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Bennie Skelton Named 2026 WIX Filters Counter Professional of the Year
WIX Filters and Counterman have named Bennie Skelton of Crow-Burlingame’s Bumper to Bumper store in Neosho, Missouri, the 2026 Counter Professional of the Year. Skelton brings more than four decades of parts experience to the counter, building customer relationships that now extend across generations. His career reflects a commitment to helping customers and a determination to overcome challenges.
joplinbusinessoutlook.com
Ambassador Spotlight: Richard Huskey, Southwest Missouri Bank
Meet Richard Huskey, Lender – Vice President from Southwest Missouri Bank! He’s been a dedicated member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for 30 years. Richard has been actively involved as an Ambassador since 1998 and is a familiar face at Chamber ribbon cuttings. He brings a strong commitment to community, connection, and supporting the growth of local businesses. Get to know more about his Chamber experience in the Q&A below.
webbcity.net
Mid-Weston Autoworks breaks ground for new building in Webb City
Parcel is the last to be sold by the city on East Street. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday morning for Mid-Weston Autoworks at 705 N. East St. The business will be operated by Regan and Brandt Weston, who have already been doing general auto repair and performance enhancements in Purcell since 2022. They say they hope to be open at their new location by July 2027.
Springfield News-Leader
bestattractions.org
Northpark Mall in Joplin, MO once had six anchors. Now the city is weighing what comes next for the land
In 1972 Newman's left the downtown Joplin building it had used since 1910 and reopened in a new mall on Range Line Road. By 2000 Northpark Mall had six anchors. In 2009 Vintage Stock moved into part of the old Montgomery Ward building. Inside, customers could play video games or coin-operated arcade machines, and the store had a stage for concerts.
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Lamar couple finds healing through greenhouse business
LAMAR, Mo. (KOAM) - The Jenkins family's story is one of loss , and a slow kind of healing. Jessica and Bryan Jenkins are fairly knew to the floral industry, but over the past year of owning Lamar Greenhouse and Florist, they have learned that the business also means helping people through their hardest moments.