't use email you can mail or bring a photo by the museum to be scanned in and used. Call 238-1174 for any questions. Hope more of you will send in these photos, our Facebook page gives you another place to advertise, showcase your business for FREE; keep up with the latest news and meeting information, free classes, business links, and more.

 

Be sure you visit the site and "like" the page located at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bollinger-County-Chamber-of-Commerce/189610027731262 or just visit our web page and click on the big blue square with the f in the upper right corner of the Home page.


The Chamber on Twitter! The Chamber on Facebook! Send in your event, special promotion, or activity to be included in our newsletter, eblasted to our contacts, or posted on our Chamber Facebook page. The chamber now has Twitter and Pinterest to add to our ways to get out your message.

 

These free services are a supplement to your normal paid advertising.

 

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