Business Outlook October 2010

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Business Outlook is published monthly by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

11:00 am - 1:00 pm$15 includes lunch

RSVP is required

Chamber Ofce

010-2011 Executive Committeeusan Adams Chairman of the Boardean Anderson Co Vice-Chairman of Economic Developmentrandon Freed Treasurer, Chairman of Finance Committeehuck Brown Vice-Chairman of Workforce Developmentred Osborn Co Vice-Chairman of Workforce Development

Mike Wiggins Vice-Chairman of Business Developmentarry Warren Co Vice-Chairman of Business Developmenthelly Kraft Vice-Chairman of Community Developmenteth Dermott Co Vice-Chairman of Community Development

Michelle Ducre Vice Chairman of Member Services

erry Hicklin Co Vice-Chairman of Member ServicesMike Palmer Past Chairman of the Board

Board of Directorsarry Boyd

Doug Dollteve Graddycott Hutsonharles Keeter

Randy MooreGary Pulsipher

Chamber Staffob OBrian, President

im Lester, Vice President

onya Sprenkle, Finance Director

inger LaMar, Business Services Director

tephanie McGrew, Special Events Manager

ary Beasley, Workforce Development Manager

irstie Smith, Communications Directorhristine Bryant, Membership Director

indy Weiss, Staff Accountant

herri Cloyd, Executive Assistant

eff Meredith, Member Relations Coordinator

isa Kelly, Administrative Assistant

evin Welch, Marketing Director-SMDA

Steve Russell, Director, NewmanInnovation Center

Gary Box, Business Retention &Expansion Coordinator

Lea Schroer, Newman Innovation Center

Administrative Assistant

Chamber Florist - Intercity Florist

Joplin Area Chamber O Commerce

Ex-Officio DirectorsDarieus AdamsMike GrayDr. C.J. HuffDr. Alan MarblePriscilla McKinneyMatt ProctorMark RohrMayor Mike WoolstonDr. Bruce SpeckDr. Steve Scott

320 East 4th Street,

Joplin, MO 64801417.624.4150

www.joplincc.com

Social Media Seminar


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Rob OBrian

President

Chairman Sponsors - $10,000

CableONE

City of Joplin

EaglePicher Technologies, LLC

Empire District Electric Company

First State Bank

FOX-14

Freeman Health System

General Mills

Heartland Technology Solutions

Home Pro

Joplin Floor Designs

KOAM-TV

Sign-A-Rama

Southwest Missouri Bank

Sign Designs

St. Johns Regional Medical Center

Stronghold DataU S Bank, N.A.

President Sponsors - $7,500

Community Bank & Trust

Roper Honda

Director Sponsors - $5,000

BKD, LLP

Commerce Bank, n.a.Downstream Casino Resort

The Joplin Globe Publishing Company

Joplin R-VIII School District

Joplin Tri-State Business Journal

KODE-TV

KSNF-TV

Lamar Advertising

Missouri Eagle

Missouri Southern State University

Show Me the Ozarks Magazine

Warten, Fisher, Lee & Brown, LLC

Weed Whackers, Inc.Zimmer Radio, Inc.

2010-2011 Chamber ProgramTopLevel Sponsors

Presidents MessageRegional Prosperity Initiative at Six Months

Throughout 2009 and into early 2010, a number of economic and community development organizations led thecharge for the Joplin Regional Prosperity Initiative. The leadership of your Chamber, the Joplin Business &Industrial Development Corporation, Newman Innovation Center and Southwest Missouri Development Alliancebelieved it was a good time to reassess and refocus on the keys to our regions success as the economy began torebound.

The JRPI set aggressive goals and an aggressive funding campaign to reach those goals. We were fortunate tohave a number of great public and private sector supporters, including a number of surrounding communities, whowere willing to back their belief in a better future by providing the financial resources to go after the goals. Oneof the most exciting aspects was the extension of the regional effort into southeast Kansas. We had a number ofpeople there who saw that when it comes to workforce, transportation, housing and retail, state lines do not exist.

Since late March, the JRPI has been in the roll-out phase, with a number of activities already underway. First,and key, was the formation of the Governance Board. This Board, chaired by Bill Gipson of the Empire District Electric Company and vchaired by Pittsburg Mayor, Patrick OBryan, provides the top-level oversight of the JRPI and the actions of the entities.

Another key action was the recent Economic Development Game program at Downstream Casino Resort. This basics and trendsprogram was designed to get our current and, perhaps, future partner communities on the same page of economic development actions.More than 100 people from three states attended and gave the session great reviews. The headliner was Dennis Donovan, a nationallyrecognized site consultant who shared great insights on the competitive economy and suggestions on how our region better competes, froassisting local firms to attracting new ones.

