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Happy Anniversary, Happy Holidays and Thank You, Members

TOMORROW'S LEADERS TODAY 2017-2018 CLASS pg. 4

OUR MEMBERS ANNOUNCE

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Awards, announcements and opportunities inside!

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business outlook BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 Executive Committee Clive Veri Chairman of the Board

Brandon Davis

Chairman Elect of the Board

Karen Plott

Past Chairman of the Board

Jerrod Hogan Treasurer

Louise Secker

Vice Chairman Membership/ Community Development Services

Brent Baker

Co-Vice Chairman Membership/ Community Development Services

Lori Scott Dreiling

Vice Chairman Economic/Workforce Development Services

Betsy Kissel

Co-Vice Chairman Economic/ Workforce Development Services

Directors Gina Atteberry Michael Beatty Todd Chenault Jeremy Drinkwitz Donovan Edwards David Glenn Jacqueline Hackett Holly Hukill Dr. Alan Marble Randy Moore Kelli Perigo Ex-Officio Directors Sam Anselm John Bartosh Mike Gray Dr. Brad Hodson Ryan Melton Dr. Jennifer Methvin Dr. Melinda Moss Sergio Rizo Marilyn Ruestman Michael Seibert

CHAMBER STAFF Executive

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

Finance

Navon Cook Finance Director Samantha Doubledee Accounting Manager

Communications

Kirstie Smith Communications Director

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Member Services

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

Economic & Workforce Development

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

Administrative Support Lea Schroer Administrative Assistant

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

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

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

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

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

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Happy Anniversary, Happy Holidays and Thank You, Members Since October 1917, your Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business for Joplin and its trade area. For 100 years, the organization has led the way on numerous issues for local growth and success and played a direct role in the economic development of this community.

The successes of your Chamber are all around Joplin; 100 years of success and yet, we didn’t have a big 100th birthday party in October.

In early December, we typically do an open house, just a way to celebrate the holidays and ROB O’BRIAN, invite you, our members, to come by and chat with our great staff members as well as with each PRESIDENT other. It is a networking event, but one that is focused on our Chamber “family” and not about the business we all do most of the weeks of each year.

Finally, there is Thanksgiving in this month of November. When you live and work here in the Joplin area, there’s a lot to be thankful for. We have a wonderful location, easy transportation access, a mild four-season climate, good schools, lots of amenities and a growing economy. And we have our family, friends and colleagues that support us and the community organizations that help make sure everyone has something for which to be thankful. For us here at the Chamber, we are thankful for all of this and for you, our members, who provide input to our programs and support to make positive changes in our area.

So, put three months of things together and we decided to have one vast party to celebrate 100 years, the holidays and our members. This “tri-party” could have had some super creative name, but really it is exactly what it is: A chance to say thank you and happy holidays to our members and to ask you to join in a celebration of 100 years of Joplin Chamber success. Along with our sponsor, KSN, the Chamber is making this a fun lunch November 29 at our office. There will be fun, food, games and prizes, especially with the KSN bingo game. Come join us November 29 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Chamber office. We’d love to see you and say thank you for being a member.

Another way we’re looking at supporting our members is in the search for talent. The economic recovery has been strong enough long enough that it is getting difficult to find qualified employees. It’s not just a problem in Joplin, but one that is national. Every place we look, communities are trying to grow the pipeline of good workforce internally and figure out ways to attract talent to an area. With no place in the U.S. having a tremendously high unemployment rate, the old days of just raiding a place with a lot of laid-off workers is not a productive strategy; there is not “a place” to raid. Likewise, people are more focused on family and stability and less likely to move for a job, even a very good one, without assurances the job AND the community will be a good fit. So while your company may be a great place, those potential hires also want to know about this community and why they should move here. We have great resources, including our Community Profile, which can help you “sell” opportunities in this area.

