The Clay Area Chamber of Commerce is an action agency
designed to meet community needs. It is a voluntary
non-profit organization comprised of
76
area business, professionals, and individuals who have
banded together to advance the commercial, financial,
civic, agricultural, commercial, and general interests
of the community.
The Chamber exists to provide it's members timely information
about community, county, and state issues that affect
the business community. By educating and sharing information,
the business community will grow stronger as will the
City of Clay and the surrounding areas.
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City of Clay Annual Christmas Parade
The 7th Annual Clay City Christmas Parade will be on December 13th at 3:00pm in the afternoon. There is no fee to be in the parade and there will be prizes given out for entries so sign up your group and make a float, dress up your truck, pull a trail, or whatever you want and join the parade. Deadline for entries is December 8th. Click Here for Application
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