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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce | 320 East 4th Street | Joplin, MO 64801 | 417.624.4150 WWW.JOPLINCC.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/JOPLINCHAMBER | TWITTER.COM/JOPLINCHAMBER

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our members announceINSIDE

98TH ANNUAL BANQUET experience the magicSee all the winners on pages 4-5

PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

A Higher Level p. 3

race to bronzejoplin vs. springfield

Photo courtesy of Storm Stanley

PRESENTED BY

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2015-2016 Executive Committee

David Glenn CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Karen Plott CHAIRMAN ELECT OF THE BOARD

Randy Moore PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

James Richards TREASURER

Louise Secker VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESKim Woodard CO-VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESClive Veri VICE CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICESLori Scott Dreiling CO-VICE CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Directors Ex-Officio Directors Gina Atteberry Sam Anselm Michael Beatty John Bartosh Brad Beecher Mike Gray Brandon Davis Lindsey Hayes Donovan Edwards Dr. C.J. Huff Jacqueline Hackett Dr. Alan Marble Holly Hukill Dr. Jennifer Methvin Charles Keeter Matt Proctor Kelli Perigo Marilyn Ruestman Gary Pulsipher Michael Seibert

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Staff ExecutiveRob O’Brian, CEcD PRESIDENTTonya Sprenkle VICE PRESIDENTLisa Kelly EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Member ServicesGinger LaMar, IOM DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES & DEVELOPMENTStephanie McGrew MEMBER EVENTS PRODUCER Martha Getz MEMBER EXPERIENCE COORDINATORCynthia Marlow MEMBER SUCCESS STRATEGIST

Communications & FinanceKirstie Smith COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Wendy Brunner-Lewis COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Cindy Weiss FINANCE DIRECTORSamantha Doubledee FINANCE COORDINATOR

Economic & Workforce DevelopmentSteve Russell NEWMAN INNOVATION CENTER DIRECTOR Kevin Welch DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ATTRACTION Cary Beasley, IOM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGERMark Turnbull DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL STRATEGIES

Administrative SupportLea Schroer NEWMAN INNOVATION CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Melissa Winslow ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Board of Directors Sponsors

Platinum Level City of Joplin Downstream Casino Resort The Empire District Electric Company KOAM-TV/FOX 14 – KFJX Stronghold Data LLC

Chairman LevelAMI Radio GroupCommerce BankEaglePicher Technologies, LLCFreeman Health SystemGeneral MillsJoplin Floor DesignsJoplin Globe Publishing CompanyJoplin Regional Business JournalJoplin Supply CompanyKODE-TV/KSNF-TVLamar Outdoor Advertising Lancaster SignsMercy Hospital JoplinMissouri Southern State UniversitySouthwest Missouri BankUS Bank, N.A.

President LevelBKD, LLPCommunity Bank & Trust (CBT)Roper HondaShow Me The Ozarks Magazine

Director LevelArvest BankChoice MarketingConnell Insurance, Inc.Lakeland Office Systems, Inc.Motive MattersWeed Whackers, Inc.

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801Phone: 417.624.4150Fax: 417.624.4303www.joplincc.com

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Your Chamber celebrated 98 years during its recent annual banquet. It’s a great event, not because it’s an acknowledgement of the many successes the Chamber had this past year, as in every year, but because it’s an opportunity to recognize people who have a deep passion for their craft and this community.

Even when the economy is stronger, small businesses have to take serious stock of how they operate and what they can do to thrive. This year’s Small Business of the Year winners are notable because of their high level of commitment to serving their customers. Data Graphics is best known as a custom printing operation, but in recent years has expanded its base of products to include a wide array of promotional items that help its customers promote their own businesses. The winner in the 10+ employee category, Boyd Metals, has grown by adding to its capacity to custom fabricate steel and other metal products to rigid specifications demanded by its expanding customer base. In the not-for-profit sector, Habitat for Hu-

manity is well recognized for its immediate and continuing efforts to help provide good housing for people displaced by the tornado. But more recently, the organization has expanded its opportunities with ReStore, providing people a place to find low-cost items for their own homes, with the funds generated supporting Habitat’s ongoing efforts.

Our Industries of the Year are great representatives of the fact that, large or small, our companies have a great impact. Our large In-dustry of the Year, Able Manufacturing & Assembly, has been a recognized name in Joplin for 60 years. Beginning with a single product line, making Bunny Brad trucks, the company today is engaged in a number of parts and complete installations across a variety of sectors. Thirty years ago, the company was purchased by the Hillenbrand family, who led the company to diversify. With the economic downturn in 2009, many of the company’s major customers lost business, in turn causing a significant negative impact on this local firm. However, the family continued to support the firm and, with a new direction and local support, the company has grown its work-force by 20 percent in the last year and continues to find new opportunities.

Our Small Industry of the Year, Component Packaging, began 18 years ago. It was also a family-owned business and one of the first companies to locate in the newly opened Crossroads Park. About 10 years ago, the original owners were bought out by Lori and Mike Magoulis, who began taking the firm in new directions. The company has expanded its customer base to more than 30 customers across the U.S. As the company has grown, it has faced significant cost challenges from Chinese competitors, but has met the chal-lenge by becoming the top-quality, customer-focused firm in its arena. Today the company’s 30 employees push an average of two million packages a week out to its customers.

And then there are the Golden Apple winners: K-2nd grade – Michelle Young, Jefferson Elementary School; 3rd-5th grade – Lisa Satter-field, College Heights Christian School; 6th-8th grade – Julie Pettyjohn, St. Peter’s Middle School and 9th-12th grade – John Atteberry, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School. All of these teachers personify the commitment to quality education and dedication to student success in all of our area schools, public and private.

Kudos, too, to Cleo Copeland, the winner of this year’s Arty Award. While business and education play major roles in the success of a community, the arts add to a community’s soul. Cleo’s enthusiasm for all things art energizes anyone who works with her.

