
Give More to Win More: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks' 56-Day Challenge Returns – Register by February 28 to Participate
(Joplin, MO) – Start the new year by making a lifesaving commitment. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) invites

Ambassador Spotlight: Phillip Leesman, Farmers Insurance – Leesman Agency
Meet Phillip Leesman, Agency Owner at Farmers Insurance – Phillip Leesman Agency! Although he’s only been a Chamber Ambassador

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest

December 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Urban Art Gallery

Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members! Please keep these and all

Crowder College Students Present at Annual American Geophysical Union Conference
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College students, Jarron Hembree and Ivy Patrick, successfully presented their research at the world’s

City of Joplin Announces Nighttime Lane Closures for Range Line Road Between January 5 and 7
Starting at 8:00 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026, lane closures will be established at the intersection of 7th Street and

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for January 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events

City of Joplin's Recycling Center to Offer Drop-Off for Discarded Natural Christmas Trees Until January 31
The City of Joplin will have three collection points for discarded, natural (live) Christmas trees starting December 26

Joplin History and Mineral Museum Closed for January for Remodeling and Exhibit Updates
The Joplin History and Mineral Museum will be closed to the public in January 2026 for remodeling and exhibit updates. The

Kansas City University Awarded $273,000 Grant to Launch Pathway for Rural Medicine and Dentistry Training
Kansas City University (KCU) has been awarded a one-year $273,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation (the Foundation)

417 Athletics to Host Inaugural EmpowerHER Market on July 25, 2026; Early Bird Registration Ends February 28
Calling all women-owned businesses, creators, makers, boutique owners, wellness pros, tattoo artists, estheticians, service

Grants Help Freeman Health System Establish Much-Needed Lactation Spaces
It’s a problem young mothers face all too often across rural Missouri — finding private, accessible, dedicated lactation

Missouri Southern State University's KGCS-TV to Host 2026 Cardinals Caravan on January 17
Join Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV for the 2026 Cardinals Caravan on Saturday, January 17 at

Connect2Culture Releases 2025 Year-In-Review
Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, has captured and compiled 2025’s most memorable arts and cultural

City of Joplin Offices Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; Trash Service Shifts Due to Holidays
The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, for the Christmas and

JATSO Seeking Public Comments on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 14-day public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and EaglePicher Technologies to Host 33rd Annual Business EXPO on January 21, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and EaglePicher Technologies are excited to celebrate their 33rd

Simmons Bank Welcomes Kate McNary to Springfield and Joplin Markets
(Joplin, MO) – Simmons Bank is proud to welcome Kate McNary as Senior Private Wealth Strategist, serving clients in the

Joplin Schools Names New Director at Duenweg Education Center
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Lazure as the next director of Duenweg Education
