
Freeman Health System's Keenan Cortez Wins Prestigious National Community Award
(Joplin, MO) – Keenen Cortez, a familiar face at Freeman Health System, has been honored with a prestigious award, beating

Celebrate October with a Month of Connect2Culture Performances
Ready for a month of live entertainment? Join Connect2Culture at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex throughout

AMI Radio Group to Host 'Expanding Your Business Seminar' on October 14–16
American Media/AMI Radio & Marketing Group invites the business community to join them for their free seminar, Expanding

City of Joplin Closes Intersection of W. 20th Street and Country Club Drive for Construction Beginning October 6
Starting Monday, October 6, the City of Joplin will close the intersection of 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat

Freeman Health System's Dr. Todd Twiss Named One of America's Top Shoulder Surgeons
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Dr. Todd Twiss was named one of America’s most talented shoulder surgeons working

Connect2Culture Partners with Bright Futures Joplin for 'Maddi's Fridge' Performance
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is thrilled to partner with Bright Futures Joplin for the upcoming, nationally-tour

Missouri Southern State University's KGCS-TV and Joplin High School Present 'A Salute to Veterans' Concert on November 9
Missouri Southern State University’s KGCS-TV and Joplin High School are excited to welcome the 135th Army Band on

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Appointments and Strategic Focus
(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors is excited to announce significant leadership appointments

Rapha International to Host 'The Art of Healing' on October 11
Rapha International invites you to an afternoon of hands-on learning on Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 pm! Join their team

City of Joplin: Public Safety and Justice Center to Close October 2 through 6
The City of Joplin would like to remind citizens that starting at 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the public entrances

Joplin Health Department to Host First Impact, a Class to Prepare New Drivers and Their Parents, at the Joplin Mineral Museum on October 22
The Joplin Health Department is hosting a free First Impact teen driver program on Wednesday, October 22. This is an educational

Ambassador Spotlight: Richard Huskey, Southwest Missouri Bank
Meet Richard Huskey, Lender – Vice President from Southwest Missouri Bank! He’s been a dedicated member of the Joplin

Freeman Health System's Dr. Derek Miller Noted by Newsweek for Knee Surgery Excellence
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Dr. Derek Miller was named one of America’s most talented knee surgeons working in

Passport Services Expand at Joplin Public Library
Since Joplin Public Library began offering passport services in 2018, they have been focused on offering personalized service

City of Joplin Opens Ticket Sales for Inaugural State of Community Event in January 2026
Join community leaders for the City of Joplin’s inaugural State of the Community event on January 14, 2026! The City

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest

September 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Joplin Trails Coalition

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

Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Navigating One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Reforms for Exempt Entities on October 8
Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they cover the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its impact on the

Kick Off National Arts & Humanities Month at Various First Thursday ArtWalk Venues on October 2
Urban Art Gallery invites the community to kick off National Arts & Humanities Month before First Thursday ArtWalk on