We have also put efforts into workforce development, starting with a series of regional employer focus groups. These groups, led byAlexandria Marketing Research Group, provided input on the skills they need from current and future employees. The final results fromthese groups will be used to help area schools strengthen their curricula and encourage students to stay in school.

The JRPI has also focused on the marketing of the region, both for new company attraction and helping existing manufacturers find newmarkets. Examples of those actions include:

Development of a Wind Energy Suppliers network. This group of manufacturing, transportation and service companies is interein getting business in the expanding wind energy sector. The group had a presence at the national Windpower event in Mayand will be exhibiting at a smallWindpower event in December. (Any

regional firm is welcome to join, sopass the word along.)

Conducting a business retentioneffort aimed at reaching 100 regionalfirms. Already firms in Pittsburgand Columbus, KS and Lamar andCarthage, MO have been contacted.Joplin is underway now and Neoshowill be done yet this fall.

Still to come this year is attendanceat three trade shows: one on logistics/supply chains, one with private

label manufacturers and the other awindpower event representing the localsuppliers noted above. In addition, wewill be making calls on site locationsin two of the trade show cities whilewe are there.

Overall, the JRPI is off to a good start, withmuch more than just what is noted above. Thegoals over the next few years are aggressive,but we have the leadership to reach those goals.At six-months old, the JRPI is already walking.In 2011, the running begins.


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Small Business & Technology

Development CenterThank You Sponsors

Marketing: Think Before You Spend

Date: October 11 (Monday), 1:30

p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Payment in advance: $20

Introduction to QuickBooks

Date: October 12 (Tuesday) &

October 14 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. -

4:30 p.m.Payment in advance: $95

How to Place Your Business on the

WebDate: October 13 (Wednesday), 2:00


Understanding Financial Statements

Date: October 20 (Wednesday), 2:30


The Basics of Writing a Business

Plan

Date: October 21 (Thursday), 6:0p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Payment in advance: $20

Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 1

Date: October 26 (Tuesday) &

October 28 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m4:30 p.m.Payment in advance: $95

Thank you to Route 66 Carousel Park for a fabulous Membership

Appreciation event! More than 250 attendees took advantage ofa great night of family fun, rides and food at Route 66 Carousel

Park.

Even more families from our entire community took advantageof a beautiful night in Landreth Park for Cinema Under the Stars.

Thanks to Wal-Mart, General Mills, CableONE and AbleManufacturing & Assembly LLC for sponsoring this greatcommunity event! Thank you to the Community Enhancement

Committee for organizing this event

Social Bytes

The full schedule of workshops can be seenat www.mssutraining.com along with online registration.

October 21st is the FINAL Third Thursday

until Spring!

Creating Facebook pages for your business issimple! Simply go to any business page,facebook.com/joplinchamber for example.

Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page andon the left side it will say Create a Page for My

Business. Follow the directions from there to

create a page for your business!

Need more help getting your business social? Watch for SocialMedia Seminars to help get you started on the social path!

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While you enjoy the great fall weather, its hard to think of the winter months ahead but thats what the Business Expo committee has

been doing!

As your Business Expo 2011 Chairman, Im happy to report that a great committee of volunteers is busy planning for a wonderful

event. The dates for the Expo are January 25-26, 2011. We look forward to an event that will help you get your 2011 off to a

prosperous start.

We are so excited about the theme for the Expo that weve decided to spill the beans a little early this year. Its a game show theme

which should give you lots of flexibility in planning your booth. We hope you will begin planning now to ensure a successful show.

If youre an exhibitor, please mark your calendar for November 3rd for the Exhibitor Breakfast where you will learn more details abo

how to make it the best show possible for your business.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 417-623-5959 or [email protected].

I look forward to seeing you at the best event for business in our area, Business Expo 2011!

Make the Most oYour Membership

Business Expo 2011

Reflexology & MoreReflex Therapy508 South Main StreetJoplin, MO 64801417.553.0449Lavonna Preble, Doctor of ReflexologySponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Shoal Creek RV & CampgroundCampground & Fishing6821 Gateway DriveJoplin, MO 64804417.621.0807www.totalpowersportsllc.comBilly Holcomb, OwnerDonna Holcomb, OwnerSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Spine Clinic of JoplinChiropractor/Physical Therapy420 North Range Line Road, Suite 4

Joplin, MO 64804417.782.7300www.spineclinicofjoplin.comDr. Lucas B. Cosens, DC, Owner/OperatorSponsor: Michelle Cosens, Show-Me WeightLoss Center LLC & Christine Bryant, JACC

Springfield CardinalsMinor League Baseball955 East TrafficwaySpringfield, MO 65807417.832.3016www.springfieldcardinals.comZack Teisher, Account Representative

Kim Inman, Vice President of SalesSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC &Stephanie McGrew, JACC

Sprouls Construction, Inc.General Contractor1002 East 4th StreetP.O. Box 247Joplin, MO 64802-0247417.206.7733Dennis Suiter, Office ManagerDwight Sprouls, PresidentSponsor: Kurt Higgins, Allgeier, Martinand Associates, Inc. & Morris Glaze, Standard

Transportation Services, Inc.

