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Crowder College’s Business and Industry Training Opportunities for March and April 2021

March 3, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of business and industry training courses in March of 2021, as well as some courses in April and May. Computer Training: Microsoft Excel Level […]

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Rio Tinto Chairman to Step Down Over Destruction of Ancient Caves

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rio Tinto Chairman to Step Down Over Destruction of Ancient Caves
Rio Tinto said Chairman Simon Thompson would step down because of its destruction of two ancient rock shelters in Australia last year, bowing to demands from some investors for greater accountability for the incident.

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Six Dr. Seuss Books Are Dropped After Review Finds Imagery Offensive

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Six Dr. Seuss Books Are Dropped After Review Finds Imagery Offensive
The decision won’t affect Dr. Seuss’s best-known works, which publisher Random House Books for Young Readers and several booksellers said would remain available to customers.

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Kohl’s Is ‘Way Ahead’ of Activist Investors, CEO Says

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kohl’s Is ‘Way Ahead’ of Activist Investors, CEO Says
The retail chain said it would restart share buybacks and dividends and spend at least $550 million on capital expenditures during new fiscal year.

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Target Keeps Growing at Rivals’ Expense

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Target Keeps Growing at Rivals’ Expense
The retailer’s holiday sales rose solidly, capping off a year when revenue increased more than it had in the previous 11 years combined.

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Mercy and Humana Team Up to Expand Access to Virtual Health Services and Coordinated Care

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(St. Louis, MO & Louisville, KY) – Missouri-based Mercy and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have signed an agreement to expand patient access to virtual health resources as part of a broader, joint effort to provide more […]

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March’s Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Data Security for Your Organization Tuesday, March 2. 2021 | […]

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Daffodil Days at Freeman Benefits Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is holding Daffodil Days to help support cancer patients in need. The daffodil is a symbol of hope as a spring flower and marks new beginnings in a patient’s […]

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CVS, Walgreens Look for Big Data Reward From Covid-19 Vaccines

March 2, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVS, Walgreens Look for Big Data Reward From Covid-19 Vaccines
Chains are collecting data from millions of customers as they sign up for shots, enrolling them in patient systems and having recipients register customer profiles.

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Ant Group Boss Tries to Quell Employee Discontent With Promise of Eventual IPO

March 1, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ant Group Boss Tries to Quell Employee Discontent With Promise of Eventual IPO
The executive chairman also said the company would look for ways to help workers monetize some of their shares after the company was forced to call off its listings.

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