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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce | 320 East 4th Street | Joplin, MO 64801 | 417.624.4150 WWW.JOPLINCC.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/JOPLINCHAMBER | TWITTER.COM/JOPLINCHAMBER

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December 2015 2015-2016 Executive Committee

David Glenn CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Karen Plott CHAIRMAN ELECT OF THE BOARD

Randy Moore PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

James Richards TREASURER

Louise Secker VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESKim Woodard CO-VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESClive Veri VICE CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICESLori Scott Dreiling CO-VICE CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Directors Ex-Officio Directors Gina Atteberry Sam Anselm Michael Beatty John Bartosh Brad Beecher Mike Gray Brandon Davis Lindsey Hayes Donovan Edwards Dr. Alan Marble Jacqueline Hackett Dr. Jennifer Methvin Holly Hukill Matt Proctor Charles Keeter Dr. Norm Ridder Kelli Perigo Marilyn Ruestman Gary Pulsipher Michael Seibert

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Staff ExecutiveRob O’Brian, CEcD PRESIDENTTonya Sprenkle VICE PRESIDENTLisa Kelly EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Member ServicesGinger LaMar, IOM DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES & DEVELOPMENTStephanie McGrew MEMBER EVENTS PRODUCER Martha Getz MEMBER EXPERIENCE COORDINATORCynthia Marlow MEMBER SUCCESS STRATEGIST

Communications & FinanceKirstie Smith COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Wendy Brunner-Lewis COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Cindy Weiss FINANCE DIRECTORSamantha Doubledee FINANCE COORDINATOR

Economic & Workforce DevelopmentSteve Russell NEWMAN INNOVATION CENTER DIRECTOR Kevin Welch DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ATTRACTION Cary Beasley, IOM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGERMark Turnbull DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL STRATEGIES

Administrative SupportLea Schroer NEWMAN INNOVATION CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Melissa Winslow ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Board of Directors Sponsors

Platinum Level City of Joplin Downstream Casino Resort The Empire District Electric Company KOAM-TV/FOX 14 – KFJX Stronghold Data LLC

Chairman LevelAMI Radio GroupCommerce BankEaglePicher Technologies, LLCFreeman Health SystemGeneral MillsJoplin Floor DesignsJoplin Globe Publishing CompanyJoplin Regional Business JournalJoplin Supply CompanyKODE-TV/KSNF-TVLamar Outdoor Advertising Lancaster SignsMercy Hospital JoplinMissouri Southern State UniversitySouthwest Missouri BankUS Bank, N.A.

President LevelArvest BankBKD, LLPCommunity Bank & Trust (CBT)Roper HondaShow Me The Ozarks Magazine

Director LevelChoice MarketingConnell Insurance, Inc.Innovative ObjectsLakeland Office Systems, Inc.Motive MattersWeed Whackers, Inc.

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801Phone: 417.624.4150Fax: 417.624.4303www.joplincc.com

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

In late October, more than 50 Chamber members and community representatives joined in our annual Economic Growth Tour. Even in the limited amount of time, we had numerous positive comments about the growth and recovery in the community, with the most frequent comment being, “I didn’t know all of this was going on.” That comment makes sense, when you consider we are all creatures of habit. We drive to and from work or school the same way, we usually shop at the same stores and eat at the same restaurants. Basically, we see the same places most days and know what is going on there, but seldom do we get to other corners of the community. That’s why we do the tour.

But even that tour covered only a part of the community, so as this year draws to a close, I think it’s worth quickly reviewing some of the key projects that happened during 2015.

After more than 12 months of effort than began in 2014, we announced in July that Owens Corning would come to the Joplin area with a new facility manufacturing mineral wool insulation. The company is taking the former Doane/Mars pet food facility and investing nearly $90 million in this state-of-the-art operation that will employ more than 100 people by early 2017. There were many partners in this project including Jasper County, Carl Junction Schools, the City of Joplin, the City of Galena (which provides sewer and water to the facility), the Missouri Partnership and Department of Economic Development and others. This was a highly competitive project with numerous states in the mix initially. The teamwork of our economic development effort resulted in a new company coming to our area in the coming year.

At Crossroads Park, EaglePicher Technologies began work on a new 100,000-square-foot facility to produce the next generation of power systems for its customers. The quest for this new power system contract with the federal government, which in turn helps support commercial applications, began five years ago. With community support, EP was able to be in the federal competition and eventually won the contract. Construction began on the new facility in early spring and continues now, with an opening in early 2016. The facility will eventually employ more than 170 people, many of them in engineering and advanced manufacturing positions. Your Chamber and its affiliates worked with EP from the first opportunity five years ago until today to help bring this dynamic project here.

There have been a number of other projects come to fruition or begun this past year, but none as important as the new medical school. It was nearly eight years ago that Dr. Larry McIntire first brought forward the idea of Joplin being home to a medical school campus. That idea led to a committee, then eventually to the Medical School Alliance, a not-for-profit organization whose board provided the formal structure to find opportunities. Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience was the initial interested party but that first effort did not work out due to internal items at KCU. However, the Alliance continued to pursue KCU and other options, and eventually KCU emerged as a clear choice for the Joplin area, and KCU agreed a satellite campus here was a great idea.

The medical school is one of those “once in a generation” opportunities to change the economy of our region. At full operation, the school in Joplin will have 600 students and nearly 100 faculty and staff. These are non-traditional students (average age of 24) and typically about half are married. In addition, KCU has worked closely with Missouri Southern State University to develop a program to give “first opportunity” to area students to go to KCU. This is, of course, based on those students having the grades and test scores, but essentially it gives them a top-of-the-list selection position. KCU hopes to have similar programs with other nearby universities, although MSSU will have the lead position. Overall, the school will improve medical care in our region for years to come, generate a substantial economic impact and enhance the perception of the Joplin area as a place for quality higher education. This is truly a game-changing opportunity. The local mission was and is to raise $30 million toward the overall $65 million cost of the project. Since starting in April, the Alliance has raised nearly $28 million, but assistance is still needed. If you want to help, please call me at the Chamber office.

