GIVE BLOOD MARCH 3rd in LAMAR and Receive an Ozarks Adventure Pass for FREE ADMISSION to Area Attractions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Lamar, Missouri - February 19, 2025 –Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with four area attractions to offer free admissions for lifesaving donors to help boost the region’s blood supply this spring. Successful donors in March and April will receive an Ozarks Adventure Pass, worth over $180 in value in free admission offers. The Ozarks Adventure Pass has tear-away
Ashley Walden joins CFO as VP of Community Impact
NEWS RELEASEDate:Feb. 13, 2025Subject: Ashley Walden joins CFO as VP of community impact Contact: Aaron Scott, CFO, ascott@cfozarks.org or 417-864-6199 The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has hired Ashley Walden as its vice president of community impact. She will start Tuesday, Feb. 18, to guide the CFO’s wide range of grantmaking and scholarship programs. Walden brings years of nonprofit leadership to the CFO, most recently as the senior development officer for the Mercy Health Foundation. She
Small Business Development Center At MSSU Presents Pitch Palooza 2025
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) invites the community to join them for Pitch Palooza 2025 hosted by Missouri Southern State University in partnership with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Crowder College and University of Missouri Extension. This is a free pitch competition open to all experience levels with tracks available for college students, pre-venture concepts, and participants who are ready to
Lamar Bank and Trust Announces Promotions
For Immediate Release January 31, 2025 Lamar Bank and Trust Announces Promotions Lamar, Missouri—Lamar Bank and Trust (LBT) is pleased to announce the promotions of two valued team members, Ciara Garfield and Crystal Wolfe. They have both demonstrated outstanding dedication and growth during their time with the bank. With 10 years of service at LBT, Ciara Garfield began her journey in 2014 as a part-time teller while attending college. She quickly transitioned into the role of Human Resources Assistant
Recovery Road new at Avenues of Mental Health
Introducing our new Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery Department, "Recovery Road," at Avenues of Mental Health. This new department is designed to provide flexible treatment options for individuals seeking recovery from Drug, including Opioid use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol abuse. This program includes services such as individual and group therapy, counseling, and support groups, all aimed at helping individuals maintain their sobriety while continuing with their daily lives. We also utilize our
Cox Barton County Hospital receives 2024 Press Ganey Awards
Cox Barton County Hospital is pleased to announce that it has received two Human Experience Awards: Pinnacle of Excellence Award® and the Guardian of Excellence Award® from Press Ganey, a leader in health care experience solutions and services. These awards are part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, based on patient experience performance. Cox Barton, a 25-bed critical access hospital, achieved both awards for its outstanding performance
Innovate SOMO brings successful Early-Stage Business Boot Camps to region.
For immediate releaseNovember 11, 2024Contact: Katie Kelly, Kelly-k@mssu.edu Businesses get the kickstart they need closer to homeInnovate SOMO brings successful Early-Stage Business Boot Camps to region. Start the new year right by building the skills you need to turn your business idea into reality! Starting a business is more than just a big idea—it requires the right set of skills, resources, and guidance to truly succeed. This is a specialty of the Missouri SBDC at MSSU. Thanks to grant funding