TheBackgroundChecker.comBackground Check Website407 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 110Joplin, MO 64801800.454.1018www.thebackgroundchecker.comLarry Warren, OwnerSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

New Members

The Chambers Board of Directors and staff are pleased towelcome our newest Chamber Members. Please keep theseand all Members in mind when looking for goods and services.

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber.Contact Christine Bryant @ 417.624.4150

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Watch the Andy Mason Show on CableOne Channel 13, Joplin NOW. The firstepisode will feature Andy Mason, EmotionalFreedom Coach, leading ten volunteers througha process to eliminate cravings for cola,lemonade, cheese, cookies, chocolate, sugarand French fries, using Emotional Freedom

Techniques. Follow along at home to eliminateyour own cravings. For more informationabout Andy and the show visit www.facebook.com/trustandymason. The second episode willfocus on eliminating public speaking phobias.(61)

Mercy Health of Joplin presents the MercyGolf Classic on Friday, October 1st at TwinHills Golf and Country Club with a shotgunstart at 1:00 p.m. Registration includes anawards reception and every golfer receivesa player shirt. Enjoy hole contests, prizes,awards and fun. Proceeds help the Foundationprovide philanthropic support to St. Johns

and community programs and services. Aportion of the proceeds will fund the Lori PflugMemorial Scholarship Program. For moreinformation, call the Foundation at 625.2266.(88)

Charissa Robinett, Interior Designer andManaging Member ofINTERIORS byCharissa, LLC, received national recognitionby earning the second place prize in aninternational student design competitionsponsored by the Retail Design Institute.Her work was published in the August 2010issue of DDI Magazine. Charissa is a recentcollege graduate with a business degree fromMSSU and a second degree in interior designfrom PSU. Her business offers interiordesign, home staging and redesign services.Visit www.interiorsbycharissa.com for moreinformation. (74)

Freeman Health System is sponsoringLife Line Screening on October 27th at theChamber office. Life Line Screening willbe performing ultrasound tests for stroke,abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterialdisease, atrial fibrillation and osteoporosisfor people 40 years and older. You mustpre-register for these important screening by

calling, 1.800.324.1851. (70)

The United Way of Southwest Missouriannounces the City of Joplin Ham N BeanFeed at Memorial Hall on October 1st from11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The United WayOnline Auction will be held from October 6thto 17th. The Masquerade Ball will be October9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Gateway Creamery. Formore information, visit www.uwswmo.org.(91, 74)

Just Us Bar and Grill & Just Us DowntownCaf located at 514-520 South Joplin Avenue,celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening

event. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and a

tour of the building. (New Member)

Empire District Electric Company wouldlike their customers to call 811, the nationalone-call number or 800.dig.rite, the Missourione-call number, before digging in the ground.Homeowners often make risky assumptions

about whether or not they should get theirutility lines marked, but every digging jobneeds a call, even small projects like plantingtrees and shrubs. (68)

The Community Foundation of SouthwestMissouri awarded grants to area communityprojects totaling $4,000. The grants weregiven through the Vivian Leon Fund for theMusical Arts. The organizations receivingthe grants were Pro Musica and the MSSUSynmphony Orchestra. (66, 83, 80)

Schifferdecker Golf Course is offering aspecial on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

that includes free green fees for any studentwith one paid twilight green fee. The twilightspecial begins at 4:00 p.m., and green fees are$7.75. If the adult wants a cart, the cart fee of$5.25 for nine holes or $10.50 for a full roundof golf still applies, but the student can ridefree. This special will continue for the monthof October. (74)

LifeChoices recently had a ground breakingfor a new addition to their existing facilitylocated at 531 East 7th Street. The 1,500square foot addition will provide much neededspace for parenting and life skills classes.These classes, which are free, are taught byprofessionals and cover topics from newbornbaby care to appropriate discipline and self-esteem in our children. (78)