The Chamber’s Young Professional of the Year is Shawn Daniel of Commerce Bank. Shawn’s dedication to the YPN’s community ser-vice projects made him an easy choice for his peers. And the YPN’s Rookie of the Year award went to Stephanie Onstot of The Alliance of Southwest Missouri.

Finally, a warm congratulations to Peggy Fuller, the Chamber’s Outstanding Citizen. Peggy has a strong commitment to enhancing both the arts and education in our area. She was a founding member and is currently Chairman of the Joplin Schools Bright Futures program. She was an original Teaching Reading to Every Kid coach when the Chamber began that program a decade ago. She has also been a strong supporter of Spiva and Pro Musica.

These companies and individuals remind us that great, positive things happen every day. The companies and organizations are com-mitted to their employees and the community. The individuals give of their time, talent and treasure to lend a helping hand, to raise others up and to make this a better place. And all of them are an inspiration for all of us to reach for a higher level.

Rob O’Brian, President

A Higher Level

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CONGRATULATIONSto the 98th Annual Banquet Winners, Announced at the Annual Banquet April 23

1-10 Employees DataGraphics Printing

Peggy Fuller Southwest Missouri Bank

Large Industry of the Year Able Manufacturing & Assembly, LLC

11-50 Employees Boyd Metals of Joplin

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Not-for-Profit Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity

OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR

Small Industry of the Year Component Packaging

Presenting Sponsor: Innovative Objects

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CONGRATULATIONSto the 98th Annual Banquet Winners, Announced at the Annual Banquet April 23

K-2nd Grade Michelle Young

Jefferson Elementary School

The 98th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors:

INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR

Small Industry of the Year Component Packaging

ARTY AWARD

Cleo Copeland Cleo’s Picture Framing & Design

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AWARDS

Stephanie Onstot, Rookie of the Year Shawn Daniel, YP of the Year

& YPN Service Award

GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS

3rd-5th Grade Lisa Satterfield College Heights Christian School

6th-8th Grade Julie Pettyjohn

St. Peter’s Middle School

9th-12th Grade John Atteberry

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School

Presenting Sponsor: Innovative Objects

Gold Sponsor: Downstream Casino Resort

Venue Sponsor: Missouri Southern State University

Highlight Video Sponsor: KOAM-TV

Picture Sponsor: Storm Stanley

Emcees/Entertainment: Siblings Improv

Best Use of Banquet Theme Centerpiece Winner: Arvest Best Use of Company Theme Centerpiece Winner: Vatterott

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Message to the Network from Chairman Nicole Brown

April marked the changing of the guard in Young Professionals Network (YPN) leadership. I am grateful for the opportunity to step into the chair role with Brent Baker as co-chair. Lindsey Hayes did an excellent job of leading the organization in 2014-2015, and I would like to extend a personal thank you for her service. The executive team, made up of returning members Shawn Daniel, Jake Heisten, Ryan Melton, Greg Sutton, Megan Tyler, Christina Williams and Lindsey Hayes, along with new executive team members Jennifer Little and Stephanie Onstot, convened for the annual planning retreat in mid-April. The membership provided feedback for the retreat at the quarterly meeting in March. Members weighed in on initiatives they would like to add, change, continue and discontinue in the coming year. Many people in the community are surprised to learn YPN is only seven years old. Growing to 185 members in 2015, we have completed 2,020 hours of volunteer activities in the community. These hours only include those completed at YPN events and barely scratch the surface of the impact young professionals have in the community. Recently, a challenge was issued for four percent of the YPN membership to serve on the

2015-2016 Executive CommitteeNicole Brown, Chairman

Brent Baker, Co-ChairmanLindsey Hayes, Past Chairman

Shawn DanielJake HeistenJennifer LittleRyan Melton

Stephanie OnstotGreg SuttonMegan Tyler

Christina Williams

YPN New MembersTravis Duff, DataGraphics Printing

THE BRAVE ONES Leadercast 2015

Friday, May 8

College Heights Christian Church

Speaker Lineup: Andy Stanley, Leadership Author and Communicator Peyton Manning, Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback &

5-Time NFL MVP Malala Yousafzai, “Bravest Girl in the World” - CNN

Ed Catmull, President, Pixar/Disney Animation Studios Seth Godin, Innovative Thinker & Best-Selling Author

Rudy Giuliani, 107th Mayor of New York City Aja Brown, Mayor, City of Compton, California

CMDR Rourke Denver, Navy SEAL Commander & Author

Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP AG Bill & Giuliana Rancic, Award-Winning Personalities &

Co-Hosts of Leadercast

Group discount price of $55/person for Chamber members! Reserve your spot at www.joplincc.com.

The Super Leader program is a joint effort between Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network to identify, cultivate and motivate future community leaders currently enrolled in college. The following students were inducted in late April.

Congratulations to 2015 Super Leaders

Skyler Arbuckle Matthew Armstrong

Ryan Buerk Michael Chilton

Jamie Kyle Deese Abigail Finder Shakira Herfel

Courtney Jablonski Travis Lewis

Michael Maddock Charynn Multhaup

Ashlea Norman Arielle Speer Holly Stone

Kendra Tilton

board of directors for organizations in our area. However, we quickly realized this goal was already surpassed before its start. This conversation did help us realize we could do a better job of recognizing and celebrating our young professionals’ service to the community. We are compiling a list of YPN members currently serving on boards. We will also explore opportunities to prepare young professionals for board service and connecting them with board openings. My challenge to JACC members is to look for young professionals in the community you can mentor, engage and empower. The membership is made up of talented and energetic individuals, many of whom are looking for an opportunity to impact the community but have not yet been asked to take a seat at the table. Ask for their input, opinion and time; they will impress you with their perspective and level of commitment.

