新的乔普林博览会场地将在2018年关闭后重振当地会议, 定于2025年春季首次亮相. New Joplin Expo venue to revitalize local conventions post-2018 closure, set for spring 2025 debut.

乔普林博览会是密苏里州约普林的一个新的40 000平方英尺的活动地点,在约翰·哈蒙斯会议中心于2018年关闭后,将重振该地区的会议场。 Joplin Expo, a new 40,000-square-foot event venue in Joplin, Missouri, is set to revitalize the area’s convention scene following the 2018 closure of the John Q. Hammons Convention Center. 该项目由Jason Williams牵头,旨在吸引大型大会,促进当地企业的发展。 Led by Jason Williams, the project aims to attract large conventions and boost local businesses. 第一阶段预计将在2025年春季或夏初完成,其中包括改造北公园购物中心前Macey商店。 Phase one, expected to be completed by spring or early summer 2025, includes converting the former Macy's store at Northpark Mall. 第二阶段将增加特许区和一个咖啡馆区。 Phase two will add concessions and a cafe area. 场地的大型停车场和与商场的对等停车协议将有助于容纳游客。 The venue's large parking lot and reciprocal parking agreement with the mall will help accommodate visitors.