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Incubator Market Research Study
Southeast Economic Development Fund, Inc is currently conducting a market research study to determine the interest and need for a business incubator located in the SEED$ service area. If you or someone you know is interested in a business incubator please complete the survey below and share it with others who may have an interest. Click this link to take the survey now: https://forms.gle/rwJ8ok1sfSdy4B4z7Thank you for your ongoing support of Southeast Economic Development Fund, Inc.
Parkland Health Center Welcomes New Cardiologist to Medical Staff
Pervez Alvi, MD, FACC, is a board-certified Cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Alvi joined Medical Arts Clinic at Parkland Health Center in February 2021 and is currently accepting new patients at his practice. Patients aged 18 and above can visit Dr. Alvi for all conditions of the heart and vascular system. He treats heart attacks, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, ventricular tachycardia, aortic stenosis, high cholesterol disorders, and many other
MAC Hosts Virtual Jazz Festival
Mineral Area College (MAC) will host the 35th annual Mineral Area College Carol Moore Memorial Jazz Festival on Friday, March 12, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be a virtual event. Though it looks different from past festivals, the MAC Music Department is pleased to offer an alternative format festival this year in the form of a residency with Grammy-winning composer and pianist Arturo O'Farrill. He will present a lecture titled "Jazz as Global Citizenry" at 11 a.m. on
A Simpler Way to Post Jobs to Missouri Community Colleges for FREE!
Local employers seeking job-ready community college students and alumni have a new resource: the Missouri Community Colleges Jobs Consortium website, powered by College Central Network, Inc. (CCN). The website CollegeCentral.com/moccjobs makes it both free and easy for employers of all sizes to register once and then post an unlimited number of jobs to students and alumni statewide. Posted jobs will reach job seekers from Mineral Area College as well as East Central College, Jefferson College, Moberly
Truck Driver Training Scholarships are back at MAC
Mineral Area College (MAC) received $51,645 in U.S. Department of Transportation grant funding to continue to provide scholarships to the truck driver training program. The funding benefits current and former members of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses and children. The funding provides full scholarships of $4,695 to students in the truck driver training program at MAC through September 2021. The aid is available to Missouri residents who are current or former members of the United
Missouri Concession Contract Bid Opportunity IFB2021001081
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is seeking bid applications for the concession and ATV/UTV rental operation at St. Joe State Park in Park Hills, Missouri. The concession opportunity includes staffing and supplying merchandise for sales of food and beverage, ATV/UTV rental, supplies, and other merchandise. Visitation to the park is nearly 400,000 annually. Interested parties need to register on the official offeror list by contacting Chris Downing at 573-751-0875 or
Mu Extension to Provide Zoom Child Care Provider Training
University of Missouri Extension Human Development & Family Science Field Specialists are offering statewide virtual childcare provider trainings via Zoom starting February 23rd. Training topics will vary each week. Each class will be offered on Tuesday afternoon and repeated on Thursday evening of the same week to allow participants to choose the day and time that works best for them. Each class will provide two clock hours of professional development. Those interested must pre-register for the
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Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to begin vaccinations in Missouri Friday
Following the recent White House announcement regarding the launch of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 vaccine administration, Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services has learned that federal partners have selected 102 retail pharmacies to join Missouri in the effort to efficiently make the vaccine available to any eligible Missourian. “We welcome the opportunity to work with our federal partners and provide an additional avenue for Missourians to receive a COVID-19 vaccine,”
Parkland Health Center’s Sarah Freeman Named Our BJC Values Employee for January
Parkland Health Center is pleased to announce that Sarah Freeman has been selected as the Our BJC Values Employee for the month of January 2021. Sarah is a nurse on the medical-surgical floor and has worked at Parkland Health Center for two and a half years. Sarah’s nomination reads in part, “Sarah goes above and beyond her job requirements and she does it with a smile. She is continuously helping other staff such as PCTs, housekeeping, and charge nurses without being asked. She is a perfect example of
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MAC and Lee Mechanical Contractors Partner on Welding Apprenticeships
With the assistance of the Apprenticeship USA grant in 2017, Mineral Area College partnered with Lee Mechanical Contractors to develop a Registered Apprenticeship in Welding. Three and a half years later, they are now celebrating the first completed apprentice. Martin Hierro is a true success story for himself and for Lee Mechanical Contractors. According to Lee Mechanical Contractors HR Manager, Aaron Willard, “Martin’s hard work, dedication and attitude from the program has been exemplary. I’m glad
OUTDOOR Spring Hiring Event 2021
Mineral Area College and Missouri Job Center – Park Hills are pleased to announce the OUTDOOR Spring Hiring Event 2021 scheduled for April 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be hosting this outdoor event to serve our businesses and our community. The event will, again, be held on the campus of Mineral Area College in the Quadrangle. We feel that this change to an outdoor area will better allow us to follow safety guidelines, including the 6’ social distancing, as well as requiring masks of all
COVID-19 Community Vaccination in St. Francois County
Date: February 3, 2021 Registration is now closed for this Thursday’s mass vaccination clinic hosted by the St. Francois County Vaccine Coalition. All 2,000 available appointments have been scheduled with eligible individuals who registered through the coalition’s pre-registration website. The number of eligible pre-registered individuals far exceeded the number of available doses at this time. Additional opportunities will be made available in the coming weeks to continue to provide the COVID-19
Ribbon Cutting - The Yellow Rose Thrift Shop
We would like to CONGRATULATE The Yellow Rose Thrift Shop in Park Hills! Park Hills - Leadington Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors, and Investors were on hand to celebrate, via ribbon cutting, the grand opening of The Yellow Rose Thrift Shop on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Located at 227 West Main Street in Park Hills, The Yellow Rose Thrift Shop is owned by Mary Faulkner whose devotion is to provide good quality used merchandise to the general public. They offer books, pictures, toys, collectible
FREE FOOD - For All Central Students Age 3-18
Good News St. Francois County!! Beginning January 9, 2021, and every Saturday through the end of the school year, all Central Students ages 3-18 can receive free food. Food pick-ups will be from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at both Central Middle School, located at 801 Columbia Street in Park Hills, and Central Elementary located at 900 St. Francois Street in Park Hills. No registration is required. You will only be asked your child's first and last name. Drive-Thru and we will load your car. Meals include 7
The Chamber Benefit Plan
There’s Strength in NumbersA medical plan that lets small businesses join together for more plan options and lower rates Say hello to the Chamber Benefit Plan. A multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) designed for businesses like yours. When it comes to providing employees with cost-saving health care coverage, small businesses are at a big disadvantage compared to their larger counterparts. Because of their smaller size, their claims risk pool is spread out across a much smaller employee
