February 2020 Business Outlook

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FEBRUARY 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PAGE 3

BUSINESS EXPO HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 5

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PAGE 12

WANTED:

GOLDEN APPLE NOMINATIONS PAGE 16

WANTED:

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS PAGE 17

…more announcements and opportunities inside!

5 LEVEL SPONSORS S T A R

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020 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

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Gina Atteberry

Jacqueline Hackett

John Bartosh

Daniel Pekarek

Todd Chenault

Mark Johnson

Jim Dalrymple

Bill Reiboldt

Vickie Dudley

Julie Larson

Mike Gray

Dr. Laura Rosch

Donovan Edwards Dr. Alan Marble

Dr. Brad Hodson

Gary Shaw

Chad Greer

Katrina Richards

Jennifer Little

Melissa Smith

Rick Grise

Dustin Storm

Dr. Melinda Moss

PARTNERSHIP PLATINUM LEVEL

City of Joplin Commerce Bank Downstream Casino Resort Liberty Utilities KOAM-TV/FOX 14 – KFJX SNC Squared Stronghold Data LLC

CHAIRMAN LEVEL

CHAMBER STAFF Toby Teeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Tonya Sprenkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Financial Officer/Vice President Lisa Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant Debby Chaligoj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Erin Slifka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing & Public Information Manager Alyssa Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Content Writer Grace Sitton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Design Stephanie McGrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Manager

Arvest Bank BKD CPAs & Advisiors Community Bank & Trust (CBT) Crossland Construction Company EaglePicher Technologies, LLC Freeman Health System General Mills Joplin Globe Publishing Company KODE-TV/KSNF-TV Mercy Hospital Joplin Missouri Southern State University Results Radio, AMI Radio Group Show Me The Ozarks Magazine Southwest Missouri Bank U.S. Bank, N.A.

PRESIDENT LEVEL

Reggie Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Sales Strategist

Weed Whackers, Inc.

Loni Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Small Business Incubation Ashton Chapman, PhD . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

DIRECTOR LEVEL

Tony Robyn . . . . . MOKAN Partnership Director of Business Attraction & Retention Lea Schroer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Debra Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Services Assistant Gary Shipman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Patrick Haase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities Maintenance Assistant

FIND US AT:

H.E. Williams, Inc. Lakeland Office Systems, Inc. Lamar Outdoor Advertising Motive Matters Sparklight

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

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has updated its website! The site is organized by our four core functions: (1) Serve Local Businesses, (2) Improve Livability, (3) Develop Community Leaders, and (4) Attract Talent & New Industry. Our website is now modern, easy to navigate, and mobile-friendly. You can view our calendar of events, join/renew, pay invoices, search the member directory, find local jobs, join a JACC workgroup, or request a mentor on our website.

We are also making transparency a priority. Under Your Chamber > Transparency, you can download and view our board meeting agendas, board meeting minutes, JACC financials, and monthly economic development updates.

Check it all out at http://joplincc.com.

Toby Teeter President Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce President MOKAN Partnership

Chamber Work Groups Trails & Connectivity

Diversity & Inclusion

Professional Development

Cultural Enterprise Recruitment

Community Health & Wellness

Chamber Gives Back

Join Today!

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

DECEMBER 2019 AREA

JOPLIN, MO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA JOPLIN-MIAMI COMBINED STATISTICAL AREA

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

85,804

83,077

2,727

99,764

96,616

3,148

NOVEMBER 2019 RATE

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

3.2% 86,116

83,639

2,477

3.2% 100,257

97,317

2,940

DECEMBER 2018 RATE

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

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2.9% 83,855

81,479

2,376

2.8%

2.9% 98,226

95,523

2,703

2.8%

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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ENGAGING THE HARD-TO-COUNT —

How Businesses Can Help the 2020 Census With March just around the corner, the 2020 Census is approaching quickly. As the country prepares for the decennial count of everyone living in the United States, local and national efforts are underway to ensure that everyone is counted, especially those classified as hard-to-count.

The Census Bureau predicts that in some areas of Joplin, more than 20% of the population may not participate in the census. Hard-to-count individuals in our communities include veterans, low-income households, renters, people of color, senior citizens, young children, persons with disabilities, and college students.

