Business EXPO 2021
2021-05-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion, 693000 East Nee Road, Quapaw, OK, 74363, United States
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 29th Annual JACC Business EXPO on May 25 & 26, 2021 at the Downstream Casino Resort Grand Pavilion. This is our annual showcase of area businesses to the local community featuring a business-to-business day and a business-to-consumer day. With nearly 140 exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees each year the EXPO has consistently demonstrated quality and excitement for the community.
Join us for Business-to-Consumer Day on Wednesday, May 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with a special 1 Million Cups to be hosted on-site that morning from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. EXPO admission is $5, but free for any 1 Million Cups attendees!
Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Freeman Health System and Downstream Casino Resort and to our gold sponsor, US Bank. Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors, Arvest and The Payroll Company.

May Ideas on Tap
2021-05-27 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.

1 Million Cups Joplin
2021-06-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-06-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-06-16 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-06-23 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-06-30 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-07-14 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-07-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-07-28 08:30 - 10:00 and 3 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.

June JACC Morning Brew
2021-06-04 07:30 - 08:30 | James River Church, 1850 South Maiden Lane, 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.
June’s Morning Brew is sponsored by the James River Church. The presenting sponsor of Morning Brew is Downstream Casino Resort.

June e-Commerce Meetup
2021-06-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Maple Leaf Coffeehouse, 800 W. Central Avenue, Carthage, MO, 64836, United States
e-Commerce Meetups are monthly get-togethers held on the second Thursday of 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
This month’s meetup will be co-hosted by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Gives Back Nonprofit Scavenger Hunt
2021-06-10 13:45 - 16:00 | MO
The Chamber Gives Back work group is hosting a scavenger hunt to showcase Joplin non-profits and other things that make this a wonderful place to live. We invite you and your team to join us for this fun networking event!
Those interested can sign up here. Teams can have 2-5 members.
We’ll meet in the Liberty Room of the Chamber at 1:45 pm and the hunt is from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Teams will text pictures of their scavenger hunt tasks for points to be calculated.
We’ll all meet at Chaos Brewing at 4:00 pm to announce the prize winners! We’ll have a mixer at Chaos Brewing from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, so stay and enjoy. It’s a come-and-go event.
If you have any questions, please contact Dana Pim at dpim@smbonline.com or Misty Covvey at misty.covvey@usbank.com.
Thank you to our sponsor, Liberty Utilities.

Hot Links Annual Golf Tournament 2021
2021-06-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club, 2742 Ben Pell Drive, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Join us for the premier golf outing of the summer!
Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Downstream Casino Resort and Freeman Health Systems!

You Belong Celebration
2021-06-17 18:00 - 18:30 | Joplin City Hall, 602 S Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Help us celebrate Joplin and you, the many neighbors who make this community a beautiful place to belong. The first You Belong Celebration acknowledges the hard work our community has done to be a welcoming city for everyone. The anniversary of the 2020 City of Joplin proclamation on diversity, belonging, and inclusivity inspires us to continue to get better AND to celebrate our collective good work.
Two elements of this annual celebration are the solidarity walk and a table at June’s Third Thursday.
Walking Route

6:00 PM: Depart from City Hall, walk to 3rd and Main Street. Join Mayor Stanley, City Council members, the business community, faith leaders, and other Joplin neighbors as we walk from the route that represents the hub of our city politics, organizations, influence, and citizen representation to a common table.The Joplin Table represents where the citizens of Joplin get to meet as one community. There’s always space for more Joplin friends.
6:10 PM: Remarks from Mayor Stanley and Community Leaders.
6:20 PM: Formal portion concludes. Enjoy live music.

Why Solidarity?
We are one community, one state, one country, and one world. We can celebrate together, and we can hurt together.
Why walk?
We are resolute to see change. A walk symbolizes that all of us may join the long work ahead. Together.

June Business After Hours
2021-06-22 17:30 - 19:00 | SNC Squared, 706 W. 26th Street, 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 SNC Squared. The presenting sponsor for Business After Hours is Lakeland Office Systems.

June 2021 Slow Roll
2021-06-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
We’ll meet in the parking lot behind Chaos Brewing (112 S Main), ride to Tropicana Bar and Grill, and back to Chaos.
For those who like to plan head, here’s the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35916287.
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.

June Ideas on Tap
2021-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Chaos Brewing Company, 112 South Main Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

July e-Commerce Meetup
2021-07-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Athena Companies, 2715 E. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
e-Commerce Meetups are monthly get-togethers held on the second Thursday of 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
This month’s meetup will be co-hosted by the Athena Companies.

July JACC Morning Brew
2021-07-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Rapha International, 712 S. Main 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.
June’s Morning Brew is sponsored by the Rapha International. The presenting sponsor of Morning Brew is Downstream Casino Resort.

Chamber Gives Back River Cleanup
2021-07-11 10:30 - 17:00 | River Ranch Resort, 101 River Road, Noel, MO, 64854, United States
Back by popular demand, Chamber Gives Back is teaming up with Liberty Utilities to host a 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. A caravan (ride-share may be available upon request) will be leaving from the Chamber at 9:30 a.m. and we will meet in the parking lot of River Ranch Resort at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Jessica Carr, 620.496.7113.
When: Sunday, July 11th 10:30 a.m. thru 5 p.m. (or whenever your float ends)
Where: River Ranch Resort, 101 River Road, Noel, MO 64854
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
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0544afab2aa3f85-chamber2
Sponsored by Liberty Utilities.

July Ideas on Tap
2021-07-22 16:00 - 18:00 | 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 at Just A Taste in Webb City.

July 2021 Slow Roll
2021-07-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone Gastropub, 1521 East Broadway Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
We’ll meet in the parking lot of Blackstone Gastropub at 1521 E. Broadway Street for a four-mile down-and-back Frisco Trail ride. Afterward, a representative from the City of Joplin will present information about Proposition Renewal, a Parks and Stormwater renewal sales tax vote on August 3.
You can learn more about Prop Renewal here.
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.

August JACC Morning Brew
2021-08-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Freeman Health System, 1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO, 64804
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.
June’s Morning Brew is sponsored by the Freeman Health System. The presenting sponsor of Morning Brew is Downstream Casino Resort.

August e-Commerce Meetup
2021-08-12 08:00 - 09:00 | Zinc Coffee, 1825 South Main Street, 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 & 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 meetup will be co-hosted by the Zinc Coffee.

Face 2 Face New Member Orientation
2021-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join us as we lead you through how to use your Chamber membership to the fullest.

Learn how to get your brand in front of the JACC membership now.
Connect with Chamber staff, Board of Directors & other new members in a fun and interactive way.
Discover programs and events to support your business goals.
Understand how economic development and business advocacy work for you.

Please make sure to RSVP here.

August Business After Hours
2021-08-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Guaranty Bank, 3016 McClelland 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 Guaranty Bank. The presenting sponsor for Business After Hours is Lakeland Office Systems.
