W W W J O P L I N C C C O M

320 East 4th Street | Joplin MO 648014176244150

May 2010

June 16 2010Holiday Inn of Joplin1130 am - 100 pmJohn OrsquoLeary

Page 2

Business Outlook is published monthly by the Joplin Area Chamber of CommercePeriodical Postage Paid Joplin MO

Business Outlook (USPS 014254)Postmaster Send change of address to Business Outlook Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 East 4th Street Joplin MO 64801

2010-2011 Executive Committee Susan Adams Chairman of the BoardDan Hayworth Vice-Chairman of the Board Vice-Chairman of Economic DevelopmentSean Anderson Co Vice-Chairman of Economic DevelopmentBrandon Freed Treasurer Chairman of Finance CommitteeChuck Brown Vice-Chairman of Workforce DevelopmentMike Wiggins Vice-Chairman of Business DevelopmentLarry Warren Co Vice-Chairman of Business Development Shelly Kraft Vice-Chairman of Community DevelopmentSeth Dermott Co Vice-Chairman of Community Development Michelle Ducrersquo Vice Chairman of Member ServicesTerry Hicklin Co Vice-Chairman of Member ServicesMike Palmer Past Chairman of the Board

Board of Directors Larry BoydDoug DollSteve GraddyScott HutsonCharles KeeterFred OsbornGary PulsipherLarry Warren

Chamber StaffRob OrsquoBrian PresidentKim Lester Vice PresidentTonya Sprenkle Finance DirectorGinger LaMar Membership DirectorStephanie McGrew Special Events ManagerCary Beasley Workforce Development ManagerKirstie Smith Communications DirectorCindy Weiss Staff AccountantKevin Welch Marketing Director-SMDASteve Russell Director Newman Innovation Center

Sherri Cloyd Executive AssistantJeff Meredith Member Relations CoordinatorLea Schroer Newman Innovation Center Administrative AssistantLisa Kelly Administrative AssistantKaren Yates Administrative AssistantChamber Florist - Intercity Florist

Joplin Area Chamber Of Commerce

Ex-Officio DirectorsDarieus AdamsMike GrayDr CJ HuffDr Alan MarblePriscilla McKinneyMatt ProctorMark RohrMayor Mike WoolstonDr Bruce Speck

320 East 4th Street Joplin MO 648014176244150 | wwwjoplincccom

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Business Outlook is published monthly by the Joplin Area Chamber of CommercePeriodical Postage Paid Joplin MO

Business Outlook (USPS 014254)Postmaster Send change of address to Business Outlook Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 East 4th Street Joplin MO 64801

2010-2011 Executive Committee Susan Adams Chairman of the BoardDan Hayworth Vice-Chairman of the Board Vice-Chairman of Economic DevelopmentSean Anderson Co Vice-Chairman of Economic DevelopmentBrandon Freed Treasurer Chairman of Finance CommitteeChuck Brown Vice-Chairman of Workforce DevelopmentMike Wiggins Vice-Chairman of Business DevelopmentLarry Warren Co Vice-Chairman of Business Development Shelly Kraft Vice-Chairman of Community DevelopmentSeth Dermott Co Vice-Chairman of Community Development Michelle Ducrersquo Vice Chairman of Member ServicesTerry Hicklin Co Vice-Chairman of Member ServicesMike Palmer Past Chairman of the Board

Board of Directors Larry BoydDoug DollSteve GraddyScott HutsonCharles KeeterFred OsbornGary PulsipherLarry Warren

Chamber StaffRob OrsquoBrian PresidentKim Lester Vice PresidentTonya Sprenkle Finance DirectorGinger LaMar Membership DirectorStephanie McGrew Special Events ManagerCary Beasley Workforce Development ManagerKirstie Smith Communications DirectorCindy Weiss Staff AccountantKevin Welch Marketing Director-SMDASteve Russell Director Newman Innovation Center

Sherri Cloyd Executive AssistantJeff Meredith Member Relations CoordinatorLea Schroer Newman Innovation Center Administrative AssistantLisa Kelly Administrative AssistantKaren Yates Administrative AssistantChamber Florist - Intercity Florist

Joplin Area Chamber Of Commerce

Ex-Officio DirectorsDarieus AdamsMike GrayDr CJ HuffDr Alan MarblePriscilla McKinneyMatt ProctorMark RohrMayor Mike WoolstonDr Bruce Speck

320 East 4th Street Joplin MO 648014176244150 | wwwjoplincccom

Rob OrsquoBrianPresident

Chairman Sponsors - $10000

CableONECity of JoplinEaglePicher Techologies LLCEmpire District Electric Company First State Bank FOX-14 Freeman Health SystemGeneral Mills Heartland Technology SolutionsHome ProJoplin Floor DesigsnKOAM-TVSign-A-RamaSouthwest Missouri Bank Sign DesignsSt Johnrsquos Regional Medical CenterStronghold DataU S Bank NA

President Sponsors - $7500

Community Bank amp Trust Roper Honda

Director Sponsors - $5000

BKD LLPCommerce BankDownstream Casino ResortThe Joplin Globe Publishing CompanyJoplin R-VIII School DistrictJoplin Tri-State Business JournalKODE-TVKSNF-TV Lamar AdvertisingMissouri EagleMissouri Southern State UniversityShow Me the Ozarks MagazineWarten Fisher Lee amp Brown LLCWeed Whackers IncZimmer Radio Inc

2010-2011 Chamber Program Top Level Sponsors

Presidentrsquos Message

Could your business use a CASH BOOSTfor things like

Call today4177821780

Inventory or New EquipmentMarketing Plan UpdatesSprucing Up Your Space

Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt

Learn the tools and techniques to achieve a ldquonear-perfectrdquo process This course is highly interactive Many hands-on simulations exercises and case studies are used to apply theory Minitab Statistical Software is used to teach Six Sigma A 30 day trial of Minitab a note book and a text book will be provided

For more information contact Elke Howe (417) 625-9849 or howe-emssuedu or go to httpwwwmssuedutechnologyEngTechSixSigmahtm

417-483-5136 | gmcmillianbevincocom

Bevinco is dedicated to providing bar and restaurant owners with a proven effective method for controlling liquor loss and improving profitability

For more information on Bevincorsquos servicescall or email Garen McMillian at

wwwbevincocom

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Could your business use a CASH BOOSTfor things like

Call today4177821780

Inventory or New EquipmentMarketing Plan UpdatesSprucing Up Your Space

Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt

Learn the tools and techniques to achieve a ldquonear-perfectrdquo process This course is highly interactive Many hands-on simulations exercises and case studies are used to apply theory Minitab Statistical Software is used to teach Six Sigma A 30 day trial of Minitab a note book and a text book will be provided

For more information contact Elke Howe (417) 625-9849 or howe-emssuedu or go to httpwwwmssuedutechnologyEngTechSixSigmahtm

417-483-5136 | gmcmillianbevincocom

Bevinco is dedicated to providing bar and restaurant owners with a proven effective method for controlling liquor loss and improving profitability

