Joplin Chamber September Business Outlook

BUSINESS OUTLOOK M

O

N

T

H

L

Y

N

E

W

S

L

E

T

T

E

R

SEPTEMBER 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

JOIN A CHAMBER WORK GROUP PAGE 3

HOT LINKS GOLF TOURNAMENT PAGE 5

CHAMBER GIVES BACK THIRD THURSDAY PAGE 7

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PAGE 12

VETERANS TRAIN FOR SPIRIT OF 9/11 22-K RUCK MARCH PAGE 18

…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 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, MOKAN Partnership 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 The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to better serve entrepreneurs and start-ups. Here are several recent improvements to Joplin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: n We have developed new co-working spaces in the newly renovated Newman Innovation Center (NIC) and in the Advanced Training & Technology Center (ATTC). Starting at only $125 per month per desk, our co-working spaces are ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers seeking community, collaboration, and learning. Co-working tenants get a desk in a shared, communal setting, with amenities such as free Internet access, JACC membership, and access to free educational programs, mentorships, and e-commerce meet-ups. n The Chamber’s new Mentorship Program is now open to entrepreneurs seeking mentors.

Topics for discussion include professional growth, leadership development, time management, and how to leverage technologies.

Toby Teeter n The Chamber launched an educational series called EdTalks, covering online marketing President and sales technologies. In July, we taught local retailers and e-retailers how to leverage Joplin Area Chamber the Amazon Marketplace to sell products on Amazon.com. In August, we taught how to of Commerce efficiently advertise on Facebook and Instagram. In September, we will cover omni-channel retailing best practices. n In May, we launched a monthly e-commerce meet-up so local businesses selling products online can share best practices and network with one another. As it turns out, there is a large, growing number of local businesses selling product online. n The Chamber, along with a group of business and community leaders, is on the verge of launching a 1 Million Cups chapter in Joplin to educate, engage, and inspire our entrepreneurs. 1 Million Cups (1MC) is based on the notion that great ideas are discussed over a million cups of coffee. 1MC is not a pitch platform, nor is it a networking event. It’s simply a chance for one to two presenting entrepreneurs to tap into the knowledge and experience of the local community in a focused and encouraging environment. n Soon, the Chamber will co-launch an “Innovation District” in collaboration with the Downtown Joplin Alliance, Missouri Southern State University, and the Small Business Development Center to cross promote and provide workspaces, educational programs, pitch competitions, mentorships, and networking opportunities.

Joplin is already an amazing place to start a business. Collectively, these new initiatives activate and organize our supportive business community to better serve and champion each other. Watch our calendar for dates on all these programs.

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

3

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

Chamber Benefit Plan Health Insurance Now Available Across Missouri Article Courtesy of Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry

With the rising cost of health insurance, many small businesses in Missouri have found themselves either priced out of the market or being forced to offer plans with fewer benefits. However, an innovative health insurance model is poised to change that for thousands of small businesses across the state.

The Chamber Benefit Plan, available statewide on August 28, is a joint effort between the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the local chambers of commerce that comprise the Missouri Chamber Federation. The health insurance offered by the Missouri Benefit Plan first rolled out to a limited number of small businesses in 2017. The plan uses an innovative multiple employer welfare arrangement model. This model enables smaller employers to join together and share in the overall claims risk by being part of larger self-funded pool. Currently 1,200 small businesses are part of the plan which is providing coverage to 17,000 Missourians.

Those numbers are expected to increase under a new law passed by the Missouri General Assembly and signed by Gov. Mike Parson.

“We are thrilled that the Chamber Benefit Plan is now marketable to all eligible businesses in Missouri. Members tell us frequently how the plan has stabilized and reduced their insurance costs while offering great coverage for their employees,” said Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “We are grateful to the leaders in the Missouri Capitol who took swift action to clear the way for small employers to gain access to medical coverage and savings that directly impact their bottom line, and we look forward to spreading the word about this valuable health insurance option.”

The plan is offered across Missouri to businesses with 2-50 eligible employees. Small employers who want to learn more, find a certified broker and listen to testimonials from Missouri small businesses can start by visiting www.chamberbenefitplan.com.

“Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is committed to simplifying health care and we’re proud to partner with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry to expand the Chamber Benefit Plan, an innovative solution that helps address the rising cost of health care for Missouri small businesses,” says Amadou Yattassaye, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri and HealthLink, Inc.

