
Ambassador Spotlight: Jennifer Reeves, Mid-Missouri Bank
Meet Jennifer Reeves, Commercial Lending with Mid-Missouri Bank! She’s been a dedicated part of the Joplin Area Chamber

Missouri Southern State University to Host Lion Pride Alumni Coffee on August 15
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) invites their alumni to reconnect with fellow Lions and area community leaders

The Communities of Wildwood Ranch to Host Seminar on Caregiver Stress and How to Help on August 14
Loving and caring for someone who is living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can bring unusual pressures, stresses

Joplin Public Library Accepting Applications for 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire
Joplin, MO – The Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library are accepting applications for the 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire

"GO WILD. GIVE BLOOD.” RETURNS WITH A ROAR: COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF THE OZARKS AND DICKERSON PARK ZOO TEAM UP TO SAVE LIVES
Joplin, Missouri – July 31, 2025 – Stick out your paw to help save lives. Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest

July 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! 360 Auto Service

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

A Great Big ‘Thank You!’
Joplin, MO. – Ozark Center Turnaround Ranch hosted members of the Freeman Health System Auxiliary as a way to express appreciation

Ewert Park reaches a 100-year milestone as Park Days begin
While Joplin Emancipation Park Days officially begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, the public is encouraged to

Crowder Board of Trustees appoint Schutten
Neosho, MO – Crowder College Board of Trustees voted to name Ken Schutten, Board of Trustee member for McDonald County after

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Joplin’s Health Services
The City of Joplin is taking a close look at how our Health Department serves the community—and we want to hear from you

Joplin Aquatic Centers will close in early August due to back-to-school activities
With back-to-school season approaching, Joplin Parks and Recreation has announced the end of the 2025 season schedule for

Mercy Encourages Greater Awareness as Auto-Pedestrian Incidents Rise
JOPLIN, Mo. (July 29, 2025) – Mercy Hospital Joplin is hoping to draw attention to a troubling and significant increase

Blizzard Blitz
Joplin, MO. – After being shown a dizzying array of flavorful toppings for his customized Dairy Queen Blizzard®, a smiling

Celebrate the Spirit of Giving at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Christmas in July Blood Drive on July 31
Joplin, Missouri – July 29, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood, platelets

A Moment to Remember
Joplin, MO. – Tears flowed – from parents in the audience to Freeman Learning Center Director Josh Sharp as he spoke from

Steve’s Frame & Body Invests in New Technology to Meet Evolving Industry Demands
Todd Chenault and the team at Steve’s Frame & Body, a collision repair center in Joplin, have made major investments

Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Hyperautomation on August 14
Organizations across industries are facing mounting pressure to do more with less, whether it’s addressing staffing shortages

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for August 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events
