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JULY 2019 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

JOIN A CHAMBER WORK GROUP PAGE 3

LEADERSHIP JOPLIN GRADUATION PAGE 4

PHOTO CREDIT: KCU MEDICAL

JOPLIN SCHOOLS NEW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PAGE 5

PHOTO CREDIT: Globe | Roger Nomer

HOT LINKS GOLF TOURNAMENT PAGE 9

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PAGE 12

…more announcements and opportunities inside!

PHOTO CREDIT: CONNECT 2 CULTURE

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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 Jim Dalrymple Mike Gray Dr. Brad Hodson Jennifer Little

Dr. Melinda Moss Daniel Pekarek 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 Debby Chaligoj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Erin Slifka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing & Public Information Manager

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

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 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 Weed Whackers, Inc.

ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR LEVEL

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:

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

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE June was an incredible month for Joplin economic development!

The Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex has reached its initial $14 million funding goal and is advancing to the construction phase. This world-class visual and performing arts center will transform the heart of Joplin. It will include a 450-seat multi-function performance hall, new and larger galleries for Spiva Center for the Arts, an outdoor amphitheater that will accommodate 1,500 guests, and a stunning rooftop terrace venue.

The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU) announced plans for a College of Dental Medicine in Joplin. It is estimated the College of Dental Medicine will have an $80 million cost of construction, generate a financial impact of $45 million annually, support more than 200 jobs, and generate at least $1.7 million in state and local taxes.

Joplin air service to Chicago began on June 6th. The Joplin Regional Airport will now service Toby Teeter two daily flights to Chicago, and soon, a third daily flight to Dallas.

President The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle Joplin Area Chamber that offers viable career, entrepreneurial, and educational opportunities, burgeoning music and of Commerce cultural venues, bike trails and walkable streets, and robust culinary and coffee scenes.

The medical school -- and now the dental school -- is fueling the demand for new quality-of-life amenities that continue to transform Joplin into an even greater place to live, work, play, and learn.

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

MAY 2019 AREA

APRIL 2019

MAY 2018

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

RATE

LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

JOPLIN, MO METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

83,953

81,438

2,515

3%

83,564

81,356

2,208

JOPLIN-MIAMI COMBINED STATISTICAL AREA

98,261

95,265

2,996

3%

97,736

95,119

2,617

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LABOR FORCE

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

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2.6% 84,006

81,859

2,147

2.6%

2.7% 98,451

95,801

2,650

2.7%

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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Congratulations

PROGRAM SPONSOR

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GRADUATION SPONSOR

Class of 2019!

Your Leadership Joplin Class of 2019 graduated its 36th class on June 11 at Indigo Sky Casino. Special thanks to our program sponsor, Arvest Wealth Management, and our graduation sponsor, Liberty Utilities.

The event featured congratulatory remarks from Chamber Board Chairman Jerrod Hogan of Anderson Engineering, Inc., program sponsors, Rebecca Dunham of Arvest and Adam Greek of Liberty Utilities. Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Toby Teeter, Chamber President, and the Leadership Joplin Class Speaker, Rose Peacock of Mercy Hospital Joplin.

Thank you to the Leadership Joplin Steering Committee for planning the sessions and who made the program what it is today!

CLASS OF 2019 Kelli Bigando n Mercy Hospital Joplin Alaina Clayton n Joplin Globe Publishing Company Colby Davis n Employer Advantage Kyle Doss n Stronghold Data, LLC Tyler Gleason n U S Bank, N.A. Russell Harbaugh n Higher Intentions Garett Jeffries n Stealth Creative Tera Lankard n Freeman Health System Amanda Lansford n Guaranty Bank Amberly Leverich n Joplin Globe Publishing Company Aaron Lewis n Mercy Hospital Joplin Courtney Maresh n JoMo Moving Archie McDonald n Guaranty Bank Brandy Miller-Turner n Mercy Hospital Joplin

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Elsie Morris n Franklin Technology Center Bryan Napier n SNC Squared Dustin Nash n Downstream Casino Resort Paul Neace n KOAM-TV Jared Oakes n Modine Manufacturing Company Rose Peacock n Mercy Hospital Joplin JP Phillips n Guaranty Bank Tom Sears n Arvest Bank Bob Sell n Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. Kendra Tilton n Kansas City University - Joplin Kathy Vanwey n Anderson Engineering, Inc. Lacie Waggoner n Arvest Bank Christina Williams n Corner Greer & Associates, Inc.

