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MOKAN Partnership Announces Work Ready Community Certification for Jasper County, Missouri

December 7, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership coordinated regional economic development agencies and business and community leaders to introduce a proclamation by the City of Joplin recognizing Jasper County as the latest regional partner in the […]

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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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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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Heartland Pet Food Reaches Safety Milestone

October 15, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Heartland Pet Food has surpassed 2,000,000 hours without a lost time injury at their Joplin facility. This impressive milestone has taken place over the last 4.5 years. The team at Heartland Pet […]

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COVID-19 Missouri Economy Indicators

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The newest issue of the Missouri Economy Indicators is now available. Issue 13 explores how online job postings in Missouri have changed overtime in response to COVID-19. Access the brief here or view our full […]

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Missouri Department of Social Services COVID-19 Job Impact Survey

August 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Department of Social Services has released a job impact survey for input from individuals who are 18 and over.  The results of the survey will be used to help determine economic changes by […]

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AT&T Invests Nearly $30 Million Over Three-Year Period to Keep Joplin Connected

July 10, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – AT&T is proud to have the nation’s best and also fastest wireless network, as well as the largest network in North America. From 2017-2019, we invested more than nearly $30 million in […]

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Governor Parson Signs HB 2046 Expanding Licensing Reciprocity in Missouri

July 7, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – On June 6, 2020, Governor Mike Parson signed HB 2046 expanding license reciprocity provisions in the state of Missouri. “We greatly appreciate the committed effort and leadership of Representative Derek Grier […]

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COVID-19 Testing for Industry Security

June 22, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – Missouri’s citizens, businesses, and communities have all felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we pave the way toward economic recovery, it is important to remember that the health and […]

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$7.8 Million to Be Distributed Through Missouri One Start Program

May 5, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

Governor Parson Announces Missouri One Start Will Train More Than 42,000 Workers Statewide (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – On November 13, 2019, Governor Mike Parson announced the award of more than $7.8 million to 226 projects […]

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  • Sparklight Business Launches Mobile Service for Small Businesses
  • Kansas City University’s Vice Dean Robert Arnce, MD, Receives National Innovations Research Award
  • Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Presents The BOLD Women’s Summit, Powered by EaglePicher on November 10
  • City of Joplin Invites the Community to Celebrate the Reopening of Ewert Park on December 17
  • First Community Bank Promotes Olivia Thouvenell to VP, Branch Manager, and Lender
  • Moscow Seizes Japan Tobacco’s Russia Factories
  • Dolly Parton’s Manager Drops Lawsuit Against Singer’s Nephew
  • Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowls Event on November 12
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  • The Independent Living Center Announces Happy Walls Art Exhibit at Spiva Center for the Arts on November 19
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