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Leggett & Platt Announces New Chief Financial Officer

June 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors appointed Benjamin M. Burns as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 21, 2023. Ben replaces Jeffrey L. Tate, who departed from his position effective […]

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Register Now for Advanced Manufacturing Expo on October 6

September 16, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

October is Manufacturing Month! Join MOKAN Partnership, and their presenting sponsors Blue Buffalo and General Mills, as they celebrate the innovative products made in Joplin at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo on October 6. This expo […]

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Joplin Area Ranks Among Best Places to Work in Manufacturing

December 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Despite losing roughly 7.5 million jobs nationwide since its peak in 1969, the manufacturing industry is still flourishing in some parts of the country, including Joplin. In its sixth annual study, SmartAsset analyzed data for […]

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Economic Growth Tour 2021 Highlights

November 19, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and the MOKAN Partnership hosted their annual Economic Growth Tour on Friday, October 22, giving individuals a behind-the-scenes look at Joplin. This year’s tour focused largely on the manufacturing […]

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Russel Metals to Acquire Boyd Metals

November 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Toronto, Canada) – Russel Metals Inc. (RS – TSX) announced on November 4 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a group of companies that operate as Boyd Metals (“Boyd) for US $110 […]

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MOKAN PARTNERSHIP, GENERAL MILLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST MANUFACTURING DAY 2021 EVENT ON OCTOBER 14

October 13, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin, MO – MOKAN Partnership and General Mills are teaming up with area chambers of commerce, the Workforce Investment Board, and Crowder College to host the Manufacturing Day Innovation & Opportunities Expo on Thursday, October […]

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Owens Corning Seeking Candidates for Open Roles

April 27, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Owens Corning Mineral Wool LLC is always seeking exceptional teammates. Working with exceptional people is how we have created and maintained a strong product pipeline for over 80 years. Bring your skills to Owens Corning […]

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Joplin Businesses Lead Viewer’s Choice Finalists

February 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The voting period for The Four States Finest, the viewer’s choice awards for KOAM-TV, FOX 14 and KOAM News Now, begins Thursday, February 18 and continues through March 7.  Viewers can vote for their favorite […]

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Food Solutions Company Grows and Invests In Joplin, Missouri

November 20, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

Refresco North America, a food solutions company, announced plans to expand in Missouri and invest nearly $7 million in its facility in Joplin. The new investment is expected to create 95 new jobs 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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