Friday, September 3rd, 2010

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5th annual eConference synergizes regional green interests

Sustainability and You is the theme for the 5th annual eConference, slated for September 24-25 on the campus of Crowder College in Neosho.  The conference targets business owners, community members, and educators with the latest on green trends and opportunities throughout the region. The eConference provides business owners the change to learn what other organizations are doing to be more green... [Read more]


Training grants strengthen local businesses and workforce

$452,000 in grants are slated to  train more than 1,600 workers throughout Southwest Missouri as part of the Customized Training Program.  In partnership with the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Alliance for Business between Crowder College and Missouri Southern State University provides the training to boost the output of incumbent workers. Companies to benefit from the training... [Read more]


Outsourced call centers return, to U.S. homes

National Public Radio recently ran a feature on All Things Considered on the trends of blending domestic sourcing and telecommuting.  This NPR feature further illustrates the value of the Rural Sourcing strategies underway to boost skills and expand employment opportunities throughout the Four-States region. NPR Online Article and Audio Link  Read More →


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