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

Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for July 29, 2022
Make Your Voice Heard Next Tuesday To help Missourians prepare for the upcoming elections, the secretary of state has launched

Pittsburg McDonald’s to host Cars for Kids car show, benefitting Ronald McDonald House
JOPLIN, MO. – On August 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., McDonald’s at 3008 N. Broadway in Pittsburg, Kansas will host Cars for

Crowder College Announces New Athletic Department Staff
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Athletic Department would like to announce the hiring of Brandi Arthur, Athletic

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for August 2022
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events

The Mystery of Business
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University Economics teaches

Medical School and Residency Training Lead Physician to Freeman
(Joplin, MO) – Joining the Freeman Health System team was an easy choice for Dr. Brittany Winkfield, DO. “It already felt

Guaranty Bank Hires Derek Edwards as Commercial Banker in Joplin
(Springfield, MO) – Guaranty Bank pleased to announce that Derek Edwards has joined the company as vice president, commercial

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Sidewalk Sale on July 30
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) is gearing up to bring this year’s Annual Sidewalk Sale to you this

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Dickerson Park Zoo Announce 'Be fabZOOlous, Give Blood Campaign'
(Springfield, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) and Dickerson Park Zoo announced a collaboration to reward

George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Sixth Annual Storytelling Day on August 27
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host the 6th annual Storytelling Day event on Saturday

Kansas City University – Joplin Holds Official White Coating Ceremony
(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University – Joplin (KCU) will host their official white coating ceremony on Saturday, July 30

Mayo Clinic, Mercy Collaborate to Globally Transform Patient Care
(Rochester, MN and St. Louis, MO) – A ten-year collaboration agreement between Mayo Clinic and Mercy — a first-of-its-kind

BBB Introduces New Hiring Resource
The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) new Job Listings service is exclusively available to BBB Accredited Businesses

Freeman and Dairy Queen Join Forces for Miracle Treat Day to Benefit Children's Miracle Network
(Joplin, MO) – When you buy a Blizzard® frozen treat from Dairy Queen on July 28, you get more than a tasty treat — you

Opinion: Asking Too Few To Do Too Much
Written by Mike Seibert, Co-Chair of the Citizens’ Committee for Proposition Public Safety On August 2, Joplin voters

"Expressions of the Soul Program" to Be Held at George Washington Carver National Monument, July 23 and 24
(Diamond, MO) – Park Rangers at George Washington Carver National Monument will present a program about George Washington

Join Freeman Health System for the August Business Appreciation Event
Freeman Health System is back in-person for their August Business Appreciation Event, and it’s going to be one you don’t

BBB Business Tip: Why You Should Answer Customer Complaints
How thoroughly does your company track comments left by clients? It’s important to know what to do when a negative review

Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for July 20, 2022
Dial 988 in Times of Crisis Following its launch in Missouri on July 16, individuals may now dial 988 to connect to trained
