• Tabatha Carter - Cheeky Fun Joplin

The Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University would like to present the first speaker of the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series in partnership with the Robert W. Plaster School of Business. The Entrepreneurship Speaker Series brings together visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and expertise with our vibrant community of students, faculty, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring startup founder, or simply curious about the world of entrepreneurship, our Speaker Series offers something for everyone.

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Event Title: Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Tabatha Carter, Owner of Cheeky Fun Joplin

Event Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Event Time: 9:30am - 10:30am

Event Location: Cornell Auditorium, Plaster Hall on the campus of Missouri Southern State University

Event Registration: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27127

Brief Summary: 

Tabatha Carter is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Cheeky Fun Joplin, a two-time Best of the Four States winner. Built from the ground up over a decade of hands-on grit, she grew her business from a local side hustle into an entertainment agency operating across four states. As a neurodivergent business owner, Tabatha specializes in unconventional operational systems, confidently owning and charging your true value, and running the business side of art so creative talent can do what they love under leadership they trust.