(Story and photo credits to Marci Orr) An overwhelming crowd of 100 people attended the Mainstreet Mexico Town Hall meeting held late Tuesday afternoon at The Ballroom at Homestead Hearth. The meeting was organized by Mexico Economic Development Director Amy O’Brien and local members of the newly formed Mainstreet Mexico Board. Last fall, the City…
About 50 people attended the Audrain County League of Women Voters candidate forum that was held at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Candidates running for Mexico City Council and Mexico School Board answered questions and talked about issues facing the school district and the Mexico community. The Mexico City…
The Mexico Chamber of Commerce held the first ribbon cutting of 2024 at 424North Customs on Tuesday, January 2,2024. The business is owned by Mexico resident Antonio Williams. 424North Customs is located at 718 East Liberty Street in Mexico and specializes in custom printing, custom apparel, event design and more. The business is open Tuesday…
A brand new business in downtown Mexico is open. The Mexico Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Jason’s Top Shelf at 102 South Jefferson on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Owner Jason Young says they specialize in bourbons, and whiskeys and a few other spirits and wines. Hours operation are Tuesday and Wednesday from…
Representatives from businesses in Mexico and Audrain County packed the Mexico Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, December 18, 2023 to hear about a registered youth apprenticeship program. Mexico High School College and Career Advisor Rebecca Moppin says they are exploring options of apprenticeships with area businesses that help bring healthy living situations and sustain…
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Broken Cactus on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The women’s and children apparel store is owned by Sadie Miller and is located at 118 West Jackson. Hours of operation are Wednesday-Friday 4pm-7pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Imagine That Designs at 211 West Monroe in downtown Mexico on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Owners Dan and Robin Barker worked on renovating the building over the summer in order to be open by Christmas. Dan Barker says they do laser engraving and much…
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Mexico on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Here are several photos from the event:
The following press release was sent out by the Mexico Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 17, 2023. Longtime Mexico resident, store owner, Barb Wilson will be the recipient of the Stribling Community Service Award. The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will present the award at the annual meeting and dinner February 16, 2024, at…
(Photo credits to Mexico Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Dana Keller) The Mexico Wal-Mart celebrated a completed floor to ceiling remodel with a ribbon cutting from the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 17, 2023. Mexico Wal-Mart store manager Brandon Little says they have made many improvements including a brand new online and…
Construction is complete at Mexico’s newest banking facility building. The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the First State Community Bank at 912 East Liberty on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Ron Hopkins, President of the First State Community Bank in Mexico the new location will provide better accessibility and convenience for…
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce brought out the big scissors for a ribbon cutting at Mexico’s newest fine dining establishment-Twisted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Owners William and Alesha Ludovicy offer everything from steaks to pastas and salads plus a full service bar at Twisted located 115 West Monroe. Twisted is open Monday and…
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting for Melahn Insurance Agency on Monday, October 23, 2023. The new office building located at 3100 Dorelie Lane has over 4,000 square feet of space and employs five agents.
