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

Data for the Next
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University “Be not afraid

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for August 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events

Joplin Ranks Among Country's Best Business Climates
(Joplin, MO) – Business Facilities annually rates the country’s top sites of innovation and business. In their 17th Annual

Freeman Offers Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Vaccine Clinic
(Joplin, MO) – The four-state area is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and Freeman Health System urges residents to get

Stormwater Work Closes West 10th Street Near Chestnut Avenue Starting Monday, August 2
(Joplin, MO) – Starting Monday, August 2, West 10th Street near Chestnut Avenue will be closed for a stormwater construction

Arvest Foundation Donates $4,015 to Charlie 22 Outdoors
(Webb City, MO) – The Arvest Foundation is pleased to announce a $4,015 donation to support the mission of Charlie 22 Outdoors

Freeman to Hold Hiring Fair
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System, Joplin’s largest employer, is holding a hiring fair from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Tuesday

Talking with Kids About Sexual Abuse
Educating communities, including children, is an essential part of preventing sexual exploitation and human trafficking

City of Joplin Facilities Available for Cooling Centers
(Joplin, MO) – As the heat index increases to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind citizens to check

The Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Cost Your Heirs Money in The Long Run Part 2
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm In the first installment of this two-part series

“How Are You Connected?” City Asking Residents to Take Survey About Internet Use
As part of its Smarter Joplin Roadmap Initiative, the City of Joplin and its partners are working to learn more about our

Joplin to Mark 150th Anniversary of City's Platting
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Celebrations Commission will mark the 150th anniversary of the platting of the City of Joplin

City of Joplin Announces Street Closure at 4th and Geneva Avenue Starting July 26
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin announced there will be a road closure at 4th Street and Geneva Avenue from Monday, July

Franklin Technology Center Offers Specialized Training for Businesses
Are you looking for specialized training, like CPR courses or welding? Franklin Technology Center (FTC) offers career and

ARC Physical Therapy+ to Open New Clinic in Joplin
(Overland Park, KS) – ARC Physical Therapy+ will open a new clinic in Joplin, Missouri on August 2, 2021. “We are thrilled

Connect2Culture Announces New Show Date for Me Like Bees
Mother Nature strikes again! Due to last Saturday’s out-of-nowhere downpour, Connect2Culture (C2C) was forced to end

Gift to Create VR Simulation Lab in Missouri Southern State University's Nursing Department
(Joplin, MO) – A substantial gift from an anonymous donor will help transform the Nursing Department at Missouri Southern

Environmental, Social, and Governance Help from BKD CPAs & Advisors
The drumbeat for increased and more standardized disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues has grown

Freeman Among Nation's Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is one of only 212 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology
