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Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce December 2012 Monthly E-Newsletter
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“Our partners and staff are active
throughout the community in
their churches & schools; non-
profits, such as the Jaycees &
Elks Lodge; Leadership Sikeston
program; sponsors of various
community-wide Sikeston events;
and Downtown Sikeston mem-
bers (HMDG).. We have re-
vamped our website for a better
legal experience and to reach
more general customers. We try
to provide a wide range of client
services by accommodating
walk-ins as well as immediately returning phone calls and going above and
beyond our clients expectations.”
Spirit Award Winner Thank You
2012
Corporate
Sponsors
Volume 1, Number 11 December 2012
Miner Branch Manager, Josh Gilbert, is proud
to be a member of the Sikeston community
and of the Montgomery Bank family.
Originally chartered in 1903, controlling
interest in Montgomery Bank was purchased in
1957 by Joel Montgomery Sr., a native of
Sikeston, Missouri. Though now retired, the
bank is still owned and managed by the Mont-
gomery Family.
A community bank by tradition and de-
sign, Montgomery Bank takes care of the cus-
tomer and his business personally. It is our
unique style to provide quality customer service to all of our customers,
while at the same time embracing technological advances in banking.
Each branch is staffed with individuals from the local community who are
actively involved in local interests. These individuals bring years of com-
bined experience to ensure that you receive knowledgeable and competent
attention.
Montgomery Bank is one of the largest privately-held and family-
owned community banks in Missouri, with 12 locations in Southeast Mis-
souri and St. Louis. We invite you to visit our Sikeston branch located at
the corner of Main and Malone or our Miner facility located at 2201 E.
Malone. You can also visit us online at www.montgomerybank.com.
Membership Spotlight
Lawrence and Pearson, LLC
250 N. Kingshighway, Sikeston, MO 63801
Click here to see past Spirit Winners!
MISSOURI DELTA
AgBioWorks
VOLUME 1 & ISSUE 3 December, 2012
In late October the University of Tennessee held a fall field day and workshop at Color Wheel Farms near Vonore, TN. Attendees were able to get a first hand look at switch grass production and harvest as well as visit vendor booths and workshop presentations throughout the day. Workshops included educational information on different types of feedstock such as switch grass and biomass varieties of sorghum. Demonstration of equipment used to harvest switch grass were also on display from a variety of different companies. Those in attendance were able to learn more about crops which are primarily grown in the region for biomass production and also learn about sustainability and their benefits beyond bioenergy production.
The following day, tours were given at Genera Energy’s Biomass processing and storage facility as well as an open house at Dupont’s Biorefinery facility both located at the Biomass Innovation Park in Vonore. Genera Energy contracts with area farmers to grow and produce biomass from switch grass on over 5000 acres within a 50 mile radius of the facility. Genera collects data and researches different methods of handling and processing of the switch grass as it is delivered to the facility. The adjacent biorefinery, owned and operated by Dupont Cellulosic Ethanol, produces pre-commercial ethanol that is supplied back to the University of Tennessee to power their University fleet vehicles.
This scale of research, demonstration, and production are great examples of how biorenewables can be grown, processed, and used all across the United States. Projects such as these enable other regions throughout the country, such as the Missouri Bootheel, to learn and build off of the experience that is gained through the cooperation and investments of companies, universities, and USDA to build and promote bioenergy through agriculture.
MISSOURI DELTA
AgBioWorks VOLUME 1 & ISSUE 3
University of Missouri recently held their annual field day August 31st at the Jake Fisher Delta Research
Center in Portageville, Missouri. The event was filled with a variety of vendors as well as informational workshops that included topics on irrigation, weed, fertilizer, and soybean management.
This year the University included biomass/biofuels production to their list of workshops. Missouri Delta AgBioWorks along with Pete Nelson of Delta BioRenewables of Memphis, TN presented educational information regarding sweet sorghum production in the Missouri Bootheel. Sweet sorghum can be used to produce ethanol as well as a petroleum replacement in everyday products such as plastics, carpets, and paint.
The goal of Missouri Delta AgBioWorks in partnership with companies such as Delta BioRenewables is to introduce and establish crops such as sweet sorghum into existing crop rotations in Southeast Missouri. As energy crop acreage increases, the potential for processing and manufacturing becomes a reality which ultimately grows the agriculture economy as well as the economy as a whole throughout the region.