Joplin Schools New Workforce Development Programs Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the adoption of several new programs related to student workforce readiness. The programs are intended to prepare students to make a successful transition from graduation to postsecondary employment.

These programs focus on specific employment objectives to assist students in their future careers. The first program, Jobs for America’s Graduates, will be offered through Joplin Schools’ new Alternative and Virtual School at the Roi. S Wood campus.

The other two programs, Early Childhood Professions and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, will be offered by Franklin Technology Center.

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JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES

The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is designed to help students who experience significant barriers in their lives graduate from high school and make positive transitions to postsecondary education and/or a meaningful career.

The program is an elective course that focuses on project-based learning and teaches as many as 81 employment competencies. Joplin Schools partnered with JAG and set goals to achieve a 90% graduation or General Educational Development rate, an 80% placement rate of graduates in work, military or higher education, 60% rate for graduates achieving full-time work, and an 80% rate for graduates either working full time or working while pursuing higher education.

The JAG program will be housed at the Roi S. Wood campus, home of the district’s current FLEX program. JAG will be led

by Annette Peterson under the supervision of Shelly Tarter. Joplin Schools looks forward to not only working with our local businesses but providing our students even more opportunities for workforce development.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS

Early Childhood Professions prepares juniors and seniors for employment at entry or advanced level careers with young children. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in early childhood education. There is a great demand to provide high-quality early childhood care and education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 10-year job outlook for early childhood providers will grow by 7-10%, which is higher than average for similar jobs.

The curriculum for the course is an introduction to methods and materials to assist preschool children in the learning process. It emphasizes the implementation and evaluation of creative learning activities using a variety of methods and materials. The student will also be introduced to nutrition education, menu planning, childhood diseases, illness, and sanitation and safety in group settings. Students will study how to protect the health and safety of young children and promote the development of lifelong health habits.

Students will be required to complete clinical hours at area child care facilities including the Early Childhood Center in Joplin.

These technical courses represent 250 to 400 hours of classroom instruction and related laboratory experience. Students completing the 2-year program will be eligible for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

FTC will also add Advanced Manufacturing and Computer Integrated Manufacturing through Project Lead the Way. Advanced Manufacturing Technology prepares students for employment in industries with automated manufacturing processes. The program is built around a set of core courses designed to give students the basic skill set required for this industry and specialty courses allowing students to focus on various related options in the field.

This certificate prepares students with a basic skill set that will provide entry-level knowledge of basic electricity, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLC). The PLC classes will provide general and advanced training in programming logic controllers used in the industry to manage multiple automated processes.

Students also have the flexibility to learn how to operate a variety of equipment including Fanuc Robotic Arm/Conveyor, Allen Bradley PLC trainers, CNC Router, CNC Mill & Lathe, Manual Mill and Lathe, Virtual Reality Welding Trainers, and other equipment that may be used in various industrial settings. This will include material handling equipment such as tele-handler, forklift, standing forklifts, and other similar machines.

Classes will meet five days per week, following the Joplin Schools district schedule. Classes are designed to meet for 3-hour blocks in the morning or afternoon. There is also an option for taking on a flexible schedule due to block programs at their sending high school. Credits will be given based on clock hours in the program in conjunction with how credits are awarded at their home high school for technical and dual credit courses. Students completing two years in the program will be eligible to earn the PLC technician certificate through Crowder College.

NEW FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY LOCATION FOR 2019-2020

FTC Adult Education has moved the Licensed Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Medical Assisting Programs along with FTC Adult Education offices to the 1st Floor of the Memorial Education Center at 310 West 8th Street.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER JULY 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

JULY TRAINING EVENTS Register at: www.mssutraining.com

ANALYZING AND MANAGING CASH FLOW The second in a series of three, 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: July 18 (Thursday) @ 2:00-4:00pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $59

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: July 22 (Monday) @ 1:30-4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $29 (per business/2 attendees)

LIVEPLAN: BUILDING A BUSINESS PLAN 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: July 23 (Tuesday) @ 2:00-3:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $39

SAVE THE DATE

EdTalk–Tech Series Facebook Ads Manager 101

August 27

(Registration opens July 26)

This is an introduction to Facebook advertising and the Facebook ad network, which includes Instagram. We will cover the types of ad campaigns, ad targeting options, and how to use Facebook pixels to track conversion rates.

