Business Outlook December 2017

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DECEMBER 2017 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE We Need More People PAGE 3

TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY PAGE 4

BUSINESS EXPO 2018 INFORMATION PAGE 8

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PAGE 10

…more awards, announcements and opportunities inside!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Clive Veri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman of the Board Brandon Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Elect of the Board Karen Plott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past Chairman of the Board Jerrod Hogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Louise Secker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Membership/ Community Development Services Brent Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Vice Chairman Membership/ Community Development Services Lori Scott Dreiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Economic/Workforce Development Services Betsy Kissel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Vice Chairman Economic/ Workforce Development Services

DIRECTORS Gina Atteberry Michael Beatty Todd Chenault Jeremy Drinkwitz Donovan Edwards

David Glenn Jacqueline Hackett Holly Hukill Dr. Alan Marble Kelli Perigo

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Sam Anselm John Bartosh Mike Gray Dr. Brad Hodson Ryan Melton

5 LEVEL SPONSORS S T A R

Dr. Jennifer Methvin Dr. Melinda Moss Sergio Rizo Marilyn Ruestman Michael Seibert

CHAMBER STAFF EXECUTIVE

Rob O’Brian, CEcD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Tonya Sprenkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Mark Turnbull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Operating Officer Lisa Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant

FINANCE

Navon Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Director Samantha Doubledee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Manager

COMMUNICATIONS

Kirstie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Director

MEMBER SERVICES

Ginger LaMar, IOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Member Services & Development Stephanie McGrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Events Producer Jim Kesler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Sales Strategist

PARTNERSHIP PLATINUM LEVEL

City of Joplin Crossland Construction Company Downstream Casino Resort Empire - Liberty Utilities Central KOAM-TV/FOX 14 - KFJX 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 SNC Squared Southwest Missouri Bank US Bank, N.A.

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

DIRECTOR LEVEL

ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Kevin Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Business Attraction Brian Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Entrepreneurship & Technology Strategies

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Lea Schroer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant

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

Choice Marketing Connell Insurance, Inc. Joplin ProPrint Motive Matters Storm Stanley

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A Great Year, but we need more people.

As 2017 wraps up, it marks another year of growth for our community. The year brought the culmination of several key projects and the opportunity for new, exciting opportunities, particularly for downtown. It was also a year that saw continued growth in our population, at least based on the best tracking by the U.S. Census and what area realtors indicate is one of the strongest housing markets in some time. Overall the economy is strong, but even with our growing population we need more people; actually we need more workforce.

ROB O’BRIAN In-mid November we were in Chicago for a trade event where we saw the leadership of many of PRESIDENT our area manufacturing firms. These are companies like Cott and AJM, which have great operations here but ownership in other states. We also saw locally-based companies like Jasper Products. We thanked them for their presence in our area, and for being good employers. And we asked what we can do to assist. Workforce is always a key issue, but no more so than right now. Those companies that have multiple operations in many states had some cold comfort; we are not alone in having very low unemployment. They indicate “every place” in which they operate is struggling with workforce. We also visited with a number of site consultants - those folks who are always looking for a new location for their client firms. They had the same story. Every place is struggling to find enough workforce. Then we stopped by the German-American Chamber of Commerce. They act as a clearinghouse of information for German firms looking for companies to buy, for joint-ventures and to just put a new operation in the U.S. ( NOTE: if you’re interested in a sale or joint-venture, let me know and I will connect you to a confidential contact with GACC). But the point is the GACC has been developing an apprenticeship outline based on the European standards, which could be particularly useful for companies in the international marketplace, especially in Europe.

While at the GACC office we even called one local firm to connect their staff to GACC to discuss apprenticeship ideas.

The longer story in that is this. Your Chamber has been working with Crowder College on apprenticeship concepts, particularly in manufacturing and construction, while we were developing the new Advanced Training and Technology Center.

