
The Value Proposition Canvas and How to Create Loyal Customers
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University In June, I wrote

Pulmonologist Explains Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
(Joplin, MO) – It all started with dry, itchy eyes for James Bourgault, a nursing supervisor in the Mercy Joplin cardiovascular

Freeman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Three Categories and Named Best Regional Hospital in Southwest Missouri
(Joplin, MO) – Once again Freeman Health System has been named the Best Regional Hospital in Southwest Missouri by

Missouri Department of Economic Development Announces Up to $30 Million in Grant Funds for Small Businesses
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced a new small business grant

Membership Spotlight: Corner Greer & Associates, Inc.
Corner Greer & Associates’ (CGA) goals are simple: listen, collaborate, and innovate. For the Joplin-based architecture

Membership Spotlight: Storage Station
Since 2017, Storage Station of Joplin has provided area residents and businesses with affordable self-storage options. Their

Atlas Risk Management Celebrates 15 Years and New Location
While COVID-19 has negatively impacted businesses around the world, many companies are thriving. Atlas Risk Management

Chamber Gives Back To Elk River
Chamber Gives Back coordinated a river clean-up for the group’s July volunteer activity. The five-mile river clean-up has

Freeman Controller Earns Fellowship Designation
Michael Sanders, CPA, CHFP, CSAF, CRCR, CSMC, FHFMA (Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System Controller Michael Sanders is joining

New Freeman Pain Physician Offers Options to Avoid Opioids
(Joplin, MO) – “It’s wonderful!” says Dr. Rebecca Sanders about moving back home to Joplin to practice medicine with the

Mind Your Well-Being
We are experiencing times of uncertainty and stress, but with self-care – and care for each other – we can get through this

Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition Provides Wellness Resources for Our Area Employers
The Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN) is a partner-driven council housed in Columbia, Missouri with MU

Membership Spotlight: Ramsey MediaWorks, LLC
Since 2002, Ramsey MediaWorks has been serving clients across the U.S. and Canada, specializing in recruitment advertising

Membership Spotlight: Hardy, Wrestler and Associates, CPAs, P.C.
Although they provide accounting services to individuals, helping local businesses is a major part of the mission of Hardy

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Offering Free COVID Testing
(Joplin, MO) – There are still spots available in two community COVID-19 testing sites offered in the Joplin area

Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Corley Grant Recipients
(Joplin, MO) – Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the first recipients

City of Joplin Announces Plan to Distribute 50,000 Face Masks to Residents
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin City Council authorized the City of Joplin to purchase 50,000 cloth masks for the purpose of

Webb City Farmer's Market to Host Event Benefiting Ronald McDonald House
(Webb City, MO) – The Webb City Farmer’s Market is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four

Tim Seams Joins Guaranty Bank's Commercial Banking Team
(Neosho, MO) – Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce that Tim Seams has joined its commercial banking team as a vice

2020 Census: It’s Not Too Late to Respond
The 2020 Census is still happening, and it is essential that we count everyone living in Joplin, but time is running out
