JACC Business Outlook January 2010

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320 East 4th Street | Joplin, MO 64801

417.624.4150

January 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.

009-2010 Executive CommitteeMike Palmer Chairman of the Board

usan Adams Vice-Chairman of the Board,Vice-Chairman of Workforce Development

Chuck Brown Co Vice-Chairman of Workforce DevelopmentClifford Wert Treasurer, Chairman of Finance committeeMike Wiggins Vice-Chairman of Business Development

onnie Heckmaster Co Vice-Chairman of Business DevelopmentDan Hayworth Vice-Chairman of Economic Development

ean Anderson Co Vice-Chairman of Economic Developmenthelly Kraft Co Vice-Chairman of Community Development

Michelle Ducre Vice Chairman of Member Serviceserry Hicklin Co Vice-Chairman of Member Services

Audie Dennis Past Chairman of the Board

Board of Directorsarry Boydeth Dermottrandon Freedob Honeywellcott Hutsonoe Kirkharles Keeter

Chamber Staffob OBrian, President

im Lester, Vice Presidentonya Sprenkle, Finance Director

inger LaMar, Membership Director

tephanie McGrew, Special Events Manager

ary Beasley, Workforce Development Managerirstie Smith, Communications Director

indy Weiss, Staff Accountant

evin Welch, Marketing Director-SMDA

teve Russell, Director, Newman Innovation

enter

Sherri Cloyd, Executive Assistant

Jeff Meredith, Member Relations CoordinatorLea Schroer, Newman Innovation Center

Administrative Assistant

Lisa Kelly, Administrative Assistant

Karen Yates, Administrative Assistant

Accent Photography by Terra, Photographer

InterCity Florist, Chamber Florist

Joplin Area Chamber O Commerce

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

320 East 4th Street,

Joplin, MO 64801417.624.4150 | www.joplincc.com

JACC wishes Kim Vann great success in her new endeavor with the

Joplin R-VIII School District. Kim was part of our team for six years

and will be missed tremendously. However, as the Community

Relations Coordinator, Kim will continue to be actively involved with

he Chamber and the business community and we look forward to

working with her in this new role. Thank you, Kim Vann, for a job well

done!

From the JACC family!

Good Luck Kim Vann
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Rob OBrian

President

Presidents MessageI had many conversations with a wide array of business people in the last quarter of 2009. The general tenor was

that no one was sorry to see the year come to a close. 2009 was a very rough year for our country and our region.

But the other side of the conversation seemed to be one of cautious optimism for 2010. Right now, we are

working with several area manufacturing firms that believe they will be increasing business in this new year.

While no one is talking about major job growth, all of them are talking about some incremental increase in

employment. Taken collectively though, there will be some good job opportunities for area residents by

mid-spring, assuming the economy nationally continues to recover.

Retail, in general, depends greatly on the holiday season. While the December sales numbers are not final as

of this writing, the conversational feedback from many of our area stores is pretty positive. While perhaps not

records, sales at least are better than anticipated. Some of the regional/national retailers indicated the Joplin

market is very strong in comparison with their other locations.

The statistics indicate that the Joplin metro area is in recovery. The Moodys Adversity Index shows that Joplin (and Missouri) emerged

from recession in August and continued in recovery through November, the last posted month. Unemployment dropped from 8.6% mid

summer, to just under 8%, although it is likely to bounce back up early this year as the post-holiday layoffs occur. Housing prices remai

stable, although new housing starts have yet to rebound.

As this new year starts, though, it is important for businesses to take advantage of the many resources available to help them be successfu

For example, there is a variety of demographic and consumer expenditure information at www.joplinregionalbizcenter.com.

On the site is general demographic and consumer information for key communities and counties in the Joplin region. However, you can

request, at no charge, specific location information. Available is demographic and/or consumer expenditure information specific to your

location. For example, if you want to know household income in a five mile drive-time from your store, we can do that. If you want to

know the top census tracts for buying shoes, or wine, or jewelry, etc. in the region so you can target advertising dollars, that is available.

All you need to do is request the information on the website form and it will be e-mailed back to you in a day.

From a business to business perspective, we have added a new D&B service. For example, if you want to market paper goods to every

restaurant and food service in the area, we can define those by standard NAICS codes and give you a list, as well as a map showing

locations. For that service, you can contact

Lea at the Chamber.

Dont forget either, that the Small Business

and Technology Development Center has

a wealth of information and one-on-one

counseling services to help your firm. The

services are free and confidential. Another

great resource is just the old-fashioned

networking with your peers. You can do

that at Chamber events and through the new

BNI groups forming in the area. For more

information, call the Chamber and talk with

Ginger LaMar, Stephanie McGrew or Kim

Lester about the networking opportunities.