Omni Channel Retailing 101 September 17 (Registration opens August 13) This is an introduction to Omni Channel Retailing for Joplin area traditional retailers. We will introduce a multichannel approach to sales that seeks to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience, whether they’re shopping online from a desktop or mobile device or in a brick-and-mortar store. We will cover online platforms that can build and manage product listings and inventories across online marketplaces, including Amazon, Walmart.com, eBay, Jet, and Etsy to name a few.

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

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.”

JULY 2019

Tips for Strategically Training Employees –Wolfgang von Goethe

Successful companies that provide great customer service, have friendly and competent staff, and offer exceptional product lines believe in the importance of educating and training their employees. Some firms hire managers to run their companies, pay them low wages, do not adequately train them, and then are astonished when their firms are unsuccessful.

Many business owners, as well as their employees, have technical expertise in their industry; however, they lack management skills. Small business owners, managers, and employees all need to have good customer service and marketing skills, communication skills, accounting knowledge, and quality control expertise.

Even with good hiring practices, methodical interviews and background checks, you still can’t assume the people you hire will have the skills they need to thrive in your firm.

In order to have a productive work environment, your company should have a strategic plan in place for continuous professional development for each owner, manager, and employee. The strategies you use to teach employees new skills should encourage employee interaction and boost employee morale. Following are some tips for strategically training employees.

1. Assess the skills needed to effectively operate and grow your company. Are there new regulatory changes or technological changes in your industry? What skills, knowledge, and training will your workers need to continue to do their jobs effectively? Do you have a new employee orientation program? Encourage cross training so that employees learn how to perform each other’s jobs.

2. Periodically examine the skill levels of owners, managers and employees. Do you need to hire someone with some unique expertise to expand your company? How do you want your customers treated? Can your workers utilize new marketing methods like social media? Does your staff know how to maintain high quality control standards? What certifications can your workers obtain that will help to differentiate your company from the competition?

3. Evaluate your workforce training and education options. Can you provide on-the-job training for your staff? Will you need to send them to specialized workshops or certification programs to obtain the latest skills? Examine specialized training sponsored by industry trade associations. Check out distance learning education offered through universities via the Internet. Webinars are useful tools to educate employees.

4. Seek information about government sponsored or employee training reimbursement programs. In Missouri, contact the Missouri Career Center (https://www.mo.gov/work/training/); in Kansas, contact Kansas Works (https://www.kansasworks.com); in Arkansas, contact Arkansas Workforce Centers (https://www.dws.arkansas. gov/); and in Oklahoma, contact Oklahoma Works (https://oklahomaworks.gov/).

5. Evaluate the training programs your company has implemented. Are you providing training in a cost effective manner that enables them to improve their effectiveness on the job, and make your company more profitable?

6. Reward people for utilizing the skills they have learned. Consider setting up a bonus system where your employees are rewarded for improving the profitability of your company. This will help to increase employee loyalty, and keep those well trained people working for your company instead of the competition.

7. Make continuing education a priority. Effective employee training programs keep all staff members up-to-date about current policies, procedures and technology used in their company. Maintain a training budget that will be used to help educate your employees on an on-going basis.

As Peter Drucker once said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Strive to be an exceptional leader by inspiring your employees to enjoy a life of continuous improvement. Develop a strategic plan for continuously training your employees to motivate them, and ensure the success and profitability of your firm.

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BUSINESS OUTLOOK PRESENTED BY… JULY 2019

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon provided by COUNTRYSIDE IN THE CITY

Frank Fletcher Subaru J.D. Arnold, General Manager 3430 East 20th Street New Location, New Member

Tabitha Smith Accounting & Tax Services Tabitha Smith, Owner 908 East 7th Street 11 Year Anniversary

Box Drop Mattress Direct Joel and Angela Redd, Owners 1504 East 32nd Street New Member, New Business

Automated Technology Company LLC Frank Thompson, President 614 South Kentucky Avenue Grand Opening of New Location

Wildwood Senior Living Dan Shields, Executive Director 3002 South John Duffy Drive Open House

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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The Brew Lora Seward, Owner 1442 East 32nd Street New Chamber Membership

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 & AY FRIDO T U SOLDFRIDAY, AUGUST 23 EAGLE CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB _______________________ 8:00 am Shotgun Starts Four Person Scramble $350/team

(Green & Cart Fees, Breakfast & Lunch included)

Games on the Course

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Email stephanie@joplincc.com for reservations

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Small Business Series Event

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July 23 SIGN UP TODAY! Registration is now open | Only 25 spots available Lunch included This is an introduction to Amazon Seller Central for Joplin area traditional retailers.

