US Business
Noel Hord, Who Went From Shoe Salesman to President of Nine West, Dies at Age 79
Starting as a stock assistant, he rose to president of Nine West Group.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Tesla Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Crashing Into Texas Home, Killing Woman
Investigators say the driver acted to override the car’s automated driving assistance system.
Community
Urban Art Gallery to Host Painter Shelly Blankenship-Newby During First Thursday ArtWalk on June 2, 2026
Urban Art Gallery is excited to announce the return of First Thursday ArtWalk on July 2, 2026! This month, they will be hosting painter Shelly Blankenship-Newly and her impressionist body of work, “The Art of […]
Events
Network Doctor to Host Seminar on July 15: How Organizations Can Embrace AI Without Losing Control of Their Data
Your employees are already using AI tools. But do you know what data is being shared even within company-approved AI platforms? Many organizations assume that rolling out approved AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Volunteerism in Transition: Strategies for Nonprofits on July 8
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organizations. A significant portion of the nonprofit workforce is volunteer-based, yet only a small percentage of organizations have strong volunteer management systems in place. Join Forvis Mazars as they explore […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Announces Its 2026–2027 Performance Season
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) announced its highly anticipated 2026–2027 performance season during a press conference on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th Street). “Ten […]
US Business
The Middle East Has Been Good for Trump’s Bottom Line
Plus, SpaceX showed investors an AI device prototype, and Mars tries to make a naturally blue M&M.
Chamber Updates
Ambassador Spotlight: Jamie Strickland, Southwest Missouri Bank
Meet Jamie Strickland, Vice President, Marketing Manager for Southwest Missouri Bank (SMB). She’s been a dedicated part of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for 10 years. She brings a strong commitment to community, connection, […]
US Business
Inside the Multimillion Dollar Saga to Make a Naturally Blue M&M
Watch the complicated process behind making M&M’s with natural dyes.
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest Missouri Bank. 2025 Business Builder Coaching and Training 2005 Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri, Inc. 2009 […]