April 2019 Business Outlook

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PAGE 3

VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 1 PAGE 4

DRESS TO IMPRESS HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 5

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES PAGE 7

CHAMBER JOBS BOARD PAGE 19

…more announcements and opportunities inside!

5 LEVEL SPONSORS S T A R

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jerrod Hogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Kelli Perigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Elect of the Board Brandon Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past Chairman of the Board Jeremy Drinkwitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Brent Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Vice Chairman Membership/ Community Development Services Betsy Kissel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Vice Chairman Economic/ Workforce Development Services

DIRECTORS Gina Atteberry Todd Chenault Vickie Dudley Donovan Edwards Chad Greer Rick Grise

Jacqueline Hackett Mark Johnson Julie Larson Dr. Alan Marble Katrina Richards Dustin Storm

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS John Bartosh Mike Gray Dr. Brad Hodson Jennifer Little Dr. Melinda Moss

Daniel Pekarek Sergio Rizo Bill Reiboldt Gary Shaw Melissa Smith

CHAMBER STAFF EXECUTIVE Toby Teeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Tonya Sprenkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Financial Officer/Vice President Lisa Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant

FINANCE & MARKETING Samantha Doubledee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Erin Slifka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing & Public Information Manager

MEMBER SERVICES Stephanie McGrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Manager Reggie Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Sales Strategist

ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

PARTNERSHIP PLATINUM LEVEL

City of Joplin Crossland Construction Company Downstream Casino Resort Liberty Utilities – Empire KOAM-TV/FOX 14 - KFJX SNC Squared Stronghold Data LLC

CHAIRMAN LEVEL Commerce Bank EaglePicher Technologies, LLC Freeman Health System General Mills H.E. Williams, Inc. Joplin Floor Designs Joplin Globe Publishing Company Joplin Supply Company KODE-TV/KSNF-TV Lamar Outdoor Advertising Lancaster Signs Mercy Hospital Joplin Missouri Southern State University Results Radio, AMI Radio Group Southwest Missouri Bank US Bank, N.A.

PRESIDENT LEVEL Arvest Bank BKD CPAs & Advisors Community Bank & Trust (CBT) Lakeland Office Systems, Inc. Roper Honda Show Me The Ozarks Magazine Weed Whackers, Inc.

Kevin Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Business Attraction & Retention Loni Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Small Business Incubation

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Lea Schroer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Debra Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Services Assistant Gary Shipman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

FIND US AT:

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 E. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801 (P) 417.624.4150 (F) 417.624.4303

www.joplincc.com /joplinchamber /joplinchamber

DIRECTOR LEVEL Cable ONE Business Choice Marketing Connell Insurance, Inc. Joplin ProPrint Motive Matters Storm Cloud Marketing

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE For the last three months I’ve been meeting one-on-one with small business owners, advanced manufacturing managers, education administrators, civic groups, and non-profit directors, mostly to simply listen. I’ve been asking, “What are your organization’s highest aspirations, and what is the business community’s role in helping you achieve your goals?”

In fact, I’ve had over 150 of these meetings since my December 10th start date. These conversations have been enlightening and incredibly productive.

My quest for feedback also included an online survey sent to members of our Young Professionals Network. I asked them to describe where they think Joplin is today, what opportunities they are seeing, what barriers stand in our way, what does “success” look like for Joplin, and what they think is the Chamber’s role. Their feedback was positive and consistent.

Young professionals clearly believe Joplin is “on the cusp” of great things.

Toby Teeter Finally, we recently completed our 2019 JACC Board Retreat in Rogers, Arkansas. Our President retreat focused on the Chamber’s vision for Joplin, defining and measuring success, identifying Joplin Area Chamber opportunities and barriers, and reassessing the Chamber’s role. of Commerce Collectively, these conversations will reshape our Chamber. We will soon roll out new initiatives and programs that will grow local businesses, attract talent and new businesses, improve our quality of life, and build the Joplin brand. These are the priorities the business community identified. Your Chamber is ready to move forward, with our resources aligned with our mission, to better service our membership and our community.

