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AAA Insurance aaamissouri.com
When you hear the term AAA, do you just think of maps or emergency road service? Many people enjoy the thought of onestop shopping when they need household and/or food items, but how many have thought about it for meeting travel, automobile, auto repair, financial and insurance needs? That’s right! AAA offers one-stop shopping for all these needs and more. AAA Missouri is a not-for-profit motor club serving AAA members throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana and Eastern Kansas. Originally founded in 1902 by 13 prominent St. Louisians as the Automobile Club of St. Louis, the Club has grown to more than one million members. AAA Missouri is an affiliate of the American Automobile Association which now serves more than 50 million members throughout the United States and Canada.
ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Company adm.com
Every day, the 30,000 people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) work to connect the harvest to the home, turning crops into renewable products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. At more than 265 processing plants and more than 460 sourcing facilities, we trade, transport, store and process corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. We are committed to the responsible, sustainable development of agriculture throughout the world.
American Family Insurance amfam.com
American Family Insurance is an 82-year old, Fortune 300 MultiLine Insurance Company, the third largest Mutual Multi-Line Property and Casualty Insurer in the nation with an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.
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AG Financial Solutions agfinancial.org
Affiliated with the Assemblies of God, we offer investment products, church lending and retirement accounts.
Americo Life, Inc. americo.com
Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Inc. is a multibillion-dollar life insurance company located in newly re-developed, Kansas City, MO. We take pride in our ability to offer some of the most competitive life insurance products and services in the industry. Americo was the first American company to offer life insurance for the lives of children, the first to advance death benefit moneys to sustain the life of a policy owner, and one of the first to introduce interest sensitive universal life insurance. Americo has a seasoned management team with industry experience from some of the nation’s top life insurance and financial services companies. We are a solid and secure organization with total assets under management of more than $5 billion, over $44 billion of life insurance in force and a bond portfolio, with its 99% investment grade.
American National Insurance Company anpac.com
ANPAC was incorporated in 1973 by American National Insurance Company and was created to serve the property and casualty insurance needs of the parent company’s life insurance customers. Chartered in 1905, American National Insurance Company has evolved into an industry leader, ranking among the largest of the more than 1800 life insurance companies in the United States. Today, the company and its subsidiaries provide personalized service to more than 3.3 million policyowners throughout 49 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, Western Europe, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Directly and through subsidiaries, the company offers a broad line of insurance coverages, including individual life, health, and annuities; group life and health; personal lines property and casualty; and credit insurance.
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Arrowhead General Insurance Agency arrowheadgrp.com
Things change and our program roster is no exception. Arrowhead is constantly evolving by adding new programs and carriers. With a humble beginning offering one product in one state, to our current national reach with an array of personal, commercial and specialty products - Arrowhead wants you to GROW with us.
The Around Campus Group
aroundcampusgroup.com University Directories is the nation’s premier campus publishing solutions provider and a leader of on-campus and mobile marketing. With 37 years of collegiate publishing experience University Directories provides over 500 students every year the opportunity to gain real-world experience in sales, marketing, and communications. Since 2005 University Directories has more than doubled in size and expanded its offerings with the addition of DistroMobile, a text messaging marketing and communication service and AroundCampus.com, the only online campus-centered coupon site.
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. aeci.org
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 875,000 customers. AECI’s mission is to provide an economical and reliable power supply and support services to its members with the vision of being the nation’s lowest-cost wholesale power supplier. AECI is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. AECI is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
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Aspen Contracting roofsbyaspen.com
Aspen Contracting, Inc. is the nation’s #1 ranked residential roofing contractor, and one of the top 10 overall roofing contractors when you include commercial, according to Roofing Contractor Magazine’s “Top 100”. With over 70,000 satisfied clients in 48 states, we are a fast-growing company committed to our employees and our customers. Aspen Contracting has an industry best A+ Nationally Accredited Rating with the BBB.
Bass Pro Shops basspro.com
Few businesses have had the opportunity to create and grow an entire industry where none existed before. In 1971, top anglers were continually frustrated by the lack of a consistent source for the specialized gear they needed to compete in the growing sport of tournament fishing. Starting with just eight feet of retail space in a Springfield, Missouri store, Bass Pro Shops began by offering a crude selection of the latest gear from the tournament trail. The rest, as they say, is history.... Today, outdoor enthusiasts around the world look forward to opening the mail and getting their favorite Bass Pro Shops catalog, while many enjoy visiting and shopping basspro.com. The Bass Tracker boat “package” revolutionized the marine industry, and huge boat showrooms are featured in every Bass Pro Shops store.
BKD, LLP bkd.com
Take your career to the next level at a national CPA and advisory firm. At BKD, we offer the resources you need to go as far as your talent will take you. Build your skills focusing on specific industries and service areas while delivering unmatched client service to high-profile companies and organizations. Take a closer look at BKD, a stable, growing firm that offers you competitive compensation, People First benefits and paid time off. Work with great people and experience rewarding career opportunities. Our approximately 2,100 CPAs, advisors and dedicated staff serve clients in 50 states and internationally.
