June 2025 Newsletter

June 2025

As we welcome sunshine and warmer weather we are looking forward to the summer season. Please be sure to check out the schedule of events as there are so many great things coming up in our community. Here at the Chamber office we are actively preparing for our annual Independence Day celebration. Please make plans to join us for food, the parade and our incredible firework display on July 4th.

This Month:

June 2: Wayne Co Saddle Club Meeting

June 5: Clearwater PTO Meeting

June 6: Wappapello Lake Kids Fishing Event

June 7: The Standard Barrel Race @ Wayne Co Saddle Club

June 10: City Council Meeting

June 12: Chamber Board Meeting

June 13: Chamber Firework BBQ Fundraiser

June 14: Wayne County Saddle Club Horse Show

June 14: Gooch's Cruise-In and 4th Anniversary Celebration

June 20-21: Grace Worship Festival

June 21: Wappapello Lake Water Fest

June 27: Gensis Home Health Bingo at Wayne Co Community Building June 27: Wappapello Lake Movie in the Park

June 28: Wappapello Lake Fireworks

Coming Soon:

July 4: Piedmont Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

Advantage Home Care

Bootheel In Home Care

Clark's Mountain Nursing Home

Clearwater R-1 School District

Eagle Sky of the Ozarks

FCC Behavioral Health

Genesis Home Care

Henson Trash Service

Impact Fisheries

Missouri Highland Healthcare

Piedmont Gas Mart

Saint Francis Healthcare

The Burrito Bench

The Chow Hall

Town & Country

Tractor Supply Co

Walk in Wonders

Z Manufacturing

Federal Aid Awarded to Spring Storm Victims

Nearly three months have passed since the string of severe storms including the devastating tornado in March raged across our region. While the efforts from the community and a multitude of organizations have been extensive, the receipt of federal aid has been anxiously awaited. Last week President Trump approved the Major Disaster Declaration, requested by Governor Mike Kehoe, for 18 counties across Missouri. Since the signing, we have received the two following press releases from Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison Hannah Dickel regarding instructions for applications. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance please be sure to reference the following information.

2025 Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarships Awarded

Each year the Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce awards two graduating seniors with scholarships for $1000 each. Recipients are selected by the Chamber Board in a closed vote based on variety of qualifications including cummulative GPA, ACT scores, need and overall presentation. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarships, Jerod Fitzgerald and Austin Willis. Jerod was selected as the college bound senior and Austin as the trade school bound senior.

Wayne County Broadband Requesting Assistance

After the recent request to call or email our congressmen about broadband a few weeks ago, the Wayne County Broadband group is reporting that we now have an opportunity to hand-deliver physical letters to DC offices from as many people as possible. Letters can be signed digitally at the link below and will be distributed by the Wayne County Broadband team.

Sign a letter to our senators and representatives!

Clearwater PTO School Supply Drive

As one of their many successful endeavors, the Clearwater PTO was able to fully fund the 24-25 school supplies through the generous help of our community. Recently, the organization announced their efforts to do the same for the upcoming 25-26 school year. To date, there have been several wonderful donations made. If you would like to contribute please follow the link below or reach out to PTO President Veronica Wheelehon. To learn more about the School Supply Drive or find more ways to get in involved please consider attending the next PTO Meeting to be held on June 5th at the Wayne County Community Building at 6:00 pm.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Southern Insurance, Stephanie Harbison

A very special thank you to our longtime annual sponsor Southern Insurance, Stephanie Harbison. Southern Insurance is an independent insurance agency offering the ability to provide insurance through multiple providers. Give Stephanie and the girls a call for all of your insurance needs.

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