These are just my “top three” highlights of some many positive things going on, including projects that are still confidential but that should be announced in the next few months. With the growth this year, and new projects getting started in 2016, Joplin continues to see positive recovery and growth, returning better than ever as we head toward the fifth anniversary of the tornado that changed our city.

Rob O’Brian, President

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Message to the Network from Chairman Nicole Brown I have a confession to make: I love to volunteer! It is a great feeling to support donation efforts, provide goods or services, or help the less fortunate during the holidays. So, why is this a confession? Because like many people, I forget these same agencies are in need of help year-round. YPN recently hosted its first Non-Profit Expo to introduce the professional community to local volunteer opportunities. Joplin has over 200 not-for-profit agencies, all of which can benefit from your time, talents or treasures. Many agencies only need volunteers for a small time commitment of just one to two hours per month. This month I’d like to challenge you to find a way to give back to the community, not just during the holidays, but year-round. Volunteer your time, share your talent or donate if you can. Together we help those in need and make our community a better place for everyone to live.

2015-2016 Executive CommitteeNicole Brown, Chairman

Brent Baker, Co-ChairmanLindsey Hayes, Past Chairman

Shawn DanielJake HeistenJennifer LittleRyan Melton

Stephanie OnstotGreg SuttonMegan Tyler

Christina Williams

YPN New MembersCharles Huddleston, Empire District

Electric CompanyShawn Kelley, U.S. Air Force

Kyle Lewis, Keller Williams Realty ofSouthwest Missouri

Michael Manes, N2 Publishing

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Casa Montez, Inc.David and Cindy Amayo, Owners

2324 South Range Line Road50-Year Anniversary

Freeman Health SystemPaula Baker, CEO

1102 West 32nd StreetNew Helicopter

Hotel JoplinGlynn Knight, General Manager

3132 East Hammons Blvd. Demolition and New Construction

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United Way of SW Missouri & SE KansasDuane Dreiling, Executive Director

3510 East 3rd StreetSuccess by Six Lend and Learn Toy Library

Calendar of Events for December 2015December 2 8 am Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Joplin City Hall

December 4 7:30 am First Friday Coffee Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri

December 7 12 pm Business EXPO Committee Meeting Joplin Convention & Trade Center

December 8 7:15 am Good Morning Joplin Butcher’s Block Event Center

December 11 11 am-2 pm Annual Holiday Open House Chamber Office

December 14 12 pm Leadership Joplin Steering Committee Chamber Office

December 15 5:30 pm Business After Hours Hotel Joplin

December 24-25 Office Closed - Merry Christmas! Christmas Holiday

January 1 Office Closed New Year’s Day

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Missouri American Water Company Matt Barnhart, Manager

15th and DelawareGround Breaking for Booster Station

Joplin WorkshopsSusan Adams, General Manager

501 School AvenueCommunity Open House

Cellular Advantage, Inc.R.J. Graham, Director of Sales; Zac Shuler, Store Manager

1715 South Madison, Webb CityNew Location

Mercy Hospital JoplinGary Pulsipher, President

100 Mercy WayCancer Center’s STAR Program

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Freeman Health System - Turnaround RanchPaula Baker, CEO

West 20th and Snowberry LaneDonation of Funds for Disc Golf

Bank of Little Rock MortgageBob and Annette Goodall, Loan Officers

3625 East 20th Street, Suite BNew Member, New Business

Stelling Pain Management, LLCDr. Heather Stelling, Owner

3216 Ferguson Road New Member, New Business

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Southern Hospitality BakeryClinton Yeats, Owner

101 North Range Line RoadNew Member, New Business

The Key to Getting Millennials to Donate: Create Something They Can Experience by Jeff Fromm, contributor to CMO Network

In the era of charitable half marathons, dance-a-thons and overnight walks, millennials are seeking new ways to donate to charities. For many, gone are the days of writing checks — instead, millennials are getting more hands on, participating in events that allow them both to volunteer themselves and/or raise money from their friends and family to support their endeavors. According to Laura McKnight, CEO of Crown Philanthropic Solutions, “Millennials understand that philanthropy is ‘celebrating what it means to be human,’ which benefits both the receiver and the giver.” The latest Millennial Impact Report, which surveyed 2,500 millennial employees and managers, found that 84% made a charitable

donation in 2014. With more than 80 million millennials in the United States, that could mean as many as 67 million individuals in the United States giving to charity. However, just giving a one-off donation to charity isn’t enough for millennials. According

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Threads by Joplin Great Deals Tony Mann, Lori Rose, Owners

1302 Virginia AvenueNew Member

Crossroads InterchangeBecky Baltz, District EngineerI-44/I-49 at County Road 190

Grand Opening

Schlotzsky’s DeliDavid and Kim Duncan, Owners

531 South Range Line Road20-Year Anniversary

Mattress by AppointmentKent Huff, Owner

3929 East 7th Street, Suite HNew Member, New Business

The Key to Getting Millennials to Donate: Create Something They Can Experience by Jeff Fromm, contributor to CMO Network

to the Millennial Impact Report from 2013, 64% of millennials surveyed fundraised for walk/run/cycling events for charity. In 2012, U.S. road races pulled in an estimated $1.2 billion for nonprofit organizations, more than double the amount from 2002 according to Running USA. Despite bringing in big numbers, revenue generated from charity road races declined over the past year. American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life experienced an 11% decrease in revenue generated in 2014. Similarly, revenue from Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s three-day walk dropped 38% in 2014. What can organizations do today to increase millennial volunteer participation and donations? The answer is simple in theory but hard to activate

successfully. Create an experience. One in four millennials are more likely to pay for an experience rather than a product and that mindset is not limited to just the consumer market. As millennials are a generation that still lives on hefty budget, asking them to donate right off the bat could be a bad move that will quickly lead to negative feelings on the consumer end. Millennials are more likely than other generations to be more willing to donate their time rather than their money. This is due in large part to the financial environment most millennials live in today. This is a generation that has never experienced an upward trending economy and as a result they are more closed when it comes to monetary donations and are more willing to donate time.