For more information on Bevincorsquos servicescall or email Garen McMillian at

wwwbevincocom

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Small Business Library

May 2010 Sponsor

Presented by

ldquoThink and Grow Richrdquo by Napoleon Hill

ldquoThe E Myth Revisited Why Most Small Businesses Donrsquot Work and What to Do About Itrdquo by Michael E Gerber

ldquoBook Yourself Solidrdquo by Michael Port

ldquoNever Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success One Relationship at a Timerdquo by Keith Ferrazzi

Save the DateEXPO 2011 Open EnrollmentFriday June 25th 800 amJoplin Area Chamber of Commerce

We continue to have a sold out show so be sure to get here early for the best booth availability In the June newsletter we will show you what booths are available We will not accept NEW exhibitor information until this time

If you have any questions about EXPO feel free to call Jeff Meredith or Ginger LaMar at the Chamber office 4176244150

January 25-26 2011

Business Expo 2011

Sponsored by Recognizing Our Members Who Have Reached A

Milestone Of Dedicated Membership

St Johnrsquos Regional Medical Center - Member Since 1951

Written ByBrad Belk | Joplin Museum Complex

For twenty-three years from the time Joplin was chartered as a city (1873) it was without a hospital But that situation dramatically changed thanks to thirteen Sisters of Mercy who arrived in Joplin during the summer of 1885 These passionate caring women got busy and procured a brick home on Ninth Street and Pearl from Edward Zelleken They established a convent and parish school

Coinciding with the rapidly growing zinc mining community of Joplin grew an urgent need for a hospital and the medical services it would provide Through the years mining accidents catastrophic fires and a slew of epidemics were taking their toll on Joplin citizens Those injured needing medical attention were forced to board a train or take a most difficult and many times life threatening trip by horse and wagon to hospitals many miles away The Sisters of Mercy were aware of Joplinrsquos lack of healthcare facilities and decided to find a solution to the prob-lem They set up a temporary hospital in 1896 and immediately began to campaign for a permanent hospital They canvassed the community for support One of Joplinrsquos founding fatherrsquos Patrick Murphy stepped up by donating a corner lot on 22nd amp Connor

In time a $40000 hospital was built and designed by Joplin architect Au-gust Michaelis The spectacular Romanesque styled Carthage limestone

structure was dedicated on October 24 1900 The 50-bed hospital was named St Johnrsquos in honor of St John of God who served the sick and poor in Portugal Within 10 years a new wing doubled the number of beds Growth continued as a second wing was built in 1926 The final addition to the St Johnrsquos campus at the Connor location occurred in 1958 when bed capacity rose to 190

By the 1960s it became evident that if the hospital was going to be a re-gional medical center the hospital had to be removed from the grid locked neighborhood it so ably served for over sixty years By 1968 a new 267-bed facility known as St Johnrsquos Medical Center was completed at 2727 McClelland Boulevard In 1983 the $30 million nine-story patient tower was added

Today St Johnrsquos is a faith based institution offering innovative medical programs compassionate care and unsurpassed service St Johnrsquos Medi-cal Center provides state-of-the-art services in areas of cardiology cancer care orthopedics neurosiences obstetrics and pediatricsThey also offer rehabilitation services skilled nursing and a Level 2 trauma center The medical staff consists of more than 250 physicians representing more than 40 specialities Supported by 2200 skilled em-ployees the medical professionals continually and consistently introduce the newest technologies and the most advanced medical procedures avail-able in the regionSt Johnrsquos Hospital has been a loyal member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce since 1951

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Thank You for RenewingADC of Joplin 1981ADECCO Employment Service 1994Adelmo Family Care LLC 2009Allergy and Immunology PC 1983Area Agency on Aging 1990Edward H August CPA 1986Avalon Hospice 1996Baker Davis Roderique CPAs PC 1988Beimdiek Insurance Agency Inc 1988Russell Belden Electric Company 1951Bicycle Specialists LLC 2009Big Brothers Big Sisters of the OzarksJasper amp Newton Counties 1997BKD LLP 1962Blanchard Robertson Mitchell amp Carter 1974The Botany Shop Inc 1994Drs Brothers Bezold amp Associates 1951Buffalo Wild Wings Grill amp Bar 2006CableONE 1967Candlewood Suites 2006Carl Richardrsquos Bowling Centers 1954Caseyrsquos General Stores Inc 2003Chick-Fil-A 2007Comfort Inn amp Suites 1996Commercial Glass amp Metal Inc 1970Community Foundation of SWMO 2009Connecticut Pointe 2009Construction Adventures Inc 2006Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1993Cummins Central Power 1986CurvesHollyberryrsquos LLC 2001Deck the Walls 2005Educational Talent Search 2009The Employer Advantage 1990Fagan Electric Inc 1987Fairfield Inn 1997Finley Agency Inc 1982Fleischaker amp Williams 1960Freeman Auto Salvage Center 1988Freeman Health System 1951George A Spiva Center for the Arts 1985Golden Corral 2003Grasshopper Lawn amp Landscape 2008Great Southern Bank 1989Gryphon Building LLC 2009Dan W Haney DDS PC 1973Joe Harding 1968Hardy Wrestler and Associates CPAs PC 1989Heart of America Beverage Company LLC 1953The Hershewe Law Firm PC 2009Hiland Dairy Inc 1959IKON Office Solutions 1988Infoguard Professionals 2009The Insurancenter 1959Intercity Florist 1988ISS Facility Services 1988Jackson Brothers of the South 1987Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 2005Jackson Track Construction 2006Jasper County Elected Officials 1995Joplin Family Y 1984Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center 1986Joplin Metro Credit Union 1991Joplin NORML 2008

Joplin Stone Company 1969Joplin Supply Company 1973Joplin Tri-State Business Journal 2006EL Jordan Jr DO 1988KMXL Radio 1987Lafayette House 1988Landis Construction Co Inc 1977Living Well Smoothies LLC 2008Mardick Furniture Store 1985Mason ndashWoodard Mortuary 1963The Medicine Shoppe 1993Meeks Building Center 1945Menke-McAllister 1995Mid-America Accounts Control Bureau Inc 1983Missouri Gas Energy 1984Mizzou Aviation 1961Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina 2004National Health Care of Joplin 1982Neal Group Construction LLC 2004Newtonrsquos Jewelry 2006Olsson Associates 2008Oxford HealthCare 1978Ozark Camp Quality 2002Ozark Christian College 1987Parker Mortuary 1946PCS Phosphate 2002JCPenney Inc 1959People Link Staffing 2006Peoplersquos Bank of Seneca 1996Pepsi Bottling Group 1954Pro Musica 1988Railroad Salvage amp Restoration 2006The Right Touch 2004Rock-Tenn 1988William Roehling DDS 1984Roots-To-Bloom 2008Royal Orleans Apartments 2009SSS Investment 1960Schwans Food Company 2008SERVPRO 1997Shade Tree Service Company 1970John P Shoenberger CPA 2002SMC 1986RE Smith Construction Company 1959Tabitha Smith Accounting amp Tax Services 2008Snyder Construction Company 1953Spencer Scott amp Dwyer PC 1969Steversquos Frame amp Body Shop 1985Stifel Nicholas amp Company Incorporated 1983

