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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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Site Work Begins on Woodsonia Development that Brings Menard’s to Joplin

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Land that now sits desolate and uninviting will soon experience a promising renovation as work begins on the newest economic development project in Joplin, 32nd Street Place. This 70-acre mixed-used development will […]

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FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 777 Jets With Pratt & Whitney Engines

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 777 Jets With Pratt & Whitney Engines
Pratt & Whitney engines on Boeing 777 jets will need to be inspected before those planes can fly again, according to an emergency order issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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GameStop CFO Resigns Weeks After Stock-Market Frenzy

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GameStop CFO Resigns Weeks After Stock-Market Frenzy
The videogame retailer didn’t provide a reason for Jim Bell’s exit.

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Facebook’s Tussle With Australia Over News Is Just the Beginning

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook’s Tussle With Australia Over News Is Just the Beginning
Facebook’s agreement with Australia’s government to restore news content to its platform comes as political leaders elsewhere have pledged to increase scrutiny on tech giants, and as news outlets plan to amp up pressure on the company to cut deals.

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Top Amazon Executive Jeff Blackburn to Leave Company

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Top Amazon Executive Jeff Blackburn to Leave Company
Mr. Blackburn’s departure after a sabbatical comes as CEO Jeff Bezos is set to become chairman and other leadership changes.

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Upcoming Virtual Events from MOSourceLink

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

MoSourceLink has a great line-up of business-building events to keep you marching forward. Explore some great skill-building classes and networking events (all virtual, of course) to boost your biz and keep you heading in the […]

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Freeman Shares Recording of February Business Appreciation Event

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Did you miss out on Freeman Health System’s February Business Appreciation Event? You can catch the recording, which includes: Freeman Health System update from Freeman President and CEO Paula Baker. Keynote presentation about the COVID-19 […]

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Home Depot, Macy’s Expect Shopping Trends to Continue, for Now

February 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Home Depot, Macy’s Expect Shopping Trends to Continue, for Now
Home Depot has fared better than Macy’s during the pandemic as consumers have chosen home improvements over new clothes, but they say that could change if the health crisis eases.

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