September 2010

320 East 4th Street | Joplin, MO 64801

417.624.4150
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President’s Message
The Prosperity Initiative is Underway

Through 2009 and into early 2010, the funding campaign for the Joplin Regional Prosperity Initiative took place.
That campaign was fund a newly created “umbrella” of economic development actions, including: 1) assisting
entrepreneurs and small businesses, 2) enhancing the overall workforce skills with emphasis on increasing high
school graduation rates and new training opportunities for existing workers, 3) providing assistance to existing
larger firms and 4) strengthening efforts to attract new firms to the region to broaden the economic base. In March,
with the campaign ended, the JRPI efforts began in earnest and, six months in, are already showing results.

Coming up is the JRPI half-day program on basis and trends in economic development. The program is built to
give community leaders, elected or volunteer, and any interested person the opportunity to learn about how to Rob O’Brian
prepare their community for economic development, what resources are available to assist companies and who President
the real competition is for new jobs and investment. The September 9th event will be keynoted by one of the top
ten site consultants in the country, Dennis Donovan of the WDG Consulting Group. The program is open to any
Chamber member. For more information contact Sherri Cloyd.

While that is the most immediate item coming up, there is a lot going on behind the scenes.
During the campaign, it was promised there would be a Governance Board to oversee the activities and use of funds. That Board is formed
and by-laws are complete. The Board is led by Chairman Bill Gipson of Empire District Electric and Vice-chairman Patrick O’Bryan, Mayor
of Pittsburg, KS.

With a focus on existing firms, your Chamber and the Southwest Missouri Workforce Investment Board reached agreement to bring Gary Box
to the chamber to focus on business retention in the five county JRPI area. He is well underway on existing firm surveys (100 year per plan)
and following up with one on one visits with participating firms and local developers.
Also with existing firms, we have been identifying companies already in or interested in the wind energy supplier market. We developed a
“regional suppliers” document for the wind power show in Dallas. Those companies have identified another wind show in December for
participation. To learn more about the wind power supply chain group, contact me.

For entrepreneurs and small firms the “JoplinRegionalBizCenter.com” has been updated with new, on-line content plus the “Five Star” report.
The Five Star report can be requested specific to your business location. This report can be done on either a radius or drive-time from your
location and includes demographics, consumer purchases, labor market dynamics and more. To get a report, go on-line and make the request
on the “Five Star Report” button.

In the link between existing employers and the 2010-2011 Chamber Program Top
workforce, JRPI contracted with Alexandria
Marketing to conduct focus groups, by Level Sponsors
business sector, in Joplin, Carthage, Pittsburg
and Neosho. These focus groups provided
information from employers about the 17-24 Chairman Sponsors - $10,000 President Sponsors - $7,500
year old age workers and skills they have or
lack. From the focus groups input, Alexandria CableONE Community Bank & Trust
will develop an on-line survey to reach more City of Joplin Roper Honda
businesses for their input, which will be coming EaglePicher Technologies, LLC
out to you next month. Finally, the former Director Sponsors - $5,000
Empire District Electric Company
Southwest Missouri Development Alliance has
rebranded into the Joplin Regional Partnership. First State Bank BKD, LLP
As the marketing arm of JRPI, the Partnership FOX-14 Commerce Bank
includes the economic developers from all Freeman Health System Downstream Casino Resort
participating communities. The group is General Mills The Joplin Globe Publishing Company
developing a new website and materials and has
already made a trip to visit site consultants in Heartland Technology Solutions Joplin R-VIII School District
New York. Home Pro Joplin Tri-State Business Journal
Joplin Floor Designs KODE-TV
The Prosperity Initiative is well underway. If KOAM-TV KSNF-TV
you want to know more about JRPI activities Sign-A-Rama Lamar Advertising
and involvement or assistance, please give me a Missouri Eagle
call at the chamber. Southwest Missouri Bank
Missouri Southern State University
Sign Designs
Show Me the Ozarks Magazine
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Warten, Fisher, Lee & Brown, LLC
Stronghold Data
Weed Whackers, Inc.
U S Bank, N.A.
Zimmer Radio, Inc.
 Member Appreciation Hot Links 2010
Thursday, September
5:30 – 8:30 pm Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Hotlinks!
at For complete results and scores see http://www.joplincc.
Route 66 Carousel Park com/memberservices_golf.html.
3834 West 7th Street The golf tournament appreciates the support of the Special
Events Committee, Sponsors, Schifferdecker Golf Course
We’re planning a fun, FREE relaxing evening to show and all the Volunteers that made this tournament a success!
how much we appreciate our wonderful Chamber See you next year.
volunteers!
Thank you to St. John’s, our Presenting Sponsor, B&C
Catering, LLC, our lunch sponsor and General Mills and
FREE rides, go-karts, mini-golf and batting cages! Jackson Brothers of the South, for breakfast!

FREE Dinner

Sponsored by August 20, 2010

Presented by:

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Leadership Joplin Class of 2011
Engaging Future Community Leaders
My name is Stephanie Howard and it is my honor
The Leadership Joplin program provides a foundation for the participants to be the chair of Leadership Joplin Committee
to expand their current leadership roles in the community. During the six this year. I am a Leadership Joplin Alumni from
month course, class members develop a broad appreciation of our unique the class of 2003 and I can personally attest to
quality of life as well as an understanding of the complex opportunities what a premier leadership training and networking
they face as stewards of the community. Do you aspire to become an opportunity this class can make in your professional
outstanding leader? Are you interested in cultivating productive and personal life. I look forward to working with
professional relationship building and professional presence? Then LJ the new class and the exciting year that we have
2011 is the program for you! planned.

Begins in January | Nine Sessions | Meets Twice a Month on Thursdays | Stephanie Howard, Empire District Electric Company
Concludes in June 2011 LJ Committee Chair

LJ applications and details are available on-line at www.joplincc.com.

Deadline for registration is November 16th and class size is limited, so
don’t delay! This will be our 28th year with more than 600 community
leaders graduating from the program.

Questions, contact Ginger LaMar at 624.4150 or glamar@joplincc.com

Business Expo 2011

 
  
Think Tank Lunch & Learn Seminar
Does the 990 PUZZLE You?

