Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

1 Million Cups Joplin
2021-04-28 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join us at 1 Million Cups Joplin event for free coffee, caffeinated connections, and entrepreneurs presenting their business followed by community Q&A. Apply to present on our #1MC website.
This is a weekly community event founded by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and the Joplin community to connect over coffee and conversation.
This week’s 1 MC event will be a virtual event, held on Facebook Live. Make sure to tune in on the official 1 Million Cups Joplin Facebook page.

April's Ideas on Tap
2021-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Ideas on Tap is a free and open event series (bring a friend), bringing together thought leaders of business and technology communities in a casual setting to discuss new ideas with web developers, creatives, social media/internet marketers, designers, videographers, bloggers, and e-commerce gurus. As the name suggests, this is casual conversation at our local microbrewery, Chaos Brewing Company.

Chamber Gives Back to Wildcat Glades Friends Group
2021-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Friends Group – Education Cottage, 301 West Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO, 64803, United States
Chamber Gives Back will be helping Wildcat Glades Friends Group. Possible projects will include painting, graffiti removal, trail maintenance, and several other tasks to be completed. Bring your gloves and sunscreen. Rain date is Thursday, April 29.
Sign up here.

April e-Commerce Meetup – Special Edition
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The Pavilion in Aquatic Park, 1903 Walnut Street, Lamar, MO, 64759, United States
Lunch will be at 11:00 a.m. followed by an e-commerce presentation by Lori Brenneman, owner of the Tea-Shirt Shoppe. Lori has become an e-commerce Rockstar and will share her amazing story.
Joplin Chamber President Toby Teeter will lead a discussion on best practices, shipping, platforms and everything one needs to know to enter the world of e-commerce.
This event is hosted by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.

April Slow Roll
2021-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 5th Street and Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Spring is here, it’s feeling safer to gather, and we’ve missed all our bike cruising pals! We’ll meet at the parking lot on the 500 block of Joplin Avenue (across from Blackthorn), ride to Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza, and back to Blackthorn Pizza & Pub.
Here’s the route for those who like to plan ahead: ridewithgps.com/routes/35368646
So what’s a Slow Roll?
Slow Roll Joplin is a social group bicycle ride to venues that showcase our great city. It’s a free and inclusive way to bring people from all walks of life together and reconnect to our community. Slow Roll is for everyone; all ages and experience levels are welcome. Our slow pace keeps the group safe and gives riders a unique perspective of Joplin. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
First time joining us? Complete this waiver so you can ride with us,
Slow Roll Joplin events are proudly sponsored by Frank Fletcher Subaru.

1 Million Cups Joplin
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Advanced Training and Technology Center, 420 S. Grand Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join us at 1 Million Cups Joplin event for free coffee, caffeinated connections, and entrepreneurs presenting their business followed by community Q&A. Apply to present on our #1MC website.
This is a weekly community event founded by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and the Joplin community to connect over coffee and conversation.

April Business After Hours
2021-04-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Clarks Cuisine, LLC, 2707 E. 32nd Street, Suite 5, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
End your day with connections and keep the momentum going from a good day at work by making new connections at Business After Hours.
This month’s Business After Hours is sponsored by Clark’s Cuisine. The presenting sponsor for Business After Hours is Lakeland Office Systems.

Eggs & Issues Legislative Brunch - Joplin
2021-04-16 10:15 - 11:45 | Continental Banquet & Catering Services, 2728 North Range Line Road, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Breakfast event to hear reports from our local legislators in Jefferson City.
$12 pre-registration on-line or $14 paid at the door; includes brunch.
Call 417.624.4150 for more information.
Deadline to RSVP is Monday, April 12.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Community Bank & Trust.

1 Million Cups Joplin Kick-Off
2021-04-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Advanced Training and Technology Center, 420 S. Grand Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join us for the first 1 Million Cups Joplin event for free coffee, caffeinated connections, and entrepreneurs presenting their business followed by community Q&A. Apply to present on our #1MC website.
This is a weekly community event founded by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and the Joplin community to connect over coffee and conversation.

April JACC Morning Brew
2021-04-09 07:30 - 08:30 | The Joseph Newman Innovation Center, 407 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Hosted once a month to highlight individual businesses and offer an informal setting for the area’s business professionals to meet, mingle and make contacts.
April’s Morning Brew will be hosted by the Newman Innovation Center in celebration of their finished co-working spaces.
The presenting sponsor of Morning Brew is Downstream Casino Resort.

Chamber Gives Back to Community Garden at Crosslines
2021-04-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Crosslines Community Garden, 320 School Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
We’ll be helping the Joplin Garden Club mulch the community garden at Crosslines!
They will have a few wheelbarrows and garden tools for us to use. If you’re able to bring a shovel, garden rake, or a wheelbarrow to use, that would be helpful!
Sign up here.