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STATE OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY: A REPORT FROM YOUR CHAMBER METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA Employment Rates (Non-Seasonally Adjusted)

FEBRUARY 2019 AREA

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

JOPLIN, MO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

84,856

82,202

2,654

JOPLIN-MIAMI COMBINED STATISTICAL AREA

99,091

95,905

3,187

JANUARY 2019 RATE

LABOR FORCE

FEBRUARY 2018

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

3.1% 84,580

81,858

2,722

3.2% 98,711

95,440

3,271

RATE

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

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3.2% 84,298

81,530

2,768

3.3%

3.3% 98,798

95,446

3,352

3.4%

MSA is comprised of Jasper and Newton Counties. Information is drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ottawa County, OK (Miami) was added to the two-county Joplin Metropolitan Statistical Area after the last census due to commuting patterns.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK APRIL 2019

Provides spaces that n separate inmates from the public

Improves security n of the County Courthouses in Joplin and Carthage

A YES Vote for Proposition 1 will extend Jasper County Sales Tax TUESDAY, APRIL 2 n Expands the jail to allow for 77 more beds to reduce overcrowding

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n Construction of a new court building in Joplin

n Expands existing mental health services to Jasper County inmates

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by ALEX GANDY, Director of Career Services at Missouri Southern State University

This event continues to remind me of how engaging and philanthropic the Joplin community can be. This year 393 Missouri Southern State University students benefited from community members contributing their time, opinions, clothes, shoes, accessories, and everything in between. I saw students smile and blush as community volunteers complimented their professional outfits and “new looks.” These reactions, these boosts of confidence, are directly related to the amazing partnership between Missouri Southern State University and the Young Professional Network, a program of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to each of you and our Leadership Joplin Class of 2019: Whether you sorted clothes, sized countless pairs of pants, organized accessories, polished and shined shoes, or shopped with a student, each of you are appreciated for your time and efforts. Thank you for helping better prepare and equip MSSU students for their careers.

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YPN/MSSU Dress To Impress

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2019 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class in Session!

HEALTHCARE SESSION The TLT class enjoyed the tours of the Health Science Building at Missouri Southern State University. Freeman Health System included a tour, safety session and a presentation from the NICU. They traveled to Mercy Hospital Joplin where they learned how to administer CPR and practiced suturing on chicken cutlets.

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The Presenting Sponsor of the TLT Program is…

Small Business of the Year Nominations 1 to 10 Category Automated Technology Company LLC Club 1201 Coleman Vision Farmers Insurance - Andy Queen Agency Fred & Red’s JoMo Moving Joplin Venetian Blind Midwestern Interactive

Ralph King Body and Frame Simple Simon’s Pizza Steve Robbins Construction Team Dental of Joplin The Lettershop Tropical Tan Westside Collision Tire & Auto Wireless Connections

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11 to 50 Category Associates of Dental Arts Joplin Metro Credit Union Atlas Safe Rooms Baker Davis Roderique CPAs

Brunner Fabrication Carlson Chiropractic Center Mid-Land Enterprises Ramsey Media Works, LLC

Non-Profit The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Connect2Culture Active Lifestyle Events, Inc.

Community Support Services Joplin Humane Society

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Leadership Joplin and Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Collaboration Session The Leadership Joplin Class of 2019 and Tomorrow’s Leaders Today met for their collaboration session. They were given the task of developing a product prototype for a disabled person. They were given recyclable materials and were tasked with being inventive. Along with the prototype, they were also required to create a business plan and present it to a panel of “Shark Tank” judges.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

SESSION SPONSOR

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Leadership Development

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PROGRAM SPONSOR…

Leadership Joplin Class of 2019 enjoyed the Leadership Development session. They met at the amazing Christ In Youth facility and experienced leadership presentations from Chance Potts and Rachel Grindle, a mock board meeting, the Siblings Improv and questions and answers with CEOs Gary Duncan and Brad Beecher.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK PRESENTED BY… APRIL 2019

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon provided by COUNTRYSIDE IN THE CITY

Visiting Angels Michelle Kuehn, Director 2929 South Grand Avenue, Carthage 10 Year Anniversary

Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission James Whitford, Executive Director 513 South Grand Avenue Worth Shop Grand Opening

Cellular Sales Ron Hanner, Account Manager 3405 South Range Line Road Grand Opening & New Chamber Membership

Jasper County Juvenile Justice Center Darieus Adams, Jasper County Elected Official 530 South Pearl Avenue Grand Opening

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To schedule a ribbon cutting or inquire about becoming an Ambassador, please call or email Stephanie, 417.624.4150 or stephanie@joplincc.com.

Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity Scott Clayton, Executive Director 1604 and 1606 South Jefferson Avenue New Home Dedications

Officials break ground on Joplin Bungalows project for veterans and seniors

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Community and housing officials kicked up their heels a bit as they broke ground on a project that will provide homes for Joplin’s veterans and seniors. Located at 26th Street and McCoy Avenue, The Joplin Bungalows will add 20 new, affordable homes as part of Joplin’s tornado zone revitalization by creating homes for vulnerable veterans and seniors.

City of Joplin officials and Joplin Bungalows, LLC joined representatives from the Economic Security Corporation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Joplin Redevelopment Corporation, Vecino Group, Southwest Missouri Bank, and The Homeless Coalition for this significant milestone.