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May 2015 Ribbon Cuttings

Parker MortuaryTom Keckley, President1511 South Main Street

New Location for Pre-need Insurance

EaglePicher Technologies, LLCRandy Moore, President

8225 East 26th StreetGround Breaking for Lithium Ion Center of Excellence

RSVPaintColeman Coleman, General Manager

420 South Main Street1-Year Anniversary

Joplin Family Y Heritage Youth Develop. Center Cookie Estrada, Executive Director1020 North Main Street, Webb CityImprovements to Health and Safety

Gunlock Heating and Air, Inc.Sheila Gunlock, Owner

9515 Foliage Road30-Year Anniversary

Missouri Department of TransportationBecky Baltz, District Engineer

Crossroads InterchangeGround Breaking for New Interchange

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Ribbon Cuttings Presented by

Ribbon provided by Countryside in the City

Regional HospiceMelissa Wehner, Marketing Director

420 North Range Line RoadOpen House for New Location

City of JoplinChris Cotten, Director of Parks and Recreation

Ewert Park, 836 Southeast Murphy Blvd.Ground Breaking for Skate Park

Missouri Southern State UniversityHeather Arnold, Director of Aquatics and Wellness

3950 East Newman RoadRenovations to Aquatic and Racquetball Center

Boyd Metals of JoplinAudie Dennis, Vice President

1027 South Byers Avenue20-Year Anniversary

KM Guru, LLCKate Moss, Owner

321 Virginia Avenue5-Year Anniversary

Our Members Announce by Need a quick update on your home? A gorgeous faucet, new ceiling fan, a show-stopping chandelier or a sleek new sink may do the trick to update your home to your unique style. We carry something for every style with commercial-grade quality products and the service you deserve. Visit the Joplin Supply Company Galleria at 4th and Michigan or view their products at www.thegalleriashowroom.com.

For more than 47 years, Christ In Youth has provided events, missions experiences and resources that amplify Christ’s call on students’ lives to be Kingdom workers in partnership with the local church. Nearly 100,000 students and leaders attend at least one of CIY’s 100 programs held throughout 15 countries each year. CIY partners with the local church to help call students to a maturing knowledge of Christ in preparation for Kingdom service. For more information, visit www.ciy.com.

Choice Technologies, a division of Innovative Objects, recently purchased I3 Technology Group. Choice Technologies is a leader in IT and communication solutions. By acquiring I3 Technology Group, Choice Technologies has expanded its capabilities and its staff to accommodate the needs of their customers with the highest quality of software, hardware, installation and service of all their business needs. For more information, go to www.innovativeobjects.com.

Freeman Health Essentials, a Freeman Health System home medical equipment and service provider, has once again earned accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation. Health Essentials first earned the three-year accreditation in 2012. For more information, go to www.freemanhealth.com.

Freeman Health System was nominated for and selected as a recipient of WTI Joplin’s Employer Excellence Award for the 2014 calendar year. In this, WTI’s first year of offering the commendation, the school’s career services team identified Freeman as an employment partner of paramount significance for their students, graduates and alumni. For more information, go to www.freemanhealth.com.

The Joplin Blasters are now offering selected mini-packs and half-season tickets for fans looking to enjoy a fantastic summer of baseball. Visit www.joplinblasters.com to select seats and purchase ticket plans for the 2015 season.

Glow BIG with the Blasters 5k August 1 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, Jasper and Newton Counties. This is a chip-timed run on a certified course with awards in each age bracket. The race begins and ends at Joe Becker Stadium, home of the Joplin Blasters. For more information, call 417.626.9244 or email Joplin@bigbro.org.

After three years of planning and coordinating city disaster recovery projects following the May 2011 tornado, Tony Robyn

was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Planning, Development & Neighborhood Services for the City of Joplin. For more information, go to www.joplinmo.org.

The funds needed to build a safe house in Thailand were successfully raised by Rapha House, and construction has begun. Now funds are needed to build a safe house in Haiti. For more information on how you can help, go to www.raphahouse.org.

Higdon Florist has gorgeous floral designs ready to send for Mother’s Day, which is May 10! Make sure to order her flowers early to beat the rush. Fresh, colorful flowers, silk designs, plants, corsages, candles, candy and gift certificates are all available at Higdon Florist. Fresh-cut orchids are also available this year. Open Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am-3 pm. For more information, call 417.624.7171 or go to www.higdonflorist.com.

Volunteers are needed to help with the Joplin Memorial Half! Volunteers can work May 15 during the Expo, May 16 to help with the Half Marathon and 5k, and to help set up or tear down. Register to volunteer at joplinmemorialhalf.com/run/get-involved.

The Missouri Southern State University Communication Department held its annual awards ceremony April 8. Kristen Livingston, an assistant professor of communication, was recognized as the Communication Department Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015. For a full list of student winners, call 417.625.9580.

Scott J. Vorhees, of Johnson Vorhees & Martucci, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. For more information, go to www.4stateslaw.com.

The Tri-State Area Contractors Association is holding a logo design contest. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize and be recognized at the June monthly meeting. Logo must incorporate the words “Tri-State Area Contractors Association,” and wording must be easily read in a 3” x 3” area. Deadline is May 29. For more information, email heather@tristatecontractors.net.

The 8th Annual Charity Golf Classic benefitting Ascent Recovery Residences is June 13 at Schifferdecker Golf Course. Registration for the four-person scramble begins at 7 am with an 8 am shotgun start. Cost: $75/person includes lunch, green fees and cart for 18 holes. For more information on the tournament or to sponsor the event, call 678.772.6217 or 417.438.6436.

The Flip Shop is holding public competitive cheerleading try-outs with new world-class coach Stacey Johnson on May 8. Four-5 year olds: 4-5 pm; 6-9 year olds: 5-6:30 pm; 10-14 year olds:

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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 wendy@joplincc.com by May 10. Please include “Our Members Announce” in the email subject line. Find all our members in our online Membership Directory.

6:30-8 pm; 15-18 year olds: 8-9:30 pm. Call backs will be May 9. Special clinics will be held May 5 and 7. For more information, call 417.624.2652 or email theflipshop@gmail.com.

Get to know new world-class coach Stacey Johnson and all the other coaches at the Flip Shop open house May 3 from 2-4 pm. The Flip Shop Cheer Zone is located at 1502 South Madison, Building B, in Webb City behind O’Reilly Auto Parts. For more information, call 417.624.2652 or find them on Facebook at fscheerzone.

