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April 2011

What’s Inside

2011 Small
Business of the Year
Nominees

Ribbon Cuttings

Our Members
Announce

Seminars

New Member
Features

2011 Golden Apple


Nominees

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Thank you to Susan Adams for her leadership in 2010-2011.
Thank you to our outgoing 2010-11 Board members, Michelle Chairman Sponsors - $10,000
Ducre, Seth Dermott, Terry Hicklin and Scott Hutson. CableONE
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2011-2012 Board of Directors
Commerce Bank, N.A.
Mike Wiggins – Chairman of the Board Randy Moore Downstream Casino Resort
Shelly Kraft – Chairman Elect Fred Osborn
EaglePicher Technologies, LLC
Brandon Freed – Treasurer Mike Palmer
Susan Adams Karen Plott Empire District Electric Company
Sean Anderson Gary Pulsipher First State Bank
Chuck Brown James Richards Freeman Health System
Doug Doll Louise Secker General Mills
Steven Graddy Larry Warren
Heartland Technology Solutions
Ron Hall Kim Woodard
Charles Keeter Joplin Floor Designs
Joplin Supply Company
Ex-Officio Directors Joplin Tri-State Business Journal
Darieus Adams KODE-TV/KSNF-TV
Mike Gray Southwest Missouri Bank
Drew Hartley
Sign-A-Rama
Dr. C.J. Huff
Dr. Alan Marble St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Matt Proctor Stronghold Data
Mark Rohr The Joplin Globe Publishing Company
Dr. Steve Scott U S Bank, N.A.
Dr. Bruce Speck
Zimmer Radio, Inc.
Mike Woolston

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Cary Beasley, Workforce Development Manager
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Christine Bryant, Membership Director Missouri Eagle
Cindy Weiss, Finance Director Missouri Southern State University
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Jeff Meredith, Member Relations Coordinator
Lisa Kelly, Administrative Assistant
Kevin Welch, Marketing Director-SMDA
Steve Russell, Director, Newman Innovation Center
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President’s Message
Chamber Position on Key Legislation
Our state legislators are back from spring break and the clock is ticking on wrapping up the session by
mid-May. Now legislation moves out of committees and into full votes in the House and the Senate.
The Chamber Board has taken positive positions on eight measures it believes have broad impact on
our regional and state business climate. First, the Board has endorsed the Fix the Six agenda of the
state Chamber and Associated Industries of Missouri. These are broad issues that impact many firms.
They include:

1) Employment Law Reform: One important change would reform the Missouri Human Rights
Act regarding discrimination claims to more closely reflect federal Title VII protection. Another change
Rob O’Brian
sought would cap compensatory jury awards and impose lower limits on punitive damages. Unlike
President
federal discrimination statutes, compensatory damages under the MHRA are unlimited and punitive
damages are capped at $500,000 or five times the jury award. The federal laws use a sliding scale of
combined compensatory and punitive damages caps ranging from $50,000 to $300,000.

2) Workers’ Compensation Reform: Unintended consequences of workers’ compensation reforms passed in 2005 could
catch businesses off guard, because these changes are being interpreted to exclude protections for incidents that have been
covered by the workers’ compensation system for decades.

3) Franchise Tax Cap: Missouri is one of a few states that imposes both a corporation income tax and a franchise tax. The
corporate franchise tax is an antiquated tax that was enacted as a temporary tax in 1914 before there was a corporate income
tax. Proposed legislation would cap the franchise tax, and then phase it out over several years.

4) Minimum Wage Escalator Elimination: Missouri’s minimum wage law allows an automatic inflation adjustment based
on any increase in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This automatic increase could result in a
higher minimum wage in Missouri than the federal minimum wage. Legislation would lock Missouri’s minimum wage at the
Federal level.

5) Tort Reform: A specific area in Missouri’s tort system is the current law for assigning fault and business liability known
as modified joint and several liability. It means that businesses can be held liable for the entire cost of litigation if found to be
51 percent or more at fault in the case. Several neighboring states have reformed laws to move toward a pure several liability
system to determine fault and liability, apportioning cost between all parties according to the percentage of fault attributed to
each.

6) Unemployment Insurance Reform: Missouri has borrowed more than $722 million from the federal government to pay
unemployment claims. Employers will begin losing Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax credits this year if the state does
not repay its loans, which next year could result in a tax increase of $21 per employee. That amount doubles the following year
and triples in the year after that. Missouri could avoid this increase through bonding. The ability to issue bonds to repay these
loans to the federal government already exists in the law, but the term of the bonds must be lengthened. Without lengthening
the term, the principal and interest payments would exceed the amount allowed under the Hancock provisions of the Missouri
Constitution. Proposed legislation would lengthen the term of bonding, thus reducing interest and securing FUTA credits.

In addition, your Chamber Board is supporting the Compete Missouri legislation which will streamline and enhance key eco-
nomic development incentives programs. In full disclosure, I was one of a dozen economic development professionals in the
state that worked with the Department of Economic Development on this legislation. While not perfect, it does improve the
incentives for existing companies and firms new to the state and the Chamber Board agrees it deserves support.

