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Historic Preservation Commission to Honor Local Historians During Ceremony on June 15

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Historic Preservation Commission will present the 2021 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 15 in the main lobby of Joplin City Hall. The public is invited to attend. The […]

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Pro Musica Joplin Presents the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at Downtown Joplin’s Third Thursday

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Pro Musica, the region’s presenter of leading national and international classical chamber music and jazz, will welcome the Brubeck Brothers Quartet to Joplin on June 17. Even through the pandemic, Pro Musica […]

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Local Seniors Receive Golden Lion Award Scholarships

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Eight local high-school seniors were recognized as recipients of the Golden Lion Award during an event held Tuesday, June 8, at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). While there are many scholarships that […]

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Companies Push Employees to Prove They Are Vaccinated

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Push Employees to Prove They Are Vaccinated
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are among the employers requesting staffers to disclose their vaccination status as more offices reopen.

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U.S. Fight Against Chinese 5G Shifts From Threats to Incentives

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Fight Against Chinese 5G Shifts From Threats to Incentives
Washington is ratcheting up pressure on Beijing’s 5G ambitions overseas, offering financial incentives and other enticements to countries willing to shun Chinese-made telecom gear.

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Covid-19 Visa Backlogs, Travel Curbs Strain Businesses

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Covid-19 Visa Backlogs, Travel Curbs Strain Businesses
Pandemic-related travel restrictions are disrupting U.S. companies that rely on foreign professionals or seasonal hires who can’t enter the U.S., further pinching an already tight labor market.

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Ghosn Escape Helpers, American Father-Son Team, Plead Guilty

June 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ghosn Escape Helpers, American Father-Son Team, Plead Guilty
Americans Michael Taylor and Peter Taylor pleaded guilty in Tokyo to the charge of helping former Nissan Motor chief Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in a box aboard a private jet in late 2019.

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Chip Shortage Brings Frustration but More Business to Middlemen

June 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chip Shortage Brings Frustration but More Business to Middlemen
Businesses around the world need chips but can’t find them. Making matters worse is that the typical problem solvers—chip brokers and middlemen—find themselves in some cases just as empty-handed.

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Forget Going Back to the Office—People Are Just Quitting Instead

June 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Forget Going Back to the Office—People Are Just Quitting Instead
Workers are deciding to take on new jobs and careers as the economy rebounds, spurning a return to business as usual. Some are burned out from extra pandemic workloads and stress, while others prefer the flexibility of remote work.

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Why That Sofa You Ordered Isn’t Showing Up Soon

June 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why That Sofa You Ordered Isn’t Showing Up Soon
Even companies that have built domestic supply chains are running up against extreme shortages of goods and labor.

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