January 2010

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Joplin Area Chamber Of Commerce
2009-2010 Executive Committee
Mike Palmer – Chairman of the Board
Susan Adams – Vice-Chairman of the Board,
Vice-Chairman of Workforce Development
Chuck Brown – Co Vice-Chairman of Workforce Development
Clifford Wert – Treasurer, Chairman of Finance committee
Mike Wiggins – Vice-Chairman of Business Development
Lonnie Heckmaster – Co Vice-Chairman of Business Development
Dan Hayworth – Vice-Chairman of Economic Development
Sean Anderson – Co Vice-Chairman of Economic Development
Shelly Kraft – Co Vice-Chairman of Community Development
Michelle Ducre’ – Vice Chairman of Member Services
Terry Hicklin – Co Vice-Chairman of Member Services
Audie Dennis – Past Chairman of the Board

Board of Directors Ex-Officio Directors

Larry Boyd Darieus Adams
Seth Dermott Mike Gray
Brandon Freed Dr. C.J. Huff
Bob Honeywell Alan Marble
Scott Hutson Priscilla McKinney
Joe Kirk Matt Proctor
Charles Keeter Mark Rohr
Mayor Gary Shaw
Dr. Bruce Speck
Chamber Staff Sherri Cloyd, Executive Assistant
Rob O’Brian, President
Kim Lester, Vice President Jeff Meredith, Member Relations Coordinator
Tonya Sprenkle, Finance Director Lea Schroer, Newman Innovation Center
Ginger LaMar, Membership Director Administrative Assistant
Stephanie McGrew, Special Events Manager Lisa Kelly, Administrative Assistant
Cary Beasley, Workforce Development Manager Karen Yates, Administrative Assistant
Kirstie Smith, Communications Director Accent Photography by Terra, Photographer
Cindy Weiss, Staff Accountant InterCity Florist, Chamber Florist
Kevin Welch, Marketing Director-SMDA 320 East 4th Street,
Steve Russell, Director, Newman Innovation
Center Joplin, MO 64801
417.624.4150 | www.joplincc.com

Good Luck Kim Vann

JACC wishes Kim Vann great success in her new endeavor with the
Joplin R-VIII School District. Kim was part of our team for six years
and will be missed tremendously. However, as the Community
Relations Coordinator, Kim will continue to be actively involved with
the Chamber and the business community and we look forward to
working with her in this new role. Thank you, Kim Vann, for a job well
done!

From the JACC family!

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President’s Message
I had many conversations with a wide array of business people in the last quarter of 2009. The general tenor was
that no one was sorry to see the year come to a close. 2009 was a very rough year for our country and our region.

But the other side of the conversation seemed to be one of cautious optimism for 2010. Right now, we are
working with several area manufacturing firms that believe they will be increasing business in this new year.
While no one is talking about major job growth, all of them are talking about some incremental increase in
employment. Taken collectively though, there will be some good job opportunities for area residents by
mid-spring, assuming the economy nationally continues to recover.

Retail, in general, depends greatly on the holiday season. While the December sales numbers are not final as
of this writing, the conversational feedback from many of our area stores is pretty positive. While perhaps not
Rob O’Brian
records, sales at least are better than anticipated. Some of the regional/national retailers indicated the Joplin
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market is very strong in comparison with their other locations.

The statistics indicate that the Joplin metro area is in recovery. The Moody’s Adversity Index shows that Joplin (and Missouri) emerged
from recession in August and continued in recovery through November, the last posted month. Unemployment dropped from 8.6% mid-
summer, to just under 8%, although it is likely to bounce back up early this year as the post-holiday layoffs occur. Housing prices remain
stable, although new housing starts have yet to rebound.

As this new year starts, though, it is important for businesses to take advantage of the many resources available to help them be successful.
For example, there is a variety of demographic and consumer expenditure information at www.joplinregionalbizcenter.com.

On the site is general demographic and consumer information for key communities and counties in the Joplin region. However, you can
request, at no charge, specific location information. Available is demographic and/or consumer expenditure information specific to your
location. For example, if you want to know household income in a five mile drive-time from your store, we can do that. If you want to
know the top census tracts for buying shoes, or wine, or jewelry, etc. in the region so you can target advertising dollars, that is available.
All you need to do is request the information on the website form and it will be e-mailed back to you in a day.

