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McKinsey Partners Vote Out Leader After Crises

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McKinsey Partners Vote Out Leader After Crises
The consulting firm’s partners voted to replace Kevin Sneader as its leader after internal dissatisfaction over steps he took following a series of crises for the firm, people familiar with the matter said.

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Verizon Spends $45.5 Billion to Top 5G Spectrum Bidders

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon Spends $45.5 Billion to Top 5G Spectrum Bidders
The cellphone carrier pledged a record sum to secure airwaves for faster wireless service in a $81 billion FCC auction.

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Children’s Center to Host Virtual Auction in Lieu of Annual Gala

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Since its opening in 1997, Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri has served more than 19,000 victims of child abuse. Although the world seemed to stop in 2020, child abuse did not. The […]

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Jasper County CASA Swears in New Advocates

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA will be swearing in their new class of volunteers on February 23. They have completed the 30-hour curriculum and will become official Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). After volunteers […]

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Lumber Prices Are Soaring. Why Are Tree Growers Miserable?

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lumber Prices Are Soaring. Why Are Tree Growers Miserable?
Sawmill operators are harvesting gains while Southern landowners are struggling with a surplus of trees. “I’m not making anything,” said one Georgia timber veteran.

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Site Work Begins on Woodsonia Development that Brings Menard’s to Joplin

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Land that now sits desolate and uninviting will soon experience a promising renovation as work begins on the newest economic development project in Joplin, 32nd Street Place. This 70-acre mixed-used development will […]

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FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 777 Jets With Pratt & Whitney Engines

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 777 Jets With Pratt & Whitney Engines
Pratt & Whitney engines on Boeing 777 jets will need to be inspected before those planes can fly again, according to an emergency order issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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GameStop CFO Resigns Weeks After Stock-Market Frenzy

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GameStop CFO Resigns Weeks After Stock-Market Frenzy
The videogame retailer didn’t provide a reason for Jim Bell’s exit.

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Facebook’s Tussle With Australia Over News Is Just the Beginning

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook’s Tussle With Australia Over News Is Just the Beginning
Facebook’s agreement with Australia’s government to restore news content to its platform comes as political leaders elsewhere have pledged to increase scrutiny on tech giants, and as news outlets plan to amp up pressure on the company to cut deals.

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Top Amazon Executive Jeff Blackburn to Leave Company

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Top Amazon Executive Jeff Blackburn to Leave Company
Mr. Blackburn’s departure after a sabbatical comes as CEO Jeff Bezos is set to become chairman and other leadership changes.

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  • Watered Gardens Ministries to Host Annual Evening of Hope Fundraiser on November 5
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  • YouTube Is Looking to Expand Into Audiobooks
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