As we go into 2018, we have a more aggressive plan to recruit talent to the area, talent that typically has a proven track record of strong work ethic, desire to succeed and key basic skills to help make your firm successful. That talent is military veterans. We have a great committee (which is open to anyone interested) that has been working on this for several months. The committee has provided input into a brochure any company can use to help attract the talent. The brochure is backed up with a website with more detailed information on why this is such a great area for veterans to find work and life success. And we have pinpointed several military installations for direct contact with their offices that handle the transition of serving personnel into the civilian world. One thing we believe is that the labor force in our region is generally tapped out. While there are always people who are seeking a better job, to grow our workforce in the near future, we need to tell Joplin’s story and go after a base of potential employees who already have great basic skills and may be looking for that place to call home after being in postings around the U.S. and globe.

We have a new jobs module that will be up soon on our website, and any Chamber member can post a job. But if you really want to get engaged in attracting top talent to our community (and your company), please give me a call and let me know of your interest.

This talent recruiting is just one way we are helping our members. But we, in turn, cannot do this and so many other things without your support. And, we definitely want to say thank you, so come by November 29. Our 100 years of success would not have been possible without you, and you continue to fuel our success.

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Tomorrow's Leaders Today Class of 2017-2018 Congratulations to the area high school seniors chosen for the class of 2017-2018 Tomorrow's Leaders Today. Their first session is will be Opening Retreat Wednesday, November 8.

Ashton Baker Carl Junction High School

Adrainna Lewis Carthage High School

Anna Nguyen Joplin High School

Will Bebee Carl Junction High School

Claire Orscheln Carthage High School

Francis Bartholet McAuley High School

Kate Dreiling Carl Junction High School

Daniel Estep College Heights Christian School

Dorothy Ostmeyer McAuley High School

Hope Gardner Carl Junction High School

Emma Greathouse College Heights Christian School

Annelise Pinjuv McAuley High School

Kaylie Hulette Carl Junction High School

Marlee Lett College Heights Christian School

Abby Schiefelbein McAuley High School

Joanne Kim Carl Junction High School

Peri Regan College Heights Christian School

Austin Flake Thomas Jefferson IDS

Sylvia Lawson Carl Junction High School

Taylor Ross College Heights Christian School

Riley Henson Thomas Jefferson IDS

Adyson Lyon Carl Junction High School

Navy Thompson College Heights Christian School

Javis Berlin Webb City High School

Brooks Neria Carl Junction High School

Ann Cole Joplin High School

Dayana Hernandez Webb City High School

Halle Roper Carl Junction High School

Hadley Harper Joplin High School

Caden Miller Webb City High School

Jenna Thompson Carl Junction High School

Tyler Harryman Joplin High School

Claire Mitchell Webb City High School

Heather Wallace Carl Junction High School

Hagen Hoffman Joplin High School

Emma Nordstrom Webb City High School

Jera White Carl Junction High School

Savannah Huff Joplin High School

Tyler Osterman Webb City High School

Dylan Calhoon Carthage High School

Jillian Lopes Joplin High School

Alexandra Parker Webb City High School

Jennifer Hinojoza Carthage High School

Anthony Montanez Joplin High School

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Message to the Network from Chairman Ryan S. Melton Close your eyes and think of the phrase, "The best leader I have ever been around." Who was the first person who came to mind? Awwww, I’m honored you thought of me…

All kidding aside, you are a leader. You are a leader whether your title at work says so or not. You are a leader because no matter who you are or where you are in life, people are looking to you to lead them. As humans, we have an innate need to be led.

As a leader, you will either be someone’s inspiration, much like the person you thought of earlier, or you will be someone’s example of “what not to do."

Built into the mission of YPN is to “Develop” young professionals, and we are continually striving to build great leaders in this community. What if the Joplin region was known as a leader factory?

I believe integrity is a cornerstone for any highcapacity leader. Integrity is a personal quality of fairness that we all aspire to, unless you're a dishonest, immoral scoundrel, of course. One way to describe integrity is, “Integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way." It's a personality trait we admire since it means a person has a moral compass that doesn't waver. It literally means having "wholeness" of character, just as an integer is a "whole number" with no fractions. There is a difference between behaviors and characteristics. The worst people on earth can act with integrity every now and then. People who act with integrity consistently have it as a characteristic.

