
City of Joplin to Host Ribbon Cutting on October 23 to Celebrate the Reopening of West 20th Street After Widening Project
The City of Joplin is excited to announce the reopening of West 20th Street following a major Public Works project that

Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline for Liberty Fuel Adjustment Clause Request
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of October 16, 2026

Crowder College's Longwell Museum to Host the Midwest Clay Artists Exhibition
Neosho, MO – The Crowder College Longwell Museum will soon be hosting the Midwest Clay Artists Exhibit for the majority

Connect2Culture Presents Collective: Our Stories of Cancer on October 18
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will present a powerful and moving dance performance about cancer experiences on Sunday

Lumos Acquires ALLO Fiber Network in Joplin
(High Point, NC) – Lumos, an industry-leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider and network infrastructure developer, announced

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Opens $120,000 Everyone Outdoors Program
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Everyone Outdoors Grant Program for projects across

Sparklight Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Joplin’s North Heights Porchfest
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight, Joplin’s hometown internet and mobile service provider, will return as Presenting Sponsor of

Network Doctor to Host Free Online Seminar 'Demystifying AI and Spotting Automation Opportunities in Your Workflows' on October 15
Are you ready to move past the AI hype and start building real tools for your business? In a free webinar on Thursday, October

Wildwood Senior Living to Host Halloween Festival on October 30
Wildwood Senior Living is excited to invite the community to join them for an afternoon of seasonal fun during their Halloween

Rapha International to Host The Art of Healing Event on October 10
Rapha International invites you to an afternoon of hands-on learning on Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 pm! Join their team

Ambassador Spotlight: Linda Teeter, Urban Art Gallery
Meet Linda Teeter, Owner of Urban Art Gallery! She’s been a dedicated part of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for ten

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

September 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Watered Gardens Ministries

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

Crowder College Social Sciences to Host the Raise Your Voice Event on October 8
Neosho, MO – For this month’s History Symposium, Crowder College Social Sciences will feature the annual event Raise Your

City of Joplin Submits Formal Recommendation for Flight Hub Change
The City of Joplin and SkyWest Airlines have officially submitted their separate requests to the U.S. Department of Transportation

Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowls Event on November 12
Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 14th annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 12, 2026! Reminiscent of the

Freeman Health System's Annual Nursing Gala Raises Record $155,000 for Nursing Education
(Quapaw, OK) – It was a record-shattering night — for the second year in a row — as the 11th Annual Freeman Nursing Gala

Missouri Southern State University Selects 2026 Willcoxon Scholars
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has selected five students as its 2026 Willcoxon Scholars, giving them the opportunity

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host 2026 Club Conmingo Gala: Casino Royale on October 10
The stakes are high, but the impact is even greater at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri’s 2026 Club