From a business to business perspective, we have added a new D&B service. For example, if you want to market paper goods to every
restaurant and food service in the area, we can define those by standard NAICS codes and give you a list, as well as a map showing
locations. For that service, you can contact
Lea at the Chamber. 2009-2010 Chamber Program Top
Don’t forget either, that the Small Business Level Sponsors
and Technology Development Center has
a wealth of information and one-on-one
counseling services to help your firm. The Chairman Sponsors - $10,000 President Sponsors - $7,500
services are free and confidential. Another
great resource is just the old-fashioned CableONE Community Bank & Trust
networking with your peers. You can do City of Joplin Roper Honda
that at Chamber events and through the new EaglePicher Techologies, LLC
BNI groups forming in the area. For more Director Sponsors - $5,000
Empire District Electric Company
information, call the Chamber and talk with
Ginger LaMar, Stephanie McGrew or Kim First State Bank BKD, LLP
Lester about the networking opportunities. Fox-14 Commerce Bank
Freeman Health System Downstream Casino Resort
Overall, it appears that 2010 will start off General Mills Bakeries & Foodservice The Joplin Globe Publishing Company
slowly but the economy in this area should Heartland Technology Solutions Joplin R-VIII School District
be stronger by mid-year. Businesses that
Home Pro Joplin Tri-State Business Journal
aggressively pursue opportunities should
KOAM-TV KODE-TV
find 2010 to be a good year.
Sign Designs KSNF-TV
Southwest Missouri Bank Lamar Advertising
Sign-A-Rama Missouri Eagle
Missouri Southern State University
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Show Me the Ozarks Magazine
Stronghold Data
Warten, Fisher, Lee & Brown, LLC
U S Bank, N.A.
Weed Whackers, Inc.
Zimmer Radio, Inc.
Joplin Angel Network Connects...
Joplinangelnetwork.com, a recently launched web service, provides
entrepreneurs and equity investors with an avenue to connect and
match needs with resources. The Joplin Angel Network is a member-
based group of investors who have an interest in investing in early
stage and growth-focused Joplin area companies. These investments
cover a broad range of industries, including technology, where there
is potential to build sustainable and successful businesses.
The Joplin Angel Network was founded in cooperation with the
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Newman Innovation Center
and Teeter Capital Partners, LLC and is managed by a Steering
Committee. The steering committee members are: Rob O’Brian,
President, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Steve Russell,
Director, Newman Innovation Center and Tobias Teeter, Principal,
Teeter Capital Partners, LLC.
The Joplin Angel Network provides entrepreneurs seeking financial
capital with a direct connection to accredited investors seeking
investment opportunities. This is achieved by providing entrepreneurs
with the ability to submit business plans directly to local accredited
investors for individual consideration. The Joplin Angel Network
provides an investment matching service only and provides no advice
or recommendations to member angel investors. Applicants and
angel investor members are responsible for completing their own due
diligence and coming to their own investment conclusions. This web
service is appropriate for funding requests within the $50,000 and
$500,000 range.
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The Joplin Angel Network was formed because starting and growing
a company often requires external financing. While debt is the
most common form of external financing, not all companies can
be financed by debt alone. In the past, Joplin-based entrepreneurs
seeking capital would pitch their business opportunity to individuals
or small groups of investors one at a time. Although the market has
functioned this way for many years, this process is inefficient for
both parties. Entrepreneurs spend valuable time raising capital in
small blocks instead of focusing on their business. Investors receive
numerous unqualified requests for funding, may lack the industry
knowledge to evaluate certain companies and miss out on excellent
companies that are funded outside their network of contacts. The
Joplin Angel Network has been established and designed to bridge
the gap between entrepreneurs and investors.
The Joplin Angel Network makes no warranties or representations as
to whether its members are accredited investors as defined. There
are some restrictions. You must be accredited as defined (accredited
investor definition - http://www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm ) in the
Securities Act of 1933 (Download the Act at http://www.sec.gov/
about/laws/sa33.pdf .)
For more information on the Joplin Angel Network, visit
joplinangelnetwork.com or contact Steve Russell at the Joplin
Area Chamber of Commerce at 417.624.4150 or Tobias Teeter at
417.499.3593.
Small Business Resource Library
Presented by:

Did you know that the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce offers a
complete Small Business Resource Library on site? Watch for new ad-
ditions to the library every month. For a complete listing of new items,
see www.joplincc.com.
YPN gives back
In addition to the library, access the J.J. Hill Reference library from our On January 30th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be helping
website or directly at www.joplinregionalbizcenter.com. These tools relocate all the animals from their current home to their
are provided to our Members free of charge and can be valuable tools to new and improved location. If YPN members have crates
help your business. or trucks, bring them along and help move.