Here is my challenge to you. Look at yourself in the figurative mirror of life and evaluate whether you are a leader with integrity occasionally or consistently. Your legacy as a person and a leader will be determined by what you do consistently, not just occasionally. Spend the next days, weeks and months building a consistency that people learn to expect from you. This ultimately will build trust, and trust is the doorway to meaningful relationships that can change the world.

Ryan S. Melton, Director of Service Excellence Freeman Health System

Ryan Melton, Chairman Shawn Daniel, Co-Chairman Brent Baker, Past Chairman Courtney Barnard Drew Kimble Jennifer Little Emily Marion Stephanie Onstot Tyler Overstreet Megan Tyler Whitney Warren

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New YPN Members Kasey Cowger Arvest Bank Whitney Herrod Rapha House Gabe Quick Rapha House

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Missouri American Water Company

Hope Restored

Matt Barnhart, Manager 303 East 3rd Street Check Presentation to Joplin Fire Department

Darci Peterson, Founder and Director 931 East 4th Street, Suite 213 New Office Location

The Silver Spoon Barn

Jenny Craig Weight Management

Kamber Smith, Owner 4975 East Zora Street New Membership, New Business

Hertz Car Rental

Mara Rodriguez, Store Manager 1816 South Range Line Road New Membership, New Location

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Amy McWilliams, Marketing Director 2401 East 32nd Street, Suite 11 Remodel and New Products

Ribbon provided by Countryside in the City

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Joplin Family YMCA

Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation

LegalShield/ID Shield

Economic Security Corporation - Early Head Start

Cookie Estrada, Executive Director 3404 West McIntosh Circle Drive Re-dedication of South YMCA

Sylvia Guerra, Director 3330 North Range Line Road New Membership

Kim Sanders, Board Director Panera Bread, 2401 East 32nd Street Pink Ribbon Bagel Kickoff

Debbie Markman, Resource Development Director 4230 South Richard Joseph Blvd.

Recipient of Child Care Partners Grant

STATE OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY: A REPORT FROM YOUR CHAMBER

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

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Our Members Announce presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters will host its 7th Annual Beerfest November 11 at 5 pm at Memorial Hall.

There will be lots of great food, craft beers, a silent auction and lots of fun. If you are a business owner and want to be a sponsor, or donate an item for the silent auction, or you just need more information, email greg@joplinbigbro.org or call 417.626.9244, ext. 1000.

The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau announced three local stops for the 2017 Kansas City Southern Holiday Express. The train will stop in Anderson, Missouri, at 4 pm December 11; in Joplin at 4 pm December 12; and in Pittsburg, Kansas, at 4 pm December 13. For more information, go to https:// www.visitjoplinmo.com/events/2017/kansas-citysouthern-holiday-express.

The JACC Young Professionals Network and Missouri Southern State University are seeking volunteers for the third annual Networking 101 event Thursday, November 9, at noon. Business professionals are being sought to interact with MSSU students and provide networking tips and advice. Sign up to help at http://bit.ly/2017n101. For questions, contact MSSU Career Services at hirealion@mssu.edu or 417.625.9343.

Missouri Southern State University students will no longer be saddled with additional fees on top of their tuition, following action by the Board of Governors October 20. Under the Tuition Made Simple plan set to begin in Fall 2018, the required technology, activity, parking, records, health and recreation center fees will be included in the total tuition cost.

Currently, those fees – amounting to $566 per year for full-time students taking 15 hours each semester – are assessed separately from tuition. For more information, go to www.mssu.edu.

Free OHS Webinar November 16 at 1 pm. The topic is Execution of a Confined Space Rescue: Rescuers Safety Top Priority and will be presented by guest speaker Chris Koester, owner of Priority One Safe-T, LLC. In this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn how to prepare their confined space rescuers emotionally and physically so they are confident and proficient when faced with executing a confined space rescue. To register, click here.

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Tom Sears was recently promoted to commercial banker III and area loan manager in the Joplin market of Arvest Bank. Sears, who has 12 years of commercial and agricultural banking experience, is based at 402 S. Range Line Road. In addition to being responsible for generating, evaluating, and approving commercial loans for processing, closing and servicing, Sears will lead a commercial lending team. For more information, go to www.arvest.com.

