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Ford Prolongs Shutdowns at Several U.S. Plants Due to Chip Shortage

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Prolongs Shutdowns at Several U.S. Plants Due to Chip Shortage
The auto giant is planning more downtime at five North American factories due to a global semiconductor shortage, further disrupting output of a popular SUV and the F-150 pickup.

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Grant Opportunity for Joplin Downtown Businesses

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

There is a grant opportunity available for local, downtown businesses through a partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration and Main Street Connection. This opportunity allows access to services that your small business has identified […]

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Silicon Valley’s Deal Machine Is Cranking

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Silicon Valley’s Deal Machine Is Cranking
Years into a boom for venture capital, deal flow and valuations are reaching new peaks, and among the biggest beneficiaries are the companies vying to become the next big social-media platform.

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Helping Hands Auction to Support Children in Foster Care

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA is hosting the Helping Hands Auction from 8:00 am on Friday, April 30 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, May 2. All proceeds from the auction go towards helping CASA […]

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Freeman Health System to Host Spring Hiring Fair

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Spring into a new career in healthcare! Join Freeman Health System, The Ozark Center, and Crothall Healthcare for a spring hiring fair on Friday, April 30 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Freeman […]

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Snarled Supply Chain Trips Up Small Businesses

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Snarled Supply Chain Trips Up Small Businesses
Shortages and delays in supplies are squeezing business owners. A Pennsylvania maker of packaging products even has trouble tracking down wooden pallets.

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BKD CPAs & Advisors to Host Seminar on Grants Management

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Join a panel from BKD CPAs & Advisors as they take a deeper dive into the common pitfalls associated with grants management in the nonprofit, higher education, and public sector industries. In this live discussion, […]

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The Job Market Is Tighter Than You Think

April 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Job Market Is Tighter Than You Think
Solid wage growth and unfilled openings point to much less slack than after the previous recession.

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Netflix Subscriber Growth Slows as Economies Reopen

April 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix Subscriber Growth Slows as Economies Reopen
Subscriptions at the streaming giant surged last year, but consumers are now looking to get out.

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Foxconn Shrinks Plans for Wisconsin Plant

April 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Foxconn Shrinks Plans for Wisconsin Plant
The contract electronics maker signed a new deal with the state to invest as much as $672 million, instead of up to $10 billion.

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  • Ackman’s Pershing Square Offers to Buy Universal Music Group for More Than $63 Billion
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