Overall, it appears that 2010 will start off

slowly but the economy in this area should

be stronger by mid-year. Businesses that

aggressively pursue opportunities should

find 2010 to be a good year.

Chairman Sponsors - $10,000

CableONE

City of Joplin

EaglePicher Techologies, LLC

Empire District Electric Company

First State Bank

Fox-14

Freeman Health SystemGeneral Mills Bakeries & Foodservice

Heartland Technology Solutions

Home Pro

KOAM-TV

Sign Designs

Southwest Missouri Bank

Sign-A-Rama

St. Johns Regional Medical Center

Stronghold Data

U S Bank, N.A.

President Sponsors - $7,500

Community Bank & Trust

Roper Honda

Director Sponsors - $5,000

BKD, LLP

Commerce Bank

Downstream Casino ResortThe 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.

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oplinangelnetwork.com, a recently launched web service, provides

ntrepreneurs and equity investors with an avenue to connect and

match needs with resources. The Joplin Angel Network is a member-

ased group of investors who have an interest in investing in early

tage and growth-focused Joplin area companies. These investments

over a broad range of industries, including technology, where there

s potential to build sustainable and successful businesses.

The Joplin Angel Network was founded in cooperation with theoplin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Newman Innovation Center

nd Teeter Capital Partners, LLC and is managed by a Steering

Committee. The steering committee members are: Rob OBrian,

President, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Steve Russell,

Director, Newman Innovation Center and Tobias Teeter, Principal,

Teeter Capital Partners, LLC.

The Joplin Angel Network provides entrepreneurs seeking financial

apital with a direct connection to accredited investors seeking

nvestment opportunities. This is achieved by providing entrepreneurs

with the ability to submit business plans directly to local accredited

nvestors for individual consideration. The Joplin Angel Network

rovides an investment matching service only and provides no advicer recommendations to member angel investors. Applicants and

ngel investor members are responsible for completing their own due

iligence and coming to their own investment conclusions. This web

ervice is appropriate for funding requests within the $50,000 and

500,000 range.

The Joplin Angel Network was formed because starting and grow

a company often requires external financing. While debt is the

most common form of external financing, not all companies can

be financed by debt alone. In the past, Joplin-based entrepreneurs

seeking capital would pitch their business opportunity to individu

or small groups of investors one at a time. Although the market h

functioned this way for many years, this process is inefficient for

both parties. Entrepreneurs spend valuable time raising capital in

small blocks instead of focusing on their business. Investors rece

numerous unqualified requests for funding, may lack the industry

knowledge to evaluate certain companies and miss out on excelle

companies that are funded outside their network of contacts. The

Joplin Angel Network has been established and designed to bridg

the gap between entrepreneurs and investors.

The Joplin Angel Network makes no warranties or representation

to whether its members are accredited investors as defined. Ther

are some restrictions. You must be accredited as defined (accredi

investor definition - http://www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm) in

Securities Act of 1933 (Download the Act at http://www.sec.gov/

about/laws/sa33.pdf.)

For more information on the Joplin Angel Network, visit

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Area Chamber of Commerce at 417.624.4150 or Tobias Teeter at

417.499.3593.

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see www.joplincc.com.

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Member Benet Programs

Chamber Members can receive member only benets from ourartners, Stronghold Data, My Modern Web, Living Well Smoothies

nd Constant Contact! Just log on at http://www.joplincc.com/

urchamber_memberdiscount.html for full details. These discounts

nd special offers are just for Members of the Joplin Area Chamber

f Commerce! For more information, contact Tonya Sprenkle at

17.624.4150 or [email protected] .

Employment Supports

Non-Profit Employment Service

820 East 20th Street, Suite 48

oplin, MO 64804

17.624.2490

www.employmentsupports.org

Kelly Curbow, Vice President

Robin Bridges, Manager/CoordinatorTandee Brown, Employment Counselor

ponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC

Express TaxTax Preparation & Payroll

120 South Main, Suite 5

oplin, MO 64804

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Lynn Wilson, Owner

Karen Kirkland, Managerponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC

Gahagan Paper Company

Paper Distributor

022 South Wall Street

oplin, MO 64801

17.624.1343

Eric Shoaff, General Manager

Kathy Shoaff, Presidentponsor: Jeff Meredith, JACC

Software Partners, Inc.

