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The BBB Invites You to the 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics on October 23

September 26, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies, charities, and students that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. TORCH Award winners must show […]

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Southwest Raises Revenue Forecast, Plans Share Buyback in Activist Battle

September 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Southwest Raises Revenue Forecast, Plans Share Buyback in Activist Battle
The airline’s first flights with assigned seats are scheduled to take off in 2026, among a series of radical changes Southwest is making to its model.

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The Addiction to Discounting at Michael Kors Is Exposed in Court

September 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Addiction to Discounting at Michael Kors Is Exposed in Court
The antitrust trial over Kors’s proposed merger with Coach-owner Tapestry shows how far the handbag maker has fallen.

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Commerzbank Confirms Independent Strategy Ahead of Talks With UniCredit

September 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Commerzbank Confirms Independent Strategy Ahead of Talks With UniCredit
The German lender said it planned to improve its profitability and boost shareholder returns as it grapples with a possible takeover attempt by Italy’s UniCredit.

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Fed’s Rate Cut Is Jolting Small Businesses to Spend Again

September 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fed’s Rate Cut Is Jolting Small Businesses to Spend Again
From restarting expansion plans to boosting marketing, some entrepreneurs are preparing for lower borrowing costs. Others say not so fast.

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H&M to Miss Margin Target as Higher Costs Hurt Earnings

September 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on H&M to Miss Margin Target as Higher Costs Hurt Earnings
H&M won’t hit a key profitability target this year but said sales momentum picked up through July and August before accelerating further in September.

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Ingram’s Magazine Recognizes Kansas City University’s Marc B. Hahn and His Impact on Missouri

September 25, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Kansas City, MO) – Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of Kansas City University (KCU), has been recognized as one of Ingram’s exclusive list of ‘50 Missourians You Should Know.’ Hahn’s visionary leadership has positioned […]

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Jackie Maier Named Director of Finance for Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

September 25, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that they have selected Jackie Maier as the Chamber’s new Director of Finance. The Chamber’s current Finance Manager, Debby Chaligoj, is retiring […]

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Connect2Culture Presents ‘Peter Rabbit & Friends’ on September 29

September 25, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to invite you and your family to hop over to the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on Sunday, September 29 to see Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Peter Rabbit & Friends! […]

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Predictive Maintenance Technologies to Host Lunch and Learn on October 17

September 25, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Predictive Maintenance Technologies (PMT) is excited to invite the community to a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event will take place at the Joplin Area Chamber […]

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