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2020 Arvest Foundation Grants Totaled More Than $230,000 in the Joplin Region

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – We are pleased to announce that the Arvest Foundation funded more than 40 grants totaling $232,500 to organizations serving Joplin and its surrounding communities in 2020. The additional communities served were Carthage, […]

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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP Amendment

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in […]

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MSSU Spring 2021 Recruiting Opportunities from Career Services

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University’s Career Services team would like to formally invite organizations and businesses in the Joplin area to recruit our students and alumni throughout the spring semester.  There will not […]

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SoftBank Turns $11 Billion Profit, Helped by DoorDash

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SoftBank Turns $11 Billion Profit, Helped by DoorDash
SoftBank Group rode red-hot stock markets to a big quarterly profit, largely on the back of investment gains at its Vision Funds.

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From Lightbulbs to 5G, China Battles West for Control of Vital Technology Standards

February 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on From Lightbulbs to 5G, China Battles West for Control of Vital Technology Standards
Whoever has control of industrial norms for telecommunications, electricity transmission and artificial intelligence is in a position to dominate. For years, Western countries had the whip hand. Not anymore.

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Super Bowl Ads Go for Comedic Catharsis

February 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Super Bowl Ads Go for Comedic Catharsis
Tuning into the nation’s emotional exhaustion, marketers look to brighten spirits ground down by the pandemic.

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Apple’s Talks With Hyundai Break Down

February 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple’s Talks With Hyundai Break Down
Talks with Hyundai Motor Group have failed to lead to an agreement for the South Korean auto giant to assemble vehicles for the iPhone company.

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Slow Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout, New Variants Shift Some Business Plans

February 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Slow Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout, New Variants Shift Some Business Plans
The rollout and new variants are pushing back CEO expectations for when consumers will return en masse to traveling, eating out and shopping in stores.

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U.S. Added 49,000 Jobs in January

February 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Added 49,000 Jobs in January
The small gain returned growth to the labor market after a one-month dip. The unemployment rate fell to 6.3%.

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Temporary Jobs Propped Up January Hiring

February 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Temporary Jobs Propped Up January Hiring
Hiring of temporary workers accelerated last month, and without those gains U.S. employers would have shed payrolls for the second straight month in January.

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  • Joplin Fire Department’s ISO Rating Stays at 2; Department Remains in Elite Group
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products
  • Missouri Main Street Connection Convened at the Missouri State Capitol to Share 20 Years of Impact
  • Missouri Southern State University to Host 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL, and Collegiate Athletics Leader on March 2
  • Judge Rejects Government Request to Search Washington Post Reporter’s Devices
  • Paramount’s Newest Bid Could Open Door to Beating Netflix Deal, Warner Says
  • Trump Administration Weighs Requiring Banks to Collect Citizenship Info
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