Joplin Dental Arts announces the month ofOctober is Dental Hygiene month as well asNational Ortho month. They are also gettinginvolved with Breast Cancer Awarenessmonth by inviting stylists in to give pink hairextensions to patients for any donation to theBreast Cancer Research Foundation. Theyare also offering Smile Pink, which is anew fundraiser in the dental community. Forany donation to the Breast Cancer Research

Foundation, they will apply a small pinkSwarovski crystal to the tooth using temporarydental adhesive. For more information, visitwww.smilepink.com. (75)

Rhino Fitness and Living Well Smoothies areoffering Make a Change Power Lunch.. Theyare encouraging you to work out during yourlunch hour, and after your workout, consumea balanced nutritional Living Well Smoothie.Your pre-ordered lunch will be waiting therefor you after each and every workout. Formore information, call 206.2348. (84, 78)

The Alzheimers Association is inviting

Joplin residents to WALK to END Alzheimers

by participating in the annual AlzheimersAssociation Memory Walk. Check inon October 2nd, 9:00 a.m. at NorthparkMalls food court. Participation will helpthe Southwest Missouri Chapter of theAlzheimers Association provide vitallyimportant community programs and servic

such as respite care assistance, educationand information and support groups thatwill make life a little easier for the 22,000families struggling to deal with this diseasSouthwest Missouri. For more informatiovisit www.memorywalk2010.kintera.org/jo(60, 81)

Missouri Southern State University namBrenda K. Barger-Saunders of Joplin as onthe recipients of The Pearson Prize for HigEducation. She is only one of 70 studentsselected from over 10,000 applicants for thaward. (80)

At the Spiva Center for the Arts, artists winvited to pick up a plain piece of masoniton which to create an original work of art any medium. The artists then donated theworks to Spiva for the silent auction to helraise funds for year-round programming fochildren and adults. Bidding has begun anwill continue through October 29th , wherbidding will conclude at the final bidding pat Spiva from 5:30 7:00 p.m. (71)

IKON Office Solutions announces a printmanagement solution that provides a quicksnapshot of all the print output devices on network or non-networked desktop. This torecords the information in a convenient anportable format for a total cost of ownershanalysis and reporting that enables thecustomer to increase efficiency and reducecosts by determining the best usage of prindevices, best location of those devices,departmentalize costs and optimize documworkflow. For more information, call627.0248. (73)

Higdon Florist and Gifts is currentlyfeaturing fall designs. They can help youwith that perfect seasonal floral centerpiecAs customers are shopping, they may stay

for a tasty lunch at the Higdon Hot Spot, aenjoy a cup of coffee, snack or lunch. Wofrom local artists are featured at the Hot Spas well. For more information, visit wwwhigdonflorist.com. (72)

Joplins Memorial Hall welcomesThe Dorians as they perform their finalperformance of the 2010 Music Series. Athe regions premier performers of traditioIrish and Celtic music, The Dorians conceis set for October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. For moinformation, visit www.joplinmemorialhalcom. (74)

Cable ONE launched the NFL Network o

Our Members Announce

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digital channel 331, and NFL Network HDon channel 411. This network gives fansunprecedented year-round coverage of allNFL events and provides viewers withnearly 2,000 hours of original programming.For more information, visit www.nfl.com/nflnetwork. (63)

Pittsburg State Universitys residence hallscelebrated the renovation of Trout Hall. Thisis the first renovation for Trout Hall whichhouses approximately 115 students. Thework by Crossland Construction includes acomplete surface renovation and expansionof the commons area and bathrooms, areconfiguration of the lobby and entrance,relocation of laundry facilities and multipleimprovements to student rooms. (83, 66)

Pro Musica recently announced the 2010-2011 Concert Season. This season marks the30th Anniversary for Pro Musica. Please visit

www.promusicajoplin.org for a list of theseasons programs. (83)

Joplin Schools Bright Futures presented theFriends to Fans Facebook contest winner,Shelly Tarter, with a flat screen television,donated by Wal-Mart. Fans of BrightFutures were asked to refer the site to theirfriends and the new fans were then asked topost on the Bright Futures Wall who referredthem. Shelly Tarter referred more than 200people. (75, 91)

The Tri-State Human Resource Chapterwill host the JO-MO Regional Payrolland HR Conference on October 15th atDownstream Casino Resort. The seminar,Cash in Downstream features speakersfrom such government agencies as ICE,OCSE, SSA, MO DOL and KS DOL. Youwill learn how to play your hand and stay upto date with todays growing electronic world.For more information, visit http://www.tristatehra.shrm.org. (90, 68)

Ozark Christian College now features the2010 Fall Semester Chapel Sermons online.Visit www.occ.edu and click on Quicklinks,then click on the Chapel Sermon. (82)