Linda S Teeter Insurance Agency 1982Terrace Green Apartments 2009Thermal Engineering International 1978Totally You Global Technologies 1999The Touch Up Shop LLC 2008TRIOs 2009Tri-State Motor Transit Company 2002US Cellular 1990UMB Bank na 1964United Way of Southwest Missouri 1988Wayside Furniture 1976GF Wiedeman International 2006Workforce Investment Board of SW Missouri 2004

Page 6

Community Pride Starts Inside awarded all of the children pictured with prizes for their artwork and essays on why Graduation Matters to them Thank you to the Commu-nity Enhancement Committee and the Presenting Sponsor General Mills for making this a great event Contributing sponsors were Route 66 Carousel Park Memorial Hall Liv-ing Well Smoothies Southwest Missouri Bank Images In Tile and Dr Edward McAllister DDS

Community Pride Starts Inside

womenrsquos servicesREASON NO 583

Digital mammographycoming soon

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REASONS TO CHOOSE ST JOHNrsquoS

417-625-2000 | wwwstjcom

YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS MAY BENEFIT FROM NEW 2010 TAX LAW CHANGES If yoursquore looking for tax-free opportunities for retirement now is a great time to talk because tax law changes have created new reasons to consider converting to a Roth IRA And converting is now available to everyone

Call today to schedule a time to discuss the opportunities

Edward Jones its employees and nancial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your attorney or qualied tax advisor regarding your situation

wwwedwardjonescomroth2010

Member SIPC

Dan L StanleyFinancial Advisor

3111 S ArizonaJoplin MO 64804417-659-9994

Page 7

Our Members AnnounceThe Community Clinic is happy to announce that it has hired Sandra Richardson MSN FNP-C to the position of full-time nurse practitioner The addition of a full-time nurse practitioner will provide greater accessibility to area citizens without medical insurance For more information visit wwwjoplinclinicorg

TRIOs held an art reception for the artists who participated in the First Annual Sunshine Lamp Gallery Four State Art Competition Prizes were awarded to some of the participants Come by TRIOs for Jane Kliendlrsquos Motherrsquos Day Show

The Childrenrsquos Miracle Network recently provided a $200 grant to The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Safe Kids program to help purchase bicycle safety helmets for the Newton County Safety Fair Childrenrsquos Miracle Network will host the Summer Miracle Market on June 29th They are looking for vendors for various outdoor arts and craft items For details call 4173476639 For more information visit wwwtheallianceofswmoorg

The Joplin Globe and Freeman Health System in cooperation with the Joplin School District will present the 24th annual Charles Spradling Kidsrsquo Classic fun run on May 8th at Fred Hughes Stadium on the MSSU campus More than 900 children in grades K through 6 will be registered to participate and more are welcome to register the morning of the race Registration forms can be downloaded from wwwjoplinglobecom and click on Fun Run 2010 For more information visit wwwjoplinglobecom wwwfreemanhealthcom and wwwjoplinschoolsorg

The Alzheimerrsquos Association of Southwest Missouri is having the 10th Annual Wine Auction and Gala on May 7th It is sure to be a wonderful evening of exquisite food wine music and fun featuring locally acclaimed band Pearl For more information visit wwwwineauctionandgalaorg

Ozark Center announced a new Mental Health Court has been established The Jasper County Mental health Court seeks to promote mental health treatment while ensuring the safety of the public First-time offenders identified with mental illness may be referred to this mental health court from the traditional court system Following a plea of guilty offenders must complete assigned mental health treatment and if successful may be placed on probation If treatment is not successfully completed offenders would go back to court for sentencing For more information visit wwwozarkcentercom

The Area Agency on Aging is gearing up for its Second Annual Zumba-thon which is being planned for May 8th from 900 am to Noon at Joplinrsquos Memorial Hall All proceeds will benefit the Homebound Meal Program in area counties For more information call 4177817562 For more information visit wwwaaaregionxorg

St Johnrsquos Regional Medical Center has free blood pressure screening every Monday in the main lobby from 930 ndash 1100 am CV Risk Assessment will be May 18th at the Medical Office Building Registrations are required by calling 4176252000 Dr Steven Younger will host a seminar on Fibromyalgia on May 24th at 530 pm at the Mercy Conference Center For more information call 4176255200 Mended Hearts will meet at 700 pm on May 27th A skin screening will be on May 14th from 100 ndash 400 pm hosted by Dr Matlock and Angie Vediz For more information visit wwwstjcom

The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri announces the summer enrollment is open to the public The nine week program is scheduled to begin on June 7th and will end on August 6th To enroll parents will need to complete an enrollment application for each child attending Enrollment applications are available at the Boys and Girls Club The cost is $250 which includes lunch and a snack each day as well as all field trip expenses For more information call 4176238072 or visit wwwbgcswmoorg

Pittsburg State University selected its student employees of the year Rebecca Bauman a senior English major who works as a writer and designer for the Collegio newspaper was named the 2010 PSU Student Employee of the Year At the same time Travis Stewart a senior plastics engineering technology major was named Student of the Year in a new category for students who work off campus For more information visit wwwpittstateedu

Protein Solutions received a Gold Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Compliance Award at the Missouri Water Environment Associationrsquos annual meeting Protein Solutions is in compliance with all wastewater discharge and reporting requirements has an industrial wastewater treatment process or pollution prevention program and has a history of good relations with the nominating city or sewer district For more information visit www3dcorpsolcom

The City of Joplin named the residential area who will participate in the Neighborhood Improvement Plan The neighborhood is located between Murphy and Wall Avenues from Junge Boulevard to 10th Street This is just north of the first neighborhood district the City recently renovated in the initial Neighborhood Improvement Plan For more information visit wwwjoplinmoorg

In just nine months Mercy a group of 30 hospitals in Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma has already save $800000 and diverted more than 20000 pounds of waste from local landfills By estimates Mercy stands to save $2 million annually and some 30 tons from landfills once all facilities are fully on board with the new green initiatives that involves reprocessing medical devices St Johnrsquos in Joplin has updated all the lighting in the medical center to lower energy-using light sources and installed occupancy sensors that automatically shut off the lights when rooms are not occupied For more information visit wwwstjcom

Page 8

Community Pride Starts Inside awarded all of the children pictured with prizes for their artwork and essays on why Graduation Matters to them Thank you to the Commu-nity Enhancement Committee and the Presenting Sponsor General Mills for making this a great event Contributing sponsors were Route 66 Carousel Park Memorial Hall Liv-ing Well Smoothies Southwest Missouri Bank Images In Tile and Dr Edward McAllister DDS

Community Pride Starts Inside

womenrsquos servicesREASON NO 583

Digital mammographycoming soon

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF REASONS TO CHOOSE ST JOHNrsquoS

