Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area

Employer Advantage Expands Into Phoenix Market With Acquisition of Choice Employer's Resource

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Monday, June 15, 2020

JOPLIN, Mo., June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employer Advantage, an HR services company headquartered in Joplin, Missouri, has expanded into the Greater Phoenix market with the acquisition of Choice Employer's Resource in Mesa, Arizona.

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  • JOPLIN, Mo., June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employer Advantage, an HR services company headquartered in Joplin, Missouri, has expanded into the Greater Phoenix market with the acquisition of Choice Employer's Resource in Mesa, Arizona.
  • For Employer Advantage leadership, the concentration of small and mid-sized businesses in the Phoenix area made the market a natural fit.
  • Bowman and Winger will stay on as employees of Employer Advantage, continuing to work with and support existing and new Arizona clients.
  • Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than 400 companies and 10,000 worksite employees throughout the country, Employer Advantage is an IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO).

La-Z-Boy Announces Moves to Strengthen and Re-Align Business

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Production will be shifted to available capacity at the companys Dayton, Tennessee, Neosho, Missouri, and Siloam Springs, Arkansas plants.

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  • Production will be shifted to available capacity at the companys Dayton, Tennessee, Neosho, Missouri, and Siloam Springs, Arkansas plants.
  • These changes are expected to leverage efficiencies across the business, improve competitiveness and position the company to drive long-term value for all stakeholders.
  • Kurt L. Darrow, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said: "The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact.
  • As a result, we are confident we will emerge from the crisis with strength and remain a leader in the industry.

Casey’s General Stores, the State of Missouri and the City of Joplin Share Plans for New Distribution Center in Joplin, Missouri

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Caseys General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY), today announced it plans to build a new, state-of-the-art warehouse, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin, Missouri.

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  • Caseys General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY), today announced it plans to build a new, state-of-the-art warehouse, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin, Missouri.
  • Joplin is an ideal location for Caseys third distribution center due to its geography and ability to serve our growing market areas.
  • We appreciate the support from the State of Missouri and City of Joplin, and look forward to sharing more details in the future, said Ed Vaske, Vice President of Transportation and Distribution, Caseys General Stores.
  • We welcome Caseys distribution center to Joplin, said Mayor Gary Shaw, City of Joplin.

Check `n Go Grand Opening in Joplin, Missouri on November 19

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

JOPLIN, Mo., Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Check `n Go will open a new store at 925 S. Rangeline Road in Joplin, Missouri.

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  • JOPLIN, Mo., Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Check `n Go will open a new store at 925 S. Rangeline Road in Joplin, Missouri.
  • The grand opening celebration begins at 10 am on November 19 and will include free food from Jimmy John's, door prizes, giveaways and activities for children.
  • "The new location provides better access for our customers," says Check `n Go Director of Operations, Johnny McDonald.
  • The Joplin location replaces the previous Check `n Go store at 1010 S. Madison St. in Webb City, Mo.

AT&T Invests Nearly $30 Million Over 3-Year Period to Boost Local Networks in Joplin

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

JOPLIN, Mo., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --At AT&T 1, we've invested nearly $30 million in our Joplin wireless and wired networks during 2015-2017.

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  • JOPLIN, Mo., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --At AT&T 1, we've invested nearly $30 million in our Joplin wireless and wired networks during 2015-2017.
  • In 2017, AT&T made nearly 10 wireless network upgrades in the Joplin area.
  • "For Joplin to continue to thrive and attract new jobs and innovation, sustained investment by the private sector is crucial," said Gary Shaw, Joplin Mayor.
  • Our smart, highly secure solutions serve over 3 million global businesses nearly all of the Fortune 1000.