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Meet Tabatha Carter, Owner and Creative Director, behind Cheeky Fun Joplin. If you've ever been to a community festival, school event, birthday party, or celebration in our community, there's a good chance you've seen the work of Tabatha Carter, Owner and Creative Director, Cheeky Fun Joplin. Maybe it was someone with a glittering rainbow painted across their cheek. Maybe it was a line of excited children (or adults!) waiting for their turn to become superheroes, animals, or

Starting a small business or growing an existing one can be challenging without the right support. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in Joplin, Missouri, offers a wide range of services designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners succeed. This post explores the key services provided by the Missouri SBDC at MSSU, how they benefit the local business community, and practical examples of how these services have made a