United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas recently announced its 2015 agency funding allocations. Funding will go to 49 social service programs in Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri and Crawford and Cherokee counties in Kansas. Find the list at www.unitedwaymokan.org.

United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas is addressing the unmet educational needs of the community by opening a mobile Lend and Learn Library. The Lend and Learn Library provides children with educational materials and toys that relate to science, math and dramatic play. This Lend and Learn Library can be brought to preschools, child care centers, community events, libraries, etc. To find out more, call 417.624.0153 or email mdumas@unitedwaymokan.org.

Open enrollment for Crowder College begins May 4. Find course schedules at my.crowder.edu under the Academics tab. And Crowder’s graduation commencement is May 16 in Bob Sneller Gymnasium on the Neosho campus. For more information, go to www.crowder.edu.

As we begin to leave the cold weather behind and welcome the sunshine, be sure not to leave your hair color in the dark! Spring is the perfect time to add lighter, brighter hues to your tresses, and Dr. Fly’s Salon can help. For more information, call 417.825.5275.

In partnership with SNC², Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States announces the launch of its new website. The site offers information about volunteering, upcoming events, donation opportunities and stories from the families they serve. Learn how to get involved and help support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children by visiting www.rmhjoplin.org. Look for their new Facebook page to go live soon!

Everyone at Tabitha Smith Accounting & Tax Services wants to thank their clients for another successful tax season! They are here to help small business owners find areas of hidden profitability. Check out www.tabithasaccountant.com or call 417.208.2858 to set up your one-hour free consultation.

At the beginning of the year, Uncommon Orthodontics decided to not raise their fees for as long as possible. After careful review, they realized a slight increase in their monthly fees is necessary in order to adjust to additional expenses. This change will take place July 1, so there is still time to take advantage of the current fees. They will never change their uncommon

financial arrangements: no down payment, 0% interest and 0% finance fee with no credit check. For more information, go to www.uncommonortho.com.

Integrity Home Care recently honored Muriel Davenport and Carrie Gratton for their 15 years of service. They were both instrumental in the development of the company and were part of the original staff. For more information, go to www.integrityhc.com.

Integrity Home Care invites all area nurses to participate in Nurse’s Night Out at the Movies. They will show “The American Nurse” and will provide concessions, gifts and door prizes. Doors open at Integrity Home Care, 4830 East 32nd Street, Suite 1 on May 7 at 5:30 pm with the show starting at 6 pm. For more information, call 417.659.8500.

Vi’s Project10 Challenge announces a national partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America. They are helping BGCA reach their goal of 4 billion hours of physical activity and 500 million meals by 2018. Donate now and Vi will match your gift! Go to 2shakesaday.visalusgiving.com and click the Donate Now Button or call 417.437.2201.

Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri reminds everyone to wish their mom a very happy Mother’s Day this month. As we remember our mothers, please keep in mind the children and families Children’s Haven serves. To find out more about Children’s Haven’s services or to learn how you can make a difference, call 417.782.4453 or email childrenshaven@att.net.

Sign up at www.star1043joplin.com for a chance to receive Star 104.3’s Workday Payoff! Each week, they will randomly draw from the entries and go to the person’s place of business to see if he or she is listening to Star 104.3 and have their “I Listen to Star 104.3” Star easily visible at work. If so, they win $104.30! The contest from AMI Radio Group runs from March 30-June 18.

Proceeds from this year’s Keller Williams Red Day on May 14 will go to Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission. Keller Williams is offering a hamburger, cheeseburger or hot dog, plus chips, cookie and a drink for $5 from 11 am-12:30 pm. Lunch is served at Ozark Gateway Board of Realtors, 712 Florida, or your lunch can be delivered with a minimum of five lunches ordered. For more information, call 417.623.9900.

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Making Memories Tours Tour Operator 24818 Farm Road 1045 Washburn, MO 65772 417.826.5671 www.makingmemoriestours.com Jerry Varner, Owner Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

Joplin Professional Firefighters Local 59 Labor Union P.O. Box 1712 Joplin, MO 64802-1712 620.820.3935 www.iafflocal59.org Mike Redshaw, President Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

Roller City Skate & Play of Joplin Recreation/Skating Rink 2800 East 24th Street Joplin, MO 64804 www.rollercity.com Renee and Rick Carson, Owners Sponsors: Dean Velasco, Federal Protection, Inc.; Cynthia Marlow, JACC ADC Auto Center & Towing, LLC Automobile Repairs & Service/Towing 4582 East 7th Street Joplin, MO 64801 417.625.1240 Marcos Renteria, Owner Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

Austin’s Paw Spa Pet Grooming Salon 116 North Range Line Road, Suite 105 Joplin, MO 64801 417.499.9317 Deborah Austin, Owner Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

State Farm Insurance - Matthew Gibson Agency Insurance 2007 South Sergeant Avenue Joplin, MO 64801 417.781.2245 www.insurejoplin.com Matthew Gibson, Owner/Agent Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

Welcome New Members Joplin Confidential Media P.O. Box 621 Joplin, MO 64802-0621 479.422.0111 www.joplinconfidential.com Keith Mackey, Managing Editor Sponsor: Doug Hunt, Doug Hunt Consulting; Cynthia Marlow, JACC

The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members. Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services.

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber. Contact Cynthia Marlow at 417.624.4150 or cynthia@joplincc.com.

JACC sponsorships are a great way to promote your business! All of our sponsor opportunities are designed to be a strong and effective part of your marketing strategy. Our audience is made up of your fellow JACC members, who make great, loyal customers. We have many different types of sponsorships, and it may surprise you how affordable many of them are. While affordable, they are also valuable, offering you the chance to show off your products and services to members while supporting the programs and events from which we all benefit. We all love to eat! We host many functions that include food: Board lunches, lunches with the president, Chamber Connection, etc. Restaurant and catering members have the opportunity to be food sponsors for these events and programs. It allows the attendees to discover and enjoy food from our member restaurants and gives them a true experience of what that restaurant offers. Of course, we always recognize our food sponsors, and these are trade opportunities. Also, we all love to shop! Well, most of us. But, whether you enjoy shopping or not, we all must do it. For an investment of just $200, our Sponsor Spotlight table can be your store window for an entire month. You can use it to showcase creative product displays and information, which we keep neat and stocked for you. You are welcome to host giveaways and drawings on the table, and advertise your products and services to everyone who comes into the JACC office. Call Cynthia Marlow, member success strategist, to learn more about becoming a 5-Star Partner!

