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Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism Awareness Join Forces

February 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The 14th Annual Walk for Autism Awareness and Freeman Family 5K are uniting for a joint approach to raising funds in support of program development and scholarship assistance at the Bill & […]

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Commission Accepting Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards

February 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Historic Preservation Commission will accept nominations from the public for the 2021 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards beginning Monday, March 1, 2021. Nomination forms may be downloaded from the City of […]

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Ozark Center Utilizes Team Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment

February 25, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Every Body Has a Seat at the Table is the theme of this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness). It is a time to shine a spotlight on eating disorders by […]

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WeWork Co-Founder to Get Extra $50 Million in SoftBank Settlement

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeWork Co-Founder to Get Extra $50 Million in SoftBank Settlement
Adam Neumann is set to reap an extra $50 million and other benefits as part of an agreement to settle a bitter dispute he and other early WeWork investors have waged with SoftBank, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Facebook, Google Face ‘Strong Pipeline’ of Privacy Rulings in Europe

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook, Google Face ‘Strong Pipeline’ of Privacy Rulings in Europe
The privacy regulator overseeing Facebook, Google and Apple in the European Union expects to boost its tally of big tech decisions this year—and rejects complaints that its enforcement has been too slow.

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McKinsey Partners Vote Out Leader After Crises

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McKinsey Partners Vote Out Leader After Crises
The consulting firm’s partners voted to replace Kevin Sneader as its leader after internal dissatisfaction over steps he took following a series of crises for the firm, people familiar with the matter said.

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Verizon Spends $45.5 Billion to Top 5G Spectrum Bidders

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon Spends $45.5 Billion to Top 5G Spectrum Bidders
The cellphone carrier pledged a record sum to secure airwaves for faster wireless service in a $81 billion FCC auction.

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Children’s Center to Host Virtual Auction in Lieu of Annual Gala

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Since its opening in 1997, Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri has served more than 19,000 victims of child abuse. Although the world seemed to stop in 2020, child abuse did not. The […]

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Jasper County CASA Swears in New Advocates

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA will be swearing in their new class of volunteers on February 23. They have completed the 30-hour curriculum and will become official Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). After volunteers […]

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Lumber Prices Are Soaring. Why Are Tree Growers Miserable?

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lumber Prices Are Soaring. Why Are Tree Growers Miserable?
Sawmill operators are harvesting gains while Southern landowners are struggling with a surplus of trees. “I’m not making anything,” said one Georgia timber veteran.

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  • Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and EaglePicher Technologies to Host 33rd Annual Business EXPO on January 21, 2025
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  • Axel Springer’s CEO Wants His Latest Deal—but Can’t Find Anything to Buy
  • How Trump Spun a Social Network Into a Nuclear-Fusion Company
  • Why Fusion Is Considered Energy’s Elusive Holy Grail
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