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

It’s Time to Act Now: How 2020 is Pushing Payments to the Next Level
2020 has caused many industries to modernize their payment processes for business continuity purposes. The need to accept

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for August 2020
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events

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