Location: Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

320 East 4th Street

Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Save the Date...
Make the Most of
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
DATES & TIMES:
Your Membership
Speakers: Roger Wrestler with Hardy, Wrestler & Associates and
Brian D. Todd, CPA with BKD, LLP Tuesday, January 25, 2011
RSVP: www.joplincc.com or 417.624.1996 Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 (includes lunch) Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Topics: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
x New tax laws – how does it affect your not for profit status
x Not for Profits in danger of losing their tax exemptions
x Did you know the deadline is October 15th LOCATION:
x Form 990-N (e-Postcard) and form 990-PF fliers
x Need to know information .... Holiday Inn Convention Center.
The Not For Profit Alliance is a Committee of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
The purpose of the Not For Profit Alliance is to link business and not for profit The EXPO Committee, led by Chairman
resources by addressing the needs, highlighting the activities and celebrating the
accomplishments of the not for profit JACC members. Tracy Asbell, Southwest Missouri Bank,
and Co-Chair Amanda Triplett, Amanda’s
Presented by:
Hallmark Shop look forward to bringing
you Joplin’s largest business to business
networking trade show.

B2B │Networking │Contests

Business After Hours
Silent and Live Auctions | Opportunities

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 Thank You for Renewing Your Membership
American Cancer Society .............................................................1988
Arvest Bank ..................................................................................1997
Associates of Dentistry, Charles McGinty ...................................1986
Atlas Risk Management, LLC ......................................................2005
Sharon Beshore .............................................................................2009
Big John’s Heavy Equipment .......................................................2002
Brennfoerder Architectural Services ............................................2009
Carino’s Italian Grill .....................................................................2005
Carma, Inc. ....................................................................................2007
Carpet One Floor & Home ...........................................................1989
Cartridge World ............................................................................2006
Choice Marketing .........................................................................2003
Crabby’s Seafood Bar and Grill ...................................................2005
Crossroads Chevrolet Cadillac .....................................................2008
Del Rio Bordertown Café .............................................................2002
Economy Inn & Suites ..................................................................2004
Edward Jones ................................................................................1970
Expert Management, Inc. ..............................................................2005
Exploration Station .......................................................................2005
FourStatesAuto.com .....................................................................2009
Frank Fletcher Nissan ...................................................................2002
Hampshire Pet Products ................................................................2004
Hilton Garden Inn .........................................................................2006
Holiday Inn of Joplin ....................................................................1979
Impact Training and Development ...............................................2009
Jim Bob’s Steak and Ribs .............................................................1986
Joplin Industrial Electric, Inc. ......................................................1986
Joplin Tent & Awnings .................................................................1960
Kiwanis Club of Joplin .................................................................2002
JACC&YOU = ROI: A Real Opportunity to Impress
“Sponsorship is currently the fastest-growing form of marketing in the United States. The changing economy, demographic shifts,
rising ad costs and the fragmentation of media content are contributing factors.” - IEG 2/2010
Looking to make a lasting impression, motivate your staff or support
programs to strengthen our community? Big? Small? Or somewhere
in between? Keep your company name on the minds of local business
leaders and they’ll think of you first. The JACC has sponsorship
opportunities that can attract an audience like no other.
I’m a small business owner and on a limited marketing budget, what
are my options?
“For the past several years, Deck the Walls has been sponsoring the
plaques for the Leadership Joplin graduates. This has been a great way
to help put our products in front of a diversified group of business owners
and operators to showcase the quality of our work. In addition, we have
been the presenting sponsor of the small business library, which has
helped to keep our business name in the forefront during the course of the
year. As small business owners, sponsorships are a great way to help out
the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and get your business noticed in
the community, while still having time to run your business.”
Chris & Michelle Knight, Owners of Deck the Walls
JACC has so many opportunities, how can we choose?That’s what
we are here for! I have spent time on the other side of the sponsorship
fence, as a negotiator of sponsorships on behalf of my employer. I
enjoyed working with chamber staff to create innovative ways to bring
customers through the door. At the JACC, we work to fully understand
your company vision and can customize a sponsorship package to meet
any need. Whether it is to brand a company image or increase visibility
in the community, I have seen first-hand the powerful impact of a
chamber sponsorship; the chamber can “bring it.”
Christine Bryant, Membership Director and former JACC
Chairman’s Level Sponsor
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Little Caesars Pizza ......................................................................2007
Madison Lane Interiors .................................................................2008
