
April 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Chandelier Boutique

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

Arc of the Ozarks to Host Third Annual Tee Up for Autism Charity Golf Tournament on May 11
Join The Arc of the Ozarks for their third annual Charity Golf Tournament at Rivercut Golf Course on Monday, May 11! This

First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri May 5
(Joplin, Mo) – First Presbyterian Church will host a ‘First Tuesday Lunch’ on Tuesday, May 5 for the Community

Longtime Public Information Officer Retiring; City of Joplin Names Successor to the Role
(Joplin, MO) – A longtime area communications professional is passing the baton to another as Lynn Onstot, public information

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for May 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events

Joplin High School's Constitution Team Wins First Place at Missouri Bar's 'Show Me the Constitution' for the Second Year in a Row
Joplin High School’s (JHS) Constitution Team continues to set the standard for excellence in civic education! At the

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Offers Give & Go Fun Pass to Blood Donors in May and June
(Joplin, Mo.) — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood, platelets and plasma to patients

Visit Joplin Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week on May 3–9; Champions Travel's Essential Role in a Landmark Year for America
(Joplin, MO) – Visit Joplin, MO, is proud to join a nationwide celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May

City of Joplin Crews Cleaning Up After Small, Unwarned Tornado
City of Joplin crews have been working since about 1:30 am on April 24 to clean up storm debris on city properties and streets

Lafayette House Honored by Generous Gift from Karen and Wayne Calvert
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is proud to announce it has received a generous charitable gift from Karen and Wayne Calvert

Bright Futures Joplin Announces Longtime Volunteer John Boyd Named Southern Missouri Adult Volunteer of the Year
(Joplin, MO) – Bright Futures Joplin is proud to announce that longtime volunteer John “Chip” Boyd has been named a recipient

Joplin 44 Petro to Host 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America on May 5
Joplin 44 Petro is excited to announce that the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride is stopping at their location on

Missouri Public Service Commission: Liberty Files Renewable Energy Standard Report and Plan
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty has filed its 2025 Renewable Energy Standard (RES)

Pediatrics Plus to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 7
Pediatrics Plus is a pediatric health care provider offering occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with applied

Final List of Properties Announced for 2026 Downtown Lofts Tour
(Joplin, Mo) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Downtown Lofts

SBA Offers Relief to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster

Embassy Offering Two Specials for Team Merch This April
Looking to make sure your team represents you organization? Embassy 4 LLC is ready to help local businesses keep their teams

Crowder College to Host History Symposium on May 7 Featuring Bluegrass Music from Spillwater Drive
(Neosho, MO) – To wrap up this academic year’s series of History Symposiums, Crowder College invites the community to join

First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri May 5
(Joplin, Mo) – First Presbyterian Church will host a ‘First Tuesday Lunch’ on Tuesday, May 5 for the Community