Arvest Bank recently hired Lora Phelps. Phelps will serve the Joplin and Springfield markets as a senior vice president and trust officer. She has more than 14 years of experience in similar roles with other financial institutions, and will be responsible for fiduciary account administration of personal trusts, estates, investment accounts and IRAs, among other responsibilities. For more information, go to www.arvest.com.

Through your generosity, Joplin Family YMCA staff raised $19,677 through its Annual Campaign, which will help nearly 200 children learn, grow and thrive. The top staff campaigner was Janine McNally, who personally raised $7,775 for the cause! To date, the Annual Campaign stands at $96,000, just $9,000 short of what it will take to meet their fundraising goal. For more information, go to www.joplinfamilyy.org.

The Tri-State Area Contractors Association Christmas Party is December 2 from 6-11 pm at Downstream Casino Resort, 69300 East Nee Road. Enjoy a live DJ, live and silent auctions, raffle items, photo booth and great food!

Register here.

God’s Resort, a relational, transitional housing ministry at 1501 South Pearl, is hosting its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner for its 50 residents and neighbors Sunday, November 19, from 5-7 pm. If you’d like to volunteer to serve or sign up to bring a hot dish, please call 417.553.4080. You are welcome to come to eat, as well!

Freeman Auxiliary has a new visitor shuttle at Freeman Hospital West. Named Freddie Flyer, the electric shuttle can seat up to nine passengers and is enclosed to protect visitors from the elements. The shuttle also features heating, air conditioning and spacious seating. Freddie Flyer runs weekdays 7 am-3 pm for visitor convenience.

The shuttle transports more than 18,000 visitors each

year. For more information, go to www.freemanhealth. com.

Vicky Mieseler, MS, BCCP, NCP, was recently named chief administrative officer for Ozark Center, the behavioral health division of Freeman Health System. She previously served as Ozark Center Vice President of Clinical Services.

In her new role, Mieseler assumes responsibility for the overall leadership and administration of Ozark Center. For more information, go to www.ozarkcenter.com.

Pro Musica presents the Adaskin Trio November 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 509 South Pearl. With performances described as exuberant and stirring, this trio has been lauded for “vigor, precision and stylistic certitude” as well as “spontaneity, intensity, and charm.” The concert starts at 7 pm and is open to the public at no charge with donations appreciated. For more information, call 417.625.1822, visit www.promusicajoplin.org or check out Pro Musica’s Facebook page.

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, a non-profit exhibition, education and cultural art center, announces their Main Gallery exhibit, “The 70th Annual Membership Show” and the Regional Gallery exhibit, “Carol Adamec: In a Japanese Garden.” The exhibits are open to the public through December 16. For more information, go to www.spivaarts.org.

Let My Little Puppy find a happy, healthy puppy for you directly from their network of trusted breeders. Go to www.mylittlepuppy.com to check out over 50 different breeds, or call 877.658.3176 for more information.

Joplin Schools has a list of High School Equivalency classes that are offered during the day and evenings, and an English as Second Language class. Call 417.625.5263 for more information.

With the recent retirement of Presiding Judge Chuck Brown of the City of Joplin Municipal Court, the Joplin City Council announced the appointment of his successor.

John Podleski, formerly Associate Judge for the Court, has been appointed Presiding Judge. For more information, go to www.joplinmo.org.

Six dedicated Mercy Joplin employees were honored for living the mission of Mercy by receiving values awards.

The recipients were Kristen Crawford, a registered nurse in the Mercy Hospital Joplin emergency department, for dignity; Megan Haddock, in environmental services at

Mercy Hospital Carthage, for stewardship; Amanda Hunter, a diabetes nurse practitioner for Mercy Clinic Endocrinology in Joplin, for justice; Dr. Russ Kennedy at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Stone’s Corner in Webb City, for excellence; Jill Overman, a quality improvement nurse in Joplin, for service; and Jodie Grant, operations supervisor at Mercy Hospital Columbus, for charism. For more information, go to www.mercy.net.