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri, Inc. ................................2006
Men’s Wearhouse & Tuxedo #1791 .............................................2009
Metro Appliances & More ............................................................1990
Mid-Land Erector Company .........................................................2008
Midway Sheet Metal .....................................................................1997
Millennium Tennis & Fitness Club, LLC .....................................1999
Miracles Daycare for Infants ........................................................2005
Missouri Southern State University ..............................................1986
Mr. Rooter of MO-KAN ...............................................................2009
Muscular Dystrophy Association ..................................................2000
Northpark Mall .............................................................................1993
Pampered Chef – Sara Desmond, Independent Director ..............2007
PILR Technology Services ...........................................................2005
Raudenbush Financial Services ....................................................2009
Ryan’s Family Steakhouse ............................................................1992
S&S Security Systems ..................................................................2001
Satterlee Plbg., Htg. & A/C & Mech. Cont. Co. ...........................1996
Scott Electronic Systems, Inc. ......................................................1996
Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company, Inc. ......................................1978
Simmons Medial Clinic, P.A. .......................................................2009
Skin Renu Salon & Day Spa ........................................................2007
Soroptimist International of Joplin ...............................................2001
Springfield Engineering Company ...............................................2001
U S Bank, N.A. .............................................................................1951
The Vinery Wine Shop .................................................................2008
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center ........................2002
Zahn Apartments ...........................................................................2007
I’m looking for innovative and progressive ways to immerse my staff
into leadership development
“At Commerce, we are always working to develop leaders within our
organization. We take a great deal of pride in the number of manager
positions that are held by associates that joined the bank in an entry
level position and were ultimately promoted in to management. With
that in mind, the Young Professionals Network has proven to be a
tremendous opportunity for our young associates to develop and polish
their networking skills. At the end of the day, we know that will make
them better bankers and solidify their positions as members of the Joplin
business community.
When we made the decision to take on a major sponsorship with the
Chamber, the YPN was a natural fit. The Chamber staff has been a
pleasure to work with and we look forward to being involved with YPN
for years to come!!”
Fred Osborn, Commerce Bank, JACC Board Member and Director
Level Sponsor
I need people to walk through my door to spend money!
“The Gryphon Building at 1027 S. Main Street in Joplin hosted the July
9, 2010 First Friday Coffee event at our soon to be completed, beautiful
office and retail complex located on 4.5 acres in historic downtown. We
were delighted at our morning turnout of over 300 Chamber members
and guests to view firsthand the many great amenities our building has
to offer. The Chamber staff did a wonderful job in promoting our event,
getting the business community to attend and helping us with the logistics
of the morning. We were very pleased with the results, and would
recommend the FFC event to other Chamber members.”
Pete Ramsour, Gryphon Building, LLC
Sponsorships opportunities are coming soon!
Contact Christine Bryant (cbryant@joplincc.com) to learn more.
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 Our Members Announce
The Vinery Wine Shop along with The George
A. Spiva Center for the Arts will feature
Bottles and Brushes on September 28th from
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Vinery. The Vinery’s
own Michelle Hagan will lead students in a
unique stained glass activity. Please call Spiva
at 623.0183 for reservations. (91, 71)
The Southwest Missouri Arthritis Association
will welcome Sgt. Chad Allison, of the Joplin
Police Department, as the speaker for their
support group meeting on September 14th. He
will speak about what to do when a burglar
breaks in and you are at home. (87)
R&R Transportation Group of Duenweg i\
was proud to participate in the historic transfer
of two steel beams from the World Trade Center
in New York City to Washington State for the
creation of a memorial honoring the heroes of
9-11. The steel was loaded at a ceremony on
August 10th in New York and stopped at R&R
headquarters en route to Washington. The load
was escorted by the Highway Patrol and the
Patriot Guard with several hundred motorcycles
involved before being received by a delegation
comprised of various state and local dignitaries.
(84)
On August 8th, Brian Keath, member of the
Disaster Action Team for the Joplin Office of
the American Red Cross, responded to a call
for help after a fire broke out at a single family
home on Kentucky Avenue. The family has
been helped with temporary shelter, food and
clothing. The American Red Cross strives to
ensure that families affected by disaster have all
of their basic emergency needs met after being
faced with a disaster. For more information on
disaster preparedness, log onto www.redcross.
org or contact your local chapter office at
624.4411. (60)
Freeman Health System welcomes new Media
Relations Coordinator, Christen Stark. The
Freeman Foundation is under new leadership.
Jason Drummond, EdD is now the Executive
Director of the Freeman Foundation. Freeman
physical therapist, Shawn Leggett, MPT is
now a certified X-RTS provider. This assesses
the level of performance of those involved in
workplace injuries. (70)
The Community Foundation of Southwest
Missouri awarded $20,000 in grants to area
community projects. Ten area organizations
were presented with funding for their projects
and programs. (66)
