March 31, 2023
National Mom and Pop Small Business Owner Day celebrates small business owners every year on March 29th. Our economy couldn’t run without small, locally owned mom and pop businesses. Not only do they provide jobs, but they also create economic growth, have positive influences on local communities, and make our communities diverse and vibrant.
Here at The Wildwood Senior Living, we understand these businesses spend countless hours nurturing and growing their enterprise but, all in all, they love what they do, just like we love what we do in healthcare. To celebrate National Mom and Pop Day, we had our department heads choose a small business of their liking and celebrate the day with them. They celebrated by leaving Google reviews, posting about them on social media, and doing what we call a CFU, a Creative Follow Up. We are thankful for each of them and loved celebrating their day with them.
| List of Department Heads | List of their small business |
| Dan Shields, Executive Director | TC Lawn and Landscaping |
| Lucretia Chapman, Director of Wellness | Diamond Animal Pet Clinic |
| Jennifer Richardson, Business Office Director | Edith and Ethel’s Delicious Delights |
| Abby Smallwood, Resident Services Director | Carmen’s Apples & More |
| Ally Arguello, Memory Care Director | Joplin Avenue Coffee Company |
| Trisha Ton, Culinary Director | Joplin Humane Society |
| Mike Crafton, Plant Operations Director | Mi Torito Mexican Restaurant |
| Stephanie Cormier, Senior Living Director | From the Ground Up Coffee Company |
If you’re in the neighborhood, take a minute to check these businesses out! Our community wouldn’t be what it is without them, and we are so grateful they’re here!
The Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, MO offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near Freeman Health System and Mercy Hospital with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Twin Hills Country Club, Northpark Mall, Grand Falls, Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center – National Audubon Society, Spiva Center for the Arts, and George Washington Carver National Monument.
