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Events for February 2016
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Feb 3    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: February 3, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Feb 9    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: February 9, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Feb 10    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: February 10, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Feb 11    Chamber After Hours hosted by Charter Road Hospitality

Monthly Chamber After Hours is a networking opportunity for our Chamber of Commerce members. New Chamber members are introduced and given a chance to highlight their businesses.  Hosting opportunities are available exclusively to Chamber members.

Date: February 11, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.oxfordms.com
Location: This month's After Hours is hosted by Charter Road Hospitality and will be held at the Hampton Inn Conference Center located at 103 Ed Perry Blvd.
Contact: Have questions or interested in donating a door prize? Contact Rosie Vassallo for details.
EMail: rosie@oxfordms.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 11th, 5 - 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: You must be a Chamber or Economic Development Foundation member to attend.  Members may invite a guest to the event.  There is no charge to attend.
Feb 12    Innovate Mississippi's Dicovery Luncheon
Featuring Garret Gray, President and CEO of Next Gear Solutions and Alexander Ray, Entrepreneurial Speaker and Founder of Zyn Careers.
Date: February 12, 2016
Website: http://www.oxfordms.com
Location: Oxford Conference Center
102 Ed Perry Blvd. Oxford, MS
Contact: Allen Kurr 662-234-4651
EMail: allen@oxfordms.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 12, 2016
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Lunch is complimentary but a reservation is required.
Feb 13    Library Show

Members of the Oxford Artists' Guild present the annual Frances McEwen Library show.  Over 60 works are on display and for sale at the Oxford Lafayette Public Library.  Works may be viewed during regular library hours.  Meet the artists behind the creations on Saturday, February 13th from 2-4.  Artists will be on hand for questions about their works and a live demonstration by Cindy Aune will be held.  Refreshments and punch will be served.  The public is invited to attend.

Date: February 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://oxfordartistsguild.blogspot.com
Location: Oxford Lafayette Public Library
Contact: oxfordartistsguild@gmail.com
EMail: oxfordartistsguild@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Exhibition now through February 27th. Reception February 13th from 2-4.
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 13    Always Forever
Always Forever Date Night & Marriage Event will take place at a quaint country chapel called Hosanna Church just north of Sardis Lake in Lafayette County. It is a free Valentine's Dinner that will include a marriage conference, free portraits and a Christian comedy video. Be ready to learn, laugh and enjoy an intimate Valentine's Dinner with your spouse. Act NOW!!! Limited Seating, so everyone must RSVP. Please contact us at 662-607-5916 for more info. Always Forever Date Night & Marriage Event Hosted by Encounter Ministries of Mississippi Saturday 13th 4pm-8pm 102 County Road 509 Waterford, MS 38685 662-607-5916
Date: February 13, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1513851652250385/
Location: 102 County Road 509 Waterford, MS
Contact: Encounter Ministries of Mississippi Scott Mayhorn 662-607-5916
EMail: encounterministriesofms@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday 13th, 2016 4pm-8pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 16    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: February 16, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Feb 17    Chick-fil-A Leadership Lunch & Learn with Dee Ann Turner
Dee Turner has worked for Chick-fil-A for more than 30 years and currently serves as Vice President, Corporate Talent. Over the years, she has played an intricate role in growing Chick-fil-A's unique and highly regarded culture while overseeing recruitment, selection, and retention of corporate staff and the recruitment and selection of Chick-fil-A Franchisees.

Dee Ann's insightful knowledge and applicable tools to building an incredible and influential company culture are revealed in her book, It;s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and A Compelling Culture.
Date: February 17, 2016
Website: http://www.oxfordms.com
Location: Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber Board Room
299 Jackson Avenue
Contact: Rosie Vassallo 662-234-4651
EMail: rosie@oxfordms.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
12:00 noon
Fees/Admission: Lunch is complimentary but a reservation is required.
Feb 17    MEC Pacesetter Tour
Join MEC and local organizations as we discuss:
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • Healthy & Productive Workforce
  • Economic Competitiveness
We Need Your Involvement!
 
Date: February 17, 2016
Website: http://www.mec.ms
Location: The Oxford Powerhouse, 413 S. 14th Street, Oxford MS 38655
Contact: Mississippi Economic Council 601-969-0022
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 17th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Lunch is complimentary but a reservation is required.
Feb 17 - Feb 21    13th Annual Oxford Film Festival
Join us for the 13th annual Oxford Film Festival with films, panels, parties, celebrities and more. 
Date: February 17, 2016
Website: http://www.oxfordfilmfest.com
Location: Various locations in Oxford
Contact: Melanie Addington
EMail: info@oxfordfilmfest.com
Date/Time Details: February 18-21
Fees/Admission: Varies in prices
Feb 17    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: February 17, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Feb 18    Tallahatchie Toastmasters Meeting
Visit Our Local Toastmaster Club Because Leaders are Made Here!
We meet every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month!

For 90 years Toastmasters International has been helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Whether you fear public speaking or you just want to sound more aticulate, Toastmasters can help you.

But  it's not just about communication. Toastmasters is where leaders are made. Improve your leadership skills with the Toastmaster formula too.

Visit our meeting to discover how we can help you. Our chapter has been in existant since 1968 so we have the experience to help you reach your goals!
Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Website: http://www.tallahatchietoastmasters.com
Location: University Of Mississippi School of Law Room 1115
Contact: For more information email Lucienne at vpr-2431@toastmasterclubs.org
EMail: president-2431@toastmastersclubs.org
Date/Time Details: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7p-8:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE admission and FREE parking
Feb 23    BNI Weekly Meeting

Business Network International (BNI) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 185,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 60 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks".

BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.

Date: February 23, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Laura Mayer (717) 713-9753 (work) mayerfamilycleaning@gmail.com
EMail: (717) 713-9753 (work)
Date/Time Details: Held every Tuesday morning from 8 am to 9:30 am
Fees/Admission: Members pay a  joining fee, an annual membership fee, and a weekly meeting fee to cover room expenses and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to attend and learn how this dynamic organization works.
Feb 24    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056