These hard-to-count populations are less likely to complete their census form, which can result in a lack of support for our state. We stand to lose $1,300 for each uncounted individual, meaning that Missouri misses out on crucial funding for our community outreach programs and facilities.

An undercount means that Joplin alone could miss out on a staggering $22 million a year.

With important resources, programs, and projects at stake, it is imperative that our community is fully counted during the 2020 Census. And business leaders are in a unique position to help ensure that everyone in our area completes the census.

Fortune 500 Companies like Microsoft, Valero Energy, and Univision have already made efforts to engage customers and employees, but local businesses can also find small ways to build awareness and encourage others to complete their census questionnaire: n Include information about the census in your business’s weekly emails and newsletters. n Contact One Joplin about promotional flyers for your breakrooms and front windows. n Create a message to go on your business’s marquee or front sign. n Use social media to remind customers of important census deadlines. n Consider a temporary job as a census taker by visiting www.2020census.gov/jobs. n Support local efforts, like the Joplin Complete Count Committee (JCCC), by volunteering.

“Businesses have always led the way in Joplin,” says Julie Larson, Vice President – Head of Treats at Hampshire Pet Products and Joplin Chamber board member. “Our community depends on census funding, so it is essential to have our local businesses help make sure that everyone is counted.”

If our business community comes together to help with census efforts, we can actively avoid an undercount, engage hardto-count populations, and ensure that Joplin receives the funding it needs for roads, schools, hospitals and so much more.

To learn more about the census and how you can get involved, contact One Joplin at 417.499.9529 or the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce at 417.624.4150.

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EXPO 2020 Winners SWAG AWARD Key for Business BEST USE OF THEME

Winner receives $100 off 2021 booth fee

Arvest Bank TRIP FROM GALAXSEA Four night stay in Cancun

Travis Keller, Lamar Outdoor Advertising EARLY SET UP PRIZE

Winner receives $50 off booth fee

Joplin Floor Designs

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Business EXPO took place January 21st and 22nd at Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion. EXPO is the region’s largest business-to-business trade show featuring nearly 130 exhibitor booths. This year’s theme was “See The Future,” to showcase the future of our business community.

Business EXPO is made possible through the support of our event sponsors.

Presenting sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS U.S. Bank N.A. | Sparklight TRIP SPONSOR GalaxSea Cruises & Tours

EXPO After Hours sponsors PRESENTING SPONSOR

SPONSOR

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Communication &

Nonprofit Sessions

Leadership Joplin 2020 is off to a great start with the first session! The class enjoyed their Communication and Nonprofit session featuring presentations, a media panel, nonprofit roundtable, crisis communication, and a tour of the Joplin Globe. A special thank you to Stealth Creative for sponsoring the meeting room, Arvest Wealth Management for being the program sponsor, and to the Joplin Globe for being the session sponsor.

SESSION SPONSOR

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Goal Setting for Success

by Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University and Business Consultant with the Missouri Small Business Development Center at MSSU

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When was the last time you wrote goals for your business? Do you have a clear vision for your company? As Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.”

Companies often have goals for increasing sales and profits, gaining market share, improving customer satisfaction, and hiring great people. Within the last decade, more companies have begun to set goals that concern being socially or community minded, as well as becoming more environmentally conscious.

Consider setting short- and long-term goals. Short-term goals can be achieved within one year. You will want to set long-term goals for the next three to five years. Remember, many business strategies that are implemented may take longer to succeed than were previously planned. For example, it takes the average new small business eighteen months to reach breakeven sales.

You may become aware of new ideas for expanding your business as you start setting goals. You will need to commit time to write your goals down and think about how you will achieve them. Your goals will be the starting point for developing a strategic plan that can help your company thrive. You can focus your actions and efforts toward attaining your goals instead of becoming complacent.

Establish a system you will use to review your goals periodically to see if you are achieving them. As you make decisions on a daily basis, think about how your actions are helping you to meet your goals. A flexible strategy allows you to follow your plan, making adjustments about what is not working, but always keeping your goals in mind. Measure and track the outcomes of your goals.