We will cover the differences between Seller Central and Vendor Central, fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) services; product page content and photography; inventory management; product introduction strategies; Brand Registry; enhanced brand content; and Amazon advertising campaign management.

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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George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 13 from 10 am to 3 pm to celebrate the life and legacy of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year they are commemorating the 76th anniversary of Carver’s passing and the subsequent establishment of the National Park on July 14, 1943, the first one to honor an African American. The event is free of charge. Guest speakers include Tuskegee archivist Dana Chandler, re-enactor Paxton Williams, and historian Lucy Phelps Hamilton. There will also be musical groups, a Junior Ranger station, exhibitors and much more. Other activities in July include Encouraging the Next Generation on July 6 and 7; Neosho Historic Schoolhouse Program offsite at 639 Young Street in Neosho on July 20 and 21; Apollo at 50 on July 24; and African American Trailblazers on July 27 and 28. For more information, go to www.nps.gov/GWCA or visit their Facebook page.

Don’t forget the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, July 13 at Duquesne City Hall, 1501 South Duquesne Road, from 9:0011:00 am. The Region M Solid Waste Management District, part of the Harry S Truman Coordinating Council, is partnering with the City of Duquesne for this event, which is free and open to the public. Securely shred and recycle your confidential documents to a mobile shredding truck, provided by CRC Shredding. All shredding will be performed onsite, and paper must be dry. All electronics will be accepted, regardless of condition. If it ran on a cord or battery, they’ll take it. Computers, printers and other items with sensitive data will be properly destroyed. No item too large or small!

Joplin Supply Company is honored to be celebrating their 120th year in business. If you’re in the area make sure to stop by their renovated showroom and keep your eyes out for events as they continue to celebrate our great city and community!

Results Radio, AMI Radio Group is pleased to announce the additions of James Anthony and Jake Jones to their team. Anthony has over 30 years of on-air radio experience, having been with KRMD in Shreveport for 27 of those years. He’ll be hosting 3-7 pm on 860 KKOW AM, and his energy and experience will be an asset for both on-air duties and commercial production services. Jones will represent all ten of AMI’s area signals as an Account Executive.

His having been a business owner in Joplin and Springfield, his 12+ years in sales, and his knowledge of marketing and advertising in both the radio and online arenas will be beneficial to his clients.

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City Pointe Beauty Academy will be celebrating 10 years in the beauty industry this summer! As both a school and a full-service salon and spa, they are honored to have had the chance to educate hundreds of stylists, massage therapists and estheticians through the last decade, while being able to offer high-quality salon services at affordable prices. They simply could not have achieved this milestone without all the students, past and present, not to mention the loyal guests who make it possible for students to receive the hands-on training needed to reach their goals. To mark this occasion, City Pointe is hosting a 10th Anniversary celebration as a way to say “thank you” to those who have had a hand in shaping City Pointe into a premier beauty school in the Four-State area. On Friday, August 9, they will host an after-hours event beginning at 6:00 pm that will feature a beauty and fashion runway show. Students will be showcasing their skills in hair and make-up.

Several local boutiques will be providing wardrobe selections for the runway models. You can count on tons of specials, giveaways,

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appetizers and drinks to commemorate the occasion. Join them in celebrating their 10th anniversary on August 9 at 501 South Madison Avenue in Webb City!

Join Franklin Technology Center Adult Education for the grand opening of their new location at 820 South Wall Avenue on July 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come get a tour of the new facility, drawings, and giveaways! They will have program information and applications on hand. For more information, go to www. franklintechnologycenter.com or call 417.680.0004.

Joplin ProPrint is proud to announce that designer Mark Norris has recently joined their Joplin team. Servicing area businesses and organizations for more than 30 years, Norris brings considerable print knowledge and design experience to ProPrint. Credited with over 400 design awards, they’re confident he can tailor a piece specific to your needs and help you achieve your desired results.

ProPrint, an area provider offering outstanding print on paper, apparel, and promotional items, can be reached at 417.624.3744 or stop by at 1302 South Main Street.

