April 2010

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Business Outlook is published monthly by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.Periodical 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 BoardMike Palmer – Past Chairman of the BoardSean AndersonChuck Brown Brandon FreedMichelle Ducre’Terry HicklinShelly KraftMike Wiggins

Board of Directors Seth DermottDoug DollSteve GraddyScott HutsonCharles KeeterFred OsbornGary PulsipherLarry Warren

Chamber StaffRob O’Brian, 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 Assistant

Joplin Area Chamber Of Commerce

Ex-Officio DirectorsDarieus AdamsMike GrayDr. C.J. HuffDr. Alan MarblePriscilla McKinneyMatt ProctorMark RohrMayor Gary ShawDr. Bruce Speck

320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801417.624.4150 | www.joplincc.com

Rob O’BrianPresident

Chairman Sponsors - $10,000

CableONECity of JoplinEaglePicher Techologies, LLCEmpire District Electric Company First State Bank Fox-14 Freeman Health SystemGeneral Mills Bakeries & Foodservice Heartland Technology SolutionsHome ProJoplin Floor DesigsnKOAM-TVSign DesignsSouthwest Missouri Bank Sign-A-RamaSt. John’s Regional Medical CenterStronghold DataU S Bank, N.A.

President Sponsors - $7,500

Community Bank & Trust Roper Honda

Director Sponsors - $5,000

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 & Brown, LLCWeed Whackers, Inc.Zimmer Radio, Inc.

2010-2011 Chamber Program Top Level Sponsors

Focus on Membership

Over the past few years we have had a tremendous response to our FocusOn You! program. Originally, FOY was developed and designed by the Membership Committee to track membership attendance at all Chamber activities and reward you, as an active member, for participating in our numerous events and programs. It was also a way of making sure that no member company was overlooked in getting engaged in the Chamber.

We have had great FOY sponsors who added value to the program with monthly, quarterly and year end grand prizes. All in all, the program has been a success, generated lots of enthusiasm and stayed within the mission of the Chamber. But like many good things, FocusOn You! is coming to an end, at least for this year.

Membership committee members and Chamber staff are revisiting the FOY program to see what elements can be rolled into a new and more dynamic program for members beginning in 2011. In the meantime, FOY is being taken down this month. In its place for this program year, there will still be prizes given at Chamber networking events, thanks to our great sponsors. And we will still be tracking attendance to help us better know what events and programs you, as members, like and don’t like to attend. So keep taking advantage of all of the many resources your Chamber offers and stay in the know by attending Chamber events and programs.

Related to focusing on members, I am pleased to let you know that our Membership Director, Ginger LaMar, is taking on a new role at the Chamber. We have realigned programs and internal oversight, so that Ginger can focus much more on insuring we provide the best programs and services to you, our members. This new Business Services Director position will better utilize Ginger’s expertise and passion for providing a higher level of programming, whether it’s for groups of members or just a one member firm. I know she is looking for your input right now on what we can do to make the Chamber events, programs and workshops more valuable for you and your company. Give her a call or send her an email: glamar@joplincc.com.

Part of the realignment takes Ginger out of selling new memberships and program sponsorships. To meet that need, we are in the process of hiring a person to handle all of the sales functions for the Chamber, as well as the follow-up to make sure that sponsors and new members are receiving exactly what was committed to them. This is another way to make sure that new members get engaged quickly, while long-term members who help support Chamber programs receive due recognition. There are several other changes in staff responsibilities and programs that will be coming down the pike. I will use this column to keep you up to date.

In addition, we are making a number of changes in the Chamber offices. If you have been in lately, we apologize for some of the inconveniences the remodeling is causing, but the end result will be a better building layout for staff and for members. One of the best things, in my mind, is creation of two smaller conference areas. These areas, like our meeting rooms, are available to members. If you ever need a meeting place, give Lisa or Karen a call to book one of these rooms.

As always, your thoughts, suggestions, criticisms and ideas are always appreciated. Feel free to drop them to me at: robrian@joplincc.com. Our goal is to always serve the membership in the best manner possible. But we can’t do that if we don’t know what you need or want.

Thank you for your membership and support!