The Animal Adoption and Resource Centerwill begin charging non joplin residents $20for each animal ($30 for litters) brought to theshelter, located on North Main Street. Joplinresidents are exempt from this charge as theshelter contract with the City for animalsreceived from citizens. (75)

Scott Brothers, CIC ofThe Insurancenter,Joplin, was installed as the 2010-2011president of the Missouri Association ofInsurance Agents (MAIA) at the annualLeadership Conference. Scott has been aregional director and joined the Producer

Development Committee of the MAIA. He

has also served on the Leadership ConferenceCommittee and the Executive Committeeas well as the chairman of the PlanningCommittee, Building Fundraising Team andthe Budget/Finance Committee. (73)

House of Hope, Inc. and Rufus Racing,

LLC presented Joplins first ever GreatRace. More than 60 participants and 35volunteers descended on downtown Joplin asthey completed road blocks and detours thatchallenged them through physical and mentalobstacles to earn their next clue. (73, 85)

ADC Dental Groups Dr. John DurlingII, has been named an Invisalign PremierProvider and is the only Premier Provider inthe Joplin area. Only 3% of the Invisalignproviders nationwide practice at the premierprovider level. For more information, call417.782.5005. (59)

The Boys and Girls Club of SouthwestMissouri is implementing the Citigroupprogramming this fall. The curriculumteaches and promotes responsibility whendealing with money by informing youthon how to spend, save, invest, borrow andmanage debt wisely. For more informationregarding the Citigroup program or otherprograms offered by the Boys and Girls Clubof Southwest Missouri, please call 623.8072.(63)

Freeman Health System announced PhilipWillcoxon as Ozark Center Chief ExecutiveOfficer. In his new role, Willcoxon willcontinue to advance the centers goal ofenhancing the comprehensive health servicesprovided each year to an estimated 13,500four-state residents. Ozark Center benefitedby a recent American Eagle Outfittersjean drive, which supplied clothing for 50adolescents at Ozark Center TurnaroundRanch. (70, 82)

Tabitha Smith Accounting & Tax Serviceshas joined the largest and still growingcommunity of Facebook. Tabitha postsweekly tax and accounting tips regardingyour individual and business bookkeeping

and accounting records. Make sure to addLike and follow them on Facebook. Theyalso offer free consultations on their services.For more information, call 620.423.4386.(87)

Meeks The Builders Choice proudlyannounces its 90th Birthday and invites youto join them for a Birthday Bash celebrationto be held at all 34 Meeks locations withhotdogs and refreshments from 11:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010.In 1920 Charles Meek, Sr. opened the first

lumber yard in Lockwood, Missouri. TheJoplin store opened in 1945 and has been aChamber Member for the past 65 years. Ovthe years Meeks Midwest division expandedthroughout Missouri and Arkansas with itsmost recent addition of four new locationsin May of this year. In 1951 they venturedto Northern California and now have 13locations in its Western Division. Supportedby active owner management, todayMeeks is one of the leaders in the industry,ranking in the top 30 nationally! The basicphilosophy of the company, service to ourcustomers, opportunity to our employees hanever changed since the first yard opened 90

years ago. (79)

Save-A-Lot, located at 811 W. 7th St., ishaving a Re-Grand Opening to celebratetheir newly remodeled store. Join themfrom Thursday, October 7th through SundayOctober 10th. Drawings will be held daily.A ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, Oct.8th at 11:00 a.m. Please stop by and share itheir celebration. (85)

One Way Design announces their newservice, Church Secret Shopper. A trainedmember of OWD staff will inconspicuouslyattend your worship service and be the eyesand ears of an assumed first time guest.They will assess the churchs website, socialmedia, parking lot, lobby, nursery, as wellas preaching, music and technology of theservice. The purpose for the secret shopperis to gain knowledge through a full reportfrom the analysis. Sign up today by calling417.658.4522 or email [email protected]. (81)

Mark your calendar for October 8th, theannual Spaghetti Supper and carnival atMartin Luther School, 4:30 to 7 p.m.Carnival and silent auction, bring your famil

for food and fun! Tickets will be available atthe door. (79)

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 kn

We would love to let your fellow Members know about your accomplishments and events! For our next issue, submit your announceme

to [email protected] or fax it to 417.624.4303 by October 15th. Please include Our Members Announce in subject line of e-ma

Did you know that you can also submit your news on our website a

www.joplincc.com/ourmembersannounce.html? This is a great wa

to share your short term announcements with Members o the Jop

Area Chamber o Commerce as well as the thousands o visitors to

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Small Business Library

October 2010 Sponsor:

Presented by:

Did you know that YOUR 5-Star Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has a room filled with resources to help its members? The Small

Business Resource library in the Chamber has books on everything a businessperson might need. How to receive endless referrals,

improve the camaraderie between your staff members, how to become a more effective leader? There are materials on all this and so m

more! To check out an item, all you have to do is stop by the library, find what you want and check it out on the way out the door. If yhave any questions, feel free to contact Jeff Meredith by calling 624.4150 or [email protected].