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Deals Dashboard is the answer!

NEW! Deals Dashboard is a Members

Only Program from the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce designed to

help member businesses reach other Chamber members and the public with their special offers, coupons

and discounts.

Deals Dashboard is presented by Joplin Floor Designs.

Quick-start Guide

Go to Joplincc.com/deals-dashboard You have three choices—Create a Deal,

Find a Deal or Request Bids Anyone can Find a Deal—choose it and

browse away. Remember, the Deals are between you and the business.

To Create a Deal simply login with your Members Only Rep Login and a simple form will walk you through all the necessary steps to create your deal. Forgot your login? Just click—we’ll send it to you.

To Request a Bid just let our Members know what you need. The request form is simple and easy to understand. We will send out the bid on your behalf to Members in the categories you choose.

Need help? Just call our office at 417.624.4150 and we will get your deals out there for other Chamber members and the public to find!

Don’t look everywhere for deals this holiday

season, find them all on Deals Dashboard!

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Goins Enterprises, Inc. Utility Contractors - Line Clearance Work 3255 North County Lane 252 Joplin, MO 64801 417.659.6082 www.goinsent.wix.com/home Jerry Goins, CEO Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

Stelling Pain Management Physician/Pain Management 3216 Ferguson Road Joplin, MO 64804 417.208.9034 Dr. Heather Stelling, Owner Sponsors: Gail Gamble, Stelling Pain Management; Cynthia Marlow, JACC

North Point Church Church 3531 North Range Line Road Webb City, MO 64870 417.833.1950 www.northpointchurch.tv Tyler Kent, Campus Pastor Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC

Welcome New Members ProEnergy One Power Staffing Employment Agency 420 North Range Line Road, Suite 2 Joplin, MO 64801 417.572.0005 www.proenergyservices.com/onepowerstaffing Melissa Rodriguez, Staffing Manager Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC Best of Joplin Magazine Marketing/Direct Mail P.O. Box 3004 Bartlesville, OK 74006-3004 918.214.4968 Keith and Christy McPhail, Owners Sponsor: Cynthia Marlow, JACC The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members. Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services. Visit the Chamber’s online member directory at cca.joplincc.com/businesssearch.aspx.

Invite your clients or vendors to join the Chamber. Contact Cynthia Marlow at 417.624.4150 or cynthia@joplincc.com.

December 8 | 7:15 am | Butcher’s Block Event Center We will host our second annual ugly Christmas sweater contest! Good Morning Joplin begins with our sponsors, Mercy Hospital Joplin and The Joplin Globe, speaking, then the microphones are turned over to the 30, one-minute speakers. These speakers share good news, announcements, and some even sing! It’s like a mini advertisement for your business! If you want to speak for one minute, please email stephanie@joplincc.com. Reservations are required because it is a paid event. You can reserve and pay for your spot at joplincc.com for $10. Or you can make your reservation online and we can bill your company for $12.

Our Members Announce presented by Contact the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri to schedule a free smoke alarm installation. Call the installation hotline at 417.862.5496 or go to www.getasmokealarm.org.

The Workforce Investment Board encourages employers to consider Shared Work instead of laying off employees. The Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program allows an employer to divide the available work among a group of affected employees. These employees receive a portion of their unemployment benefits while working reduced hours up to 52 weeks. Shared Work is intended for businesses faced with a reduction in available work. For more information or to enroll in Shared Work, go to www.sharedwork.mo.gov or call 573.751.9675.

Give yourself the gift of healing this winter. Joplin Supply Company carries the Jason Microsilk Hydrotherapy tub, a beneficial part to your overall wellness. Developed with your skin in mind, Microsilk delivers benefits unlike any other form of hydrotherapy, providing eczema relief, encouraging metabolism and promoting wellness. Visit the Galleria at 4th and Michigan to learn more.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States presents the 2015 Gift of Light, Gift of Love Black & Gold Christmas in the Macy’s Women’s courtyard at Northpark Mall through December 31. Sponsorships are still available for this annual event that helps families with children being treated at Freeman Health System and Mercy Hospital Joplin. For more information, call 417.624.2273.

The inaugural class of the City of Joplin’s Citizens Academy graduated in October. Twenty-four citizens completed the nine-week course. For more information, call 417.624.0820.

Citizens interested in running for a City of Joplin City Council seat in April 2016 may pick up their nominating petitions from the City Clerk. Petitions must be returned to the City Clerk by 5 pm, January 12, 2016 to be eligible for the April 5 election. For more information, call 417.624.0820, ext. 220.

Sign up now for the Joplin YMCA’s Chilly 5K & Kids Frozen Fun Run January 1 at 11 am. Both races will begin and end at the South Y. Child care will be available at no charge for race participants from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. For more information, email spennington@joplinfamilyy.org.

Mercy Hospital Joplin earned an “A” for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, which grades hospitals on errors, injuries, accidents and infections. For more information, go to www.mercy.net.