Finally, the Board has reaffirmed it long-standing position encouraging a state-wide vote on right-to-work. This is about keeping
Missouri competitive in the quest for new jobs and new investment. Just this past year, we visited with 17 site consultants in
three major cities. One of our questions was, “What can Missouri do to attract the interest of your clients?” The first thing named
by eight of the seventeen was pass right-to-work. We are missing numerous opportunities, regionally and statewide, to locate
new companies and new jobs because of this one issue. The Board of your Chamber believes it is time to put the question to
the public if the legislature and Governor can’t or won’t put this in place.

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Young Professionals Network
YPN Executive Committee 2011-12
Garen McMillian – Chairman Amanda Bilke – Co-Chairman Drew Hartley – Past Chairman

Becky Brill Angie Thomure Stephen Kauffman Melinda Brown


Ryan Jackson Ryan Rupar Kobie Langford Dustin Storm
Toby Johnston – Ex-Officio

YPN Gives Back


Twenty-four volunteers from the Young Professionals Network Drew Hartley’s Outgoing Chair Comments
and MSSU’s Alpha Sigma Alpha teamed up for a YPN Gives
Back work day for two local non-profits on Saturday, February With the beginning of the calendar year now a couple of months
26th. In just two hours, the garage at American Red Cross behind us, not only is Spring right around the corner, but the
was completely reorganized. At the same time, LifeChoices end of YPN fiscal year is rapidly approaching. As the new YPN
received assistance with clerical work and volunteers also fiscal year begins, that also marks the end of my year as YPN
helped organize materials for their special classes and Chairperson. Beginning April 1st, Garen McMillian will be taking
projects. A special thanks goes out to the Alpha Sigs for over the reins, and at the same time, bringing an unparalleled
bringing their fun energy to our work day! passion for the betterment of our group and members.

YPN will give back to Big Brothers Big Sisters on It has been a complete honor and privilege to serve each and
Saturday, April 30th. We are looking for 20 YPN volunteers every one of you as Chairperson. We accomplished so many
to be a buddy to an unmatched child still on a waiting list great things during the past year I cannot begin to name them
for the program. A background check will be required of all. However, in my opinion, the best is yet to come….Here’s to
all volunteers and administered by BBBS. Please contact going above and beyond expectation for the next YPN year!
Amanda Bilke or Jeff Meredith for more information if you
are interested in participating in this event. RSVP as soon as Drew Hartley
possible to ensure your place is reserved –you won’t want to 2010-11 YPN Chairman
miss out on this fun-filled afternoon!

Garen McMillian’s Incoming Chair Comments


Connect. Empower. Develop. These three words add up to the “WHY?” of the Young Professionals Network. With so many
organizations to be a part of in the Joplin area, it’s easy for some to ask “Why should I belong to the YPN?” Since you’re reading
this message, it’s clear that you and/or your employer already recognize the value of connecting, empowering, and developing
the future leaders of our community--and I thank you for your foresight.

There are many reasons to consider myself fortunate to be the new Chair of the Young Professionals Network--not least of which
is the fact that I have an amazing support team on the Executive Committee. Amanda Bilke is the new Co-Chair, and I can’t tell
you how excited we are to carry the baton forward for the next fiscal year. The Executive Committee is tasked with setting the
vision and goals of the YPN, and is made up of the following members: Drew Hartley (Past Chair), Becky Brill, Ryan Jackson, Angie
Thomure, Ryan Rupar, Stephen Kauffman, Kobie Langford, Melinda Brown, and Toby Johnston.

Our Executive Committee recently spent quite a bit of time and energy to reflect on the successes of the past fiscal year, and to
strategize on what is to come in the next fiscal year. Although the YPN is young, I’m proud to say that we have many convincing
answers to the question I just posed: “Why should I belong to the YPN?” Whether you enjoy community service (YPN Gives
Back), meeting new faces (Caffeine Club), learning from others (CEO Brownbag Lunches or Mentoring Program), or being on a
nonprofit’s board (Boardwalk)--the Young Professionals Network delivers.

A big part of my role as the new Chairperson is to keep an open ear to our members’ needs and feedback. It is my intent to reach
out to as many YPN members as possible during my tenure--and since our membership is now 160 and counting, doing just
that could keep me very busy! I want to stress that if you ever have a question or comment, you are welcome to call or email me
anytime.

Thank you for being a part of the YPN. While it’s significant that we already have 160 members, I want to leave you with a
challenging thought: there are over 10,000 people in Joplin between the ages of 21 and 40. While Joplin is already a great place
to live, imagine the possibilities of our town being inspired by 10,000 incredible leaders who have been Connected, Empowered,
and Developed through the Young Professionals Network!

Don’t keep the YPN a secret--I am convinced that this organization is a huge factor in taking Joplin, Missouri, to the next level.
Talk to you soon!

