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

BBB Business Tip: Five Uncommon Techniques to Grow Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you know that you should be constantly growing to be successful in the long term. To do so, you

January First Friday WineShare to Be Held at Empire Market
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the January First Friday WineShare on January 5, from 6:00 pm to 8:00

Connect2Culture Releases Annual Year In Review Including 2023’s Most Memorable Arts and Cultural Moments
(Joplin, Missouri) – Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, compiled and released 2023’s most memorable

Phelan Dermatology: Skin Tips in Harsh Missouri Weather
Winter weather can be harsh on the skin, often leading to dryness, irritation, and other issues. Here are some tips from

CFI Delivers for Wreaths Across America
JOPLIN, MISSOURI – December 16, 2023 – Truckload carrier CFI has joined with other trucking companies to support Wreaths

Specialty Risk Insurance to Relocate Carthage Headquarters for Expansion, Added Jobs
(Carthage, MO) – Specialty Risk Insurance, a family-owned agribusiness and commercial insurance agency, has announced it

Crowder College's Safety Training Opportunities for January, February, and March 2024
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today

Give the Gift of Life During the Miracle of Giving Blood Drive this Holiday Season
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients

Richard Pearson Sworn in as Joplin’s Police Chief
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin officials, Joplin police staff, City employees, and community members welcomed Rich Pearson

FORVIS to Host Free Webinar on Succession Planning for the Health and Sustainability of Nonprofits on January 25
An organization without an effective leadership development and succession planning strategy, particularly in its finance

City of Joplin Celebrates Completion of West 32nd Street Widening Project
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin officials, Joplin Public Works staff, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, and the

Neosho Students Bring Toys to Pediatric Patients at Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – Dozens of pillowcases stuffed with toys “created from love and sealed with a hug” were dropped off at Freeman

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Feeds Hundreds of Families through Pop-Up Produce Program
(Joplin, MO) – Families benefited from over 12,700 pounds of food distributed on Thursday, December 7. The drive-through

BBB Business Tip: Your Guide to Giving End-of-Year Tips to Service Professionals
The end of the year is a time to show appreciation for those who provide necessary services and little luxuries in your

Crowder College to Add Distance Track and Field to Athletics Department
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Board of Trustees approved the addition of Men’s and Women’s Distance

CFI Associates Raise Over $21,000 to Support Local Charities in the 30th Annual Truckloads of Treasures Holiday Giving Campaign
(Joplin, MO) – For the 30th consecutive year, associates of CFI, a North American leader in the transportation and logistics

Freeman Neosho Group Celebrates Brand New Neosho Office Expansion
(Neosho, MO) – A brand new 4,266-square-foot addition to Freeman Health System’s Neosho Physician Group building

Swearing In Ceremony for Police Chief Richard Pearson Set for December 18
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin’s new Police Chief Richard Pearson will start his service with the Joplin Police Department

Retirement Reception to Honor Ronald McDonald House's Annette Thurston on December 20
(Joplin, MO) – On Wednesday, December 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, members of the surrounding area chambers are invited to