Like us on @
https://www.facebook.com/#!/MissouriDeltaAgBioWorks
For more information regarding Missouri Delta AgBioWorks:
Chris Evans
215 N. New Madrid
Sikeston, Mo 63801
Office : 573-471-2498
Mobile: 573-887-1096
Sikeston Area
Chamber of
Commerce
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President: Cheryl Jones, Bootheel
Counseling Services
Past President: Jon Gilmore
SEMO Title Company
First Vice President: Rebecca
Steward
Attorney at Law
Secretary/Treasurer: Mike
McReynolds
Mike Rentals
At Large: Debbie Glenn
Manpower
At Large: Scott Nichols
Health Facilities Rehab
Voting Directors
Justin Taylor, Edward Jones
Investments
Leslie Hardy, DeWitt Company
Mackenzie Scherer, Scherer
Shelter Insurance
Patrick Douglas, Blanton Law
Firm
Steve Deere, Steve Deere
Insurance Agency
Terry Williams, Southern Bank
Tim Mitchell, Heartland Wood
Products
Tracy Cookson, DJ’s Shoes &
Things
Ex-Officio
Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co.
Commissioner
Doug Friend, Sikeston City Man-
ager
Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic
Development
Jamie Burger, Scott Co.
Commissioner
Pastor John Neeley, Tanner
Street Church of God
Frank Tatum, Mayor of Miner
Marc Leible, Sikeston Jaycees
Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO State
Sikeston
Tom Williams, Sikeston Public
Schools
SACC Staff
Interim Executive Director:
Susan Glasgow Lawrence
Administrative Director:
Berneatress Hunt
Mid-South Economic Develop-
ment Director:
Susan Glasgow Lawrence
AgBioworks Biomass Director:
Chris Evans
Don’t forget to email us at [email protected] to automatically receive the SACC e-Newsletter each month!
SEMO’s Kathy Mangels Speaks at Luncheon
2013 Leadership Sikeston Starts in January! Leadership Sikeston is an
innovative community
program designed to
identify and motivate
emerging leaders and to
develop their potential for
community leadership roles
by exposing them to the
opportunities, realities, and challenges of our community. This program is for
individuals who want to be community leaders and desire to increase their
own level of involvement by broadening their knowledge of the Sikeston/
Miner area.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL SEATS ARE FILLED!!!
For application, visit www.sikeston.net/pdfs/2013%20Application.pdf
OR email us at [email protected]
From continued increases in enrollment to
building projects, there is a lot happening at
Southeast Missouri State University and all its
regional centers.
Kathy Mangels, vice president of finance
and administration, gave an update on
University happenings at the November
Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Mangels stated that she was speaking on behalf
of Dr. Ken Dobbins, Southeast president, who
was called to testify at state budget hearings.
Photo and article by: Standard-Democrat
New Chamber Members!!
Fox Haven Country Club
Rob Collins
1 Country Club Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
573-481-2175
Plies Dance Academy
Brittany DeWitt / Lawren McMullan
136 North Ridge Road
Sikeston, MO 63801
573-380-1475
573-380-3664
Greetings Holiday Shoppers!!
Looking for a unique gift this
Christmas? Stop by the Chamber to
pick up your Sikestonopoly games
and Sikeston Mugs now!
Games: $25
Mugs: $5
Don’t forget to email us at [email protected] to automatically receive the SACC e-Newsletter each month!
12/1/2012 - 12/14/2012
Coats for Kids
Southern Bank is collecting children’s coats ages 3-12.
New and used, laundered coats and cash donations
can be dropped off at Southern Bank 1205 S. Main.
Contact Terry Williams, 471-1901
12/3/2012 - 12/7/2012
City Leaf Collection Service
Northwest and Southwest sections of Sikeston
12/3/2012 - 12/17/2012
TRCC Free Basic Computer Skills IV
4:00-6:00 PM, Mondays
Must Pre-Register!!! Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
573-472-5223
12/3/2012
Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
4:30 PM
Library’s McAmis Community Room, 121 E. North St.
12/3/2012
Sikeston City Council Meeting
5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Sikeston City Hall
12/4/2012 - 12/18/2012
Weight Watchers Drop in Hours and Meetings
6:30 - 7:00 AM, Tuesdays
Drop in Hours; 12:00 pm and 5:30 pm - Meetings.
$10.00 your first month if you enroll by purchasing a
Monthly Pass in any December Sikeston meeting.
YMCA, 511 Taylor, Sikeston MO
Contact Dena, [email protected]
12/4/2012
Slusher Farm & Home 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out
5:30 PM
Come see what’s new for special people your list.
Special pricing, door prizes and refreshments.