4

If you are interested in learning more about the Chamber Benefit Plan, contact Reggie Powers, reggie@joplincc.com or 417.624.4150. You may also sign up for the upcoming Lunch & Learn on September 12th located at the Joplin Chamber.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 LEADERBOARD Championship Flight

1st Place Freeman Health System Team Chad Greer | Blake Bard | Jeff Carrier | Jarrod Poyest

Closest to Pin Kyle McConnell

Longest Drive Eric Hill

2nd Place Commerce Bank Team Clive Veri | Lori Langerot | Andy Franklin | Aaron Smith 3rd Place Mercy Health System Team Jeremy Drinkwitz | Mike Wardlow | Adam Haimspeter | Joe Craigmile

A Flight

Thursday’s Golf Round Has Been Rescheduled!

1st Place State Farm Kyle Hickman Agency Team Kyle Hickman | Jared Pyatt | Bill Foster | Kellan Foster 2nd Place Pinnacle Bank Team Travis Spencer | Eric Hill | Issac Wheat | CJ Hayes 3rd Place Liberty Utilities Team Brent Baker | Aaron Doll | Adam Greek| Will Indicott

B Flight

1st Place Able Manufacturing Rick Grise | Tom Catterson | Mike Graham | John Jones 2nd Place Sparklight Business Brett James | Tyler Banks | Jeannette Royle | Chris Keller 3rd Place Keller Williams Realty Joni Good | Tim Goostree | Seth Dermott | Steve Johnson

Thursday’s Golf Round has been rescheduled!

8:00 am Registration

8:00 am Registration

9:00 am Shot Gun

9:00 am Shot Gun

5

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019 6

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Chamber Gives Back is partnering with Downtown Joplin Alliance to volunteer at Third Thursday. Third Thursday is a community cultural event where community members can enjoy local food, art, music, and shopping. Volunteer opportunities include set up, tear down and traffic control during the event.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D44ABAA2EA3F94-chamber

SEPTEMBER 2019

Chamber Gives Back at…

WHEN:

Thursday, September 19, 2019 3:15 pm – 9:30 pm WHERE:

Main Street,1st Street – 7th Street in Joplin, MO

RSVP by September 10, 2019

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 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.

7

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

PRESENTED BY…

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ribbon provided by COUNTRYSIDE IN THE CITY

Renewed Mental Health, LLC Karen Christine Scott, Owner 719 South Main Street Membership

City Pointe Beauty Academy Darlene Shepherd, Sherry Porter, Owners 501 South Madison Avenue, Suites A-C, Webb City 10 Year Anniversary

Forget Me Not Flea Market LLC Linda English, Owner 1702 South Main Street New Chamber Membership

Watered Gardens The Forge Center for Virtue and Work James Whitford, Executive Director 705 East 15th Street Completion of renovation for residents

8

Access Family Care Don McBride, CEO 530 South Maiden Lane Remodel and Expansion

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

6 Tips for Developing Realistic Business Plans

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

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

–Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Many people believe that you only need to write a business plan to obtain financing. After all, it takes time to plan. Writing a business plan is really about the mental process you go through in organizing your thoughts to see which ideas will be the most feasible and profitable. This process allows you to obtain input from other successful business owners.

If you want your business to improve and grow, effective planning is imperative. Palo Alto Software conducted a survey of almost 3,000 business people. The survey discovered that individuals who completed business plans were about twice as likely to successfully grow their companies, get financial investments, or obtain loans, as those who did not write business plans.

Following are tips for developing useful business plans.

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

1. Create, benchmark, and review your ideas. The process of putting your ideas in writing helps you to better formulate successful future actions. You will have a plan that details tangible ideas to revise, improve, and discuss with others. Writing a business plan is an ongoing process, so you need to review your plan several times a year. This process forces you to take an objective and critical look at your strategies.

2. Set goals. Defining goals enables you to look back and see if you have accomplished your annual goals for profitability and growth. The process of writing down your goals and strategies will help you be committed to achieving, measuring, and monitoring your goals.

3. Use your plan to train your employees. An operational business plan that contains your vision, goals, strategies, and policies, will enable you to train your employees. You will be able to convey how you want your business operations to function.

4. Research your target market. Remember, the success of your firm depends upon how you meet your customers’ needs. It is your customer’s perspective, not your thoughts, that will determine the success of your firm. You will need to survey your customers and prospective customers to discover their opinions regarding the types of services and products they want to purchase. Consider how, when and why they want to purchase from your firm.

5. Analyze your competition. You will need to analyze your competitors’ marketing, operational, and distribution strategies in order to write your business plan. This process will allow you to be aware of the competitive forces that affect your company. Competitive intelligence is a continual process.

6. Be realistic about your financial situation. Your plan will require you to prepare realistic and accurate financial statements (i.e., income statements and balance sheets); pro forma income statements for the next three years; monthly cash flow projections for the next year; a narrative describing your financial projections; and a break-even analysis. This process will assist you in examining the financial viability of your company currently and in the future.

