By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University Benjamin Franklin once stated that without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. Easier […]
(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues […]
As past Missouri Economy Indicators briefs have shown, most small businesses have reopened since COVID-related disruptions emerged this spring, and revenue has begun to recover. However, firms still face challenges, including earning less in sales […]
Written by Galen Perkins is CEO of Express Rx, a pharmaceutical retailer with 20 store locations in eight states across the Southeast, including three in Carthage, Joplin and Webb City, Missouri. Running a successful business […]
Since April 2020, the Board of Trustees and the Economic Stimulus Committee have tried different events or games to help our local businesses while restrictions were placed on them. El Charros, Babes Drive In, Butcher’s […]
(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce they are hosting “Powered by Women,” a virtual Zoom conference designed to recognize and celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month and, specifically, female entrepreneurs in the […]
(Joplin, MO) – Following a rigorous review process, Building Safe is now FirstNet® Listed and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog. Building Safe is an emergency communication tool used by schools, churches, businesses, and other […]
(Joplin, MO) – Counseling Associates of the Four States in Joplin has announced the addition of personalized, one-on-one, health and wellness Master Mind Classes to its total service capabilities beginning in November. The non-therapy, educational […]
It’s never been more important to shop local, with small businesses struggling during the pandemic and economic downturn. The Joplin Globe will drive home the message about how people can help support their local communities […]
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is offering up to $6,000 to Missouri employers interested in initiating or improving workplace wellness policies and programs and making sustainable changes that support employee health […]
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