417-625-2000 | wwwstjcom

YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS MAY BENEFIT FROM NEW 2010 TAX LAW CHANGES If yoursquore looking for tax-free opportunities for retirement now is a great time to talk because tax law changes have created new reasons to consider converting to a Roth IRA And converting is now available to everyone

Call today to schedule a time to discuss the opportunities

Edward Jones its employees and nancial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice Please consult your attorney or qualied tax advisor regarding your situation

wwwedwardjonescomroth2010

Member SIPC

Dan L StanleyFinancial Advisor

3111 S ArizonaJoplin MO 64804417-659-9994

Page 7

Our Members AnnounceThe Community Clinic is happy to announce that it has hired Sandra Richardson MSN FNP-C to the position of full-time nurse practitioner The addition of a full-time nurse practitioner will provide greater accessibility to area citizens without medical insurance For more information visit wwwjoplinclinicorg

TRIOs held an art reception for the artists who participated in the First Annual Sunshine Lamp Gallery Four State Art Competition Prizes were awarded to some of the participants Come by TRIOs for Jane Kliendlrsquos Motherrsquos Day Show

The Childrenrsquos Miracle Network recently provided a $200 grant to The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Safe Kids program to help purchase bicycle safety helmets for the Newton County Safety Fair Childrenrsquos Miracle Network will host the Summer Miracle Market on June 29th They are looking for vendors for various outdoor arts and craft items For details call 4173476639 For more information visit wwwtheallianceofswmoorg

The Joplin Globe and Freeman Health System in cooperation with the Joplin School District will present the 24th annual Charles Spradling Kidsrsquo Classic fun run on May 8th at Fred Hughes Stadium on the MSSU campus More than 900 children in grades K through 6 will be registered to participate and more are welcome to register the morning of the race Registration forms can be downloaded from wwwjoplinglobecom and click on Fun Run 2010 For more information visit wwwjoplinglobecom wwwfreemanhealthcom and wwwjoplinschoolsorg

The Alzheimerrsquos Association of Southwest Missouri is having the 10th Annual Wine Auction and Gala on May 7th It is sure to be a wonderful evening of exquisite food wine music and fun featuring locally acclaimed band Pearl For more information visit wwwwineauctionandgalaorg

Ozark Center announced a new Mental Health Court has been established The Jasper County Mental health Court seeks to promote mental health treatment while ensuring the safety of the public First-time offenders identified with mental illness may be referred to this mental health court from the traditional court system Following a plea of guilty offenders must complete assigned mental health treatment and if successful may be placed on probation If treatment is not successfully completed offenders would go back to court for sentencing For more information visit wwwozarkcentercom

The Area Agency on Aging is gearing up for its Second Annual Zumba-thon which is being planned for May 8th from 900 am to Noon at Joplinrsquos Memorial Hall All proceeds will benefit the Homebound Meal Program in area counties For more information call 4177817562 For more information visit wwwaaaregionxorg

St Johnrsquos Regional Medical Center has free blood pressure screening every Monday in the main lobby from 930 ndash 1100 am CV Risk Assessment will be May 18th at the Medical Office Building Registrations are required by calling 4176252000 Dr Steven Younger will host a seminar on Fibromyalgia on May 24th at 530 pm at the Mercy Conference Center For more information call 4176255200 Mended Hearts will meet at 700 pm on May 27th A skin screening will be on May 14th from 100 ndash 400 pm hosted by Dr Matlock and Angie Vediz For more information visit wwwstjcom

The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri announces the summer enrollment is open to the public The nine week program is scheduled to begin on June 7th and will end on August 6th To enroll parents will need to complete an enrollment application for each child attending Enrollment applications are available at the Boys and Girls Club The cost is $250 which includes lunch and a snack each day as well as all field trip expenses For more information call 4176238072 or visit wwwbgcswmoorg

Pittsburg State University selected its student employees of the year Rebecca Bauman a senior English major who works as a writer and designer for the Collegio newspaper was named the 2010 PSU Student Employee of the Year At the same time Travis Stewart a senior plastics engineering technology major was named Student of the Year in a new category for students who work off campus For more information visit wwwpittstateedu

Protein Solutions received a Gold Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Compliance Award at the Missouri Water Environment Associationrsquos annual meeting Protein Solutions is in compliance with all wastewater discharge and reporting requirements has an industrial wastewater treatment process or pollution prevention program and has a history of good relations with the nominating city or sewer district For more information visit www3dcorpsolcom

The City of Joplin named the residential area who will participate in the Neighborhood Improvement Plan The neighborhood is located between Murphy and Wall Avenues from Junge Boulevard to 10th Street This is just north of the first neighborhood district the City recently renovated in the initial Neighborhood Improvement Plan For more information visit wwwjoplinmoorg

In just nine months Mercy a group of 30 hospitals in Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma has already save $800000 and diverted more than 20000 pounds of waste from local landfills By estimates Mercy stands to save $2 million annually and some 30 tons from landfills once all facilities are fully on board with the new green initiatives that involves reprocessing medical devices St Johnrsquos in Joplin has updated all the lighting in the medical center to lower energy-using light sources and installed occupancy sensors that automatically shut off the lights when rooms are not occupied For more information visit wwwstjcom

Page 8

Our Members AnnounceThe Community Clinic is happy to announce that it has hired Sandra Richardson MSN FNP-C to the position of full-time nurse practitioner The addition of a full-time nurse practitioner will provide greater accessibility to area citizens without medical insurance For more information visit wwwjoplinclinicorg

TRIOs held an art reception for the artists who participated in the First Annual Sunshine Lamp Gallery Four State Art Competition Prizes were awarded to some of the participants Come by TRIOs for Jane Kliendlrsquos Motherrsquos Day Show

The Childrenrsquos Miracle Network recently provided a $200 grant to The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Safe Kids program to help purchase bicycle safety helmets for the Newton County Safety Fair Childrenrsquos Miracle Network will host the Summer Miracle Market on June 29th They are looking for vendors for various outdoor arts and craft items For details call 4173476639 For more information visit wwwtheallianceofswmoorg

The Joplin Globe and Freeman Health System in cooperation with the Joplin School District will present the 24th annual Charles Spradling Kidsrsquo Classic fun run on May 8th at Fred Hughes Stadium on the MSSU campus More than 900 children in grades K through 6 will be registered to participate and more are welcome to register the morning of the race Registration forms can be downloaded from wwwjoplinglobecom and click on Fun Run 2010 For more information visit wwwjoplinglobecom wwwfreemanhealthcom and wwwjoplinschoolsorg

The Alzheimerrsquos Association of Southwest Missouri is having the 10th Annual Wine Auction and Gala on May 7th It is sure to be a wonderful evening of exquisite food wine music and fun featuring locally acclaimed band Pearl For more information visit wwwwineauctionandgalaorg

Ozark Center announced a new Mental Health Court has been established The Jasper County Mental health Court seeks to promote mental health treatment while ensuring the safety of the public First-time offenders identified with mental illness may be referred to this mental health court from the traditional court system Following a plea of guilty offenders must complete assigned mental health treatment and if successful may be placed on probation If treatment is not successfully completed offenders would go back to court for sentencing For more information visit wwwozarkcentercom

