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Etsy Sellers Strike as Site Ramps Up to Battle Amazon

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Etsy Sellers Strike as Site Ramps Up to Battle Amazon
More than 20,000 sellers on the digital marketplace have signed a petition against Etsy’s move to raise the commission it charges on each transaction. Some are also temporarily closing their shops in protest.

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‘Fortnite’ Maker Valued at Nearly $32 Billion

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Fortnite’ Maker Valued at Nearly $32 Billion
Epic raised $2 billion, the most for a videogame company in two decades, from investors including Sony.

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The White Pages: Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

And Then There Were Five With only five weeks remaining in the 2022 legislative session, the action in both chambers will continue to intensify as legislators try to pass legislation and get their priorities signed […]

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Vaccine Makers Pfizer, Moderna Hire New CFOs

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vaccine Makers Pfizer, Moderna Hire New CFOs
Pfizer and Moderna named company outsiders as chief financial officers as they look to deploy some of the cash they have generated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics All locations will be closed for Good Friday on April 15. Priority enrollment for summer and fall […]

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SBDC and Freeman Health System Partner for Wellness for Business Workshop

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Is your business searching for a retention or recruiting edge?  Workplace wellness is an attractive tool that helps businesses attract and retain employees. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University will […]

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Joplin CVB Event Marketing Grant Application Now Available

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB) announced that the guidelines and application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Event Marketing Grants is now available. These grants are designed to enrich the marketing reach of […]

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After Many Western Companies Fled Ukraine, a Holdout Adapts to Wartime

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on After Many Western Companies Fled Ukraine, a Holdout Adapts to Wartime
From renting a bomb shelter to tailoring shifts around curfew times, German auto supplier Leoni found ways to keep its factory running in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Elon Musk Reverses Decision to Join Twitter’s Board, CEO Says

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Reverses Decision to Join Twitter’s Board, CEO Says
The decision by the Tesla CEO, who spent much of the weekend tweeting criticisms, suggestions and apparent jokes about Twitter, casts new uncertainty over the relationship between the social-media platform and its largest shareholder.

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China’s Auto Sales Drop as Covid Restrictions Hit

April 11, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Auto Sales Drop as Covid Restrictions Hit
Sales fell more than 10%, with lockdowns in Shanghai and Jilin province affecting production and consumer purchases.

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