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April 2010 Sponsor:

Presented by:

“Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill

“The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It” by Michael E. Gerber

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Save the Date...EXPO 2011 Open EnrollmentFriday, June 25th @ 8:00 a.m.Joplin 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, 417.624.4150.

January 25-26, 2011

Business Expo 2011

Centerpiece Sponsors Needed!

Would you like for your business to be represented at the 93rd Annual Banquet? We need centerpiece sponsors. Contact Stephanie McGrew if you are interested in being a sponsor.

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Freeman Health System can be traced back to the John W. Freeman residence at 2008 South Sergeant Avenue. In 1889 Freeman established the Freeman Foundry and Machine Works in Joplin. His foundry specialized in manufacturing an array of mining equipment.

In 1886 John married Florence Campbell. They built an 18-room home in 1912 on Sergeant Avenue. Their first child was Orley Freeman. In 1921 Orley became stricken with typhoid fever. Unfortunately Orley did not recover and died in September of that year. After the death of their first born, John and Florence decided to donate their home to establish a hospital.

The Freeman’s home was converted into a hospital after an additional five-story structure was added to the former residence. Following the completion of the new addition, Freeman Hospital was established in 1925 with a staff of 19 nurses and five physicians.

A major expansion project occurred in 1975 when a new two-story, 144-room Freeman Hospital was constructed at 1102 West 32nd Street. The original 20-acre site was donated in December of 1969 by Joplin realtor Myron A. McIntosh. In less than three months over $1 million was raised locally in support of the construction project.

Freeman acquired Neosho’s Sale Memorial Hospital in 1993. The purchase combined the resources of two physician-oriented healthcare institutions in Southwest Missouri. This historic acquisition effectively created the first multi-hospital system in the region.

Freeman and Oak Hill merged in 1995 creating the Freeman Health System. Today the former Oak Hill campus is known as Freeman East.

A 186,000-square-foot, five-story addition was added to the main campus at Freeman West in 2007. One year later the tower was named the Gary & Donna Hall Tower.

Today Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit, community-owned, and locally governed healthcare corporation. Freeman Health System offers full-service healthcare to the region of southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. The three-hospital, 404-bed health system provides comprehensive services including cancer care, heart care, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and behavioral healthcare. The medical team, which includes 300 physicians representing 60 specialties, uses the latest techniques, best practices, and technologies to give life-saving care close to home. Freeman Hospital has been a faithful member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce since 1951.

Thank You for Renewing

Sponsored by: Recognizing Our Members Who Have Reached A

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Freeman Health System - Member Since 1947

Thank you for renewing your investment with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce!

Written By:Brad Belk | Joplin Museum Complex

66 Auto Color .....................................................................2009A/O Employment Services .................................................1998American National Insurance – Rob Brown Agency .........2009Arnold Plumbing ................................................................2008AT&T Mobility ...................................................................2007Allstate Insurance, Loretta Bailey ......................................2005Blood Tax Service ...............................................................2006Coleman Vision Improvement Center ................................2003Columbia Traders ................................................................2008Consolidated Electrical Distributors ...................................2001Dr. Fly’s Salon ....................................................................2008Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. ...................................................2008Exchange Club of Joplin ....................................................2007Fellowship of Christian Athletes, SWMO Chapter ............2009Four State Homes, LLC ......................................................2000Gunlock Heating & Air, Inc. ..............................................2007The Herrod Financial Group ..............................................1985Images in Tile USA ............................................................2004Impact Prodcutions ..............................................................2006Integrity Homecare .............................................................2002Joplin Humane Society, Inc. ...............................................1999Joplin Tri-State Business Journal .......................................2006Just Cut It ............................................................................2009Just Us Girls ........................................................................2006Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri ..................2006

Mailathankyou.com ............................................................2008Merry Maids .......................................................................2007Mutual of Omaha ................................................................1997Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Joplin ...........................2002Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States, LLC ...............2006Pawzmetology .....................................................................2009Residence Inn ......................................................................2006Ronald McDonald House Charities ....................................1999Roots-to-Bloom ..................................................................2008Route 66 Carousel Park ......................................................2002Salon Blond and Day Spa ...................................................2006Sam’s Club #6415 ...............................................................1993ServiceMaster Extreme Clean ............................................2008Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School .......................1993Tint ‘N More, Inc. ...............................................................1995Toastmasters of Greater Joplin ...........................................2005Westco Home Furnishings ..................................................2006The Wild Flower .................................................................2002

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Company Grand FocusOn You! PrizeElectronic Message Center Sponsored by Sign Designswww.sign-designs.comThe top 100 qualified companies with the highest average points per member card holder will be in the random drawing to be held at the JACC Annual Banquet April 22nd.

