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

Red Collar Pet Food's New Program Helps People Find Careers and Pets Find New Homes
(Joplin, MO) – Red Collar Pet Foods (“Red Collar”), a leading private label and national brand contract manufacturer of

Pain Management Physician to Locate in Renovated Specialty Clinic Building
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is strengthening its roots and expanding its branches in southeast Kansas with renovations

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 105th Annual Banquet
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) held its 105th Annual Banquet at Missouri Southern State University’s

BBB Business Tip: 20 Business and Finance Terms You Should Know
The business world is vast, and it can be hard for small business owners to keep up with all the terminology used. Therefore

Arvest Bank Million Meals Campaign Hits Halfway Mark
(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank launched its 12th annual Million Meals campaign on April 1. On April 28, the bank announced the

Crowder College Roughrider eNews – April 25, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Enrollment

Introducing FORVIS, Driven by the Forward Vision of BKD + DHG
BKD CPAS & Advisors and Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) are proud to introduce FORVIS, a professional services firm focused

BBB Invites You to Apply for a TORCH Award
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards

"Southern Showcase, Onstage!" to Spotlight Music from Past and Present
(Joplin, MO) – Offering a blend of favorites from the Broadway stage, films and television, and other familiar tunes, “Southern

Joplin Empire Market to Host Fourth Birthday Bash
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is celebrating their fourth birthday bash this weekend! The event will be held on Saturday

Freeman Health Academy Returns
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is a teaching hospital and is proud to bring back a hands-on learning opportunity for

Crowder Speech and Debate Boasts Successful Season
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College Speech and Debate Team has had one of the best competitive seasons in recent history

Missouri Southern SBDC Members Recognized for Their Service
Two team members from the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice to Host Dessert Wars Fundraiser
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice will be sponsoring Dessert Wars on Tuesday, May 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at 3105 S. Pearl. Local

Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 21, 2022
Taking it to the House Since my last report, I have had the opportunity to introduce my Senate-passed proposals to the House

Freeman Health System Celebrates Volunteers with a "Thankquet"
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System held a “Thankquet” to recognize the efforts of its volunteers who donate countless

Freeman Health System Prepares to Celebrate Lab Week
(Joplin, MO) – During Lab Week (April 24 – 30), Freeman Health System is recognizing the efforts of lab workers who make

George Washington Carver to Host Art in the Park Day
Join George Washington Carver National Monument as they celebrate George Washington Carver’s love for art during Art

BBB Business Tip: What Minimum Viable Culture Is And How You Can Apply It To Your Company
As a business owner, you may have heard about minimum viable products, but what is minimum viable culture? The term “minimum
