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Serotonin Centers Joplin to Host Grand Opening Celebration on November 6

October 7, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Serotonin Centers Joplin invites the business community to join them in celebrating their Grand Opening on Thursday, November 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm! Attendees can expect to enjoy light bites and beverages, an exciting […]

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A Devastating Fire at a Major Ford Supplier Will Disrupt Business for Months

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Devastating Fire at a Major Ford Supplier Will Disrupt Business for Months
The Novelis plant supplies about 40% of aluminum sheet used in the auto industry.

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U.S. Warehouse Vacancies Steady as Demand Rises With Less New Space

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Warehouse Vacancies Steady as Demand Rises With Less New Space
The amount of vacant warehouse space in the U.S. held steady around an 11-year high in the third quarter, but it didn’t expand for the first time in three years as demand rose and the amount of newly built space continued to fall.

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Joplin Regional Alliance for Health Partners with Codefi to Host Missouri’s First Vibeathon on November 8–9

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Regional Alliance for Health (JRAH) is partnering with Codefi to host Missouri’s first Vibeathon event as part of its HealthTech AI Software Studio initiative. Vibe coders are invited to join […]

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Paramount Buys Bari Weiss’s the Free Press for $150 Million

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount Buys Bari Weiss’s the Free Press for $150 Million
Weiss, who once said she was done with legacy media, is to take control of CBS News’s editorial vision, aiming for “news that reflects reality.”

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Freeman Health System’s Keenan Cortez Wins Prestigious National Community Award

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Keenen Cortez, a familiar face at Freeman Health System, has been honored with a prestigious award, beating out more than 300,000 fellow candidates nationwide. Cortez serves as Crothall Healthcare’s Patient Experience Manager, […]

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Verizon Names Lead Director Daniel Schulman as Chief Executive

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon Names Lead Director Daniel Schulman as Chief Executive
He takes the helm as the carrier contends with fierce industrywide competition that has put pressure on its pricing and ability to attract new customers.

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Bari Weiss’s Journey From New York Times Resignation to Top TV News Gig

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bari Weiss’s Journey From New York Times Resignation to Top TV News Gig
The former newspaper opinion editor and co-founder of the Free Press is now editor in chief of CBS News.

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Celebrate October with a Month of Connect2Culture Performances

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Ready for a month of live entertainment? Join Connect2Culture at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex throughout the month of October for an exciting lineup of performances. Read on for details! The Lord […]

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AMI Radio Group to Host ‘Expanding Your Business Seminar’ on October 14–16

October 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

American Media/AMI Radio & Marketing Group invites the business community to join them for their free seminar, Expanding Your Branding, on October 14–16! Business owners are encouraged to sign up so they can learn how […]

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