The Joplin Bungalows project was introduced to fill the void of affordable, permanent senior housing within the Joplin area and address the Mayor’s Challenge to Address Veteran Homelessness. To learn more about the Challenge: https://www.usich. gov/solutions/collaborative-leadership/mayors-challenge/.

The 20 bungalows will consist of 9 studio and 1-bedroom homes for homeless veterans and 11 studio and 1-bedroom homes for seniors. The project is expected to be completed by January 2020.

Funding for this project is through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program (CDBG-DR) offered to the City of Joplin from U.S. Housing and Urban Development following the May 2011 disaster. This program encourages public/private partnerships to provide affordable and quality housing.

The Joplin Bungalows and Vecino Group applied for the CDBG-DR grant based on needs and recommendations identified through the 2011 Joplin’s Citizen Advisory Recovery Team (CART) Housing Committee’s work. In addition, The Homeless Coalition’s 2015 Point in Time homeless census count located 52 homeless veterans in Jasper and Newton Counties. Everyone involved in this work recognizes that it is not acceptable to have men and women who have fought for democracy and freedom in other countries return to their home country and not have a place to call home.

The Joplin Bungalows is the only U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Housing Development Program funded in the area of Housing in Region VII. Region VII consists of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

For more information about this project, contact Economic Security Corporation at 417.627.2013.

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Connect2Culture presents “Grant Landis” on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm) at Joplin Memorial Hall, 212 West 8th Street. Young, American pop singer/songwriter Grant Landis got his start singing at church in his hometown of Joplin. After discovering a passion for music and performing, Grant began posting acoustic cover videos on the social sharing site Vine. After building a huge and active following, Grant continued to build his following with YouTube, Instagram, and more. Based on a solid social fan base, Grant joined the popular DigiTour, which brings social media stars to the stage, and toured across the country.

After a successful DigiTour, Grant launched his own headline tour playing to sold out shows across North America. Lifetime Television invited him to appear on the first season of The Pop Game – to compete alongside other up and coming artists while being mentored by mega producer, songwriter, and performer Timbaland. Consequently, Grant was signed to a singles deal with Mosely Music Group, Timbaland’s label. The single “Another Life” (2018) is the first release from that collaboration. Grant continues to write and perform. With a 2018 move to Nashville, Tennessee, Grant is poised to write the next chapter in his career. Tickets can be purchased at connect2culture.org or 800.514.3849 (etix is the exclusive ticketing provider). This concert will mark the final performance of Connect2Culture’s 2018-2019 Curtains Up Series.

Club 1201, 1201 East 32nd Street, is offering all JACC Members a 20% discount on their lunch Monday through Friday; offer is good to May 1, 2019. Club 1201 is open for lunch Monday thru Friday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with delivery available. Don’t forget, they have three beautiful suites available for meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday or anniversary parties, corporate events, etc., and they also provide off-site catering.

This year Joplin Supply Company is celebrating being in business for 120 years! If you’re in the area, don’t forget to stop by their renovated showroom at 302 South Michigan and keep an eye out for events celebrating and honoring our great city throughout the year!

Midwest Regional Ballet proudly presents “Cats” on April 1114 at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a largerthan-life junkyard playground and is alive with favorite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks.

“Cats” received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The ground-breaking production with music

by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983, the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, and ran for 18 years. For ticket information, go to www.memorialauditorium.org or call 620.231.7827.

Check out the April specials at Premier Aesthetics and Luxury Spa: Time to get rid of those frown lines – 20 units of botox for $200; and sunless tan package of four for $99. Premier Aesthetics is located at 1603 K 66 in Galena; website is www.premierluxuryspa.com.

“May the Forest Be With You! Joining Forces to Save Our Planet” is an Earth & Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 27 at Landreth Park in Joplin from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sponsored by Wildcat Glades 12 Friends Group, Liberty Utilities, Joplin Parks & Recreation,

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PRESENTED BY…

Missouri Conservation Department, Missouri Master Naturalists, and the Missouri Stream Team, there will be lots of activities including a 5k at 9:00 am and the Mayor’s Arbor Day Proclamation at 11:00 am. Other activities include tree mulching demos, a tree and native plant sale, tree identification hike, volunteer streamside litter cleanup, and the 10th anniversary of the Liberty Utilities Arboretum. There will also be food trucks and live music – come join and celebrate our planet! For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/wildcatglades.

SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin is pleased to introduce their new Marketing Representative, Stephanie Herring. Stephanie moves over to the marketing department after spending six months as a job file coordinator in the Carthage office. Stephanie will continue to build on strong relationships with insurance professionals in the four state area. In her free time Stephanie enjoys monster truck rallies and feral hog hunting and quiet nights by the garbage burn barrel with a bottle of Boone’s Farm. Of course they are kidding! They just wanted to see if anyone really reads these announcements. If this made you chuckle, send Stephanie a welcome email at sherring@servprocarthage-joplin.com.