The Millionaire Mind by Thomas Stanley

Procrastination: Why You Do It, What To Do About It NOW by Jane Burka and Lenora Yuen

Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey Mackay

Lead Right by Steve Venture

Lead Right is SHORT at 62 pages, and a fun weekend read. Recently recommended by a community leader at the YPN CEO Brown Ba

Luncheon, Lead Right contains the basics that every leader should know. If you dont yet consider yourself a leader, the book does a gr

job of explaining why you should.

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Customized Catering is not just part o our business

it is all o our Business!

B & C Catering, LLC. and

Grill Company

Serving all o Southwest Missouri,

Southeast Kansas, and Northeast Oklahoma

Phone: 417-358-2123

Cell: 417-439-7115

Email: [email protected]

JACC Hosts 1st Ever Jack-O-Lantern Contest

to Support United WayCARVE A JACK FOR JACC TO BENEFIT CHARITY

For only $5 you can enter your best Jack-O-Lantern into JACCs

rst ever carving contest to benet United Way of Southwest Mis-souri.

Finished pumpkins will be voted on by Chamber staff, visitors and

anyone else who has at least $1 (votes are $1 each).

Photos will be posted online so you can encourage friends and col-

leagues to vote for your Jack.

In addition to giving certicates for the top 3 money earners, wewill have prizes for best traditional pumpkin and most creative

carving (Judges TBA).

Completed Jack-O-Lanterns need to be turned in Monday, Octob

25 by 10 a.m. JACCs Board of Directors have a meeting scheduand can help cast some of the early votes.

We will announce the winners Thursday, October 28th during ou

spaghetti red feed. The feed will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. athe Chamber. The spaghetti red feed is $5 per person and includspaghetti or chili , soda and a cookie.

For more information or to obtain an entry form call Jeff Meredi

at 417.624.4150 or email [email protected].

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Ribbon Cuttings

Cycle Connection Harley-DavidsonNancy and Scott Hutson, Owners5014 Hearnes Blvd.Celebrating 40 Year Anniversary

Cell Phone MedicsGuy and Janet Voltz, Owners1900 South Range Line Road, Suite 14Celebrating New Name

Make a Change Power LunchSandy Taylor and Kevin Rhinehart315 East 7th StreetCelebrating Partnership between Living Well

Smoothies and Rhino Fitness

Health Solutions Vitamins & More StoreAngela Horner, Owner506 South Main StreetCelebrating New business, new membership

A-1 Carpet CleaningBob Miller, Owner3860 County Lane 119, Carthage, MOCelebrating New Membership

Hope 4-You Breast Cancer FoundationCindi DuggerCelebrating Pink Ribbon Bagel Kickoff

St. Johns Walking Trail DedicationGary Pulsihpher, President2727 McClelland Blvd.Celebrating dedication of walking trail to the Sisters ofMercy

Edward Jones, Shawn StreetShawn Street, Financial Advisor3929 East 7th Street, Suite DCelebrating new nancial advisor

For more informationon these businesses,

please seejoplincc.com.

The Ambassadors are Sponsore

You Are Invited

Harder Working Spaces:insights + ideas for a smarter workplace

We live in a networked world, and this haschallenged the very nature of work itself.The implications for the workplace arehuge.

Please join us to learn about the trends andissues impacting theworkspace and ideas about how we can evolve the spaces we work in.

Hope to see you there.

Hosted by: October 20th RSVPJohn Howsmon 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Angela Maloney

Scott Rice and Steelcase Chamber Ofce [email protected] provided 918.362.4300, ext. 236

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Member Benet Programs

Chamber Members can receive member only benets from ourartners, Stronghold Data, LLC., MyModernWeb.com, Living

Well Smoothies and Constant Contact! Just log on at http://www.

oplincc.com/ourchamber_memberdiscount.html for full details.These discounts and special offers are just for Members of the Joplin

Area Chamber of Commerce! For more information, contact Tonyaprenkle at 417.624.4150 or [email protected].

