Joplin Parks and Community Partners Host May the Forest Be With You Event April 11
Not far from now, in a galaxy not far away… The Joplin Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Earth Day &
Missouri Southern State University Student Named Leadership Consultant for Zeta Tau Alpha
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) student Jennifer Archer has been selected as one of just 14 Leadership Consultants
Crowder College FBLA Students Earn National Conference Competition Appearance
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Future Business Leaders Association students competed in the state competition earlier
Visit Joplin's FY2027 Event Grant Application Now Available; Deadline June 1
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB) has announced that the guidelines and application for
KOAM-TV Marketing to Host Free Smart Marketing Workshops with National Speaker on April 28, 29, and 30, 2026
KOAM-TV Marketing invites the business community to join them for their Smart Marketing Workshops, which will be held on
City of Joplin Announces Closure of JHAP-3 Applications Due to Unprecedented Response
The City of Joplin has received an unprecedented number of applications for the Joplin Housing Assistance Program Phase
Crowder College Students Earn Top Finish at Pan Pacific Debate Championship
(Neosho, MO) – Two students from Crowder College earned a strong result at the Pan Pacific Debate Championship hosted by
Missouri Southern State University Names Dr. David Mayes as Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Mayes as the institutions
Joplin Schools Now Enrolling for 2026 Summer School Opportunities
JOPLIN, MO. – Enrollment is now open for 2026 Summer School opportunities in Joplin Schools for any student entering PreK
Compass Academy Network Opens Applications for Free Summer Enrichment Program
(Joplin, MO) – The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its free
City of Joplin Invites the Community to the Grand Launch Party for MOmentum Bike Park on May 2
Bring your family, bicycles, and helmets to the MOmentum Bike Park on Saturday, May 2 for the City of Joplin’s Grand
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Two Events in April
The Joplin History and Mineral Museum invites the community to join them for two fun, family-friendly events during the
April 2026 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC
Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host 'An Afternoon at the Races' Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort
Missouri Southern State University's Esports Teams Conclude Dominant Regular Season, Advance to Playoffs in Multiple Game Titles
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Esports program, known on campus as MOSO Esports, has wrapped up an impressive
Bright Futures Joplin to Host 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game on April 11
Join Bright Futures Joplin on Sunday, April 11 at 5:00 pm at Joplin High School for the 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Last Day to Apply is April 6
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small
Lafayette House Invites Community to Ooh-La Lafayette 2026: Written in the Stars on April 10
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is proud to announce that Ooh-La Lafayette 2026: Written in the Stars will take place on
Ambassador Spotlight: Kennedy Krokroskia, KOAM-TV
Meet Kennedy Krokroskia, a Marketing Consultant for KOAM-TV! She’s the most recent Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 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