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| MSSU radio announces new partnership with classical station |
| Posted 7.3.2008 4:42:59 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
Wake Forest, N.C. - Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern State University and The Classical Station.org have announced a new partnership with 88.7 KXMS Fine Arts Radio International. The MSSU station will rebroadcast WCPE’s programs daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during school vacations, as well as at various times while classes are in session. "KXMS/Fine Arts Radio... |
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| Tri-State Motor acquires Wilcox Truck Line |
| Posted 6.27.2008 3:44:34 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — Tri-State Motor Transit Co. recently purchased Springfield-based Wilcox Truck Line Inc. Wilcox operates 55 tractors, owns more than 40 trailers, and operates several additional trailers owned by the U.S. Postal Service. Wilcox services mail routes in Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, and Tennessee and has hubs in Springfield, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Denver. The company... |
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| Dwight Douglas will serve as MSSU board chair |
| Posted 6.27.2008 3:40:30 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors elected Dwight Douglas of Joplin, to serve as chairman of the board for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Rod Anderson, Monett, was selected as vice chairman of the board. Jane Wyman, a Joplin attorney, served in this role the past year. Her current term on the board expires Aug. 30. Douglas was appointed to... |
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| Con-way announces 2008 'ALPHA' program participants |
| Posted 6.20.2008 4:18:59 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
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SAN MATEO, Calif., and JOPLIN, Mo. — Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) announced June 18 the second enterprise- wide class to be enrolled in the ALPHA development program, a three year curriculum for selected employees that provides training and education to prepare participants for potential future opportunities in executive management. "Con-way would not be the strong, progressive company... |
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| Vintage cars will be displayed in downtown June 24 |
| Posted 6.20.2008 4:17:22 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin's Downtown on Main Street will be sponsoring a vintage car rally on Tuesday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some 60 autos from the Vintage Car Rally Association will be in Joplin with more than 60 cars from 1948 and earlier makes. Car enthusiasts and novices alike will enjoy these unique cars from the past.
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| Enrollment for Law Enforcement Academy is underway at MSSU |
| Posted 6.20.2008 4:15:35 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — Enrollment is underway for the day and night sessions of the 600-Hour State Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy according to Wayne Thomason, head of the Criminal Justice Department at Missouri Southern State University. Upon successful completion of the academy, the Missouri Department of Public Safety will certify eligible students as Peace Officers in the state... |
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| McAlister Deli will open operations in Joplin in September |
| Posted 6.20.2008 4:14:43 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — McAlister's Deli is headed to Joplin. The deli will open in late-September near the intersection of 24th Street and Range Line Road and will be located in the new Park Plaza strip mall, which is currently under construction. McAlister's is a franchise operation offered by the McAlister's Corporation in Ridgeland, Miss. The Joplin franchisee is Craig Brothell... |
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| City to intervene in proposed water hike by the Public Service Commission |
| Posted 6.16.2008 1:24:27 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — The City of Joplin will get involved in the recent rate increase filed by Missouri American Water with the Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC is the governing body that determines utility rates and pricing for customers in Missouri. The rate proposed is a 32 percent increase. This follows closely on the heals of an approximate 63 percent increase granted by the... |
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| Empire District report quarterly earnings - elect officers |
| Posted 6.16.2008 1:22:35 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — The Empire District Electric Company directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32-centsper share on common stock payable June 15, 2008, to holders of record as of June 1, 2008. In 2008 first quarter results the company reported consolidated earnings of $7.0 million, or $.21-cents per share, compared with 2007 same quarter earnings of $4.5 million, or $0.15 -cents... |
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| New MSSU president will award 604 degrees at commencement |
| Posted 6.16.2008 1:20:10 PM by Joplin Business Journal |
| JOPLIN, Mo. — The speaker for the 50th commencement at Missouri will be will be Dr. Bruce Speck, the new president of Missouri Southern State University. Dr. Speck, only the fourth president in Missouri Southern history, took over in his new position in February of this year. The MSSU commencement will be held on campus, Saturday, May 17 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. A... |
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