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Nashville Songwriters Night at Pittsburg State University for Ronald McDonald House of the Four States is November 11 at 7:30 pm in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. $20 advance tickets, $25 at the door. Go to www.bicknellcenter.com for tickets.

Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States (Ortho Four States) — the Four State Area’s largest and most comprehensive neck-to-toe orthopedic, spine, sports medicine, physical therapy, aquatic rehabilitation and interventional pain management care group and facility — announced Dr. Toby Moore, D.O., will join its dedicated Spine Care Team. For more information, go to www.orthofourstates.com.

Help The Independent Living Center purchase a new passenger van to take community members to medical appointments and to allow them to be more active in the community. Come by 2639 East 34th Street December 12 at 5 pm for happy hour, food, music, networking, raffles and drawings. For more information, go to www.ilcenter.org.

Hope Restored’s 1st annual gala event is an interactive murder mystery dinner November 3 from 7-10 pm. Due to the secret nature of all speakeasies, the location will only be shared with confirmed guests. Tickets are $75/person and all the proceeds will be used to support families in crisis right in our community! Tickets are available at www. hoperestoredjoplin.com/events---fundraisers.html or call 417.825.1006 for more information.

The Chamber is interested in your business. If you won an award, opened another office or are planning an event, let us know. We want to share your accomplishments and events with your fellow members! For our next issue, submit your announcement to kirstie@joplincc.com by November 10. Please include “Our Members Announce” in the email subject line. Find all our members in our online Membership Directory.

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Calendar of Events for November 2017 November 1 9 am Leads Group Three Roper Honda November 3 7:30 am First Friday Coffee Lafayette House November 7 9 am Leads Group One Mercy Hospital Joplin November 8 8 am Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Opening Retreat SMB Community Room, 7th and Duquesne 9 am Leads Group Two Chamber Office November 13 12 pm Business EXPO Committee Meeting Chamber Office

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November 14 5:30 pm Business After Hours Advanced Training & Technology Center November 15 9 am Leads Group Three Chamber Office 12 pm NEXUS IT Presentation Chamber Office November 17 10 am Planning Discussion-Raising Cyber Security Awareness Group Chamber Office November 20 12 pm Leadership Joplin Steering Committee Meeting Chamber Office

November 21 9 am Leads Group One SNC Squared November 23-24 Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday November 27 11:45 am Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office November 29 11:30 am-1:30 pm Member Appreciation Party/ Holiday Open House/100th Birthday Party Chamber Office

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING ACCESS Family Care.............................................. 2003

LKQ Four States...................................................... 2016

Admiral Express Office Supply............................... 2016

Lozier Corporation.................................................. 1997

Aldi.......................................................................... 2011