The Area Agency on Aging is gearing up for its Second Annual Zumba-thon which is being planned for May 8th from 900 am to Noon at Joplinrsquos Memorial Hall All proceeds will benefit the Homebound Meal Program in area counties For more information call 4177817562 For more information visit wwwaaaregionxorg

St Johnrsquos Regional Medical Center has free blood pressure screening every Monday in the main lobby from 930 ndash 1100 am CV Risk Assessment will be May 18th at the Medical Office Building Registrations are required by calling 4176252000 Dr Steven Younger will host a seminar on Fibromyalgia on May 24th at 530 pm at the Mercy Conference Center For more information call 4176255200 Mended Hearts will meet at 700 pm on May 27th A skin screening will be on May 14th from 100 ndash 400 pm hosted by Dr Matlock and Angie Vediz For more information visit wwwstjcom

The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri announces the summer enrollment is open to the public The nine week program is scheduled to begin on June 7th and will end on August 6th To enroll parents will need to complete an enrollment application for each child attending Enrollment applications are available at the Boys and Girls Club The cost is $250 which includes lunch and a snack each day as well as all field trip expenses For more information call 4176238072 or visit wwwbgcswmoorg

Pittsburg State University selected its student employees of the year Rebecca Bauman a senior English major who works as a writer and designer for the Collegio newspaper was named the 2010 PSU Student Employee of the Year At the same time Travis Stewart a senior plastics engineering technology major was named Student of the Year in a new category for students who work off campus For more information visit wwwpittstateedu

Protein Solutions received a Gold Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Compliance Award at the Missouri Water Environment Associationrsquos annual meeting Protein Solutions is in compliance with all wastewater discharge and reporting requirements has an industrial wastewater treatment process or pollution prevention program and has a history of good relations with the nominating city or sewer district For more information visit www3dcorpsolcom

The City of Joplin named the residential area who will participate in the Neighborhood Improvement Plan The neighborhood is located between Murphy and Wall Avenues from Junge Boulevard to 10th Street This is just north of the first neighborhood district the City recently renovated in the initial Neighborhood Improvement Plan For more information visit wwwjoplinmoorg

In just nine months Mercy a group of 30 hospitals in Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma has already save $800000 and diverted more than 20000 pounds of waste from local landfills By estimates Mercy stands to save $2 million annually and some 30 tons from landfills once all facilities are fully on board with the new green initiatives that involves reprocessing medical devices St Johnrsquos in Joplin has updated all the lighting in the medical center to lower energy-using light sources and installed occupancy sensors that automatically shut off the lights when rooms are not occupied For more information visit wwwstjcom

Page 8

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 ksmithjoplincccom or fax it to 4176244303 by May 15th Please include ldquoOur Members Announcerdquo in subject line of e-mail

Did you know that you can also submit your news on our website at wwwjoplincccomourmembersannouncehtml This is a great way to share your short term announcements with Members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce as well as the thousands of visitors to our website every day

Choice Marketing is pleased to welcome Amanda McKinnon to their agency staff as an account executive She has several years of marketing and public relations experience to bring to Choice Marketing They are a full service award winning marketingadvertising agency located at 501 East 7th Street For more information visit wwwchoicemarketingbiz

Joplin High School Project Graduation 2010 is offering all you can eat pancakes for just $5 at Applebees on May 8th from 800 ndash 1000 am For tickets call 4174390973 or email projectgrad2010jhsgmailcom If you canrsquot make the pancake feed but would like to donate to Project Graduation 2010 please contact Wendy K Belden Project Grad 2010 Treasurer 4174393775 wendybeldensbcglobalnet

The United Way of Southwest Missouri is encouraging everyone to participate in the 18th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers National Food Drive on May 8th Anyone can participate by leaving non-perishable food items at their mailbox on May 8th Letter carriers will come around and collect the food on their routes Every year the food donated is given to local food banks in our area such as the CP Center Crosslines Salvation Army and Lafayette House For more information visit wwwuwswmoorg

The Insurancenter is pleased to announce a new associate Elizabeth Kraft has joined the agency as a personal lines account service manager She is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent with a background in the banking industry For more information visit wwwtheinsurancentercom

The Ozark Center for Autism received a $5000 check from the La-Z-Boy Foundation 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 the school For more information visit wwwozarkcentercom

Tomboy Tools is looking for consultants As a consultant you can receive special discounts every month If you are interested in hosting a Tomboy Tools party there are plenty of new hostess benefits For more information contact cindiduggertoolsaolcom

The City of Joplin announced the new Council seats Gary Shaw for Zone 1 Michael Seibert for Zone IV Jack Golden Mike Woolston and Trisha Rainey for the three General Council Seats Outgoing Council members Phil Stinnett and Jim West were recognized for their accomplishments during their service on the Council This newly seated Council elected Mike Woolston as Mayor and Melodee Colbert-Kean as Mayor Pro-Tem For more information visit wwwjoplinmoorg

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Cultural Affairs Committee presents Arts Building Community A 15 Week Spotlight on the Arts This is a collaborative celebration of arts and culture in the Joplin region Free marketing provided through Spotlight on Arts will promote your organizationrsquos existing arts events and performances The celebration is a project of Connect2Culture an area arts initiative dedicated to enhancing community through culture For more information visit wwwjoplincccom

The Candy House Chocolate Factory was recently visited by the ldquoErdquo Networkrsquos reality show Kendra Kendra Wilkinson Baskett and her husband pro football player Hank Baskett toured the Candy House Chocolate Factory as they were travelling The show captured Kendra and Hank enjoying a hands-on experience making chocolate candy right alongside Candy House workers For more information visit wwwcandyhousenet

The Joplin Host Lions Club welcomes you to the award winning Rib Fest on May 29th You may purchase full racks of spare ribs weighing between 4 and 5 pounds each for $14 To place an order call Chris Howard at 4175290065 Ribs will be fully smoked hot wrapped in foil and ready to go

Significant exterior changes have spurred much tenant activity in the past month at the Gryphon Building Spaces are filling quickly as the opening date draws near The Gryphon Building Business Development Center is a new addition and was created due to the overwhelming need for small business suites The center offers suites ranging from 112 to over 300 square feet and provides tenants with a shared reception area conference room and kitchenette With lease rates starting at $200 per month (utilities included) this 19 suite space will not be available for long Please visit wwwjoplinofficescom to reserve your space

The George A Spiva Center for the Arts has announced its summer classes and events Some classes include Photography for Mothers Art Out Animal Pinch Pots Self Portrait Painting Creation Station Pre-School Watercolor and much more For more information visit wwwspivaartsorg

Page 9

Congratulations To The WinnersGolden Apple Awards sponsored by The Empire District Electric Company and Warten Fisher Lee and Brown LLC K-2 category ndash Melissa Thompson West Central Elementary School3-5 category ndash Erica Stagner Cecil Floyd Elementary School6-8 category ndash Shannon Ellis South Middle School9-12 category ndash Karisa Boyer Joplin High School