In summary, remember to revise your plan as new information becomes available and your business grows. Review the plan with your business associates. Use your business plan as a guide to operating a successful business. A business plan is a living document, not a book residing on a shelf. Remember the old adage, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” You may want to consider attending a business plan workshop.

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. Participants who are MSSU SBDC clients will receive 90-day access to Live Plan.

Date: September 24 (Tues.) @ 2:00-3:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $39

9

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019 10

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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

SEPTEMBER TRAINING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Register at: www.mssutraining.com

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: September 12, 2019 (Thurs.) @ 1:30-4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $29/per business (up to 2)

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

Date: September 18, 2019 (Wed.) @ 1:30-4:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 107D n Cost: $79

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. Participants who are MSSU SBDC clients will receive 90-day access to Live Plan.

Date: September 24 (Tues.) @ 2:00-3:30pm n Location: MSSU, Plaster Hall, Room 108 n Cost: $39

SMALL BUSINESS SERIES Sign up today!

Limited spots available

Omni Channel Retailing 101 September 17 REGISTER HERE 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.

11

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

Typical charity has failed. Join True Charity, an initiative of Watered Gardens ministries, for this year’s True Charity Summit to gain a fresh perspective on the principles and practice of helping without hurting. Featuring keynote speaker Robert Lupton, author of the bestseller Toxic Charity, and a compelling lineup of breakout speakers covering topics from social enterprise to hot button issues like welfare and homelessness, this event is sure to be informative and inspiring for men and women engaged in the fight against poverty. Let’s rethink charity. Let’s reinvent it! The True Charity Summit 2019 will be held on Friday, September 13 from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm in the Billingsly Student Center at Missouri Southern State University. The Summit is intended for nonprofit leaders, charity leaders, social workers, pastors, missions and benevolence teams, and students wanting to ensure their charity work is truly empowering to the poor.

Seven CEU credits are available for social workers. For more information and to register, go to truecharity.us/summit2019.

Beer, food, music, and fun can all be found in one place September 21 - at the 10th Annual Beerfest! Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jasper & Newton Counties, all proceeds go toward funding their mentoring program, which is 100% locally funded. Local craft beers, restaurants, and musicians will be at the event. There will also be a silent auction with something for everyone, including discounts to area businesses. Admission starts as low as $25 (if you purchase in advance at joplinbigbro.org/events), with discounts for both military and students. Designated drivers can get into the event for just $10, and the entrance fee includes all you want to eat and drink within the festival.

Doors open at 5:00 pm for VIP ticket holders and 6:00 pm for General Admission on September 21 at Memorial Hall in downtown Joplin. This event is a wonderful way to support a local nonprofit. For more information, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Facebook page or go to joplinbigbro.org/events.

Sponsorships are still available, anything from an ad in the event program to T-Shirt Sponsors. For inquiries about attending, providing an auction item or sponsoring Beerfest, call 417.626.9244.

Join Mercy Hospital Joplin for Heart to Heart on Healthy Living talks the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:00 pm in the Mercy Hospital Joplin Conference Room 1. Topics include healthy eating, exercise, and every day things you can do to take action for heart health. The next session will be Tuesday, September 10. Register to attend at www.mercy.net/ HearttoHeart.

Joplin Supply Company is proud to be celebrating 120 years in business and is grateful for all your support. If you’re in the area make sure to stop by their renovated showroom at 302 South Michigan and keep an eye out for events as they 12 continue to celebrate our great city!

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE PRESENTED BY…

5 Star Impressions has teamed up with Cleaning For A Reason, an international nonprofit serving cancer patients through free house cleaning. The owners have a mission to make a difference for families in their community and now want to extend that mission to include charitable cleans for households battling cancer. “5 Star Impressions loves giving back to our community,” said co-owner Shannon Ranz. “We know the devastation and toll that cancer puts on individuals and their families and we want to help.” Through partnership with Cleaning For A Reason, Neatly Nourished Cleaning Services assists cancer patients by cleaning two homes per month for two consecutive months free of charge. This will be an ongoing service to cancer patients residing in Joplin and the surrounding areas. “We’re thrilled to help with the cleaning so that cancer patients can focus on more important things,” said co-owner Dena Ranz. 5 Star Impressions is a family-owned cleaning business dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with clients. The company prides itself on customer service and a high-quality finished product by using only professional quality products and paying special attention to details. Services range from one-time deep cleaning to weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly Cleaning Maintenance Programs. For more information, go to www.5starimpressionsjoplin.com.