The City of Joplin reopened the tree limb and brush drop-off site on Saturday, March 16 for the 2019 season. This program is open the third Saturday of the month from March through October from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, unless there is a weather event that warrants another date being set. The drop-off site is located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, six-tenths of a mile north of Belle Center Road on the west side of Schifferdecker. This free drop-off service is for Joplin residents only and has no load limits. Leaves, grass clippings, trash, etc. will not be accepted. Commercial contractors are not allowed to drop off tree limbs. Joplin residents should also note that the City’s residential trash service through Republic Services allows yard waste removal on their regular trash pick-up day. Limbs must be cut to a maximum of four (4) feet and bundled.

Bundles shall be no heavier than 50 pounds. The diameter of each tree limb shall be no larger than four (4) inches. For more information, call the Recycling Division, 417.624.0820 ext. 501, the Public Works Center at 417.624.0820 ext. 564, or Republic Services at 800.431.1507.

Noble Earth Recovery is kicking off an E-waste fundraiser – clean out your closets, garages, and sheds and bring all your E-waste for

recycling and to donate funds to the United Way of SW Missouri and SE Kansas. The kick-off date is Saturday, April 6 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 902 East 4th Street, Suite 3; other dates will be every Tuesday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm as well as Saturdays on May 18 and June 22 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Noble Earth specializes in recycling all forms of electronic waste and scrap metal: Computers and laptops, circuit boards, monitors, computer components, cell phones, modems, docking stations, office phones and components, projectors or smart boards, power supplies, lithium ion batteries, lead acid batteries, and more. If it takes batteries or has an electric cord, they can recycle it! For more information, contract Josh Gilmore at 417.529.6760 or www.nobleearthrecovery.com.

There’s cash hidden in Neosho and it’s yours if you can find it!

Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri and their $100 weekly sponsors on a scavenger hunt through Neosho. “Like” and follow The Alliance’s Facebook page to receive clues for a chance to win a $100 cash prize weekly in the month of April. Clues will be posted to the page each Saturday in April from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For a complete list of rules and more information, visit www.theallianceofswmo.org.

Visit Joplin Nutrition at 420 North Range Line Road, Suite 1 during the month of April and receive $2 off any shake just for mentioning the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce! With their healthy shakes and energy teas, you will feel better than ever. Their lounge-type atmosphere is perfect for small meetings, studying, or simply hanging out.

Southwest Missouri Bank is pleased to announce several changes in their management team. Craig Tankersley has been named President and will work with Chairman and CEO Garry Denney in setting the direction for growth and continuing success of the bank. “Craig has many years of banking experience under his belt and is uniquely qualified to take on this important leadership role as we look to the future,” said Denney. Mark Johnson has been promoted to Executive Vice President and will continue to be responsible for the Joplin market, as well as assist in other areas of bank management. Jeannette Clem, Executive Vice President, was named as head of all bank operations. Steve Koelkebeck will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer, particularly in developing the implementation of the bank’s strategic goals. “I have great confidence in the future leadership of our bank,” said Denney.

“These individuals all have enormous talent and are well-respected, both within our bank and in our communities. My goal as CEO is to secure the future of SMB, and these people will be instrumental in helping do that. I look forward to watching them and so many others succeed.” Southwest Missouri Bank was founded in 1979 and has 11 branches in Jasper and Newton Counties.

Pro Musica’s annual jazz concert will feature The Aaron Diehl Trio at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 13 in Corley Auditorium on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. A 32-year-old classically trained pianist and composer, Aaron Diehl has made an indelible mark on the jazz world over the last 15 years. While showing a rare affinity for early jazz and mid-20th century “third-stream” music, his latest evolution comes as he begins to tackle modern classical works, having performed Gershwin’s piano sonatas and “I Got Rhythm Variations” with the NY Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, LA Philharmonic, Amarillo Symphony in the last year and performing the piano works of Philip Glass in numerous locales, both in the U.S. and abroad. Diehl has collaborated with

living masters ranging from jazz greats Wynton Marsalis and Benny Golson to 20th century classical titan Philip Glass. He has established himself as one of the preeminent interpreters of the Great American Songbook in his working trio and as musical director and arranger for the remarkable vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. A graduate of Juilliard, Diehl was named the 2011 Cole Porter Fellow by American Pianists Association, in 2014 became the youngest ever Monterey Jazz Festival Commission Artist and has released two critically acclaimed albums on the Mack Avenue Records label. He was the Music Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2014-2015 New Orleans Songbook series and in 2017 participated in Jazz in July’s “The Art of Tatum,” honoring one of his primary piano idols, Art Tatum. Tickets are $10 Adults and $5 Students. They can be purchased online at www.promusicajoplin.org, at the Pro Musica office (417.625.1822), or at the door. For his appearance in Joplin, Mr. Diehl will be joined by Quincy Davis on drums and David Wong on bass. The concert is sponsored, in part, by Kathy & Keith Stammer and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