Crowder has already developed the base curriculum for apprenticeships, based on its work with Branco Enterprises, Inc. and Bill’s Electric, Inc., and is ready to bring on more companies. The local firm noted above is one we had connected to Crowder, then due to its European business made the next step to learn more about the German model. We already connected Crowder to GACC and they can make that happen. For most companies, though, a good apprenticeship program will meet the mark and Crowder is ready, particularly now that the ATTC is open.

The ATTC, a project of your Chamber Foundation with partnership from the City, WIB and Crowder, provides the place to train existing employees and apprentices. The Crowder standard training is skills driven and provides certifications. However, there is the additional opportunity in the ATTC in terms of classrooms and space for equipment that allow for more focused apprenticeship level training. The Workforce Innovation Board staff, in the ATTC, has programs for pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships and can help companies find funding. It’s a one-stop location.

Apprentices are a great opportunity to building a workforce for the long-term, but what about now? As a starting point, as we go into 2018 your Chamber will roll out a “jobs available” service on its website.

You need to get your jobs posted there. But then who sees it beyond other members? First, we will promote the jobs link on social media in our region. That’s the first outreach.

Second, we have a great committee working on how to recruit talent that is already hard-working, has skills and is looking for a good job in a great community. They have focused on aggressively recruiting veterans and those leaving military service.

We already have a number of companies that actively recruit current vets and people leaving the service. There always seems to be two questions. First, what kind of job is there for my spouse? Second, is this a good place for me and my family.

The planned effort will involve direct visits to the military bases in fairly easy driving distance to let the team doing “transition assistance” know of the Joplin area’s interest. The effort will include social media in areas around those bases. The effort will be supported by a special section on the Chamber’s website, along with the jobs board, and we will have a brochure available for companies to use in their talent recruitment as well. The brochure will cover more of the “community quality,” but still direct readers to the website as well.

Looking ahead, 2018 looks like another growth year for our community with a number of great new projects coming along.

We continue to grow our population but no doubt about it, all of your firms and others need more good workers. Training at the ATTC is one part; the new jobs board and efforts to recruit people to come to Joplin is another. I encourage you to get involved in one or both by contacting your Chamber right now so we can all help fill the need for more people.

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2017 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class In Session!

The 44 high school seniors have been selected to participate in this year’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program through the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. There were 83 applicants for this leadership program which guides students through various aspects of business and community leadership training. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today is now in its 24th year of introducing these future leaders to the community.

The class was chosen based on their responses to written applications, personal interviews and references and represent seven local area high schools. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today sessions run from November through April. This year’s TLT class participated in their first session on November 8 with the Opening Retreat. Sponsored by Modine Manufacturing Company, the students heard presentations on professionalism and got to visit with several community leaders.

The Presenting Sponsors of the TLT program are…

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

DECEMBER 2017 Automated Technology Company LLC 1027 South Main Street, Suite 340 Frank Thompson, President New location Aldi 3205 East 20th Street Mark Bersted, Vice President Grand opening of remodel

Food 4 Less 2800 East 32nd Street Brooke Rentfro, Store Manager 25 year anniversary

Cheezie’s Pizza 1710 East 32nd Street, Suite O Mike and Jennifer Johnson, Owners Remodel

Great American Title Company 619 South Florida Avenue Brian Russell, Vice President New location

Four State Office Products & Interiors 720 East 4th Street, Suite A Karen and Chris Lauridson, Owners 1 year anniversary ZAF Energy Systems 8125 East 26th Street Randy Moore, President New business

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RIBBON CUTTINGS PRESENTED BY…

Holly McMullin, Massage Therapist 301 East 4th Street Holly McMullin, LMT New member, new business Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity 2129 South Wall Avenue Scott Clayton, Executive Director New home dedication sponsored by Salvation Army

Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri 619 South Florida Avenue Kent Eastman, Jen Smith, Seth Dermott, Realtors Grand opening of expansion

Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity 2123 South Wall Avenue Scott Clayton, Executive Director Veteran build house dedication

Mercy Hospital Joplin 100 Mercy Way Kristi Glover, COO Mercy Clinic Rosemary Newman, Mercy Auxiliary MedValet Service

Wisper ISP, Inc. 4743 Gateway Drive Nathan Stooke, CEO New location

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TUESDAY

January 23, 2018 Noon-7:30 p.m.