Large Industry of the YearRock-Tenn

Small Industry of the Year Sign Designs

Small Business of the Year sponsored by BKD LLP1-10 Employee CategoryThe Doris Carlin Team Inc 11-50 Employee CategoryCentral Pet Care Clinic

Not for Profit Category The Joplin Family Y

Outstanding Citizen of the Year sponsored by Southwest Missouri Bank (photo courtesy of Freeman Health System)Paula Baker

FocusOn You 2009-2010 Grand Prize Winners

FocusOn You Company Grand Prize ndash Sign Designs Electronic Message CenterWinner Amandarsquos Hallmark Shop Member since 2004 Amanda Triplett Owner Sponsored by John Hipple Sign Designs - Member since 1992

FocusOn You Grand Prize ndash Home Pro SunroomWinner Al Johnson Stronghold Data LLC Member since 2007

Sponsored by John Tullis Home Pro - Member since 2000

Joplin Floor Designs Member since 2000 Duane and Holly Hukill are the presenting sponsors of the FocusOn You 2009-2010 program

Milestone Members10 Years of MembershipThe Alliance of Southwest Missouri Bryan Barnes DO Branco Enterprises Inc Active College Heights Christian Church Farrell Construction Inc Federal Protection Inc Four States Surgery Center IBEW Local 95 Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity Joplin Humane Society Inc Michael R LaFerla DDS MS PCMETS Ambulance Millennium Tennis amp Fitness Club LLC Office Depot Active Regal Plastic Supply Company Ronald McDonald House Charities Active Larry Snyder amp Company State Farm Insurance-Jerry SittonSunrise Media Group Inc Swift Construction Company Inc Totally You Global Technologies Young Life

20 Years of MembershipBraumrsquos Burton-Liese LLC Butcherrsquos Block Banquet CenterCarpet One Floor amp HomeGreat Southern Bank Great Southern TravelHardy Wrestler and Associates CPAs PCMercy Health of Joplin Foundation Names and NumbersViking Line Inc dba Viking Trailways 30 Years of MembershipArrow Box Company of Joplin Holiday Inn of Joplin Joplin Fire Protection Company Inc Joplin School District Sugar Creek Designs Inc Yates Trackside Furniture40 Years of MembershipFAG Bearing Corporation Joplin Stone Company LaBarge Inc Electronics Division Spencer Scott amp Dwyer PC50 Years of MembershipHiland Dairy Inc The Insurancenter Joplin Printing Company JCPenney Inc RE Smith Construction Company

Page 10

Ribbon Cuttings

For more information and photos of these businesses please see joplincccom

The Ambassadors are Sponsored By

Relay for Business Priscilla McKinney President 1002 East 4th Street Suite F Celebrating partnership with Community Bank amp TrustMember since 2004http wwwrelayforbusinesscom

College Heights Christian School Dr James Rhea Superintendent4311 East Newman Road Celebrating ground breakingMember since 1992httpwwwcollegeheightsorg

U S Bank NA Clifford Wert Region President 300 East 32nd Street Welcome Richard Huskey to bankMember since 1951httpwwwusbankcom

Allgeier Martin and Associates Inc William Thompson PresidentCrossroads Industrial Park Celebrating new locationMember since 1955httpwwwamcecom

Arbor Day CelebrationCity of Joplin and Empire District Electric Company

Joplin Humane Society IncKaren Aquino Executive Director140 East Emperor LaneCelebrating new locationMember since 1999httpwwwjoplinhumaneorg

TRIOrsquosDavid Robinson Owner112 South Main StreetCelebrating one year anniversaryMember since 2009 Page 11

Ribbon Cuttings

For more information and photos of these businesses please see joplincccom

The Ambassadors are Sponsored By

Relay for Business Priscilla McKinney President 1002 East 4th Street Suite F Celebrating partnership with Community Bank amp TrustMember since 2004http wwwrelayforbusinesscom

College Heights Christian School Dr James Rhea Superintendent4311 East Newman Road Celebrating ground breakingMember since 1992httpwwwcollegeheightsorg

U S Bank NA Clifford Wert Region President 300 East 32nd Street Welcome Richard Huskey to bankMember since 1951httpwwwusbankcom

Allgeier Martin and Associates Inc William Thompson PresidentCrossroads Industrial Park Celebrating new locationMember since 1955httpwwwamcecom

Arbor Day CelebrationCity of Joplin and Empire District Electric Company

Joplin Humane Society IncKaren Aquino Executive Director140 East Emperor LaneCelebrating new locationMember since 1999httpwwwjoplinhumaneorg

TRIOrsquosDavid Robinson Owner112 South Main StreetCelebrating one year anniversaryMember since 2009 Page 11

Member Benefit Programs

Chamber Members can receive member only benefits from our partners Stronghold Data LLC MyModernWebcom Living Well Smoothies and Constant Contact Just log on at httpwwwjoplincccomourchamber_memberdiscounthtml for full details These discounts and special offers are just for Members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce For more information contact Tonya Sprenkle at 4176244150 or tsprenklejoplincccom

New MembersADT Security ServicesSecurity Services1915 West Woodland Avenue 140Springfield MO 658074175758876wwwadtcom Lorna Hammock Sales RepresentativeRick Delloma Sales ManagerSponsor Jeff Meredith JACC

Associates in Oral Surgery amp Dental ImplantsOral Surgery Center2602 Cunningham AvenueJoplin MO 648044176232000wwwaosdicomCali Hall ReceptionistSponsor Teresa Roche U S Bank NA

Designerrsquos Fitness CorpHealth amp Fitness CenterPO Box 2621Joplin MO 64803-26214173961378wwwdesignersfitnesscom Jerry Albin PresidentSponsor Ginger LaMar JACC

Green World Cleaning SolutionsEco-Friendly Commercial amp Residential Cleaning3809 College View DriveJoplin MO 648014175291303wwwgreenworldcleaningsolutionscomMalachi Blaxton Owner

Sponsor Rob OrsquoBrian JACC

HiBeam Voice amp InternetWireless Broadband Phone amp Internet501 South Madison Avenue Suite QWebb City MO 64870wwwmyhibeamcom4174998300Michael Drake General ManagerMichele Peterson Marketing ManagerSponsor Jeff Meredith JACC

Juliersquos Cookie Bouquet ShopBaking Cookies amp Delivery2310 South Main StreetJoplin MO 648044174839663Julie Madl OwnerSponsor Ginger LaMar JACC

Martin Law Office PCLaw Firm310 West 6th Street Suite 202Joplin MO 64801wwwtraceymartinlawcom Tracey Martin PresidentTomie Parsons Avant AssociateSponsor Ginger LaMar JACC

Midland Creation SocietyCremation Society1515 West 10th Street Suite BJoplin MO 648014176599600wwwmidlandcreationcom

