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Missouri Southern State University to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Lion Co-Op

April 12, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Join Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) for their Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 19. From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, they will have soup, bread, and dessert available at the MSSU North End Zone […]

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Ukraine War Pushes Steel Prices Higher

April 12, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ukraine War Pushes Steel Prices Higher
U.S. steelmakers are seeking alternative supplies of pig iron as shipments from top suppliers Russia and Ukraine grind to a halt.

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Elon Musk, Again an Outsider at Twitter, Emerges as Unshackled Wild Card for Company

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk, Again an Outsider at Twitter, Emerges as Unshackled Wild Card for Company
The Tesla CEO’s surprise decision not to join Twitter’s board gives the company less control over its largest shareholder, paving the way for him to press for changes and speak out freely as an activist investor.

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Etsy Sellers Strike as Site Ramps Up to Battle Amazon

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Etsy Sellers Strike as Site Ramps Up to Battle Amazon
More than 20,000 sellers on the digital marketplace have signed a petition against Etsy’s move to raise the commission it charges on each transaction. Some are also temporarily closing their shops in protest.

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‘Fortnite’ Maker Valued at Nearly $32 Billion

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Fortnite’ Maker Valued at Nearly $32 Billion
Epic raised $2 billion, the most for a videogame company in two decades, from investors including Sony.

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The White Pages: Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

And Then There Were Five With only five weeks remaining in the 2022 legislative session, the action in both chambers will continue to intensify as legislators try to pass legislation and get their priorities signed […]

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Vaccine Makers Pfizer, Moderna Hire New CFOs

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vaccine Makers Pfizer, Moderna Hire New CFOs
Pfizer and Moderna named company outsiders as chief financial officers as they look to deploy some of the cash they have generated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics All locations will be closed for Good Friday on April 15. Priority enrollment for summer and fall […]

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SBDC and Freeman Health System Partner for Wellness for Business Workshop

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Is your business searching for a retention or recruiting edge?  Workplace wellness is an attractive tool that helps businesses attract and retain employees. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University will […]

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Joplin CVB Event Marketing Grant Application Now Available

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB) announced that the guidelines and application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Event Marketing Grants is now available. These grants are designed to enrich the marketing reach of […]

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