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is excited to host its 5th Annual Safe Kids Downtown Dash and Safety Fair. This FREE event will take place in a new location for 2019. Races will take place at 15th & Joplin Avenue on Saturday, September 28. The fun run is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The morning will also include a Safety Fair featuring all kinds of fun activities. In partnership with the City of Joplin, The Alliance will be closing Joplin Avenue the morning of the 28th for the Downtown Dash from 10th-16th Streets. Onsite registration for the run will begin at 7:45 am. Registration is open and can be found at www.theallianceofswmo.org.

Attention Vendors! Booth space is available for ONLY $20!

Secure your spot today by contacting Christine Boyd at 417.782.9899 or cboyd@theallianceofswmo.org.

As summer winds down and kids return to school, George Washington Carver National Monument reminds you that they offer free educational programs for visiting schools, workshops for teachers and museum educators, and educational programs and events year-round. Prairie Day is also right around the corner on September 14. This is their annual event which entices visitors to explore life on the prairie during the latter half of the 19th century, and includes music, wagon tours, costumed historic demonstrations, and the incredible spirit and dedication of over a hundred volunteers! More information will be available on the park’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ GeorgeWashingtonCarverNM/.

Pro Musica is pleased to present the Miró Quartet on Thursday, September 19 at First Community Church, 2007 East 15th Street in Joplin. The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets and for the past 20 years has performed on the world’s most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from passionate critics and audiences alike. Based in Austin, TX and thriving on the area’s storied music scene, the Miró takes pride in finding new ways to communicate with audiences of all backgrounds while cultivating the tradition of chamber music. The concert starts at 7:00 pm and is open to the public at no charge with donations appreciated.

The public performance of the Miró Quartet is sponsored, in part, by the Bramlage Willcoxon Foundation and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. For more information: http://promusicajoplin.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/ ProMusicaJoplin/.

Do you have a teenager learning to drive? Or do you or another adult you know need a refresher on how to drive defensively? Help keep us all safer on the road: The Alliance of Southwest Missouri periodically holds defensive driving courses for both teens and adults. The next teen class will be on Saturday, September 14. For the next adult class schedule, contact The Alliance at 417.782.9899, check their website, www.allianceofswmo.org, or stop by their office at 1601 South Wall Avenue.

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 still open at https://register.chronotrack. com/r/50730.

Are your kids (or you) back in school? Then it’s time for you to get back at it with the 5 Star Nutrition Back

At It Nationwide Weight Loss Challenge! Between August 21 and October 6, visit 5 Star Nutrition at 1702 South Range Line Road, Suite 4 to weigh in. Find more information at www.5starnutritionusa.com/ backatitchallenge. Over 60 prizes and $5,000 are up for grabs! There is no charge to enter.

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Christa Tullis has changed the name of her wellness center to Blue Feather Wellness, and moved to a more convenient location, 411 East 7th Street in Joplin. Treat yourself to massage, flotation therapy and their Select Wellness Services.

Whether your goal is whole-body relaxation, heightened focus or simply better health, Blue Feather Wellness can help. Call 417.499.6618, check their website www.bluefeatherwellness. com, or find them on Facebook today!

Connect2Culture (C2C) and Spiva Center for the Arts (Spiva) are pleased to announce that their month-long crowdfunding effort for The Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (The Cornell Complex) far exceeded expectations. The crowdfunding effort, held June 3–July 3, 2019, began with a $5,000 match from an anonymous donor – making the initial goal for this specific campaign $10,000 (i.e. $5,000 from the match, plus $5,000 in other contributions). All crowdfunding contributions were accepted through “Cause Momentum,” a crowdfunding platform powered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Due to the generosity of this community, the initial $5,000 was raised before deadline and the anonymous donor was inspired to match all donations, surpassing the initial $5,000 match, through the deadline (i.e. overall, the anonymous donor matched, dollar-for-dollar, for all donations to the month-long effort). By July 3, 2019, a grand total of $20,710 had been raised through the monthlong crowdfunding effort. The Cornell Complex Launch Party, hosted by C2C and Spiva on Monday, June 3, 2019, at the site location, was the official kick-off of this specific crowdfunding effort. The event attracted over 175 attendees, bringing together city and state officials, donors, arts and cultural organizations, and citizens in support of The Cornell Complex. It was there that C2C and Spiva announced they had exceeded the $14 million amount needed to fulfill the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Joplin and move forward with the project. Cash received, at that time, was reported totaling $5,132,783. Pledges from 192 individuals, businesses, foundations, and groups totaled $14,658,216. Efforts to continue positive momentum and reach the ultimate fundraising goal of $16 million for The Cornell Complex sparked the creation of this month-long crowdfunding effort. C2C and Spiva would like to thank all generous donors who contributed to this crowdfunding project. Money raised during the month-long crowdfunding effort will contribute to the $16 million ultimately needed (continued on next page)

13

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

for the The Cornell Complex. To date, including the crowdfunding effort contributions, a total of $14,756,070 has been pledged to the project by 234 individuals, businesses, foundations, and groups. When completed, The Cornell Complex will advance the revitalization of downtown Joplin and provide a new home for area arts in a state-ofthe-art facility. Those interested in Joplin’s future home for the arts can see renderings, details, and donate at www. cornellcomplex.org/.

