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With Outcome Uncertain, UAW Claims Battery Plant Win

August 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on With Outcome Uncertain, UAW Claims Battery Plant Win
A contest over United Auto Workers union representation at a Kentucky EV battery plant of Ford Motor joint-venture BlueOval SK is coming come down to a handful of disputed ballots.

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Joplin Schools Named One of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2025 by Forbes

August 28, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Out of 75 businesses recognized for this achievement in the state of Missouri, Joplin Schools ranked #30, and is joined by only three other K–12 education institutions on the list for the entire state. According […]

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Towner Strategy to Host ‘Lunch & Learn: Demystify Facebook Lead Ads’ for Local Service-Based Businesses on September 3

August 28, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Webb City, MO) – Local entrepreneurs and service-based business owners will soon have the chance to cut through the confusion of Facebook advertising and walk away with a proven lead generation system. On Tuesday, September […]

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After Cracker Barrel Uproar, Activist Investor Seizes the Moment

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on After Cracker Barrel Uproar, Activist Investor Seizes the Moment
Activist investor Sardar Biglari, CEO of Steak ‘n Shake, has gone after Cracker Barrel on social media in his latest salvo against the family-dining chain.

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Nvidia Predicts Cooler Growth After Sales Record

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nvidia Predicts Cooler Growth After Sales Record
The world’s most valuable public company continued to capitalize on strong demand for AI computing, but its lackluster outlook stoked jitters about future demand.

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City of Joplin’s Annual Surplus Auction Set for September 13, 2025

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin’s annual surplus auction is set for Saturday, September 13. The auction will begin at 9:00 am and will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn at the Public Works Center (1301 […]

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FosterAdopt Connect to Host A Lady WhiskerBottom Whodunnit Gala Fundraiser on October 25

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

FosterAdopt Connect is excited to invite the community to their Lady Whiskerbottom Whoddunnit Gala on Saturday, October 25! This fundraiser will be hosted at Nexus, an OCH Event Center in Webb City where guests will […]

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Flexport, BlackRock Join to Offer $250 Million in Supply Chain Financing

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Flexport, BlackRock Join to Offer $250 Million in Supply Chain Financing
Flexport Capital’s expanded funds provide financing for rising tariff, inventory and logistics costs

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Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Heartland Patriots Festival, Wings & Wheels Event on September 6

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Freedom of Flight Museum, VFW Post 5293, and the Joplin Regional Airport are excited to invite the community to their Heartlands Patriots Festival on Saturday, September 6! Join them at the Joplin Regional Airport […]

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Mark Andol, Retailer Who Sold Only 100% Made-in-U. S. Items, Dies at Age 59

August 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mark Andol, Retailer Who Sold Only 100% Made-in-U. S. Items, Dies at Age 59
His store near Buffalo, N.Y., opened in 2010 and proved a magnet for tour buses.

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