• Advertise
  • Submit Updates
  • About the Chamber
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
joplin-business-outlook-logo
  • Home
  • Industries
    • A-H
      • Accounting
      • Architects & Engineers
      • Banking & Finance
      • Career Building
      • Construction
      • Economic Development
      • Education
      • Energy & Environment
      • Entertainment
      • Government
      • Health Care
    • I-Z
      • Information Technology & Innovation
      • Insurance & Benefits
      • Law
      • Manufacturing
      • Marketing & Communications
      • Nonprofit
      • Real Estate
      • Regional
      • Restaurant
      • Retail
      • Small Business/Startups
      • Tourism & Hospitality
      • Transportation
      • Workforce
  • Latest Updates
  • Events
News Ticker
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] The Justice Department Is Pulling Back on Prosecuting Corporate Crime US Business
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant US Business
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks US Business
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations US Business
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters US Business
Homehealth care

health care

Education

Kansas City University’s Simulated Patient Program Earns ASPE Accreditation

May 14, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU) has earned full accreditation in human simulation from the Association of SP Educators (ASPE), marking a significant milestone for SIMPACT, the University’s simulation department, and recognizing excellence in simulated patient–based medical education. […]

Education

Kansas City University Celebrates 476 Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated its 2026 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, honoring 476 graduates as they take the next step in their professional journeys in health care. The […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System Appoints Renee Denton as Market President

May 11, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced today the appointment of Renee Denton as Market President for the Missouri/Kansas market, effective May 18. Denton brings more than 38 years of combined clinical and operational hospital […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Nearly 3,400 Fort Scott and Bourbon County residents have utilized Freeman Health System’s Freeman Fort Scott Hospital Inc.’s Emergency Department since it first opened for business last September. The need for the […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System Welcomes Michael Herr as Vice President Market Chief Operating Officer

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo.) — Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Herr as Vice President, Market Chief Operating Officer for the MO/KS market. Herr is an experienced Chief Operating Officer with a […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System’s Women’s Pavilion Earns Full ACR Mammography Accreditation

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is proud to announce that Freeman Women’s Pavilion has been awarded full mammography accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for a three-year period, marking a significant milestone for the […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System Recognizes Nurses During Special Signing Day Ceremony

May 4, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo) – Smiling, sharing hugs, and waving to a max-capacity audience, a graduating class of 53 graduate nurses (GNs) and graduate practical nurses (GPNs) were honored during a unique Freeman Health System ceremony held […]

Health Care

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Offers Give & Go Fun Pass to Blood Donors in May and June

April 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo.) — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, is partnering with four area attractions to […]

Health Care

Pediatrics Plus to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 7

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Pediatrics Plus is a pediatric health care provider offering occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with applied behavior analysis. Through their unique, play-based and evidence-driven model, they bring care, therapy, and learning together to help […]

Education

Kansas City University Students Showcase Research at 34th Annual Research Symposium

April 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The 34th Annual Research Symposium at Kansas City University (KCU) brought together students, faculty, residents, alumni and research partners across the Kansas City and Joplin campuses for three days of scholarly exchange, collaboration and discovery. […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 … 77 »

U.S. Business News

  • The Justice Department Is Pulling Back on Prosecuting Corporate Crime
    July 18, 2026 Comments Off on The Justice Department Is Pulling Back on Prosecuting Corporate Crime
  • Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant
    July 18, 2026 Comments Off on Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant
  • Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks
    July 18, 2026 Comments Off on Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks
  • Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations
    July 18, 2026 Comments Off on Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations
  • U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters
    July 18, 2026 Comments Off on U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters

Stock Ticker

  • Loading stock data...

Follow on Facebook

  • The Justice Department Is Pulling Back on Prosecuting Corporate Crime
  • Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant
  • Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks
  • Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations
  • U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters
  • Taylor Farms Is Recalling Its Mexican-Grown Iceberg Lettuce From U.S.
  • SpaceX and Pentagon Discuss Data-Center Deal
  • Wildcat Glades Nature Group to Host Annual Shoal Creek Water Festival on July 25, 2026
  • Lettuce Crisis Deals Blow to Taco Bell’s Fast-Food Stardom
  • Soroptimist International of Joplin to Host Annual Camp Soroptimist July 20–24, 2026
Accounting arts Banking & Finance Chamber Updates community construction COVID-19 culture education entertainment events government health care information technology & innovation law marketing & communications nonprofit restaurant retail SBDC Updates small business/startups tourism & hospitality transportation US Business Workforce
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
  • Lisa Crouch: Congratulations on your Promotion!
  • Kerri Greenup: Congratulations all. Well done.
About Us
  • About Us

    Joplin Business Outlook, launched by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, is an online business journal for the Joplin business community.   Curated by the Chamber staff, the Joplin Business Outlook is a compilation of news [...]
Privacy Policy
Outlook Newsletter Archive

Click here to view past issues.

Recent Posts
  • The Justice Department Is Pulling Back on Prosecuting Corporate Crime
  • Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant
  • Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks
  • Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations
  • U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters
Recent Comments
  • Dorothy on KOAM-TV Expands Weather Team and Announces New Role for Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady
  • Lisa Crouch on Richard Winesburg Named President of Joplin Market
  • Kerri Greenup on OWN, Inc. Announces Three Key Leadership Promotions
  • Lee Radcliff-Timmsen on Lauren Ferguson Named Director of Member Success at Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Gina Langston on Lauren Ferguson Named Director of Member Success at Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
Categories
  • Accounting
  • Architects & Engineers
  • Banking & Finance
  • Career Building
  • Chamber Updates
  • Community
  • Construction
  • COVID-19
  • Data
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Energy & Environment
  • Entertainment
  • Events
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology & Innovation
  • Insurance & Benefits
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Communications
  • MOKAN Partnership Updates
  • Nonprofit
  • Real Estate
  • Regional
  • Restaurant
  • Retail
  • SBDC Updates
  • Small Business/Startups
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Transportation
  • Uncategorised
  • Uncategorized
  • US Business
  • Utilities
  • Workforce

Copyright © 2023 Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce | Web Development by Storm Cloud Marketing