Strategic Partnerships

As the leader in convening and planning workforce strategy for Southwest Missouri, the WIB utilizes several powerful, effective partnerships and networking affiliations throughout the realm of economic/business development, education, and community-based organizations. The WIB is also affiliated with prominent state and national entities to represent Southwest Missouri as a leader in economic and workforce development.

Economic Development

• Region-Wide
  • Joplin Regional Partnership
  • Empire District Electric Company
  • Harry S Truman Coordinating Council
  • Missouri Re-Entry Program
  • Work Ready Communities
• Barry County
  • Cassville Chamber of Commerce
  • Monett Chamber of Commerce
• Barton County:
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Community Development Corporation
• Dade County:  Greenfield Chamber of Commerce
• Jasper County:
  • Carthage Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development
  • Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
  • City of Duenweg Economic Development
  • Joplin Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development
  • Webb City Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development
• Lawrence County:
  • Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
  • Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce
• McDonald County:  Chamber of Commerce
• Newton County:  Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development

Education

• Crowder College
• Carthage Technical Center
• Crowder Tech
• Franklin Tech
• Lamar Career & Technical Center
• Scott Regional Technical Center
• Missouri Southern State University

State and National Affiliations

• Missouri Economic Development Council
• Missouri Association for Workforce Development
• Training and Employment Administrators of Missouri
• International Economic Development Council
• National Association for Workforce Development
• Corporation for a Skilled Workforce

More Information on the WIB

• The WIB”s History
• More about the WIB
• Volunteer leaders
• Professional staff
• Workforce System
• Guiding Principles