Joe Naylor PresidentSally Naylor Vice PresidentSponsor Blake Benson Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Professional ExteriorsConstructionRemodelingPO Box 2476Joplin MO 64803-24764176242585Dennis BerryhillSponsor David amp Sheree StarrettThe Medicine Shoppe

Teen Challenge of the Four StatesNon-Profit Menrsquos Substance Abuse Organization18526 East Highway 86PO Box 1084Neosho MO 648504174512980wwwtc4sorgJames ldquoJimrdquo Lowans Executive DirectorKathie Lowans Public Relations CoordinatorSponsor Jeff Meredith JACC

Top Seal PackagingPackaging Products301 East 4th StreetJoplin MO 648014177815200wwwtopsealpackagingcom Tom Backes PresidentDaryl Deel Co-OwnerSponsor Ginger LaMar JACC

Page 12

Leadership JoplinOn April 14 2010 the Leadership Joplin group left Joplin to visit our State Capitol in Jefferson City I have to admit that although I was look-ing forward to the trip I was also ready to be home as soon as we left the parking lot Like everyone else I had a thousand things that needed to be done while I was gone After all I had visited Jefferson City when I was in the sixth grade and saw everything so why would I need to go back as an adult As weird as it may seem I looked at things a little differently as an adult than I did as a 12 year old We had not been at the Capitol for very long when I realized that I was going to get more out of this trip than I thought I would The first thing that we did when we arrived was begin to set up for the sweet treat reception It became readily apparent that those who had chosen to serve on this committee had put in a lot of hard work and time to make this come together

After the sweet treat was over and almost all of the sweets were gone we had the opportunity to visit the Governorrsquos Office I did not realize the amount of history that was involved with the office We then moved on to get to see the House of Representatives in action Marilyn Ruestman was gracious enough to announce our presence on the floor and the entire House of Representatives stopped what they were doing to applaud us We were able to witness some debate that was happening on the floor which was very interesting We next had to leave to get our picture taken in front of a blue backdrop About the time that we all got situated we were told that we would have to move to a different place But then soon learned that we were getting to go down on the House floor to get our picture taken with Speaker of the House Ron Richard It sometimes works out to have connections

We next moved on to see the Senate Senator Gary Nodler was gracious enough to announce our presence on the Senate floor and the entire Senate stopped what they were doing to applaud us We also got to see some debate that was happening with the Senate This was a great experience for everyone that was there I learned a great deal about our government and was able to make some contacts while there This was truly a great trip and one that I would highly recommend anyone to take if they have the opportunity

Matthew StewartLeadership Joplin 2010

At a Graduation Ceremony held on April 1st 41 area high school seniors who participated in the Tomorrowrsquos Leaders Today program received their certificates of achievement Parents committee members school administrators invited guests and sponsors shared the evening together with the graduates reliving some of the moments of their TLT experience and discussing their future plans Nii Abrahams Carl Junction High School was chosen as the class speaker and delivered a thoughtful and at times humorous talk on this year of TLT and how the class will be able to use the experiences they shared as they pursue their individual goals and dreams Andy Falls Southwest Missouri Bank TLT Committee Co-Chair presented the $500 General Mills Scholarship to Shaley Moore Webb City High School Shaley wrote the winning essay on ldquoLeadership Through History in the Joplin Areardquo Congratulations to all the class members and good luck as you continue your educations Thank you to the graduation sponsors Community Bank amp Trust and Missouri Southern State University

The 2009-2010 TLT program was presented by

Tomorrowrsquos Leaders Today Graduates 41

Company Grand FocusOn You Prize Winner Amandarsquos Hallmark Shop Member since 2004Amanda Triplett OwnerWon a Electronic Message Center Sponsored by Sign Designshttpwwwsign-designscom

Grand FocusOn You PrizeAl Johnson Stronghold Data LLC Member since 2007Won a Home Pro Fiberglass Pool or Sunroom Sponsored by Home Pro httpwwwhomeproamericacom

Thank you for being the Presenting FocusOn You SponsorJoplin Floor DesignshttpwwwjoplinfloordesignscomDuane and Holly Hukill Owners

Congratulations FocusOn You Winners

Page 13

What is the purpose of Spotlight on Arts Spotlight on Arts leverages your current activities in a synergistic way to increase participation in the arts develop new audiences and cross promote events in our area It will highlight the arts as a vibrant and essential part of life in our area Spotlight on Arts will also raise funds in the Joplin area to benefit arts education and stock food pantries of local organizations that support the needs of the homeless (Arts in Education Fund and Homeless Food Drive Fund) Funds will be divided equally between the two beneficiaries Spotlight on Arts works in partnership with Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri an affiliate of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) The Hunger Challenge is supported by the Wal-Mart Foundation Every dollar raised for the Homeless Food Drive Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5000 by the Wal-Mart Foundation We have the potential for donating $10000 of food for our local shelters Through the Arts Education Challenge every dollar raised for the Arts in Education Fund K-12 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5000 for the possibility of raising $10000 to benefit area arts education Why should your organization participate Spotlight on Arts will expand the public awareness and promotion of your current programming to a larger audience at no cost to your organization Marketing will include a brochure an online presence print media spots social media and other avenues If your not-for-profit organization participates it will be eligible to request grant monies from the pool

of resources raised for the Arts in Education Fund These funds will be distributed to participating arts and cultural organizations that provide educational programming in the K-12 grade levels

For-profit organizations have the opportunity to collaborate with area not-for-profits for funding arts education programming Participation in this philanthropic initiative will demonstrate that your organization is a part of Arts

Building Community efforts What is expected from organizations that participate We ask that you agree to co-brand your event with the Arts Building Community logo During the curtain or box office speeches your organization will ask event attendees to consider donating $1 or more to the Spotlight on Arts (script provided) Organizations can opt to insert envelopes provided by Spotlight on Arts into programs or simply indicate where donation boxes are located at the event If an event doesnrsquot include curtain or box office availability the organization will allow two volunteers wearing Spotlight on Arts t-shirts to man collection boxes seeking $1 or more per attendee All donations will be submitted to Michelle Ducre Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri an affiliate of Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Foundation of the Ozarks is a 501(c)3 corporation Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law Checks should be made payable to Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri designated for 15 Week Spotlight on Arts Donations can be sent to Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri 3510 East 3rd Joplin MO 64801 877-359-5534 (toll free) or you can donate online at wwwcfozarksorg For questions or more information contact the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 417-624-4150 wwwjoplincccom

Sharon Beshore

Co-chair

Becky Brill Co-chair

Committee Members Cary Beasley

Dale Blanchard

Christine Bryant

Denise DuBois

Peggy Fuller

John Good

Heather Grills

Brooke Haneborg

Ryan Jackson

Gerrie-Ellen Johnston

Kerstin Landwer

Ann Leach

Kim Lester

Jorge Leyva

Robin McAlester

Shawn McGrew

Stephanie Meek

Jo Mueller

Beth Peacock

Mark Rohr

Cynthia H Schwab

Annette Thurston

Kevin Welch

Bill Westerhouse

Jeff Youngblood

In partnership with the City of Joplin

Arts Building Community A 15 Week Spotlight on Arts is a collaborative celebration of arts and culture in the Joplin

region Free marketing provided through Spotlight on Arts will promote your organizationrsquos existing arts events and

performances The celebration is a project of Connect2Culture an area arts initiative dedicated to

ldquoenhancing community through culturerdquo supported by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Cultural Affairs Committee

