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Freeman Health System Helps More Than 30 Women Receive Free Mammograms at Mums and Mammograms Event

October 17, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – More than 30 local women received free mammograms during a key breast cancer awareness event held inside the Freeman Health System Wes and Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion on Saturday, October 12. As […]

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The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton County to Host Quarterly Coffee with the Captains on October 28

October 17, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton County invites the community to join them on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 am for Coffee with the Captains. Learn about your local Salvation Army and the work […]

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Missouri Southern State University Design Students to be Featured at Post Art Library Exhibition

October 17, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

On display through October 31, 2024, ‘Little Blue Books With New Looks’ works by Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) design students featured at the Post Art Library inside of Joplin Public Library. This event is […]

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PPG to Cut 1,800 Jobs, Shrink Costs With Sale of Architectural-Coatings Biz

October 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PPG to Cut 1,800 Jobs, Shrink Costs With Sale of Architectural-Coatings Biz
PPG agreed to sell its architectural-coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to private-equity firm American Industrial Partners for $550 million, and outlined cost and job cuts.

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McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce

October 16, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce
The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operations

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At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role

October 16, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.

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Phillips 66 to Close Los Angeles Refinery in Fourth Quarter of 2025

October 16, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Phillips 66 to Close Los Angeles Refinery in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The oil refiner said the unit’s long-term sustainability is uncertain and affected by market dynamics.

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Discover Financial, SEC Working to Resolve Misclassification Matter

October 16, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Discover Financial, SEC Working to Resolve Misclassification Matter
The SEC’s comments largely focus on the allocation of previously incurred card misclassification charges between revenue and expense, Discover said.

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BHP’s First Quarter Iron Ore, Copper Output Rises

October 16, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BHP’s First Quarter Iron Ore, Copper Output Rises
The Australian mining giant said it produced 64.6 million metric tons of iron ore in the three months through September, up 2% on a year earlier. Copper production rose by 4% to 476,300 tons, the company said.

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BBB Business Tip: Four Easy Ways to Keep Turnover Low and Employees Happy

October 16, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Exercise for small business owners: Imagine your employees as the headliners of a concert tour. Night after night, they play to adoring fans, thrilling the crowds, and consistently deliver out-of-body experiences. In short, they put […]

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