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Park Hills Holiday Decorating Contest
Attention Park Hills Residents and Businesses! Get ready to spread some holiday cheer because it's time for the City of Park Hills' Annual Holiday House Decorating and Business Decorating Contest! Homes:Eligibility: All homes within city limits. No entry fee or registration is required.**Display Period: Please have your display lit up from December 2nd through December 6th for Council Members to select their favorites.Judging Period: December 10th to December 13thVoting: Council Members will choose two
Local Chambers Unite to Celebrate Four Towns Brewing Company's Milestone
The Park Hills-Leadington Chamber of Commerce, along with our friends from Desloge, Farmington, and Bonne Terre Chambers, came together this past Saturday to commemorate an exciting milestone in our local business community. Four Towns Brewing Company celebrated their one-year anniversary with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking their successful first year and the official debut of their house-crafted brew.About Four Towns Brewing CompanyLocated at 343 West Main Street in Park Hills, Four Towns
15 Respectful Ways to Honor Vets on Veterans Day (and Year-Round)
Veterans Day is Monday, November 11th, and it is the ideal time to express thanks to those who have protected our freedoms and way of life. While you don’t have much time to pull it all together, honoring Veterans Day in a meaningful, non-commercial way can strengthen connections between your business and the community while showing genuine appreciation for veterans' service. And you don’t have to stop there. You can extend the relationship year-round. Honoring Veterans on Veteran’s Day Veterans
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City of Park Hills Announces Dates for the Annual Christmas in Columbia Park Light Display
The City of Park Hills is pleased to announce the return of its annual holiday tradition, Christmas in Columbia Park 2024. This beloved community event will transform Columbia Park into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday cheer To prepare for this spectacular display, Columbia Park will be closed to the public from November 4 through November 30, 2024. The closure will allow our dedicated team to safely install and test the holiday light displays. The light display will open to the public on
Local Chambers Unite to Celebrate New Fitness Studio in Park Hills
The Park Hills-Leadington, Desloge, and Farmington Chambers of Commerce joined forces yesterday to welcome an exciting new addition to our fitness community. Amped Lifestyle Fitness Studio, owned by Michelle Smith, celebrated its ribbon cutting with an impressive turnout of chamber members, city officials, family, friends, and fitness instructors from across the area. Attendees were treated to a special demonstration by three instructors who showcased the exciting new bungee fitness programs.Innovative
Enhancement Grant Campaign Seeks Community Support to Equip Students with Cutting-Edge Skills
PARK HILLS, MO – Mineral Area College (MAC) has long been recognized for providing quality, affordable education that not only transforms lives but also strengthens the local workforce by producing highly skilled, job-ready graduates. The college's commitment to educational excellence is reflected in its ability to offer a curriculum aligned with industry standards and to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies. Maintaining this high level of excellence, however, requires significant investment. To
MAC Seeks Nominations for Two Awards
Mineral Area College is seeking nominations for two awards to be presented at the annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16, 2025.N. Gayle & Rowena Simmons Distinguished Service Award The N. Gayle & Rowena Simmons Distinguished Service Award is given to a member of the community to highlight and celebrate unselfish service to and support of Mineral Area College. Recipients demonstrate an extraordinary level of commitment to the college and its mission and have a proven record of service with notable impact on
Upcoming Webinar & Events by the University of Missouri Extension
October 29, 12 - 1 p.m., Designing your sheep and goat grazing system – FREE Monthly Webinar Series. Creating an effective grazing system is crucial for enhancing productivity, supporting animal health, and maintaining long-term farm sustainability. For more information & registration: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/designing-your-sheep-and-goat-grazing-system Oct. 29, 2024, and Nov. 2, 2024 - Pearls of Production: Women in Agriculture Conference. Choose to attend one or both sessions. October
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce Launches ''Investor Express'' - Your Fast Track to Local Business Promotion
Hold onto your hats, Chamber Investors! The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of our newest promotional powerhouse: The Investor Express! Starting October 31st, one lucky Chamber Investor will have the chance to toot their own horn louder than a freight train rolling through town. The Investor Express is our brand-new weekly email blast that'll put your business in the spotlight faster than you can say "economic growth." Here's the lowdown on this high-speed
4 Simple Management Tasks to Make More of Your Limited Time
If you ask anyone over the age of 20 what the date is, after telling you, they will probably say, "How quickly time flies. How it seems like only yesterday it was _____." This is especially true when you own a business. There never seems to be enough time in the day to do what you need to do. And you no sooner pay one bill than it’s due again. Making the most of the time you have is essential to business success. But how do you beat the clock? When you’re responsible for the entire business, how do you
Chamber's First Coffee, Commerce & Conversation Event Draws Impressive Turnout
The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever Coffee, Commerce & Conversation event on Tuesday, marking a successful launch of what promises to be an engaging quarterly gathering for local business leaders and community members. The first event saw exceptional attendance, bringing together new and established Chamber investors, board members, and representatives from both the City of Park Hills and the City of Leadington. In a relaxed, informal setting, attendees enjoyed networking
Registration Opens for the 2024 Hefner Furniture Christmas Parade
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Hefner Furniture Christmas Parade! Join us for this magical event on Saturday, December 14, 2024, as part of the "Christmas in Our Hometown" celebration.Schedule:4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Photos with Santa at No. 9 Coffee Co.6:00 p.m.: Parade line-up (all entries must be in place)6:30 p.m.: Parade begins7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Photos with Santa on the Patio at Four Towns Brewing/Scoops on MainTheme: "Gnome for Christmas" Unleash your
Park Hills-Leadington Small Business Owners: Here’s Why and How to Make Your Business Sustainable
As more people become conscious of the environmental impact of products and services, sustainable business practices have become a critical component of success for small businesses in all industries. This guide from Zen Business provides an overview of the benefits of sustainable practices, unwanted outcomes to avoid, upgrading your website, and more. Let’s make your business more sustainable!What Are the Benefits of Sustainable Practices? The most obvious benefit of implementing sustainable business