New materials added for the month of January are: CEO Leadership Lunch
Lincoln the Unknown by Dale Carnegie January 20th from 12-1 p.m.
Dale Carnegie’s Scrapbook: A Treasury of the Wisdom of the Ages by Dale *OHTILY VMÄJL
Carnegie Bring your lunch and listen as Gary Duncan, President and CEO
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie of Freeman Health System sits down for a round-table discussion
about current events.

January 2010 Sponsor:

Save the Date
YPN day at MSSU basketball game against
PSU. February 10th, 7:30 p.m.

Make sure you keep up with YPN on Twitter,

Facebook and bi-weekly newsletter.

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 New Members
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Non-Profit Employment Service
1820 East 20th Street, Suite 48
Joplin, MO 64804
417.624.2490
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Kelly Curbow, Vice President
Robin Bridges, Manager/Coordinator
Tandee Brown, Employment Counselor
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Software Partners, Inc.
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117 Ledgestone Lane
Branson West, MO 65737
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Bart Paden, Creative Director The Chamber’s Board of Directors and
Earl Johnson, President staff are pleased to welcome our newest
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Lynn Wilson, Owner Steve McNeely, Owner
Karen Kirkland, Manager Sponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC
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Paper Distributor
1022 South Wall Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417.624.1343
Eric Shoaff, General Manager
Kathy Shoaff, President
Sponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC

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ourchamber_memberdiscount.html for full details. These discounts
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of Commerce! For more information, contact Tonya Sprenkle at
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Dancing with the Joplin Stars
Dancing with the Joplin Stars, Presented by KODE-TV, KSN-TV
& Downstream Casino Resort
Friday, February 19, 2010 • Downstream Casino Resort – Pavilion
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. = Social Hour • 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. = Program
Presented by KODE-TV/KSNF-TV and Downstream Casino Resort
$250.00 for table of 10 • $25.00 for individual seating at a table
$2.00 to “cast vote”

Joplin “Celebrity Dancers”

(Instructors and dancing partners with
professional dance instructors)
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Rob O’Brian, JACC President
Lane Roberts, Joplin Chief of Police
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Ernie Caruthers, Downstream Casino Resort Facilities Director
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Cheryle Finley, The Joplin Globe Publishing Company & Liberty Bank
Bonney Bowman, KSN-TV
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Jessica Daley, KODE-TV
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Celebrity Judges
Dan Chiodo, Impact Training
This event is a fundraiser
for the JACC
Nancy Hutson, Cycle Connection-Harley Davidson/Buell
Cultural Affairs Sloane Hanson & Bernadette Carmichael,
Committee Public
Mural Project World champion dancers/instructors

Professional Dance Instructors

Lynn Thornton
David Thornton
Judy Schneider
Proceeds of this event will go to the Public Mural project,
Fred Harris
organized through the JACC’s Cultural Affairs Committee. The
first public mural is being created by Anthony Gude, Thomas Hart
Benton’s grandson, and slated to be unveiled in March of 2010. Celebrity Emcee
Buy your table and cast your votes online at joplincc.com! Gary Bandy

