One Stop Hunting Shop Shoots for Success
By Dave Lindsey Columbus, Kan. – Outback Archery & Tackle began in a little shed behind Steve Burton’s house. “Hunting has always been a passion in our area,” he says. “When I was growing up, my family and I worked on our own hunting paraphernalia. But the technology on the bows keeps changing and I [...]
Apex Sets the Stage for Success
By Dave Lindsey Pittsburg, Kan. – Entrepreneurs are alive and well in America, despite difficult economic times. Todd Allison and his family of Progressive Products, Inc. are proof of that. For thirty-two years they have been producing a variety of products, starting with abrasion-resistant line fittings for pneumatic conveying — moving solid material by air. [...]
Pittsburg: Regional Economic Development Approach
by Vicki Wright Pittsburg, Kan. – “Pittsburg is a great place to do business,” said Pittsburg Economic Development Director Mark Turnbull. “The people, the partnerships and the workforce make Pittsburg an outstanding place for current and prospective businesses. The quality of place is remarkable, and the opportunity for education is unlike other southeast Kansas towns.” [...]
Neewollah Celebration
Independence, Kan. – SEKBJ attended the Grand Parade at the Neewollah celebration Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 where there were many arts and crafts vendors displaying their wares as well as a variety of food vendors. I finally decided upon a German sausage with sauerkraut and was not disappointed. The weather turned out to be perfect [...]
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Pittsburg Little Balkans Days
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SEK, INC. Manufacturer’s Forum held largest crowd to date October 27th
PARSONS, Kan. The Southeast Kansas, Inc. Manufacturer’s Forum was held Thursday, October 27th at the Parsons Municipal Building. The Forum covered National Labor Relations Board Regulations with Foulston Siefkin, LLP attorney Forrest Rhodes. Today’s Forum Partner was Constellation Energy, with a presentation on how companies can reduce costs with utility expenses. The October 27th Manufacturer’s Forum [...]
JENNIFER TRISLER NAMED AS PITTSBURG BRANCH MANAGER FOR FIRST FEDERAL
INDEPENDENCE, Kansas, October 30, 2011 The board of directors of First Federal announced that it has named Jennifer Trisler as Branch Manager of its Pittsburg office. Ms. Trisler will manage the daily operations of the Pittsburg branch and is responsible for loan originations in that market. Jennifer has been employed with First Federal since the [...]
KANSASWORKS Mobile Center Hosts Recruiting Event For Operator Trainees in Coffeyville
Coffeyville- The KANSASWORKS Mobile Center will be hosting a recruiting event for Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing, LLC on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The mobile unit will be set up in the parking lot near the intersection of highways 166 [...]
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