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Steve Graddy, President of the Board for George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, announced recently that Susan Adams has been chosen as the organization’s interim director while a search is conducted for a long-term replacement for Josie Mai, who announced her resignation from the post in January. Adams, who recently retired from the nonprofit Joplin Workshops, said that although she is happy to have the job on an interim basis, she is not a candidate to take the job permanently. “I’m excited, I’m thrilled,” Adams said. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. We have a great staff and great projects, both short-term and long-term, and I’m very proud to be affiliated with Spiva. I really do want this to be relatively short-term; my husband and I retired together and we have a lot of plans, and so we hope to have the position filled soon. But the Board is absolutely committed to taking our time to find the right person.” Adams, who also sits on the Board of Connect2Culture, said that supporting that organization’s efforts to build a performing arts center downtown would be among her highest priorities as interim Spiva director, along with the search for a new director. The Spiva Center for the Arts will move into the performing arts center once it is built. “The availability of art in the community is very important to me,” Adams said.

Please submit your “Our Members Announce” items by the fifteenth of the month to info@joplincc.com.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER APRIL 2019

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY THE ROBERT W. PLASTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1512 Phone: 417.625.3128 • Fax: 417.625.9782

APRIL TRAINING EVENTS Register at: www.mssu.edu

PREDICTING CASH NEEDS The third in a series of three, participants in this training will learn to estimate future sources and uses of cash. They will also learn how to analyze those predictions to make decisions that are more informed. Participants will leave this session feeling more comfortable about decisions related to preparing for growth, realistic loan and financing requests, how much cash they can safely take out of the business, and making affordable purchases for the business.

Date: April 5 (Friday) @ 1:30-4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $69/person

MICROSOFT EXCEL LEVEL 2 This training will cover the new intermediate features of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn about advanced functions, solving formula errors, and about how to apply absolute and relative cell references. In addition, they will learn to link cells between multiple worksheets, sort and filter data, and use goal seek. Find out about creating pivot tables and charts.

Participants will learn how to apply advanced chart features and use SmartArt and objects. Each participant will receive a manual and completion certificate. Note: This is a 2-day training.

Date: April 9 & 11 (Tuesday & Thursday) @ 1:30-4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 106 n Cost: $124/person

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS: THE FIRST STEPS Before you start a business, be certain to attend this seminar. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their business idea, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, learn about marketing strategies, and identify sources of financing. Each participant will receive a Start-up Manual.

Date: April 12 (Friday) @ 1:30-4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $29/business (up to 2 attendees)

QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP: UTILIZATION, TIPS, AND TRICKS This training will be a demonstration of QuickBooks and how to best utilize the program and its features.

Date: April 17 (Wednesday) @ 1:30 -4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 107 n Cost: $79

RURAL STRONG: POWERING RURAL SMALL BUSINESS This event is designed to inform entrepreneurs, small business owners and community organizations about the federal lending programs and resources powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the USDA, and the Missouri SBDC. Date: April 17 (Wednesday) @ 3:00-4:00pm n Location: Advanced Training & Technology Center n Cost: No cost

LIVEPLAN: BUILDING A BUSINESS PLAN

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Whether you are starting a business, trying to obtain financing from lenders or investors, or expanding your company, you should consider writing a business plan. Live Plan is an online business planning software that works on any type of computer with an Internet connection. You can construct a business plan and financial statements, which can be accessed by multiple users. This workshop will introduce you to the Live Plan software and provide tips on writing a successful business plan. Each participant, who are MSSU SBDC clients, will receive 90-day access to Live Plan.

Date: April 30 (Tuesday) @ 2:00-3:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 109 n Cost: $39

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by KAREN BRADSHAW, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

APRIL 2019

How Financially Healthy is Your Business?

–BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

As a young entrepreneur, Benjamin Franklin built a prosperous printing business. During his life, he worked hard to become an avid scientist, inventor, author, and diplomat. His diligence and persistence in educating himself made him successful in all these efforts. Just as Ben Franklin educated himself on financial business issues, current business owners need to learn financial management techniques.

Your firm’s profitability depends upon your ability to utilize your financial information to make good business decisions. As your business grows, you will have to decide what your best options are to finance your expanding firm. Should you get a loan, seek investors, or invest your savings in the company?

If you really want to increase your net worth, you may want to increase your knowledge of financial management strategies. The success of your business will depend upon your familiarity of your past, present and future financial situation.

