
Ambassador Spotlight: Brett LaForest, Guaranty Bank
Meet Brett LaForest, he has been an active part of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for over two years, serving as both

Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host Pitch Palooza 2025 on April 17
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited

Social Climber Pro to Host Free Workshop on Social Media Growth and Engagement on April 23
Unlock your brand’s potential at Social Con Live, a one-day, high-energy workshop hosted by Social Climber Pro Agency

Register Now for Arc of the Ozarks Charity Golf Tournament on May 5, 2025
Join Arc of the Ozarks for their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Rivercut Golf Course on May 5, 2025! This exciting

Missouri Southern State University's Dr. Megan Bever Receives Governor's Award for Excellence in Education
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Megan Bever, associate professor of history and

Economic Security Corporation to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of CARS Program on May 1
Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area (ESC) is proud to announce the one-year anniversary of their Community

City of Joplin Announces Closure to West 20th Street for Traffic Improvement Project Starting April 7
Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, 20th Street will be closed between Iron Gates Road and Country Club Drive as the first construction

Freeman Health System Welcomes New President and CEO in Symbolic Transition of Leadership
(Joplin, MO) – A symbolic transition of leadership took place on April 1, 2025, between Freeman Health System’s outgoing

Leggett & Platt Signs Agreement to Sell its Aerospace Products Group
(Carthage, MO) – Leggett & Platt has signed an agreement to sell its Aerospace Products Group to affiliated funds managed

Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases May 2025 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will host a Preschool Connections

Crowder College Foundation Presents 'Suspects & Sleuths: Murder at the Masquerade' Event on April 11 and 12 to Benefit Scholarship Fund
(Neosho, MO) – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, delicious food, and suspense as Suspects & Sleuths

Forvis Mazars Releases 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report
In a year of economic uncertainty, obstacles to attracting and retaining talent, and urgent societal issues, nonprofits

Children's Center of Southwest Missouri to Host Two Events in April
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri is excited to invite the community to two events during the month of April

Joplin Public Library Launches 2025 Joplin Reads Together Program
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library, in partnership with local organizations, is excited to begin its month-long campaign

Connect2Culture Announces April 2025 Performances
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will host three performances this April at their home theater, the Beshore Performance

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Annual Afternoon at the Races Fundraiser on May 3
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri invites the community to join them for a thrilling afternoon at The Sterling

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

March 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! HTeaO Nova Fancher

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

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