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BBB Business Tip: Interview Questions to Help Your Hiring Decisions

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Think about the moment a job candidate walks into the interview room or maybe joins your Zoom call. Are you prepared for the conversation that comes next? If picking the perfect employee out of a […]

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Amazon Tests TikTok-Like Feed in App

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Tests TikTok-Like Feed in App
The tech giant is testing a feature in its app that would show users a TikTok-style photo and video feed of products for shoppers to share with other users.

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City of Joplin Issues a Request for Information to Expand Broadband Network in the Community

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is seeking a broadband partner interested in helping the City bring fiber-optic broadband to every home and business in the city. The intention of this Request for Information […]

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George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Sixth Annual Storytelling Day on August 27

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host the 6th annual Storytelling Day event on Saturday August 27, 2022, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event celebrates the National Park […]

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Consumers Pay More for Less, Boosting Walmart, Home Depot

August 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Consumers Pay More for Less, Boosting Walmart, Home Depot
The large retail chains report stronger quarterly sales as prices rise and shoppers adjust spending.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Shares Surge Despite Liquidity Concerns

August 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bed Bath & Beyond Shares Surge Despite Liquidity Concerns
The retailer is trying to secure a $375 million loan to build liquidity as investors bid up its shares.

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Amazon Says FTC Is Harassing Jeff Bezos and Top Executives in Prime Probe

August 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Says FTC Is Harassing Jeff Bezos and Top Executives in Prime Probe
The company is accusing the Federal Trade Commission of excessive, unreasonable demands in its investigation.

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Amazon’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ Coverage to Be Tracked by Nielsen

August 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ Coverage to Be Tracked by Nielsen
Nielsen’s data is crucial for determining the value of commercial time.

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Midwestern Interactive Ranks 1935 in Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Private Companies

August 16, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Midwestern Interactive has been ranked 1,935 in the Inc. 5,000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. Featured in the September 2022 issue and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a […]

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Crowder College to Celebrate Five-Year Anniversary of Advanced Training & Technology Center

August 16, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Crowder College would like to cordially invite the public to the fifth anniversary event and ribbon cutting for the Advanced Training & Technology Center, a one-of-a-kind facility dedicated […]

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