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Events for July 2016
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Jul 5    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: July 5, 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.
Jul 6    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: July 6, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Jul 12    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: July 12, 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.
Jul 13    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: July 13, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Jul 14    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: July 14, 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
Jul 15 - Jul 16    Oxford Blues Fest
The mission of the Oxford Blues Festival is to preserve, protect and promote blues music and culture. This is achieved through education in school programs, community events and workshops culminating with the production of an outdoor festival uniting our diverse citizenry in a celebration of American blues-based music. The Oxford, MS based festival entertains while educating on the role of the blues in the development of popular music in the United States and around the world.
Date: July 15, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Blues-Festival-149263388461540/
Date/Time Details: Friday, July 15, 2016
3:00 p.m. @ Ole Miss Blues Archives- JD Williams Library 
    Explore the Ole Miss Blues Archives with Greg Johnson, and discover             interesting blues artifacts from around the South
4:30- 5:30 p.m. @ Mama Jo's Country Cookin
    You like food. You like the Blues. Join us as we enjoy southern cuisines while learning about the "Food of the Blues"
6:00- 9:30 p.m. @ The Shelter on the Oxford Square
    Kern Pratt & the Accused featuring Denise Owen 
Saturday, July 16, 2016
12:00-1:15 pm @ Overby Center
 
    Blues Panel Discussion 
    Blues musicians will share stories of their lives, adventures and musical influences.
1:30- 9:45 pm @ The Grove Stage
  performances by 8 Blues groups in the Grove
Jul 19    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: July 19, 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.
Jul 19    Lunch & Learn: Options to Grow Your Business The Way You Want
Joins us for a Lunch & Learn: Defining Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending and Addressing Misconceptions 
Featuring: Patricia McMahon
Date: July 19, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://oxfordms.com
Location: Chamber Board Room
299 Jackson Avenue West, Oxford, MS 38655
Jul 20    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: July 20, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Jul 21    Bowling for Bravery- Benefiting Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi
Bowling for Bravery Benefiting Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi, Inc. will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Premier Lanes in Oxford.
Proceeds will benefit Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi, Inc., as they work to serve victims of sexual assault, homicide and other violent crimes (both children and adults); provide family support services and operate a Child Advocacy Center for child abuse victims.
Date: July 21, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bowlingforbravery/
Location: Premier Lanes 
204 Commonwealth Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655
Jul 26    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: July 26, 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.
Jul 27    WEEKLY KIWANIS MEETING
includes lunch and a local program speaker
Date: July 27, 2016
Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Oxford University Club, 300 North Lamar
Contact: Jim Stephens ph 662 801 3056
Jul 28    Chamber After Hours at J. Olive Co. on the Square
Monthly networking and membership social.
Date: July 28, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.oxfordms.com
Location: 265 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite J
EMail: pam@oxfordms.com
Jul 30    2016 Oxford Square Alliance Summer Fest
A Sidewalk Sale plus a day of family-friendly entertainment is the recipe for Oxford Square Alliance's annual Summer Fest! Join us for a day of great shopping around the Square and fun activities on the Courthouse Lawn. 

The Oxford Square Alliance retail members will be having sidewalk sales from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will have a bounce house, face painting, a balloon artist, sno cones and cotton candy all for FREE on the Courthouse lawn from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
Date: July 30, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/140353576368138/
Location: Oxford Square 
Oxford, MS, 38655