
August 2023 Upcoming Trainings and News from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding

Joplin Public Library Accepting Applications for 2023 Joplin Writers’ Faire
Joplin, MO – The Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library are accepting applications for booths for the 2023 Joplin Writers’

Freeman Hires Internal Medicine Physician at Neosho
(Neosho, MO) – Dr. Melanie Akuna, an internal medicine physician, has joined the staff of Freeman Health System’s

Downtown Joplin Alliance Awarded Outstanding Economic Impact Project, Accredited/Associate Tier Community
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown awards recognizing performance excellence during Missouri’s

Best Historic Preservation Project Awarded to Joplin’s Muir Block
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown awards recognizing performance excellence during Missouri’s

MASH Camp Offers Glimpse Into Health Care Careers
JOPLIN, Mo. (July 31, 2023) – In conjunction with the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center, Mercy Hospital Joplin

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! 1992 ABC of Joplin, Inc. 2009 Sharon Beshore 2011

July 2023 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Active Health Chiropractic

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 Roughrider eNews – July 31, 2023
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Enrollment

Storytelling Day 2023 at George Washington Carver National Monument Set for August 26
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host the 7th annual “Storytelling Day” on Saturday

Joplin Public Library to Host Sean Fitzgibbon, Author of 'What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel'
(Joplin, MO) – The Post Art Library and the Joplin Public Library (JPL) Adult Programming Department is excited to host

7 + 1 Tips for Organizing Your Time
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Business Consultant, Missouri Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern State University

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

Lafayette Houses' Second Chances Thrift Store to Host Back-to-School Bash on August 4 and 5
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House’s benefit thrift store, Second Chances, is hosting a Back-to-School Bash to help our

Jazz Featured in Finale of Connect2Culture's JOMO Jammin' Music Festival
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will host the final performance of its JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival this Saturday, July

Granny Shaffer's Family Restaurant Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
(Joplin, MO) – Granny Shaffer’s Family Restaurant, a longtime community favorite, is proud to announce its 50th anniversary

Closures Shift as West 32nd Street Widening Project Progresses
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s West 32nd Street widening project’s progress continues. Starting Monday, July

Gypsy's Daughters Boutique to Host Ribbon Cutting on August 4
Gypsy’s Daughters Boutique is excited to invite the community to their ribbon cutting on Friday, August 4 as they

Focus on Improving Neighborhoods Brings Additional Staff to City Hall
(Joplin, MO) – To help address declining neighborhoods in Joplin, the City of Joplin is pleased to announce several new