Ribbon Cuttings
Bob N Boons Steve’s Fireplace & More Gift Card Express
Bob Gepford, Owner Steve McNeely, Owner Priscilla McKinney, President
North Park Mall Food Court 110 North Range Line Road, Suite 201 North Park Mall
101 North Range Line 101 North Range Line
www.bobnboons.com Home Pro and Susie Jones
John Tullis, Owner Choice Marketing
Living Well Smoothies 3271 North Main Street Karen Plott, Owner
Sandy Taylor, Owner www.homeproamerica.com 501 East 7th Street
1206 Saginaw Road Joplin, MO
Madison Lane Interiors www.livingwellsmoothies.com Zimmer Radio, Inc. www.choicemarketing.biz
Pam Mense, Amber Sachetta, Owners Larry Boyd, Market Manager
505 West 2nd Street Baker Davis Roderique 2702 East 32nd Street Lacey’s Jewelers
www.madisonlaneinteriors.net Charles Davis, Bill Fellers, Kevin Lacey, Owner
Will Roderique Ashley Furniture Home Store 508 North Range Line Road, Suite B
Hospice Compassus 920 East 15th Street Andrew Covington, President www.laceysjewelers.com
Janet Gard, Executive Director www.bdrcpas.com 530 South Range Line, Suite A
2650 East 32nd Street www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com
www.chahospice.com Totally You Global Technologies For more information and photos
Debbie Kenny, Owner Linda Teeter Insurance Agency of these businesses, please see
Faces Cosmetic Boutique 5398 East 7th Street Linda Teeter, Owner joplincc.com.
Barbara Manning, Megan Spiller, www.lifebydesigntv.com 1321 South Illinois Avenue
Owners www.farmersagent.com/lteeter
1715 South Madison, Suite 8 Fletcher Ford Lincoln Mercury
Webb City, MO Brent Lobanoff, Executive VP Robbins Group
3015 Turkey Creek Blvd. Melissa Robbins, President
Boy Scouts of America, www.fletcherauto.com 746 South Florida Avenue The Ambassadors are Sponsored By:
Ozark Trails Council Troop 333 www.goldenrule.ws
Rikki Smith Southwest Hearing and Balance
2702 Richard Joseph Blvd. Michael Opfer, Owner Mary Kay Cosmetics, Melissa Hogan
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 Thank You for Renewing
A Moment in Time ...................................................... 2004
Alzheimer’s Association, SWMO Chapter . ................ 1998
Animal Clinic, Steve Walstad, D.V.M. . ...................... 1990
B & C Catering, LLC .................................................. 2009
The Buckle, Inc............................................................. 2008
Burton-Liese, LLC . ..................................................... 1989
Clevenger Financial Investments & Insurance . .......... 2006
Cloud’s Meats .............................................................. 2006
College Heights Christian Church . ............................. 1999
College Heights Christian School ............................... 1992
Continental Banquet & Catering Services .................. 2001
Counseling Associates of the Four States, LLC . ........ 2009
Countryside Self Storage ............................................. 2004
CRB Investments, Inc. . ............................................... 2002
Creative Glass . ............................................................ 1997
CSC Sugar ................................................................... 2007
Economic Security Corporation .................................. 1990
Empire District Electric Company .............................. 1947
Experience Works ........................................................ 2008
Flames . ........................................................................ 1995
Fraley Funeral Supply ................................................. 1990
Frank Fletcher Nissan . ................................................ 2002
Fundraising Works, Inc. . ............................................. 2004
Goins Enterprises, Inc. ................................................ 2005
Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant ....................................... 1995
Greater Missouri Medical Pro-Care Providers, Inc. . .. 2000
Hospice Compassus ..................................................... 1998
House of Hope Joplin, Inc. . ........................................ 2008
Ink & Thread Creations ............................................... 2008
Joplin Area Catholic Schools ...................................... 2007
Joplin Floor Designs . .................................................. 2000
The Joplin Globe Publishing Company Member Since 1946
Co-founding publishers Lumley
C. McCarn, Frank Tew and O.
P. Meloy established The Joplin
Globe on August 9, 1896. The
news story of the day was the
presidential campaign featuring
Williams Jennings Bryan against
William McKinley. At the time
the Globe backed Bryan, the
Democratic nominee, which became profitable to the newspaper since
Joplin was predominantly a Democratic city.
James F. Farrar was the first circulation manager. He hand-delivered
the morning paper from a sack across the back of his horse. The first
subscriber of record was Jesse F. Osborne. As an efficient attorney
and strong Democrat, Osborne would later make history as a five-time
mayor of Joplin.
In 1899, The Joplin Globe Publishing Company was officially incor-
porated for $5,000. In time, the colorful mining operator, Gilbert
Barbee, gained controlling interest in the newspaper. The Globe
would move to a new two-story brick home at Fourth and Virginia
under Barbee’s leadership.
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Joplin Outlaws ............................................................. 2006
Lesley Business Centers, LLC .................................... 2003
Lux Orthotics, Inc. . ..................................................... 1997
Main Street Joplin . ...................................................... 1991
Mallory Canvas Products ............................................ 1998
Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad . ................... 2001
NPC International, Inc. . .............................................. 2004
Ozark Athletics Supply Company ............................... 1971
Legacy Events/Party World ......................................... 1986
The Payroll Company . ................................................ 2006
JCPenney, Inc. ............................................................. 1959
Peregrine Corporation . ................................................ 2004
Peterbilt of Joplin ........................................................ 2005
PMI – Performance Coatings ...................................... 2003
