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Published May 19, 2008 09:49 am -

Business: In Brief 05/20/08



Chamber group attends summit

Several members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce recently attended the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C.

The group included Scott and Nancy Hutson, owners of Cycle Connection in Joplin, and Kim Vann, business development director for the chamber.

Crossland begins‘green’ campaign

Crossland Construction Inc., a contracting company based in Columbus, Kan., recently announced its environmental sustainability program. The company is targeting several areas of its business, including improving fuel efficiency, starting a recycling program and conducting LEED certification classes.

The on-site recycling program will be the largest part of the “green” program.

BBC Electric earns award

BBC Electric Services of Crestline, Kan., has been named a recipient of the Public Works Project of the Year Award in a disaster or emergency situation for restoring power to Greensburg, Kan., after it was hit by a tornado on May 4, 2007.

The company worked with Professional Engineering Consultants to build a new electrical distribution system for the city.

The three-phase Greensburg project was completed in five months, seven months sooner than originally predicted. The design phase was completed in 100 days. It usually takes up to eight months.

People in business

Freeman Health System recently honored several employees for their years of service.

LaDean Reed was recognized for 50 years of service; Michael Mitchell, 35 years; Dorothy Andrews, Diane Jackson and Glenna Terry, 30 years; and Donna Brown, Bonnie McDaniel and Rhonda McFarland, 25 years.



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