"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." Hobbits love food. Hobbits love gardening. So it just makes sense that the Empire Market would be a perfect place for hobbits! Join us* this September 21, as the Empire Market celebrates Hobbit Day, and the […]
Are you a downtown business owner, resident, or just a lover of downtown in general? This is your chance to hear about what's going on in downtown Joplin! Join us for this casual quarterly event to learn about what's happening now and what to expect in the months to come, while checking out one of […]
Do you love your downtown? Do you wish to keep it what it is - creative, colorful, and connected? Do you have an hour before or after work to dedicate your time? By joining your neighbors in one or more Clean Team events, we can keep Downtown Joplin looking fresh and alive. Bring your employees, […]
It's time for the second set of our biannual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor?*someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh--if you didn't attend the meeting in February, you'll need to be at one of these). We'll be reviewing any […]
It's time for the second set of our biannual vendor meetings! Are you:*a current Empire Market vendor?*someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh--if you didn't attend the meeting in February, you'll need to be at one of these). We'll be reviewing any revisions […]
If you want to get involved in your downtown community, but aren't quite sure where to start, then our Volunteer Expo is for you! Come join a group of like-minded people and learn how to use your skills to make Joplin a better place to be. This expo will be a low-stakes night for you […]
Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food. This October, Main Street will be transformed into a charming little Harvest Festival! Here is the full […]
Do you love your downtown? Do you wish to keep it what it is - creative, colorful, and connected? Do you have an hour before or after work to dedicate your time? By joining your neighbors in one or more Clean Team events, we can keep Downtown Joplin looking fresh and alive. Bring your employees, […]
The growing season is coming to an end and entropy abounds. But YOU know that all the energy put into your spring and summer gardens should not go quietly into the night. That means learning about SEED SAVING. Join us to discover how to collect and store seeds at this, the season's end. A big […]
Do you LOVE to support local? Join our Fall in Love with Local BINGO game and get some amazing treats (and amazing deals) during the entire month of November, leading up to Small Business Saturday on November 30! Stop by any of the to-be-announced participating businesses during their normal business hours throughout the month and […]
