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The Missouri Career Center is hosting a Hiring Fair geared to serve employees affected by the pending closure of O’Sullivan Industries.  This much-anticipated event is slated for Thursday, June 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Lamar. 

Much of the affected workforce of more than 700 are comprised of employees with longevity and strong skillsets in advanced manufacturing operations.  The company has phased in the layoffs for the majority of the staff between April and July 2007.
 
To date, the list of employers participating includes: 
• Adecco Employment Service
• Advance Food Company
• Aegis Communications Group
• AT&T
• Barton Co. Memorial Hospital
• Buffalo Run Casino
• Dept. of Corrections - Cameron
• EFCO Corporation
• Express Personnel Service
• Hampshire Pet Products
• Heartland Behavioral Health
• La-Z-Boy Chair Company
• Leggett & Platt - Branch One
• Nevada Daily Mail/Ft. Scott Tribune
• Owens Corning
• People Link Staffing
• Prairie Pride, Inc.
• Precious Moments, Inc.
• Precision Aero Services, Inc.
• Quick Vent Windows
• Superior Industries
• Tyson Foods, Inc.
There is no charge for employers to participate, but advanced registration is a must as space is limited.  To sign up, complete the registration form and fax it to the Missouri Career Center in Joplin 417-629-3011.  For additional information, contract Tracy Lemmons at 417-629-3000 Ext. 237.  Emails can be sent to Tracy via tracy.lemmons@ded.mo.gov. 

> Download the Event Flyer (PDF) 

> Download the Registration Form (PDF)

> Map/Directions for Lamar’s Memorial Hall 

> Lodging and Travel Information for Lamar, MO

The annual Festival of Friends in Carthage has gained a reputation of connecting different cultures and showcasing their uniquesness as well as similarity.  The Carthage Multicultural Committee has opened the festival for local businesses and non-profit organizations to exhibit and connect with the participants.   The festival is slated for 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th at Central Park in Carthage.  For more information, contact Kate Massey at 417-359-8181 or send an email to cvb@ecarthage.com.