Good business goals are a component of your business plan. This type of planning helps to reduce your risk of failure and increase your ability to succeed. Effectively communicating your goals and business strategy to your employees is essential. To be able to implement a plan and achieve your goals, employees must understand them and believe they are achievable.

The SMART method is a valuable tool for setting goals that are specific, measureable, achievable, relevant, and time-oriented.

Specific goals describe exactly what you want to accomplish. When you write detailed goals, you can more clearly visualize them and see how you can achieve them. A specific goal would be to increase profits by 5 percent during 2020. You could then look at what strategies might help you accomplish this goal.

Measurable goals help you to quantify your progress. If your goal is to increase your revenue by $75,000 in 2020, you might want to break your annual goal into quarterly monetary goals to monitor your progress. Measure your outcomes to see if you are accomplishing your goals.

Achievable goals are those you believe you can actually reach. Your goal should be challenging enough to keep you on track, but not so difficult that you will be discouraged. Can you reduce operating expenses by 15 percent during 2020? What plans would help you reach this goal?

Relevant goals work toward your company mission and vision. Your goals need to be relevant to what your company does and what it can accomplish. Your expectations for your company should be high; however, they should also be attainable. If you set a goal to donate $40,000 to your favorite charity, and you only have gross sales of $150,000 a year, your goal may be unrealistic, since you may also have a relevant goal of being profitable in order to stay in business.

Time-oriented goals allow you to set deadlines or timeframes in which to accomplish each goal. Open-ended goals encourage you to procrastinate. If your goal is to have a new product line introduced by your company, make certain to indicate by what date you want to accomplish this goal.

Use some common sense and think of reasonable goals you can actually achieve. Set goals that help you achieve success, and review your goals on a regular basis. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “We aim above the mark to hit the mark.”

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RIBBON CUTTINGS PRESENTED BY…

Ribbon provided by COUNTRYSIDE IN THE CITY

Economic Security Corporation John Joines, CEO 1101 South Illinois Avenue Midtown Head Start New Playground Surface

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

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK 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

FEBRUARY TRAINING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2020

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Register at: www.mssutraining.com

Building a Business Plan Once an entrepreneur has an idea for a business, the next step is to discover if it can be turned into a business. Participants will learn the key elements of a business plan and how to use it as a management tool. Participants will also be introduced to the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Lean Canvas and GrowthWheel.

DATE: Feb. 4 (Tues.) @ 1:30-3:00pm n LOCATION: MSSU Plaster Hall (see yellow signs at entrance/room #) n COST: $20

Is Starting a Business in My Future?

In this workshop, participants will learn a method to determine if their idea is feasible by learning about who their customers will be and their initial cost projections. Participants will also begin a personal assessment to see if small business ownership is right for them. Finally, participants will gain an understanding of what to do next after this workshop.

DATE: Feb. 13 (Thurs.) @ 12:00-1:00pm n LOCATION: Advanced Training & Technology Center n COST: Free (brown bag lunch)

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: Feb. 18 (Tues.) @ 1:30–3:00pm n LOCATION: MSSU Plaster Hall, Room 108 n COST: $29/bus. (up to 2)

QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips and Tricks This training will be a demonstration of QuickBooks Desktop and how to best utilize the program and its features.

DATE: Feb. 20 (Thurs.) @ 1:30-4:30pm n LOCATION: MSSU Plaster Hall, Room 107D n COST: $80

Analyzing and Managing Cash Flow This training is designed for those who want to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools.

During this course, participants will take a close look at where cash comes from, where it’s used in day-to-day business, and learn to identify and correct cash flow problems.

DATE: February 27 (Thurs.) @ 1:30-3:30 pm n LOCATION: MSSU Plaster Hall (see yellow signs at entrance/room #) n COST: $30

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK FEBRUARY 2020 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today was introduced to the business and industry sector. They toured the Missouri American Water Treatment Plant, the Liberty Utilities Kodiak Facility, Component Packaging, The Joplin Globe, and American Ramp Company.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

SESSION SPONSOR

JACC ALERTS Do you often find yourself getting so busy you forget about a ribbon cutting or a networking event at the Chamber? Want to know everything that is going on at YOUR Chamber? If you answered YES to any of these questions, JACCAlerts can help!