The holiday season has arrived and Uncommon Orthodontics wants you to enjoy this time of year. Did you know their after-hours services will be available through the holidays? Want to know more about this UNCOMMON service? Read their

blog post (http://uncommonortho.com/2015/05/after-hours-services) to find out more. Or call Ashley, the after-hours representative, at 417.625.1114 and let her know how she can assist you today! Not an Uncommon patient? The holidays are a great time to plan for a new smile; call to make your appointment today!

The Missouri Southern State University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast is January 18 from 8-10 am in the Billingsly Student Center Ballroom. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is January 18 from 10 am-5 pm. Sponsorships for these events are available by contacting Rod Surber at surber-r@mssu.edu or 417.625.9875. For more information, go to www.mssu.edu/mlk.

The Missouri Southern State University and Newman Innovation Center DNA Training and Research Lab at MSSU is putting students on the cutting edge when it comes to hands-on learning with the purchase of a qPCR thermocycler for the lab. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies and quantitates a DNA sequence via a series of temperature changes. Results allow researchers to identify DNA sequences from viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants and animals. For more information, call 417.625.9764.

The Joplin Blasters will open their second season in the American Association at Joe Becker Stadium May 19 for a four-game series, against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The last home game will take place August 28 against the Laredo Lemurs. Season tickets for kids 12 and under are $250 and regular season tickets are now as low as $300. Last year’s season ticket holders can renew their tickets at 2015 prices. For season tickets call 417.622.4838 or visit the Blasters’ offices Monday-Thursday from 11 am-4 pm at 131 South High Avenue.

The Joplin Blasters recently acquired outfielder Jason Martin and pitcher Alex Koronis from the Amarillo Thunderheads. Martin has been the premier defensive center fielder in the American Association over the past two seasons. Koronis pitched with Tampa for four years before moving to the Wichita Wingnuts and then Amarillo Thunderheads. For more information, call 417.622.4838.

Arvest recently announced that with the help of customers and community members, it exceeded the annual 1 Million Meals campaign goal by raising 1,652,870 meals in the fight against hunger in the four-state region the bank serves. For more information, go to www.arvest.com.

Spiva Center for the Arts is accepting entries for the 40th annual national photographic competition and exhibition of the nation’s longest continually running photo competition. The competition carries $3,000 in cash awards: $1,000 first; $750 second; $500 third; $150 merit (3); $100 honorable mention (3). The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers.

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The Chamber is interested in your business. If you won an award, opened another office or are planning an event, let us know. We want to share your accomplishments and events with your fellow members! For our next issue, submit your announcement to wendy@joplincc.com by December 10. Please include “Our Members Announce” in the email subject line. Find all our members in our online Membership Directory.

Enter at www.photospiva.org by January 4. National exhibition: March 7-May 3. For more information, go to www.photospiva.org, e-mail klandwer@spivaarts.org or call 417.623.0183.

The board of directors of George A. Spiva Center for the Arts hired Dr. Jacqueline K. O’Dell as the new executive director. Dr. O’Dell is coming home to Joplin from Springfield and brings with her many years of leadership, education and non-profit experience. For more information, call 417.623.0183.

Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center will hold its annual Christmas Bird Count December 19, 8 am-1 pm. All ages are welcome. Those who wish to take part in the free annual Joplin-area Christmas Bird Count should meet at the Audubon Center at 8 am for area assignments. Potluck lunch will be served. For more information, call 417.782.6287.

Freeman Health System Heart & Vascular Institute is the first in Missouri to successfully use bio-absorbable polymer drug-eluting stents that promote faster healing and reduce the risk of future heart complications. The SYNERGY™ Stent was developed by Boston Scientific and approved by the Food and Drug Administration in October. The SYNERGY Stent is the only bio-absorbable polymer stent available to patients in the United States. For more information, go to www.freemanhealth.com.

Chris Mitchell, Auxiliary member and volunteer at Freeman Health System, was named 2015 Auxilian of the Year by the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries. Additionally, the Freeman Student Volunteer Futures Program earned the Award for Excellence from the Midwest Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals. For more information, go to www.freemanhealth.com.

Gateway Mortgage Group invites you to attend a holiday party following the ribbon cutting at their new location, 3929 East 7th Street, Suite G in the University Plaza. Join Steve Kluthe, Aaron Arlington and Bridget Plunkett from 4-6 pm December 10 for appetizers, beverages and giveaways! For more information, call 417.726.4065.

Dr. Fly’s Salon Christmas Open House is Sunday, December 6, 12-5 pm, at 102 North Range Line Road, Suite 5. Enjoy appetizers and drinks, and door prize drawings, plus get free waxing and chemical peels all day; 20 percent off gift cards, hot tools and non-sale retail; and the first 10 people through the door get free shellac vouchers. For more information, go to www.drflyssalon.com.

Hotel Joplin, formerly Holiday Inn, will soon be a DoubleTree by Hilton. Watch their construction and renovation throughout 2016. While under renovation, they are in full operation, producing functions and receiving guests in all available guest rooms. When complete, they will stand tall as a 185-room DoubleTree by Hilton with 15,000 square feet of beautifully modern designed event space. Watch for the grand opening December 2016. For more information, call 417.627.7807.

Join The UPS Store in support of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, whose mission is to offer our nation’s most economically disadvantaged children the ability to compete academically and to succeed in life by providing them direct access to resources that will enhance their ability to read and to communicate effectively. Both area The UPS Store locations are accepting books from now through Christmas. For more information, go to www.theupsstorelocal.com/2834.

The Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism and Downstream Casino Resort invite you to spend an evening with Temple Grandin December 15 at 6:30 pm. For ticket information visit the Heckaton Gift Shop located inside Downstream or www.downstreamcasino.com.

Employer Advantage announced the recent hiring of new professionals to help meet the needs of an ever-expanding customer base. Hillary Shadwick joined the human resources department, Will Lant joined the safety/loss prevention team, Jared Young has been appointed as chief financial officer, Mariah Tyner and Lori Wingo joined the payroll department, and Megan Drawdy will serve as a receptionist and administrative assistant. For more information, call 417.782.3909, ext. 120.

You can help the community chase away winter’s chill by spreading a little warmth to those who need it most during Chase the Chill, a free yarn bombing event that distributes scarves in public places so that those in need, regardless of income and without any qualifications or other criteria, can help themselves. Volunteers are needed to donate scarves at area collection locations, attend a tagging session to prepare the scarves for hanging and hang the scarves around town December 19. Donated scarves can be dropped off at the Joplin Public Library, Spiva Center for the Arts, Homewood Suites and Unity Church of Joplin. For more information, call 417.438.6808.

Joplin High School was recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015 through 2017 for creating an innovative, technology-rich learning environment that supports students and staff through leadership, collaboration and feedback for continuous improvement. For more information, go to www.joplinschools.org.

Join now! Soroptimist International of Joplin is a women’s service organization. Their largest annual service project is Camp Soroptimist, a week-long summer camp for foster children living in Jasper County. They also provide scholarships for local women to further their education. Any woman who is a member of the business community is welcome to attend a Soroptimist meeting to learn more. For more information, go to www.joplinsoroptimist.org.

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Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.-- William Penn

There are just never enough hours in the day, or the week, or the month, or the year… Do you ever feel like that? You get up in the morning and everything is going rather nicely. You get to work and then the phone starts ringing, the email starts accumulating, the texts keep appearing, people start showing up, and before you know it, your day is out of control. With this year growing rather quickly to a close, and the next year rapidly approaching, now might be a good time to make a plan for getting control of your life by better organizing your time. In our chaotic world of business, trying to be an effective manager can be somewhat challenging. We all talk about trying to be more productive at work, but unless we utilize a time management system, we can end up wasting a great deal of time and not accomplishing much of anything. Most of us want to take a vacation some time, so we better figure out how to get caught up and try to stay caught up. It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, “This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.” So, don’t procrastinate. Be self-disciplined. Following are seven tips to assist you with organizing your time and making your work day more productive. 1. Utilize the 80/20 Rule (Pareto’s Principle) to determine which tasks are most important. Concentrate your efforts on doing important tasks first. Pareto’s Principle says that 80 percent of your effectiveness, or the good results of your actions, comes from 20 percent of your activities. It’s important to find out which 20 percent of your activities (i.e. your actions at home, work, etc.) are really important, and to concentrate your efforts on these activities. As Dale Carnegie said, “Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves.” 2. Work to develop a great team by training employees and delegating responsibilities. Don’t waste your time thinking that an employee you train today will try to steal your job tomorrow. There are only so many hours in a day, and so much that needs to be done. Train employees well, and then delegate tasks to people who are trained well enough to successfully do their jobs. Competition is a good thing; however, never forget you are competing with other businesses outside your firm. You are supposed to be working with other employees in your firm to save time by helping each other to be more productive. 3. Write down your goals. Set weekly, monthly and annual

goals for your personal life as well as your work-related duties. Goals should be achievable, include deadlines and be realistic. Don’t discourage yourself by setting goals you know you can’t meet by a specific date. 4. Use a calendar or planner. Decide if your phone’s calendar that is synced to your computer calendar works best for you, or if you want to use a paper planning calendar. Enter your appointments, meetings and deadlines on a daily basis. Many companies have employees in each department share their calendars in systems like Outlook, so they are aware of each other’s time, can schedule appointments and not interrupt each other during important meetings. 5. Make daily “to do” lists. Each morning, write a list of what you think you can realistically accomplish during the day. Does your list follow your established goals? Do you have the items on your list also listed in your planner/calendar system? As you follow your “to do” list, work on one activity at a time. Sometimes, multitasking results in lots of unfinished projects and

more clutter. Don’t procrastinate doing unpleasant tasks; just get them done. 6. Limit and organize your time spent on email and social media networking. Check email at designated times throughout the day and turn off email notification, so that you aren’t interrupted during the day by popup screens. In order to better organize your email, set up folders for main subject areas, and have rules set that automatically move emails into your subject areas. Limit social media use to a specific time each day. Schedule social media messages with tools like Hootsuite.com when they are used in

marketing your firm. 7. Organize your desk, computer files and paper files. Clean out your desk, filing cabinets and other storage by throwing away (recycling) outdated and useless paper files. Don’t let piles of clutter creep back into your office. Organize your computer files by setting up folders with names you can easily identify. Delete old computer files you no longer use. Scan paper files and convert them into digital files. Back up your computer files on a regular basis to an online storage service. Be prepared for problems like hard drive crashes, theft and natural disasters. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Time is money.” What was true centuries ago is still true today. If you want to have a more profitable company, succeed at work and be happier in your daily life, then be more productive by getting your priorities in order and spending your valuable time doing what is really important. Yes, Ben, time is money!

7 Tips for Organizing Your Time By Karen Bradshaw, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, MSSU

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Hotel Joplin & Conference Center 3132 East Hammons Blvd. Joplin, MO 64804 417.782.1000 www.hotelequities.com

Maybe you have heard, or maybe you don’t know yet. Hotel Joplin, formerly Holiday Inn, will soon be a DoubleTree by Hilton in late 2016.