Connect2Culture is excited to host the fourth annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview on Tuesday, July 30 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Community Room West at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th Street. This event gives arts and cultural organizations the chance to tell their story and share what they have planned for the year ahead (2019-2020). Each group will have up to two minutes to update the community on what their organization does and/ or what they have planned for the coming year. The media, the Joplin art and cultural community, artists, arts advocates, and the community-at-large are invited and welcome to attend! We hope this C2C Roundtable will educate the public about upcoming events and encourage collaboration between participating organizations, as well as inform the media about potential opportunities for an interesting story. Organization registration can be made by emailing emily@connect2culture.org or calling 417.625.6683. Registration deadline: July 1, 2019.

This July, the Wildcat Glades Friends Group, along with other partners, will be hosting Preschool Nature Connections: Fabulous Fireflies on July 10 and 13; Yoga in Nature for Kids on July 13; and Nature Explorers: Take a Hike with a Junior Naturalist on July 30; all at the Wildcat Park Pavilion. In the case of rain, programs will be relocated. They will also be at Third Thursday on July 18 – learn how to build a sea-worthy shoebox boat for the Shoal Creek Water

Festival on August 10. Expert builders will be on hand to help kids ages 3 to 12. Adults are expected and required to hang around during the construction of these sea-worthy vessels. Kids will have the opportunity to sign up for the official Shoebox Boat Race during this event. For more information on all activities, visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/wildcatglades.

Soroptimist International of Joplin held their annual Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers on June 20. Stephanie Meek was honored with the Ruby Award for her work with LovinGrace, a home for young women in the Four States area, ages 18-24, to establish a fresh start. Live Your Dream monetary awards were presented to Cheryl Pippin, Trista Tavernaro and Elizabeth Stewart, who are each in the process of continuing their education while also raising children and/or caring for other family members as a female head of household. The Alice M. Pantoja Best Woman of the Year Award was presented to Cathy Brown, who has led or been involved with Comedy for Camp, Camp Soroptimist, Dream It Be It, and Nut Sales. She has also served on the Board of Directors for several years and was President during the 2017-2018 club year. Installed as officers for the 2019-2020 club year were Sarah Alumbaugh, President; Janet Taylor, President Elect; Lynda Banwart, 1st Vice President; Sarah Horton, 2nd Vice President; Rikki Smith, Treasurer; Lisa Paugh, Recording Secretary; Lori Magoulas, Corresponding Secretary; Debbie Hutson, One Year Director; Pam Houk, Two Year Director; Anna Leonard, Associate Director 1; Erin Johnson, Associate Director 2; Courtney Barnard, Past President; and Amanda Mitchell, Parliamentarian.

Farmers Insurance is pleased to congratulate Joplin agent Linda Teeter in celebrating her 40th anniversary as an Agency owner during the month of June. Teeter was the #7 female agent hired in 1979 to start a scratch Agency. Previously, she worked as a C.S.R. for Farmers agent Ronald Oney, who later shared offices with her until his death. To this day she is the longest tenured female agent with Farmers, with an illustrious career working with people’s needs, earning numerous awards and honors, including her Fellowship in Life Insurance in 1985, with the L.U.T.C.F. designation. Linda Teeter is married to Tim Teeter, and has one married son, Tobias Teeter, and six grandchildren. Deeply involved in the arts in Joplin, Linda is a community oriented person involved in many non-profit boards, committees, and mentorships to other agents. The Farmers Insurance Group-Linda S. Teeter Agency office is at 1321 South Illinois Avenue.

Save the date for the 21st Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (Golf Tournament) August 8 at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club in Joplin. This tournament is a flighted, 4-person scramble with mulligans, favors, carts, dinner, awards, door prizes and much more. For information on sponsorships and registration call 417.624.2273.

grow their business. Over the past few years they have grown from a traditional media advertising company to a modern marketing agency offering innovative marketing and advertising services to help you grow your business including digital, website development, branding, training/hiring videos – whatever you need, they can do it. Whether you want to build awareness for a new product or service, attract more foot traffic into your store or generate a continuous supply of leads for your sales team, we are here to help. Check them out on www.sparklightadvertising.com.

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Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and their Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Grant program. This year, the TRIM grant has added $10,000 to the City’s efforts of tree trimming on nearly 800 trees in Landreth, Ewert, Garvin, Mercy, and Schifferdecker Parks, along with Joe Becker Stadium and Joplin Athletic Complex.

Pruning young trees allows setting the structure of the tree for the future which reduces future structural problems that may lead to early tree failure, potential safety issues, and removal earlier in the tree’s life than necessary. “With the assistance of the Missouri Department of Conservation, our resources for proper tree care have been extended,” said Jake Cowen with Parks and Recreation.