— BUSINESS COMMUNITY ONLY — show your business card for entry

RED CARPET PREMIER AFTER HOURS 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Adults Only Silent Auction Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

WEDNESDAY

January 24, 2018 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

— OPEN TO THE PUBLIC —

$5/adults; kids 5 and under are free Join us for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Business EXPO “A Red Carpet Event” located at Downstream Casino Resort Grand Pavilion!

Business EXPO is the region’s largest business tradeshow and networking event that provides you with new business connections, generates numerous business leads and introduces you to local businesses and products.

www.joplincc.com

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Missouri Southern State University will hold their annual pottery sale form 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. onWednesday, December 6 on the third floor of Spiva Library on the campus of Missouri Southern. Southern will also host the Seasonal Choral Flourish on Friday, December 8 and 9 at St. Peter the ApostleChurch, 812 Pearl Avenue. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

The City of Joplin announced citizens interested in running for a City Council seat in April 2018 may pick up their nominating petitions from the City Clerk now.

Petitions must be returned by January 9.

Freeman Health System is the first and only local hospital to offer high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy. This treatment option offers patients state-of-the-art treatment close to home and gives patients shorter treatment times.

Missouri Southern State University are pleased to announce Dr. Jack Spurlin and Dr. Deborah Brown were awarded faculty emeritus status which is based on significant contributions in areas such as teaching, job performance and scholarly and creative activities.

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OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PRESENTED BY…

Scratch golfers off your holiday list with gifts from Schifferdecker Golf Course! The Pro Shop offers passes, merchandise and more for the golfers on your list. Call 417.624.3533 for more information.

The Joplin Public Library will host a December Storytime Celebration on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. Featured guests Michelle Cahill and Aaron Brown will read stories about Chanukah and Christmas traditions.

Conntect2Culture will present David Phelps’ Classic Christmas on Sunday, December 17 at 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at Joplin High School’s Performing Arts Center. For more information see ad on page 15.

FREE SEMINAR. Need details. Dept of corrections.

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Freeman Health System was recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stoike Association in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospital.” Freeman earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance.

Missouri Southern State University announces two senior nursing students were recently elected to the top posts for the Missouri Nursing Students Association (MONSA). Elizabeth Burken and Jesica Holly, both Carthage natives, were elected as president and Vice President-respectively- during the annual convention held recently.

Downtown Joplin Alliance has been selected in a competitive application process to participate in a costsharing People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant that provides training, mentoring and technical services to revitalization programs in Missouri’s historic commercial districts.

The Department of Corrections is presenting information about the educational opportunities and skills the returning citizens have. The event is free and will be held on December 6 at 9 a.m. at the Joplin Job Center, 730 South Wall Street. For additional information call (417) 629-3000.

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DECEMBER 1 7:30 am First Friday Coffee Spring River Christian Village Lodge 8:00 am YPN Executive Committee JACC 1:00 pm YPN/SLA Science and Technology Session Various locations DECEMBER 4 3:30 pm JRP Board Meeting JACC DECEMBER 5 6:00 pm Joplin Christmas Parade 15th to 3rd and Main Street DECEMBER 6 8:00 am TLT Government and Law Session 5102 Swede Lane 8:00 am YPN Gives Back Workgroup Sammy’s Family Restaurant 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Ye Olde Kings Pizza

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6:30 pm YPN Holiday Party The Alba Carriage House

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DECEMBER 8 1:00 pm YPN/SLA Leadership Development Part 3 MSSU DECEMBER 9 2:00 pm YPN/SLA Induction Ceremony MSSU DECEMBER 11 12:00 pm Business EXPO Committee JACC DECEMBER 12 8:15 am YPN Building Future Leaders Workgroup Panera Bread 12:00 pm YPN Professional Development JACC DECEMBER 13 7:30 am DED Export Team JACC