Things you may not know about Hotel Joplin are: they are no longer owned or operated by John Q. Hammons. Hotel Joplin, soon to be DoubleTree by Hilton, is owned by Ozark Hospitality LLC and managed by Hotel Equities. Hotel Joplin, formerly Holiday Inn, does not own or manage the Joplin Convention and Trade Center.

You may know that DoubleTree by Hilton properties are beautifully designed and provide guest service standards unmatched by other recognizable hotel brands. Once the renovation is complete and all aspects of the property have met the DoubleTree by Hilton standard, the DoubleTree Flag will be raised and a new, elevated standard of hospitality in Joplin will be set. Watch our trees grow throughout 2016!

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December 2015

This is a wonderful evening of celebrating events and honoring accomplishments from the past year, such as Golden Apple and our Citizen of the Year. Reserve your table today!

99th ANNUAL BANQUET April 21, 2016

CHAMBER CONNECTION A fantastic way to meet and get to know other JACC members in our quarterly event held at the Chamber office. It gives participants an opportunity to enhance their networking skills and perfect their “elevator speech.”

FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

These networking events are held monthly and are extremely popular and fun. If you have ample space to have 125-plus JACC members come through your doors, you can be a host sponsor. These events are reserved several months in advance, so call today to find out how you can get yours!

LEADERSHIP JOPLIN This is a 6-month program in its 33rd year with more than 800 graduates. It teaches and motivates future community leaders through a 12-session curriculum that includes leadership development and Missouri Public Policy. There are several great sponsorship opportunities that can get you in front of this dynamic group of leaders.

2016 is Full of GREAT JACC Opportunities to Get Your Business Name Out There

BUSINESS EXPO 2016 Takes place January 19 and 20. Even if you don’t have a booth for this awesome EXPO that will attract 6,000-7,000 people over the two days, you will want to be a part of it. We will hand out EXPO bags to the first 1,000 attendees to EXPO Business After Hours, and your business’ promotional flyer can be in the bag. Find out how!

The perfect way for you to create your “store window” right here in our main lobby for a full month. We will even keep it neat and your promotional information stocked for you, so that everyone who comes to our JACC office can learn more about your business’ products and services. And you won’t believe how inexpensive it is!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT TABLE

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

This is a vibrant and active group of area professionals, ages 21-40, who are doing great things in our community. There are many ways to support this program and its members’ positive work, including scholarships.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK DIGITAL NEWSLETTER The newsletter is emailed to over 2,700 individual JACC members at the beginning of each month. Your current digital and print advertisements should be reaching your fellow Chamber members via this informational newsletter that contains great highlights and features such as ribbon cuttings, “Message from our President” and "Our Members Announce.”

For more information, contact Cynthia Marlow at 417.624.4150 or cynthia@joplincc.com.

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Your Chamber and Payroll Vault of the Four States are pleased to bring you this Chamber member benefit:

A free labor law poster available to Chamber

members while supplies last. Posters will be available

after the first of the year.

Watch for more details soon.

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December 2015 THANK YOU FOR RENEWING

Acme Brick Company ................................................. 1988

Ad Systems, Inc. ............................................................ 1983

ADC Dental Group ........................................................ 1981

Ray Alburty Company ................................................. 1973

Alert One Pest Control, Inc........................................ 2008

Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. ...................... 1955

American Construction .............................................. 1996

AMI Radio Group .......................................................... 2001

Andy’s Frozen Custard ................................................ 2012

Annie’s Baking, LLC ...................................................... 1952

Area Agency on Aging ................................................ 1990

Audio Acoustics, Inc. ................................................... 1986

Autotronics, Inc. ............................................................ 1967

Baker Davis Roderique, CPAs, PC ........................... 1955

Beimdiek Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................ 1988

Bicycle Specialists, LLC ............................................... 2009

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks ................... 1997

BKD, LLP ........................................................................... 1962

Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell and Carter, PC .. 1974

Boy Scouts of America, Ozark Trails Council ...... 1994

Braum’s ............................................................................ 1989

Briteway Building Maintenance .............................. 1993

5 Star Food Equipment ............................................... 2001

Above Par Transportation, Inc. ................................ 2002

Accenture Federal Services ....................................... 2004

All American Rental and Sales ................................. 2013

Donny Allen - Keller Williams Realty of SWMO .. 2011

American Red Cross-Southern Missouri

Region-Joplin ................................................................ 2000

ASCENT Recovery Residences ................................. 2009

Benefit Management, Inc........................................... 2008

Big R’s ................................................................................ 1998

Carpet One Floor and Home .................................... 1989

Child Care Aware of Southern Missouri ............... 2001

Cintas Corporation ....................................................... 1995

Clevenger Financial ..................................................... 2006

Community Support Services of Missouri ........... 1991

Cook Portable Warehouses ....................................... 2014

Copy Products, Inc. ...................................................... 1996

Corporate Business Systems ..................................... 2004

Countryside Self Storage............................................ 2004

Courtney’s Candles and Creations, Inc. ............... 1995

Crowder College Training and Development

Solutions .......................................................................... 2007

Family Health Center of Joplin ................................ 2006

Flames ............................................................................... 1995

Flat Branch Home Loans ............................................ 2013

Fundraising Works, Inc. .............................................. 2004

Great Plains Federal Credit Union ........................... 2004

The Hershewe Law Firm, PC .................................... 2013

Home Pro ........................................................................ 2000

In & Out Car Wash and Express Detail ................... 2004

Industrial Physical Therapy, Inc............................... 2002

THANK YOU FOR RENEWINGJasper Products, LLC ................................................... 2001

Joplin Floor Designs .................................................... 2000

Joplin NALA .................................................................... 2001

