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Events for May 2016
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
May 1    William Shakespeare's The Tempest - a dramatic reading
In honor of the First Folio's visit to the Ford Center, Theatre Oxford presents a dramatic reading of Shakespeare's play, The Tempest. The play is set on a remote island where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. He conjures up a storm, the eponymous tempest, to lure his usurping brother Antonio and the complicit King Alonso of Naples to the island. There, his machinations bring about the revelation of Antonio's lowly nature, the redemption of the King, and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso's son, Ferdinand. This event is free and open to the public.
Date: May 1, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.theatreoxford.com
Location: The Powerhouse Arts Center
Contact: Greg Earnest Theatre Oxford
EMail: theatreoxford@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 5/1/16 at 2:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free admission
May 3    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: May 3, 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.
May 3    Theatre Oxford's Ten Minute Play Readings
Theatre Oxford is please to present dramatic readings of the top six finalists of Theatre Oxford's National Ten Minute Play Contest. A panel of distinguished judges will determine the LW Thomas Grand Prize Winner and the audience will decide the Audience Award Winner. Please join us for a fabulous evening of theater, free of charge!
Date: May 3, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://theatreoxford.com
Location: Powerhouse Community Arts Center
Contact: Meaghin Burke
EMail: meaghin.burke@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: May 3 at 7PM
Fees/Admission: Free of charge!
May 4    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
May 4    Starting a Business - First Steps (Oxford)
Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
Date: May 4, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://clients.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2360119
Location: University of Mississippi - Small Business Development Center 122 Jeanette Phillips Drive University, MS 38677
Contact: Precious Thompson (662) 915-1291 or In MS 1-800-725-7232.
EMail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Date/Time Details: 5/4/2016 - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 10    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: May 10, 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.
May 11    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: May 11, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
May 11    How to Develop a Business Plan (Oxford)
This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan. The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan. Financial components discussed are start-up costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.
Date: May 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://clients.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2360122
Location: MS Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Training Room 122 Jeanette Phillips Drive, University, MS 38677
Contact: Precious Thompson (662) 915-1291
EMail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Fees/Admission: Free
May 12    Chamber After Hours hosted by Castle Hill Resort

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: May 12, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.oxfordms.com
Location: This month's After Hours is hosted by Castle Hill Resort located at 120 Castlehill Drive.
Contact: Have questions or interested in donating a door prize? Contact Rosie Vassallo for details.
EMail: rosie@oxfordms.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 12th, 5:00 - 7:00 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.
May 12    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: May 12, 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
May 17    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: May 17, 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.
May 18    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: May 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
May 18    Business Issues - Disaster Recovery (Oxford)
The Business Issue seminars are designed to offer topics of interest to small business owners. Each seminar will cover a different issue. Examples of topics that will be covered are: Financing; Managing a Business; Managing Employees; Human Resources; Customer Relations; Accounting; Budgeting; Real Estate; Cash Flow Management; Tax Planning; Marketing/Advertising; Family-owned Business; Franchising; Insurance and other issues.
Date: May 18, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://clients.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2360124
Location: MS Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Training Room 122 Jeanette Phillips Drive, University, MS 38677
Contact: Precious Thompson (662) 915-1291
EMail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Date/Time Details: 5/18/2016 / 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 24    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: May 24, 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.
May 24    YouLead Live

Being a middle manager is a unique situation, so why aren't there any leadership events that speak to you and your unique situation?

Now there is. 

Brave Communication presents YouLead Live

YouLead Live is an empowerment leadership experience specifically for middle managers just like you.

Register at YouLeadLive.com


At YouLead Live you'll :

  • Be empowered to lead confidently
  • Learn top strategies on "Leading from the Middle" from a panel of middle managers
  • Learn the 3 essentials a manager needs to transform into a leader
Date: May 24, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.YouLeadLive.com
Location: Oxford Conference Center
Contact: Julia Winston
EMail: julia.winston@bravecommunicationllc.com
Date/Time Details: May 24, 2016 at 8am-12pm
Fees/Admission: Free admission
May 25    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: May 25, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
May 25    Starting a Business - First Steps (Oxford)
Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
Date: May 25, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://clients.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2360127
Location: MS Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Training Room 122 Jeanette Phillips Drive, University, MS 38677
Contact: Precious Thompson (662) 915-1291
EMail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Date/Time Details: 5/25/2016 / 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 26 - May 30    World Championship Old-time Piano Playing Contest & Festival
The world's largest competition for ragtime, traditional jazz, blues, honky-tonk and novelty song music for piano. Includes workshops, catered events, silent films, guest artist concerts, night time events on the Square & the World's Greatest Sing-along.
Date: May 26, 2016
Website: http://oldtimepianocontest.org
Location: University of Mississippi Music Building: Nutt Auditorium; various off-campus sites
Contact: Ian Hominick, Artistic Director (662) 915-1282
EMail: oldtimepianocontest@olemiss.edu
Date/Time Details: Begins Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8 pm and ends Monday, May 30 at 12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $105 All-event pass for all competitions, workshops & Sing-along; other events ticketed separately.
May 26 - May 30    World Championship Old-Time Piano Contest & Festival
The World Championship of Old-Time Piano Contest & Festival is coming to its new home in Oxford for the 42nd season this coming Memorial Day weekend. This five-day festival May 26-30, 2016 is an annual event featuring the best in ragtime, traditional jazz, blues & honky-tonk. It is the only comprehensive competition for Juniors (ages 17 & under) and Regular Division (18 and up) and also features workshops, concerts and various activities around the Oxford Square. Guest artists are "Blind Boy" Paxton; three-time champions Brian Holland & Adam Swanson; and fan favorite Sue Keller.
Date: May 26, 2016
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://oldtimepianocontest.org
Location: Nutt Auditorium, University of Mississippi
Contact: Contact Ian Hominick, Artistic Director (662) 915-2036
EMail: oldtimepianocontest@olemiss.edu
Date/Time Details: May 26, 2016 8 pm through Monday, May 30 12 pm
Fees/Admission: All-event pass $105; tickets available at the door for every single event - prices vary. Tickets available through the web site or at the door.
May 28    Communicare Summer Bash
Come celebrate the end of the school year with us!  We will have a bouncy house, popcorn, ice cream, face painting, various games, hotdogs, water, and many more fun activities for your family and children to attend!
Date: May 28, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Baily Branch Park off Hwy 7 (across from the FNC building)
Contact: Caroline Hon
EMail: chon@oxfordcommunicare.com
Date/Time Details: 5/28/16 from 10-12
Fees/Admission: No fees or admission charges.
May 31    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: May 31, 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.