Carol Ferguson, Independent Realtor of Re
Max Classic, has been awarded the prestigious
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
designation by the Council of Residential
Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of
the National Association of Realtors. (84)
Stephen Lagow of Lagow Portrait Designs
has earned a Golf Level Photographer of the
Year Award from Professional Photographers
of America. He will be honored at the annual
convention in San Antonio in January. (77)
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Curves of Webb City has moved to the new
location of 37 South Main, in downtown
Webb City. They recently celebrated a grand
re-opening and would like to encourage
anyone to stop by and see what they have to
offer. Curves of Webb City and Joplin are
offering free weight management classes that
have been proven to help lose weight and raise
metabolism. (67)
Heartland Technology Solutions announced
that Jane Cage, COO, has been recognized by
Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine as one of
the top Women of the Channel. The annual list
recognizes female executives across vendors’
channel organizations, distributors and solution
providers for their accomplishments over the
past year and the far reaching impact they
are having on the technology industry going
forward. This is the fourth time Jane has been
recognized for this award. In addition, Jane
recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with
Heartland Technology Solutions. Along with
partners Arlin Sorensen and Larry Hedin, the
team has grown HTS to six offices in five states
and a staff of 75 employees. (72)
For the fifth year out of the past six, financial
services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in
investor satisfaction with full service brokerage
firms, according to J.D. Power and Associates
2010 Full Service Investor Satisfaction
StudySM. For more information, contact Logan
Stanley at 781.0346. (68)
City Pointe Beauty Academy held its first
graduation ceremony on July 16th. Owners
Sherry Porter, Darlene Shepherd, Mike Brandon
and Mary Clare Lokken opened the cutting
edge cosmetology school one year ago. This
graduation ceremony marked the completion
of the first class to train at City Pointe. The
school’s program prepares students for state
licensing exams and entry level positions in
hair studios, spa salons and destination spas
in just twelve months. Esthetics and nail tech
programs are also offered. (64)
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri
announces the Homeless Coalition of Jasper
and Newton County will host its semi-annual
Project Homeless Connect at Memorial Hall.
The Coalition will be accepting donations of
children’s underwear, socks, children’s hygiene
items such as hair ties, hair brushes, wet wipes
and gently used shoes. Donations will be
accepted until September 7th with the event
being on September 8th. For more information,
call 782.9899. (60)
Diamond Head Tattoo is pleased to announce
they will be offering cancer ribbon tattoos at no
charge in honor of cancer victims and survivors.
Also they are offering 20% off of tattoos
for military or current civil service workers.
Contact Damon Hayes for further information
by calling 627.9443. (new member)
The City of Joplin and Joplin area churches
would like to encourage all area residents to
volunteer for the Great Day of Service set
for Sunday, September 26th. The event is
scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Last
year, 1000 volunteers were involved, and this
year, 2,000 volunteers are needed. You can
volunteer as an individual, group or company.
To volunteer, visit www.gdosjoplin.com. (74)
St. John’s Regional Medical Center delivered
“Christmas in August” gifts of school supplies
to West Central Elementary School for teachers
and students. More than $4,000 in supplies
were donated to the school. St. John’s also
began serving patients their meals using its new
meal delivery system. Thanks to the St. John’s
Auxiliary’s donation of $28,485, they were able
to purchase new patient meal serving dishes and
heating equipment. This new system will keep
food hot longer, while using 70 percent less
electricity than conventional base heaters. (88)
Soroptimist International of Joplin is pleased
to announce that Susan Ryan was recently
elected to serve on the South Central Region
Board as District II Director. This is the highest
post within the district hierarchy. (87)
The Independent Living Center is looking
for sponsors for the annual Journey for Hope
5K Run/Walk on September 18th. Event
proceeds from sponsorships, runners, walkers
and donations support programs for survivors
of brain injury and their families through the
Brain Injury Association of Missouri. For more
information, visit www.journeyforhope.com.
(73)
Pro 100 Inc., Realtors is proud to announce
that they have merged with Blue Ribbon Real
Estate of Neosho. Pro 100 is celebrating its
30th year and is the leader in sales in the Ozark
Gateway Association of Realtors. (83)
Garrett’s Cake and Design Bakery offers new
coffee cakes, fresh cinnamon rolls, pies, cakes,
breads, cookies, custom wedding cakes and
much more. They are located at 3120 South
Main Street, Suite 4 and can be reached by
calling 621.0262. (new member)
Anderson Engineering announced that Cody
White, PE of Neosho recently passed his
Principles of Practice of Engineering exam.
Only 64% of first time takers passed the civil
exam nationwide. This exam is the final part of
a two part test taken by engineers to allow them
to be licensed by the state. (60)
McAuley Alumni Association presents the
McAuley All School Reunion on September
10th through 12th, to celebrate 125 years of
Catholic education in Joplin. Various activities
are planned for the reunion. For more details,
visit www.jacss.org. (74)
ADC Dental Group in Joplin is pleased to
announce that Dr. Julia Skidmore has bought
into their ADC Dental Group in Joplin and has
been named a partner in the practice. Dr. John
C. Durling II, Dr. Julia Skidmore and the staff
of ADC Dental Group are pleased to announce
the addition of William D. Burch, DDS to ADC
of Springfield. (59)
Joplin Venetian Blind has been named a Top
500 Company by “Qualified Remodeler” for the
The Chamber is very interested in your business. If you have won an award, opened another office or are planning a big event, let us know.
We would love to let your fellow Members know about your accomplishments and events! For our next issue, submit your announcement