Follow these simple steps to choose which JACCAlerts you receive via text messages. JACCAlerts are sent one hour prior to the event start time. You can opt out of JACCAlerts at any time in the Members Only area of Joplincc.com or simply by replying “STOP” when you receive a message.

Step 1. Log in to Members Only area on Joplincc.com or simply use the QR code at the top right to access Members Only.

Step 2. Choose “Login” on Joplincc.com.

Step 3. Choose “Member Representative Account” and enter your user name and password. If you do not know that information, simply click on the “Forgot Login” link and you will receive an email with that information.

Step 4. Once you log in, navigate to the “Address” tab. Enter your mobile number in Phone 2 if it isn’t already there, and choose “Mobile, Opt-in Text Alerts” in the drop down box. Click Save.

Step 5. Next navigate to the “Options” tab and choose which categories you would like to receive.

Step 6. Click Save and sign out. If you have any trouble, simply call 417.624.4150 and Lea will help you with the process.

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Connect2Culture presents Voctave on Sunday, February 2 at 7:30 pm at the Joplin High School Performing Arts Center, 2104 Indiana Avenue. With a success story sounding like a fairytale, it is fitting Voctave began at Disney World. All 11 members of this popular, a cappella group got their start as Disney’s Voices of Liberty, at Epcot Center. In 2015, the group organized independently to create magical arrangements of classic Disney songs and popular Broadway hits. By 2016, Voctave’s stunning musical adaptations had earned a welldeserved spot in the limelight. Their arrangements have featured award-winning singers from all genres, including Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado. Today, Voctave’s videos have gone viral, receiving a staggering 100 million views on YouTube/Facebook. With currently four albums, the group continues to create and perform an ever-expanding range of sophisticated a capella music. Tickets: $25 Orchestra, $20 Mezzanine and Front Balcony, $15 Back Balcony. Discounted subscription ticket packages available. Group discounts available. Tickets may be purchased via connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550, at the door, or at the C2C pop-up box office.

The C2C pop-up box office is located inside Joplin Empire Market from 10:00 am–3:00 pm the three Saturdays prior to each performance. More information: Emily Frankoski, emily@connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550.

Pro Musica presents the Horszowski (piano) Trio on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Auditorium, 3401 Newman Road, Joplin. When the members of the Horszowski Trio (Hor-SHOV- ski) played together for the first time, they immediately felt the spark of a unique connection. Many years of close friendship had created a deep trust between the players, which in turn led to exhilarating expressive freedom. In the four-year period following their debut performance at Rockefeller University in NYC in December 2011, they were booked for almost 200 concerts in the U.S. and tours of Japan and India. They have continued their successful rise in the chamber music world, earning the praise of critics and audiences alike. The concert starts at 7:00 PM and is open to the public at no charge with donations appreciated. The public performance of the Horszowski Trio is sponsored, in part, by Freeman Health System, Leggett & Platt, Inc., the Vivian Leon Fund, and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Arts Education Events presented by the quartet are sponsored, in part, by Leggett & Platt, Inc. For more information: http://promusicajoplin.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/ProMusicaJoplin/.

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Pro Musica has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America grant to support the second half of Pro Musica’s 40th Season – A Special “Encore Performance Season.” This project includes concerts featuring the Horszowski (piano) Trio (see above), the Jupiter & Jasper (string) Quartets, and the Brubeck Jazz Quartet. Overall, the National Endowment for the Arts has approved 1,187 grants totaling $27.3 million in the first round of fiscal year 2020, funding arts projects across the country. Pro Musica is one of 145 Challenge America grants included in this announcement. The Challenge America funding category offers support primarily to small

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PRESENTED BY…

and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to populations that have limited access to the arts due to geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Each grant is for a fixed amount of $10,000 and requires a minimum $10,000 cost share/match. “The arts are at the heart of our communities, connecting people through shared experiences and artistic expression,” said Arts Endowment chairman Mary Anne Carter. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support projects like Pro Musica’s 40th Season – A Special Encore Performance Season.” Deborah Billings, Pro Musica’s Executive Director, said, “We are so honored to be chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive this award. Awards like this allow us to continue our mission of ‘fostering interest in, appreciation for, and enjoyment of world-class live classical music in Joplin and the four-state area’.” For more information on projects included in the Arts Endowment grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.

