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WeChat Ban Rattles Chinese Communities in U.S.

September 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeChat Ban Rattles Chinese Communities in U.S.
Many Chinese-Americans and U.S. businesses with a largely Chinese clientele say they rely on WeChat as their primary tool for keeping in touch with people in China and in Chinese communities throughout the world.

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Leadership Joplin City Tour

September 18, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

Leadership Joplin 2020 is back in action with the City Tour!  A huge thank you to the amazing local historian, Brad Belk.  He presented the narrative to the locations we visited and offered a wealth […]

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Joplin Trails Coalition To Host Ruby Jack Trail Jamboree To Celebrate Completion Of The Ruby Jack Trail Extension

September 18, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Come celebrate the completion of the Ruby Jack Trail extension with the Joplin Trails Coalition at the Ruby Jack Trail Jamboree! This 14-mile compacted limestone gravel trail now connects the cities of […]

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Joplin Area Chamber Of Commerce Announces 2020 Business Of The Year Awards, Sponsored By BKD CPAs & Advisors

September 18, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and BKD CPAs & Advisors are excited to present the 2020 Business of the Year Awards. This year, 22 member businesses were nominated by area business […]

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The Incredible Shrinking GM: Mary Barra Bets That Smaller Is Better

September 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Incredible Shrinking GM: Mary Barra Bets That Smaller Is Better
The CEO streamlined a company that for decades reigned as the world’s largest auto maker. Now, she is readying for the next big bet: electric cars.

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SoftBank Sells Brightstar, Carrying On Its Divestiture Spree

September 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SoftBank Sells Brightstar, Carrying On Its Divestiture Spree
Japan’s SoftBank continued a remarkable string of asset sales, saying it is selling U.S.-based wireless-services unit Brightstar to a private-equity firm founded by a former Brightstar executive.

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Oracle, Walmart Aim for Significant Stakes in TikTok

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oracle, Walmart Aim for Significant Stakes in TikTok
Backers of plans for Oracle to join with TikTok to create a new U.S. company for the video-sharing app are working on a new ownership structure aimed at alleviating U.S. concerns over Chinese control.

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Snowflake CEO Slootman Scores IPO Hat Trick With Big Bet on Data

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Snowflake CEO Slootman Scores IPO Hat Trick With Big Bet on Data
With Snowflake’s supercharged IPO this week, Chief Executive Frank Slootman has achieved a rare investment trifecta: delivering three of the hottest tech public stock offerings of their time.

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Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2020. The award recognizes […]

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Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award – Applications Being Accepted through 11/15/20

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) –  The Soroptimist International of Joplin is currently seeking applicants for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award at joplinsoroptimist.org/awards.html. Applicants may be redirected to another Soroptimist Club’s application portal depending on their zip […]

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