Chamber Gives Back to Downtown Joplin Alliance Clean Team
2021-03-30 17:30 - 18:30 | MO
Do you love your downtown? Do you wish to keep it what it is – creative, colorful, and connected? Do you have an hour after work to dedicate your time? By joining your neighbors in one or more Clean Team events, we can keep Downtown Joplin looking fresh and alive. Bring your employees, coworkers, and friends; Downtown Joplin Alliance will bring the rest.
Sign up here, https://downtownjoplin.maestrocm.com/#/landing/volunteer-signup/f951d74d-cf35-4ff4-8f90-9207146feb97/clean-team
When signing up, please put (Gives Back) behind your last name, so we know you’re volunteering with our group.

If you’re interested in volunteering on other dates, you’re welcome to!
Please bring your employees, coworkers, and friends!
You’re welcome to bring extra brooms, rakes, and/or gloves.

March Ideas on Tap
2021-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

March e-Commerce Meetup
2021-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
E-Commerce Meet Up is a monthly get-together on the 2nd Thursday every month.
Join JACC President Toby Teeter for discussion on the following topics:
Amazon Seller Central | Shopify | Walmart.com | eBay | Shopping Cart Abandonment | FBA & 3rd Party Fulfillment | Shipping Software | Retargeting Pixels | Google Shopping | Product Feeds | SEO | Product Photography and Video Production | Social & Search Marketing | Etsy | Omni-Channel Sales

YPN Ed Talk – Serving Your Community through Volunteering and Board Involvement
2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Network for a virtual presentation from Fred Osborn, Vice President of Guaranty Bank. Drawing on his own experience of serving on various regional boards, including the Joplin Redevelopment Corporation, Carl Junction School Foundation, the Joplin Rotary Club, and the Joplin Regional Community Foundation, Osborn will share unique insight to the benefits and impact of board involvement and community service.
Registration is required (free) to receive the Zoom link to participate virtually. Register here.

March JACC Morning Brew
2021-03-05 07:30 - 08:30 | Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri, 619 South Florida Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Hosted once a month to highlight individual businesses and offer an informal setting for the area’s business professionals to meet, mingle and make contacts.
March’s Morning Brew will be hosted by Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri.

February Ideas on Tap
2021-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

February e-Commerce Meetup
2021-02-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Neosho Chamber of Commerce, 216 West Spring Street, Neosho, MO, 64850, United States

January Ideas on Tap
2021-01-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Ideas on Tap is a free and open event series, bringing together thought leaders of business and technology communities in a casual setting to discuss new ideas with web developers, creatives, social media/internet marketers, designers, videographers, bloggers, and e-commerce gurus. As the name suggests, this is casual conversation at our local microbrewery, Chaos Brewing Company.

Chamber Gives Back to Empire Market
2021-01-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Put on your paint-friendly clothes and come on down! Downtown Joplin Alliance’s Empire Market is needing our help to refresh their walls. All painting supplies will be provided. Please consider donating your time to this great organization.
Two time slots available: 3-5 PM or 5-7 PM
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0544afab2aa3f85-joplin1

U.S. Chamber Pandemic Relief Update
2021-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
More relief is on the way for small businesses across the country, now that the President has signed the latest coronavirus relief deal into law. Join U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, and Co-Content Director, Jeanette Mulvey on Tuesday, January 19 at 2:00 pm ET as they discuss the aid that’s now available and what small businesses need to know.
Click here to here.

January e-Commerce Meetup
2021-01-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

Missouri Chamber Capital Insight
2021-01-05 12:00 - 16:45 | Virtual
Preparing You for the 2021 Legislative Session
Hit the ground running for the 2021 Legislative Session! Whether you’re new to the Missouri Capitol or an experienced advocacy professional, you won’t want to miss this fully interactive virtual gathering of your peers, industry experts and government officials. Equip yourself to achieve your advocacy goals with the latest legislative intel, updates and more to maximize your impact in Jefferson City.
Register here:
https://mochamber.com/capitol-insight-chamber-federation/

December Ideas on Tap
2020-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

December e-Commerce Meetup
2020-12-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

November Ideas on Tap
2020-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

November eCommerce Meetup
2020-11-12 08:00 - 09:00 | Zinc Coffee, 1825 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States

Chamber Gives Back to Crosslines Commodity Night
2020-11-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Crosslines Ministries, 320 South School Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Our help is needed in the Crosslines Ministries’ warehouse to sort donations of clothing and food.
Sign up here.

October Business After Hours
2020-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Downstream Casino, 69300 E Nee Rd, Quapaw, OK, 74363, United States
Keep the momentum going from a good day at work by making new connections at business after hours. Held once a month at various Member locations, Business After Hours is a popular, casual networking option for your business. Visit with other members of the business community while enjoying the hospitality of the sponsored business.

Hot Links Summer Golf Tournament
2020-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club, 2742 Ben Pell Drive, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Register for our Hot Links Fall Tournament, scheduled for October 9, 2020, by contacting Stephanie, stephanie@joplincc.com or call 417.624.4150.
Join us for the premier golf outing of the fall! A mixture of recreation and networking with great food and prizes makes this one of the Chamber’s leading fundraising activities of the year.
Shotgun starts at 9 AM
4-person scramble, $350 per team
Breakfast, lunch, green and cart fees are included.
