
Super Bowl LV and Rapha GOAT
(Joplin, MO) – Project G.OA.T. stand for the Global Offensive Against Trafficking and is an art-based awareness and support

Understanding Employee Retention Credit Tax Credit Opportunities for Businesses
It has been an exciting (and busy) start to the year following the passage of the new stimulus bill. The team at BKD CPAs

Missouri Southern State University to Host 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
(Joplin, MO) – The 21st annual Missouri Southern State University MLK Celebration to honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King

City Offices Closed; Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Holiday
(Joplin, MO) – In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 18, the Joplin City Council’s regularly

Freeman Welcomes New Robotic Urology Surgeon
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System welcomes urologist Dr. David Anderson. Dr. Anderson has completed more than a thousand

Connect2Culture Asks for Input on Joplin Area Audience Assessment
(Joplin, MO) – People are ready to experience live, in-person arts, culture, and entertainment (safely) again — and Joplin’s

Freeman Recognizes National Pharmacist Day
(Joplin, MO) – Did you know that Coca-Cola ®, Pepsi ®, Dr. Pepper ®, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists? Benjamin

The Importance of a Family Business Succession Plan
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm Over the holidays I found myself reading the charming

Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for January 2021
President’s Message Happy New Year to all our devoted theatre patrons. 2020 was quite a year, but we survived and

IT Modernization vs. IT Migration from OXEN Technology
IT migration and IT modernization are not the same thing, and we have to treat them differently. Should we try to do both

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing on January 22
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin and Jasper County Health Departments announced on January 11 that a community COVID-19

Crowder College Roughrider eNews – Jan. 11, 2021
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus. Please note that

AT&T Missouri New Year - New Career 24/7 Virtual Hiring Blitz Happening Now!
(Joplin, MO) – AT&T is currently hiring Retail Sales Consultants (not commission only) in Joplin, now with a $1,000

Member Spotlight: Springfield Quality Services and Midwest Mold Inspections
At a time when health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, Springfield Quality Services and Midwest Mold Inspections

Golden Apple Nominations Now Being Accepted
(Joplin, MO) – Nominations for the 2020-2021 Golden Apple Awards are being accepted now through February 1, 2020. This is

Jasper County CASA Hosts First 2021 Training Class
(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA is starting off the new year by training more community members to advocate for abused

Joplin Health Department Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Information
(Joplin, MO) – As most are aware, a vaccine from Pfizer and a vaccine from Moderna have been approved for administration

U.S. Chamber Update: Pandemic Relief Resources
(Washington, D.C.) – Late last year, Congress passed legislation providing $900 billion in additional pandemic aid and economic

Mercy Hospital Joplin Earns A Grade
(Joplin, MO) – Safety is always a top priority in health care, though never more so than in 2020. Despite the unprecedented

Missouri Partnership Announces Janelle Higgins as Vice President, Marketing and Communications
(St. Louis, MO) – The Missouri Partnership announced on January 6 that Janelle Higgins has been promoted to Vice President
