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The Top 10 Reasons Why Joining a Chamber of Commerce is Important

Joining a Chamber of Commerce is a strategic investment for businesses of all sizes. It provides a platform to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow within your local business community. From networking opportunities and increased visibility to advocacy and resources, the benefits of Chamber membership are numerous. By actively participating in your Chamber, you can position your business for success, contribute to the growth of your community, and forge meaningful relationships that will benefit your

Lauri Lyerla

Nonprofit Grant Program Final Guidelines Now Available

The Department of Economic Development (DED) has posted the final guidelines for its Nonprofit Grant Program. The program is funded via the State of Missouri’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program will invest $7.5 million to support 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) nonprofits serving disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at-risk populations that have experienced negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are expected to open on May 31 at 10 a.m. CST. Complete information is

Lauri Lyerla

Thank you to our Renewing Members!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and membership with the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce. Your loyalty and dedication to our organization are invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Lauri Lyerla

Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum - May 23, 2023

The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce will host an “Eggs & Issues” Legislative Forum Brunch on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The forum will be held at the Wright Conference Center in the Farber Building on the campus of Crowder College, located at 601 Laclede Ave. in Neosho. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the Program will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m.

Lauri Lyerla

Are you thinking Big?

Thinking big is essential for small business owners who want to grow and thrive. By setting ambitious goals, staying ahead of the competition, attracting top talent, expanding your customer base, and gaining recognition, you can take your business to new heights.

Lauri Lyerla

Now is the Perfect Time to Tell Your Business Story

Telling your business story is a compelling way to get your audience more invested in you and to help build know, like, and trust. But your business story shouldn’t be a dry About Us page filled with dates you first opened and how many locations you’ve been through over the course of your business history. Your business story is a lasso that draws people in and holds them there. But it can also be a feel-good moment in a sea of dread. With the pending recession and economic struggles most are enduring,

Christina Metcalf

Welcome Julia Eden, NP to the OCH team!

Chauncie Clark

The International College of Dentists USA Section presented a local practitioner, Dr. Jon Reagan with a membership plaque, a gold lapel pin and an engraved gold key symbolic of this Fellowship for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of Dentistry.

The International College of Dentists USA Section presented a local practitioner, Dr. Jon Reagan with a membership plaque, a gold lapel pin and an engraved gold key symbolic of this Fellowship for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of Dentistry

Heather Clear

Trick or Treating safety tips

Cory Mounts

​4 Things Your Business Should Continue Post - COVID

Ashley Siler