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City of Joplin’s Recycling Center to Host Document Shred Event on April 6, 2024

March 20, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Many people may have personal papers that are no longer needed and are cluttering their houses, but fear of identity theft prevents some people from trashing or recycling these sensitive documents. To […]

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BBB Webinar: A Guide to Understanding AI

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Everyone has been talking about AI. Have you been thinking about what it can do for your business? Join the Better Business Bureau (BBB) St. Louis and Mix Media for an exclusive crash course on AI […]

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Reach for the Stars with Connect2Culture and Janet’s Planet on March 22

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Bring your kiddos to the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on Friday, March 22 for Connect2Culture’s out-of-this-world presentation of Janet’s Planet! Janet’s Planet Friday, March 22, 2024 | 6:00 pm | Series: Ignite […]

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Ben & Jerry’s Owner Loses Its Taste for Ice Cream

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ben & Jerry’s Owner Loses Its Taste for Ice Cream
Unilever plans to spin off its ice-cream business and could consider a sale, with 7,500 jobs potentially being affected.

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Deeming Mass Layoffs a ‘Failure of Leadership,’ One Company Fine-Tunes a Strategy to Avoid Them

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Deeming Mass Layoffs a ‘Failure of Leadership,’ One Company Fine-Tunes a Strategy to Avoid Them
Hologic, a medical technology firm, questions every new hire and redeploys staff to keep head count steady.

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George Lucas Endorses Disney and CEO Bob Iger in Proxy Fight

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on George Lucas Endorses Disney and CEO Bob Iger in Proxy Fight
The “Star Wars” creator and one of Disney’s biggest individual shareholders said Tuesday that he was confident in the company’s leadership in their battle against Peltz, whose hedge fund Trian Partners is trying to seize two board seats.

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Pfizer to Raise Around $3.5 Billion From Haleon Shares Sale

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pfizer to Raise Around $3.5 Billion From Haleon Shares Sale
Pfizer is raising around $3.5 billion from the sale of part of its stake in consumer-healthcare business Haleon

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Emery Sapp & Sons Premier Testing Laboratories Expand Footprint with New Joplin Facility

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) and Premier Testing Laboratories (PTL) announced their new joint location at 7389 E. Newman Road in Joplin, Missouri. The ribbon-cutting ceremony held March 8, 2024, marked a significant milestone […]

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International Paper Names KKR’s Silvernail to Succeed Sutton as CEO

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on International Paper Names KKR’s Silvernail to Succeed Sutton as CEO
International Paper has tapped Andrew Silvernail to succeed Mark Sutton as chief executive of the paper-products maker, effective May 1.

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Missouri Southern State University Board Approves New Food Science and Nutrition Degree Program

March 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) Board of Governors approved the creation of a new Food Science and Nutrition program Friday, which will allow for students to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree […]

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  • Kering Gets $690 Million for Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
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  • Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Editing
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  • Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
    December 15, 2025 Comments Off on Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
  • Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?
    December 15, 2025 Comments Off on Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?
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  • City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
  • Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
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