Grand FocusOn You! PrizeHome Pro fiberglass Pool or Sunroom Sponsored by Home Pro www.homeproamerica.comFor every 300 points earned, the active participant will receive (one) qualified entry into the random drawing to be held at the JACC Annual Banquet April 22nd.

Presenting FocusOn You! SponsorSponsored by Joplin Floor Designswww.joplinfloordesigns.comDuane and Holly Hukill, Owners

FocusOn You! Grand Prizes to be given away on April 22nd at Annual Banquet

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Our Members AnnounceLifeChoices recently held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the satellite clinic, 4U Testing which is located in the University Plaza at 3929 East 7th Street, Suite F. 4U Testing offers confidential medical services including STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and option information as well as limited obstetrical ultrasounds. For more information, visit www.lifechoices4states.org.

PILR Technology Services recently welcomed its newest employee, Jon Harden, Sales Associate. PILR has recently participated in a buyout where Russ Grundy now is the sole owner. PILR Technology Services delivers custom software, networking solutions, computer repair and service, phone systems, web design and hosting, digital signage and many more technology products and services. For more information, visit www.pilrtech.com.

Now through April 6th, shoppers at JCPenney in Northpark Mall are invited to “round-up” their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to the Joplin Family YMCA to support quality afterschool programs in their community. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org.

During the Joplin Area Advertising Federation’s Annual American Advertising competition, (ADDY awards), the Freeman Health System Marketing Department received recognition for excellence in advertising. Freeman was honored with a total of 16 ADDY Awards including fours gold and 12 silver. For more information visit, www.freemanhealth.com.

Rufus Racing announces the Go Green Duathlon will be April 3rd beginning at the Municipal Park in Carthage. It is a 5K, 16 mile bike and 5K run. This USAT-sanctioned sprint style race is an excellent opportunity for individuals or a two person team interested in competing in a multi-sport for the first time, but also a good challenge for the more seasoned athlete. This event is produced in cooperation with the Carthage Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information, visit www.visit-carthage.com.

Joe Harding, Inc., recently received the prestigious 2009 Allied Member of the Year Award from the Joplin/Southwest Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association. The award was given in sincere appreciation for extraordinary contributions to the chapter and to the restaurant industry of Southwest Missouri. Joe Harding, Inc. would like to thank all of the restaurants, schools, hospitals and other food service operations that have been their customers and friends for more than 65 years. For more information, visit www.joeharding.com.

Oasis Salon and Day Spa is proud that Adrian Petticrew, co-owner, just passed the certification exam to become a Redken Certified Haircolorist. Being a Redken Certified Haircolorist helps Adrian offer top notch service and exceed all of her guest’s expectations. For more information visit, www.oasissalonanddayspa.com.

Hope 4-You Breast Cancer Foundation is now accepting registrations for the 3rd Annual Race 4 Hope. This 5K run/1 mile walk is on June 5th and will begin outside of Northpark Mall. Register at www.hope4youbcf.org. The Surviving Together with HOPE support group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 at the Freedom Now Center at 506 South Main. If anyone has questions, please call Sarah Burkybile at 417.622.1738.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Southwest Missouri is holding their 20th Annual Golf Tournament for the Help the Children fund on May 11th at the Neosho Golf Course. This is a four person scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $200 per team. There will be cash prizes and a BBQ dinner following the event. Hole sponsors are needed. The funds benefit local severely ill children and their programs. For more information, call Linda Teeter at 417.438.5931.

The Discover Downtown Alliance (formally Main Street Joplin) has begun the Third Thursday event series. Thank you for all who participated in the season’s kick off. The next event will be April 15th from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Come out and experience the artwalk, patronize the downtown restaurants and enjoy the entertainment.

