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| Two PSU alumni receive Distinguished Service Award, three receive Outstanding Faculty Award |
| Posted 3.13.2009 12:49:01 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University honored two alumni with the Dr. Ralph J. Thomas Distinguished Service Award at the annual Apple Day ceremony March 5. Now in its 18th year, the Distinguished Service Award honors alumni who have demonstrated significant volunteer service to the PSU community. A pre-convocation reception in honor of the recipients was held at the Wilkinson... |
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| Empire District announces additional line of credit |
| Posted 3.13.2009 12:48:00 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — The Empire District Electric Co. (NYSE: EDE) announced March 11 that it has entered into a $50 million unsecured revolving credit facility, expiring July 15, 2010, with the following banks: UMB Bank, N.A. as administrative agent; Bank of America, N.A. as syndication agent; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as documentation agent and Arvest Bank. The new line of credit is in addition... |
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| Mount Carmel earns accreditation |
| Posted 3.13.2009 12:46:57 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| PITTSBURG, Kan. — Mount Carmel's Sleep Disorder Lab has been granted accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. "We've been working towards this achievement for nearly a year," says Dr. Michael Baker, medical director of Mount Carmel's Sleep Disorder Lab. "Academy accreditation is the gold standard of care in the field of sleep medicine. It lets patients know that... |
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| Arvest recognized by ABA |
| Posted 3.13.2009 12:45:40 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| Arvest Bank received national recognition for its contributions to the community at the Feb. 17 American Bankers Association National Conference for Community Bankers in Phoenix. The bank was recognized for its efforts in the Building with Habitat for Humanity category. "While it is wonderful to be recognized for hard work and an honor to accept this award at the conference on... |
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| Miami visitor information detailed in new guide |
| Posted 3.13.2009 12:44:45 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| MIAMI, Okla. — The latest in attractions, dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities offered in Miami, Okla., are featured in the newly released 2009 edition of the Miami Visitor Guide. The full color, 48-page guide will serve as a valuable resource for visitors planning to travel to Miami and the Ottawa County area. Complete with a new enhanced design and reader-friendly... |
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| High-powered precision: Kemlee Manufacturing Inc. |
| Posted 3.8.2009 9:39:09 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| By Austin Mayfield Intern GALENA, Kan. –– Kemlee Manufacturing Inc., a fabrication shop at 1404 Industrial Park, takes raw metals – sheets, tubing or bar – and cuts, bends and shapes them to customer specifications. Larry and Linda Edie started Kemlee, and the company has since grown to employ about 40 people. Kemlee has been in the fabrication business for over... |
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| Ferguson earns Annual Sales Production Award |
| Posted 3.8.2009 9:38:05 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — Carolyn Ferguson, GRI, SRS, realtor with RE/MAX Classic in Joplin, has qualified for the RE/MAX 100% Club Award for 2008, which honors successful agents in reaching a certain annual commissions goal. Her total sales volume in 2008 was $5,225,000. Nearly 17 percent of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this prestigious award in 2008. Ferguson has been working in the real... |
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| EaglePicher Technologies supplies silver zinc batteries to Raytheon SM-2 program |
| Posted 3.8.2009 9:31:55 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, an EaglePicher company and leading producer of batteries and energetic devices for the defense, space and commercial industries, announced March 3 that the company would supply silver zinc batteries to Raytheon Co. (NYSE: RTN) in support of its Standard Missile-2 program. "EaglePicher is proud to be a continued supplier to Raytheon's... |
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| Putting puzzles together Hillside Truss |
| Posted 3.5.2009 1:17:32 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
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By Joshua Babb Associate Publisher SENECA, Mo. — Nestled in the hills on U.S. Highway 43 just north of Seneca is Hillside Truss, owned by Guy and Sue Wilkes. Guy has been with Hillside for 13 years, serving as the owner for nine of them. Interest in the industry sparked Wilkes to get involved. "I was intrigued with the industry,"... |
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| Labette Community College receives $1M gift |
| Posted 3.5.2009 1:16:40 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| PARSONS, Kan. — The Labette Community College Foundation and the Capital Campaign Steering Committee are proud to announce a gift from E.F. 'Sonny' and Sophia Zetmeir. Their generous gift of over $1 million is the first major gift toward building a new Health Science center at LCC. "Words can't describe this extremely generous gift," said LCC President Dr. George Knox. "The... |
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