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Small Business Development Center to Host Networking: Social Distance Style

November 10, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University will be hosting an event to help others alter their approach to networking in the COVID-19 era.  In this […]

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Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

November 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University will be hosting several trainings this month. Join them to learn from experts, hear from other business owners, and keep […]

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Four Steps to Increasing Profitability

November 1, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

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 […]

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Missouri Small Businesses

October 23, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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Update on Missouri Economy Indicators

October 21, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

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 […]

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Preparing for a Possible Twindemic

October 21, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

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 […]

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Support Airport Drive Businesses

October 15, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

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 […]

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Arvest Bank to Host “Powered by Women” Virtual Event

October 14, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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Building Safe Earns FirstNet Listed Designation for First Responders

October 12, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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Counseling Associates of the Four States Adds New Wellness Master Mind Classes

October 12, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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