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Freeman Designated Among Nation’s Healthiest Companies in 2020

January 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 1

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is being recognized by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) as a certified Silver Well Workplace for its organizational commitment to health promotion. The designation by WELCOA endows Freeman […]

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Trump Issues New Ban on Alipay and Other Chinese Apps

January 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Issues New Ban on Alipay and Other Chinese Apps
In the executive order, the president said the apps can access private information from their users, which could be used by the Chinese government.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Pay Jumped in 2020 as Remote Work Lifted Profit

January 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple CEO Tim Cook’s Pay Jumped in 2020 as Remote Work Lifted Profit
The executive’s cash bonus increased after Apple beat internal financial goals.

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Wyndham Destinations Buys Travel + Leisure From Meredith

January 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wyndham Destinations Buys Travel + Leisure From Meredith
The $100 million deal for the publication is intended to expand Wyndham’s business beyond its core vacation-ownership operations.

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Chinese Regulators Try to Get Jack Ma’s Ant Group to Share Consumer Data

January 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chinese Regulators Try to Get Jack Ma’s Ant Group to Share Consumer Data
Beijing is trying to get Jack Ma to do something the beleaguered billionaire has long resisted: share the troves of consumer-credit data collected by his financial-technology behemoth.

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GE Won’t Try to Claw Back Jeff Immelt’s Pay

January 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GE Won’t Try to Claw Back Jeff Immelt’s Pay
The board’s probe of accounting issues and the former CEO’s use of a backup jet didn’t find evidence to support shareholder claims of fraud and abuse.

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Joplin Public Library Hosts Winter Reading Challenge

January 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Do you miss our Summer Reading Program? To help with the waiting, Joplin Public Library is excited to announce their first ever Winter Reading Challenge!  This fun, self-guided program will run from […]

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January’s Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

January 5, 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. Start the new year out right and sign up for one today! QuickBooks Desktop: […]

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CEOs Urge Congress to Certify Biden’s Electoral College Win

January 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CEOs Urge Congress to Certify Biden’s Electoral College Win
Nearly 200 business leaders called for a smooth transition of power as President Trump and many Republicans continue to dispute the election outcome.

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Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan End Health-Care Venture

January 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan End Health-Care Venture
Haven, which had targeted innovations in areas such as primary care, insurance coverage and prescription drug costs, is shutting down.

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