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Mercy to Offer Virtual Heart Health Seminar on February 23

February 3, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – February is American Heart Month, and Mercy Hospital Joplin isn’t going to let the COVID-19 pandemic keep them from helping the community learn about protecting their heart health!  Join us Tuesday, February […]

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Chipotle’s Covid-19 Costs Weigh on Its Profit

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chipotle’s Covid-19 Costs Weigh on Its Profit
The burrito chain said its labor expenses rose in the latest quarter as the Covid-19 pandemic worsened. Online orders increased sharply.

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Hackers Lurked in SolarWinds Email System for at Least 9 Months

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hackers Lurked in SolarWinds Email System for at Least 9 Months
SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna says hackers accessed at least one of the company’s Office 365 accounts by December 2019, and then leapfrogged to other accounts used by the company.

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Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy to Take Over

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy to Take Over
The company announced changing roles as it reported that revenue in the fourth quarter soared 44% to $125.56 billion.

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Google Rides Global Ad Recovery to Record Revenue

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google Rides Global Ad Recovery to Record Revenue
The internet titan’s earnings reflected a continuing recovery in global ad spending that took a hit in early 2020 when people paused travel plans and other purchases.

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UPS’s Revenue Jumps 21% on Online Shopping Surge

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UPS’s Revenue Jumps 21% on Online Shopping Surge
Operating profit increased 26% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, a sign that added fees and a hard-line approach to volume limits helped offset higher expenses.

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to Offer Free COVID Testing on February 5

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin and Jasper County Health Departments announced on February 1 there will be community COVID-19 testing site offered on Friday, February 5 at Access Family Care, 530 S. Maiden […]

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February’s Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips, and Tricks Thursday, February 4, […]

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – Feb. 1, 2021

February 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO)  – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Your 2020 1098-T is now available to print. Details are available here. Enrollment in second eight-week classes is […]

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Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Is Raising $200 Million for SPAC

February 1, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Is Raising $200 Million for SPAC
Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg, about a year after his ouster, is taking steps to re-enter American business with a special-purpose acquisition company.

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  • Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
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  • SolGold Board Backs Jiangxi Copper’s Sweetened Takeover Bid
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  • SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
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  • CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
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  • Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely
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  • City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
  • Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
  • Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
  • Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
  • SolGold Board Backs Jiangxi Copper’s Sweetened Takeover Bid
  • SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
  • CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
  • Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely
  • Iliad’s Joint Bid For SFR Assets Still Holds Promise, Top Executive Says
  • BNP Paribas in Talks to Sell Its Stake in Moroccan Bank BMCI
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