Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

November Morning Brew
2021-11-04 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) | Guaranty Bank, 3016 McClelland Blvd., Joplin, MO, 64804, 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.
October’s Morning Brew is sponsored by Guaranty Bank. The presenting sponsor of Morning Brew is Downstream Casino Resort.

Joplin Regional Technology & Innovation Summit
2021-11-05 07:00 - 16:00 | James River Church, 1850 South Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join us for the inaugural Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit!
The event will showcase local innovation-and-tech-centered businesses with breakout sessions covering cybersecurity, e-commerce, software and SAAS development, pitch competitions, and the development of our digital workforce as a powerful economic development tool.
Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joplin-regional-innovation-technology-summit-tickets-163645314541

1 Million Cups Joplin
2021-11-10 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-11-17 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-01-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-01-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-01-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-01-26 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-02-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-02-09 08:30 - 10:00 and 1 more date | 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.

November e-Commerce Meetup
2021-11-11 08:00 - 09:00 | New Aire Fireplace Systems, 806 Joplin Street, Carl Junction, MO, 64834, United States
e-Commerce Meetups are monthly get-togethers held on the second Thursday of every month. This month’s meeting will be at New Aire Fireplace Systems in Carl Junction. This event is co-hosted with the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce.
Join us for a 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

November Business After Hours
2021-11-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Fireplace & More Store, 2009 Stephens Blvd, 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 The Fireplace & More Store. The presenting sponsor for Business After Hours is Lakeland Office Systems.

Chamber Gives Back to Bright Futures
2021-11-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Joplin Schools Nutrition Services Warehouse, 1420 East Broadway Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Chamber Gives Back is helping with Snack Packs! The Snack Pack Program works to ensure food-insecure elementary students throughout the district have enough to eat on the weekends. Volunteers assemble an average of 400 bags of food each week so kids can return to school fed and ready to learn.

This generally takes 1-1.5 hours depending on the number of packs and number of volunteers.
Sign up here.
In addition to our sign up, all volunteers need to fill out the Snack Pack Assembly Application Form here.
Chamber Gives Back is sponsored by Liberty Utilities.

YPN EdTalk: Financial Management and Investing Best Practices
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Have you looked at your investments and wondered how you could take your investment strategies from good to great? Just ask yourself some questions: Are you aware of the best budgeting practices to leverage investments? Is talking about debt confusing or intimidating to you? Have you thought about using debt to your advantage as you invest in property? Do you think you are making the most of your IRA and retirement planning? Do you want to invest in single stocks and day trade as a hobby? Is cryptocurrency a conspiracy or the next investing frontier? If any of these investment questions are appealing to you, come listen to the SMB Wealth Management team provide you investing best practices, discuss cautionary tales of investment prosperity and loss, alongside learning tips and tricks to establish a steady and reliable investment return.
Brown bag your lunch!
Speakers: David Heltzel and Chuck Brown, SMB Wealth Management

November Ideas on Tap
2021-11-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Just A Taste, 105 South Main Street, Webb City, MO, 64870, 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 hosted at various locations. This month’s Ideas on Tap will be at Just a Taste in Webb City.

Chamber Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Workgroup's Community Event
2021-11-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Joplin Avenue Coffee Company, 506 South Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
The Chamber Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Workgroup will host a quarterly community event on November 18 in the back room of Joplin Avenue Coffee. Pizza will be provided by Blackthorn Pizza & Pub.
Pizza and networking will run from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Community education begins at 5:30 pm, giving everyone a chance to tell their story and explain why EDI is important to them.

JACC Holiday Open House
2021-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Instead of having Morning Brew for December, we’re shaking it up and adding a little holiday spirit while we’re at it! Join us for a celebration of all our Chamber members, volunteers, and friends with festive food and fun.
This event is sponsored by USA Mortgage Neosho/Joplin Branch.
For more information, contact Stephanie McGrew at stephanie@joplincc.com or 417.624.4150.