Powersports of Joplin .................................................. 2005
Precious Moments Supporting Foundation ................. 2009
Protein Solutions, LLC ................................................ 2008
Quality Exteriors . ........................................................ 2002
R & D Finance, Inc. .................................................... 2008
Ramsey Media Works, L.L.C. ..................................... 2002
Reptile World Zoo ....................................................... 2005
Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC ........................................... 2005
Stephen E. Slawson, M.D. . ......................................... 2008
Software Partners, Inc. ................................................ 2009
Soroptimist International of Joplin . ............................ 2001
State Beauty Supply .................................................... 2007
Studio Argonauta ......................................................... 2007
Total Electronics Contracting ...................................... 2002
Twin Hills Golf & Country Club . ............................... 1966
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ...................................... 2004
Western Associates Specialty Advertising . ................. 1997
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In 1910, Alfred H. Rogers purchased the controlling interest in the
paper. By 1918, the Globe already hiring over 60 employees
expanded further by purchasing the old Y.M.C.A. building next door.
One year later the Globe bought out the evening paper known as The
Joplin News Herald.
To separate the two writing staffs in the newsroom, a rail fence (since
removed) was built through the spacious former “Y” gymnasium.
This gave rise to a standing joke among readers, who said the
publishing company was “Democratic in the morning and Republican
in the evening” as they operated “on different sides of the fence.”
Today the Globe’s mission “is to be an essential part of people’s
lives by providing valuable information on what’s happening in their
world.” For the past 114 years The Joplin Globe has documented
daily the history of area. Since 1946, the Globe has been an active
member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
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 Our Members Announce
Pro Musica presents the Harlem Quartet
on January 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 812 South
Pearl. This innovative and daring string
quartet made their acclaimed debut in the
fall of 2006 at the Sphinx Organization’s
Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall. The
concert is open to the public. A second
concert will be held on January 29th
at 9:30 p.m. at the Kitchen Pass, 1212
South Main. For more information,
please visit www.promusicajoplin.org.
Take Away Café is now offering Faculty
Appreciation Fridays. Show your school
ID and receive 15% off your order. They
offer Medical Mondays as well. Show
your hospital ID and receive 15% off
your order. Take Away Café is located at
2217 South Main Street.
Freeman OccuMed recently received
the Outstanding Externship Site Training
Award from Franklin Technology
Center at MSSU. This award is given
annually to recognize facilities that
faithfully dedicate time and professional
skills. Visit www.freemanhealth.com
and www.franklintechjoplin.com.
Bella Blue Gift Baskets, LLC offers
one of a kind gift baskets for you
to raffle off at the Business Expo.
This is a great chance to get contact
information for later use and reward
people stopping by your booth. Call
Beverly at 417.483.0144 or visit www.
bellabluegifts.com.
Curves had a busy December by having
a toy drive for the Salvation Army and a
coat drive for Lafayette House. Curves
would like to help you reach your goals
for the new year. They offer free weight
loss classes to member and non members
on the first Thursday of each month. For
more details call 626.8813 or visit www.
curves.com or www.lafayettehouse.org.
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St. John’s SportsCare presented a
check to MSSU for the Lori Pflug
Memorial Scholarship. Each year, a
student from MSSU who is pursuing
a career in sports medicine is selected
as the recipient. Daniel Ware is the
recipient of the $2000 scholarship. Visit
www.stj.com.
Joplin Little Theatre kicks off 2010
with a production of the Tony Award
winning, “Doubt” on January 13th and
runs through January 17th. Auditions
for “The Nerd” will be held January
18th and 19th. Contact the theatre at
623.3638 or visit www.joplinlittletheatre.
org for more details.
Choice Marketing is pleased to
welcome Jason Wakefield to their
agency staff as Graphic Designer. Jason
graduated from MSSU with a B. A. in
Graphic Design. Choice Marketing,
located at 501 East 7th Street is a full
service, award winning marketing/
advertising agency. Visit www.
choicemarketing.biz and www.mssu.edu.
Arvest Bank was recognized by West
Central Elementary School during
their Business Partners Recognition
program. The faculty awarded Arvest
a certificate of appreciation and the
students presented a hand-made token of
appreciation. Visit www.arvest.com and
www.joplinschools.com.
House of Hope Joplin is excited to
announce that they have received a
$20,000 matching grant from their
national affiliate. This is a one time
grant that will fund the development
of a new leadership position and will
be used so the Executive Director, Jen
Black, may focus full time on serving
area teens and their families. House
of Hope is meeting needs in our
community by providing faith based non
residential counseling for teens and their
families. For more information or to
make a contribution, please visit www.
houseofhopejoplin.com.
The Alzheimer’s Association of
Southwest Missouri commends Senator
Claire McCaskill for co-sponsoring
the “Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act
of 2009”. This legislation authorizes
a significant increase in funding for
Alzheimer research at the National
Institutes of Health to $2 billion to
restore momentum to the pursuit
of better diagnosis, prevention and
treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Visit
www.alz.org/swmo.
The Southwest Missouri Lodging
Association, previously known as
the Joplin Hotel/Motel Association,
announced that Mike Greninger,
Director of Sales at La Quinta and
Rebecca Swindell, General Manager of
