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Kum & Go raising money for tornado victims

Kum & Go raising money for tornado victims

Kum & Go is joining the American Red Cross disaster relief effort in Oklahoma.

Now through Friday, May 31, customers will have the opportunity to add $1 to each purchase they make.

Every dollar donated will go directly to the Red Cross for relief efforts.

Kum & Go has more than 400 stores in 11 states, including several here in Your Region 8.

ASU, MissCo EOC offering free "Website in a Day" seminar

ASU, MissCo EOC offering free "Website in a Day" seminar

The following story was submitted by Regina Bowman, Arkansas State University:

 

Arkansas State University’s Small Business and Technology Development (SBTDC) and the Mississippi County, Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission (MCAEOC) will host a free workshop entitled “Website in a Day,” Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The workshop will be in Blytheville at the MCAEOC Central Office, 1400 North Division Street.

Dollar General hosting career fair

Dollar General hosting career fair

 

Dollar General needs 10,000 new employees.

To fill that tall order, the company will host a career fair this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dollar General store located at 2118 S. Caraway.

Dollar General representatives will be available to discuss opportunities, receive resumes and discuss long-term opportunities with candidates.

The event is one of about 170 nationwide career fairs Dollar General will be hosting on Saturday.  For a complete list, click here.

ASU SBTDC to offer 4-night QuickBooks seminar

ASU SBTDC to offer 4-night QuickBooks seminar

 

The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center  (SBTDC) is offering a four-night hands-on “Introduction to QuickBooks” workshop beginning Tuesday, May 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development, 319 University Loop Circle.

Shopping for a job?

Shopping for a job?

 

Tonight you might want to update your resume and iron your best outfit.

The Region 8 Job Link Employment Expo will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mall at Turtle Creek.

Top employers from all across Your Region 8 will be meeting with candidates, including NEA Health System, St. Bernards, Nice-Pak, Apex Tool Group and KAIT-TV.

Bring your resume and dress for success.

Qdoba, Everyday Chef coming to Jonesboro

Qdoba, Everyday Chef coming to Jonesboro

Haag Brown Commercial announced Friday it has closed on a deal to bring a new restaurant and store to Jonesboro.

Qdoba Mexican Grill and The Everyday Chef will be located on Parkwood Drive facing Sissy's Log Cabin and Panera Bread, according to a news release from Haag Brown Commercial.

Nix Construction has already begun site work and completion is expected in late summer.

Call for vendors for 2013 farmers' market

Call for vendors for 2013 farmers' market

Last year shoppers flocked to downtown Kennett to shop for locally-grown produce and homebaked goods at the farmers’ market.

Organizers are hoping this year’s market, which kicks off Saturday, May 4, will be bigger and even better.

Vendors and the general public are invited to attend an informational meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Dunklin County Courthouse parking lot.