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We provide various active lifestyle activites for the community, including the Joplin Memorial Run.

The Emerald Event Centers is the home of The Silver Spoon Barn, The Sterling Event Center, and The Platinum Pavilion located all on one property in Joplin, Missouri! Our three venues each offer a stunningly unique style and accommodate various types of weddings and events. The Silver Spoon Barn and The Sterling Event Center both include the ability to have both your ceremony and reception in one location, indoors or outdoors. Our white, shabby chic barn is full of beautiful, natural light and white walls to give the light and airy touch our brides desire while seating up to 500 guests. The Sterling is our modern, industrial venue that has a dark and moody style with the seating capacity of 400 guests. The Platinum Pavilion is our brand new outdoor venue, where you can get married in front of a pond and have a rustic feel to your day, seating up to 150 guests.

OCH Nexus is a health system owned event center and catering services operating in the former Just A Taste Webb City facility in downtown Webb City. Our facility has a number of varying sized venues to choose from, each with a unique feel and beautiful backdrop to create an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Our Vision

The Vision of the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau is to be the leading source for the development, promotion and marketing of travel and tourism efforts in attracting visitors to Joplin and the region.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau is to position the collective elements of the travel and tourism infrastructure within the Joplin region as a premier destination, and having a significant role in creating a regional economic impact for industry partners, while increasing visitation and delivering the best possible visitor experience.