Garen McMillian
2011-12 YPN Chairman

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Membership

Welcome New Members JACC Staff Promotions


Tonya Sprenkle, Finance Director of 18 years, has been
Beverly’s Traffic Control & Safety, Inc. promoted to Vice President of the Joplin Area Chamber of
Traffic Control for Construction Work Zones Commerce. Tonya is a true Joplin native. She married Jim
407 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 101A Sprenkle January 20, 1973. They have three children, Jennifer,
Joplin, MO 64801 Travis, and Leah and four grandchildren, Colton, Haden,
417.625.6694 Jonathan, and Devin.
Beverly Oakes, President Cindy Weiss, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Staff
Sponsor: Lea Schroer, Newman Innovation Accountant of six years, has been promoted to Finance
Center Director. Cindy is married to Keith, and they have two
children, Sarah and Daniel.
Club Tan Samantha Doubledee, who last year interned in accounting
Tanning Salon for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, has been hired as
909 South Range Line Road the Operations Assistant. Samantha is a recent graduate of
Joplin, MO 64801 Missouri State University, and is a newlywed. Her husband’s
417.626.7658 name is Nathan.
www.clubtaninc.com
Teresa Burleson, Owner Christine Bryant, Membership Director of the Joplin Area
Randy Burleson, Owner Chamber of Commerce, has been named Team Leader of
Sponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC the Member Services Department. Christine has been an
employee of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for
Jasper County University of MO Extension one year. Christine and husband Ward have two children,
Not-for-profit educational organization daughter, Morgan, and son, Alexander.
Courthouse Basement Lisa Kelly, Administrative Assistant for the Joplin Area
302 Main Street Chamber of Commerce, will continue her role, but at a full
Carthage, MO 64836 time capacity. Lisa has worked part time as Administrative
417.358.2158 Assistant for the last year. Lisa and husband James have three
www.extension.missouri.edu/jasper children, Cayla, Clarissa, and Elijah.
Ed Browning, Natural Resource Engineer Specialist We would like to congratulate each employee on
Kathy Macomber, Business & Industry Specialist their recent promotions, and wish them the
Sponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC best of luck in their new positions.
Mitchell Mill Systems
Metal Fabrication
927 Schifferdecker Avenue

FREE REVIEW
Joplin, MO 64801
417.623.2224
www.mitchellmillsystems.com
Ron Schultz, General Manager
Sponsor: Rob O’Brian, JACC

Sidecars, Inc. Do you have the right investments in place to help you
Reinsurance Sidecars meet your financial goals?
1919 East 20th Street, Suite C
Joplin, MO 64804 At Edward Jones, our business is to help people find
888.800.2251 solutions for their long-term financial goals.
www.sidecarsinc.com
Les Olson, President
Jay Olson, Claims Adjudicator If you would like a free review of your 401K / IRA or any of your other
Sponsor: Joe Craigmile, Southwest investments to see if they are appropriate for your long-term goals,
Missouri Bank please call or stop by today.

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Membership
Your JACC Membership Services Team
Ribbon Cuttings Christine Bryant
– Membership Director
Mobile Repair Center
Brennan Robinson and James
“I absolutely love working on behalf of our
Schneider, Owners
JACC members; they inspire me every day
3929 East 7th Street, Suite B
with their passion, courage and vision.”
New Business, New Member
Before joining the JACC staff in May of 2010, Christine was a
long-time Chamber member, volunteer and sponsor. Her current
Reflexology & More responsibilities include working with prospective and existing
Lavonna Preble, Owner members to maximize opportunities of their Chamber invest-
508 South Main Street ment. Christine has a degree in Communications from Southwest
New Member, New Business Missouri State University and attended graduate school at SMSU
specializing in Mass Communications.

Ginger LaMar – Business Services Director


“I thank God each and every day for my Chamber
Juno Group family. Working together as a team and utilizing
Dr. Cheryl Fogarty, Owner, each other’s strengths and leadership qualities is
an attribute we all possess, earning us a five star
Physician accreditation. This defines excellence in Chamber
3103 McClelland Blvd. performance and recognizes my contribution, as
New Member, New Office well as all staff members, showcasing leadership
qualities.”
Ginger has been with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for
12 years in June. As Business Services Director, Ginger develops
American Desire Clothing programs for business development and leadership education.
Dawn Newlan, Manager; She directs numerous programs including Business EXPO,
Dr. Sudhakar Ancha, Owner Leadership Joplin and numerous committees. She is a graduate of
1802 West 32nd Street, Suite H the Institute of Organizational Management in Athens, GA.
New Member, New Business
Stephanie McGrew
– Special Events Manager

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Rob Robertson, Regional Director “I love my job. I get to do the ‘fun’ stuff.”
Located at Chamber Office
New Member, New Business
Stephanie has been at the Chamber for 12 years. She began as
Administrative Assistant and is now the Special Events Manager.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from MSSU in 1996 and has a
Twin Hills Golf and Country Club BSBA in Business Management.
Doug Adams, Manager
Jeff Meredith
2019 South Country Club Drive
– Member Relations Coordinator
Remodel of North Room
“The best part of my job is that I get to inter-
act with passionate and motivated business
people on a daily basis, and help shape the
future community with my involvement in the
Young Professionals Network.”
Jeff joined the JACC staff in October 2006 as the Administrative
Assistant. He was promoted to Member Relations Coordinator
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in October 2010 which enabled him to better interact with the
Chamber Members and help get them involved in Chamber
activities. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University
with a degree in Information Systems.

