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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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On January 22, representatives from businesses, utilities, nonprofit, and city and county government attended a meeting of the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission to get an update on the tornado recovery efforts. The EF-5 tornado destroyed or substantially damaged 531 employers in the city and put more than 5,200 jobs at risk.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. In our Solar Power Employment category, Florida has surged into 2nd place and Ohio has joined the top 10. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO.