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BBB Business Tip: How to Make Wellness a Key Part of Your Office Culture

August 10, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

National Wellness Month is officially underway in August, and its arrival offers an opportunity to place a more concentrated emphasis on self-care, stress management and healthy routines, including practices that support mental health. Most individuals […]

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Samsung’s $1,800 Foldable Galaxy Phone Tests High-End Budgets

August 10, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Samsung’s $1,800 Foldable Galaxy Phone Tests High-End Budgets
The South Korean company unveiled its Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the smaller, lower-priced Galaxy Z Flip 4, as pricey devices defy an industry slump.

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Bethany Kendrick Named Director of Communications & External Relations at Missouri Southern State University

August 10, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Bethany Kendrick has been announced as the new Director of Communications & External Relations at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). Kendrick, who begins her duties on August 29, will serve as the […]

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United Airlines Puts Down Deposit on Flying Taxis

August 10, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on United Airlines Puts Down Deposit on Flying Taxis
United paid a $10 million deposit for 100 electric flying taxis being developed by Archer Aviation.

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Elon Musk Sells Nearly $7 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock Amid Twitter Uncertainty

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Sells Nearly $7 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock Amid Twitter Uncertainty
The billionaire suggested the stock sales were aimed at avoiding a fire sale if forced to buy the social-media company.

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BuzzFeed Expects Recession Fears to Pressure Advertising

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BuzzFeed Expects Recession Fears to Pressure Advertising
The digital media company posts 20% rise in revenue, boosted by sponsored-content growth.

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Judge Approves Blue Cross’s $2.67 Billion Antitrust Settlement

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Judge Approves Blue Cross’s $2.67 Billion Antitrust Settlement
The insurers, seeking to resolve a lawsuit filed by employers and individual policyholders, agreed to make payments and change certain practices that allegedly limited competition.

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Microsoft Curbs Spending on Travel, Gatherings in Bid to Reduce Costs

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Curbs Spending on Travel, Gatherings in Bid to Reduce Costs
Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood warned employees to keep an eye on budgets, with some spending on business travel, outside training and company gatherings being targeted in an effort to control costs in the current economic environment.

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Bart Starkey to Serve as Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is pleased to announce Bart Starkey as the new Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport. The position became open upon long-time manager Steve Stockam’s retirement in April of […]

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Ford’s New F-150 Lightning Truck to Get Price Hike

August 9, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford’s New F-150 Lightning Truck to Get Price Hike
The car company’s new all-electric truck is getting a price increase fewer than four months after it started shipping to dealerships for the first time.

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  • Freeman Health System Announces Winners of 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade
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