Join the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism for the 6th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament on Saturday, October 5 at Claythorne Lodge, 1329 NW 100th Street, Columbus KS! Registration starts at 8:00 am. Entry fee is $90 per person and includes lunch, a t-shirt and 100 clays. Four person teams or individual participants are welcome, with registration limited to the first 200 paid participants. There is also a silent auction and raffle. Net proceeds benefit Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism programs. Register online or download the registration form at www.ozarkcenter.com/clays. For additional information, call 417.347.7725.

U.S. Cellular is excited to announce that they have a new store leader! Stop by and meet their new manager, Cassidee Edwards. They are excited to get involved in our community through JACC. The Wildcat Glades Friends Group presents Wild 417, where Nature and Art collide! Join them creekside in Wildcat Park for the most unique runway show you’ll ever see. Local stylists will transform models into nature-inspired beauties from the 417 area code. Animals, plants, flowers . . . nothing is off limits! Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple; cocktail dress is recommended. For more information, visit www. wildcatglades.org, email reservations@wildcatglades.org, or call 417.708.7713. Limited seating is available, so RSVP today!

St. Mary’s Elementary School, part of the Joplin Area Catholic School System, is excited to announce their new Early Learners program for 2-year-olds! A special curriculum is being designed for their youngest learners. Classes are held from 8:00-11:00 am each morning, with an option of attending Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday classes. Early Morning Care is available from 7:30-8:00 am each morning as a convenience to parents, and there is no charge for this service. Early Learners do not have to be potty trained, but should be working toward that goal by wearing pull-ups to school. For more information about the program, please contact Principal Joanne Lown at jlown@jacss.org.

St. Mary’s educates children from 2 years old through grade 5.

God’s Resort, 1501 South Pearl Avenue, welcomed Beau Hamlin as Future Campus Director and the newest staff member in August. The Christ-centered, transitional housing ministry broke ground in July in preparation for two new five-plex apartment buildings. Construction is scheduled to begin this autumn.

14

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

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 fall inventory – visit today! Located on the first floor of Freeman Women’s Center, 1532 West 32nd Street, 417.347.7465. Follow them at https://www.instagram. com/pinkdoorboutiquefhs/ or https://www.facebook.com/ PinkDoorBoutique/.

Urban Art Gallery, 511 South Main Street in Joplin, is a gallery known as having unique, one-of-a-kind artisan works for sale in a retail shop that is also a gallery that hosts local artist shows. For the month of September, the gallery presents Connie Miller with her show “Body Languages.”

Her reception will be on September 5 during First Thursday Artwalk from 5:30-8:30 pm. Once an art teacher in Kansas City, Connie does acrylic paintings of colorful shapes and backgrounds of people in poses but never with a face. Her acrylic paintings are in a modern and contemporary style with bright colors that exude light and joy using color theory. Urban Art will also host a Fun and Learn workshop on September 23 from 6-7:30 pm painting masks with use of color theory and whimsy for $25. Paint, masks, and instruction from Connie, with snacks included. RSVP now to urbanartjoplin@gmail.com or call 417.438.5931.

Visiting Angels is excited to return to Joplin. They will be at a temporary location, 908 East 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801.

The new permanent location will be at 1736 South Main Street, Joplin, MO 64804 when remodeling is complete. You can continue to reach them at 417.781.1000.

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

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

If you are in the manufacturing field and interested in exhibiting at this year’s event, please contact loni@joplincc.com.

REGISTER NOW

Economic Growth Tour

October 18, 2019 8:00am-1:00pm (lunch provided) REGISTER AT

gold sponsor:

http://cca.joplincc.com/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MOJop&evtid=616350&class=E

lunch sponsor: 15

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019 16

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Trails & Connectivity Work Group Hosts Ryan McFarland, Inventor of Strider Bikes, to Talk About the All Kids Bike Program

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Program is designed to provide an inclusive learn-to-ride opportunity packed with fun, gratification and success.

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC), Trails & Connectivity Work Group is excited to announce their fundraising campaign to assist Joplin Schools in bringing the All Kids Bike program to the district’s Kindergarten physical education classes. The curriculum and bikes are provided by All Kids Bike and the Strider Education Foundation.

