Annual Awards & Social
2026-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
We’re excited to announce the theme for this year’s Chamber event: Stars, Stripes, & Success!
Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and community pride at the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Social! Together, we’ll honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of our incredible Chamber members—the true stars of our business community.
Before we celebrate, we need YOUR help! Nominations are now open for:

Glazebrook Community Partner of the Year
Small Business Excellence Award (Less Than 15 Employees)
Chamber Business of the Year (More Than 15 Employees)
Emerging Professional of the Year
Chamber Member of the Year
Spirit Champion of the Year

Who will take center stage this year?
Submit your nominations and help us recognize the businesses and individuals making a difference in Warrensburg! Printed nomination forms can be picked up at the Chamber office (100 S. Holden St.) and returned in person or emailed to staylor@warrensburg.org by 5:00 PM on June 25, 2026.
We’ll also welcome our newly elected Chamber Board Members and thank our outgoing members for their dedication and service.
View Past Award Winners Here »
Photo Booth Sponsored By Community National Bank & Trust.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Attire: Business Casual
Location: American Legion, 733 E Young Ave, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Registration Is Now Closed

Paint the Town Red
2026-07-24 - 2026-08-28
It’s time to show your Mule pride and help us Paint the Town Red for UCM Homecoming 2026: Retro Rewind!
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting all local businesses to transform their storefront windows into a celebration of UCM Homecoming! Whether you create a display featuring Mo the Mule, a UCM-inspired design, or embrace this year’s Retro Rewind theme with throwback fun from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s, we can’t wait to see your creativity shine!
No Chamber membership? No problem! This event is open to all local businesses.
Important Dates
Sign-Ups Open: July 24 through August 7 (closes at 5:00 PM)
Window Deadline: August 14 by 5:00 PM
Business Photo Visits: August 17–24
Community Voting: August 25–28 (closes at 4:30 PM)
Winner Announced: August 29 at Noon
Once your masterpiece is complete, submit a photo by 5:00 PM on August 14 to Kailoni Jeffries at kjeffries@warrensburg.org (be sure to include your business name).
This is a fun opportunity to showcase your business, celebrate UCM Homecoming, bring excitement to the community, and help promote Get the Red Out on September 3!
Follow @BurgChamberMO for contest updates, voting, and to see all of this year’s incredible window displays!
Submissions Are Now Closed!

Candidate Forum
2026-07-29 17:30 - 18:30
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Governmental Relations Committee is hosting a Primary Election Candidate Forum on July 29 at 5:30 PM at the American Legion Post 131 in Warrensburg, Missouri.
The forum will feature candidates running in the Primary Election, which will be held on August 4, 2026, for:

U.S. Congressional District 5
Missouri House of Representatives – Districts 54 and 57

To help ensure the forum reflects the priorities and concerns of our community, the Governmental Relations Committee invites residents to submit potential questions for the candidates. All submitted questions will be reviewed by the committee for possible inclusion in the forum. Questions must be submitted by May 29 to be considered.
The forum will be recorded and made available for public viewing via a link on the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce YouTube Page following the event and will be live on the Warrensburg Star-Journal’s Facebook page the night of the event.
To submit questions or for more information, please contact Suzanne Taylor at staylor@warrensburg.org or 660-747-3168.
We encourage community participation and appreciate your engagement in this important civic process.
Date: 7/29/2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: The American Legion, Matthews-Crawford Post No. 131 (733 E. Young Ave., Warrensburg, MO 64093)
Or email Suzanne Taylor at staylor@warrensburg.org.
Deadline To Submit: May 29th, 2026
