Mt. Vernon, Missouri is a unique community. It possesses, within its city boundaries, everything that is "small-town" America: from public gatherings on the lawn of the historic courthouse to friends and family gatherings at more than a half-dozen parks found throughout the town. Mt. Vernon even offers a 50-cent city taxi service.

The people of Mt. Vernon have always rallied around the concept of "growing together." At the same time they honor tradition, they are also embracing the future.

Mt. Vernon, being rich in history, is also a growing city. Located on one of America's major east-west corridors, Mt. Vernon continues to draw interest from industrial and commercial prospects throughout the region and abroad. In addition, community leaders work hard to keep the town's traditions intact.

Yet no matter how much Mt. Vernon grows in the future, it will always honor it's past.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION LUNCH
Another date to mark on your calendars is your Customer Appreciation Lunch at the Chamber office on Friday, June 26, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm You are invited to stop by for hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixin’s, compliments of your Chamber of Commerce. You are appreciated for all you do in the community and we want to say a special “Thank You.”

RIBBON CUTTING
The Chamber of Commerce will have a Ribbon Cutting for Three Rivers Hospice on Wednesday, June 24, 631 North Spring Park Blvd., at 9:00 a.m. Please plan on coming to help welcome this new business to Mt. Vernon.

HUGHES BROTHERS TICKETS
The Hughes Brothers from Branson have sent about 1000 tickets to the Chamber. If you would like to see their show for just $10.00 per person, stop by the Chamber office. It’s a great way to see a Branson show at a very good price!

RECIPES FOR OUR COOK BOOK
The recipes have been collected and are now being printed. Watch for the Apple Butter Makin’ Days Cookbook to come out just before ABMD. They will make excellent gifts.

U. S. CENSUS
The Chamber is encouraging everyone to fill out the census form when it arrives in your mail box sometime in 2010, It is shorter and less complicated than in the past and every person needs to be counted, If not, we could lose one of our representatives in the U.S. House..

YOUTH BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
July 18 is the date for the annual baseball tournament. This is another fundraiser for the Chamber and brings numerous families to Mt. Vernon. Everyone who can volunteer either a few hours or all day will be appreciated. We welcome you, your family members, friends and neighbors! Please stop by the Chamber office to let Doris know you would like to help and she will include you in the work schedule.

We also need sponsors for the Youth Baseball Tournament. This event brings several thousand people to Mt. Vernon. Everyone who can volunteer either a few hours or all day will be appreciated. We welcome you, your family members, friends and neighbors! Please stop by the Chamber office to let Doris know you would like to help and she will include you in the work schedule.

100 MILE GARAGE SALE
The Retail Committee has set a date for this fun event, Saturday, August 29. A new route has been selected, beginning at Ash Grove, Everton, Greenfield, Miller, Mt. Vernon, Monett, Pierce City, Aurora, Marionville, Crane, Reeds Spring and ending at Branson West. If you would like a garage sale sign stop by the Chamber office and pick up a couple. The map will be on line soon. Click here for more information.

VILLAGE OF LIGHTS
If you or someone you know would like to have your home on the Homes Tour we have on Saturday, November 28, please call the Chamber Office or contact Jill Freitas, our Chairman this year.

NEW MEMBERS
Click here to view our new members.

For more information, please contact us at 417-466-7654 or by Email.