Web & Software Development

117 Ledgestone Lane

Branson West, MO 65737

www.softwarepartners.biz

Bart Paden, Creative Director

Earl Johnson, President

Sponsor: Matthew Spiel, The Man inthe Sea & Lane Clevenger, ClevengerFinancial Investments & Insurance

Steves Fireplace and MoreFireplace Retail Store

110 North Range Line Road, Suite 201

Joplin, MO 64801

417.623.1170

Travis McNeely, Manager

Steve McNeely, Owner

Sponsor: Ginger LaMar, JACC

The Chambers Board of Directors anstaff are pleased to welcome our newes

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[email protected].

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Dancing with the Joplin Stars

Proceeds of this event will go to the Public Mural project,

organized through the JACCs Cultural Affairs Committee. The

first public mural is being created by Anthony Gude, Thomas Hart

Bentons grandson, and slated to be unveiled in March of 2010.

Buy your table and cast your votes online at joplincc.com!

This event is a fundraiser

for the JACCCultural Aairs

Committee Public

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Dancing with the Joplin Stars, Presented by KODE-TV, KSN-T

& Downstream Casino ResortFriday, February 19, 2010 Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion

7:00 8:00 p.m. = Social Hour 8:00 10:00 p.m. = Program

$250.00 for table of 10 $25.00 for individual seating at a table$2.00 to cast vote

Joplin Celebrity Dancers

(Instructors and dancing partners withprofessional dance instructors)

Rob OBrian, JACC President

Lane Roberts, Joplin Chief of Police

Ernie Caruthers, Downstream Casino Resort Facilities Director

Cheryle Finley, The Joplin Globe Publishing Company & Liberty Bank

Bonney Bowman, KSN-TV

Jessica Daley, KODE-TV

Celebrity JudgesDan Chiodo, Impact Training

Nancy Hutson, Cycle Connection-Harley Davidson/Buell

Sloane Hanson & Bernadette Carmichael,

World champion dancers/instructors

Professional Dance InstructorsLynn Thornton

David Thornton

Judy Schneider

Fred Harris

Celebrity EmceeGary Bandy

Ribbon Cuttings

Madison Lane InteriorsPam Mense, Amber Sachetta, Owners

505 West 2nd Street

www.madisonlaneinteriors.net

Hospice CompassusJanet Gard, Executive Director

2650 East 32nd Street

www.chahospice.com

Faces Cosmetic BoutiqueBarbara Manning, Megan Spiller,

Owners

1715 South Madison, Suite 8

Webb City, MO

Boy Scouts of America,Ozark Trails Council Troop 333Rikki Smith

2702 Richard Joseph Blvd.

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Bob N BoonsBob Gepford, Owner

North Park Mall Food Court

101 North Range Line

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Living Well SmoothiesSandy Taylor, Owner

1206 Saginaw Road

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Baker Davis RoderiqueCharles Davis, Bill Fellers,

Will Roderique

920 East 15th Streetwww.bdrcpas.com

Totally You Global TechnologiesDebbie Kenny, Owner

5398 East 7th Street

www.lifebydesigntv.com

Fletcher Ford Lincoln MercuryBrent Lobanoff, Executive VP

3015 Turkey Creek Blvd.

www.etcherauto.com

Southwest Hearing and BalanceMichael Opfer, Owner

2608 South Main Street

www.southwesthearingandbalance.com

Steves Fireplace & MoreSteve McNeely, Owner

110 North Range Line Road, Suite 201

Home Pro and Susie JonesJohn Tullis, Owner

3271 North Main Street

www.homeproamerica.com

Zimmer Radio, Inc.Larry Boyd, Market Manager

2702 East 32nd Street

Ashley Furniture Home Store

Andrew Covington, President530 South Range Line, Suite A

www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com

Linda Teeter Insurance AgencyLinda Teeter, Owner

1321 South Illinois Avenue

www.farmersagent.com/lteeter

Robbins GroupMelissa Robbins, President

746 South Florida Avenue

www.goldenrule.ws

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Melissa HoganIndependent Beauty Consultant