the Hampton Inn, have been elected to
serve on the Board of Directors for the
association.
Shanna’s Design Studio, located at
32nd and Main, behind Cable One, is
offering fast affordable printing services.
They offer you the flexibility to never
leave the office. E-mail your files you
need printed, and Shanna will deliver
your project right to your office. If
you are in need of design services,
they are here to help. Color copies are
just 29 cents for the month of January.
Call 417.299.3246 or visit www.
shannasdesigns.com.
Ceramic Reflections, 1504 East
32nd Street has changed their name to
Personalized Gifts and More to better
reflect their new direction and product
offering. They can personalize gifts
by using your photographs on many
different gifting items. They are also
perfect for award gifts like plaques and
recognition items. For more information,
visit www.pictureitonagift.com.
Metro Builders Supply is now
Metro Appliances and More.
For more information visit www.
metrobuilderssupply.com
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 January 15th. Please include “Our Members Announce” in subject line of e-mail.
Ronald McDonald House of the Four
States is holding an ornament and gift
sale with items from its annual Gift
of Light, Gift of Love fundraisers.
Katherine’s at Silver Lake and Mark
Roberts collectibles are available,
including ornaments, dolls with
certificates of authenticity, table top
decorations, stockings, swags and a
variety of other items. Shopping hours
are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday until January 4th. For
details, call 624.2243. Visit www.
rmhjoplin.org.
Trendsetters Resale Boutique, located
across from Northpark Mall in the
Bayberry Square, is anew boutique
specializing in buying and selling
name brand clothing. At Trendsetters,
you can stay trendy without being
spendy. Trendsetters allows its
customers to maintain their style at
a fraction of the price. Visit www.
trendsettersresaleboutique.blogspot.com
and www.visitnorthparkmall.com.
A-1 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
offers a baby safe rinse process, removes
allergy causing dustmites, germs and
bacteria, restores colors, softness
and smells fresh. They offer air duct
sanitizing as well as water and flood
removal. For more information, call
624.9339.
St. John’s Regional Medical Center is
pleased to announce the appointments of
Shelly Hunter Rouse as chief financial
officer and Gary Jordan as chief
operating officer. Visit www.stj.com.
The City of Joplin Recycling is offering
recycling of old computer monitors
or televisions for a new low rate of
$10 each. All other e-waste recycling
remains a free service at the Center. For
more information, call 624.0820 ext.
501. Visit www.joplinmo.org.
Contractors Equipment has been
known for their involvement with the
construction community. They are also
available to residential, manufacturing
and commercial warehousing customers.
They have been in business since 1996
and are continually adding new product
lines to better service a broader customer
base. Visit www.contractorsequipment.
com.
METS Ambulance will be holding their
2nd Citizen’s EMS Academy starting on
February 18th on Thursdays from 6:00 –
9:00 p.m. for eight weeks. This will be
a hands on opportunity for community
members to see and learn what METS
Ambulance Paramedics do everyday.
Participants will get to practice
paramedic skills, drive and ambulance
and go on emergency calls. The academy
will teach skills you can use in actual
emergencies. For more information, call
623.3347. Visit www.metsambulance.
com.
AT&T presented a check to the Ozark
Center for Autism for the amount of
$37,500. This gift benefits the Ozark
Center for Autism Scholarship Fund to
help increase enrollment and provide
assistance to families needing financial
help to send their children to school. In
appreciation of this gift, an observation
room at the Ozark Center for Autism
will be renamed in honor of AT&T. Visit
www.att.com and www.freemanhealth.
com.
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 visi-
tors to our website every day!
Economic Security Corporation of
the Southwest Area announces “On the
Job Training”. This is an individualized
training program, designed and
conducted at the actual work site. The
job applicant receives the specific skill
training needed to maintain employment.
This is arranged on an individual basis
between the job applicant, employer and
the Economic Security Corporation. The
employer agrees to provide adequate
training for entry into the job and a
salary equivalent to that of similar
position. For more information, call
781.0352. Visit www.escswa.org.
St. John’s Regional Medical Center is
offering free blood pressure screening
every Monday from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
in the main lobby. They will be hosting
a blood drive on January 4th from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Mercy
Conference Center and is sponsored
by St. John’s Auxiliary. The Family
Care building at 32nd and Jackson
will have cholesterol screening on
January 5th from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
for a $5 fee. Call 625.2000 for more
information. St. John’s Prestige is
having a holiday luncheon on January
5th in the Mercy Conference Center at
Noon. Reservations are required by
calling 625.2962. Prestige Bingo will be
on January 13th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at
the Mercy Conference Center. For more
information, call 625.2962. Visit www.
stj.com.
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 Do You Know Past SBOY Winners? Looking for Information?
2004 Winner
Your Chamber website, joplincc.com is your link to
Sunrise Media Group, Inc. Member information, community news and mem-
ber discount programs. You can also link to The
Newman Innovation Center and JoplinRegionalBi-
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Full and Part Time employees (when award won and presently): 7
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What do you do?
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that has anything to do with media, marketing and public relations.
This focus ensures they are profitable while expanding
their market share. Sunrise Media Group is also very family focused.
Because we work by the calendar and deadlines for our clients, this
allows us the flexibility to be there for our kids and family members
during business hours.

