
Missouri Southern State University Design Students Featured in Joint China-USA Exhibition
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) partnered with Zhejiang International Studies University (ZISU) in a joint Sino-American

KOAM-TV Expands Weather Team and Announces New Role for Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady
(Joplin, MO) – KOAM-TV is expanding its weather team and introducing a new, future-focused role for Chief Meteorologist

Lafayette House Receives $3,000 Grant from Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust for Critical HVAC Maintenance
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust to address a critical

Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri Announces Expanded Missouri Tax Credit That Boosts Giving Power for Donors Supporting Local Children
(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri is excited to announce major updates to the Missouri Champion

Ambassador Spotlight: Nicki Lopez, Grooms Office Environments
Meet Nicki Lopez, Workplace Strategist for Grooms Office Environments! Although she’s only been a Chamber 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

October 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Jasper Products LLC

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

Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital Staff Has Treated 700+ Patients Since Opening on September 4
(Fort Scott, KS) – Since Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital first opened to the public on September 4, Freeman

Counseling Associates of the Four States to Host Food Drive from November 1 to December 24
Counseling Associates of the Four States invites the community to join them in giving back as they proudly host a Food Drive

La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center to Host 4th Annual Christmas on the Ridge on December 6
La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center invites the community to join them on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 am to

Missouri Southern State University's Assistant Library Director, Amber Carr, Named MLA's 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian
The Missouri Library Association (MLA) has named Amber Carr, assistant library director and marketing/outreach librarian

Downtown Joplin Alliance and Post Art Library to Host Public Meeting for Prospective Historic District on November 18
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Post Art Library (PAL) welcome the community to join them along with consultants

Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline for Liberty CCN Request for Gas Generating Facility in Joplin
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of November 12, 2025

Joplin High School Art Students Create Halloween Costumes for NICU Babies at Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – A Tootsie Roll candy. A construction worker. A bag of popcorn. French fries. These were just a few of the

Connect2Culture Presents ‘Mutts Gone Nuts' on November 8; Hosting Pet Supply Drive to Benefit Joplin Humane Society
Join Connect2Culture on Saturday, November 8 for a fun-filled, family-friendly comedy event featuring some funny furry

City of Joplin Celebrates Ground Breaking to Kick Off Ewert Park Renovations
City of Joplin officials and community members joined Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce members on October 28, 2025, to celebrate

Freeman Health System Names Dr. Lee Harwell as New Chief Medical Officer
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Fry announced on October 28, 2025, a key

Community Preparedness Regarding Potential Food Benefit Disruptions: An Update from One Joplin, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, and United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas
Due to the federal government shutdown, the Missouri Department of Social Services has communicated that it will not receive

Souls Harbor Partners with Freedom of Road Riders SWMO Local 11 for Food Drive & Toy Run on November 1
Soul’s Harbor and Freedom of Road Riders SWMO Local 11 invite the community to join them on Saturday, November 1