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Small Business
New Member Feature
Mary Kay Cosmetics – Kara Gallup Historic Murphysburg Residential District A Place of
Kara Gallup of Carthage, Missouri is truly enriching women’s lives Prestige and Elegance Via Historic Route 66
by making them look and feel beautiful. She accomplishes this by Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc. (HMP) is dedicated to the
offering Mary Kay cosmetics. By giving free personal facials or skin promotion and historic preservation of the Murphysburg Residential
care classes she explains the importance of taking care of your skin Historic District, which is generally between First and Seventh Streets
and shares valued tips for applying superb products at a reasonable on Sergeant Avenue and First and Fourth Streets on Moffet Avenue.
price - all the while making women feel excited and vibrant about the This area was home to Joplin’s wealthiest and most influential citizens
way they look. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Residents included capitalists,
Kara started her Mary Kay business just two short years ago and is physicians, merchants, real estate developers, bankers, brewers, liquor
among the women enjoying economic and personal growth with her wholesalers, architects, and of course mine owners.
new independent business. In June 2011 she achieved the status of Black and gold banners delineate the district showcasing Colonial-
Independent Sales Director. Mary Kay Independent Sales Directors Revival, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Arts and Crafts, Dutch Colonial,
build successful businesses on a part-time or full-time basis with Classic Four Square and Prairie style houses. While driving or
the income potential, freedom and flexibility that accompanies participating in a walking tour, you will discover unique architectural
an entrepreneurial business opportunity. Kara is always excited to elements such as original wrought-ironwork, grand staircases,

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share the Mary Kay business opportunity that has brought her great ornamental plasterwork, stained glass windows, fireplace mantels
personal and professional satisfaction. and decorative woodwork. The district also includes Joplin’s beautiful
“Kara’s extraordinary vision and enthusiasm has enabled her to churches and luxury apartment buildings.
achieve this honor of Independent Sales Director,” said Gary Jinks, The mission of HMP, a non-profit organization, is to implement
Mary Kay Inc. Senior Vice President of Sales. “We are always thrilled to charitable and educational activities that promote and stimulate
be able to recognize this kind of achievement which comes from hard historic awareness throughout the neighborhood. Visit www.
work, professionalism and determination.” In June of 2010, Kara was Murphysburg.org to learn about past and future events, plus
awarded the coveted Queens Court of Sales in her national area and membership and volunteer opportunities.
was the top sales consultant. She is often referred to as a “Superstar”
2011 Activities
and is headed to many great things with Mary Kay. Downtown Joplin Third Thursday events
For more information, feel free to call Kara at 417.310.0295, shop National Historic Preservation Month celebrated on May 19th
online at www.marykay.com/kgallup1 or send an email to kgallup@ Missouri Historic Preservation Conference, November 2nd-4th
suddenlink.net. Second Annual Dickensfest, tentatively scheduled for December 9th-11th

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The Holiday Inn Convention Center Hotel and Spa is proud to U.S. Marketing Media announced the ability of a new offering
announce Todd Loudis has joined the hotel as Director of Sales. to their print services: Variable data printing. Personalized
Mr. Loudis is an experienced hospitality and sales professional. marketing is the next generation to connect with potential
He returns to John Q. Hammons Hotels and Resorts and was customers and U.S. Marketing Media can create and print
previously Director of Sales at the Holiday Inn-Joplin. In addition, individualized printed pieces for each contact. Direct mail pieces
he has taught hospitality courses at Missouri State University and using variable data printing produce up to eight times higher
previously owned and operated Bradbury Bishop Deli in Webb average response rate over static direct mail pieces, providing a
City. (72) greater return on investment for marketing with personalized
Heartland Technology Solutions, an IT solutions provider, printing. Call 417.553.4038 or visit www.usmarketingmedia.com.
announced the launch of a full web development service that (new member)
includes the design, development and hosting of the site. This The Carver Birthplace Association, in conjunction with the
new addition is value priced and feature rich and is focused on George Washington Carver National Monument, is pleased
producing well-designed websites from a local company that to announce the tenth annual George Washington Carver
area businesses already know and trust. For more information, Scholarship. The scholarship is a one-time award in the amount
visit www.heartlandtechnologies.com. (72) of $500 for the 2011/2012 academic year. It will be awarded
Being the proud sponsor of the Joplin Area Chamber of to a local graduating high school senior, or local home school
Commerce Business Outlook, Gahagan Paper Company would student receiving a GED certificate. For more information, please
like to offer one of their specialty papers at a discounted price call 417.325.4151. (71)
to all chamber members this month. Wausau Paper Company’s Bicycle Specialists, LLC is holding the first ever 5th Saturday
Bright 60 pound 8 ½ x 11 blue and/or red will be available for Event on April 30th at their location on 1202 South Range Line
$4 a ream. This typically sells for more than $6 a ream. Larger from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come by and check out their super
sizes are also available at a discounted price. Visit www. savings on all in-stock accessories which are up to 50% off,
gahaganpaper.com. (71) selected in-stock bicycles up to 20% off and enter for a drawing
Whether you’re creating something new, recreating history or for a free bike. Popcorn, beverages and demonstrations and
meeting niche needs, there are times when the windows or clinics will be provided. (62)
doors you envision require a level of customization and expertise The United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast
that goes beyond the ordinary. Marvin Signature Windows and Kansas celebrated their 87th Annual Meeting in February.
Doors Series can be your source and Distinctive Home Campaign results were announced as well as the presentation of
Products is your distributor, now serving the Joplin area! awards to participating companies and donors. (91)
See their showroom at 2211 East 7th Street, or call them at The Regional Sustainability Alliance will host a Bi-Product
417.622.4414. (new member) Synergy Symposium on April 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30
ADC Dental celebrated the birthday with their oldest patient. p.m. at MSSU’s Connor Ballroom. It will feature a continental
Dental Hygienists Cynthia Hirshey and Sherri McConnell traveled breakfast and networking luncheon and nationally
to Truman Health Center in Lamar to celebrate the 98th birthday recognized speakers. For more information, please e-mail
of Ken Potter, the oldest patient on the records of ADC. (59) regionalsustainabilityalliance@gmail.com. (80)
Wildwood Ranch is now offering a “Flex Lease Purchase” on The Holiday Inn Convention Center Hotel and Spa is bringing
homes within the cottages at Wildwood Ranch. For more back Easter Brunch. The Easter Brunch will start a new tradition
information on how you can lease a new home with the option with a monthly brunch the third Sunday of every month. Bring
to purchase, call 417.782.7600. (92) all of your family and friends to the first brunch on Easter and
Freeman Health System was honored with the distinction of start a new monthly tradition of seeing family and friends at the
a gold level Well Workplace Award. Presented by the Wellness best brunch in the four states. Call 417.782.1000 to make your
Council of America (WELCOA), this initiative recognizes quality reservation. (72)
and excellence in the workplace health promotion. Freeman Joplin Metro Credit Union was awarded second place in the
received one of the highest WELCOA awards based upon its Dora Maxwell Competition for credit unions asset size of $25-50
progressive development and implementation of a wellness million in Missouri. This award honors credit unions for their
program. (70) charitable works in the communities they serve. The award is
The Overhead Door Company of Joplin has opened a new for external activities and is named for Dora Maxwell, an early
product showroom in its present warehouse location, 3501 pioneer who helped organize hundreds of credit unions and
West Red Iron. The new showroom will feature a selection of worked on behalf of the poor. (75)
working garage doors and openers, part sales and expert advice Dr. Fly’s Salon is offering a Redken styling promotion through
on choosing a garage door system that will secure the largest April while supplies last. Six of their top styling products
opening in your home and enhance the beauty and value of will be 2 for $25. This promotion is good at both Joplin and
your property. From traditional steel garage doors to custom Carthage locations. You will also want to treat yourself to a
designed doors and everything in-between, Overhead Door has spring makeover including a highlight, design cut, chemistry
a residential garage door system to suit every need and budget. treatment, paraffin dip and makeup application all for $75. Call
(new member) 417.623.6000 in Joplin or 417.359.8872 in Carthage. (68)