More New MembersForest Park Baptist ChurchChurchJoplin Campus725 South HighviewJoplin, MO 64801417.623.4606www.joplin.fpbc.netCarthage Campus430 West ElkCarthage, MO 64836417.358.9955www.carthage.fpbc.netNorth Campus5895 North Main Street, Suite 101Joplin, MO 64801417.623.2199www.north.fpbc.netMike Kersey, Executive PastorMark Dinwiddie, Multisite PastorBrock Cummins, Bright FuturesSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Henkles Ace HardwareRetail Hardware & Garden1201 South MadisonWebb City, MO 64870417.673.2112www.henklesonline.comCris Henkle, Secretary/TreasurerJohn Henkle, PresidentSponsor: Rob OBrian, JACC

Historic Murphysburg PreservationNot-for-profitP.O. Box 1332Joplin, MO 64802-1332417.483.3116www.murphysburg.orgPaula Callihan, PresidentPam Mense, SecretarySponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Just Us Bar & Grill/Downtown CafRestaurant/Bar514 520 South Joplin StreetJoplin, MO 64801417.782.6666Eric Meehl, OwnerDarci Peterson, OwnerSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Labor ReadyEmployment Agency

1651 West 7th Street, Suite 5/6Joplin, MO 64801417. 624.2734www.laborready.comDave Spalding, General ManagerSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Marketplace MagazineMailer/CouponsP.O. Box 65Joplin, MO 64802-0065417.439.3919Michelle Lester, Account ManagerSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

Mary Kay Inc. Kara GallupCosmetics Consultant9024 County Road 167Carthage, MO 64836417.310.0295www.marykay.com/kgallup1Kara Gallup, Sales DirectorSponsor: Darren Gallup, Joplin PoliDepartment

Mobile Repair CenterCell Phone Repair3929 East 7th Street, Suite B

Joplin, MO 64801417.456.1050www.mobilerepair-center.comBrennan Robinson, OwnerJames Schneider, OwnerSponsor: Christine Bryant, JACC

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Hot Links WinnersThank you to all who sponsored, volunteered and played in the Hot Links 2010 Golf Tournament on August 20 th at SchifferdeckerGolf Course, sponsored by St. Johns Regional Medical Center. The 200 golfers enjoyed a day of networking while having breakfastsponsored by General Mills and Jackson Brothers of the South and lunch sponsored by B&C Catering, LLC.

1st Place Championship:Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri team:

Kent EastmanGreg CrawfordTodd Pefferman

1st Place Flight A:

Wiese Material Handling, Inc. team:Jim CoxWes WormingtonLarry McReynoldsJeff Howrey

1st Place Flight B:

Liberty Bank team:Greg GoldenBrian OllenburgerShannon WooldridgeLarry Chalmers

1st Place Flight C:U S Bank, N.A.Clifford WertRandy EvansDerek EdwardsLinda Wallace

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Julies Cookie Bouquet Shop

While baking some cookies at home one evening, Julie Madl wondered if there might be a niche market in the Joplin area that she could

help fill. In other cities she had observed companies that would bake cookies and arrange them to look like bouquets. With this moment

realization, Julies Cookie Bouquet Shop was born! With a lot of hard work, determination and research, Julie has come up with the perfrecipe for sugar cookies and royal icing for custom made cookie bouquets.

Julies Cookie Bouquet Shop has over a hundred different cookie cutters and can help you custom design your bouquet for that special

someone or occasion. When you visit the shop, there is a portfolio of pictures with all kinds of different bouquets made up for others th

might give you some ideas. The bakery also now takes orders for cakes made with fondant.

Julies Cookie Bouquet Shop bakes cookies daily including chocolate chip, peanut butter, lemon poppy, no bakes, orange macadamia nu

and sugar glaze (just to name a few), which can be purchased on a first come, first serve basis. If ordering a custom bouquet, a two day

notice is greatly appreciated. For more information, give them a call at 417. 623.0033 or stop by and see them at 921 East 20th Street,

the northwest corner of 20th & Indiana across the street from Joplin High School in the little white house.

Mobile Repair Center

At Mobile Repair Center, we know how important your cell phone is. We know your phone is more than just a phone to you. Whether

for business, staying connected with family, keeping on schedule, getting directions, or just for keeping things convenient, we understan

that being without your phone is not an option. So what happens when you break your phone, lose your phone, or it just stops working

properly? Mobile Repair Center is a trusted cellular phone repair company located at 7th and Duquesne in Joplin, MO. We can repair AN

damage on ANY cell phone, specializing in iPhone repairs. We can even repair liquid damage.

We also offer a buy-sell-trade program for all used cell phones. Come in and trade your phone for something else, or sell your old phon

us for cash. We also sell accessories - batteries, chargers, and cases! We have the lowest prices in town, guaranteed. Mobile Repair Cen

is located in the University Plaza at 3929 East 7th Street, Suite B. For more information, call Brennan Robinson and James Schneider at

417.456.1050 or 417.389.6576.

