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Casey’s General Stores, Governor of Missouri Mike Parson and Mayor of Joplin Ryan Stanley Mark Grand Opening of New Distribution Center in Joplin

April 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Ankeny, IA) – On April 15, 2021, Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY), Governor of Missouri Mike Parson, Mayor of Joplin Ryan Stanley, and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening […]

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Southern State University Presents Plans for LaunchPad

February 26, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

On February 22, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) unveiled plans for LaunchPad, a proposed, adaptive reuse of the former downtown Joplin library. This project will expand opportunities for […]

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Site Work Begins on Woodsonia Development that Brings Menard’s to Joplin

February 24, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Land that now sits desolate and uninviting will soon experience a promising renovation as work begins on the newest economic development project in Joplin, 32nd Street Place. This 70-acre mixed-used development will […]

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Missouri Partnership Announces Janelle Higgins as Vice President, Marketing and Communications

January 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(St. Louis, MO) – The Missouri Partnership announced on January 6 that Janelle Higgins has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Communications.  In this role, Higgins will expand Missouri Partnership’s video and visual strategy, […]

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BNSF Railway Announces Three New Certified Sites, Including Joplin, Missouri

December 15, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Worth, TX) – BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today awarded three new locations its Certified Sites designation. All three new sites will bring their respective state’s total count to two in Kansas, Missouri and Texas. […]

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MOKAN Partnership Announces Work Ready Community Certification for Jasper County, Missouri

December 7, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership coordinated regional economic development agencies and business and community leaders to introduce a proclamation by the City of Joplin recognizing Jasper County as the latest regional partner in the […]

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Economic Growth Tour 2020 Highlights

October 16, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Chamber and MOKAN Partnership hosted its annual economic growth tour on Friday, October 16th giving individuals a behind the scenes tour of Joplin. This year’s tour focused on the diverse business make-up of […]

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COVID-19 Missouri Economy Indicators

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The newest issue of the Missouri Economy Indicators is now available. Issue 13 explores how online job postings in Missouri have changed overtime in response to COVID-19. Access the brief here or view our full […]

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MOKAN Partnership Announces Fundraising Progress, New Website Launch, and New Staff

September 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – When the Joplin Regional Partnership was renamed the MOKAN Partnership in December 2019, it sparked several changes within the organization, including the start of a $2 million fundraising campaign and a newly […]

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Andrew Temm Named Business Development Coordinator for the MOKAN Partnership

September 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership is pleased to announce that Andrew Temm has been named the Business Development Coordinator. Temm is originally from Saint Peters, Missouri, but came to Joplin in 2006 to pursue […]

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