12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Ye Olde Kings Pizza DECEMBER 14 7:15 am Good Morning Joplin Silver Spoon Barn and Event Center DECEMBER 15 11:00 am Ribbon Cutting 417 Cabinets DECEMBER 20 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Ye Olde Kings Pizza DECEMBER 25-29 Merry Christmas JACC closed DECEMBER 27 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Ye Olde Kings Pizza

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING… Abbey Title Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accenture Federal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alpha Air Center, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gatehouse Media dba The Big Nickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Big R’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bill’s Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Bruncheonette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brunner Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Candy House Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child Care Aware of Southwest Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clevenger Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Colonial Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Comeau Jewelry Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community Support Services of Missouri . . . . . . . . . . .

Connell Insurance, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continental Banquet & Catering Services . . . . . . . . . . .

Cook Portable Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copy Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Corporate Business Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Courtney’s Candles and Creations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Covert Electric Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creative Audio, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cricket Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crowder College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Distinctive Home Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drury Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Economic Security Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Family Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flat Branch Home Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Great American Title Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Home Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hometown Pediatrics of Joplin LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Industrial Physical Therapy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

J.D. Byrider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jasper Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joplin Floor Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joplin NALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KAB Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kelly Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kings Kettle Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lamar Outdoor Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Legacy Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Legacy Farm and Lawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Liberty Tax Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LifeChoices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LovinGrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Mercy Hospital Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Missouri State University - Joplin Campus . . . . . . . . . . .

Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Payroll Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Peregrine Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quality Lawn LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

R & R Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RealPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SeneGence/Endless Kiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ServiceMaster of Southwest Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Simpson Sheet Metal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNC Squared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

State Farm Insurance - Kellan Foster Agency . . . . . . . . .

Total Electronics Contracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turbine Engine Consultants, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vatterott College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wildwood Ranch Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Clinics & Medical Groups 2613 South Main Street, Suite 101 Joplin, MO 64804 417.624.8730 Lori Vazquez, Office Manager Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC

Bayard Business Capital and Consulting Financing/Factoring 5349 Dolphin Drive Joplin, MO 64804 417.825.7398 www.bayardbusinesscapital.com Cary White, Senior Vice President Sponsor: Jeff Schilling, Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.

FirstTrust Home Loans Mortgage Loans & Bankers 1702 South Range Line Road, Suite 3 Joplin, MO 64804-3274 417.385.1310 www.firsttrusthomeloans.com Cale Ritter, Branch Manager/Loan Originator Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SalesPro Systems, LLC

Cat Johnson Taste of the South

Web Design/Hosting 3210 West Berkley Street Springfield, MO 65807 417.459.4119 www.salesproweb.com Rodney Noran and Bill West, Partners Sponsor: Curt Medlin, Joplin ProPrint

Restaurant/Bar 1521 Broadway Street Joplin, MO 64801 417.434.8317 Jerald Cole, Owner/CEO Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC

The Arc of the Ozarks

Lawn & Garden Tools/Sales & Service 11989 Homer Lane Neosho, MO 64850 417.451.2660 www.newcoserviceandsales.com Jeremy Jones, Operations Manager Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC

Support Services/Life Skills Training 1515 West 10th Street, Suite D Joplin, MO 64801 417.625.4826 www.thearcoftheozarks.org Brooke Shanks, HR Recruiter Sponsor: Stephanie McGrew, JACC

Employee Benefit Design, LLC Insurance/Employee Benefits 1125 East Lakewood Springfield, MO 65810 417.889.6345 www.ebdinsurance.com James Nevins, Benefit Advisor Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC

Newco Service

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.

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber.

Contact Jim Kesler at 417.624.4150 or jim@joplincc.com.

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Thursday, December 14, 2017 7:15 am – Breakfast $12 if purchased online at www.joplincc.com $14 at the door or if billed

Due to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, there will be no BUSINESS after HOURS event in December.

Merry Christmas! See you in January!

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