“TRIM has helped us conduct an extensive tree survey to learn more about the health of our tree canopy. Following that work, our focus is now about caring for our greenways. Trimming is an important and necessary step in order to provide a stronger tree canopy in our parks for our community.”

Enjoy a refreshing shopping experience at Pink Door Boutique®, where you can find unique health products and stylish accessories, including the latest fashion apparel, Jane Iredale® beauty products, wigs, home décor, awareness items, specialty gifts for mom and baby, greeting cards and more. Complimentary gift bags with tissue, ribbon and Pink Door stickers are available with purchase.

We invite Discover Pink Door Boutique – where you can find what you need in a beautiful, special spot to shop. You won’t want to miss out on their summer inventory – visit today! Located on the first floor of Freeman Women’s Center, 1532 W. 32nd Street, 417.347.7465. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/PinkDoorBoutique/.

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

Saturday, September 7 is the 7th Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States Big Red Shoe 15K, 5K and 1 Mile Walk for the House presented by TAMKO Building Products. It’s a 90s Block Party you won’t want to miss! Registration is now open at https://register.chronotrack.com/R/50730.

CableOne Advertising has changed its name to Sparklight Advertising to better convey who they are and what they stand for – a company committed to providing their customers with the services they need to connect with more customers and

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JULY 2019

Thank you to our YPN program sponsor…

2018-2019 YPN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jennifer Little Chairman

Dale Clark

Co-Chairman

Shawn Daniel Past Chairman

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

NEW MEMBERS Charlene Smith

Southwest Missouri Bank

Chris Thomas Mercy Hospital

Bonny Smith TEK Systems

Dallas Smith Shaw Industries

Ethan Davis

MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Kendric Carlock

MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Kawan (Henry) Gaudin MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Chance Storm

MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Rachel Hursh

MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Haroldo Hernandez MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Kennedee French MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Tabitha Gray

MSSU SLA Spring 2019

Andrew Smith Individual

Erin Williams 14

Individual

Fostering inclusion and developing livable streets

by KAYLA McCOLLUM

True inclusion means being missed. When you cannot make it to an event or activity, or you’re not seen during a regular trip to the supermarket, it’s noticeable.

Connecting to others is the truest way to build a sense of community and inclusion among all citizens. The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) Trails & Connectivity Work Group, while seeking to develop and expand trails and routes physically across our region, is also charged with enhancing connectivity.

Connectivity can be a bit more abstract beyond physically connecting trails and rideable/walkable streets. The connection we have to our community is contingent upon interests, but is also largely based on our ability to access our community when needed and to develop those interests. Too often we rely on vehicles and other motorized transportation as our only means of access and this means is not always an option or the ideal form of transportation for many of our citizens.

Safe trails, bike routes, and walking routes lead to a system which can be utilized to reach employment, participate in local cultural events, run errands, and to be seen and engaged with neighborhoods and the broader community. One becomes engaged with their surroundings whether walking or riding on the trail or down a street. In this, the nuances of the neighborhood can be recognized, businesses and activities become more familiar to you, and you can connect with others in ways you cannot accomplish sitting in a car with the windows up.

When I ride my bicycle down the Frisco Trail and I see the same faces walking their dogs, jogging, or jumping their bicycle down into an off-trail route, the familiarity creates a sense of communion and responsibility for the trail.

The Joplin Trails & Connectivity group’s broad vision of a regional network includes a variety of goals from linking our area to surrounding cities to developing safe and accessible trails and paths among homes, businesses, and leisure within our community. Recently, the group volunteered with the Joplin Trails Coalition during their Mother Road Bicycle Tour and will be partnering with Downtown Joplin Alliance for the Joplin Bike Downtown Sidewalk Sale on July 27, 2019.

Goals for the group include continued volunteering with area groups sharing a similar mission, educating the region on bicycle safety, accessing funding for development, and assisting in the development of bicycling programs for children. There is more to come as we grow and expand to meet the needs of those in our region to promote inclusion, enhance connectivity, and develop more accessible walkable and rideable paths.

And now: A call to action. The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has previously managed work groups to develop the personal and professional growth of its Young Professionals. Recently, JACC has shifted the focus of these work groups to the growth of the community, utilizing the Young Professionals Network (YPN) to evoke change in areas we believe will enhance Joplin. With this shift, there is an open call for others to join in our cause.