Madison Pet Clinic.................................................. 2004

American Family Insurance - Pam Greninger......... 2005

Mid-America Precision Products, LLC..................... 2002

Associates of Dental Arts........................................ 2008

Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad.................. 2001

Big John's Heavy Equipment.................................. 2002

Missouri Eagle, LLC................................................. 1955

Branco Enterprises, Inc........................................... 1999

Oxford HealthCare.................................................. 1978

Cardinal Detecto Mfg............................................. 2002

Ozarks Elder Law..................................................... 2015

Choice Marketing.................................................... 2003

Payroll Vault of the Four States............................... 2013

CJ's Auto Recon LLC.............................................. 2014

Powerwashing Plus L.L.C........................................ 2006

Countryside in the City........................................... 2008

Premier Surgical Institute........................................ 2015

Countryside Self Storage........................................ 2004

Project10 Challenge with Vi - Jill Tatum................. 2013

Davis CPA Group, LLC............................................ 2015

Ramsey MediaWorks, L.L.C.................................... 2002

Dr. Fly's Salon.......................................................... 2008

Roper Auto Group.................................................. 1952

The Fireplace Shoppe............................................. 2002

Santa Fe Tow Service.............................................. 2008

First Missouri Insurance Agency............................. 2006

Service Recycling.................................................... 2008

Food 4 Less............................................................. 1992

Sky Ranch Cave Springs.......................................... 2008

Galaxsea Cruises & Tours........................................ 2002

Soroptimist International of Joplin......................... 2001

The Glenn Group at Keller Williams....................... 1985

Springfield Blue Print and Photo Copy Co., Inc..... 2008

Good Vibrations...................................................... 2007

Springfield Engineering Company......................... 2001

Goodwill Industries................................................. 1996

Sun Solar LLC.......................................................... 2014

Great Plains Federal Credit Union.......................... 2004

Toner Connection, LLC........................................... 2014

Hackett Hot Wings, LLC......................................... 2003

Tropicana Bar & Grill............................................... 2007

JOMO Moving........................................................ 2015

U S Bank, N.A.......................................................... 1951

Joplin Rental Center, LLC....................................... 2008

United Healthcare of the Midwest.......................... 2016

Joplin Venetian Blind, Inc....................................... 1997

Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission............. 2008

Ralph King Body and Frame................................... 1990

Webcon, Inc............................................................ 2015

Layne Electric Company, Inc.................................. 2002

Wild About Water!.................................................. 2009

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Welcome New Members Carco Carriage Corporation dba Hertz Car Rental Automobile Renting 1816 South Range Line Road Joplin, MO 64804 417.623.6242 7331 North Highway 43 Joplin, MO 64801 417.623.1146 www.hertz.com Mara Rodriguez, Store Manager Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC True North Enterprises Consultants/Training Programs 420 South Grand Avenue, Box D Joplin, MO 64801 417.483.1646 Jimmy Burgess, Director Sponsor: Brian Kelly, JACC OneHope Wine Wine/Coffee/Corporate Gifts Joplin, MO 64804 720.841.3929 www.viaonehope.com/kimkantra Kim Kantra, Director/Cause Entrepreneur Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC; Lea Schroer, JACC TapN2Deals Advertising Agency/Marketing 1813 East 18th Street Joplin, MO 64804 417.317.6877 www.tapn2deals.com Tara Midence, Co-Owner Sponsor: Karen Bradshaw, Small Business & Technology Development Center Disaster Clean Fire & Water Damage Restoration 714 South Washington Street Neosho, MO 64850 417.609.1025 Benjamin Graham, Owner Andrea Page, Co-Owner Sponsor: Jim Kesler, JACC

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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. Visit the Chamber’s online member directory at cca. joplincc.com/businesssearch.aspx.

Invite your clients or vendors to join your 5-Star Accredited Chamber. Contact Membership Sales Strategist Jim Kesler at 417.624.4150 or jkesler@ joplincc.com.

Fill out the member application to join the Chamber at http://cca.joplincc.com/newmemapp. aspx?dbid2=mojop.

By Karen Bradshaw, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University

“The best way to predict the future is to create it."-Peter Drucker Entrepreneurship is important to the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the United States currently has about 28 million small businesses (with less than 500 employees). They generated about 65 percent of net new jobs in the U.S. since 1995. Small businesses employ over 50 percent of the working population. About 29 percent of U.S. firms are minority owned, 36 percent are women-owned, and veterans own 9 percent.

The entrepreneurial mindset is strong among youth in America. According to Ewing Marion Foundation, individuals 20 to 34 years old accounted for 25 percent of new entrepreneurs in 2015.

Providing encouragement and educational opportunities to our future entrepreneurs is vital to the U.S. economy and to consumers that will benefit from a variety of diverse new products and services.

Over the years, there have been numerous studies done to survey the interest in youth entrepreneurship. For example, the America’s Small Business Development Centers worked with The Center for Generational Kinetics to conduct a study in 2017 to examine Millennial attitudes about entrepreneurship. Millennials were born between 1977 and 1995.

The Generational Kinetics study found that 38 percent of Millennials have worked in a startup company. It also found that 30 percent of Millennials currently own a small business and that 26 percent are able to live off the income generated by their small business.

Another interesting discovery of this study was that 62 percent of Millennials said they had a dream business in mind that they would like to start, and 49 percent hope to start a business within the next three years. About 61 percent thought owning a business would offer better security than working for someone else.

