Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

1 Million Cups Joplin
2023-07-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-26 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-08-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-08-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-08-16 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-08-23 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-08-30 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | 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.

Lunch-and-Learn: Digital Marketing Demystified with Sparklight Advertising
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Digital marketing can be confusing, scary and overwhelming. Sparklight Advertising is here to make things easier for today’s busy business owner.
During this free workshop, you will learn the essentials of digital marketing for your business including:

Social media marketing
The value of a real website vs. a social media business page
Your brand on streaming television
YouTube as the next big thing
And much more

Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and enjoy the free snacks and beverages during this free workshop brought to you by Sparklight Advertising. Register here.

July 2023 e-Commerce Meetup
2023-07-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Magnolia & Sunshine, 101 S. Washington Street, 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 & Third 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 Magnolia and Sunshine in Neosho!

Chamber Gives Back Annual River Cleanup at Elk River
2023-07-16 10:30 - 17:30 | River Ranch Resort, 101 River Road, Noel, MO, 64854, United States
Chamber Gives Back is teaming up with Liberty Utilities to host our Annual River Cleanup on Elk River. Volunteers will participate in a 5-mile float to collect recyclables and trash. Canoes, trash bags, and good times are provided. To make things interesting, a scavenger hunt will take place to see who can collect the most trash and/or the weirdest item. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot of River Ranch Resort at 10:30 am. Ride-share from Joplin to River Ranch can be available upon request.
For more information, contact Jessica Carr, 620.496.7113.
What to Bring (optional): Sunscreen, personal cooler with snacks & beverages (no glass), water shoes, Ziploc bags for personal items (phone, wallet, etc.), and trash grabber for hard-to-reach cans
To sign up and learn more, click here.

July 2023 Business After Hours
2023-07-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Abernathy Roofing & Construction, 1901 North Range Line Road, Joplin, MO, 64801, 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 Abernathy Roofing & Construction and Athena Marketing. Business After Hours is presented by Higher Vision Coaching. Training. Consulting.

Chamber Gives Back to Camp Soroptimist
2023-07-27 17:15 - 20:00 | TBA
Chamber Gives Back will be helping out at Camp Soroptimist’s carnival night on Thursday, July 27! Please note that the minimum age for volunteers is 18.
Camp Soroptimist began providing a recreational retreat for Jasper County foster children during the summer of 1984 when members of Soroptimist International of Joplin and employees of the Jasper County Division of Family Services / Children’s Division came together to focus on the needs of foster children in the area. This annual summer camp is one of Soroptimist International of Joplin’s largest service projects.
Please make sure to notate to list Chamber Gives Back/YPN on registration. Register here.

Lunch & Learn – Sales and Networking
2023-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join Higher Vision Coaching.Training.Consulting for a lunch-and-learn that will focus on enhancing your sales skills. Participants will learn how to move prospects through a strong sales process that leads to more new business as well as how to further create new prospects by using new tools for enhanced networking.
Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and enjoy lunch during this free workshop brought to you by Higher Vision!

August 2023 Morning Brew
2023-08-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Missouri American Water Company Water Treatment Plant, 1118 West 21st Street, 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.
This month’s Morning Brew is hosted and located at Missouri American Water and presented by Downstream Casino Resort.

August 2023 Business After Hours
2023-08-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Frisco Station Lofts, 601 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, 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 Frisco Station Lofts. Business After Hours is presented by Higher Vision Coaching. Training. Consulting.

Retirement Reception for Tonya Sprenkle
2023-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Please join us as we celebrate the retirement of our Grants & Special Projects Manager, Tonya Sprenkle, after 30 years of working at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce! Remarks will begin at 2:00 pm. Cake and punch will be served.

September 2023 Morning Brew
2023-09-08 07:30 - 08:30 | Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop, 2820 E. 32nd Street, 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.
This month’s Morning Brew is hosted and located at Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop and presented by Downstream Casino Resort.

Good Morning Joplin
2023-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | The Emerald Event Centers, 4975 East Zora Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
This quarterly breakfast gathers Chamber members for networking and for the opportunity to hear about what’s going on in Joplin. Morning speakers can sign up for their one minute at the mic where they can highlight their business or upcoming events/promotions.
This quarter’s Good Morning Joplin is hosted at The Emerald Event Centers, sponsored by U.S. Bank, and presented by Mercy.

September 2023 e-Commerce Meetup
2023-09-14 08:00 - 09:00 | aliceCBD, 5399 State Highway 43, Building D, Joplin, MO, 64804, 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 & Third 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 aliceCBD.

September 2023 Business After Hours
2023-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Pro X Property Management, 1027 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, 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 Pro X Property Management and will be hosted on the outdoor patio of Social BTB. Business After Hours is presented by Higher Vision Coaching. Training. Consulting.

YPN Speed Networking and Social Hour
2023-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | TBD
Join the Joplin Chamber’s Young Professional Network (YPN) and get to know other business professionals under the age of 40!
This event will feature a speed networking event with rotating one-on-on speed rounds of one to three minutes depending on attendance. Individuals will be given talking points and will also exchange contact information before moving onto their next connection.
Following the speed networking will be a social hour. Stay tuned for more details!

2023 Hot Links Annual Golf Tournament: Fall Edition!
2023-09-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club, 2742 Ben Pell Drive, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Join us as you work on strengthening your interpersonal relationships and your golf game! A mixture of recreation and networking, Hot Links is one of the premier golf outings in Joplin and offers great food and prizes.
All the teams for our fall tournament are booked, but if you would like to join the waiting list, please contact Stephanie McGrew at stephanie@joplincc.com.
Hot Links Annual Golf Tournament is presented by Downstream Casino Resort and Freeman Health System.

October 2023 Morning Brew
2023-10-06 07:30 - 08:30 | The Arc Of The Ozarks, 4722 East 32nd Street, 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.
This month’s Morning Brew is hosted and located at The Arc of the Ozarks and presented by Downstream Casino Resort.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Group – Courageous Conversations
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Joplin Avenue Coffee Company, 506 South Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join the Joplin Chamber’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work group for a Courageous Conversations event at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company.
