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Railcar in Ohio Derailment Changed Hands Several Times

March 3, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Railcar in Ohio Derailment Changed Hands Several Times
The freight railcar that federal investigators say likely caused last month’s derailment in Ohio was handed off among four railroads before its fateful trip and was owned by a fifth company.

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BBB Business Tip: Seven Out-of-the-Box Employee Benefit Ideas

March 3, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

We are currently in the midst of the Great Resignation, and with over 4 million workers in the U.S. voluntarily left their positions in 2022, businesses of all sizes are struggling to attract and retain talent. […]

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VW’s Xinjiang Plant Is No Longer Making Cars Amid Human-Rights Concerns

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on VW’s Xinjiang Plant Is No Longer Making Cars Amid Human-Rights Concerns
A visit to the factory by the German car maker’s China head reignites criticism over its presence in a region where authorities face allegations of using forced labor.

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Macy’s, Best Buy Sales Decline, Reflecting Shopper Pullback

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Macy’s, Best Buy Sales Decline, Reflecting Shopper Pullback
Consumers pulled back on purchases of apparel and electronics in recent months while continuing to spend on groceries and other necessities, according to some of the largest U.S. retailers.

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Walmart CEO Plans to Stay in Role at Least Three More Years

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart CEO Plans to Stay in Role at Least Three More Years
With Doug McMillon, 56, Walmart’s fourth CEO since founder Sam Walton, decision to remain at the helm, the company has time to name his successor.

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Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers Update

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers (PAT) has been crack-a-lackin’! Read below to learn more about upcoming programs and initiatives. Kindergarten Bootcamp and Preschool Screenings We have launched our Kindergarten Bootcamp visits for children who will be […]

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Fox News Defamation Case Tests Reach of Press Protections

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fox News Defamation Case Tests Reach of Press Protections
Legal observers say Dominion’s lawsuit could overcome traditional free-speech defense for news media.

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First Friday Wineshare to Be Held at Pennington Station

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold the March First Friday WineShare on March 3 at Pennington Station (518 Virginia Avenue). WineShare is a unique networking opportunity that takes place from 6:00 to […]

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Business Checkup: Five Areas for Business Health

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University Every year I go to my doctor and get a checkup. My vitals are checked and compared with previous checkups and then […]

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The New Tech That Will Take Us Beyond the Smartphone. Maybe.

March 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The New Tech That Will Take Us Beyond the Smartphone. Maybe.
At the MWC 2023 mobile trade show, industry leaders are pitching all sorts of future technologies. We cut through the buzzword blabber.

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  • Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change
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