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The Chamber is very interested in your business. If you have won an award, opened another office or are planning a big event, let us know. We would love to let your fellow Members know about your accomplishments and events! For our next issue, submit your announcement to ksmith@joplincc.com or fax it to 417.624.4303 by April 15th. Please include “Our Members Announce” in subject line of e-mail.

Did you know that you can also submit your news on our website at www.joplincc.com/ourmembersannounce.html? This is a great way to share your short term announcements with Members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce as well as the thousands of visitors to our website every day!

Bicycle Specialists, LLC and Bicycle Specialists Extreme announce the merger of both facilities under one roof at 1202 South Range Line, Suites 1 and 2 in the Crown Center. This new location will allow for their overwhelming business growth and easier access for their customers. They will continue to sell all types of bicycles, clothing, accessories, repairs, skateboards and wheelchair/walkers. For more information, visit www.bicyclespecialists.com.

The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the 22nd Annual Missouri’s Largest Garage Sale will be April 10th beginning at 7:00 a.m. This one day event will be held all over town, rain or shine. For more information, visit www.info@neoshocc.com.

Joplin Memorial Hall announces the MSSU Jazz Orchestra will perform on April 6th and the musical group, Bach to the Future, will perform on June 5th. For more information, visit www.joplinmemorialhall.com.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s marketing team attended the Joplin Area Advertising Federation’s annual ADDY awards. St. John’s earned six silver ADDY awards. All of the entries were designed and created by Allison Craig, St. John’s communications specialist. For more information, visit www.stj.com.

Compassionate Care Senior Services announces the formation of an organization focusing on area women business owners. The mission of Joplin Area Women Business Owners (JAWBO) is to support and advance the success of women entrepreneurs. Members will learn new skills and make great connections. Please call Sherry Cole at 417.623.2447 for more information.

The City of Joplin Recycling Department, together with Region M Solid Waste Management District, will host a compost bin and rain barrel truckload sale and educational event on April 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the southwest parking lot of Northpark Mall. There are no residency requirements. Visa, Mastercard, debit, cash or check payment methods are accepted.

The George A. Spiva Center for the Arts announces a New York City trip from May 21st through May 26th. There are openings for Spiva members. They will be visiting several art museums as well as other sightseeing locations. For more information, visit www.spivaarts.org.

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Ribbon Cuttings

For more information and photos of these businesses, please see joplincc.com.

The Ambassadors are Sponsored By:

Loretta Bailey Allstate AgencyLoretta Bailey, Owner 1531 East 32nd Street Celebrating 5th anniversaryMember since: 2005http://www.allstate.com/lorettabailey

Mr. Rooter of MO-KAN Manda Norris, Customer Service Representative 431 Section Line Road, Scammon KS Celebrating new membershiphttp://www.mrrooter.com

Rhino Fitness Kevin Rhinehart, Owner 315 East 7th Street 2nd year anniversaryMember since 2008

H.O.U.S.E. Bob Burns, President 2004 Joplin AvenueMember since 2008 Celebrating an open house

Physical Therapy of Joplin Paula Parker, Physical Therapist 1227 East 32nd Street, Suite 7 Celebrating 2nd year anniversaryMember since 2008

The Vinery Wine Shop Michelle Hagan, Owner120 South Main Street Celebrating one year anniversaryMember since 2009http:// www.thevinerywineship.com

LifeChoices Satellite Clinic 4U Testing Rita Lawson 3929 East 7th Street Celebrating new sub-locationMember since 1997http:// www.lifechoices4states.org

Industrial Physical Therapy Neil Yust, Owner 4830 East 32nd Street, Suite 3 Celebrating new locationMember since 2002http:// www.industrialpt.com

Loretta Bailey Allstate Agency

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4 States MarketingSmall Business Marketing Consultant116 Chapel RoadGranby, MO 64844417.439.1372www.4statesmarketing.com Fred Burge, OwnerSponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC

Balloon Events & MoreBalloon & Plant Event DecorationP.O. Box 1071Seneca, MO 64865417.776.6111www.ballooneventsandmore.com Johnny Mertens, OwnerJustin Cruse, OwnerSponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC

