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  • [ January 13, 2026 ] Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors Approves New Master of Social Work Program with Major Support from Freeman Health System Education
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BBB Business Tip: Boosting Your Business With Instagram

December 7, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

It’s not all vacations, pets, and dinner pics. Instagram has evolved into a go-to destination for learning more about products and keeping up with influential businesses, especially among young consumers. Nearly half of all Gen […]

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December 2022, January and February 2023 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

December 2, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Please note that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU, and the […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Use Google Ads to Boost Awareness

November 30, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Anyone who has ever typed something into Google’s search engine knows: the results at the top get the most clicks. That’s because, if done correctly, those results are ads designed to catch the eyes of […]

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Preparing for Success in 2023

November 29, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University In 1987, R.E.M. released the song “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It.” It may not be the end […]

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BBB Business Tip: Red Flags for Online Retail Scams

November 23, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

With the holiday season approaching, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to arm themselves with research and use credit cards to dodge scammers. Online shopping scam reports to BBB Scam […]

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Gentiva Hospice to Host Rebrand Event on December 1

November 17, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Join Gentiva Hospice, previously Avalon Hospice, for their Rebranding Celebration on December 1, 2022! New name, new look, same awesome team. Let’s celebrate becoming Gentiva Hospice! Drop by to catch up with your Gentiva family, […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Lean On Marketing Strategies for Demand Generation

November 16, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Want to grow your business? Get people to want your product. That’s the equation, but here’s what’s missing: the strategies that drive that demand. Those strategies are also known as demand generation and compared to lead generation, […]

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BBB Business Tip: Get Your Business Ready for the Holidays

November 10, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

The holiday season is officially here! This year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting a healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about inflation and economic uncertainty. However, between higher prices and staffing shortages, […]

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Crowder College Students Place First in Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit’s Pitch Competition

November 10, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College Webb City Management Students (Team Crowder), participated in the Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit’s Pitch Competition, which was organized by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by […]

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Missouri Small Business Development Center to Host Seminar on Exporting to Czech Republic and Central Europe

November 9, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce a special upcoming event that coincides with MSSU’s international semester: “Why Export to Czech Republic and Central […]

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