Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Calls for O Positive Blood Donors After Weekend Surge
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients
Shine Joplin to Host Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on October 31
Join Shine Joplin for their inaugural Shine Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 31 at G3 Entertainment in Carthage (2433 S
One Joplin to Host 2026 Poverty Simulation on October 28
You’re John Smith, recently divorced with two kids and a part-time manufacturing job. Between child-care costs, putting
City of Joplin to Close Section of Zora Street in October for Gas Line Relocations
The City of Joplin has announced that a well-traveled portion of Zora Street will be closed during the weekdays throughout
Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States; Deadline to Apply is October 31
(Phoenix, AZ) – Sparklight, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University Presents the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series with Aaron Stockton of Shadow + Light Creative on October 21
Ready to be inspired and equipped for success? Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri
City of Joplin to Host Ribbon Cutting on October 23 to Celebrate the Reopening of West 20th Street After Widening Project
The City of Joplin is excited to announce the reopening of West 20th Street following a major Public Works project that
Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline for Liberty Fuel Adjustment Clause Request
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of October 16, 2026
Crowder College's Longwell Museum to Host the Midwest Clay Artists Exhibition
Neosho, MO – The Crowder College Longwell Museum will soon be hosting the Midwest Clay Artists Exhibit for the majority
Connect2Culture Presents Collective: Our Stories of Cancer on October 18
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will present a powerful and moving dance performance about cancer experiences on Sunday
Lumos Acquires ALLO Fiber Network in Joplin
(High Point, NC) – Lumos, an industry-leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider and network infrastructure developer, announced
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Opens $120,000 Everyone Outdoors Program
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Everyone Outdoors Grant Program for projects across
Sparklight Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Joplin’s North Heights Porchfest
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight, Joplin’s hometown internet and mobile service provider, will return as Presenting Sponsor of
Network Doctor to Host Free Online Seminar 'Demystifying AI and Spotting Automation Opportunities in Your Workflows' on October 15
Are you ready to move past the AI hype and start building real tools for your business? In a free webinar on Thursday, October
Wildwood Senior Living to Host Halloween Festival on October 30
Wildwood Senior Living is excited to invite the community to join them for an afternoon of seasonal fun during their Halloween
Rapha International to Host The Art of Healing Event on October 10
Rapha International invites you to an afternoon of hands-on learning on Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 pm! Join their team
Ambassador Spotlight: Linda Teeter, Urban Art Gallery
Meet Linda Teeter, Owner of Urban Art Gallery! She’s been a dedicated part of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for ten
Monthly Chamber Member Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest
September 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Watered Gardens Ministries
Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber Members. Please keep these and all