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CLOSINGS

Ask the Executive Coach...yDaniel P. Chiodo, CMEC | Impact Training & Development

Theres Such a Great Feeling when you Remove the Clutterf youve ever moved before, you know that part of the move involves packing the essentials for what you need that firstight in the new home. Ive moved about 15 times in my life and every time I live out of a suitcase for a day or two, Iealize that you really dont need a whole lot to function. Not only that, I find myself very happy and excited that a newhapter is starting in my life. And the absence of clutter is uplifting.

The worst thing I could do is pull all of the items I had at the last place into the new place. If I did, it would be moreluttered and start to feel too confining. You dont have to make a physical move to a new address to take a new look

t how you live life. Just call it a new season and see if there are ways you can make some changes.

Here are a few ideas to consider:. MASTER THE ABILITY TO FOCUS

By only living with the essentials, you will be able to focus much better than before. Just think about what is essential. Leave the otherhings in the garage, as they await their entry into your next garage sale. Having more stuff can sometimes complicate life.. GIVE SOMEONE A HAND UP

The 2010 census shows us that there are a lot more people living in poverty than ever before. Why not give some of your things away tohose less fortunate. A recent news story on CNN shows that some people really wonder if they will be able to have enough money to gethrough the week. You could be the person that changes their life. There may be certain items that you have two of. Why not give oneway to someone who needs it? And dont overlook books or CDs that may provide some real relaxation for someone who needs it.. DONT FORGET YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAMf you move to a new address and you are a runner, you have a new route that you will be using. That adds a nice new outlook on yourxercise program. And if you didnt move, this is a good time to shake things up and try something new. Choose a new type of exercise

njoy. Add some minutes to your exercise program. Do things in a different order.. MEET THE NEW YOU

Dont be afraid to be the new you. So many people dont make changes or try new approaches because others make comments or arehaken up by the new way we are doing things. Consider this: In order to find the true you, you have to take a full view. Explore yourptions and choose what feels right for you.. CARVE OUT TIME FOR YOURSELF

There will be times when you make a move that you are so exhausted, you just want to relax. It is those times that you realize howmportant it is to have Me Time, that special time that is just for you. So whether you moved recently or not, take time today to answerhis question:How long has it been since I took time to sit and think about how my life is going and what my mission in life is? Try it. You may leaomething you never knew.. TRIAGE YOUR OFFICE AREAust like hospital personnel triage the emergency room to see who has the most critical needs, take a look at your work area. Is everythinrder or does it need a good house-cleaning? If your desk is a mess, your mind is probably on overload, too, because you occasionally th

bout whats hidden and could come out to bite you.o whether you are moving to a new address or not, why not take a new look at your life. By doing this you will move to your next levelnd surprise yourselfas well as others. You will also set a great example for your children so that they learn how to be creative with lifnd achieve a lot more than they thought they could.Note: I normally check my e-mail at 4:30 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. central (USA) time. If you need me between those hours, call my cellelow.)

MPACT Training & Development, Dan Chiodo, President Copyright [email protected] 417-439-4900 Visitimpactbydan.com

ubmit your questions for this column to joplincc.com/askthecoach.html by the fifth of each month.

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January 8, 2010Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center

located at 201 West Riviera Drive, Suite A

October 1, 2010Sponsored by and located at:

Fletcher Hyundai and Mercedes3111 East 32nd Street

October 26, 2010Sponsored by and located at

Orthopaedic Specialists

of the Four States

444 Four States Drive, Suite 15:30 - 7:00 pm

alendar of Eventsober 40 pmO Committee

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manity

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October 139:00 amLeads Group TwoExpress EmploymentProfessionals

October 148:00 amYPN Caffeine ClubChildrens Haven ofSouthwest Missouri,Inc.

October 154:00 pmYPN Mixer withCarthage EmergingLeadersCarthage Square

October 199:00 amLeads Group OneCorporate Business

Systems

October 209:00 amLeads Group ThreeHiBeam Voice &Internet11:30 amLunch & Learn withSteelcaseChamber Office12:00 pm

Economic GrowthTourThe Ramsey

October 217:30 amYPN ExecutiveCommitteeColumbia Traders5:00 pmThird ThursdayDowntown Joplin

October 2511:30 amChamber Board ofDirectorsChamber Office

October 265:30 pmBusiness After HoursOrthopaedicSpecialists of the Four

States

October 279:00 amLeads Group TwoJoplin GlobePublishing Company

October 31Happy Halloween!

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