
October 2024 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Harmony Montessori

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

Leadership Joplin Class of 2024 to Celebrate Completion of Class Service Project on November 8
(Joplin, MO) – The Leadership Joplin Class of 2024 is excited to announce that their class service project, a yard game

Crowder College's 'Crowder Quill' Opens Free Literary-Art Contest
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder Quill art and literary magazine of Crowder College is now accepting entries for its annual contest

Freeman Health System and City of Joplin Announce 2024 Christmas Parade Theme
(Joplin, MO) – Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System’s stated goals are to provide top-notch medical

George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Native American Storyteller on November 9
(Diamond, MO) – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host

BBB Business Tip: How to Make Managing Your Small Business Finances Feel Less Taxing
Ask any small business owner their recipe for success and they’ll likely tell you it requires a combination of passion

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Missouri Small Businesses
(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in 16 Missouri counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Names Kara Corches as President and CEO
Kara Corches has been named President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the state’s largest

Annual Holiday Tree Trail at Mercy Park Set for December 4–31
If you like Christmas Trees, be sure to visit Mercy Park and the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Holiday

Connect2Culture Presents Acoustic Eidolon on November 2
Join Connect2Culture (C2C) for an incredible performance featuring Acoustic Eidolon, a talented duo on cello and double-neck

Crowder College Announces Dual Credit Scholarship Awardees
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious Bridge to College Scholarship for

Mercy Hospital Carthage Welcomes Belinda Farmer as New Administrator
(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Hospital Carthage is happy to announce the arrival of Belinda Farmer, who has joined Mercy as administrator

BBB Business Tip: Pick the Right Insurance Policy for Your New Small Business
Business insurance protects your small business, both financially and legally. However, if you are starting out, navigating

Connect2Culture Presents Some Enchanting Evening Featuring Benny Benack III, Stella Cole, and Jabu Graybeal on October 27
Join Connect2Culture (C2C) and trumpeter and crooner Benny Benack III, singer Stella Katherine Cole, and tap-dancing star

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Kansas Small Businesses
(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in five Kansas counties and neighboring counties in Missouri and Oklahoma are

Children's Center of Southwest Missouri Announces Betsy Mense as Executive Director
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Directors for the Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri are happy to announce the hiring of

Arc of the Ozarks Invites You to Their Christmas Extravaganza on December 6, 2024
The Arc of the Ozarks formally invites you to their 30th Annual Christmas Extravaganza event on Friday, December 6, 2024

Creative Learning Alliance to Host Day of Exploration and Imagination: STEAM Day Celebration on November 9
(Joplin, MO) – Get ready to unleash your creativity and curiosity at the Creative Learning Alliance’s STEAM Day Celebration

Phelan Dermatology: Winter is the Perfect Time for Skin Rejuvenation
As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, winter presents an ideal opportunity to focus on revitalizing your skin