Chamber Sponsorships by Cynthia Marlow

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Calendar of Events for May 2015May 5 9 am Leads Group One Joplin Avenue Coffee Company

May 6 9 am Leads Group Three Chamber Office 11 am Where’s Your Export Market? Seminar Chamber Office

May 7 8 am Leadership Joplin Class City Tour Chamber Office

May 8 7:30 am First (Second) Friday Coffee First Financial Wealth Management

May 12 7:15 am Good Morning Joplin Mercy Hospital Joplin

May 13 9 am Leads Group Two Chamber Office

May 18 12 pm Leadership Joplin Steering Committee Meeting Joplin Police Department

May 19 9 am Leads Group One Keller Williams of Southwest Missouri 5:30 pm Business After Hours MOCAP – A Division of Premier Home Mortgage

May 20 9 am Leads Group Three Chamber Office 11:30 am Cultural Affairs Meeting Location TBA

May 21 8:30 am Leadership Joplin Class Leadership Development Session Integrity Home Care

May 25 Memorial Day Holiday Office Closed

May 27 9 am Leads Group Two Chamber Office

May 28 10 am Launch Pad Chamber Office

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Acme Brick Company ................................................. 1988

Ad Systems, Inc. ............................................................ 1983

ADC Dental Group ........................................................ 1981

Ray Alburty Company ................................................. 1973

Alert One Pest Control, Inc........................................ 2008

Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. ...................... 1955

American Construction .............................................. 1996

AMI Radio Group .......................................................... 2001

Andy’s Frozen Custard ................................................ 2012

Annie’s Baking, LLC ...................................................... 1952

Area Agency on Aging ................................................ 1990

Audio Acoustics, Inc. ................................................... 1986

Autotronics, Inc. ............................................................ 1967

Baker Davis Roderique, CPAs, PC ........................... 1955

Beimdiek Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................ 1988

Bicycle Specialists, LLC ............................................... 2009

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks ................... 1997

BKD, LLP ........................................................................... 1962

Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell and Carter, PC .. 1974

Boy Scouts of America, Ozark Trails Council ...... 1994

Braum’s ............................................................................ 1989

Briteway Building Maintenance .............................. 1993

Brothers, Bezold and Associates ............................. 1951

CableONE ........................................................................ 1967

Carl Richard’s Bowling Centers .............................. 1954

Casa Montez, Inc. ......................................................... 1967

Cellular Advantage, Inc. - Northpark Mall ........... 2013

Central Christian Center ............................................ 1992

Charles Burt Realtors ................................................... 1964

Chick-fil-A ....................................................................... 2007

Club 609 ........................................................................... 1991

CNC Machine Products, Inc. ..................................... 1988

Community Bank and Trust ...................................... 1981

Consumer Credit Counseling Service ................... 1993

Cummins Central Power ............................................ 1986

Dalton-Killinger Construction Co., Inc. ................ 1961

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Doc’s Stop ........................................................................ 2013

The Doris Carlin Team ................................................ 1986

EaglePicher Technologies, LLC ................................ 1946

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. ............................................. 2008

The Employer Advantage .......................................... 1990

Fagan Electric, Inc. ....................................................... 1987

FFO Home ....................................................................... 2013

First American Title Company ................................. 1964

Frank Fletcher Ford, Lincoln, Mercury ................... 1997

Frank Fletcher Toyota .................................................. 2001

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers ......... 2013

Freeman Health System ............................................. 1951

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts ....................... 1985

Gryphon Building ......................................................... 2009

Hardy, Wrestler and Associates, CPAs, P.C. .......... 1989

Hideout Harley-Davidson .......................................... 2013

Highland Dairy, Inc. ..................................................... 1959

Home Builders Association of SW Missouri ........ 1995

HuHot Mongolian Grill of Joplin ............................. 2013

Innovative Objects ....................................................... 2014

The Insurancenter ........................................................ 1959

Jasper County University of Missouri Extension 2011

Joplin Area Ministerial Alliance ............................... 2011

Joplin Building Material ............................................. 1964

Joplin Family YMCA ..................................................... 1984

Joplin Host Lions Club ............................................... 2002

Joplin Museum Complex ........................................... 1988

Joplin Petro ..................................................................... 1987

Joplin Pool and Spa ..................................................... 1988

Joplin Printing Company ......................................... 1959

Joplin Public Library .................................................... 1987

Joplin Stone Company ............................................... 1969

Joplin Supply Company ............................................. 1973

E.L. Jordan, Jr., D.O....................................................... 1988

Joseph Properties, L.P. ................................................ 2013

KMXL 95.1 MIKE FM ...................................................... 1987

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Doc’s Stop ........................................................................ 2013

The Doris Carlin Team ................................................ 1986

EaglePicher Technologies, LLC ................................ 1946

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. ............................................. 2008

The Employer Advantage .......................................... 1990

Fagan Electric, Inc. ....................................................... 1987

FFO Home ....................................................................... 2013

First American Title Company ................................. 1964

Frank Fletcher Ford, Lincoln, Mercury ................... 1997

Frank Fletcher Toyota .................................................. 2001

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers ......... 2013

Freeman Health System ............................................. 1951

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts ....................... 1985