Joplin Schools and Trails & Connectivity teamed up earlier in the year to begin the process of bringing the Kindergarten PE LearnTo-Ride Curriculum, offered through All Kids Bike and the Strider Education Foundation.

The goals of the All Kids Bike program are to instill confidence for the classroom, home and community. Christina Williams with the JACC Trails & Connectivity Work Group shares, “We have the opportunity to help Joplin Schools implement this program for every kindergarten student for years to come - a huge step toward creating a healthier, safer, and more economically attractive Joplin. By creating hundreds of new bike enthusiasts every school year, our kids grow up to support a bike friendly city.”

Ryan McFarland, inventor of Strider Bikes, was present to kick off the fundraising campaign. Mr. McFarland invented Strider Bike in 2007 for his son. Through community support, Strider Bikes quickly gained success. In 2014 the Small Business Administration named Mr. McFarland Small Business Person of the Year. Strider Education Foundation was formed in March of 2017 and All Kids Bike launched in November of 2018. The program is being taught in 94 kindergarten PE programs, has impacted 28,500 kids, and is currently active in 16 states.

Once the fundraising goal of $3,000 per elementary school is met, this program will provide curriculum, teacher support, 22 Strider bikes, pedal conversion kits, and helmets for each school. “Cycling is a lifetime sport that promotes wellness from childhood into adulthood. We are thrilled to have the chance to bring this enhancement to our PE curriculum so that every Joplin kindergartener can take advantage of the program,” said Dr. Melinda Moss, Superintendent of Joplin Schools.

If you are interested in assisting the Trails & Connectivity Work Group and Joplin Schools in reaching their fundraising goal, you may contact the Chamber at 417.624.4150.

About Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce To improve the economic prosperity and quality of life in the Joplin region; and to be the principal advocate for, and provider of services to, its business community.

About JACC, Trails and Connectivity Work Group To support the expansion of existing trails and bike routes into a sustainable system of transportation and recreation that links neighborhoods, parks, and urban areas across the city and beyond.

17

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

Veterans Utilize Trails to Help Redefine The Terrain Thank you to our YPN program sponsor…

2019-2020 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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

18

Ted Donaldson, Co-founder along with his wife, Amy, of Compass Quest Veterans Advocacy Group in Joplin MO. Compass Quest provides supportive services to veterans and family members in the local area. Ted is a 32 ½ year veteran of the US Air Force where he served as a C-5 Flight Engineer with over 6,000 flying hours including combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ted and Amy are also members of Saginaw Baptist Church which is where Compass Quest began as a ministry in 2014.

A local veteran services non-profit, Compass Quest Veterans Advocacy Group, is utilizing the Frisco Greenway Trail in Joplin to help train and prepare for its annual endurance event, the Compass Quest 22-Kilometer Ruck March.

This event has been held for the last five years as a way to raise awareness for the issue of veteran suicides. This year, the Ruck March will be to honor those lost since the onset of the Global War on Terror beginning with the events of September 11, 2001. The event name this year is the Spirit of 9/11 22-K Ruck March and will be held on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Joplin, MO with registration starting at 9:00 AM. The event will start and end at the Redings Mill Bridge and a portion of the Ruck will be along the Wildcat Glades trail that follows Shoal Creek.

Compass Quest was founded in 2014 by Ted and Amy Donaldson who both served in the US Air Force during the Global War on Terror as military aviators.

They flew combat missions during their service. Ted also flew combat missions during the first Persian Gulf War as well as Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

He was medically retired after sustaining an injury during an Enduring Freedom airlift mission. Amy served for nine years and logged over 1,200 hours of flying before experiencing a traumatic sinus injury which ended her flying career.

Many people ask two questions when they learn of these events – What and Why? What is a ruck march and why do a ruck march? First, a Ruck March is a common military term and activity which means to pack your individual military gear into a pack or “Ruck Pack” and then march or move with your unit to a new location while carrying your “Ruck.” Hence, the term Ruck March. That answers the what, so now the why.

Military service members, veterans and their family members often find themselves learning to navigate new terrain. The terrain may be topographic or geographic. It can also be spatial or seasonal. Sometimes the terrain is a point in time in their career or the point of transition from military to civilian. It’s the terrain of life and it is affected by duty, promotions, locations, austerity, family, community, amenities and many other influences, including combat. This terrain and its obstacles and difficulties are navigable because of factors such as training, skill development, maturity, discipline and camaraderie.

One thing we learn in the military is that we endure these challenges as a team. We truly understand the meaning of teamwork and we also understand that to accomplish the mission we must rely on our teammates, wingmen, battle buddies and others to help us complete the task. Whether it is a 12-month deployment to a combat zone or a 10-mile full ruck march, we help each other to meet the challenges of the mission.