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The Alzheimer’s Association of Southwest Missouri is offering pursue a career in real estate. She will personally assist
early stage education and support programs for patients and David Glenn, a commercial specialist and Angela Glenn, a
their care providers. The program offers dementia related residential specialist. To contact Brandi, you can reach her at
education, emotional support and connections with resources 417.623.7600. (71)
so that the members may enhance their lives in the midst of the The Empire District Electric Company presented a donation
disease. For more information call 800.272.3900. (60) of 500 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s) to Crosslines
The Animal Adoption and Resource Center, located at 140 East of Joplin. Lighting can account for nearly 20 percent of the
Emperor Lane, sees thousands of dogs each year. Most are cute, average home’s electric bill and CFL’s provide an easy and
cuddly and everyone wants them, but some of the bigger dogs affordable way to trim that energy use. The Empire District
have been waiting to be adopted for more than a month. In an Electric Company recently named Mr. Sam McGarrah to the
effort to place big dogs, the adoption fee has been reduced to position of director of commercial operations. He will be
only $20. If the big dog has been on the adoption floor for more responsible for overseeing the company’s western division
than one week, all fees are waived. For more information, call line operations, construction design, substation maintenance
417.623.3642. (75) and community relations activities. (68)
The City of Joplin announced that Samuel Anselm has been Health Source of Joplin is excited to welcome Dr.
selected as the Assistant City Manager for Mark Rohr. Samuel Joel Wilstead to the team. He has been practicing as a
recently served as the Assistant to the City Manager in Ferguson, chiropractor in California for the last two years where he was
Missouri. His employment through his career has been in public able to work side by side with several medical doctors. He has
service. (74) assisted several companies with complimentary ergonomic
Each year for the month of April, the Missouri Department training, stress management and several other lectures to
of Transportation partners with the Missouri Department assist employers, by keeping their workforce at their full
of Conservation to sponsor the “No More Trash! Bash.” potential. For more information, call 417.623.8187. (72)
Communities are encouraged to organize and schedule a Baker Davis Roderique, Certified Public Accountants is
clean-up day or an educational activity. Earth Day is April 22nd pleased to announce that the following professionals, Sharon
and they would like to see members of the community show Cooper, Leslie Larson, Steve Parrigon and Vera Probert, have
their pride by implementing a city-wide clean-up day. For more obtained their Enrolled Agent designations. An Enrolled Agent
information, please call 417.621.6561. (80, 91) (EA) is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical
Are you going to be downtown for Joplin’s Third Thursday in expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the
April? Would you like to see the latest fashions and trends in U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before
skincare and makeup? Please stop by Upstairs Boutique on all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service for
April 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for a fashion show and special audits, collections, and appeals. (76)
makeup tips and techniques provided by Kara Gallup of Mary 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
Kay Cosmetics. There is no charge for this event and you will fellow Members know about your accomplishments and events! For our next issue,
have the opportunity for complimentary fashion and skincare submit your announcement to ksmith@joplincc.com or fax it to 417.624.4303 by
April 10th. Please include “Our Members Announce” in subject line of e-mail.
consultations. Upstairs Boutique is located at 502 South Main
Did you know that you can also submit your news on our website at www.
Street. (91, new member) joplincc.com/ourmembersannounce.html? This is a great way to share your short
Missouri Southern State University launched its new term announcements with Members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce as
well as the thousands of visitors to our website every day!
redesigned website, www.mssu.edu. They also implemented a
Content Management System to improve the management of
the site. The new website will allow visitors to more easily apply NOW SHOWING: ART in PUBLIC PLACES!
online, order a transcript or give to the Foundation. (80)
The Joplin Regional Artist Coalition (JRAC) invites you to a
SNC Squared provides online data backup and recovery to closing reception for our 2011 first quarter JACC exhibit on
businesses of all sizes through the Backup Guardian. SNC Thursday, April 14th from 4-6 pm.
Squared is committed to delivering technology in remote data
Please join us for refreshments and conversation with our
storage, based upon internationally established standards for
featured artists, Daria Claiborne, Richard Sachan, Joan Stat-
encryption and security. Visit www.sncsquared.com. (87)
tel, and Linda Teeter.
The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 23rd
Annual Missouri’s Largest Garage Sale on April 2nd. This one day
event begins at 7:00 a.m. and will be held all over town, rain
or shine. Maps, which will include garage sale listings, will be
available by 5:00 a.m. the morning of the sale at most Neosho
convenience stores. Call 417.451.1925 for more information.
The Glenn Group Commercial Real Estate is proud to
announce the addition of Brandi Mullenax. Brandi has a
Bachelor’s Degree from MSSU in Marketing and is anxious to
JRAC is a not-for-profit, artist’s organization