Billy Sims BBQRestaurant/Catering2830 East 7th StreetJoplin, MO 64801417.624.1978www.billysimsbbq.comRick Williams, General ManagerRyan Gray, Director of OperationsSponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC

Business Support by KerryVirtual Assistant/Office ServicesP.O. Box 981Joplin, MO 64802-0981417.208.2131www.bizsupportbykerry.comKerry White, Owner/Business Support SpecialistSponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC

Carver’s CandlesCandle Manufacturing & Sales528 South Jackson AvenueJoplin, MO 64801417.626.8602www.carverscandles.comDaniel Wright, PresidentSponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC

J’s Mattress DepotMattress & Furniture Sales2501 North Range Line RoadJoplin, MO 64801417.659.9005James Wylie, OwnerSponsor: Jody James, Kraft Insurance Services & Jeff Meredith, JACC

Liberty Pyrotechnics, LLCDisplay Fireworks1916 Crane DriveJoplin, MO 64804417.825.3171www.libertypyro.com Scott Wheeler, President/CEOSponsor: Monica Burlingame, Route 66Carousel Park

Personalized Gifts & MoreSpecialized Printing/Ceramic Tile1504 East 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804417.623.2073www.pictureitonagift.comHazel Balfour, OwnerJoyce Major, OwnerSponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC

Member Benefit Programs

Chamber Members can receive member only benefits from our partners, Stronghold Data, LLC., MyModernWeb.com, Living Well Smoothies and Constant Contact! Just log on at http://www.joplincc.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 Tonya Sprenkle at 417.624.4150 or tsprenkle@joplincc.com.

New Members

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber.

Contact Ginger LaMar at 417.624.4150 or glamar@joplincc.com.

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Local Government was on the agenda for the Leadership Joplin Class of 2010. It was quite a busy and informative day starting off with Mike Woolston and City Manager Mark Rohr. Mr. Rohr discussed the Blueprint for the Future which acts as the marching orders that the City uses to reach its vision for the future. You can find the Blueprint for the Future at www.joplinmo.org.

If you were born and raised in this area, then you probably know the history of the old Newman Department Store at 602 South Main Street. What a fabulous job the City of Joplin has done with restoring that glorious building into usable space. If you have not taken the time to view the Thomas Hart Benton mural, “Joplin at the Turn of the Century,” on the main floor of Joplin City Hall, please do so! Make sure you see the clay version of the mural.

Detective Larry Stout from the Joplin Police Department astounded us with methamphetamine horror stories, woes and challenges. Clearly, as a community, we need to take action now to stop this crisis. Officer Dustin Holt from JPD, with his German Shepherd named Ricky, demonstrated the amazing skills of a drug dog.

Other speakers included Ken Copeland, Newton County Sheriff; Lane Roberts, Police Chief, City of Joplin; Beth Peacock from Joplin Parks and Recreation; Robert Lolley with Sunshine Lamp Trolley; Sgt. Sloan Rowland from the Joplin Police Department SWAT Team;

Jake Skouby, Newton County Prosecutor; Darieus Adams, Associate Commissioner Western District; Brian Head, City Attorney; Jim Perkins from the Joplin Fire Department; and Susan Adams, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Elect Board of Directors.

We continued our coaching sessions with Dan Chiodo from Impact Training. We discussed “crucial conversations” and how to have them with others.

Our city and our region have many challenges ahead of us but you should feel confident that our leaders have a vision - and that they want your input! Don’t hesitate to get involved.

We really appreciate our city and county officials and employees taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with our class. It was outstanding!

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For more information, contact Elke Howe (417) 625-9849 or howe-e@mssu.edu or go to http://www.mssu.edu/technology/EngTech/SixSigma.htm

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Social Media Education SeriesYour Chamber and State Farm Insurance, Kyle Hickam Agency are pleased to offer the Social Media Education Series! This learning lunch seminar series will focus on the basics of social networking, privacy and security on social networking sites and how to promote your business in this fast emerging business arena. Thanks to our sponsor, these sessions are just $15.00 per person and include lunch. Save the dates for the entire series! Be sure and reserve your space early, class size will be limited. For more information on the Social Media Education Series contact Kirstie Smith, Communications Director, at ksmith@joplincc.com. See the calendar of events at joplincc.com for complete listing of all sessions!