www.marykay.com/melissahogan

Gift Card ExpressPriscilla McKinney, President

North Park Mall

101 North Range Line

Choice MarketingKaren Plott, Owner

501 East 7th Street

Joplin, MO

www.choicemarketing.biz

Laceys JewelersKevin Lacey, Owner

508 North Range Line Road, Suite B

www.laceysjewelers.com

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A Moment in Time ............. .............. ............... ............ 2004Alzheimers Association, SWMO Chapter ................. 1998Animal Clinic, Steve Walstad, D.V.M. ............... ........ 1990B & C Catering, LLC ............... .............. ............... ..... 2009The Buckle, Inc. ............. ............... .............. .............. ... 2008Burton-Liese, LLC ............. .............. ............... ............ 1989Clevenger Financial Investments & Insurance ........... 2006Clouds Meats ............. .............. .............. ............... ..... 2006College Heights Christian Church .................. ............ 1999College Heights Christian School ............. .............. ... 1992Continental Banquet & Catering Services ............. ..... 2001Counseling Associates of the Four States, LLC ......... 2009Countryside Self Storage ........................ ............... ..... 2004CRB Investments, Inc. .............. .............. ............... ..... 2002Creative Glass ............. .............. .............. ............... ..... 1997CSC Sugar .................................................................. 2007Economic Security Corporation ........... .............. ........ 1990Empire District Electric Company .............. .............. . 1947Experience Works .............. .............. ............... ............ 2008Flames ......................................................................... 1995Fraley Funeral Supply ............ .............. .............. ........ 1990

Frank Fletcher Nissan ............. .............. .............. ........ 2002Fundraising Works, Inc. ........................ .............. ........ 2004Goins Enterprises, Inc. .............. .............. ............... ..... 2005Granny Shaffers Restaurant ............ ............... ............ 1995Greater Missouri Medical Pro-Care Providers, Inc. ... 2000Hospice Compassus .............. .............. .............. .......... 1998House of Hope Joplin, Inc. .............. ............... ............ 2008Ink & Thread Creations ............... .............. .............. ... 2008Joplin Area Catholic Schools .......................... ............ 2007Joplin Floor Designs ............. .............. .............. .......... 2000

Joplin Outlaws .............. .............. .............. .............. .... 2006Lesley Business Centers, LLC ............... .............. ...... 2003Lux Orthotics, Inc. ............ ............... .............. ............. 1997Main Street Joplin ............. ............... .............. ............. 1991Mallory Canvas Products .............. .............. ............... . 1998Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad ......... ........... 2001NPC International, Inc. ............ ............... .............. ...... 2004Ozark Athletics Supply Company ................. ............. 1971Legacy Events/Party World .......... .............. ............... . 1986The Payroll Company .............. ............... .............. ...... 2006JCPenney, Inc. .............. .............. .............. .............. .... 1959Peregrine Corporation .............. ............... .............. ...... 2004Peterbilt of Joplin .............. ............... .............. ............. 2005PMI Performance Coatings ................... .............. .... 2003Powersports of Joplin ................. .............. .............. .... 2005Precious Moments Supporting Foundation ............... . 2009Protein Solutions, LLC ...................... .............. ........... 2008Quality Exteriors ............. .............. .............. ............... . 2002R & D Finance, Inc. .................................................... 2008Ramsey Media Works, L.L.C. ............. .............. ......... 2002Reptile World Zoo ........ .............. .............. .............. .... 2005

Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC ................. .............. ........... 2005Stephen E. Slawson, M.D. ...................... .............. ...... 2008Software Partners, Inc. ............. ............... .............. ...... 2009Soroptimist International of Joplin ................ ............. 2001State Beauty Supply ............. .............. .............. ........... 2007Studio Argonauta .............. ............... .............. ............. 2007Total Electronics Contracting .............. .............. ......... 2002Twin Hills Golf & Country Club .......................... ...... 1966Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ......................... ............. 2004Western Associates Specialty Advertising .............. .... 1997

Thank You for Renewing

Sponsored by: Recognizing Our Member

Who Have Reached A

Milestone Of DedicatedMembership

The Joplin Globe Publishing Company Member Since 1946

Co-founding publishers LumleyC. McCarn, Frank Tew and O.P. Meloy established The JoplinGlobe on August 9, 1896. Thenews story of the day was thepresidential campaign featuringWilliams Jennings Bryan againstWilliam McKinley. At the timethe Globe backed Bryan, the

Democratic nominee, which became protable to the newspaper sinceJoplin was predominantly a Democratic city.

James F. Farrar was the rst circulation manager. He hand-deliveredthe morning paper from a sack across the back of his horse. The rstsubscriber of record was Jesse F. Osborne. As an efcient attorneyand strong Democrat, Osborne would later make history as a ve-timemayor of Joplin.

In 1899, The Joplin Globe Publishing Company was ofcially incor-porated for $5,000. In time, the colorful mining operator, GilbertBarbee, gained controlling interest in the newspaper. The Globewould move to a new two-story brick home at Fourth and Virginiaunder Barbees leadership.

In 1910, Alfred H. Rogers purchased the controlling interest inpaper. By 1918, the Globe already hiring over 60 employeesexpanded further by purchasing the old Y.M.C.A. building nexOne year later the Globe bought out the evening paper known Joplin News Herald.

