(Joplin, Mo) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 109th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 23 at Downstream Casino Resort. 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
10 Years of Membership
- Anchor Stone Company, Asbell Companies, Charlotte’s Angels Home Care, Davis CPA Group LLC, Joplin Elder Law, Murphy Business & Financial LLC, Starting Point Outpatient Services LLC
20 Years of Membership
- American Family Insurance – Nathan Eddy, Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri, Inc., Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri, Deck the Walls, Embassy 4 LLC, Turbine Engine Consultants, Inc., Wildwood Ranch Development
30 Years of Membership
- Arcwood Environmental LLC, Boyd Metals of Joplin, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Courtney’s Candles and Creations, Inc., Crowder College, Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant, Jasper County Elected Officials, Red Onion Cafe
40 Years of Membership
- Glenn Gibson Commercial Real Estate, Herrod Financial Group, Mardick Furniture Store, George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Steve’s Frame & Body Shop
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, POWERED BY FORVIS MAZARS
The Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the importance of small and large businesses and nonprofit organizations and the impact they have on our local economy, job growth, and the creation of new products and services.
One – 50 Employee(s) Category
51+ Employees Category
Nonprofit Category
- Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY GUARANTY BANK
Each year, one outstanding citizen is selected based on their commitment to the community.
- Christina Williams, CGA Architects and Joplin Floor Designs
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR, POWERED BY AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY
The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes a Joplin Chamber member under 40 who displays a commitment to the Chamber’s YPN Program and who is a leader in their organization and the community.
- Jayde Thomas, Community Support Services of Missouri
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, POWERED BY SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BANK
The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes a member of the Chamber’s Ambassador program who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
- Nicki Lopez, Grooms Office Environments
SPIRIT AWARD, SPONSORED BY LIBERTY UTILITIES
The Spirit Award recognizes a Chamber member who exemplifies selfless dedication and enduring support to the mission of the Chamber. Recipients of this award go out of their way to encourage and inspire their peers to follow their example and demonstrate a personal commitment to the success of Chamber programming.
- Andy Griffith, SOLO LINK IO
LEADS GROUPS AWARDS
The Leads Group program acts as an entire sales team for member businesses. The groups track their shared and closed business. Awards are given to the top performers of each group as well as the overall, top-performing Leads Group.
Leads Group One Top Performer
- Gina Langston, Joplin Schools
Leads Group Two Top Performer
- Austin Rose, Bedrock Bookkeeping, LLC.
Leads Group Three Top Performer
- Jonna Davis, AOE Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
Leads Group Four Top Performer
- Nicki Lopez, Grooms Office Environments
Leads Group Five Top Performer
- Chandler Grace, Network Doctor
Top Performing Leads Group
- Leads Group Three, powered by State Farm – Grant Deardorff, Insurance & Financial Services
The 109th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors:
- Title Sponsor – EaglePicher Technologies
- Gold Sponsors – Crossland Construction Company, Inc., Downstream Casino Resort, Freeman Health System, Missouri Southern State University, O-Gah-Pah Communications, and Optimum
- Decoration Sponsor – Modern Moment Events
- Print & Awards Sponsor – All Seasons Signs and Printing
- Band Sponsor – American Ramp Company
- Master of Ceremonies – Barry Linduff
Additional thanks to:
Andy Nehr Photography
Mark N Photography
O-Gah-Pah Communications
Leggett & Platt volunteers
Reference:
Erin Slifka, Vice President
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
417.624.4150




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