George Washington Carver National Monument (GWCNM) is calling for artists for Art in the Park on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Artists are needed for plein air painting, conducting art workshops for the public, or both.

Registration deadline is April 17, 2020. Contact Curtis Gregory, Park Ranger, at Curtis_gregory@nps.gov, or call 417.325.4151.

This event is free of charge. This year’s Art in the Park speaker is Ms. Linda Teeter, a dynamic force in the blossoming arts community. She will talk about her own work, as well as the recently designated Joplin Arts District. GWCNM is located at 5646 Carver Road, two miles west of Diamond, MO on Highway V, then ¼ mile south on Carver Road.

The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri is gearing up for the second weekend of the 24th Annual Levi Englert Basketball Tournament on February 7-9 at the club, 317 Comingo Avenue. If you would like to volunteer or register a team for this event, please call Lauren Botts at 417.623.8072. Every player gets a FREE t-shirt and winners get championship rings!

WE NEED YOUR PROFESSIONAL CLOTHES! Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering together in collecting lightly used professional clothing for Dress to

Impress. This event is designed to prepare students for their careers by helping them build a professional wardrobe Dress to Impress has equipped over 800 students and alumni with professional clothing over the past three years! That is why we NEED YOUR PROFESSIONAL CLOTHES! Please bring your donations to the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce or Missouri Southern State University Career Services office (Spiva Library – Suite 207) by February 28.

Join Soroptimist International of Joplin for its annual Bunco! Night on Thursday, February 27 at the Joplin Chamber office from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Ticket price of $20 includes lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and a lot of fun. There are prizes for most wins, most losses, and most Buncos. RSVP

by February 21 to Tracy at tasbell@smbonline.com or text 417.674.8246. Check their Facebook page, Soroptimist International of Joplin, for event updates.

The Lettershop, 607 East 7th Street, one of the oldest printing and mailing companies in the Joplin area, is pleased to announce it has a new owner. Tina Witten has over 20 years of printing and graphic design experience and is looking forward to helping her customers get the best price and service for all their printing and mailing needs. Give her a call (417.627.0585) or send her an email (tina@thelettershop. org) for a quote on your next project. She would be happy to stop by and visit with you to see how she can help you with all your printing and mailing needs.

The Arc of the Ozarks will be holding a series of focus groups and invites you to join them to help them better meet the needs of Joplin area community members. They are seeking the views and opinions of community members like you to better meet the needs of Joplin and surrounding counties.

All groups will meet at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th in Joplin, on Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 am; Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 pm; and Tuesday, February 18 at 12:00 pm.

What’s in it for you: $10 Amazon gift card, light refreshments provided, enhance your profile in the community, chance for input into enhancing a local organization, and opportunity to be a part of an easy-going group conversation that will last about one hour. To RSVP, call 417.771.3698 or visit www. thearcoftheozarks.org/focus-group.

Construction has begun on two, five-plex apartment buildings that will add ten homes at God’s Resort, a Christcentered, transitional housing ministry on South Pearl. When completed, these buildings will match two others completed in 2018, and will bring the total number of safe, affordable, dignified homes at God’s Resort to 39.

You can help families of seriously ill children by supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC) when frequenting your local McDonald’s. A new way to give is to “Round Up” your total to the nearest dollar to help local families. Eating McDonald’s fries also means helping families. McDonald’s donates a “Penny for a Pound” of fries - a few fries can make a BIG difference. Additionally, McDonald’s restaurants donate a portion of proceeds from every Happy Meal® sold to RMHC of the Four States. Go to https://rmhjoplin.org/ for more information.

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The Alliance of SWMO is excited to bring instructor-led driving lessons to the community! Let them help you build the skills and confidence you need for a lifetime of safe driving.

Appointments are available weekdays and weekends. Visit https://www.theallianceofswmo.org/behind-the-wheeldriving-lessons-2/ for more information and to sign up.