to ksmith@joplincc.com or fax it to 417.624.4303 by September 15th. Please include “Our Members Announce” in subject line of e-mail.
11th year. Joplin Venetian Blind, Inc. is one of
Joplin’s oldest businesses. Starting in 1939, the
area has come to rely on the quality products
and customer service they have been giving
their clientele for more than 70 years. Joplin
Venetian Blind features vinyl siding, vinyl
replacement windows, sunrooms, doors and
carports. All custom products are installed by
professionals. (76)
ACCESS Family Care recently received data
for 2009 revealing that they rate higher than
the state and national averages on key heath
care measures. They credit their doctors, nurse
practitioners and clinical support staff for
serving the health care needs of the community.
(59)
Pittsburg State University enhances the
Construction Management and Construction
Engineering Technologies program by
certifying more than 15 CMCET professors by
the National Center for Construction Education
and Research. The NCCER is a nationally
recognized construction education program that
includes curriculums in various trades as well
as safety, surveying, and project management.
For more information contact Jim Otter at
otter@pittstate.edu or 620.235.6555. PSU’s
Automotive Technology Department recently
was awarded a $150,000 grant from the
National Science Foundation to bolster faculty
education in the area of hybrid technology. The
two year grant will provide more training to
professors, who will then pass along those tools
to students. (83)
The Print Broker’s Shop Local Magazine
is a locally owned magazine designed to
strengthen our community. The goal is to
educate consumers about the value of local
businesses in our area. For more information,
call 782.2679. (83)
The Joplin Family Y unveiled a new strategy
to further community impact by focusing
in youth development, healthy living and
social responsibility. As part of this strategy,
the YMCA has a new logo that reflects the
vibrancy and diversity of the organization. The
YMCA will now be called “the Y” to align
with how people most commonly refer to the
organization. (75)
Freeman Health System welcomes several
new physicians. John Coleman, MD, Therese
McBride, DO and Brandon Mahurin, DO have
joined the emergency medicine staff. Faisal
Hayat, MD has joined the Freeman Center
for Geriatric Medicine. Christopher Ryan
Longnecker, MD specializes in cardiology
and interventional cardiology and is located at
Freeman Heart and Vascular Institute. James
R. Boyle, MD specializes in orthopaedics and
sports medicine and sees patients at Freeman
Midwest Orthopaedics. Randy Large, DO,
specializing in anesthesiology, has joined the
Freeman medical staff. Freeman also provided
10,000 supplies to 52 local schools to boost
the extra supply of material for children
whose parents could not afford back to school
necessities during the annual School Supplies
Drive. For more information contact Christen
Stark, Media Coordinator at 417.347.4606 or
email clstark@freemanhealth.com. (70)
Mercy St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s
Dr. Roger Huckfeldt and the Institute’s team
of scientists have created an alcohol free hand
sanitizer called Hands First inspired by a local
teacher.. The long lasting product continues to
kill 99% of dangerous bacteria after three hours
of application, ideal for school settings. Hands
First has recently been released nationwide. For
more information about the product or release
contact Miranda Lewis at 417.434.1120 or
mirandalewis@mercy.net. (79)
KSNF TV 16 will continue to air the Pittsburg
State football coaches show this year. The Tim
Beck Show debuted on August 29th for its 13th
year. KSN Sports Director Eric Knecht and
first year coach Tim Beck will recap each game
with video highlights. Selected players will be
chosen throughout the season for interviews
as well. For more information please contact
Francesca Payne at 417.781.2345 or fpayne@
ksn16.tv. (77)
Ortho 4-States offers a Saturday Sports
Medicine Clinic for injured athletes. Athletes
injured in Friday night games have quicker
access to care through immediate assessment
by Orthopaedic physicians, physical therapists,
and radiology. The clinic accepts walk-ins from
all insurance plans from 8 a.m. through 9 a.m.
on Saturday mornings. For more information
contact Ortho 4-States at 620.783.4111. (82)
Back Yard Burgers is pleased to announce
the addition of their new catering menu. With
more food offerings than their regular menu
and options to feed small groups of 20 all the
way up to thousands of people, they are sure
that customers will find an option that fits their
needs. The set up, cooking staff and clean up
staff ensure that their customer’s parties are
their parties and not their headaches. Look up
the menu at www.bybozarks.com or call Justin
at 417.206.9111 to book a party. Book before
September 15th to receive a 20% discount, and
all school employees receive 10% discount.
(New Member)
Darrel Kidd Extermination & Pest
Control announce a new website, www.
dkiddpestcontrol.com. They urge people to
be proactive in exterminating the fall insects
since winter weather is on the way. For more
information contact Darrel, owner and founder
at 417.781.3155. (67)
Did you know that you can also submit your news on our website at
www.joplincc.com/ourmembersannounce.html? This is a great way
to share your short term announcements with Members of the Joplin
Area Chamber of Commerce as well as the thousands of visitors to our
website every day!
The Empire District Electric Company
announces the retirement of Arla Parkison from
General Accounting on August 31, 2010 after
26 years of service. (68)
The Area Agency on Aging is accepting
entries for the first annual Forever Young
Car Show and Festival, which will be held
Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on the Webb City Health and
Rehabilitation campus, 2077 West Carl Junction
Road. Proceeds benefit the home bound
meal program in Jasper, Newton, Barton and
McDonald counties. For more information or
to register call Kathy Brust or Missy Gronda at
417.781.7562. (61)
The Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest
Missouri Chapter will be hosting early
stage education and support classes at
the Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 South
Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri. The classes
begin August 3rd and continue through
September 21st and are held every Tuesday
from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The classes are