December e-Commerce Meetup
2021-12-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
e-Commerce Meetups are monthly get-togethers held on the second Thursday of every month.
Join us for a 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 EdTalk: Principled & Collaborative Leadership Lessons 2021
2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Missouri Southern State University – North Endzone Facility, 3950 East Newman Road, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Overcoming challenges and obstacles as a leader is difficult in and of itself. But, what about when you are facing those challenges and obstacles as a new leader? Listen to Dr. Dean Van Galen, President of Missouri Southern State University, recap the leadership lessons learned throughout his career and during his first year at Missouri Southern State University. Through a focus on mission and principled leadership, including striving for collaboration, integrity, and stewardship, Dr. Dean Van Galen is leading MSSU through an unprecedented season. Finally, Dr. Van Galen will reflect on the importance of innovation in leadership and the future of any organization.
Make sure to brown bag your lunch!

Good Morning Joplin
2021-12-14 07:15 - 08:45 | Holiday Inn of Joplin, 3402 Arizona Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Good Morning Joplin is back for the first time in two years!
This is a quarterly breakfast gathering that allows members to network and hear about what’s happening in Joplin. Morning speakers have “one minute of fame” to highlight their business.
Wear your best ugly Christmas sweater!
RSVP is required by December 1. Please RSVP here or call 417.624.4150. Want a minute at the microphone? Email Stephanie McGrew, Special Events Manager, at stephanie@joplincc.com.

December Ideas on Tap
2021-12-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Just A Taste, 105 South Main Street, Webb City, MO, 64870, United States

January e-Commerce Meetup
2022-01-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Mass Depot, 4500 Doniphan Drive, Neosho, MO, 64850, United States
e-Commerce Meetups are monthly get-togethers held on the second Thursday of every month.
Join us for a 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
This month’s e-Commerce Meetup will be hosted at Mass Depot in Neosho.

January Morning Brew
2022-01-14 07:30 - 08:30 | NXT Level Media LLC, 1027 South Main Street, Suite 405, 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.
January’s Morning Brew is sponsored by NXT Level Media LLC. The presenting sponsor of Morning Brew is Downstream Casino Resort.

YPN EdTalk: Goal Setting and Mt. Everest - What's Your Mountain?
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Please join us in welcoming Robin McAlester of Liberty Utilities for a YPN EdTalk about goal setting. Robin will share experiences from her three-week trek to the Mt. Everest Base Camp while demonstrating how travel can help your career through leadership, teamwork, social and communication skills.
Make sure to brown bag your lunch!

January Business After Hours
2022-01-20 17:30 - 19:00 | The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, 1601 South Wall Avenue, 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 The Alliance of Southwest Missouri. The presenting sponsor for Business After Hours is Lakeland Office Systems.
Please note that the Alliance of Southwest Missouri is requiring all attendees to wear masks at this event.

Chamber Gives Back to Levi Englert Basketball Tournament
2022-02-05 08:00 - 20:00 | The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri, 317 Comingo Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
The Chamber Gives Back Group will be helping The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri at the 25th and final Levi Englert Basketball Tournament. Volunteers will assist with the books, clocks, and concessions.
For more details or to sign up, click here.

February e-Commerce Meetup
2022-02-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Hello Sunshine Market, 117 West Valley Street, Granby, MO, 64844, United States
e-Commerce Meetups are monthly get-togethers held on the second Thursday of every month.
Join us for a 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
This month’s e-Commerce Meetup will be hosted by the Hello Sunshine Market in Granby.

February Business After Hours
2022-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | USA Mortgage Neosho/Joplin Branch, 2401 East 32nd Street, Suite 105, 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 USA Mortgage. The presenting sponsor for Business After Hours is Lakeland Office Systems.

February Ideas on Tap
2022-02-17 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 hosted at various locations. This month’s Ideas on Tap will be at Chaos Brewing.