What did receiving the award mean to you?

Being named the 2004 Small Business of the Year was truly one of
the most humbling experiences of my life. With so many
well-­qualified Chamber Members who could have received this
award, as well as those nominated, it truly touched our entire team in
a deep way. The award is proudly displayed in our conference room
under a spot light and is a visual reminder to keep the success of
our clients number one, to honor our families, to always do the right
thing and to be deeply and forever grateful for all blessings.

What drives you to get out of bed every day and go to work?
It’s the power of the Holy Spirit. His love empowers me to be the
best I can each day. To be the best dad, boss, brother, son, uncle
and to focus on the success of our clients and be the best we can for
them. I believe greed gets in the way of profit, and it’s better to give
than to receive. As long as our team is focused on the profitability
and success of our clients, then we will be taken care of as well. We
have but one life, one name and one reputation while we are down
here and being the best we can be every day is one of the best ways
we can say “thank you” to The One who provides all blessings.

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 Schedule of Events

Business Expo 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
12 - 8 pm
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Open to the Business Community only
Business Expo is presented by St. John’s
Regional Medical Center, Southwest
Missouri Bank, Roper Kia and Joplin Supply Company

Expo After Hours & Silent Auction

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Open to the Business Community only
Expo After Hours is presented by Jenkins & Associates
Gold Sponsors Beimdiek Insurance
and Sam’s Club #6415 Business Expo 2010
Enjoy networking and the silent auction at Expo Wednesday, January 27, 2010
After Hours, open only to the business community. 10 am - 6 pm
All proceeds from the Silent Auction benefit the Holiday Inn Convention Center
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. $5 admission
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Open to the public
houses programs for our youth education programs, Business Expo is presented by St. John’s
Leadership Joplin, the Young Professionals Network Regional Medical Center, Southwest
and Cultural Affairs projects. For more information Missouri Bank, Roper Kia and Joplin
or to donate an item for the Silent Auction, contact Supply Company.
Stephanie McGrew at 417.624.4150. KSNF TV is the online media sponsor.

Shop Local at Business Expo 2010!

Exhibitors will have products and services for you to purchase at Business Expo 2010.

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Get your picture with SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS for just $5!

SpongeBob will be at Business Expo on Wednesday, January 27

from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Be sure and come visit SpongeBob and check out all the great
exhibitors at Business Expo 2010

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 Expo After Hours
January 26, 2010
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn
Convention Center

Expo After Hours is Presented By:

Gold Sponsors
Beimdiek Insurance Agency | Sam’s Club #6415

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Thank You!
Thank you to General Mills Bakeries and Foodservice for being the
Gold Sponsor and Spring River Christian Village and the City of Joplin
Recycling for being the silver sponsors of the Community Enhancement
Committee’s Adopt-A-Street/Park Cookie Delivery.