To separate the two writing staffs in the newsroom, a rail fenceremoved) was built through the spacious former Y gymnasiuThis gave rise to a standing joke among readers, who said thepublishing company was Democratic in the morning and Repin the evening as they operated on different sides of the fenc

Today the Globes mission is to be an essential part of peoplelives by providing valuable information on whats happening iworld. For the past 114 years The Joplin Globe has documentdaily the history of area. Since 1946, the Globe has been an acmember of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Joplin Museum Complex

age 8
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beautiful new deck with white vinyl railing. And, lo and beholdNovember, Home Pro made my wish list come true! The sunro

is gorgeous, the new fencing and deck railing makes everything

come together. Now, I'm just waiting for the sun.......

Susie Jones

Able Manufacturing & Assembly

"We sure have enjoyed sponsoring the FocusOn You! program

over the last four years. We have had three awesome winners!

McDonald 2007, Priscilla McKinney 2008 and Susie Jones 200

Susie and I brainstormed her wish list and Home Pro was able t

bring it to the nish line. The project included: Sunspace Stud4-Track Sunroom, Digger Vinyl Picket Fence, CCA Treated D

and Tamko Handrail. Custom Built Wall System included Sid

Door, Window & Electrical.

Home Pro put 15 men on the job and completed in about 175 m

hours. Approximately 1 1/2 days. We had a lot of fun with this

project and we look forward to the next winner in 2010. What

great Business Community we live in! Hats off to the Joplin A

Chamber of Commerce!"

John Tullis, President Home Pro

15 FOY points during the month of

January qualifies you for this prizeThe top 250 point earners during the

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Our Members AnnouncePro Musica presents the Harlem Quarteton January 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at

St. Peters Catholic Church, 812 South

Pearl. This innovative and daring string

quartet made their acclaimed debut in the

fall of 2006 at the Sphinx OrganizationsGala Concert at Carnegie Hall. The

concert is open to the public. A second

concert will be held on January 29th

at 9:30 p.m. at the Kitchen Pass, 1212

South Main. For more information,

please visit www.promusicajoplin.org .

Take Away Caf is now offering FacultyAppreciation Fridays. Show your school

ID and receive 15% off your order. They

offer Medical Mondays as well. Show

your hospital ID and receive 15% offyour order. Take Away Caf is located at

2217 South Main Street.

Freeman OccuMed recently received

the Outstanding Externship Site Training

Award from Franklin TechnologyCenter at MSSU. This award is givenannually to recognize facilities that

faithfully dedicate time and professional

skills. Visit www.freemanhealth.com

and www.franklintechjoplin.com .

Bella Blue Gift Baskets, LLC offersone of a kind gift baskets for you

to raffle off at the Business Expo.

This is a great chance to get contact

information for later use and reward

people stopping by your booth. Call

Beverly at 417.483.0144 or visit www.

bellabluegifts.com.

Curves had a busy December by having

a toy drive for the Salvation Army and acoat drive for Lafayette House. Curveswould like to help you reach your goals

for the new year. They offer free weight

loss classes to member and non members

on the first Thursday of each month. For

more details call 626.8813 or visit www.

curves.com or www.lafayettehouse.org .

St. Johns SportsCare presented acheck to MSSU for the Lori PflugMemorial Scholarship. Each year, a

student from MSSU who is pursuing

a career in sports medicine is selected

as the recipient. Daniel Ware is therecipient of the $2000 scholarship. Visit

www.stj.com.

Joplin Little Theatre kicks off 2010with a production of the Tony Award

winning, Doubt on January 13th and

runs through January 17th. Auditions

for The Nerd will be held January

18th and 19th. Contact the theatre at

623.3638 or visit www.joplinlittletheatre.

org for more details.

Choice Marketing is pleased towelcome Jason Wakefield to their

agency staff as Graphic Designer. Jason

graduated from MSSU with a B. A. in

Graphic Design. Choice Marketing,

located at 501 East 7th Street is a full

service, award winning marketing/

advertising agency. Visit www.

choicemarketing.biz and www.mssu.edu.

Arvest Bank was recognized by West

Central Elementary School duringtheir Business Partners Recognition

program. The faculty awarded Arvest

a certificate of appreciation and the

students presented a hand-made token of

appreciation. Visit www.arvest.com and

www.joplinschools.com.

House of Hope Joplin is excited toannounce that they have received a

$20,000 matching grant from their

national affiliate. This is a one timegrant that will fund the development

of a new leadership position and will

be used so the Executive Director, Jen

Black, may focus full time on serving

area teens and their families. House

of Hope is meeting needs in our

community by providing faith based non

residential counseling for teens and their

families. For more information or to

make a contribution, please visit www.

houseofhopejoplin.com.