designated for caregivers and individuals
diagnosed with short term memory disorders,
and reservations are appreciated. To make
reservations please call 417.886.2199. (60)
Missouri Southern State University
professor Dr. William Kumbier received the
2010 Governor’s Award for Excellence in
Education at MSSU. Dr. Kumbier teaches
world literature, freshman composition, and
has designed upper-level comparative literature
courses such as epic and modern world drama.
For more information on Dr. Kumbier or
the award contact University Relations and
Marketing at 417.625.9399.
(80)
The Limner Society will present an exhibition
of works from a collection of artists including:
Daniel Baltzer and local guest artists Jeffrey
Youngblood, Cindy Woolery, and the
collaborative artist team of Jorge Leyva/Jed
Schlegel. “Action Heroes” through September
12th at Momentum 8 Studios, 809 South Main
Street, Joplin, MO. Contact Momentum 8 for
gallery hours. (80)
Join Joplin School District for “Columbia
Night Lights” located at Columbia Elementary
School, 610 West F Street on Friday, September
17th. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy burgers
and hot dogs while listening to some great
music from Big Smitty. The event starts at 5:00
pm. Big Smitty will perform at 6:00 pm until
9:00 pm.
 Small Business Library
Presented by:
The small business resource library contains many different
books, periodicals and CD’s to help business professionals learn
more about different topics of interest. The variety of materials
represented covers everything from accounting, leadership
materials, sales generation and so much more. Materials can be
checked out by any JACC Member by simply finding what you
like, and checking them out at the front desk on your way out the
door. For any further questions, please contact Jeff by calling
624.4150 or jmeredith@joplincc.com.
The small business resource library is presented by Deck the
Walls and the September sponsor is Bevinco of Joplin.
Endless Referrals, Third Edition by Bob Burg
Sam Walton: Made in America by Sam Walton & John Huey
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal
Accountability in Work and in Life (Audio CD) by John G. Miller
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
Endless Referrals by Bob Burg provides lots of practical advice
on how to make the most of networking with other business
people. This is the perfect handbook for any Chamber Member
who wants to build their business and reputation – it’s fun to read!
Garen McMillian | Bevinco of Joplin
September 2010 Sponsor:
Social Media Seminar
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Connections... OH MY!
Need help with your Tweeps?
Want more Fans? Join us for our
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Seminar Series!
September 10, 2010
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Milestone Members
Presented by:
Recognizing Our Members Who Have Reached a Milestone of
Dedicated Membership
Drs. Brothers, Bezold & Associates Optometry
Member Since 1951
Dr. Lawrence M. Brothers and Dr. Robert C. Cable began their
search for a place to practice optometry after receiving their degrees
from Northern Illinois College of Optometry in 1951. They selected
Joplin, Missouri. Their first office was located on the seventh floor
in room 711 of the Joplin National Bank Building at Fourth & Main.
Being unknown in the community, times were tough as they struggled
for patients, but they persevered.
After their first year, the firm of Brothers and Cable moved to 631
South Main. They remained at this location for seven years. As their
business began to grow, they purchased and remodeled a building at
2014 South Main Street.
In 1965, they moved across the alley and constructed a 2,000 square
foot optometric facility at the business’s present location of 2013
South Joplin Street. During that year, Dr. Richard K. Taylor joined
the practice. Dr. Taylor was originally from Joplin. He received his
optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis,
Tennessee.
Dr. Daniel J. Brothers, also of Joplin, joined the firm in 1979. Dr.
Brothers received his degree from the Southern College of Optometry
as well. During this time, founding firm member Dr. Lawrence
M. Brothers began working part-time until he retired in 1984 after
serving the Joplin community for 33 years.
Also in 1984, the optometric facility was expanded from 2,000 to
4,000 square feet. The new addition included a larger reception area
and front office, an expanded dispensing area, four refracting lanes,
an open frame display area and an enlarged contact lens instruction
area. In May of 1984, Dr. Larry J. Brothers, also of Joplin, joined the
practice. He received his optometry degree from the University of
Missouri School of Optometry at St. Louis, Missouri.
Two years later, Dr. Dennis W. Bezold, from Hermann, Missouri
joined the firm after also receiving his degree from the University
of Missouri School of Optometry. In 1989, Dr. Robert Cable retired
after 37 dedicated years of service to the firm.
Dr. Richard Kent Taylor retired in December of 2000 after 38 years of
practicing. Dr. Melissa Y. Brown joined the practice in January 2003.
Dr. Brown is from Valley City, North Dakota. Dr. Eldon Repsher
joined the practice in 2005. Like the other recent additions, they too
graduated from the University of Missouri School of Optometry in St.
Louis.
Drs. Brothers, Bezold & Associates Optometry has been a strong
Member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce since 1951 when
two young doctors fresh out of school decided to practice optometry
in Joplin, Missouri.
Written By: Brad Belk | Joplin Museum Complex
Young Professionals Network
Ozark Camp Quality, a local summer camp for kids with
cancer, was the volunteer project for YPN Gives Back recently.
Amanda Triplett, work group leader, said, “We had 32
volunteers for the YPN Gives Back to Ozark Camp Quality
event. Half of the YPN volunteers teamed up with a camper and
their camp companion to run the race and the other half helped
coordinate one of the 14 challenges/games that the
racers had to complete before getting their next clue. It was a
fun night that left us with big, warm hearts knowing that we had
done something special for the kids.”
Camp Director Dave Adams said, “I just wanted to say thanks
again for giving to Ozark Camp Quality this year. I’ve spent the
last couple of nights reviewing the surveys we have everyone
fill out the last day and the “Amazing Race” was a favorite of
