Our mission is to expand, retain and advocate for our economic base, support our educational programs and promote the quality of life in our community.
- Governed by a 20 member board of directors
- 5-person executive committee that meets monthly
- 9 committees to help carry out the mission of work
2 Full Time Staff
Chamber Resources
Sponsorship Opportunities – The Chamber provides a wide range of sponsorship opportunities. Choose a sponsorship that fits your needs and budget and make us part of your marketing plan.
Website/Links – The Chamber website lists members and provides members the opportunity to include links to their business homepages.
Targeted Mailings – Take of advantage of membership lists on mailing labels for a nominal fee.
Membership Plaque – Your business will show the public you support the community when you display your Chamber Membership Plaque.
NO COST BUSINESS TRAINING: The Chamber partners with the SBDC at MSSU to offer no cost business training classes. This is open to any business not just chamber members.
Membership Directory –Four ways to advertise your business in the directory. Each member is listed in the directory alphabetically, by category and who’s who. Advertising in the directory is available only to Chamber Members (fees vary). The directory is included in relocation packets and is placed at City Hall.
Ribbon Cuttings – Whether a grand opening, change in ownership, major remodeling, a new location, or celebrating an anniversary, you can take advantage of the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting service that brings the Ambassadors, membership and media to you.
Legislative – The chamber partners with the Joplin, Carthage and Neosho Chambers to hold four legislative forums with our local legislators during the legislative sessions. The chamber is also a member of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce with access to legislative updates and information.
Networking
Annual Banquet – Award presentation and program for membership held in October. This is a great chance to network with an average of 300 attendees. Sponsorships Available!
Wine & Beer Share/After Hours - This is an event that is held by request. Bring one bottle of wine or your favorite brew. Appetizers will be provided. Bring your own wine glass!! Members are encouraged to invite non-members to come and join in the fun for this new networking event.
Golf Tournament – The Annual Golf Tournament which is held on a Friday in July, with a lunch at Noon and start at 1 pm at Briarbrook Country Club, Carl Junction. Sponsorships Available
Quarterly Membership Meetings – Quarterly luncheons focusing on issues of interest to members and introduction of new members. Sponsorships Available
Chamber Committees – Employees of member businesses are encouraged to get involved on a committee anytime during the year.
Staff Support/Referrals – Chamber staff is ready to assist you with relocation, marketing, and other business related concerns and Chamber members are always referred first when product/service information is requested.
Website/Links – The Chamber website lists members and provides members the opportunity to include links to their business homepages.
Targeted Mailings – Take of advantage of membership lists on mailing labels for a nominal fee.
Membership Plaque – Your business will show the public you support the community when you display your Chamber Membership Plaque.
NO COST BUSINESS TRAINING: The Chamber partners with the SBDC at MSSU to offer no cost business training classes. This is open to any business not just chamber members.
Membership Directory –Four ways to advertise your business in the directory. Each member is listed in the directory alphabetically, by category and who’s who. Advertising in the directory is available only to Chamber Members (fees vary). The directory is included in relocation packets and is placed at City Hall.
Ribbon Cuttings – Whether a grand opening, change in ownership, major remodeling, a new location, or celebrating an anniversary, you can take advantage of the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting service that brings the Ambassadors, membership and media to you.
Legislative – The chamber partners with the Joplin, Carthage and Neosho Chambers to hold four legislative forums with our local legislators during the legislative sessions. The chamber is also a member of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce with access to legislative updates and information.
Networking
Annual Banquet – Award presentation and program for membership held in October. This is a great chance to network with an average of 300 attendees. Sponsorships Available!
Wine & Beer Share/After Hours - This is an event that is held by request. Bring one bottle of wine or your favorite brew. Appetizers will be provided. Bring your own wine glass!! Members are encouraged to invite non-members to come and join in the fun for this new networking event.
Golf Tournament – The Annual Golf Tournament which is held on a Friday in July, with a lunch at Noon and start at 1 pm at Briarbrook Country Club, Carl Junction. Sponsorships Available
Quarterly Membership Meetings – Quarterly luncheons focusing on issues of interest to members and introduction of new members. Sponsorships Available
Chamber Committees – Employees of member businesses are encouraged to get involved on a committee anytime during the year.
Staff Support/Referrals – Chamber staff is ready to assist you with relocation, marketing, and other business related concerns and Chamber members are always referred first when product/service information is requested.