Urban Art Gallery to Host Painter Shelly Blankenship-Newby During First Thursday ArtWalk on June 2, 2026
Urban Art Gallery is excited to announce the return of First Thursday ArtWalk on July 2, 2026! This month, they will be
Network Doctor to Host Seminar on July 15: How Organizations Can Embrace AI Without Losing Control of Their Data
Your employees are already using AI tools. But do you know what data is being shared even within company-approved AI platforms
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Volunteerism in Transition: Strategies for Nonprofits on July 8
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organizations. A significant portion of the nonprofit workforce is volunteer-based
Connect2Culture Announces Its 2026–2027 Performance Season
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) announced its highly anticipated 2026–2027 performance season during a press conference
Ambassador Spotlight: Jamie Strickland, Southwest Missouri Bank
Meet Jamie Strickland, Vice President, Marketing Manager for Southwest Missouri Bank (SMB). She’s been a dedicated
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest
June 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Schroeder Family
Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber Members. Please keep these and all
City of Joplin to Close Intersection of 20th Street and Central City Road for Construction Beginning July 6
Beginning Monday, July 6, the City of Joplin will close the intersection of 20th Street and Central City Road for construction
Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Pasta-Making Class on July 25
Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s invites the community to join them for their Pasta-Making Class on Saturday, July 25! This
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to join them for a day on the course at their inaugural Art on the Green
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on the 2026 Proposed Unified Planning Work Program Amendment 1; Public Comment Period Ends on July 7
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for the proposed
City of Joplin Offices, City Hall Closed on July 3 in Observance of Independence Day
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, City Hall and all City of Joplin offices will be closed on Friday, July 3
Soroptimist International of Joplin Installs 2027 Board of Directors, Honors Awards Recipients
(Joplin, MO) – On Thursday, June 18, Soroptimist International of Joplin held its annual awards and installation banquet
Frank Fletcher Subaru Donates Blankets to Freeman Health System Cancer Patients
(Joplin, MO) – It’s the eighth straight year for the Joplin-based Frank Fletcher Subaru and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society
City of Joplin and Joplin Fire Department Remind Community of Firework Guidelines Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday
With Independence Day nearing and fireworks vendors setting up around town, the City of Joplin and Joplin Fire Department
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for July 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events
Club Car Wash Hosting $5 Charity Wash Event from June 26 to July 5 Benefiting Bright Futures Joplin
Join Club Car Wash at select locations in the Joplin area from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, July 5 for a 10-Day Charity Wash
KPM Wealth Advisors Named Among 2026 Top Firms by AUM
(Springfield, Mo.) – KPM Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce its ranking among Accounting Today’s 2026 Top CPA Firms
Mercy Hosts Tenth Annual Stick It to Cancer Fundraiser and Raises More Than $450,000 to Support Cancer Patients
(Joplin, Mo.) – Mercy Health Foundation hosted its annual Stick It to Cancer event on Saturday, June 6, at Downstream Casino