Spiva Center for the Arts will host a performance by Heartland Opera Theater on Saturday, February 8. “I Want …

The Desires of Women in Opera” will be presented in Spiva’s Main Gallery, in conjunction with Patty Carroll’s exhibit “Anonymous Women: Camouflage and Calamity.” Please join Spiva at 7:00 pm for a glass of wine and to view the exhibits; the performance begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. They are available for purchase at https://spivaarts.org/product/i-want-the-desiresof-women-in-opera/.

Ladies, do something good for your heart! Join Mercy Health Foundation for A Ladies’ Night Out with Heart on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm at Mercy Hospital Joplin, 100 Mercy Way, in the second floor gallery (Clinic entrance). This will be a fun night out with your friends to learn ways to keep your heart healthy. The evening will feature appetizers, champagne punch, and more: Educational sessions with a Mercy Heart Care physician; live, heart-healthy cooking demonstrations; vendor fair, featuring products and services especially for women; fashion show by Mercy Gift Shop and Sisters Health Boutique; and a wine pull and door prize drawings. Admission is free. Proceeds from door prize drawings and other activities will benefit Mercy Health Foundation’s Cardiac Services fund. RSVP to Brandy MillerTurner at brandy.miller-turner@mercy.net or 417.556.2267.

Register in advance and receive a free ticket for entry into door prize drawings.

Art on Tap is back! Join Spiva Center for the Arts in celebrating the brewer’s craft on Friday, February 21, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The Joplin Home Brew Club, area wineries, and coffee roasters will provide the beverages, and there will be plenty of food and intriguing art for you to enjoy. Art on Tap only happens a couple of times a year, so don’t miss out! Tickets are available at https://spivaarts.org/product/art-on-tap/.

Are you wanting to win $1,000!? Are you an amazing graphic designer? The Big Apple Travel Center is looking for a graphic designer within the community to help design a logo for their charity, First Fifty. They are offering a grand prize to the best logo design of $1,000! For more information, go to https://www.bigappletravelcenters.com/logo-contest.

Deadline for entries is March 1, 2020.

Please submit your Our Members Announce items by the 15th of the month to info@joplincc.com.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK FEBRUARY 2020 Thank you to our YPN program sponsor‌

2019-2020 YPN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jennifer Little Chairman

Shawn Daniel Past Chairman

Joe Malin Hayley Sirmon Alex Gandy Sergio Rizo Ray Moore Heidi Smorstad Hailey Arehart Kayla McCollum Rose Peacock Dana Pim Erin Porter

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Help Fellow YP’s Build Their Connections.

Our Young Professionals Network (YPN) Connections Work Group serves as ambassadors for the members of the YPN. The group is responsible for creating opportunities for our members to socialize and interact with each other through networking events and informational sessions. The current work group assists with the onboarding process of new YPs, partnering with Chamber Livability Work Groups to plan and promote monthly events and create networking opportunities at local venues. This helps YPs form professional relationships with one another in a casual setting. In order to make YPN a valuable experience for all, the YPN Connections Work Group needs your help to produce these events.

Complete the form here to get involved with the group today.

Next Work Group Meeting: February 18 @ noon Joplin Avenue Coffee Company

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THE NEW DOVER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOPLIN VOTE YES Effort Begins in Support of No Tax Increase April 7 School Bond Question Members of the “Vote Yes: Our Kids, Our Community” Committee kicked off their campaign for the April 7 no tax increase bond election. The committee, made up of a cross-section of parents and community members, voiced their support of the question, citing the need for a structurally sound, equitable facility.

“We appreciate the community history of Columbia and West Central, but there are significant structural and educational challenges; a new facility would allow greater safety and security measures and improved and more flexible learning environments,” said David Weaver, Vote Yes Co-Chair.

The April 7 no tax increase bond election includes the construction of a new elementary school located at Dover Hill, to replace the aging Columbia and West Central elementary schools, as well as an addition at Kelsey Norman Elementary School. These projects would address safety and security needs, provide equity in learning environments, and do so without a tax increase.

“With the passage of this bond question, we’ll be able to ensure that all Joplin students have a safe, conducive place to learn – without increasing the tax burden on residents. It’s a win-win for our community,” –KELLI PERIGO, Vote Yes Co-Chair

Campaign information can be found on the group’s dedicated facebook page, @VoteYesJoplin.