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Thank you for renewing
Adelmo Family Care, LLC .................................................................... 2009
Calendar of Events for April 2011
American Lawn and Landscape, Inc................................................ 2009 April 1 April 18
American Media Investments Corporation .................................. 2001 7:30 am 12:00 pm
American National Insurance – Rob Brown Agency ................. 2009 First Friday Coffee Leadership Joplin Steering
Animal Adoption & Resource Center ............................................ 1999 The Employer Advantage Committee
Arnold Plumbing ................................................................................... 2008 Chamber Office
Branco Enterprises, Inc. ....................................................................... 1999 April 4
12:00 pm April 19
City of Webb City ................................................................................... 1992 Membership Committee 9:00 am
Coleman Vision Improvement Center............................................ 2003 Chamber Office Leads Group One
Designer’s Fitness Group .................................................................... 2010 AT&T
Dry Building, Inc. dba Ozark Water Out.......................................... 2008 April 5
Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. ...................................................................... 2008 9:00 am April 20
Food 4 Less .............................................................................................. 1992 Leads Group One 9:00 am
Four States Homes, LLC ...................................................................... 2000 Vinery Wine Shop Leads Group Three
Gunlock Heating & Air, Inc. ................................................................ 2007 Adelmo Family Care
April 6
Heartland Technology Solutions ..................................................... 1986 9:00 am April 21
Landmark Hospital of Joplin ............................................................. 2007 Leads Group Three 8:00 am
NeoTech Solutions, Inc. . ...................................................................... 1998 Hilton Garden Inn YPN Executive Committee
NPC International, Inc. ......................................................................... 2004 Chamber Office
Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin............................................ 2002 April 7 3:30 pm
Ozark Camp & Retreat Center ........................................................... 2008 4:00 pm 360 Degrees New Member
Roots-to-Bloom ...................................................................................... 2008 Community Pride Starts Orientation
Ronald McDonald House Charities ................................................. 1999 Inside Awards Assembly Cabo Del Sol
Memorial Hall
Service Tech of Joplin........................................................................... 2007 April 25
Southwest Audio-Visual, Inc. ............................................................. 1997 6:00 pm 11:30 am
Take Nature’s Path Natural Foods & Coffee Shop ....................... 2008 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Chamber Board of Directors
Tractor Supply Company .................................................................... 1993 Banquet Chamber Office
U.S. Flooring, Inc. ................................................................................... 2010 Continental Banquet &
Catering Facility April 27
Administrative Professionals
April 11 Day
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am

TAKE CHARGE
Small Business Council Leads Group Two
SBOY Judging Chamber Office

OF YOUR FUTURE.
April 12 April 28
5:30 pm 10:00 am
Business After Hours Leadership Joplin Leadership
Twin Hills Golf and Country Development Session
Create and implement a strategy designed to help you Club TBD
achieve your long-term financial goals.
April 13 & 14 April 29
Do something positive for yourself. Call today for a no-cost,
Leadership Joplin Class 8:00 am
Jefferson City Trip TREK Year End Celebration
no-obligation portfolio review. Together, we can create a strategy Carl Richards 4th Street Bowl
that’s right for you based on your current situation, objectives April 13
and risk tolerance. 9:00 am
Leads Group Two
Chamber Office
Patrick A Goodknight
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Financial Advisor
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Financial Advisor
3010 Main Street
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Joplin, MO 64804
3010 Main Street
417-623-2546
Joplin, MO 64804
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2012 Business EXPO
January 24th and 25th

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MSSU Hosts Tomorrow’s Leaders Today