Another reason why we ruck is the Joplin community also has a US Army Reserve MP unit and MO National Guard Engineer unit who will both deploy into combat operations later this year. We need to support these community members and their families as well.

This answers the why – we do it with others so that when we get to the end we know we have accomplished an arduous task with the help and camaraderie of others. We endure together.

Our efforts at Compass Quest to help other veterans is driven by the desire to ensure no one is left behind. Whether it’s about navigating services within the VA or connecting to services and providers in the local area, we work as a team to help transitioning military and veterans overcome obstacles that hinder the pursuit of wellness.

Along the way, we hope to provide veterans who struggle with moral injuries and post traumatic stress the tools that help them heal. When we train by carrying our Ruck along the Frisco Greenway Trail, we are transported to another time. A time when we Rucked with our fully loaded packs for seemingly eternal (continued on next page)

distances as a team. We sweat and struggled but we also laughed and joked. When it was over, we had a shared experience that concluded with a “Well Done” for having completed the task. We also made sure we left no one behind. This is an integral component of who we are as veterans. Each military service has a set of core values and a creed. In each service’s creed is the term “Leave no one behind!” As veterans, we also subscribe to a set of core values and a creed that drives us to ensure no one is left behind.

Since 9/11, the total casualties in all theaters of operations for all military members is 7,010 deaths as of August 3, 2019. The total wounded is 52,8651. We find ourselves having navigated 18 years of time and terrain since the Global War on Terror began. Citizens don’t have to support the wars but our country must support those who have died or been wounded defending our nation. We also need to help those who have invisible wounds.

During this same time, it’s estimated almost 144,000 veterans and serving military have taken the final act to relieve their pain by committing suicide. That number is greater than the combined US military death casualties from all the wars in which we’ve fought since the beginning of the Vietnam war. It’s also greater than all those unaccountedfor POW/MIAs since the beginning of World War II. These suicides left holes in families and communities which never fully heal.

Compass Quest has been hosting practice rucks along the Frisco Greenway Trail for the past 4 weeks. We will continue to practice each Monday evening until September 9 at 6:00 PM at the Crowder College parking lot in Webb City along the Frisco Greenway Trail. We are currently doing approximately 8 kilometers or about 5-mile practice rucks but our goal is 22 kilometers or almost 14 miles on September 14! We advise participants to pack light but bring plenty of water. Participants meet lots of new trail users along the way and there is often opportunity to discuss the event and talk about service to our country. This is another important component of this experience, sharing our stories with others. If you want to join us, call Compass Quest for details at 417.438.8387, email us at vetinfo@compassquest.org or sign up on the event page: www.facebook.com/ events/1299626853531755/.

Navigating the terrain of life can be challenging especially when going it alone. An integral part of navigating terrain is the compass. In our programs, compass is used as a verb and defined as “to gain with effort.” We gain by helping each other along the way and in the process learn about overcoming adversity by using the strength of the group. Join us for a practice and get to know some of our area veterans. Your efforts will offer the moral support our participants need and will inspire our endeavors to provide outreach and healing as we navigate the terrain.

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

1. https://dod.defense.gov/News/Casualty-Status/

http://cca.joplincc.com/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?afgm 19

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 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.

Soulgarden, Inc. Marketing/Credit Card Processing/ Digital Media 1027 South Main Street, Suite 350 Joplin, MO 64801 417.782.1780 Priscilla McKinney, President Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Little Bird Marketing Marketing Research & Marketing Companies 1027 South Main Street, Suite 350 Joplin, MO 64801 417.782.1780 www.littlebirdmarketing.com Priscilla McKinney, CEO Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Relay for Business Credit Card Processing/Payment Processing 1027 South Main Street, Suite 350 Joplin, MO 64801 417.782.2334 www.relayforbusiness.com Priscilla McKinney, President Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Skylark Advertising Digital Media Solutions 1027 South Main Street, Suite 350 Joplin, MO 64801 417.782.1780 www.skylarkadvertising.com Priscilla McKinney, President Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Clear Entertainment and Marketing Group LLC Marketing Research & Marketing Companies 186 Payne Stewart Drive, Suite C Branson, MO 65616 417.266.6099 www.clearemg.com Priscilla McKinney, CEO Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

20

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Urban Art Gallery Art Gallery 511 South Main Street Joplin, MO 64801 417.438.5931 Facebook Linda Teeter, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

American Advertising Federation-Heartland Non-Profit Organization/Civic Organizations P.O. Box 1452 Joplin, MO 64802-1452 417.782.1780 www.aafheartland.com Priscilla McKinney, President Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