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Golden Apple
Empire District Electric Company & Warten,
Fisher, Lee & Brown, LLC present the
2009-2010 Golden Apple Awards
Nominations for the 2009-2010 Golden Apple Awards are
being accepted now through February 5, 2010. This is the 25th
year for this popular program, which recognizes instructional
excellence in our Joplin schools.
Awards are given in four categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
Teachers who are nominated are eligible to win if they are a
certified classroom teacher who instructs students on a daily
basis and teaching during the 2009-2010 school year.
Nomination forms can be picked up at any Joplin school, public
or private, or at the JACC, 320 East 4th Street. Winners will
be announced at the annual Chamber Banquet, April 22, 2010.
Please contact Cary Beasley, Workforce Development Manager,
at 417.624.4150 with any questions.
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TLT Quality of Life
Figuring out the cost of living in New York City, Los Angeles,
Chicago, St. Louis and Joplin was the task assigned to the 41 members
of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class of 2010 at the Quality of Life
session on December 9th. Divided into groups and asked to come
up with a budget to include housing, transportation, food, clothing,
entertainment and TAXES while breaking even was a daunting
challenge for these high school seniors. To add to the workload, they
were also charged with developing an island golf course for a very
demanding client. Remarkably, each groups’ concept of the golf
course (while very different) were actual ideas presented by golf course
architects to developers of a resort in the Grand Cayman Islands.
Presentations were also made to the students on marketing by Kirstie
Smith, Communications Director, JACC and cultural affairs by Kim
Lester, Vice President ,JACC. During lunch, Rob O’Brian, President,
JACC reported on the economic development and challenges facing
businesses and the communities in the SW Missouri area. Rounding
out the activity filled day were Not for Profit community leaders,
Barbie Bilton, Executive Director of the Community Clinic and Amy
Lane, Lafayette House. One of the highlights of the day for the entire
class was the tour of the Joseph Newman Innovation and Technology
Center conducted by Steve Russell. The Quality of Life session is
designed to show the students what life might be like in other cities
and introduce them to opportunities available in all communities for
volunteerism and service. The Quality of Life Day was sponsored by
Ozark Christian College.
TLT is presented by:
 Small Business of the Year Awards
Requirements for nomination Nominations are now open for the 2010 Small Business of the Year
•Must be in good standing with the Joplin Area Chamber of Awards presented by BKD, LLP and the Joplin Area Chamber of Com-
Commerce merce. The awards recognize the contributions of small business to the
•Must have been a member of the Joplin Area Chamber of local economy and to the overall progress of the Joplin area.
Commerce for two years
Awards will be presented to three (3) deserving businesses serving our
Finalists will be chosen based on the following criteria: community — one business employing one to 10 employees, one busi-
•Contributions to the community ness employing 11-50 employees, and one not-for-profit business.
•Business or management philosophy
•Response to challenges
•Innovative products or services For a complete listing of qualified businesses,
•Employee involvement/recognition check out the Membership Directory
on our website.
I wish to nominate the following business for the BKD, LLP 2010 Small Business of the Year Award:
Nominations must be postmarked
Company Name___________________________________________________ no later than January 24, 2010.
Mail your nomination to:
Owner/CEO______________________________________________________ Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
320 East 4th Street
Please explain why your nominee is outstanding in this community. You may submit additional support material
Joplin, MO 64801
such as news articles or testimonials with your nomination. PLEASE NOTE: The application must be completed

fully for nomination to be accepted.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by ____________________________________ Date ____________________________

Address ________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________

E-mail_________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

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Calendar of Events

January 4 January 11 February 3

12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.
Expo Committee
Chamber Office
Small Business
Council
Leads Group Three
Hilton Garden Inn Like our new look?
3:30 p.m.
Chamber Office
February 5
Tell us what you think!
JBIDC Board January 13 First Friday Coffee
Meeting 4:00 p.m. Barrister Title
Chamber Office Golden Apple Services
Committee
January 6 Chamber Office For the most
9:00 a.m. up-to-date listing of
Leads Group Three January 20 events, programs
Hilton Garden Inn 9:00 a.m. and seminars, see
Leads Group Three joplincc.com
January 8 Chamber Office
7:30 a.m.
First Friday Coffee January 25
Wildcat Glades Chamber Board of
Conservation and Directors Meeting
Audubon Center Chamber Office

12:00 p.m. January 26 & 27

Community Business Expo 2010
Enhancement Holiday Inn
Committee Convention Center
Chamber Office

Expo After Hours

January 26, 2010
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn
January
January8,8, 2010
2010 Convention Center
Sponsored by and
Wildcat Glades located at and Audubon Center
Conservation
Wildcat Glades
located at Conservations
201 West & Suite A
Riviera Drive,
Audubon Center
201 West Riviera Drive
Expo After Hours is Presented By:

Gold Sponsors
Beimdiek Insurance Agency | Sam’s Club #6415

RSVP for all events online at joplincc.com or by calling, 417.624.1996