both staff and campers. It was obvious the amount of time and
work you and the YPN put into the event and it was a huge suc-
cess! Thank you!”
The next YPN Gives Back project date will be working with
Habitat for Humanity this fall.
Thank you to our CONNECT Sponsors!
The Young Professionals Network is presented by:
A Customized Time Management Program
that Helps you Get all that’s Due DONE
Morning or Afternoon Course (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) or
Located at Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street
Š—ȱ‘’˜˜ǰȱ›Žœ’Ž—ȱ˜ȱ’ȱ
So Many Books, So Little Time
‘Ž›ŽȱŠ›Žȱ–Š—¢ȱ‹˜˜”œȱŠ—ȱŠ›’Œ•Žœȱ™ž‹•’œ‘ŽȱŠ‹˜žȱ
’–Žȱ–Š—ŠŽ–Ž—ǰȱŠ—ȱ™•Ž—¢ȱ˜ȱŠ’•¢ȱ™•Š——’—ȱȱȱȱ
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¢˜žȱ˜—Ȃȱ‘ŠŸŽȱ¢˜ž›ȱ˜ —ȱ’—’Ÿ’žŠ•’£Žȱœ¢œŽ–ȱ˜ȱ
‘˜ ȱ˜ȱ‘Š—•Žȱ¢˜ž›ȱ’–Žǯȱȱ—ȱ ‘ŠŽŸŽ›ȱœ¢œŽ–ȱ¢˜žȱ
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™‘’•˜œ˜™‘Ž›ȱ Ž˜›ŽȱŠ—Š¢Š—ŠȱœŠ¢œDZȱȱȃŸŽ—ȱ‘Žȱ ’œŽœȱ
–’—ȱ‘Šœȱœ˜–Ž‘’—ȱ¢Žȱ˜ȱ•ŽŠ›—ǯȄȱȱ
‘ŽȱžŽȱǭȱȱœ¢œŽ–ȱ—˜ȱ˜—•¢ȱ‹Ž—Ž’œȱ‘Žȱȱȱȱȱȱ
˜›Š—’£Š’˜—œȱ ‘’Œ‘ȱžœŽȱ’ǰȱ‹žȱŠ•œ˜ȱ‘Ž’›ȱŽ–™•˜¢ŽŽœǯȱȱ
ȱ’œȱŽœ’—Žȱ˜ȱ‘Ž•™ȱ¢˜žȱ‹ŽŒ˜–Žȱ‘Žȱ‹Žœȱ’–Žȱȱȱ
–Š—ŠŽ›ȱ¢˜žȂŸŽȱŽŸŽ›ȱ”—˜ —ǯȱȱ
Become the Best Time Manager
You’ve Ever Known
ŽȂ••ȱŽŠŒ‘ȱ¢˜žȱœ›ŠŽ’Žœȱ˜ȱ‘Š—•ŽȱŽ¡Ž›’˜›ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ
’œ›ŠŒ’˜—œȱǻ‘’—œȱ‘Šȱ˜ŒŒž›ȱž›’—ȱ¢˜ž›ȱ ˜›”Š¢ȱ
‘ŠȱŠ›Žȱ—˜ȱ ’‘’—ȱ¢˜ž›ȱŒ˜—›˜•ǼȱŠ—ȱ’—Ž›’˜›ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ
’œ›ŠŒ’˜—œȱǻŠȱŽ ȱ™˜˜›ȱ’–Žȱ‘Š‹’œȱ¢˜žȱ–Š¢ȱ‘ŠŸŽȱ
ŠŒšž’›ŽǼǯȱ˜žȱŠ›ŽǰȱŠŽ›ȱŠ••ǰȱ›Žœ™˜—œ’‹•Žȱ˜›ȱ¢˜ž›ȱ’–Žȱ
Š—ȱ‘Ž•ȱŠŒŒ˜ž—Š‹•Žȱ˜›ȱ‘˜ ȱ¢˜žȱ–Š—ŠŽȱ’ǯȱ
Presented by Daniel P. Chiodo, President,
iMPACT Training and Executive Coaching
Thursday, September 30th
(1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Joplin, MO 64801
$29 per person
Register Online at www.joplincc.com
Getting to the Root of Everyday Stress
—ȱ˜Š¢Ȃœȱ ˜›•ǰȱ’Ȃœȱ’–™˜›Š—ȱ˜›ȱŒ˜–™Š—’Žœȱ˜ȱ‘’›Žȱ
™Ž˜™•Žȱ ‘˜ȱ—˜ȱ˜—•¢ȱ‘ŠŸŽȱŠȱŸŠ›’Ž¢ȱ˜ȱœ”’••œǰȱ‹žȱ ‘˜ȱ
Š›ŽȱŠ‹•Žȱ˜ȱŒ‘Š—Žȱ˜—ȱŠȱ’–ŽǰȱŒ˜—’Ž—ȱŠ—ȱŠ‹•Žȱ˜ȱ
Œ˜—œ’œŽ—•¢ȱ–Š’—Š’—ȱŠȱ›ŽŠȱŠ’žŽǯȱȱŽŒŠžœŽȱ‘Ž¢ȱ
Š›Žȱ‹Ž’—ȱ’ŸŽ—ȱ’—Œ›ŽŠœŽȱ›Žœ™˜—œ’‹’•’’Žœǰȱ‘Ž¢ȱ–žœȱ
•ŽŠ›—ȱ˜ȱ‘Š—•Žȱ‘Ž’›ȱ’–Žȱ Ž••ǰȱ˜›ȱ‘Ž¢ȱ ’••ȱ‹ŽŒ˜–Žȱ
•ŽœœȱŠ—ȱ•ŽœœȱŽŽŒ’ŸŽǯȱœȱŠȱ›Žœž•ǰȱœ˜–ŽȱŽŠ–ȱȱȱȱȱ
–Ž–‹Ž›œȱ˜—Ȃȱ”—˜ ȱ ‘˜ȱ˜ȱž›—ȱ˜ȱ˜›ȱ‘Ž•™ȱ’—ȱ‘Ž’›ȱ
’–Žȱ–Š—ŠŽ–Ž—ǰȱ˜›ȱ ‘Ž›Žȱ˜ȱœŠ›ǯȱ
Four Courses Rolled into One
‹˜žȱ˜ž›ȱ¢ŽŠ›œȱŠ˜ȱȱ ›˜ŽȱŠȱŒ˜ž›œŽȱ˜›ȱ–¢ȱ›Š’—’—ȱ
Œ˜–™Š—¢ȱ‘Šȱ’œȱ—˜ ȱžœŽȱ‹¢ȱœŽŸŽ›Š•ȱŒ˜–™Š—’Žœȱ’—ȱ
‘Žȱ—’ŽȱŠŽœǰȱŠœȱ Ž••ȱŠœȱ’—Ž›—Š’˜—Š••¢ǯȱȱȱ‹ŽŠ—ȱ
Šœȱ˜—ŽȱŒ˜ž›œŽǰȱ‹žȱ›Ž ȱ˜ȱ˜ž›ǰȱœ’—ŒŽȱœŽŸŽ›Š•ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ
Œ˜–™Š—’Žœȱ Š—Žȱ˜ȱŽŸŽ•˜™ȱ‘Ž’›ȱ™Ž˜™•Žȱ’—ȱœ™ŽŒ’’Œȱ
’–Žȱ–Š—ŠŽ–Ž—ȱŠ›ŽŠœǯȱ‘ŽȱŒ˜ž›œŽœȱ‘ŠȱŠ›Žȱ—˜ ȱ
™Š›ȱ˜ȱžŽȱǭȱȱŠ›ŽDZȱ
ȱ
• ŽȱŽȱ›Š—’£Žȱ
• ˜Š•ȱ’–ŽȱŠ—ŠŽ–Ž—ȱȱ
• ž’•’—ȱ’‘¢ȱŽŽ’—œȱ
• ›ŽŠ’—ȱ˜ Ž›ȱ˜›”ȱ ›˜ž™œȱ
ȱ
ŽŸŽ›Š•ȱŒ˜–™Š—’Žœȱ’—ȱ’œœ˜ž›’ǰȱ›”Š—œŠœȱŠ—ȱȱȱȱȱ
”•Š‘˜–Šȱ‘ŠŸŽȱ—˜ ȱ’—Œ•žŽȱ‘ŽœŽȱŒ˜ž›œŽœȱ’—ȱ‘Ž’›ȱ
ŽŠ–ȱ›Š’—’—ǰȱŠ—ȱŠ›Žȱ—˜ ȱ‹Ž’—ȱ˜Ž›Žȱ˜ȱ˜ž›ȱ
Ribbon Cuttings
Missouri American Water Company
Christie Barnhart, External Affairs
Manager
2650 East 32nd Street, Suite 121
Celebrating Kickoff to National Drink-
ing Water Week
Reeves Tire and Automotive
Kristen Cristy, Owner
806 East 7th Street
Celebrating Groundbreaking for Re-
building
Award Service Company
Brandon Kirschner
902 East 4th Street, Suite 105
Celebrating New Membership, Business
New to Joplin
Associates in Oral Surgery and
Dental Implants
Dr. Glenn Makowski, Dentist
2602 Cunningham Avenue
Celebrating New Membership, Name
Change
A-1 Carpet Cleaning
Bob Miller, Owner
3860 County Lane 119, Carthage, MO
Celebrating New Membership
˜™•’—ȱ›ŽŠȱ‘Š–‹Ž›ȱ˜ȱ˜––Ž›ŒŽȱ–Ž–‹Ž›œǰȱ˜˜ǯȱ
Roma Italian Restaurant Cabo Del Sol
Anthony Soria, Manager Chris Holt, General Manager
231 West 7th Street 3129 John Q. Hammons Blvd.
Celebrating New Membership, New Celebrating New Membership, New
Business Business
Joplimo Mattress Martin Law Office, P.C.
Brian & Della Croft Tracey Martin, President
1710 South Range Line Road 310 West 6th Street, Suite 202
Celebrating New Membership Celebrating New Name, New Location
Karnes Pro-Tire Joplin Edgy Elegance Tan and Salon
Paul Burkhart, General Manager Alex Doerge, Manager
2617 East 7th Street 1227 East 32nd Street, Suite 2
Celebrating New Management Celebrating New Membership, New
Business For more informa-
Rapid Body Reducers
Kathleen Millgard, Owner North Middle School tion on these
1531 East 32nd Street, Suite 1 Dr. CJ Huff, Superintendent businesses,
Celebrating New Membership, New 102 Gray Avenue please see
Business Celebrating Completion of Remodel
joplincc.com.
The UPS Store Wilkinson Pharmacy
Jason Forgey, Manager Will Messer, Store Manager
2401 East 32nd Street, Suite 10 1227 East 32nd Street
Celebrating 5 Year Anniversary Celebrating Relocation and
The Ambassadors are Sponsored By:
Added Pharmacy Services
Community Clinic
Barbie Bilton, Executive Director
701 South Joplin Avenue
Celebrating Kickoff of Pepsi Refresh
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 New Members
Aspire of Southwest Missouri Cruise Control Marketing Paige Wright
Not-for-Profit Organization Technical Marketing Massage Therapy
P.O. Box 4623 2301 South Florida Avenue 405 Leisure Lane
Joplin, MO 64803-4623 Joplin, MO 64804 Carl Junction, MO 64834
417.291.1640 417.310.9121 417.291.9872
Leticia Vowels, Executive Director www.cruisecontrolmarketing.net Paige Wright, Owner
Bryan Vowels, Board Member Rodney D. Noran, Owner Sponsor: Dan Chiodo, Impact Training
Sponsor: Martha Kungle, Freeman Sponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC & Development & Christine Bryant,
Health System JACC
Edgy Elegance Tan & Salon
Back Yard Burgers Beauty Salon
Restaurant/Catering 1227 East 32nd Street, Suite 2
1611 South Range Line Road Joplin, MO 64804 The Chamber’s Board of Directors and
Joplin, MO 64804 417.850.8271 staff are pleased to welcome our newest
417.206.9911 Alex Doerge, Manager Chamber Members. Please keep these
www.bybozarks.com Sponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC and all Members in mind when looking
Justin Eaton, Director of Operations for goods and services.
Sponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC Health Solutions Vitamins & More Store
Overall Health & Wellness Center
Cabo Del Sol 506 South Main Street
Restaurant Joplin, MO 64801
3129 John Q. Hammons Blvd. 417.206.3700
Joplin, MO 64804 Angela Horner, CNHP, CPT, Owner
417.208.4900 Mitch Horner, Owner Invite your clients or vendors
to join the Chamber.
Corey Gonzalez, VP Sales & Marketing Sponsor: Joe Craigmile, Southwest Contact Christine Bryant at 417.624.4150 or
Chris Holt, General Manager Missouri Bank cbryant@joplincc.com
Sponsor: John Hipple, Jr.

