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Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Seeking Contestants and Sponsors

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is preparing for an exciting celebration of […]

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Guaranty Bank Promotes Courtney Carter and Sarah Everett to Vice President, Residential Lender, and Brett LaForest to Vice President, Consumer Lender/Underwriter

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Guaranty Bank is proud to announce several promotions within its mortgage and consumer lending teams. Courtney Carter, NMLS #2269118, and Sarah Everett, NMLS #2366701 have both been promoted to vice president, residential lender, and Brett […]

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Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on February 13

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on February 13 at 1:00 pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly the Victory […]

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Panama’s High Court Annuls CK Hutchison’s Canal Ports Contract

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Panama’s High Court Annuls CK Hutchison’s Canal Ports Contract
The Supreme Court ruled that terms granted to CK Hutchison to run two ports on the Panama Canal breach the constitution, dealing a blow to China’s influence in the region.

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The GameStop CEO Has an Audacious Plan to Clinch His $35 Billion Payday

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The GameStop CEO Has an Audacious Plan to Clinch His $35 Billion Payday
Billionaire Ryan Cohen said he is eyeing a major acquisition—and famed “Big Short” investor Michael Burry is cheering him on.

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Saks to Close Most of Its Off 5th Discount Stores as Part of Bankruptcy

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saks to Close Most of Its Off 5th Discount Stores as Part of Bankruptcy
All but a dozen of the roughly 70 Saks Off 5th stores will be shut, and the online business will wind down too.

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Southwest Now Charges for Seats. Next Stop: Quadrupling Profit

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Southwest Now Charges for Seats. Next Stop: Quadrupling Profit
The airline says its new economic model is critical to catch industry rivals, even if passengers have to pay more.

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Pro 100 REALTORS to Host Bloom Real Estate School from February 23 to March 5; Register by February 16

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a licensed Missouri realtor? Your path to a Missouri real estate license begins with PRO 100 REALTORS at their Bloom Real Estate program! Bloom includes the two courses required […]

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Trump Picks New Leader for Maritime Regulator

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Picks New Leader for Maritime Regulator
President Trump selected Laura DiBella, a former commerce secretary for the state of Florida, to lead the Federal Maritime Commission.

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City of Joplin to Host February 17 City Council Meeting at Missouri Southern State University’s Corley Auditorium

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin is announcing a change of venue for an upcoming meeting of the Joplin City Council. The second regular council meeting for February would normally fall on the third Monday of the […]

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