Gryphon Building ......................................................... 2009

Hardy, Wrestler and Associates, CPAs, P.C. .......... 1989

Hideout Harley-Davidson .......................................... 2013

Highland Dairy, Inc. ..................................................... 1959

Home Builders Association of SW Missouri ........ 1995

HuHot Mongolian Grill of Joplin ............................. 2013

Innovative Objects ....................................................... 2014

The Insurancenter ........................................................ 1959

Jasper County University of Missouri Extension 2011

Joplin Area Ministerial Alliance ............................... 2011

Joplin Building Material ............................................. 1964

Joplin Family YMCA ..................................................... 1984

Joplin Host Lions Club ............................................... 2002

Joplin Museum Complex ........................................... 1988

Joplin Petro ..................................................................... 1987

Joplin Pool and Spa ..................................................... 1988

Joplin Printing Company ......................................... 1959

Joplin Public Library .................................................... 1987

Joplin Stone Company ............................................... 1969

Joplin Supply Company ............................................. 1973

E.L. Jordan, Jr., D.O....................................................... 1988

Joseph Properties, L.P. ................................................ 2013

KMXL 95.1 MIKE FM ...................................................... 1987

KSNF-TV ........................................................................... 1967

Lafayette House ............................................................ 1988

Lamar Outdoor Advertising ...................................... 1986

Landis Construction Co., Inc. ................................... 1977

Leggett & Platt, Inc. ...................................................... 1987

Mardick Furniture Store .............................................. 1985

Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory ............. 1963

Meeks Building Center ................................................ 1945

Menke-McAllister .......................................................... 1995

Mid-America Media, Inc. ............................................ 1992

Mid-Missouri Bank........................................................ 2001

Miracle League of Joplin ............................................ 2013

Missouri Gas Energy .................................................... 1984

Missouri Work Assistance, City of Springfield..... 2013

Mizzou Aviation ............................................................. 1961

Modine Manufacturing Company .......................... 1978

MSW, Inc. ......................................................................... 2006

Newton’s Jewelry ......................................................... 2006

Olsson Associates ......................................................... 2008

Ozark Center Business Office ................................... 1977

Ozark Christian College ............................................. 1987

Parker Mortuary ............................................................ 1946

Patterson Latimer Jones Brannon Denham ........ 1986

PCS Phosphate............................................................... 2002

Pearl Brothers True Value Hardware Company . 1967

Pearson-Kelly Office Products ................................. 2012

Penmac Personnel Services ...................................... 1991

Pepsi Bottling Group ................................................... 1954

Pinnacle Bank ................................................................ 1957

Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. ............................ 2011

ProMusica ........................................................................ 1988

Rapha House International, Inc. .............................. 2013

Red Door Facility Services ......................................... 2010

Red-Wood Development, Inc. .................................. 1978

William Roehling, D.D.S. ............................................. 1984

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the

Four States....................................................................... 1999

Roper Buick GMC .......................................................... 1952

Benjamin D. Rosenberg, D.D.S. ................................. 1994

Royal Orleans Apartments ......................................... 2009

S.S.S. Investment ........................................................... 1960

Schaeffler Group USA, Inc. ........................................ 1969

Sebastian Equipment Company .............................. 1984

SERVPRO .......................................................................... 1997

Shade Tree Service Company .................................. 1970

John P. Shoenberger, CPA ......................................... 2002

SMC .................................................................................... 1986

R.E. Smith Construction Company ......................... 1959

Tabitha Smith Accounting and Tax Services ...... 2008

Southwest Missouri Bank ........................................... 1986

Standard Transportation Services, Inc. ................. 1993

Steve’s Frame and Body Shop .................................. 1985

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated ........... 1983

Swift Construction Company, Inc. ......................... 1999

Linda S. Teeter Insurance Agency .......................... 1982

Terrace Green Apartments ........................................ 2009

The Touch Up Shop, LLC ............................................ 2008

Touchton Electric & Alarms ...................................... 2009

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

U.S. Cellular ..................................................................... 1990

UMB Bank, n.a. ............................................................... 1964

United Way of SWMO & SEKS ................................... 1988

Waco Title ........................................................................ 1954

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

Wayside Furniture ....................................................... 1976

Wilhite Sign Co. Division of CDL Electric, Inc. .... 2011

Wireless Connections ................................................. 2000

Wyandotte Nation Casino ......................................... 2007

Yates Trackside Furniture ........................................... 1979

Cobb Young .................................................................... 1987

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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.

At Freeman Health System,every delivery is a special delivery.

That’s why we’ve taken care to provide our community with the most experienced NICU team in the area. With over 21 years of experience, we routinely take care of the most high-risk pregnancies.

As we celebrate 90 years of innovation in healthcare, we have you and your precious little ones in mind.

#FreemanTurns90 freemanhealth.com/NICU

Mobile App Online Member Directory Community Profile New Website Coming Soon!

Get All the Chamber Information You Need! In the Office or On the Go

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Workermisclassification,or1099Fraud,negativelyimpactsbothworkersandbusinesses.Workermisclassificationiswhenabusinessmisclassifiesanemployeeasanindependentcontractortoavoidpayingcertaintaxes. Misclassifiedworkersmaynotbeabletoreceivehealthinsuranceorpensionplansandcouldbedeniedunemploymentbenefits,workers’compensationinsuranceandotherbenefits. WorkermisclassificationalsogeneratessubstantiallossestotheTreasuryandSocialSecurityMedicaidFunds,aswellasthestateunemploymentinsuranceandworkers’compensationfunds.Thereductioninfundsincreasesthe

employers’financialliability. Someformsofmisclassificationoccurwhenworkersarenotreportedtothestateorfederalgovernmentbut,rather,areworking“offthebooks”orbeingpaid“underthetable”incash.Ifabusiness

intentionallyoraccidentallymisclassifiestheirworkers,theyarestillinviolationofthelaw. Indeterminingtheexistenceoftheindependentcontractorrelationship,theDivisionofEmploymentSecurityreviewsiftheemployerretainstherighttocontrolhowtheresultsareaccomplishedoronlyhasinputontheresultsdesired.Itisnotnecessarythatthebusinessactuallydirectorcontrolthemannerinwhichtheirservicesareperformed,solongasthebusinessretainstherightdotoso. Tofindoutifyouareproperlyclassifyingyourworkers,takethedepartment’sWorkerMisclassificationAssessmentbyvisitingLabor'sOfftheBookspage.(Source:DepartmentofLabor&IndustrialRelations)

