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Next Day Access opens Joplin and Springfield franchise in Southwest Missouri
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Next Day Access has opened a new franchise serving Joplin, Springfield and surrounding Southwest Missouri communities, expanding its mobility and accessibility footprint with a veteran-owned team.
Derrell Hartwick to lead Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce has named Derrell Hartwick as its next president and CEO after a national search.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace adds 10 new chapters to fight child bedlessness
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace announced 10 new chapters and new leadership roles for 10 existing chapters after a two-day training in Lehi, Utah, as the nonprofit pushes to reach more children without beds.
Restaurant Electrical Authority launches readiness program for restaurants
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Restaurant Electrical Authority has introduced a new electrical emergency-readiness program for restaurants, starting onsite service in four Midwest and Southern states while making online training and digital resources available nationwide.
Influential Women spotlights Shanjida Islam's healthcare leadership and philanthropy
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Influential Women featured Shanjida Islam, a Michigan-based healthcare management and consulting leader with nearly two decades of experience across administration, human resources, and state programs.
Vonda Crocker’s The Clinton Mafia mixes small-town friendship with crime mystery
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Vonda Crocker’s crime novel The Clinton Mafia follows seven close friends in Clinton, Arkansas, after a strange weekly fudge order leads them into an amateur investigation and a state police case.
The Haven Detox expands Tennessee addiction and mental health care
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The Haven Detox Tennessee is opening a residential treatment center in Madison as Tennessee faces major gaps in addiction and mental health care.
Katie McNeil leads merchandising strategy at PGA TOUR Superstore
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Influential Women is highlighting PGA TOUR Superstore Vice President of Merchandising Katie McNeil for her two decades of retail leadership, customer-first strategy and continued focus on learning.
TMF Health Quality Institute gives $145K to Meals on Wheels programs across five states
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TMF Health Quality Institute is expanding support for Meals on Wheels organizations with a $145,000 donation to nine nonprofits in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Farm Credit Mid-America publishes second Farm and Fun agritourism guide
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Farm Credit Mid-America has released the second edition of its free Farm and Fun agritourism directory, highlighting seasonal farm experiences across Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.
Char Murphy says AI can write stories but not heal them
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North Little Rock author Char Murphy used a recent appearance on The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast to argue that artificial intelligence can imitate storytelling but cannot replace lived experience.
Blue Zones launches Chaffee County well-being effort
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Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging and Blue Zones are launching Blue Zones Ignite in Chaffee County, Colorado, to assess community needs and build a transformation plan.
Travel South USA launches multi-state Southern Journeys itineraries
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Travel South USA and America 4 You have rolled out Southern Journeys, a new set of bookable itineraries designed to help international travel sellers package trips across the American South.
Hardhide launches ready-to-drink Southern whiskey cocktails
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Sidewalk Side Spirits is expanding Hardhide with two 5.9% ABV ready-to-drink whiskey cocktails now rolling out in four Southern states.
Alicia Kunert launches retirement coaching after healthcare career
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Alicia Kunert, a longtime Arkansas healthcare executive, is using four decades of leadership experience to guide people into retirement through Primetime Life & Health Retirement Coaching.
Most U.S. families are cutting back on meat and seafood as grocery prices climb
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A new MarketBeat survey of 3,042 U.S. households found that 62% have reduced the amount or type of meat, seafood or dairy they buy over the past year because of rising grocery prices.
Hot Springs HVAC company warns dryer vent fires rise in fall
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One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Hot Springs is urging homeowners in central Arkansas to inspect and clean dryer vents before heating season, citing federal data that shows dryer fires climb in the fall and peak in January.
Southern Professionals names former Walmart VP Doug Keiser to lead Bentonville team
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Southern Professionals has hired Doug Keiser, a former Walmart vice president with more than 35 years in retail, to lead its Bentonville team.
BillOfSale.app finds 11 states require bills of sale for private car sales
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A 50-state review by BillOfSale.app found wide variation in private used-car sale rules, including bill-of-sale requirements, notarization, deadlines and taxes.
Tabitha Balderas brings specialized PEO underwriting to WCF Insurance
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Tabitha Balderas, manager of the PEO Group at WCF Insurance in Bella Vista, Arkansas, is being highlighted for building specialized expertise in workers’ compensation underwriting for professional employer organizations.
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