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Joplin Health Department Adjusts Quarantine Timeframes Following CDC Update

December 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — Following an update in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Joplin Health Department has updated its protocol to shorten COVID-19 quarantine timeframes.  For those not experiencing symptoms […]

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Mercy COVID Care @ Home Program to Expand Bed Capacity

December 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As COVID-19 continues to surge across the country, there is a significant demand for hospital beds. To address this need, Mercy is tapping into its Mercy Virtual expertise to care for select […]

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Covid Shrinks the Labor Market, Pushing Out Women and Baby Boomers

December 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Covid Shrinks the Labor Market, Pushing Out Women and Baby Boomers
Nearly four million Americans have stopped working or looking for jobs, a 2.2% contraction of the U.S. work force. A smaller labor market leaves fewer workers to build machines and clean tables, restraining the economy’s long-term prospects.

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2020 Holiday Sales: How, Where and When Consumers Are Buying

December 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 2020 Holiday Sales: How, Where and When Consumers Are Buying
Here’s a look at the spending patterns emerging this shopping season—in a year when in-store purchases have fallen 16% at department stores and surged 212% online.

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Coronavirus-Stimulus Efforts Pick Up Speed

December 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Coronavirus-Stimulus Efforts Pick Up Speed
Democratic leaders signaled readiness to reduce their demands for the next round of coronavirus relief, fueling hopes that an agreement could be reached with Republicans by year’s end.

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AT&T Now Hiring in Joplin MO

December 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

AT&T is now hiring Business Customer Service Specialists in Joplin, Missouri! Job Details: Our Business Customer Service Specialists are the voice of our company for our small business consumers. If you have a knack for […]

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UPS Slaps Limits on Some Shippers

December 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UPS Slaps Limits on Some Shippers
The delivery giant recently imposed volume restrictions on Gap, Nike and some other large retailers, as the pandemic-driven surge in online shopping puts pressure on its capacity.

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Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

December 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Join them to learn from experts, hear from other business owners, and keep moving forward. […]

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Discovery Launches Streaming Service for Its Cable Shows

December 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Discovery Launches Streaming Service for Its Cable Shows
Discovery+ will launch on Jan. 4 and feature shows from channels including Food Network, TLC and Animal Planet.

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M.B.A. Applicants, Brace for ‘Most Competitive Year Ever’

December 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on M.B.A. Applicants, Brace for ‘Most Competitive Year Ever’
Business schools are expected to be more selective as applications surge for the class of 2021, after programs granted record deferrals earlier in the coronavirus pandemic.

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