
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

City of Joplin's Recycling Center to Hold Document Shred Event for April 4
Many people may have personal papers that are no longer needed and are cluttering their houses, but fear of identity theft

Crowder College's Leyli Ogle Named a 2026 New Century Transfer and All-USA Academic Team Scholar
(Jackson, MS) – Leyli Ogle, a student at Crowder College, has been named a 2026 New Century Transfer and All-USA Academic

Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27

Joplin High School to Host Sensory-Friendly Dance for Students with Autism on March 7
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools’ National Honor Society (NHS) students and Peer Buddies at Joplin High School (JHS)

Sparklight Launches Mobile Service with Limited-Time Offer of One Free Unlimited Line for 12 Months
(Phoenix, AZ) – As reliable mobile connectivity becomes increasingly essential for education, work, healthcare access, and

Franklin Technology Center to Host Career & College Fair on March 5
(Joplin, MO) – Franklin Technology Center is proud to announce its Annual Career & College Fair, scheduled for Thursday

Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Opening of July 2026 IDEA Fund Cycle; Applications Due May 5
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is excited to announce the opening of the next IDEA Fund cycle. The IDEA Fund

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.'s First-Ever Patient Speaks About How Freeman Health System Staff Saved His Life
(Fort Scott, KS) – Feeling fatigued while fighting an infection, 77-year-old Wayne Russell drove himself to Freeman Health

City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Drainage and Pedestrian Improvements in I-44 Area
The City of Joplin will join the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in an Open House Public Meeting from 4:30

Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Grand Opening of the Public Safety and Forensics Institute
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Public Safety and Forensics

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Offers Free Adventure Pass to Spring Blood Donors
(Joplin, MO) — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients

Ambassador Spotlight: Alexis Hudson, Adecco Employment Services
Meet Alexis Hudson, a Branch Manager for Adecco Employment Services! She’s a been Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador

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

February 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Joplin History &

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 Fine Arts to Host Neosho High School Senior Capstone Exhibit Beginning March 2
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Fine Arts Division is pleased to host Metamorphosis, the capstone art exhibition

Joplin Schools Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Schools Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Joplin Schools

Joplin Empire Market to Hold 2026 Vendor Meetings on March 12 and 14
(Joplin, MO) – The 2026 Joplin Empire Market Vendor Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 pm and Saturday

Joplin Schools Names New Principal for McKinley Elementary School
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Shelby Frakes as head principal at McKinley Elementary