You need to monitor your company’s financial health on a continual basis.

Your firm will no doubt require some type of financial investment. You must consider whether you will need equity or debt financing. Will you utilize loans, venture capital, crowd funding, savings, retirement or other investment accounts, or a monetary injection from family and friends? Are you willing to give up partial ownership of the firm in return for an investment in your company?

Every owner and manager needs to understand his or her company’s financial health by examining financial statements (income statements and balance sheets), predicted cash flow, anticipated revenue, and expenses. This information helps you to decide if you can afford to repay a business loan, or pay investors their expected return on investment.

According to the 2018 FDIC Small Business Lending Survey, banks in the U.S. most often reference the following characteristics for small business owners: Sales revenue, financial health, ownership structure, business focus, number of employees, and owner characteristics. Banks primarily use the following underwriting criterion to evaluate small business loan applications: Loan debt – service coverage, loan-to-value ratio, owner net worth, personal guarantee, owner experience, business cash/liquidity, and owner credit score.

Each firm needs the advice of a trusted accountant, attorney, banker, and financial planner. Even though you may receive thoughtful guidance from these individuals, it is important that you and your staff personally be able to read financial statements. How can you be profitable if you do not know where your firm’s money comes from, and where it is spent?

Regular analysis and review of your current and historical income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements can be very useful to you in making intelligent management, financial and investment decisions. These documents need to be reviewed together in order to get a clear picture of your company’s financial situation, and to see whether your company is growing and will be able to continue to expand. By utilizing industry standard data from organizations like RMA Annual Statement Studies, ProfitCents or BizMine, you can compare the financial situation of your company to other firms in your industry. You will be able to see how financially stable and competitive your firm is in your industry, and how prepared your company is to obtain financing.

As Ben Franklin once said, “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” If you want to be “lucky” in business, you should learn how to monitor your company’s financial health so you will understand the type of financing that could help your company grow.

Following is a training event that will provide you with information about financing options.

RURAL STRONG: POWERING RURAL SMALL BUSINESS This event is designed to inform entrepreneurs, small business owners and community organizations about the federal lending programs and resources powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the USDA, and the Missouri SBDC. Date: April 17 (Wednesday) @ 3:00-4:00pm n Location: Advanced Training & Technology Center n Cost: No cost

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…building a bridge between employers and tomorrow’s workforce Established by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2018, this service helps Missouri students gain valuable career experience while simultaneously giving employers better access to the talent they need for tomorrow’s economy.

Missouri Intern Connect is a product of the Missouri Chamber’s Missouri 2030 strategic initiative. The research behind Missouri 2030 uncovered that workforce was one of the main concerns for our state’s employers — many organizations were struggling to find the talented workers they needed. In addition, the state overall was experiencing a troubling trend: Many young workers were choosing to leave Missouri for opportunities elsewhere.

Missouri Intern Connect addresses these issues by providing an easy way for students to connect with valuable internship experiences inside Missouri. These experiences give young people a connection to employers and lead to job opportunities which provide a powerful incentive to stay in Missouri.

Several organizations have been instrumental in creating Missouri Intern Connect, including these supporters: MU Extension — Business Development Program Missouri Department of Higher Education Union Pacific PHRMA 16

For more information visit https://www.mointernconnect.com/

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by ZACH BRAUCHER, Joplin YPN Member

Joplin is a wonderful place to live and it has provided its citizens with a safe area to grow and start careers and families. It has also been a catalyst for the development of young professionals who want to have an impact in their communities beyond their jobs. Like many other cities, Joplin is still working hard to solidify its identity while finding its footing in an economy that is transforming at an unbelievable rate. Having had the opportunity to sit in on discussions with groups and committees regarding the future of Joplin, I’ve noticed that one question is always raised. What is Joplin’s greatest asset? Undoubtedly, the conclusion most frequently reached is that the citizens of Joplin are what make it great.

Further development of trails and connectivity in our community will produce a better environment for Joplin’s greatest asset to live, work, and play. How? By creating value and generating economic activity, increasing bicycle and pedestrian transportation, improving health through activity, and enhancing Joplin’s cultural awareness and community identity. You may be thinking, “Well, that is easy to say, but how do I know they aren’t really just a waste of money?”

The answer lies in the tangible benefits reaped by cities such as Nashville, TN, Bentonville, AR, and Boulder, CO who have invested time and money into making trails and bike and pedestrian paths a priority. A study commissioned by the Walton Foundation found that in 2017, cycling brought an estimated $137 million in economic benefits to northwest Arkansas.

