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Freedom of Flight Museum to Welcome Santa at Joplin Regional Airport on December 13 During Annual Santa Fly-In

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Freedom of Flight Museum is excited to invite families in the Joplin area to join them as they welcome Santa Claus as the jolly toymaker flies into Joplin Regional Airport on Saturday, December 13! […]

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Amazon Delivery Company Owners Organize to Seek Higher Pay

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Delivery Company Owners Organize to Seek Higher Pay
The anonymous founders of the new group say Amazon’s policies have made it harder to earn profits from package delivery.

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CDL Group of Companies to Host Lunch-and-Learn About Commercial & Industrial Solar Battery, and EMS Solutions on December 11

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join CDL Electric on Thursday, December 11 to learn how your business can cut energy costs at a time when everything is on the rise. At their Lunch-and-Learn, CDL will discuss how incentives and economic […]

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Give the Gift of Life: Donate Blood and Receive a Cozy Blanket from Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is encouraging community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Donors who give blood in December at any CBCO donor center or mobile […]

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The Top 10 Reasons New Businesses Fail

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Top 10 Reasons New Businesses Fail
Entrepreneurs face all sorts of minefield when they launch a business. They would do well to keep these in mind.

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Post Art Library to Host 2025 Holiday Tea and Pet Supply Drive on December 13

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Post Art Library invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with their annual Holiday Tea on Saturday, December 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm! Join them […]

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Smiths Group to Sell Screening Technology Unit to CVC Capital Partners For $2.6 Billion

December 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Smiths Group to Sell Screening Technology Unit to CVC Capital Partners For $2.6 Billion
The U.K. engineering company said that the completion is expected in the second half of 2026.

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Svedka’s First Super Bowl Ad Will Be Made Primarily With AI

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Svedka’s First Super Bowl Ad Will Be Made Primarily With AI
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement.

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Retailers Are Snatching Up Real Estate Again

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Retailers Are Snatching Up Real Estate Again
Dollar Tree, Tractor Supply and other companies show a renewed desire to move into vacant space, despite economic hurdles.

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San Francisco Sues Food Makers Over Ultraprocessed Products

December 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on San Francisco Sues Food Makers Over Ultraprocessed Products
Food-company stocks sag after city alleges several suppliers knowingly manufacture and market harmful foods.

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