Joplin Plaza ..................................................................... 2008

Kelly Insurance .............................................................. 1993

Kings Kettle Corn .......................................................... 2010

Legacy Farm and Lawn .............................................. 2003

Mid-America Precision Products, LLC ................... 2002

Midwest Tool, Inc. ......................................................... 2010

Missouri State University - Joplin Campus.......... 1997

Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina ........................................ 2004

Payscape Advisors ........................................................ 2011

Peregrine Corporation ................................................ 2004

Phoenix Fired Art .......................................................... 2011

Protein Solutions, LLC ................................................. 2008

R & R Trucking................................................................ 1997

Reynolds Warehouse, Inc. ......................................... 2012

Rufus Racing, LLC ......................................................... 2014

Rustic Ridge Villas ........................................................ 2014

ServiceMaster of Southwest Missouri .................... 1994

Simmons Bank ............................................................... 2004

Simpson Sheet Metal, Inc........................................... 1994

Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC ........................................... 2005

Stephen E. Slawson, M.D. ........................................... 2008

SNC Squared................................................................... 2004

Total Electronics Contracting ................................... 2002

Tropical Tan .................................................................... 2004

Turbine Engine Consultants, Inc. ............................ 2005

Vatterott College ........................................................... 1991

Yorktown Properties .................................................... 1992

STATE OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY: A REPORT FROM YOUR CHAMBER

MSA is comprised of Jasper and Newton counties. Information is drawn from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Acme Brick Company ................................................. 1988

Ad Systems, Inc. ............................................................ 1983

ADC Dental Group ........................................................ 1981

Ray Alburty Company ................................................. 1973

Alert One Pest Control, Inc........................................ 2008

Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. ...................... 1955

American Construction .............................................. 1996

AMI Radio Group .......................................................... 2001

Andy’s Frozen Custard ................................................ 2012

Annie’s Baking, LLC ...................................................... 1952

Area Agency on Aging ................................................ 1990

Audio Acoustics, Inc. ................................................... 1986

Autotronics, Inc. ............................................................ 1967

Baker Davis Roderique, CPAs, PC ........................... 1955

Beimdiek Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................ 1988

Bicycle Specialists, LLC ............................................... 2009

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks ................... 1997

BKD, LLP ........................................................................... 1962

Blanchard, Robertson, Mitchell and Carter, PC .. 1974

Boy Scouts of America, Ozark Trails Council ...... 1994

Braum’s ............................................................................ 1989

Briteway Building Maintenance .............................. 1993

Jasper Products, LLC ................................................... 2001

Joplin Floor Designs .................................................... 2000

Joplin NALA .................................................................... 2001

Joplin Plaza ..................................................................... 2008

Kelly Insurance .............................................................. 1993

Kings Kettle Corn .......................................................... 2010

Legacy Farm and Lawn .............................................. 2003

Mid-America Precision Products, LLC ................... 2002

Midwest Tool, Inc. ......................................................... 2010

Missouri State University - Joplin Campus.......... 1997

Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina ........................................ 2004

Payscape Advisors ........................................................ 2011

Peregrine Corporation ................................................ 2004

Phoenix Fired Art .......................................................... 2011

Protein Solutions, LLC ................................................. 2008

R & R Trucking................................................................ 1997

Reynolds Warehouse, Inc. ......................................... 2012

Rufus Racing, LLC ......................................................... 2014

Rustic Ridge Villas ........................................................ 2014

ServiceMaster of Southwest Missouri .................... 1994

Simmons Bank ............................................................... 2004

Simpson Sheet Metal, Inc........................................... 1994

Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC ........................................... 2005

Stephen E. Slawson, M.D. ........................................... 2008

SNC Squared................................................................... 2004

Total Electronics Contracting ................................... 2002

Tropical Tan .................................................................... 2004

Turbine Engine Consultants, Inc. ............................ 2005

Vatterott College ........................................................... 1991

Yorktown Properties .................................................... 1992

Proposed Changes to Overtime Regulations; Possible Added Cost to Employers by Jonathan A. Scales, Midwest Managing Principal, Adviant, Inc. (www.adviant..com) Overview: Overtime pay is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). On March 13, 2014, a Presidential Memorandum was issued calling for an update and modernization of the regulations, stating: “…regulations regarding exemptions from the Act’s overtime requirement, particularly for executive, administrative, and professional employees (often referred to as “white collar” exemptions) have not kept up with our modern economy.” Currently, the law requires overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week, unless a provision allows an employee to be exempt from overtime pay. The overtime pay rate is an amount no less than one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay. The regular rate of pay is not necessarily the employee’s base hourly rate of pay, but instead, the sum of most all compensation earned during the workweek, for example, the base hourly rate of pay, commissions, bonuses, or other income, divided by the total hours worked during the work week. Audit Alert: Often, employers incorrectly calculate overtime by basing it on the employee’s base hourly rate of pay, rather than the regular rate of pay. The regular rate of pay can differ from the base hourly rate, especially if an employee receives income in addition to the base hourly rate. Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) has aggressively pursued overtime miscalculations. Employers are encouraged to review their overtime calculation methods for compliance with the FLSA. Employees that qualify for an exemption from overtime are called “exempt” employees. Likewise, employees who are eligible for overtime are referred to as “non-exempt.” Generally, to qualify as exempt, employees must meet various requirements regarding their job duties, receive pay on a salaried basis, and the salary received must equal a minimum amount. Currently, the minimum salary threshold equals $455 per week, or $23,660 per year. The most common job duties for overtime exemption include executive, administrative, and professional, as well as computer professional and outside sales exemptions. There is also a highly-compensated exemption that may apply to highly paid employees. Area of Concern: Subsequent to the Presidential Memorandum, that advised to “modernize and streamline” the overtime regulations, the DOL issued proposed regulations. On June 30, 2015, the DOL published the following proposed changes to the “white collar” overtime exemption, effective in 2016.