YouNique Ent, LLC Office Services/Public Relations/Event Planner 1209 South Pennsylvania Avenue Joplin, MO 64801 417.396.8047 www.youniqueentllc.com Lori Rose, Owner/CEO Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

LimeLight Marketing Marketing Research & Marketing Companies 402 North Broadway Street Pittsburg, KS 66762-3919 620.308.6998 www.limelightmarketing.com Brandee Johnson, CEO Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Food Mart Convenience Stores/Gas 3308 East 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.782.3113 Raj Chaudhari, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Beyond Credit Card Processing/Payment Processing 2201 Mississippi Avenue Joplin, MO 64804 417.434.1456 www.getbeyond.com Brad Withrow, Business Solution Advocate Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Michael Brockett dba CSC Health Health Education 3402 Sunset Drive Joplin, MO 64804 918.630.3978 www.simplycommonsense.org Michael Brockett, Principal Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

5 Star Impressions Cleaning Services – Residential and Commercial 4016 East 15th Place Joplin, MO 64801 913.602.4198 www.5starimpressionsjoplin.com Dena Ranz, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Social Grove Consultants/Health Education/Advocacy 2401 East 32nd Street, Suite 10-171 Joplin, MO 64804 417.850.1814 www.socialgrove.org Ashton Chapman, Co-Founder & Principal Strategist Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Main Street Axe Company LLC Recreation/Sports 215 South Wall Avenue Joplin, MO 64801 and 216 South Broadway Street Pittsburg, KS 66762 620.266.1685 www.mainstreetaxe.com Michelle Fowler, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC Ghetto Tacos Food Truck/Caterers 4582 East 7th Street Joplin, MO 64801 417.438.4592 Facebook Carletta Renteria, Owner Sponsor: Reggie Powers, JACC

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber.

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

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING… Advance Family EyeCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced Family Medicine & Wellness Center . . . . . . . .

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anchor Stone Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aspire Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Atlas Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Atlas Safe Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sharon Beshore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Binky Guy Custom T’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boyd Metals of Joplin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Doris Carlin Team, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

City Pointe Beauty Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community Bank & Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Cox HealthPlans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Federal Protection, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fresh Ideas at Missouri Southern State University . . . . .

Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hackett Hot Wings, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Henkle’s Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity & Restore . . . . . . . . .

PRESENTED BY… 2003 1999 1999 2015 2010 2005 2012 2009 2011 1995 2017 1986 2009 1981 1998 2016 1999 2016 1995 2003 2010 1999

Joplin Industrial Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KOA Kampground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lakeland Office Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Millennium Family Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Missouri Southern State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri . . . . . . . . . .

Rapha House International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

S & S Security Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schlotzsky’s Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Simple Simon’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snodgrass Collision Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Stevenson Law Office, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steve’s Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toner Conection, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U.S. Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viking Line, Inc., dba Viking Trailways . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weed Whackers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Westside Collision Tire & Auto LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1986 2004 1988 1999 1986 2012 2013 2001 1995 2017 1994 2016 2017 2013 2016 2014 1990 1989 2001 2010

SEPTEMBER 2019

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE

Lunch & Learn Sponsored by

September 12 @ 12:00–1:00 pm LIMITED SPOTS | LUNCH INCLUDED http://cca.joplincc.com/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MOJop&evtid=674916&class=E 21

BUSINESS OUTLOOK SEPTEMBER 2019

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.

Do you sell products online?

E-Commerce Meet-Up O-Gah-Pah Coffee Roaster | 2nd Wednesday each month | 8:00 am 2361 South Outer Road

(between UniFirst and Sandstone Gardens)

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:

22

Add E-Commerce Meet-Up to your calendar here

KEEP UP WITH ALL OF OUR EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AT JOPLINCC.COM, OR SIGN UP FOR TEXT ALERTS AND RECEIVE REMINDERS FOR THE EVENTS YOU CHOOSE.

jacc MORNING BREW

presented by

sponsored by and located at 4722 East 32nd Street

Friday, September 6, 2019 7:30-8:30 am RSVP online at www.joplincc.com –OR– by calling 417.624.1996

sponsored by LOCATION UPDATE!

located at EMERSON EVENT CENTER

2703 East 32nd Street, Suite 5 presented by

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | 5:30-7:00 pm RSVP online at www.joplincc.com –OR– by calling 417.624.1996

Good Morning Joplin presented by

sponsored by

located at

NORTH END ZONE FACILITY

RSVP by September 23

$12 if pre-paid online at www.joplincc.com $14 if billed or at the door

3950 East Newman Road

Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:15 am – Breakfast • 7:30 – Program

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