Contact 573-471-5371
12/4/2012
Three Rivers Presents Free Christmas Concert
7:00 PM
Free “Classics for Christmas” concert featuring college
choirs and symphonic band. The concert will be held at
at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Poplar Bluff’s Campus.
Contact William White, [email protected]
12/5/2012
Compost Site Open
December 5 from 7:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m. Compress Road
12/5/2012
MORCA Training
10:00 AM
MORCA is a cooperative effort between retail loss
prevention and law enforcement to reduce organized
retail crimes.
Contact [email protected]
Sikeston DPS, 201 S Kingshighway
12/6/2012
Fifth Annual Holiday Party
5:00 PM
To benefit the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Steward in Sikeston.
5:00pm until 8:00pm. Ticket Price: $25.00
108 West Salcedo Road
12/6/2012
Montgomery Bank After-Hours Mixer
5:30-7:00 PM
Please help us recognize our local SACC member and
the improvements they have made to their business.
Refreshments will be served.
Montgomery Bank, One Montgomery Plaza
Contact 471-2275
12/7/2012
Family Night at the Museum's "Santa at the Depot"
5:00—7:00 PM
Meet Santa Claus and participate in crafts, art,
storytelling, etc., with gifts for all. Free to the public.
Sikeston Depot Museum, 116 W. Malone Ave.
Contact Mike or Shari, 481-9967
12/8/2012
Sikeston Area Habitat for Humanity Open House and
Dedication Ceremony
10:30 AM
425 Matthews Avenue.
December 2012 Calendar of Events
Be sure to visit our website www.Sikeston.net for more event details.
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December 2012 Calendar of Events
12/8/2012
Pictures With Santa
1:00—6:00 PM
Proceeds to Benefit Levi's Adventure Trail at
Discovery Playhouse. Sikeston Factory
Outlet Stores, next to Carter's
12/8/2012
MBRC Annual Volunteer Appreciation
Education Program
6:00 PM
Miner Convention Center
Contact Wendy or Charlotte, 471-9400
12/9/2012
Community Choir Concert
2:00 PM
1st United Methodist, 1307 N. Main
12/10/2012 - 12/14/2012
City Leaf Collection Service
Northeast and Southeast sections of
Sikeston
12/10/2012
Housing Authority Commission Meeting
12:00 PM
360 Allen Blvd.
12/10/2012
Personal Financial Management Class
6:00—8:00 PM
Registration fee for the class is $40.
YMCA Community Room
Contact 573-471-9737
12/11/2012
DED Executive Board Meeting
11:30 AM
DED Board Room, 128 N. New Madrid St.
12/11/2012
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
4:00 PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
12/11/2012
Board of Municipal Utilities Commission
Meeting
4:00 PM
107 E. Malone Ave
12/13/2012
Christmas Miracles at the Tinnin
Three Rivers College scholarships and
music and theatre programs. Tickets $30.
Choose to attend at NOON or at 6:00PM.
Contact 573-840-9662
12/17/2012
City Council Work Session
11:30 AM
Council Chambers of City Hall
12/17/2012
Roundtable Discussion on Heroin in
Southeast Region
12:00 PM
First United Methodist Church
Contact Jane Pfefferkorn,
12/20/2012
Vision for Tomorrow Strategic Plan
Implementation Commission
11:30 AM
Council Chambers of Sikeston City Hall
12/20/2012
December Chamber Luncheon
12:00 PM
Wesley United Methodist Church
12/22/2012
Personal Financial Management Class
8:30—10:30 AM
Registration fee for the class is $40. YMCA
Community Room
Contact 573-471-9737
12/24/2012 - 12/25/2012
City Offices Closed
12/25/2012
VNA Hospice Grief Support Meeting
1218 Linn Street
Be sure to visit our website www.Sikeston.net for more event details.
Don’t forget to email us at [email protected] to automatically receive the SACC e-Newsletter each month!
Sikeston
Area
Chamber of
Commerce
Events
December 20 General Membership
Chamber Luncheon
12:00 PM
Wesley United
Methodist Church
Speaker: New SACC
Board of Directors and
Officials
December 24 Sikeston Area Cham-
ber of Commerce
OFFICE CLOSING at
12:00 PM
December 25 Sikeston Area Cham-
ber of Commerce
OFFICE CLOSED
January 18 “Amazing Race”
Membership Drive 8:30 AM—4:30 PM
ADD YOUR EVENT HERE!
Want to add your event to the Sikeston.net Calendar of Events???
Southern Hospitality Begins in Sikeston
215 N. New Madrid Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
Phone: 573-471-2498
Fax: 573-471-2499
Email: [email protected]
