The Chamber hosted the final of three forums for those running for public office before the April 7 election on Wednesday. This one was for City Council candidates and the mayoral finalists. Everyone who is on the ballot was invited…
The YMCA broke ground on the Mid-America National Aquatic Center today with a large crowd in attendance at the groundbreaking site in front of the YMCA, 3601 N. Village Drive. The new facility will have a 50-meter Myrtha pool with…
Van-Am, a leading metal fabricator in St. Joseph, Mo., is expanding further into the aerospace industry and growing in St. Joseph. The expansion will initiate a new product line that expands the company’s capability and capacity offerings in the defense…
Today the Chamber hosted about 550 people at the 22nd annual Farm City Breakfast. After the event, many attendees said it was the best Farm City Breakfast ever. This is largely in part to keynote speaker Dan Meers (longtime KC…
This week the Chamber hosted a candidate forum for St. Joseph School Board candidates. There are two open seats that will be decided in the April 7 election. Candidates are: Reid Barnett, Cynthia Cook, Kimberly Dragoo, Jacob McMillian, Deborah Schmuck,…
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and start-up entrepreneur founders hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house for the Launch Pad on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. This new coworking and office space is designed to support innovators, entrepreneurs, remote professionals, and…
All four candidates competing to be the mayor of St. Joseph spoke at the Chamber’s Public Affairs Coffee this morning. Candidates include incumbent John Josendale and first-term office seekers Jonathan McClain, Larry Miller and Kenneth Reeder. All gentlemen gave their…
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its 19th Shop St. Joseph program on Thursday by presenting two oversized checks to two big winners at two small businesses. This is the third year that besides the $10,000 grand prize…
The winning ticket numbers are: Grand Prize: 1956933 Small Business Bonus: 1858114 Both prizes have been claimed, but check this list for second chance prizes. Winners of second chance prizes have 30 days to claim them from the store directly.…
The Chamber hosted its economic development investors and other members at its annual Economic Development Summit on Wednesday. The annual event, presented by R/S Electric Corp., serves as a way to update members on economic development activity in St. Joseph…