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.
Training grants strengthen local businesses and workforce
$452,000 in grants are slated to train more than 1,600 workers throughout Southwest Missouri
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 through the Four-States region.
Green business survey underway
The Heartland 411 partnership is seeking input from local businesses on green activities and the workforce needs of local employers
Local green firms featured in national magazine
Able Manufacturing and Assembly LLC along of EaglePicher, both of Joplin, are heralded as promising practices in equipment supply chain needed for alternative energy to excel, according to a recent national magazine feature.
New services on the menu at Missouri Career Centers
New "menus" of service are now online for Missouri's Next Generation Career Center initiative, including centers in Joplin and Monett.
The Road to Tomorrow’s Jobs is Not Yesterday’s Training
The economy is changing and legacy models no longer works for automobiles, for the media, for medicine. Why would we still accept an outmoded model for workforce training?
CNN Money profiles Rural Outsourcing and Joplin example
CNNMoney.com's small business column on July 8th profiled the Rural Outsourcing trend and listed Joplin, Missouri's branch of Onshore Technology Solutions as a prime example
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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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