Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

August 2023 Morning Brew
2023-08-04 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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!

1 Million Cups Joplin
2023-08-02 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-26 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-06-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-06-14 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-06-07 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.

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.

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 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 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!

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 Morning Brew
2023-07-07 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.
This month’s Morning Brew is hosted and located at Freeman Health System and presented by Downstream Casino Resort.

Smart City Symposium Presented by Automated Technology Company
2023-06-29 08:15 - 12:30 | Joplin Family Worship Center, 5290 East 7th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Attention innovators, technology aficionados, and anyone who wants to witness their city’s technological advancement! You are invited to attend a half-day event like no other in our region: The Smart City Symposium, which will be held on Thursday, June 29 at the Joplin Family Worship Center from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm.
This event will feature industry experts from Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile, Xunison, and Telleqt AI. They will discuss cutting-edge innovations that offer new capabilities and improve the lives of residents and the operations of municipal governments.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from speakers, and even engage with them during panel discussions, as they explore groundbreaking advancements in cognitive buildings, cities, and the connectivity that drives them. Admission to this event is free, however, we ask that you register in advance for planning purposes. Secure your spot by clicking here.
The Smart City Symposium is brought to you by Automated Technology Company in partnership with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. Join us as we pave the way toward a smarter, more-connected future for our cities!
This is a free event but registration is encouraged. Register Here

June 2023 Good Morning Joplin
2023-06-28 07:15 - 08:45 | College View Manor Senior Center, 3828 College View Drive, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Good Morning, Joplin! This quarterly breakfast gathers Chamber members together for networking and the opportunity to hear about what’s happening in Joplin. Morning speakers have one minute of fame to highlight their business, upcoming events, and/or new programs or services.
This quarter’s Good Morning Joplin will be hosted at College View Manor Senior Living and is presented by Mercy.

June 2023 Business After Hours
2023-06-20 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 and hosted by SNC Squared, a Network Doctor Company. Business After Hours is presented by Higher Vision Coaching. Training. Consulting.

YPN Speed Networking Event
2023-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | TBD
Join the Joplin Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) for this fast-paced networking event!
This will include rotating, one-on-one speed rounds that will last one to three minutes depending on the number of participants. Individuals will be provided with talking points and will exchange information before moving onto the next connection.
The event location will be announced soon!

Chamber Gives Back to Connect2Culture
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, 212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Chamber Gives Back is partnering with Connect2Culture (C2C) to help transform the Beshore Performance Hall at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. The Performance Hall is a flexible space that can be converted to several different layouts, so let’s pitch in and help C2C reconfigure the space for upcoming events!
Volunteers must be able to:

Life 35 pounds over their heads
Carry 35 pounds down stairs or over short distances
Possess a basic knowledge of tools
Be comfortable operating power tools

For questions, please call 417.501.5550 or email Tyler Evans, tyler@connect2culture.org.
To sign up or learn more, click here.

2023 Hot Links Summer Tournament
2023-06-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club, 2742 Ben Pell Drive, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Join the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for one of Joplin’s premier golf outings. Strengthen your interpersonal relationships and your golf game as you enjoy a mixture of recreation and networking, along with great food and prizes.
Sponsored by Downstream Casino Resort and Freeman Health System.

June 2023 e-Commerce Meetup
2023-06-08 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
This month’s e-Commerce Meetup will be held at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce where Andy Griffith, President of SOLO Link, will present on e-commerce strategies.

June 2023 Morning Brew
2023-06-02 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.
This month’s Morning Brew is hosted and located at Keller Williams Realty Elevate and presented by Downstream Casino Resort.

Chamber Gives Back to FosterAdopt Connect
2023-05-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Joplin Schools Nutrition Services Warehouse, 1420 East Broadway Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
The Chamber Gives Back Work Group will be helping FosterAdopt Connect, a local nonprofit that focuses on supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families through direct services, advocacy, recruitment, an other specialized programs.
The group will be helping with the morning portion of their Journey Home Community Impact event. During the event, community members will be guided through a day in the life of a foster child. That morning, the group will volunteer to help with event registration, serving breakfast, and sorting clothing donations for their boutique that benefits foster families.
Sign up to volunteer here.

Chamber Gives Back to Bright Future's Snack Pack Program
2023-05-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Joplin Schools Nutrition Services Warehouse, 1420 East Broadway Street, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
The Chamber Gives Back Work Group will be helping Bright Futures pack weekend snack bags for students in need. This generally takes one to one-and-a-half hours depending on the number of packs and volunteers.
If you haven’t packed with us before, please fill out this application form, which the school uses to track their volunteers.
For more information, and to sign up, click here.