Page 14

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Teeter Insurance Agency Linda S Teeter LUTCF ownerbroker

1321 S Illinois Avenue Joplin MO 64801 wk (417) 781 4820fax (417) 781 7187

REST ASSURED WHEN YOU INSURE WITH TIA

YOU GET PLENTY OF TLC wwwfarmersagentlteetercom 2902 Arizona bull Joplin Missouri

(417) 623-1910120 East 4th Street bull Carthage Missouri

(417) 358-1975

TITLE COMPANY

Land Title Services for Southwest Missouri

bull TITLE INSURANCEbull ESCROWS bull DEEDS bull

CLOSINGS

Ask the Executive Coach

Customized Catering is not just part of our business it is all of our Business

B amp C Catering LLC and Grill Company

Serving all of Southwest Missouri Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma

Phone 417-358-2123Cell 417-439-7115Email blakebccatercom

by Daniel P Chiodo CMEC | Impact Training amp Development

QI am not familiar with what an Executive Coach does Is it like a trainerA Training is certainly part of what I do but there is a higher goal We are used to companies talking about the training they will be doing for the year Training is a general term for what theyrsquore doingmdashand it is essential to bettering an organization and its people but during the past several years we talk about ldquodevelopmentrdquo as being more important As trainers or coaches we want to develop people so that they can reach their full potentialHere is a word that we are now hearing concerning this area though It brings training and developing to a higher level Itrsquos called ldquoevolutionrdquo To me that is the ultimate goal I believe that my goal as a coach is to give them the methods to help them evolve into the person they want to be You must know where theyrsquove been where they are and where they want to go I learn about that using two processes The first is The Starting Line a series of questions that digs deeply into a personrsquos life Many clients will say ldquoIrsquove never been asked those questions beforerdquo The second part of the process is The LifeLine It takes a look at a personrsquos entire life I canrsquot really talk about the business side of things without knowing the personal side Once these two things are discussed and connected we are closer to achieving the mission of my Executive Coaching Experience which is ldquoto help you achieve the wealth and happiness you deserverdquoNow back to evolution This is where we practice new behaviors that are productive to accomplishing what we desire It might be learning how to procrastinate less become more organized or how to have powerful crucial conversationsWe all have things we could become strong in The Executive Coaching Experience helps you get there quicker And I track a personrsquos progress with The Dashboard so that they can see all that they are learningWhether you use a coach or not ask yourself this question ldquoWhat things could I be accomplishing in my life that (up until now) Irsquove only been thinking about doingrdquo

Submit your questions for this column to joplincccomaskthecoachhtml by the fifth of each month

Page 15

Page 2

Teeter Insurance Agency Linda S Teeter LUTCF ownerbroker

1321 S Illinois Avenue Joplin MO 64801 wk (417) 781 4820fax (417) 781 7187

REST ASSURED WHEN YOU INSURE WITH TIA

YOU GET PLENTY OF TLC wwwfarmersagentlteetercom 2902 Arizona bull Joplin Missouri

(417) 623-1910120 East 4th Street bull Carthage Missouri

(417) 358-1975

TITLE COMPANY

Land Title Services for Southwest Missouri

bull TITLE INSURANCEbull ESCROWS bull DEEDS bull

CLOSINGS

Ask the Executive Coach

Customized Catering is not just part of our business it is all of our Business

B amp C Catering LLC and Grill Company

Serving all of Southwest Missouri Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma

Phone 417-358-2123Cell 417-439-7115Email blakebccatercom

by Daniel P Chiodo CMEC | Impact Training amp Development

QI am not familiar with what an Executive Coach does Is it like a trainerA Training is certainly part of what I do but there is a higher goal We are used to companies talking about the training they will be doing for the year Training is a general term for what theyrsquore doingmdashand it is essential to bettering an organization and its people but during the past several years we talk about ldquodevelopmentrdquo as being more important As trainers or coaches we want to develop people so that they can reach their full potentialHere is a word that we are now hearing concerning this area though It brings training and developing to a higher level Itrsquos called ldquoevolutionrdquo To me that is the ultimate goal I believe that my goal as a coach is to give them the methods to help them evolve into the person they want to be You must know where theyrsquove been where they are and where they want to go I learn about that using two processes The first is The Starting Line a series of questions that digs deeply into a personrsquos life Many clients will say ldquoIrsquove never been asked those questions beforerdquo The second part of the process is The LifeLine It takes a look at a personrsquos entire life I canrsquot really talk about the business side of things without knowing the personal side Once these two things are discussed and connected we are closer to achieving the mission of my Executive Coaching Experience which is ldquoto help you achieve the wealth and happiness you deserverdquoNow back to evolution This is where we practice new behaviors that are productive to accomplishing what we desire It might be learning how to procrastinate less become more organized or how to have powerful crucial conversationsWe all have things we could become strong in The Executive Coaching Experience helps you get there quicker And I track a personrsquos progress with The Dashboard so that they can see all that they are learningWhether you use a coach or not ask yourself this question ldquoWhat things could I be accomplishing in my life that (up until now) Irsquove only been thinking about doingrdquo

Submit your questions for this column to joplincccomaskthecoachhtml by the fifth of each month

Page 15

January 8 2010Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center located at 201 West Riviera Drive Suite A

RSVP for all events online at joplincccom or by calling 4176241996

May 7 2010Sponsored by and located at Community Bank and Trust414 East 32nd Street

May 18 2010Sponsored by and located atSportsmanrsquos Park Bar and Grill1729 East 7th Street

530 - 730 pm

Calendar of EventsMay 4900 amLeads Group OneMissouri American Water

May 5900 amLeads Group ThreeHilton Garden Inn

May 7730 amFirst Friday CoffeeCommunity Bank amp Trust

May 101200 pmSmall Business CouncilMembership CommitteeChamber Office

May 11Profit 101Chamber Office

May 12900 amLeads Group TwoNorthpark Mall

May 141200 pmCommunity Enhancement

May 18900 amLeads Group OneThe Vinery Wine Shop530 pmBusiness After HoursSportsmanrsquos Park Bar and Grill

May 19900 amLeads Group ThreeDataGraphics Printing LLC

May 20500 ndash 830 pmThird ThursdayDowntown Joplin

May 21730 amCarthage Chamber of Commerce Hosting Eggs amp Issues Legislative BreakfastTBD

May 241130 amChamber Board of Directors MeetingChamber Office

May 26730 am360 Degrees New Member OrientationGranny Shafferrsquos Restaurant

900 amLeads Group TwoHometown Bank

May 31Memorial DayChamber Office Closed

June 1900 amLeads Group OneHouse of Hope