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Missouri Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern State University Presents Pitch Palooza 2024

February 21, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) invites the community to join them for their inaugural Pitch Palooza on Thursday, March 28!  Hosted in conjunction […]

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George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Preschool Story Hour on February 27

February 21, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument staff invite preschool families to preschool story hour on Tuesday, February 27 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Celebrate Black History Month with this family‐friendly program, held in […]

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Mercy Columbus Receives Transformational Gift, Paving Way for Healthier Future

February 21, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Columbus, KS) – A donor recognition event for Mercy Hospital Columbus took place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 3:00 pm, celebrating a transformative gift from Wes and Jan Houser that will impact the future […]

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Liberty and Missouri Southern State University’s Teacher Education Department Present The 2024 Golden Apple Awards

February 21, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Nominations for the 2023–2024 Golden Apple Awards are being accepted now through March 8, 2024, 5:00 pm CST. This is the 39th year for this popular program, which recognizes instructional excellence in […]

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Glencore Earnings Tumble on Lower Energy Prices

February 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Glencore Earnings Tumble on Lower Energy Prices
Glencore’s full-year adjusted earnings came in at $17.1 billion after coal prices retreated from the record highs that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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BAE Systems Sees Sales Growth as Global Conflicts Mount

February 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BAE Systems Sees Sales Growth as Global Conflicts Mount
BAE Systems said it expected sales to rise 10-12% this year as governments ramp up spending on military equipment, faced with escalating geopolitical tensions.

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Rio Tinto Annual Net Profit Falls 19%, Pares Dividend

February 20, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rio Tinto Annual Net Profit Falls 19%, Pares Dividend
Rio Tinto reported a 19% decline in annual net profit and cut its payout to shareholders following a drop in aluminum and copper prices.

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Orica to Buy U.S. Sodium Cyanide Producer Cyanco for $640 Million

February 20, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Orica to Buy U.S. Sodium Cyanide Producer Cyanco for $640 Million
Australian chemicals company Orica has agreed to buy U.S. sodium cyanide producer Cyanco from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management for $640 million.

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National Australia Bank’s First-Quarter Profit Fell

February 20, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on National Australia Bank’s First-Quarter Profit Fell
The bank said first-quarter revenue grew by 1% when compared with the average of the prior two quarters.

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Two Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

February 20, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Congratulations to two Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) seniors, Emalee Ro and Chengle “Lele” Qian, for being named National Merit Scholarship Finalists. With this year’s recognition, TJIDS continues a longstanding track […]

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  • Asia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families
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  • With Tourism Stalled, Hawaii Chases the Startup Wave
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  • Carlyle Joins $1 Billion Investment Round in Missile Startup Castelion
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  • FTC Warns Retailers on Using Private Consumer Data to Raise Prices
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  • Women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO’s Behavior Years Before Ouster
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  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
  • ALLO Fiber to Host Business-to-Community Trunk-or-Treat Event on October 14
  • Guaranty Bank to Host Free Roundtable Discussing SEO and Geofencing on September 24
  • Asia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families
  • With Tourism Stalled, Hawaii Chases the Startup Wave
  • Carlyle Joins $1 Billion Investment Round in Missile Startup Castelion
  • FTC Warns Retailers on Using Private Consumer Data to Raise Prices
  • Women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO’s Behavior Years Before Ouster
  • Crowder College Announces 2026 History Symposium Beginning September 3
  • Joplin Health Department Offering Vaccinations for Back-to-School Starting August 24
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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