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Missouri Southern State University Announces Director of Communications and Introduces Director of Marketing

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to introduce its new Director of Communications Felicia Vaught and Director of Marketing Abby Morris. Morris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications from Southwestern College in […]

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University of Missouri Extension to Offer Childcare Provider Trainings

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

University of Missouri Extension is offering an upcoming training for childcare providers on Tuesday, January 28 with two different times to choose from. Both sessions are online only and administered via Zoom. There is one […]

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Quickly Taking Shape: Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital Plans Being Reviewed by State Officials

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – There’s been plenty of positive movement and momentum surrounding Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital since it was first proposed to 100-plus cheering residents last June. Freeman Health System, the region’s […]

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These EV ‘Battery Belt’ Towns Are Betting Trump Won’t Ditch Them

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These EV ‘Battery Belt’ Towns Are Betting Trump Won’t Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.

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ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ING to Focus on Organic Growth as Rivals Put Deals on the Table
ING is sticking to its plans to grow organically in the markets where it already operates, even as several European rivals turn to mergers and acquisitions to expand.

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Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.

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Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.

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WuXi Biologics to Sell Irish Vaccine Facility to Merck for $500 Million

January 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WuXi Biologics to Sell Irish Vaccine Facility to Merck for $500 Million
WuXi Biologics’ move to sell the facility could strengthen the company’s cash flow and margins as it navigates global uncertainties.

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Sewer Rate Adjustment Begins for City of Joplin Residents with April 2025 Billing Cycle

January 8, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Starting with their April 2025 wastewater bills, residents will see changes to their sewer rates. Following the recent rate study analysis of sewer operations, the Joplin City Council passed this change in December 2024. The […]

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JATSO Policy Board Public Meeting Set for January 16

January 8, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

There will be a public meeting of the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) Policy Board at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 16,in the Joplin City Hall’s Fifth Floor Floor Study, 602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri. […]

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  • Life-Size Gingerbread House to Debut at Downstream Casino Resort
  • City of Joplin Developing Plans for Public Transportation, Seeking Feedback from Employers by December 12
  • Joplin History & Mineral Museum to Host Several Contests, Christmas Open House on December 13
  • Stronghold Data to Host Voices of the Industry: A Dual Panel Lunch & Learn on December 18
  • Freeman Health System Announces Winners of 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade
  • Equinor Makes North Sea Gas Discoveries
  • Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Enter Exclusive Deal Negotiations
  • Two Types of Shoppers Are Powering Holiday Spending: The Wealthy and Deal-Hunters
  • Top Apple Executives to Leave, Adding to Recent Departures
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