Trails & Connectivity is one of six Livability Work Groups charged with supporting the area in this change; other workgroups are: Cultural Enterprise, Health & Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, and Gives Back.

The groups were developed from identified needs through Chamber conversations with area residents and businesses. These needs include: The health of our citizens, the technological development of our commerce, offerings of leisure, and enhancing our diversity. All Members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and/or employees of Chamber Members can join a work group and we hope to see some new faces soon. We encourage involvement and any insight in how we can better contribute to current initiatives and groups sharing similar goals.

To become involved or learn more about the Trails & Connectivity goals or any other Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Livability Work Group, please contact kaymccollum@gmail.com, co-chair of Trails & Connectivity, or visit Joplincc.com/ workgroups.

YPN New Member Orientation August 15th

JULY 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

4:00 pm Joplin Chamber Liberty Room If you are new to the Young Professionals Network or have been a member but would like to get more involved, we invite you to join us for Orientation. During this session, we will hear from Chamber Staff, YPN Leadership and YPN Coaches on what’s happening with the Network and how you can best use it to achieve your goals! Please RSVP so we know how many to plan for.

Social Event to follow, more information to come.

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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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BUSINESS OUTLOOK JULY 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.

GYMFIXERS LLC

Equipment Repair & Maintenance 10246 Birch Drive Joplin, MO 64804 417.621.8885 www.gymfixers.com John Barnette, Owner Sponsor: J.D. Buckridge, Higher Vision Coaching.

Training.Consulting; Reggie Powers, JACC

Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop Greenhouse-Wholesale & Retail/Restaurant 2820 East 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.624.2751 www.joplingreenhouse.com Curt Carr, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Sunny Bella’s Salon & Spa/Wellness & (Health) Assoc.

Wellness Center/Massage Therapist-Licensed/Medical Spa 110 North Range Line Road, Suites 208-209 Joplin, MO 64801 417.208.5800 Christopher Drake, Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Woolever Homes & Remodel LLC

Construction Co-Home Builders/Remodeling & Repairs 1408 South Street Joplin, MO 64801 417.499.6480 Serita Eldridge Zach Woolever, Owner Sponsor: J.D. Buckridge, Higher Vision Coaching.

Training.Consulting

OakStar Bank

Banks & Banking Associations 2660 East 32nd Street, Suite 101 Joplin, MO 64804 417.385.4242 www.oakstarbank.com Brian Ollenburger, Community Bank President Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber.

Contact Reggie Powers at 417.624.4150 or reggie@joplincc.com.

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UltraSheen Concrete Polishing, LLC Concrete Contractors 3402 Scenic Drive Grove, OK 74344 417.483.0179 www.go-ultrasheen.com Brian Werner, Owner/Operator Sponsor: Loni Smith, JACC

The Brew

Restaurant/Coffee Shop 1442 East 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.726.5210 Lora Seward, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Smith, JACC

USA Mortgage

Mortgage Loans & Bankers 2401 East 32nd Street, Suite 105 Joplin, MO 64804 417.408.8097 www.usa-mortgage.com Sean Johanson, Lending Partner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Frank Fletcher Buick GMC

Automobile Dealers 808 South Illinois Avenue Joplin, MO 64804 866.996.7761 www.fletcherbuickgmc.com Steven Gehrke, General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Frank Fletcher CDJR

Automobile Dealers 3111 East 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.781.6100 www.fletchersuperstore.com Jooshua Kirby, General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Frank Fletcher Ford

Automobile Dealers 3015 Turkey Creek Blvd.

Joplin, MO 64801 417.623.5660 www.frankfletcherford.net Clint Holland, General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

BUSINESS OUTLOOK Preston Roets

Automobile Dealers 3111 East 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.283.4263 www.fletcherhyundai.com Larry Keen, General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Individual 417.317.2127 Preston.roets12@gmail.com Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Watco Supply Chain

Transportation Logistics/Railroads 2650 East 32nd Street, Suite 200 Joplin, MO 64804 620.308.2081 www.watcocompanies.com Will Bailey, Branch Manager Sponsors: Morris Glaze, Joplin Workshops; Reggie Powers, JACC

Frank Fletcher Nissan

Automobile Dealers 2327 South Range Line Road Joplin, MO 64804 417.781.1177 www.fletchernissanstore.com Jeremy Elick, General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Titan LED

Lighting-Fixtures & Supplies 810 East Donegal Circle Nixa, MO 65714 417.771.6778 www.titanledus.com Erik Jensen, Independent General Contractor Sponsor: Tonya Sprenkle, JACC

Frank Fletcher Subaru

Automobile Dealers 3430 East 20th Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.691.8995 www.fletchersubaru.com J.D. Arnold, General Manager Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING… 2BReal, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Andy’s Frozen Custard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arrow Box Company of Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Braum’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Butcher’s Block Event Center & Catering . . . . . . . . . . . .