Millennials realize they need assistance to be successful. The study indicated 74 percent of Millennials would be more likely to start a business if they knew where to get assistance, and with the right resources, 59 percent would start their businesses within the next year. About 55 percent of Americans consider accessing money as the most difficult aspect of starting a business.

Another national survey, “The Millennial Mind Goes to Work,” was conducted in 2014 by Bentley University's PreparedU Project. This study found 66 percent of Millennials want to start their own business. Respondents believed flexible work schedules make workplaces more productive for Millennials. They also thought health-care benefits were more important than frequent promotions and pay increases.

A 2016 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation describes Millennial entrepreneurs' attitudes. According to this report, Millennials believe the ability to quickly disseminate information is important to successful marketing.

The report reveals Millennials are more conscious about the social responsibility actions of their employees or employers. Millennials will actively seek workers and workplaces with the same ethics and ideals in order to maintain an acceptable worklife balance.

In order to inspire young people, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is celebrated during one week each November. Thousands of GEW events and competitions will be held in 170 countries to encourage and educate millions of young people around the world about entrepreneurship. MSSU has participated in GEW since it began in 2008, and will offer the following events in 2017.

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MSSU Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 Monday, November 13, 2017 Is Entrepreneurship in Your Future? (11 amnoon) Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Why Export to South Korea? (9:30-10:45 am) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Increasing Profitability through Data Analysis (1:30-2:30 pm) Thursday, November 16, 2017 Small Business Tax Tips (1-3 pm) To register or for additional information, access www.mssutraining.com.

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Small Business & Technology 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

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.

November 1 (Wednesday), 2:30-4:30 pm Location: Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) 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.

November 2 (Thursday), 1:30-4:30 pm Location: Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) Cost: $29 per business (up to two attendees) ART AS BUSINESS

This program is designed for students and members of the community who are interested in art, design and gallery work. Lisa Maione, an assistant professor with the Kansas City Art Institute, www.linkedin.com/company/ kansas-city-art-institute?trk=ppro_cprof, and Matt Myers, a costume designer, muralist and illustrator, will be the

November 8 (Wednesday), 2-3:30 pm Location: Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) Cost: $29 LISTENING TO YOUR BUSINESS

This extremely hands-on interactive training event will help you identify where your business is today and develop your vision for where you want your business to be in three years. Special attention is placed on management, marketing, finance, technology and operations.

Participants will leave this training with a better understanding of what needs to be done now in order to reach their three-year goals. A participant workbook will be provided.

November 10 (Friday), 1:30-4:30 pm Location: Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) Cost: $49 per person IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN YOUR FUTURE?

This workshop will provide helpful information on how to set yourself up for success to pursue your career goals and discuss entrepreneurship trends.

November 13 (Monday), 11 am-12 pm Location: Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) Cost: No cost Co-hosted by MSSU Career Services WHY EXPORT TO SOUTH KOREA?

This workshop, presented by a trade specialist with

featured speakers. This is a program offered through the

the Missouri Department of Economic Development,

joint effort of the MSSU Art Department and the Plaster

will cover such topics as U.S. exports to South Korea,

School of Business.

Missouri exports to South Korea, and Missouri and federal

November 7 (Tuesday), 9:30 am-12:30 pm Location: Billingsly Student Center Ballroom, MSSU Campus Cost: No cost INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

You can use the business model canvas to describe, design and pivot your business model. Come learn about this process.

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resources to assist exporters. This workshop is hosted by the Missouri Southern State University Small Business and Technology Development Center and The Robert W. Plaster School of Business. Learn more about exporting at www.export.gov/how-to-export.

November 14 (Tuesday), starting at 9:30 am Location: Cornell Auditorium Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) Cost: No cost

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Small Business & Technology 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

SMALL BUSINESS TAX TIPS

Find out the information you need to reduce your selfemployment and income tax. Tax savings strategies discussed will include: hiring your minor children, renting property from a spouse, providing tax deductible health insurance for you and your family, contribution to a

Find the full schedule of workshops at www.mssutraining.com.

retirement plan, incorporating your business, and other opportunities for a tax reduction.