Wednesday, March 2nd, the 38 members of this year’s TLT Class spent the day at MSSU learning about
the opportunities and exciting new developments in Healthcare education and careers which are
happening on campus. Many of the students are interested in a career in the health field so this was
their opportunity to see the variety of areas of study MSSU has to offer. After a welcome to the campus
by Dr. Bruce Speck, MSSU President, the students were given an overview of healthcare careers by Dr.
Tia Strait. A rousing game of medical trivia followed! The students then heard presentations on the
courses of study at MSSU including nursing, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene and med tech/radiology.
The highlight of the day was the fact that the entire session was conducted in the new Health Sciences
Building! “Awesome,” “Fabulous,” and “I didn’t know MSSU had this; it is absolutely the best in state of the art medical educational
facilities!” were just a few of the comments made by class members. A tour of the campus concluded the day. Thank you to MSSU for
hosting and sponsoring the session. The next session will be Quality of Life on March 30th at Lafayette House. A graduation ceremony
for the class and their invited guests will be on Thursday, April 7th.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today is presented by EaglePicher Technologies & General Mills Bakeries & Foodservice.

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2010-2011 Golden Apple Nominees
presented by
Empire District Electric Company & Warten, Fisher, Lee & Brown, LLC

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A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Golden Apple Award sponsors, Empire District Electric Company & Warten, Fisher,
Lee & Brown, LLC are pleased to announce that 58 Joplin educators have been nominated for this year’s Golden Apple Awards. This
marks the 26th year of this award given in recognition of excellence in the teaching profession. The individuals nominated represent
the public and private schools in Joplin and were nominated by students and parents. The winners in each category will be named at
the 94th Annual JACC Banquet to be held on May 5th.
The nominees are:
Grades K-2 Category Kimberly Dunlap, McKinley Elementary
Chelsie Brooks, Royal Heights Elementary Abbie Durr, Columbia Elementary
Cecile Brown, McKinley Elementary Sara Hoeppner, Eastmorland Elementary
Carlie Brown, Kelsey Norman Elementary Zach Holden, Kelsey Norman Elementary
Nancy Cable, Emerson Elementary Kim Hosp, St. Mary’s Elementary
Laura Campbell, Eastmorland Elementary Heather Keeling, Stapleton Elementary
Carolyn Chavez, Cecil Floyd Elementary Kelly Lawrence, Emerson Elementary
Jessica Del Prato, Columbia Elementary Sarah Mwangi, West Central Elementary
Stacie Hayes, Eastmorland Elementary Lisa Ann Nolan, Duenweg Elementary
Valarie Keely, Irving Elementary Brittany Pittman, Emerson Elementary
Cherie Kuklentz, Royal Heights Elementary Amanda Sharp, Stapleton Elementary
Laticia Mooney, Royal Heights Elementary Diane Southard, Stapleton Elementary
Katie Moore, Royal Heights Elementary Abigail Vance, Royal Heights Elementary
Stephanie Moore, Emerson Elementary Jason Vance, Stapleton Elementary
Sarah Peoples, Columbia Elementary John Wilcox, West Central Elementary
Brandi Rogers, West Central Elementary Julie Woolever, Cecil Floyd Elementary
Elizabeth Simpson, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Grades 6-8 Category
Mary Sloan, Royal Heights Elementary Fei Gao, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Charlene Stewart, Emerson Elementary Darren Morgan, South Middle School
Bonnie Storm, Columbia Elementary Alex Schwartz, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Meshelle Thompson, Jefferson Elementary Andrea Svec, St. Peter’s Middle School
Mary Ann Turk, St. Mary’s Elementary
Grades 9-12 Category
Erica White, Emerson Elementary
Mark Butler, Joplin High School
Grades 3-5 Category Cleo Elbert, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Marian Addington, Columbia Elementary Joe Finder, McAuley High School
Heather Asbell, Emerson Elementary Kristi McGowen, Joplin High School
Heather Bennett, McKinley Elementary Kim Rhea, Joplin High School
Jan Bradshaw, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Dave Welling, Joplin High School
April Brubaker, Jefferson Elementary Amy Wright, Joplin High School
Libbie Burd, Columbia Elementary Maureen Wrona, Joplin High School
Judy Clarkson, St. Mary’s Elementary
Kelly Davis, McKinley Elementary

For more information about the Golden Apple Award nominations contact Cary Beasley at 417.624.4150 or via email at cbeasley@joplincc.com.

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Small Business Resource Library
Are you committed to making a change in your life, but don’t know where to start? Why not pick up a book
to help you get started? This month the library has added several materials to get you pointed in the right
direction. Checking out materials is as easy as finding what you would like, and signing for it on the way
out the door. Is there something you would like to see added to our collection? Please call or email Jeff
Meredith with questions or suggestions, 624.4150 or jmeredith@joplincc.com.

Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard


Do More Great Work by Michael Stanier
This Year I Will…: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True
by M.J. Ryan
Now What?: 90 Days to a New Life Direction by Laura Fortgang
Have you ever wondered why it’s so tough to keep a New Year’s Resolution after February 1st? M. J. Ryan’s book “This Year I Will…” is
different from many other self-help books in the way it explains why your brain resists change - and how you can overcome your old
habits. The illustrations and examples in Ryan’s book help make a potentially tedious topic fun to read about.