WorkerMisclassification

TheAllianceofSouthwestMissouriandtheBoysandGirlsClubhaveteamedupwithLeadershipJoplin’sClassof2015tohostaFREEcommunityblockpartyMay19,andyou’reinvited!Theeventstartsat5p.m.attheBoysandGirlsClubfacility,317ComingoAvenueinJoplin. Theblockpartywillhostavarietyoffungamessuchasbouncehouses,adunktank,temporarytattoostationandmuchmore!WewillalsofocusonsafetyfactorssuchasfiresafetyandhavingyourchildrenfingerprintedbytheJoplinPoliceDepartment.Freefoodavailableonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Ifthat’snotenoughtogetyouandyourfamilyout,wewillalsohaveseveralofyourchildren’sfavoritemascots,includingMSSU’sRoarytheLion.Comeoutandplay!

LeadershipJoplinClassProject

FREE - IRS Webinar: IRS Payment Options for Small Businesses May12,2015 Time:9-10:30am EventInformation:Youfiledyourtaxes,butrealizeyouowetheIRS.Nowwhat?Attendthiswebinareventforsmallbusinessownersandorganizationsthathelpsmallbusinessowners.LearnaboutthevariouspaymentoptionsofferedbytheIRS.Toregister:https://events.na.collabserv.com/portal/wippages/register.php?id=6e66166a29&l=en-US

IRS.govNewsforSmallBusinesses

CommunityPrideStartsInside

Students in Joplin’s public and private schools were honored at the Community Pride Starts Inside awards assembly. Over 500 entries told how “Joplin Makes Me Proud Because....”

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Ifyouhaveanexistingbusinessthatsuccessfullyproducesaproductorprovidesaprofessionalservice,sellingthatproductinmarketsoutsidetheUnitedStatesmaywellpresentagrowthopportunityforyourbusiness.

Why Should Your Business Consider Exporting?

• Access.Today,improvementsintradefinance,theInternetandtradeagreementshavedramaticallyincreasedaccesstomarketsworldwide.

• Demand.Morethan70percentoftheworld’spurchasingpowerislocatedoutsidetheUnitedStates.Yourcompetitorsareincreasingtheirglobalmarketshare,andyoucan,too.

• Profitability.Exportingcanbeprofitableforbusinessesofallsizes.Onaverage,salesgrowfaster,morejobsarecreatedandemployeesearnmorethaninnon-exportingfirms.

• CompetitiveAdvantage.TheUnitedStatesisknownthroughouttheworldforhigh-quality,innovativegoodsandservices,customerserviceandsoundbusinesspractices.

• RiskMitigation.MostcompaniesthatexporthaveaneasiertimeridingoutfluctuationsintheU.S.economyandaremorelikelytostayinbusiness. Source:www.export.gov

Where Do International Trade Opportunities Lie? Tosucceedinexporting,youmustfirstidentifythemostprofitableinternationalmarketsforyourproductsorservices. Hereareafewtips:

Exporting May Provide YOUR Business with a Viable Means to Increase Sales By Karen Bradshaw

• Thoroughmarketresearchiskeytosuccess.Understandingyourexportmarketswillgiveyouvitalinformationabouthowtomanageyourefforts.

• Donotchoosetoomanymarkets.Formostsmallbusinesses,threeforeignmarketswillbemorethanenough,initially.Youmaywanttotestonemarketandthenmoveontosecondarymarketsasyourexperienceleveldevelops.

• Focusingonregional,geographicclustersofcountriescanalsobemorecosteffectivethanchoosingmarketsscatteredaroundtheglobe. Source:www.export.gov

Itisimportanttonote,though,thatwithoutproperguidanceandassistance,marketidentificationactivitiescanbetimeconsumingandcostly,particularlyforasmallbusiness. Withthisinmind,theJoplinAreaChamberandtheMissouriSmallBusiness&Technology

DevelopmentCenter,locatedatMSSU,haveresourcesavailabletoassist.

MAKEPLANSNOWTOATTENDthe“Where’sYOURExportMarket?SeminarthatwilltakeplaceWednesday,May6,at11a.m.-1:30p.m.attheChamberoffice.Thishands-oninteractivesessionisdesignedtoprovideinsightandinformationonactionsyourbusinesscantaketosuccessfullyidentify,researchandenternewinternationalmarkets. ContactJACCat417.624.1996TODAYtoregister. Forassistancetogrowyourbusiness’domesticand/orinternationalsales,contacttheMOSmallBusiness&TechnologyDevelopmentCenters(MOSBTDC)atwww.missouribusiness.net or 417.625.3128.

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2015 Join our motivated athletes at Joplin Memorial Half EXPO

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 Noon – 8:00 pm Beimdiek Recreation Center Gymnasium (inside Billingsly Student Center)

MSSU Campus | 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO

Where would you like to volunteer? Friday May 15 7:30 AM-NOON Setup

Friday May 15 11:30 AM-4:30 PM Packet Pickup/Expo Friday May 15 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM Packet Pickup/Expo Saturday May 16 4:30 AM-6:15 AM Race Day Packet Pickup Saturday May 16 5:30 AM- 10:30 AM Race Course Saturday May 16 6:00 AM- 11 AM Finish Line/Post Race Party Saturday May 16 10 AM- 2 PM Tear Down Saturday May 16 10 AM- 2 PM Tear Down

We need many volunteers to make this our biggest and best event ever! Just go online to register as a volunteer and receive your volunteer t-shirt.

Volunteer Online Today!

New Virtual Option Added! Are you an arm-chair athlete? Can't be in Joplin on May 16th? We've added a virtual option!

You asked for it, we're doing it! The concept is simple: Go out and create a course on the road, on a trail, a track, or even on a treadmill, and run your race!. Bask in your accomplishment knowing you've contributed to rebuild Joplin and wait for your finisher's medal and race shirt to come in the mail (which will ship at the end of May).