The Alzheimers Association of

Southwest Missouri commends SeClaire McCaskill for co-sponsoring

the Alzheimers Breakthrough Act

of 2009. This legislation authoriz

a significant increase in funding forAlzheimer research at the National

Institutes of Health to $2 billion to

restore momentum to the pursuit

of better diagnosis, prevention and

treatment of Alzheimers disease. V

www.alz.org/swmo.

The Southwest Missouri LodgingAssociation, previously known asthe Joplin Hotel/Motel Association

announced that Mike Greninger,

Director of Sales at La Quinta andRebecca Swindell, General Manage

the Hampton Inn, have been elected

serve on the Board of Directors for

association.

Shannas Design Studio, located a32nd and Main, behind Cable One,

offering fast affordable printing ser

They offer you the flexibility to nev

leave the office. E-mail your files

need printed, and Shanna will deliv

your project right to your office. If

you are in need of design services,

they are here to help. Color copies

just 29 cents for the month of Janua

Call 417.299.3246 or visit www.

shannasdesigns.com.

Ceramic Reflections, 1504 East32nd Street has changed their name

Personalized Gifts and More to breflect their new direction and prod

offering. They can personalize giftby using your photographs on many

different gifting items. They are al

perfect for award gifts like plaques

recognition items. For more inform

visit www.pictureitonagift.com .

Metro Builders Supply is now

Metro Appliances and More.For more information visit www.

metrobuilderssupply.com

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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 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 January 15th. Please include Our Members Announce in subject line of e-mai

Ronald McDonald House of the FourStates is holding an ornament and giftsale with items from its annual Gift

of Light, Gift of Love fundraisers.

Katherines at Silver Lake and Mark

Roberts collectibles are available,

including ornaments, dolls with

certificates of authenticity, table top

decorations, stockings, swags and a

variety of other items. Shopping hours

are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday

through Friday until January 4th. For

details, call 624.2243. Visit www.

rmhjoplin.org.

Trendsetters Resale Boutique, locatedacross from Northpark Mall in the

Bayberry Square, is anew boutiquespecializing in buying and selling

name brand clothing. At Trendsetters,

you can stay trendy without being

spendy. Trendsetters allows its

customers to maintain their style at

a fraction of the price. Visit www.

trendsettersresaleboutique.blogspot.com

and www.visitnorthparkmall.com .

A-1 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

offers a baby safe rinse process, removes

allergy causing dustmites, germs and

bacteria, restores colors, softness

and smells fresh. They offer air duct

sanitizing as well as water and flood

removal. For more information, call

624.9339.

St. Johns Regional Medical Center ispleased to announce the appointments of

Shelly Hunter Rouse as chief financial

officer and Gary Jordan as chief

operating officer. Visit www.stj.com.

The City of Joplin Recycling is offering

recycling of old computer monitors

or televisions for a new low rate of

$10 each. All other e-waste recycling

remains a free service at the Center. For

more information, call 624.0820 ext.

501. Visit www.joplinmo.org.

Contractors Equipment has beenknown for their involvement with the

construction community. They are also

available to residential, manufacturing

and commercial warehousing customers.

They have been in business since 1996

and are continually adding new product

lines to better service a broader customer

base. Visit www.contractorsequipment.

com.

METS Ambulance will be holding their2nd Citizens EMS Academy starting on

February 18th on Thursdays from 6:00

9:00 p.m. for eight weeks. This will be

a hands on opportunity for community

members to see and learn what METS

Ambulance Paramedics do everyday.Participants will get to practice

paramedic skills, drive and ambulance

and go on emergency calls. The academy

will teach skills you can use in actual

emergencies. For more information, call

623.3347. Visit www.metsambulance.

com.

AT&T presented a check to the OzarkCenter for Autism for the amount of

$37,500. 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 school. In

appreciation of this gift, an observation

room at the Ozark Center for Autism

will be renamed in honor of AT&T. Visit

www.att.com and www.freemanhealth.

com.

Economic Security Corporationthe Southwest Area announces OJob Training. This is an individu

training program, designed and

conducted at the actual work site.

job applicant receives the specific

training needed to maintain emplo

This is arranged on an individual b

between the job applicant, employ

the Economic Security Corporatio

employer agrees to provide adequ

training for entry into the job and

salary equivalent to that of similar

position. For more information, c

781.0352. Visit www.escswa.org.

St. Johns Regional Medical Cen

offering free blood pressure screenevery Monday from 9:30 11:00

in the main lobby. They will be h

a blood drive on January 4th from

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Mer

Conference Center and is sponsor

by St. Johns Auxiliary. The Fami

Care building at 32nd and Jackson

will have cholesterol screening on

January 5th from 8:00 11:00 a.m

for a $5 fee. Call 625.2000 for m

information. St. Johns Prestige is

having a holiday luncheon on Janu

5th in the Mercy Conference Cent

Noon. Reservations are required

calling 625.2962. Prestige Bingo

on January 13th from 2:00 4:00

the Mercy Conference Center. Fo

information, call 625.2962. Visit

stj.com.