KELSEY NORMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

FEBRUARY 2020

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.

NDI, LLC Appliance Repair 5125 East Semi Lane Joplin, MO 64801 417.396.1426 Jason Williams, CEO Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Bentley Cemeteries LLC Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery Ozark Memorial Park Crematory Cemeteries and Memorial Parks, Crematories 415 North St. Louis Avenue Joplin, MO 64801 417.624.0184 www.ompcjoplin.com Dennis Dreyer, Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC TommyHawks Fourstates Recreation/Sports 7837 Gateway Drive Neosho, MO 64850 417.208.7062 www.tommyhawks4states.com Lona Pursley, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Adult & Teen Challenge of the Four States Substance Abuse Programs 18527 East Highway 86 P.O. Box 1084 Neosho, MO 64850-1084 417.451.2980 www.tcimo.org Zach Norris, Corporate Development Director Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Holly McMullin, Massage Therapist Massage Therapist – Licensed 1530 South Main Street, Suite 6 Joplin, MO 64804-0750 469.251.2110 Holly McMullin, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Buffalo MTE Construction Co-Home Builders, General Contractors/Developers 407 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 140 Joplin, MO 64801 785.234.1137 Marissa Fahrig, President Sponsor: Loni Smith, JACC

Walga MTE, LLC Construction Co-Home Builders, General Contractors/Developers 407 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 140 Joplin, MO 64801 785.234.1137 Marissa Fahrig, President Sponsor: Loni Smith, JACC Maria’s Mexican Grill & Cantina Restaurants/Bar 1901 East 32nd Street, Suite 10 Joplin, MO 64804 417.624.8882 http://mariasmexicangrillcantina.com Luis Ortega, Owner/General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC KONE Elevator Elevators-Equipment & Maintenance 211 South Union Avenue, Suite D Springfield, MO 65802-6225 417.360.3661 www.kone.us Don Grenrock, Senior Account Manager Sponsor: Susan Adams, George A. Spiva Center for the Arts

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

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for

Would you like to recognize a Joplin teacher for his or her outstanding contribution to the teaching profession? This is your opportunity to nominate your favorite kindergarten through twelfth-grade teacher in Joplin public and private schools. Golden Apple nominations began January 6 and will be accepted through February 3, 2020. Elementary students received nomination brochures. Middle and high school students are encouraged to submit nominations online at www.joplincc.com.

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THANK YOU FOR RENEWING… 32nd Street Surgery Center, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AAA Auto Club of Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Active Lifestyle Events, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Asbell Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bank of Little Rock Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Braeckel’s Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bug Zero Pest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C & L Grease and Wastewater Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Care For Women Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CB Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

College Heights Christin School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communities of Wildwood Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Counseling Associates of the Four States LLC . . . . . . . .

CPR Cell Phone Repair Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Croley Insurance and Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employee Benefit Design, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

First Watch The Daytime Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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Joplin Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joplin Ear, Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lancaster Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LegalShield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Lettershop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mercy Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Missouri American Water Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Owens Corning Mineral Wool LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pioneer Warehouse & Logistics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Planet Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Protein Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schuber Mitchell Homes, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sherwin-Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sleep Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Smoothie King JoMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wyandotte Precision Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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JACC Job Board HOW TO POST A JOB n Go to www.joplincc.com 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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Work@Health Training for Employers Freeman Health System is pleased to host the Work@HealthTM Training for Employers February 20 – 21, 2020 Freeman Business Center 3220 McClelland Blvd., Joplin This training was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and enhances employer knowledge of tools for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of workplace health interventions.

The curriculum provides employers with the skills to create a worksite wellness program using strategies to address chronic health conditions.

The cost is $25 per participant. Register online @ www.stlbhc.org/event/Work_At_Health_Joplin

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located at Hearnes Hall 3950 East Newman Road

Friday, February 7, 2020 7:30-8:30 am

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

sponsored by and located at

Tuesday February 18, 2020 5:30-7:00 pm RSVP online at www.joplincc.com –OR– by calling 417.624.1996

3430 East 20th Street

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

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