College View Manor Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compassus Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dent Perfect LLC, dba HailUSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dolence Law Office LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Eagle Eye Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electronic Security Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Epic Exhibits, LLC|Event Planning & Solutions . . . . . . . .

Farmers Insurance-Andy Queen Agency . . . . . . . . . . .

Farmers Insurance-Melissa Hogan Agency . . . . . . . . . .

FBC Mortgage, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frank Fletcher Auto Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Great Southern Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hideout Harley-Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Higher Vision Coaching.Training.Consulting . . . . . . . . .

Homewood Suites by Hilton-Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Innovative Processing Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joplin Metro Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E.L. Jordan, Jr., D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri . . . . . . . . .

The Light At Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

M & M Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JULY 2019

Frank Fletcher Hyundai

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MacCheesy Deluxe Mac & Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maningas Cosmetic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manpower, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEs Place, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Midwest Airend and Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

O’Brian and Associates, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ozark Christian College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paragon Architecture, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reeves Tire & Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Royal Orleans Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scott Electronic Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Southwest Waste Services, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spring River Christian Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St. Mary’s Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting Point Outreach Services LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stronghold Data, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TalentForce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U S Bank, N.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UMB Bank, n.a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Victory Ministry & Sports Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Volk’s Avanti Insurance Agency, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wildcat Glades Friends Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY 2019

JULY 3 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201

JULY 12 7:30 am JACC Morning Brew Ronald McDonald House

JULY 4 Happy Independence Day JACC Office Closed

JULY 16 9:00 am Leads Group One KOAM-TV, Joplin

JULY 5 JACC Office Closed

10:00 am Chamber Foundation Board Meeting JACC

JULY 9 9:00 am Professional Development Work Group Joplin Avenue Coffee Company

12:00 pm YPN Connections Work Group ZINC

JULY 10 8:00 am Chamber Gives Back Work Group Sami’s Family Restaurant 8:00 am E-Commerce Meetup Joplin Avenue Coffee Company 9:00 am Leads Group Two JACC

4:00 pm Military Recruiting Meeting JACC JULY 17 9:00 am Leads Group Three Precision Events 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201

12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201

JULY 22 12:00 pm Chamber Board of Directors Meeting JACC

JULY 11 4:00 pm EXPO Committee On the Border

JULY 23 11:30 am Ed Talk-Amazon Seller Central 101 JACC

4:00 pm Trails & Connectivity Work Group JACC

5:30 pm Business After Hours The Fireplace & More Store

JULY 24 9:00 am Leads Group Two JACC 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201 12:00 pm Diversity & Inclusion Work Group JACC 4:30 pm Trails & Connectivity Work Group Location TBD JULY 25 4:00 pm YPN Executive Committee JACC 5:30 pm Chamber Gives Back Camp Soroptimist JULY 31 12:00 pm YPN HYPE Lunch Club 1201

To learn more about these events CLICK HERE to visit the Chamber calendar.

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Do you sell products online?

E-Commerce Meet-Up Joplin Avenue Coffee Company | 2nd Wednesday each month | 8:00 am

Discussion Topics: Amazon Seller Central | Shopify | Walmart.com | eBay | Shopping Cart Abandonment FBA & 3rd Party Fulfillment | Shipping Software | Retargeting Pixels | Google Shopping Product Feeds | SEO | Product Photography and Video Production Social & Search Marketing | Etsy | Omni-Channel Sales Hosted by:

Add E-Commerce Meet-Up to your calendar here

SAVE THE DATE

MFG Day 2019 Lunch & Learn August 28th | Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Advanced Training and Technology Center LUNCH INCLUDED

Presentation by Jasen Jones with ACT Work Ready Communities Lunch and learn is for manufacturing HR staff to learn how to effectively use their MFG Day booth to recruit the next generation of manufacturers and to discuss workforce needs and challenges.

Add MFG Day 2019 Lunch & Learn to your calendar here. Registration required.

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located at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States 3402 South Jackson Avenue

Friday, July 12, 2019 @ 7:30-8:30 am

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