Did you know that you can also submit your news on our websiteat www.joplincc.com/ourmembersannounce.html? This is a greatway to share your short term announcements with Members o thJoplin Area Chamber o Commerce as well as the thousands o vistors to our website every day!

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2004 WinnerSunrise Media Group, Inc.

B eSmal l Business of the Year

Presented by

Do You Know Past SBOY Winners?

Name of Business: Sunrise Media Group, Inc.

Head Person: Doug Hunt, President, CEO-Owner

Number of years in business: 12

Date incorporated: July 24, 1997

Full and Part Time employees (when award won and presently): 7Address: 501 South Pennsylvania Avenue

Phone Number: 417.206.0555

Email: [email protected]

Year and Category:

2004 Small Business of the Year 10 employees and under

What do you do?

My job is to make sure our clients are always on the cutting edge

that has anything to do with media, marketing and public relations.

This focus ensures they are protable while expandingtheir market share. Sunrise Media Group is also very family focused.

Because we work by the calendar and deadlines for our clients, this

allows us the exibility to be there for our kids and family membersduring business hours.

What did receiving the award mean to you?Being named the 2004 Small Business of the Year was truly one of

the most humbling experiences of my life. With so many

well-qualied Chamber Members who could have received thisaward, as well as those nominated, it truly touched our entire team in

a deep way. The award is proudly displayed in our conference room

under a spot light and is a visual reminder to keep the success of

our clients number one, to honor our families, to always do the right

thing and to be deeply and forever grateful for all blessings.

What drives you to get out of bed every day and go to work?Its the power of the Holy Spirit. His love empowers me to be the

best I can each day. To be the best dad, boss, brother, son, uncle

and to focus on the success of our clients and be the best we can for

them. I believe greed gets in the way of prot, and its better to givethan to receive. As long as our team is focused on the protabilityand success of our clients, then we will be taken care of as well. We

have but one life, one name and one reputation while we are down

here and being the best we can be every day is one of the best ways

we can say thank you to The One who provides all blessings.

Looking or Inormation?

Your Chamber website, joplincc.com is your lin

Member information, community news and mem

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Newman Innovation Center and JoplinRegional

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on the latest events, seminars and meetings, RS

and even pay your invoices all online. Click heconnect!

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Expo After Hours & Silent Auction

Tuesday, January 26, 20104:30 - 7:30 pm

Holiday Inn Convention CenterOpen to the Business Community onlyExpo Ater Hours is presented by Jenkins & AssociatesGold Sponsors Beimdiek Insuranceand Sams Club #6415 Business Expo 2010

Wednesday, January 27, 201010 am - 6 pm

Holiday Inn Convention Center$5 admission

Open to the publicBusiness Expo is presented by St. JohnsRegional Medical Center, SouthwestMissouri Bank, Roper Kia and JoplinSupply Company.KSNF TV is the online media sponsor.

Business Expo 2010Tuesday, January 26, 201012 - 8 pm

Holiday Inn Convention CenterOpen to the Business Community onlyBusiness Expo is presented by St. JohnsRegional Medical Center, SouthwestMissouri Bank, Roper Kia and Joplin Supply Company

Enjoy networking and the silent auction at ExpoAter Hours, open only to the business community.All proceeds rom the Silent Auction benet theJoplin Area Chamber o Commerce Foundation.

The Joplin Area Chamber o Commerce Foundation

houses programs or our youth education programs,Leadership Joplin, the Young Proessionals Networkand Cultural Afairs projects. For more inormationor to donate an item or the Silent Auction, contactStephanie McGrew at 417.624.4150.

Schedule o Events

Shop Local at Business Expo 2010!Exhibitors will have products and services or you to purchase at Business Expo 2010.

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SpongeBob will be at Business Expo on Wednesday, January 27from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

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Expo After HoursJanuary 26, 2010

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.Holiday Inn

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Expo After Hours is Presented By:

Gold SponsorsBeimdiek Insurance Agency | Sams Club #6415

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Thank you to General Mills Bakeries and Foodservice for being the

Gold Sponsor and Spring River Christian Village and the City of Joplin

Recycling for being the silver sponsors of the Community Enhancement

Committees Adopt-A-Street/Park Cookie Delivery.

Thank You!

