
City of Joplin Sets Public Meeting for March 11 to Discuss Permit Renewal of Joplin's Stormwater System
In accordance with State and Federal regulations, the City of Joplin intends to submit an application for the renewal of

Community Invited to Support Local Youth at Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri's Trivia Night on February 21
The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri is bringing the community together for a night of friendly competition and

Ozark Fairway Bringing 24/7 Indoor Golf Experience to Joplin
Ozark Fairway, a new locally owned business, is preparing to bring a modern indoor golf simulator facility to Joplin, offering

Lafayette House Endowment Surpasses $1M Milestone
Lafayette House is proud to announce that its Endowment Fund has officially surpassed $1 million, a historic milestone that

Joplin Health Department is Hosting CPR Classes
Immediate CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation can double and even triple the chances of survival for a person having cardiac

Zimmer Marketing to Host Color Pop & Shop Event on March 6
Get ready to kick off spring of 2026 with a fun, family-friendly event hosted by Zimmer Marketing! Color Pop & Shop

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick's Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products
Get ready to run for a cause on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Put on your lucky shoes and join Ronald McDonald House

Joplin Schools' Preschool Screenings Now Open for 2026–2027 School Year
Joplin Schools’ preschool screenings are now open for the 2026–2027 school year! If you have a child who will be three

Joplin Empire Market to Host 8th Annual Paris Week Event on February 14
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is making the final preparations for their eighth annual Paris Week event. The event

Connect2Culture’s February Performances Include Javon Jackson Quartet, Glenda Austin, and Aquila Theatre
With jazz from a Carthage native, a patriotic piano performance, and a thrilling mystery performance, February is the perfect

Missouri Southern State University Expands Nursing Program with Support from Mercy Hospital Joplin
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is welcoming a new cohort of nursing students this semester as part of an expansion

Crowder College to Host 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on April 14; Area Employers Invited to Sign Up Now
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College would like to invite area businesses to participate in the Spring 2026 Job Fair and Career

University of Missouri Extension to Host Capital, Connections, and Capacity: What Missouri Entrepreneurs Can Access Right Now on February 13
What funding and support are available to Missouri entrepreneurs right now — and how do they connect to these resources

Freeman Health System Volunteer Knits 2,000th Infant Cap Since 2019
(Joplin, MO) – Like clockwork, longtime Freeman Health System volunteer Ruby Wright made the now-familiar trek to Freeman’s

Franklin Technology Center to Host Career & College Fair on March 5
Franklin Technology Center (FTC) at Joplin High School (JHS) is hosting their annual Career & College Fair on March

Pro 100 REALTORS to Host Bloom Real Estate School from February 23 to March 5; Register by February 16
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a licensed Missouri realtor? Your path to a Missouri real estate license begins with PRO

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School to Host Escapade: Ever After Fundraiser on March 7
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) invites you to Escapade: Ever After, hosted at the beautiful 211 Building in

Ambassador Spotlight: Garrett Terry, Mid-Missouri Bank
Meet Garrett Terry, an SVP, Commercial Lender at Mid-Missouri Bank! He’s a 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

January 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Towner Strategy Ali