November 16 (Thursday), 1-3 pm Location: Plaster Hall, MSSU (yellow signs at entrance will list room information) Cost: No cost

Why Not? Get Connected Through Leadership Joplin 2018

Alex Gandy did…..

Through being involved in Leadership Joplin, I have been challenged to grow as a leader and community member. As a person who did not grow up in the Joplin area (I am originally from St. Louis), being a participant of this program gave me the opportunity to take a deeper look at our community. Not only did I gain more understanding of the diverse businesses and organizations within our community, I came in contact with members of our community who are truly passionate about what they do and where they are located. These encounters and conversations with passionate community members made a lasting impact within my professional network. Leadership Joplin does not simply introduce you to the community; it connects you to the community. I have been able to better serve my employer because of the professional skills I have gained through Leadership Joplin.

Moreover, I am more connected and involved in my community because of the relationships I developed through Leadership Joplin.

Alex Gandy, Missouri Southern State University 2017 LJ Class Speaker - Alumni

The Leadership Joplin program provides a foundation for participants to expand their current leadership roles in the community. During the six-month course, class members develop a broad appreciation of our unique quality of life as well as an understanding of the complex opportunities they face as stewards of the community. Do you aspire to become an outstanding leader? Are you interested in cultivating productive professional relationships and a professional presence?

Then LJ 2018 is the program for you!

Begins in January │ 12 Sessions │ Concludes in June │ Motive Matters Color Code Training

The Leadership Joplin program was awarded the Programs & Campaigns Award of Excellence by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM) in 2015.

This will be our 35th year with more than 925 alumni graduating from the program.

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Get connected and sign up! Contact Ginger LaMar at 417.624.4150 or glamar@joplincc.com.

January 23 & 24, 2018 Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion Tuesday, January 23, 2018: Noon-7:30 pm. Open to businesses only for business-to-business networking, and showcasing new ideas and products. Show your business card for entry. The day ends with an auction and an evening Business After Hours (adults only, please).

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018: 10 am-4 pm. Open to the public. Showcase your products to thousands of attendees. Cost: $5/adults; kids 5 and under are free.

A Red Carpet Event: the EXPO's 26th year. Business EXPO is the region’s largest business tradeshow and networking event that provides you with new business connections, generates numerous business leads and introduces you to local businesses and products.

Sponsors:

CRUISES & TOURS

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business outlook NOVEMBER 2017 Each year during EXPO Business After Hours we host an incredible live and silent auction to raise funds for the JACC Foundation that provides education and professional development through programs such as Leadership Joplin, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today and the Young Professionals Network.

We dream BIG at JACC, so we’ve set our goal for 2018 to be the

BIGGEST auction in EXPO History…and we’re going to need

help. We have started gathering donations for the auction this year and we are looking for businesses and organizations to partner with who can provide us with items to help us meet our goal. We are looking for items of all price ranges, small to large in order to provide things that will appeal to all demographics. However, our Auction team has provided a “wish list” of items that have been a proven success in the past and we would love to see these items be the talk of the Auction...think BIG with us!

AUCTION CONTRACT Your company name listed on joplincc.com

NAME:_________________________________________

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Your company name listed on the bid sheet

COMPANY:_____________________________________

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Your company name and item listed on Auction flyer

PHONE: ________________________________________

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Display of your item at the event

EMAIL: _________________________________________

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iPad, Camera or other electronic device

2.

Mountain Bike, Elyptical or other Fitness equip.

3.

Golf, Hunting, or Camping package

4.

Original artwork from a local artist

5.

Spa package

I will deliver my item to the Chamber by January 10th

6.

Silver Dollar City Season passes or Branson pack

I would like JACC staff to pick up my item

7.

Fine Jewelry

8.

Vacation package

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Home Improvement package

10. Scooter, Vespa or 4-wheel vehicle

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DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ESTIMATED VALUE (for minimum bid)______________________

Please fax (624-4303) or email confirmation to Stephanie smcgrew@joplincc.com

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