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Empire District Electric Company & Warten,Fisher, Lee & Brown, LLC present the

2009-2010 Golden Apple Awards

Nominations for the 2009-2010 Golden Apple Awards are

eing accepted now through February 5, 2010. This is the 25th

ear for this popular program, which recognizes instructional

xcellence in our Joplin schools.

Awards are given in four categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

Teachers who are nominated are eligible to win if they are aertified classroom teacher who instructs students on a daily

asis and teaching during the 2009-2010 school year.

Nomination forms can be picked up at any Joplin school, public

r private, or at the JACC, 320 East 4th Street. Winners will

e announced at the annual Chamber Banquet, April 22, 2010.

Please contact Cary Beasley, Workforce Development Manager,

t 417.624.4150 with any questions.

Golden AppleFiguring out the cost of living in New York City, Los Angeles,

Chicago, St. Louis and Joplin was the task assigned to the 41 mem

of the Tomorrows Leaders Today Class of 2010 at the Quality of L

session on December 9th. Divided into groups and asked to come

up with a budget to include housing, transportation, food, clothing

entertainment and TAXES while breaking even was a daunting

challenge for these high school seniors. To add to the workload, th

were also charged with developing an island golf course for a verydemanding client. Remarkably, each groups concept of the golf

course (while very different) were actual ideas presented by golf co

architects to developers of a resort in the Grand Cayman Islands.

Presentations were also made to the students on marketing by Kirs

Smith, Communications Director, JACC and cultural affairs by Ki

Lester, Vice President ,JACC. During lunch, Rob OBrian, Presid

JACC reported on the economic development and challenges facin

businesses and the communities in the SW Missouri area. Roundi

out the activity filled day were Not for Profit community leaders,

Barbie Bilton, Executive Director of the Community Clinic and Am

Lane, Lafayette House. One of the highlights of the day for the en

class was the tour of the Joseph Newman Innovation and Technolo

Center conducted by Steve Russell. The Quality of Life session idesigned to show the students what life might be like in other citie

and introduce them to opportunities available in all communities fo

volunteerism and service. The Quality of Life Day was sponsored

Ozark Christian College.

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Nominations are now open for the 2010 Small Business of the Year

Awards presented by BKD, LLP and the Joplin Area Chamber of C

merce. The awards recognize the contributions of small business to

local economy and to the overall progress of the Joplin area.

Awards will be presented to three (3) deserving businesses serving

community one business employing one to 10 employees, one bu

ness employing 11-50 employees, and one not-for-prot business.

Requirements for nominationMust be in good standing with the Joplin Area Chamber ofCommerce

Must have been a member of the Joplin Area Chamber ofCommerce for two years

Finalists will be chosen based on the following criteria:

Contributions to the community

Business or management philosophyResponse to challengesInnovative products or services

Employee involvement/recognition

For a complete listing of qualied businessecheck out the Membership Directory

on our website.wish to nominate the following business for the BKD, LLP 2010 Small Business of the Year Award:

Company Name___________________________________________________

Owner/CEO______________________________________________________

Please explain why your nominee is outstanding in this community. You may submit additional support material

uch as news articles or testimonials with your nomination. PLEASE NOTE: The application must be completed

fully for nomination to be accepted.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by ____________________________________ Date ____________________________

Address ________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________

E-mail_________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

Nominations must be postmarkeno later than January 24, 2010.

Mail your nomination to:Joplin Area Chamber of Comm320 East 4th Street

Joplin, MO 64801

Small Business o the Year Awards

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January 8, 2010Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center

located at 201 West Riviera Drive, Suite A

anuary 4

2:00 p.m.

Expo Committee

Chamber Office

:30 p.m.

BIDC Board

Meeting

Chamber Office

anuary 6:00 a.m.

Leads Group Three

Hilton Garden Inn

anuary 8:30 a.m.

First Friday Coffee

Wildcat GladesConservation and

Audubon Center

2:00 p.m.

Community

Enhancement

Committee

Chamber Office

January 11

12:00 p.m.

Small Business

Council

Chamber Office

January 134:00 p.m.

Golden Apple

Committee

Chamber Office

January 209:00 a.m.

Leads Group Three

Chamber Office

January 25

Chamber Board ofDirectors Meeting

Chamber Office

January 26 & 27Business Expo 2010

Holiday Inn

Convention Center

February 3

9:00 a.m.

Leads Group Three

Hilton Garden Inn

February 5First Friday Coffee

Barrister Title

Services

For the mostup-to-date listing of

events, programsand seminars, see

joplincc.com

Calendar o Events

Expo After HoursJanuary 26, 2010

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn

Convention Center

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JACC Business Outlook January 2010

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Transcript of JACC Business Outlook January 2010