Library Materials sponsored by:


Garen McMillian, Bevinco of Joplin
417.483.5136

Small Business & Technology Development Center


Missouri Southern State University
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration

Starting a Small Business: The First Steps Understanding Financial Statements


Date: April 1 (Friday), 1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Date: April 20 (Wednesday), 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Payment in advance: $20 Payment in advance: $39
To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or
sbtdc@mssu.edu sbtdc@mssu.edu

Introduction to QuickBooks How to Write a Successful Business Plan


Date: April 5 (Tuesday) and April 7 (Thursday), Date: April 27 (Wednesday), 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m .- 4:30 p.m. Payment in advance: $20
Payment in advance: $95 To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or
To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or sbtdc@mssu.edu
sbtdc@mssu.edu
Create Your Business Website: Overview of Google, Go
Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 2 Daddy & Microsoft Live
Date: April 12 (Tuesday) & April 14 (Thursday), Date: April 28 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Payment in advance: $39
Payment in advance: $95 To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or
To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or sbtdc@mssu.edu
sbtdc@mssu.edu
Critical Issues of Human Resource Management Series
Get Local Customers with Google, Yelp, and Foursquare April 14 - Managing in an Organized Labor Environment
Date: April 13 (Wednesday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. April 21 - Managing Conflict
Payment in advance: $39 April 28 - Decruitment (Downsizing/ Rightsizing) Issues
To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or May 5 - Panel of Human Resource Professionals
sbtdc@mssu.edu Evening Sessions: 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Payment: Each Individual Session is $25
Exporting 101: Increasing Sales & Expanding Markets To Register: Contact Mr. Terry Marion at (417) 625-9507 or
Date: April 19 (Tuesday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. marion-t@mssu.edu
Payment in advance: $39
To Register: Contact the SBTDC at (417) 625-3128 or The full schedule of workshops can be seen at
sbtdc@mssu.edu www.mssutraining.com.

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“The Great Game of Business, Come On Down & Meet the Contenders!”
Congratulations to the following companies who have been nominated for the
2011 BKD, LLP Small Business of the Year!
The nominees were honored at a breakfast on March 31st sponsored by KOAM TV /FOX 14 where they had the opportunity to
network with their peers and mingle with the individuals who nominated them. The finalists will be judged in April and the
winners in each category will be announced at the JACC Annual Banquet on May 5th.
Employee Category 1-10 Employee Category 11-50 Not for Profit Category
Allstate Insurance, Loretta Bailey Agency Anderson Engineering, Inc. Animal Adoption & Resource Center
Atlas Risk Management, LLC Baker Davis Roderique, CPAs, PC ASCENT Recovery Services
Caldone’s Downtown Plaza & Restaurant Boyd Metals of Joplin Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks-Jasper & Newton Counties
Carlson Chiropractic Center Carl Richard’s Bowling Centers Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri, Inc.
Curves/Hollyberry’s, LLC Choice Marketing College Heights Christian Church
DataGraphics Printing Cloud’s Meats Hope-4-You Breast Cancer Foundation
Faces Cosmetic Boutique Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity
Grow Marketing Dr. Fly’s Salon Joplin Museum Complex
Hobart Design Group Drs. Brothers, Bezold & Associates Lafayette House
I3 Technology Group, Inc. G.F. Wiedeman International United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas
Industrial Physical Therapy, Inc. Joplin Building Material Watered Gardens
Just Us Girls Joplin Metro Credit Union Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
Legacy Events Kraft Insurance Services/Wilson-Turner-Gavin
MyModernWeb.com Liberty Bank
Relay for Business Lyerla Sheet Metal Heating and Air, LLC
Route 66 Carousel Park M&T Dermatology Services, LLC
Show Me the Ozarks Magazine Menke-McAllister
Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC Mizzou Aviation
Tabitha Smith Accounting & Tax Services Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States, LLC
Tropical Tan Panera Bread
Twister Safe, LLC PILR Technology Services
Upstairs Boutique Powerhouse Gym and Fitness Center
Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, LLC Powersports of Joplin
Roper KIA
Steve’s Frame & Body Shop
Touchton Electric & Alarms
Thank you to Waterjet Service, Inc.
our Sponsors! Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Small Business of the Year Small Business of the Year Small Business of the Year
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Thursday, May 5, 2011


Holiday Inn Convention Center

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You are invited to a
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
Presented by

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011


Sponsored by and located at
Twin Hills Golf and Country Club
2019 South Country Club Drive
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

RSVP by April 8th


RSVP online at www.joplincc.com or by calling 417.624.1996

You are invited to a Save the date


Joplin Area JACC 94th Annual Banquet
Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, May 5, 2011

First Friday Holiday Inn Convention Center


Theme: “The Great Game of Business”

Coffee Watch your mail for invitations!


If you are interested in being a centerpiece sponsor, please
Sponsored by e-mail Stephanie@joplincc.com. It costs you nothing except
what you put into it along with 10 promotional giveaway
items. You can decorate according to the game show theme, or
decorate to describe your business.
&
The Community Pride Starts Inside
1027 South Main Street, Suite 401 Artwork and Essay Contest
Friday, April 1st, 2011 The Community Pride Starts Inside Artwork and Essay
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Contest managed by the Special Events and Community
Enhancement Committees will honor the award winners
RSVP by March 30th on April 7th at 4:15 p.m. at Memorial Hall. This contest
is for grades 1-8 in the Joplin area telling us why it feels
RSVP online at www.joplincc.com or good to live in Joplin. Thank you to General Mills and
by calling 417.624.1996 Memorial Hall for sponsoring this event!

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