Member Benefit Programs

Chamber Members can receive member only benefits from our
partners, Stronghold Data, LLC., MyModernWeb.com, Living
Well Smoothies and Constant Contact! Just log on at http://www.
joplincc.com/ourchamber_memberdiscount.html for full details.
These discounts and special offers are just for Members of the Joplin
Area Chamber of Commerce! For more information, contact Tonya
Sprenkle at 417.624.4150 or tsprenkle@joplincc.com.

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New Member Feature
Summerset Global, LLC
My name is Travis Smith and my wife is Christine, together we have four children and a new small business. For the past 15 years,
I have worked in the transportation industry, and owned my own business in Illinois prior to moving to Missouri. Last year, my wife
and I opened Summerset Global, LLC in Joplin. We are a transportation solutions company which specializes in moving machines and
equipment throughout North America. We move loads from 500 lbs to 150,000 lbs. Most importantly, we provide our customers with
the service, knowledge, and expertise to get their product moved quickly and safely. Summerset Global is also part-owner of Evolution
of Design, LLC. This is our print and web page design business which includes providing web-based database solutions to the small
business owner at an affordable price. Christine and I hope to grow Summerset Global in Joplin through the support of the Joplin Area
Chamber of Commerce and the community. For more information, you can reach us by calling 1-888-315-1356.

Localbase, Inc.
Localbase, Inc. offers web-based applications and ad units for small businesses and organizations. Our simple, intuitive solutions
leverage the social web to increase employee productivity, boost member engagement, improve client relationships, and convert social
media traffic into sales. We are offering a free beta trial of our applications to Joplin area businesses and organizations in preparation
of our national launch in November. Sign up today at http://localbase.com to receive productivity tools like task, project, and client
relationship management. For more information, you may reach Tobias Teeter via e-mail at tobias.teeter@localbase.com or by calling
417.499.3593.

Small Business & Technology New Teacher Bags

Development Center
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps New Teacher Bags Presented by Pittsburg State University
Date: September 10 (Friday), 1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Canvas totes filled to the brim with pens, pencils,
Payment in advance: $20
notepads, insulated lunch bags, cups, water bottles and
coupons galore were delivered to the new teachers in
Social Media for Small Businesses
the Joplin public and private schools. Every year,
Date: September 15 (Wednesday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
JACC members join in to welcome these educators
Payment in advance: $35
to Joplin and help to get them started in their new
assignments.
The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
Date: September 16 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thank you to the following companies who donated:
Payment in advance: $20
ADC of Joplin Oxford Healthcare
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps Brett Wilson, DDS, Associates of Pittsburg State University
Dentistry PowerHouse Gym and Fitness
Date: September 28 (Tuesday), 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Carlson Chiropractic Center Center
Payment in advance: $20 Cartridge World Pro Musica
Cell Phone Medics Rapid Body Reducers
Overview of Microsoft Office 2007 Children’s Haven of Southwest RSC Equipment Rental
Date: September 29 (Wednesday), 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Missouri, Inc. Second Chances Resale Shop/
City Pointe Beauty Academy Lafayette House
Payment in advance: $60 Commerce Bank, N.A. Show Me the Ozarks Magazine
Community Bank & Trust Southwest Missouri Bank
Crowder College St. John’s Regional Medical
The full schedule of workshops can be seen at http://www. Curves Center
mssutraining.com along with online registration. If you have Freeman Health System/Pink Stouffer Communications
Door Boutique Take Nature’s Path Natural Foods
any questions, please let me know. Heartland Crime Stoppers, Inc. & Coffee Shop
Hope 4-You Breast Cancer Terry McDermid, Mary Kay
Foundation Consultant
Joplin Globe Publishing Company The UPS Store
Joplin Metro Credit Union Tomboy Tools Consultant
Joplin Printing Company Totally You Global Technologies
Joy McDonald, Mutual of Omaha United Way of Southwest
Missouri Career Center Missouri
Oasis Salon & Day Spa Vatterott College
Gold sponsors: Kyle Hickam State Farm Agency,
Oasis Salon & Day Spa
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 TREK helps the entire Joplin community by taking a proactive approach to
helping students who are not performing at grade level. It also helps the
community by strengthening the educational foundation at an early age.
This, in turn, supplies our community with a qualified workforce and more
productive citizens. The TREK program makes it possible for students
who need extra instruction to catch up with their classmates. TREK brings
another adult into a child·s life who cares about them and shows it by
devoting their time as a one-on-one tutor. TREK has been very successful
in helping students have a bright future and we need more tutors to
TREK is Presented by: continue this rewarding program.
Download the application at http://www.joplincc.com or contact:
Simply fill out the application on the back and mail, fax or e-mail to:

Cary Beasley
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
320 East 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64801
Fax: 417-624-4303
cbeasley@joplincc.com
Gold Sponsors For more information, please call 417-624-4150.

CertainTeed
Cliffstar Corporation Mentors helping students in Joplin Schools achieve their fullest
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Ask the Executive Coach...
by Daniel P. Chiodo, CMEC | Impact Training & Development

QUESTION:
Why do I always get excited in the fall and think about going back to school, even though I am not in school anymore?

ANSWER:
I know exactly what you mean. Just the other day I noticed that it was just a little bit cooler during my morning run. My
running partner even told me I was running a little faster than normal. I think it was that inspiring fall air. Later, as I walked
outside and took a deep breath of the morning air before heading off to work- I felt just what you’re talking about. It’s that
“time to go back to school” feeling. It returns every year.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

I think many of us have those same thoughts. Part of it could be the excitement you always felt each year when you returned
to school. You thought about the new people you’d be meeting, the new teachers who might become an important figure in
your life, and maybe even some behaviors that you vowed to change for the new school year. But more than that, it is like a new beginning. It’s
the same feeling you get when it is time for a new season. Some people love living in parts of the country where there are four distinct seasons.
They will comment when they can feel the new season about to occur. It excites them.

LOOK AT EACH SEASON AS A CHANCE TO START ANEW

I think this is also a great way to look at life. There are so many things to experience. Meanwhile you want to do your very best at whatever you
do to achieve as much as possible. And let’s face it, sometimes you need some motivation. Think about your year in terms of quarters. Each
quarter is a new season and a time when you can determine whether you are meeting your goals or not. And if you’re not, get excited about
working a little harder and smarter to get to where you want to be.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

If you are a person who only examines your life once a year when you make New Year’s resolutions, you might consider looking at these
resolutions the same way you do the seasons. How are you progressing? Are you achieving what you want? Then, approach the beginning of
each season with real gusto. Move the needle in your life so that you make a real difference.

A SEASONAL APPROACH TO ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS

At the beginning of each season, ask yourself these questions:

1. What specific goals did I set for myself this year?

2. Did I prioritize them to do the toughest first?

3. Do I have real strategies to accomplish each one?

4. How many things have I checked off the list? Do I have 25% of the items checked off after March, about 50% after June, 75% checked off the
list as of September and almost 100% checked off by the end of December?

MOVING THE NEEDLE

Why do I ask you the four questions above? They are the same things that I would be asking my clients in the Executive Coaching Experience.
If you want to “move the needle,” that is, accomplish things that will get you closer to the wealth and happiness you deserve, you have to hold
yourself accountable.

iMPACT Training & Development, Dan Chiodo, President Copyright 2010

dan@danchiodo.net 417-439-4900 Visit impactbydan.com

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