When people speak about trails in an economic context, the discussion usually ends up revolving around the burden on the city or organization tasked with the upkeep and maintenance of the trail. We know these costs to be a reality, but we also know that trails increase the value of properties nearby, elevate spending at local businesses and ultimately make our community a more attractive place to live. According to the AARP, Indianapolis’ Cultural Trail, “a network of separated bike and pedestrian lanes” has reinvigorated a number of struggling business districts and resulted in a $1 billion increase in property values. In order for Joplin to take advantage of economic trends, it is imperative to incentivize and recruit people through improving Joplin’s livability. Professionals of all ages take several factors into account when deciding on where their next career move will take them, and the important message is that trails are not just one factor, they are one factor that elevates all others.

Joplin currently has several fragmented trails and bike/ped lanes throughout the city, and we want to enhance what currently exists by creating a “network” allowing people to use alternative transportation with a purpose. Walking and riding for pleasure and exercise is valuable on its own merits, however, clearly defined routes providing assurance that paths won’t end abruptly will improve the recreational experience. According to the Centers for Disease Control, having access to places for physical activity, such as parks and trails, encourages community residents to participate in physical activity and do so more frequently.

People are more likely to bike and walk when they feel protected from traffic and safe from crime. There is no doubt that a strong network of trails and paths will play a vital role in improving our community’s health through increased activity, and in turn reduce the risk for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and many other health issues.

Joplin is a city with a rich history that deserves to be recognized and passed down to future generations. Trails are a great opportunity to display historical information that will allow us to reconnect with the days when Joplin was a booming mining town. From historic Route 66 to the adventures of Bonnie and Clyde, Joplin has plenty to share with those who cross her path. Additionally, trails and paths are a great way to educate children’s growing minds and stimulate their imaginations by using exhibits to display material like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

One of our goals is to change the narrative surrounding the development and advancement of trails and connectivity in the Joplin area. The Young Professionals Network Trails & Connectivity subgroup operates under the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, and we want people to understand this movement will have an impact across many sectors. Trails and connectivity are not just for a small segment of Joplin, it is for all of Joplin’s citizens. By placing a high priority on completing a comprehensive network of trails and bike/ped paths in Joplin, we are placing a high priority on Joplin’s greatest asset, its people.

Please remember to help us get the word out by posting photos when using trails and paths in the Joplin area, and tagging @JoplinYPN with #JoplinTrails.

Thank you to our YPN program sponsor…

APRIL 2019

Trails and Connectivity

2018-2019 YPN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jennifer Little Chairman

Dale Clark

Co-Chairman

Shawn Daniel Past Chairman

Joe Malin Hayley Sirmon Dale Clark Alex Gandy Sergio Rizo Ray Moore Heidi Smorstad Hailey Arehart Kaylah McCullum Dana Pim Erin Porter

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

APRIL 2019

The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber Members.

Please keep these and all Members in mind when looking for goods and services.

A Cherished Companion Independent Living/Health Services P.O. Box 1003 Neosho, MO 64850-1003 417.258.8877 www.acherishedcompanion.com Cathy Bennett, President/Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Ambassador Stone Midwest LLC Home Improvement/Stone Veneer 3401 North Range Line Road (retail) Joplin, MO 64801 417.499.3799 5062 East 27th Street (manufacturing) Joplin, MO 64804 417.624.2828 www.ambassadorstone.com Chad Harris, Retail Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Constellation Natural Gas/Energy Solutions 22605 West 53rd Terrace Shawnee, KS 66226 913.530.8160 www.constellation.com Todd Riley, Sr. Business Development Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Joplin Nutrition Health Foods and Supplies 420 North Range Line Road, Suite 1 Joplin, MO 64801 417.622.0775 www.joplinnutrition.com Jared Taylor and Jason Taylor, Owners Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Cellular Sales Telephones & Service – Cellular 3405 South Range Line Road Joplin, MO 64804 417.553.4427 www.jobs.cellularsales.com Ron Hanner, Account Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Sarcoxie Nursery Agriculture & Industrial Products 3946 Five Mile Road Seneca, MO 64865 417.850.4079 Wendy Callicoat, Vice President Paul Callicoat, M.D., President Sponsor: Mike Seibert; Reggie Powers, JACC

Waste Corporation of Joplin Trash Hauling-Commercial & Residential 3700 West 7th Street Joplin, MO 64801 417.623.6620 www.wcawaste.com Michelle Murphy, Territory Sales Representative Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber. Contact Reggie Powers at 417.624.4150 or reggie@joplincc.com.

PRESENTED BY…

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING… ABC Supply Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carl Richard’s Bowling Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CDL Electric Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coleman Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enlight Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Express Employment Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Forged Waterjet Fabrications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gunlock Heating and Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H&R Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insurance Benefits Consultants, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jasper County University of Missouri Extension . . . . . . .

