
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! 1999 The Alliance of Southwest Missouri 2015 Anchor

August 2023 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Gypsy’s Daughters

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

City of Joplin Names Richard Pearson as Joplin Police Chief
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Rich Pearson has been named

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Seeks Community Support to 'Give Kids a Boost'
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri’s Safe Kids Program needs help! Due to an increase in demand and

BBB Business Tip: Eight Ways to Build Stronger Industry Relationships
A spider web, with its intricate structure fanning out from a single connection point, is beautiful. If you’re a business

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for September 2023
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events

City of Joplin to Hold Annual Auction on Saturday, September 16
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will hold its annual auction on Saturday, September 16, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am. The

Crowder College's Paramedic Instructor Honored for Service
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is proud to announce Paramedic Instructor & Allied Health Division Chair Ike Isenhower

Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri to Celebrate 20th Birthday with Lawn Party on Sunday, September 10
(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri will host a birthday lawn party with sweet treats, music, and games

General Mills to Expand in Joplin, Investing $48 Million and Creating 47 Jobs
(Joplin, MO) – General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced on August 29 that it will expand in Joplin

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Sets Date to Officially Close on New Building
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is set to close on its new space located at 1901 S. Pearl Avenue in Joplin

Joplin Sports Authority and Ozark Christian College Selected to Host NCCAA DII Volleyball National Championship
(Greenville, SC) – The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) recently announced an agreement with Ozark

2023 Hispanic Heritage Day at George Washington Carver National Monument Set for September 23
(Diamond, MO) – You are invited to a Hispanic Heritage Day celebration at George Washington Carver National Monument on

Crowder College Roughrider eNews – August 28, 2023
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Please note that

Downtown Joplin Alliance's September 2023 Frist Friday Wineshare To Be Held at Stifel Financial Services on September 1
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their September First Friday WineShare on September 1 at Stifel

Joplin's NALA Adult Literacy to Host Third Annual Literacy Liftoff on September 15, 2023
(Joplin, MO) – NALA Adult Literacy is pleased to announce their third annual Literacy Liftoff on September 15, 2023, from

Creative Learning Alliance Announces Free Entry to Monthly Playshops Thanks to Lozier
(Joplin, MO) – The Creative Learning Alliance (CLA) is excited to announce that due to a very generous grant from Lozier

SERVPRO to Host First Responders Golf Tournament on October 12, 2023
SERVPRO is excited to announce that they will be hosting their inaugural First Responders Golf Tournament on Thursday, October

Freeman Health System Announces Plans to Build New 50-Bed Hospital in Pittsburg
(Pittsburg, KS) – On what she referred to as a “monumental day,” Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer
