The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released personal income data for metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for 2008. The average increase for MSA personal income was 3.3 percent from 2007 to 2008.
The St. Louis MO-IL MSA had a personal income increase of 5.6 percent. Joplin closely followed with a 5.5 percent increase as the second-highest [...]
Employers with questions about recent changes or other issues pertaining to COBRA and HIPPA compliance may discover new insights at a full-day seminar planned for September 22nd in Joplin. The workshop is sponsored by Freeman Health System and Beimdiek Agency. Download a PDF flyer and registration form online.
The Neosho E-Conference accentuates Energy, Environment, and Economy by providing a forum for learning and discussion of energy efficient and environmentally sound practices to create economic opportunity and a sustainable future for the region. This year’s event is set for September 25-26 on the campus of Crowder College in Neosho.
The official E-Conference website includes preliminary [...]
News media seeking insights from the WIB continue to respond favorably to the message that the economic cloud has a silver lining. This latest feature from KODE-TV 12 in Joplin effectively tells the story on the impacts of unemployment, but also considers the angle that the downturn has an end in sight. The WIB [...]
CNBC recently announced America’s Top States for Business in 2009, ranking Missouri 4th in cost of business and 5th in cost of living. In addition, the state ranks 6th in transportation based on the value of goods shipped by air, land and water. Missouri’s overall ranking climbed from 24th in 2008 to 14th in 2009. [...]
Transforming foreclosed homes into rental properties for low-income citizens is the goal of a three-quarter million dollar grant on its way to Southwest Missouri. The Harry S Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC) won the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant to serve the four-county district for the regional planning commission.
HSTCC is one of seven grantees receiving a total of [...]
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced approval of Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) designation for the city of Mount Vernon. This designation will allow city officials to continue to move forward with economic development efforts.
“For Missouri’s economy to get back on track, we are committing ourselves to creating good-paying jobs and encouraging economic development,” [...]
The Tri-State Human Resources Association and the Joplin Chapter of the American Payroll Association announced their joint JoMO Regional Conference, set for October 9th. Freeman Business Center at 3220 S. McClelland Blvd. in Joplin is the location for the day-long conference.
Now in its 6th year, the 2009 JoMO conference includes breakfast and lunch networking, [...]