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    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:06:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sparta Chamber November 2026 Monthly Networking Meeting (11/18/2026)</title>
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sparta Chamber Monthly Networking Meeting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Join us for our monthly networking meeting! We’re excited to gather with our members for good conversation, community updates, and a Thanksgiving lunch together.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Our November program will be announced soon! Stay tuned for more details.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This month's meeting is sponsored by Children's Smile Center.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://spartaareachamber.org/resources/Pictures/members/childrens%20smile%20center%20logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p data-start="288" data-end="423"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="288" data-end="423"&gt;Children’s Smile Center believes every child deserves a healthy smile and quality dental care, regardless of their family’s income.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p data-start="425" data-end="709"&gt;This 501(c)(3) nonprofit dental practice provides comprehensive dental care for children ages &lt;span data-start="519" data-end="564"&gt;1–19 who are covered by Missouri Medicaid&lt;/span&gt;, including routine exams and cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, fillings, crowns, extractions, emergency care, sedation dentistry, and more.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p data-start="711" data-end="1093"&gt;With locations in Nixa, Aurora, and Branson West, Children’s Smile Center serves families across southwest Missouri, including Christian, Stone, Taney, Dade, Barry, and Lawrence counties. Their team includes board-certified pediatric dentists and experienced general dentists, providing compassionate care, positive experiences, and quality services using modern dental technology.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p data-start="1095" data-end="1242"&gt;Children’s Smile Center also works with local school districts and community partners to connect families with the dental care their children need.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p data-start="1095" data-end="1242"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Learn more about Children’s Smile Center and their mission to provide a healthy smile for every child at our November meeting!&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;At the meeting, we will enjoy we’ll enjoy a Thanksgiving spread provided by &lt;strong&gt;Lolli’s on the Square&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November also means it’s time for our annual Chamber Board elections.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;This year, Jenni’s and Eric’s board seats are up for rotation. Per the Sparta Chamber of Commerce membership bylaws, Eric’s seat is designated for a representative of the Sparta R-III School District. Therefore, candidates for this seat must be affiliated with and represent the school district.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;More information about nominations and voting will be shared with Chamber members as the meeting gets closer.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;We can't wait to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.2em !important;margin: 0.5em 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have an update you want to share at the meeting?&lt;/strong&gt; Be sure to email us at spartamochamber@gmail.com by &lt;em&gt;noon (12p) Tuesday November 17&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;to be included in the presentation.&lt;/p&gt;
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      &lt;p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.2em !important;margin: 0.5em 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee policy:&lt;/strong&gt; The fee to attend the meeting is $15 &lt;em&gt;if you register more than 24 hours in advance&lt;/em&gt; or $20 otherwise. You can pay online via credit card or PayPal or via cash or check at the door; we cannot accept cards at the door.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Sparta Chamber December 2026 Monthly Networking Meeting (12/16/2026)</title>
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sparta Chamber Monthly Networking Meeting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Our December networking meeting is going to look a little different (yet familiar), and that’s intentional.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Before Chamber meetings became more structured around speakers and programs, they were a place for members to simply gather, share what was happening in their businesses and organizations, exchange ideas and spend time together. We want to bring a little bit of that back this holiday season.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;h3&gt;The Floor Is Yours&lt;/h3&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;There’s no formal program or featured speaker this month. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to take the floor and share an update with the room.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Tell us what’s happening in your business, what you’re working on, what you’re celebrating or what you’d like the community to know.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;And while we’re together, we want to start looking ahead to &lt;strong&gt;2027&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;h3&gt;Help Shape Your Chamber in 2027&lt;/h3&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Have an idea for a speaker you’d love to hear? An event you think the Chamber should host? A topic we should tackle? Something you’d like to see us do differently?&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring your ideas!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;This is your Chamber, and we want to hear what would make your membership more valuable, meaningful and useful in the year ahead.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Let’s spend the holiday season intentionally with the businesses, organizations, and people who make our community what it is.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Lunch will be provided.&lt;/p&gt;We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

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      &lt;p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.2em !important;margin: 0.5em 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have an update you want to share at the meeting?&lt;/strong&gt; Be sure to email us at spartamochamber@gmail.com by &lt;em&gt;noon (12p) Tuesday December 15&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;to be included in the presentation.&lt;/p&gt;
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      &lt;p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.2em !important;margin: 0.5em 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fee policy:&lt;/strong&gt; The fee to attend the meeting is $15 &lt;em&gt;if you register more than 24 hours in advance&lt;/em&gt; or $20 otherwise. You can pay online via credit card or PayPal or via cash or check at the door; we cannot accept cards at the door.&lt;/p&gt;
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