While you run, make sure there are plenty of photos taken. Upload your photos to Instagram, Tweet with the hashtag #joplinmemorialvirtualrun, or post on our Facebook page. Show us how creative you can be!

The cost for the virtual half is $75, and $35 for the 5k. We cannot transfer you to the virtual category if you have previously registered for another category. The deadline for the virtual race is the same as the Joplin event.

Online registration is available until Midnight CST, May 13th, 2015.

Register to be a Virtual Runner here.

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May 2015 The 2015 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) class, along with invited

guests, celebrated their achievements at a graduation ceremony and dinner on April 9 at Missouri Southern State University. Rylee Hartwell, Joplin High School, was chosen by his classmates to speak on their behalf at the ceremony. Nazhath Sulthana, Joplin High School, was awarded the General Mills $1,000 scholarship for her essay “Innovative Leadership and My Community Involvement.” The 43 members of this year’s TLT class spent the last five months learning about the Joplin area by meeting with various community leaders and visiting businesses and organizations. Congratulations to all these area high school seniors as they take another step in their educational careers. On behalf of the TLT committee, sponsors and the JACC, “Best of luck!” Thank you to EaglePicher Technologies and General Mills for their presenting sponsorship of TLT and thank you to Missouri Southern State University, TLT graduation sponsor.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today 2015 Class Graduates

Class speaker Rylee Hartwell, Joplin High School.

General Mills Plant Manager Isabel Quepons and Team Joplin members present $1,000 General Mills Scholarship to Nazhath Sulthana, Joplin High School.

Presenting Sponsors

TLT Graduation Sponsor

Are you interested in exhibiting at Joplin’s largest business-to-business trade show? BUSINESS EXPO | JANUARY 19-20, 2016

Save the Date - Friday, June 26

w Applications ONLY accepted at 8 a.m. Friday, June 26 at the JACC office w No booth space will be reserved over the telephone w A $100 deposit MUST be received to ensure booth selection (full booth payment is accepted) w A map will be available for you to choose your booth location w Booth spaces will go fast! This is your chance to reserve your space in the best business-to-business showcase in Joplin w All JACC members are eligible to exhibit

What you need to know:

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Presenting Sponsors

Elite CommercialAudio/Video Sales & Service

Toll Free: 800-621-5256Local: 417-869-0770

a a i u s . c o mp r o a u d i o s u p e r s t o r e . c o m

2120 S. Roosevelt Suite 3Joplin, MO 64804

Audio / Video SystemsPro Audio Equipment

Camera SystemsHealthcare Communications

Teeter Insurance Agency Since 1979

Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas

"REST ASSURED WHEN YOU INSURE WITH TIA, YOU GET PLENTY OF TLC"

www.lindateeter.com

1321 S. Illinois Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801 wk. (417) 781 4820 • fax: (417) 781 7187

Linda S. Teeter, LUTCF

TheShow-MeHeroesChamberChallengeinvitesallchambersofcommerce,aswellastheirmembers,totakethepledgetoactivelyrecruitveteransandservicemembersforavailablepositions.Whenachamberreachesatleast10percentofitsmemberspledged,theyreceiveBronze-levelrecognition. RacetoBronzeisalittlecompetitionwithintheChamberChallengetoseewhichchamber—JoplinAreaChamberofCommerceorSpringfieldAreaChamberofCommerce—willreachBronzefirst.Theyarecurrentlyneckandneckinattaining10percentoftheirmemberspledged.Staytuned—wehopetoannouncethewinnersoon! Show-MeHeroesencouragesyourbusinesstotakethepledgetoday,ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso.Therewillbesocialmediaupdatesforthetwochambers

forfriendlyencouragementthroughoutthe#RaceToBronzecompetition.IfyouseetheseonFacebookorTwitter,besuretoretweetorlikethepostsusingthe#RaceToBronzehashtag! ToseetheRacetoBronzesocialmediaaction,likeShow-MeHeroesonFacebookandfollow@ShowMeHeroesonTwitter.

Joplin vs. Springfield: The Chamber Challenge Race to Bronze

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Small Business & Technology Development CenterMissouri Southern State University

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1512 Phone: 417.625.3128 Fax: 417.625.9782

WHERE’S YOUR EXPORT MARKET? May 6 (Wednesday), 11 a.m-1:30 p.m. Location: Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Cost: $15 Chamber members/$30 non-Chamber members (lunch provided)

MOTIVE MATTERS - ROUND 2 May 12 (Tuesday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Plaster Hall, Room 108, MSSU Cost: $119 (lunch included)

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

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS: THE FIRST STEPS May 14 (Thursday), 1:30-4:30 p.m. Location: Plaster Hall, Room 108, MSSU Cost: $29

Serve on a City of Joplin Board or CommissionWhatever your interest, the City probably has a place for you to serve. Boards and commissions range from the City Tree Board and Conventions & Visitors Advisory Board to Historic Preservation and Traffic Commission. You must be a registered Missouri voter to apply. Find the complete list of boards and commissions, and the online application form, at www.joplinmo.org under the “Government” tab.

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First (Second) Friday Coffee

Friday, May 8 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Sponsored by and located at First Financial Wealth Management

731 South Main Street

RSVP by May 6 at www.joplincc.com or

417.624.1996.

Business After Hours

Presenting Sponsor

Tuesday, May 19 5:30-7 p.m.

Sponsored by and located at MOCAP - A Division of Premier

Home Mortgage 411 East 7th Street

RSVP by May 15 at www.joplincc.com or 417.624.1996.

THANK YOU!

US Bank, N.A., Chairman Sponsor, for helping us communicate with our members!

Good Morning Joplin

Tuesday, May 12

7:15-9 a.m.

Located at Mercy Hospital Joplin,

2nd Floor Conference Center 100 Mercy Way

Presented by Sponsored by

7:15 a.m. - Breakfast | 7:30 a.m. - Program |

$12 at the door or if invoiced $10 if prepaid online only

RSVP by May 8 at www.joplincc.com or 417.624.1996

Presented by