Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 106th Annual Banquet

(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 106th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 27 at Missouri Southern State University’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. JACC honored its members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community by recognizing the following organizations and individuals.   

MILESTONE MEMBERS, SPONSORED BY FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM 

75 Years of Membership

• Liberty  

30 Years of Membership 

• ABC of Joplin, Inc.  
• Bill’s Electric, Inc.  
• Central Christian Center
• College Heights Christian School 
• Food 4 Less 
• Sign Designs 
• Waterjet Systems International, Inc.  
• Yorktown Properties 

 20 Years of Membership 

• Brunner Industries 
• CMC Recycling 
• The Fireplace Shop 
• First Home Mortgage Company 
• Layne Electric Company, Inc.  
• MAPP Technologies, LLC.  
• Nutrien 
• Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin 
• Panera Bread 
• Ramsey MediaWorks, L.L.C. 
• State Farm Insurance – Kyle Hickam Agency
• Total Electronics Contracting 

 10 Years of Membership 

• ABE Painting 
• Active Lifestyle Events, Inc.  
• Adviant, Inc.  
• Amcor Flexibles North America – Joplin 
• Andy’s Frozen Custard 
• Arvada Technologies, Inc.  
• Atlas Safe Rooms 
• Bank of Little Rock Mortgage 
• Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri  
• Farmers Insurance – Andy Queen Agency 
• Homewood Suites by Hilton – Joplin 
• Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri  
• Realty Executives Tri-States 

 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 

• Michael Sanders, Freeman Health System 

 37th Annual GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS, SPONSORED BY LIBERTY and Missouri Southern State Univeristy Teach Education Department  

The Golden Apple Awards program is designed to recognize excellence and passion in the teaching profession. This year, 65 educators from Joplin’s public and private schools were nominated by their students, by parents, and by their coworkers.  

K – 2nd Grade 

• Nicole Thorn, Jefferson Elementary School 

 3rd – 5th Grade 

• Tracy Horton, Soaring Heights Elementary School 

 6th – 8th Grade 

• Laurel Cook, South Middle School 

 9th – 12th Grade 

• Ashley Trotnic, Joplin High School  

 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY FORVIS  

The Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the importance of small businesses and not-for-profit organizations and the impact they have on our local economy, job growth, and the creation of new products and services.  

 1 – 50 Employee(s) Category 

• PowerShades 

 51+ Employees Category 

• SNC Squared Technology, A Network Doctor Company 

 Nonprofit Category 

• Joplin Sports Authority 

 OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BANK 

Each year, one outstanding citizen is selected by the past three award winners and three previous JACC Chairs of the Board based on their commitment to the community.  

•  Joplin Police Chief Sloan Rowland  

 The 106th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors:  

• Presenting Sponsor – Freeman Health System
• Gold Sponsor – Downstream Casino Resort 
• Silver Sponsor and Centerpiece Sponsor – SNC Squared, A Network Doctor Company 
• Venue Sponsor – Missouri Southern State University
• Entertainment – Dr. G and The Tall Man 
• Master of Ceremonies – Dustin Storm 

 Additional thanks to: 

• Fresh Ideas at Missouri Southern State University 
• KGCS-TV students and staff from Missouri Southern State University 
• Towner Studios  
• Curtis Almeter 

Reference:

Erin Slifka, Marketing & Public Information Manager
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
417.624.4150