Salary Basis Test: Raise the salary basis test from $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to $970 per week ($50,440 per year). Highly-compensated Salary Level: Raise the highly-compensated salary exemption from $100,000 to $122,148 per year. Salary-basis Increases: Automatically update the salary levels every year based on either market salary levels or changes in inflation. Due to the proposed change in the law’s salary levels, a substantial number of employees who are currently considered exempt from overtime pay would be made subject to the overtime requirements. Currently, no changes to the job duties test are proposed in the updated regulations. Challenge: Public commentary on the proposed regulations was closed on September 4, 2015. The final regulations are not expected until sometime in 2016, with an effective date as early as 30 days after publication. However, legislative attempts to block or delay the rule may arise. A 113% increase in the salary-basis test may move many employees from exempt to non-exempt, especially in lower-paid regions such as the Southeast and Midwest. The resulting potential increase in overtime payments could have a significant impact on employers’ financial statements, if the change in regulation is not appropriately considered. Planning Considerations: While the regulations have yet to be finalized, employers may wish to consider the potential impact and how to manage or contain a possible increase in payroll liability. As employers plan ahead, the following factors may be important elements in managing the proposed change in regulation.

• Identify salaried employees earning less than $970 per week ($50,440 per year).

• Should pay levels be increased for employees just below the new salary basis?

• How can hours worked be managed to prevent working over 40 hours in a work week?

• Should pay levels be set to a rate that would result in the same total pay before and after the effective date of the proposed regulations?

• How should the potential changes be communicated to employees to prevent a negative effect on morale and employment retention?

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Each year during EXPO Business After Hours we host an incredible live and silent auction to raise funds for the JACC Foundation that provides education and professional development through programs such as Leadership Joplin, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today and the Young Professionals Network. We dream BIG at JACC, so we’ve set our goal for 2016 to be the BIGGEST auction in EXPO history…and we’re going to need help. We have started gathering donations for the auction and we are looking for businesses and organizations to partner with who can provide us with items to help us meet our goal. We are looking for items of all price ranges, small to large, in order to provide things that will appeal to all demographics. However, our auction team has provided a “wish list” of items that have been a proven success in the past and we would love to see these items be the talk of the Auction...think BIG with us!

Your company name listed on

joplincc.com

Your company name listed on the bid sheet

Your company name and item listed on auction flyer (if received by January 8)

Display of your item at the event

AUCTION CONTRACT

NAME:_________________________________________

COMPANY:_____________________________________

PHONE: ________________________________________

EMAIL: _________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ESTIMATED VALUE (for minimum bid)______________________

I will deliver my item to the Chamber by January 8 I would like JACC staff to pick up my item

Please fax (624.4303) or email confirmation to Stephanie, smcgrew@joplincc.com

1. iPad, camera or other electronic device

2. Mountain bike, elliptical or other fitness equip.

3. Golf, hunting or camping package

4. Original artwork from a local artist

5. Spa package

6. Silver Dollar City season passes or Branson pack

7. Fine jewelry

8. Vacation package

9. Home improvement package

10. Scooter, Vespa or 4-wheel vehicle

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Joplin Convention & Trade Centerwww.joplincc.com

The EXPO Committee looks forward to bringing you Joplin’s largest business-to-business trade show!

Tuesday, January 19, 2016Noon-8 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase5-8 p.m. Business EXPO After Hours (Adults Only) 4Cash Bar 4Great “Tastes” from member restaurants 4Silent Auction open for bids until 7:10 p.m. 4Live Auction begins at 7:15 p.m.Open to the business community only. Business card acts as admission ticket. Wednesday, January 20, 201610 a.m.-6 p.m. 4Exhibitor Showcase Open to the Public 4$5 Admission; Children 5 & Under Free 4Grand prize trip will be drawn for a water sports vacation package sponsored by

Business EXPO 2016

B2B │Networking │Silent & Live Auction │Business After Hours │Contests │Opportunities │Sponsorships

Sponsors

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS: THE FIRST STEPS Dec. 4 (Friday), 1:30-4:30 pm Location: Plaster Hall, Room 108, MSSU Cost: $29/person

Small Business & Technology Development CenterMissouri Southern State University

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1512 Phone: 417.625.3128 Fax: 417.625.9782

HOW TO WRITE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PLAN Dec. 11 (Friday), 1:30-4:30 pm Location: Plaster Hall, Room 108, MSSU Cost: $39/person

Find the full schedule of workshops at www.mssutraining.com.

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December 2015

First Friday Coffee

Friday, December 4 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Keller Williams Realty of Southwest Missouri 619 South Florida

Avenue

RSVP by December 2 at www.joplincc.com

or 417.624.1996.

Business After Hours

Presenting Sponsor

Tuesday, December 15 5:30-7 p.m.

Sponsored by and located at Hotel Joplin

3132 East Hammons Blvd.

RSVP by December 11 at www.joplincc.com or

417.624.1996.

THANK YOU!

US Bank, N.A., Chairman Sponsor, for helping us communicate with our members!

Presented by

Good Morning Joplin

Tuesday, December 8 7:15-9 a.m.

Located at Butcher’s Block Event Center

499 West Fountain Road

Presented by Sponsored by

7:15 a.m. - Breakfast | 7:30 a.m. - Program |

$12 at the door or if invoiced $10 if prepaid online only

RSVP by December 2 at www.joplincc.com or 417.624.1996

Sponsored by and located at