April 7, 201011:00 am - 1:00 pmChamber Office$15.00 per personSocial Networking 101This session will provide attendees with an overview of Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin and reasons to be visible in these networks. Privacy and security settings will be discussed.

June 18, 201011:00 am - 1:00 pmChamber Office$15.00 per personSocial Networking for Your BusinessThis session will discuss Facebook Fan Pages, Tweeting effectively and when Linkedin is the best bet for your business.

August 13, 201011:00 am - 1:00 pmChamber Office$15.00 per personSocial Networking 101 If you missed the April 7, session, this session will provide attend-ees with an overview of Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin and rea-sons to be visible in these networks. Privacy and security settings will be discussed.

September 10, 201011:00 am - 1:00 pmChamber Office$15.00 per personSocial Networking Speed ToolsHootSuite, Ping.FM, Duo, Tweet Later...what is the best speed tool for you in your busy life? Find out some options at this session.

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by Daniel P. Chiodo, CMEC | Impact Training & Development

Q: As a young executive, how do I learn to balance work and life?A: What a great time in your life to be asking this. It’s not only a good question for a young professional, but a more “seasoned” professional should also consider this question throughout their career.

As a young professional, you are likely learning new techniques and strategies that will help you become more effective. These behaviors that help you accomplish things can be very positive. But sometimes a few negative behaviors may creep in. It’s been my experience that the work/life issue is big with executives. Figuring out how you should handle this issue will help you grow in the right direction. If you don’t figure out balance in your work and life, you’re going to miss some great opportunities.

Many people notice that some of their very best ideas occur away from the office. That’s because their mind doesn’t shut off. Enjoying a new place or a new form of recreation helps us to relax and think more clearly.

I like to use a Balance Wheel with the executives I coach. We determine how fulfilled they are in each area of their lives. The Balance Wheel looks like a pie, and each slice represents a section of your life. It’s a way for you to visualize how fulfilled you are. It’s also a great way to help you reach peak performance, as you see some of the areas that are not at the level you desire.

You can also ask a simple question: About what percentage of your time do you spend at work and what percentage do you spend outside work? Hint: If you bring work home to do, those hours should be included with your work time, not your home time.

I get up very early in the morning. When the weather got warmer last week I noticed that there were plenty of birds singing outside my home. I stopped for a few moments and just listened to the melodies. Even though I had a full schedule for the day, I felt it was right to balance it out by appreciating nature.

How’s the balance in your life? Are you having enough fun so that you start your day with a smile and spend it working passionately? If not, it might be the right time to examine your work/life balance.

Submit 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

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

April 9, 2010Sponsored by and located at Mizzou AviationDennis Weaver Drive. Access is the Gen-eral Aviation Entrance Highway 171, 2 blocks east of Stones Corner.

April 13, 2010Sponsored by and located atCarl Richard’s Bowling Centers1419 West 4th Street

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Calendar of EventsApril 97:30 amFirst Friday CoffeeMizzou Aviation12:00 pmCommunity Enhancement CommitteeChamber Office

April 1212:00 pmSmall Business CouncilChamber Office

April 135:30 pmSmall Business Month After HoursCarl Richard’s Bowling Centers

April 149:00 amLeads Group TwoRoute 66 Carousel Park

April 157:30 amYPN Executive CommitteeColumbia Traders5:00 pmThird ThursdayDowntown Joplin5:15 pmGude Mural Unveiling CeremonyJoplin City Hall

April 168:30 amMembership CommitteeChamber Office

April 209:00 amLeads Group OneDowntown Joplin

April 21Administrative Professionals Day9:00 amLeads Group ThreeAmerican Snack Products

April 225:30 pmJACC Annual BanquetHoliday Inn Convention Center

April 2611:30 amChamber Board of Directors MeetingChamber Office

April 289:00 amLeads Group TwoJoplin Globe Publishing Company

April 309:00 amTREK Year End CelebrationRoute 66 Theater

Celebrating Small Business!