JOMO Inspector PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Martin Luther School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery LLC . . . . . . . . . . 2009 Newton’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Olive Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ozark Adworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

R & D Lawn and Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Results Radio, AMI Radio Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

River Bend Casino & Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States . . .

Sidecars, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School . . . . . . . . .

Tri-State Motor Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tropical Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Walmart, Inc. of Joplin #59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HOW TO POST A JOB n Go to www.joplincc.com

APRIL 2019

JACC Job Board n Click Login at top of page. Log in using your Member Account login. If you don’t know it, click on Forgot Login? If you don’t know your Member #, call the Chamber office at 624-4150 and ask for Lea, or email lea@joplincc.com. n Click on Business Center tab. Scroll down to Jobs. Any previous jobs you have posted will show here but are not available to the public unless it has been approved and is still an active posting. Click on Job Postings button on right. n Fill in the blanks. The more information you can give, the better. n Click Submit when finished.

Your posting will not show online until we approve it on our side. It will remain live on our website for 90 days. If the job has not been filled in that time, let us know and we can reactivate it for another 90 days. If the job is filled before the 90 days is up, you can log in and check the Filled box at the right. If the job comes open again, you can uncheck the Filled box and it will be live again.

To post another job, click on Members Administration Business Center and you will be taken back to the Job Postings page.

Don’t forget to log out when you’re done.

If you need to make a change or minor correction, email lea@joplincc.com – you cannot edit from the website. If it’s a major correction, we’ll need to delete the posting and you’ll have to start over.

Once your job has been approved, you can see it at www.joplincc.com; click on the Job Board button. Click on Go to see all jobs or search using the Job Type and/or Category.

Questions? Call or email Lea at 624-4150 or lea@joplincc.com.

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APRIL 2 9:00 am Leads Group One Sign Designs APRIL 3 7:00 am Leadership Joplin 2019 Jefferson City 8:00 am YPN Gives Back Work Group Sami’s Family Restaurant 9:00 am Leads Group Three JACC 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201 APRIL 4 7:00 am Leadership Joplin 2019 Jefferson City 4:00 pm YPN Community Impact Work Group Social B2B APRIL 5 7:30 am JACC Morning Brew Express Employment Professionals APRIL 9 8:00 am YPN Professional Development Work Group Joplin Avenue Coffee Company APRIL 10 8:00 am YPN Building Future Leaders Work Group Panera Bread

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APRIL 10 9:00 am Leads Group Two JACC

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201

APRIL 17 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201

4:30 pm YPN Brand Masters Work Group Caroline’s

APRIL 18 8:30 am Leadership Joplin Class Quality of Life Session One Mercy Hospital Joplin

APRIL 11 6:00 pm Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Graduation MSSU

4:00 pm YPN Community Impact Work Group Social BTB

APRIL 12 10:00 am Eggs and Issues Continental Banquet & Catering APRIL 15 4:30 pm YPN Gives Back Event Joplin Humane Society APRIL 16 9:00 am Leads Group One The Alliance of SW Missouri 12:00 pm YPN Connections Work Group Joplin Avenue Coffee Company 5:30 pm Business After Hours Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center APRIL 17 9:00 am Leads Group Three Roper Honda

APRIL 19 Good Friday Chamber Office Closed APRIL 22 11:30 am Chamber Board of Directors Meeting JACC APRIL 24 9:00 am Leads Group Two JACC 12:00 pm YPN Hype Lunch Club 1201 APRIL 25 5:15 pm 102nd JACC Annual Banquet Leggett and Platt Athletic Center at MSSU APRIL 26 8:00 am YPN Executive Committee JACC

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BillTrack 50 Widget

APRIL 2019

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Your Chamber strives to keep you informed about elections and to help you keep track of legislation important to our region and allows you to easily see what is happening in state and federal politics. Our BillTrack 50 widget below highlights the legislation we think is of interest to our members and small business.

Are you looking for legislation not featured on the website widget? Just create a free account on BillTrack50.com and you’ll be able to search for bills covering any topic that interests you.

To see the widget, go to Joplincc.com/government-and-regulations/

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The Missouri Chamber has recently released its 2019 Legislative Agenda.

It can be viewed and downloaded at http://mochamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-Legislative-Agenda.pdf

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jacc MORNING BREW sponsored by and located at

1501 East 20th Street Friday, April 5, 2019 7:30-8:30 am

presented by

RSVP online at www.joplincc.com –OR– by calling 417.624.1996

sponsored by and located at JOPLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER “OUR FAMILY CARING FOR YOURS”

2218 West 32nd Street

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAIRMAN LEVEL SPONSOR FOR HELPING US COMMUNICATE WITH OUR MEMBERS…

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 5:30-7:00 pm RSVP online at www.joplincc.com –OR– by calling 417.624.1996

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