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Brooks-Jeffrey Marketing, Inc. bjmweb.com
Brooks-Jeffrey Marketing Inc. is a company of writers, planners, technicians, artists, photographers and creative thinkers. In addition to these talents, every one of our creative staff members shares another skill ... professional salesmanship. Our clients rely on us to help sell their philosophy, their services and their products. We operate according to these principles: Represent and sell only those philosophies, services and products in which we can take pride. Know the product before we begin to sell it to someone else. Sell only what the customer needs or wants. Promise delivery only when we are certain we can deliver. Deliver creative solutions on time, on budget, and on target. Loyal service is a cornerstone of our business ... we insist on it from all BJM staff members and we give it to all BJM clients.
Buckle, Inc. buckle.com
At Buckle, we’re always looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals who can help drive sales and build relationships. But even more important, we seek exceptional people who share our passion for creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our guests. What will you get in return? The opportunity to build a career with a company that challenges you daily, values your contributions and rewards you for your efforts. Add in a fast-paced, energetic sales environment and a great mix of branded and private label merchandise and you’ve got Buckle.
Buckeye International, Inc. buckeyeinternational.com
Buckeye International, Inc. has a heritage that is marked with a history of quality products, profitable operations, and consistent financial strength. Buckeye has been at the forefront of the industry with training programs focused on specific customers and their needs. Our goal at Buckeye International, Inc. is to be the best manufacturer of branded maintenance cleaning products in the industry. With one of the most extensive product lines available in the cleaning and floor care industry; Buckeye defines quality through our economical, effective, and safer products.
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Burrell Behavioral Health burrellcenter.com
Burrell Behavioral Health is a private, non-profit organization comprised of over 1000 employees including Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Master’s level Psychotherapists, and numerous Substance Abuse Counselors, Community Support Care Managers, and Nurses working together to provide comprehensive behavioral health care for adults and youth in Springfield, Missouri. Burrell has 34 locations throughout Missouri with positions available in numerous rural communities due to growth.
Burns & Wilcox burns-wilcox.com
Burns & Wilcox has specialty insurance solutions to meet the needs of every client. Commercial Insurance: Burns & Wilcox has unlimited access to the broadest range of Commercial Insurance Coverage available. Personal Insurance: The most complete line of both admitted and non-admitted product solutions covering even the most unique risks. Professional Liability: Consider us your professional liabilities experts. Burns & Wilcox has professional liability coverage for businesses, organizations, and countless professions.
BWI Companies, Inc. bwicompanies.com
BWI Companies, Inc. is a wholesale distributor dedicated to providing quality products and topnotch service to the retail lawn and garden, grower and turf industry. BWI currently distributes lawn and garden products, horticultural products, and turf products to garden centers, farm & feed stores, hardware stores, grocery, regional multi-store outlets, greenhouse growers, nursery growers, landscapers, lawn & landcare companies, golf courses and other related outlets. BWI has a field sales staff over 125 strong and makes timely deliveries on its company-owned fleet. With over 600 employees company-wide, BWI remains a strong and viable supplier in the marketplace. With second generation leadership provided by co-presidents and CEO’s, Robert and Jim Bunch, BWI will continue to be built on providing its customers with TopNotch service and quality products at competitive values by professional people.
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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. chrobinson.com
As a global provider of multimodal transportation and produce services we operate through a network of more than 10,500 talented employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are the largest third party logistics (3PL) company in North America, and our services extend to more than 42,000 customers globally. Through our performance-driven culture and our proven track record of success, we’ve built a strong reputation as an industry leader. Voted by Fortune Magazine as one of “America’s Most Admired Companies,” C.H. Robinson is a great place to accelerate your career.
Camden on the Lake camdenonthelake.com
Camden on the Lake Resort, Spa, & Yacht Club at Toad Cove is the newest and most luxurious full-service Resort to open at the Lake of the Ozarks in nearly a decade. The Resort is located adjacent to the famous H. Toad’s and the Toad Cove Entertainment Complex, at the seven-mile marker of Lake of the Ozarks and covers over a quarter of a mile of shoreline. Hotel suites feature fireplaces, built-in flat screen televisions, stereo tuner and surround sound, DVD and CD players, Hi-speed wireless Internet access, kitchenettes, king size beds with high thread count linens, and more. Also featured are a 48 seat movie theatre, retail shops, a full service salon and spa, a fitness center, an open-air swimming pool with a swim-up bar, outdoor Jacuzzis, two onsite arcades (coming soon), and a sand volley ball court.
Centene Corporation centene.com
Centene Corporation is a national, publicly traded, multi-line healthcare company providing programs and related services to Medicaid beneficiaries including SCHIP, SSI, Foster Care and Medicare. In addition, Centene contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide innovative service combinations of health solutions which include behavioral health, life and health management, long-term care, managed vision, nurse triage, pharmacy benefits management and treatment compliance. Be a part of an organization committed to our members and our community.
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Cerner Corporation cerner.com
Cerner Corporation is a global healthcare information systems company with more than 1,500 clients worldwide and is the leading supplier of healthcare information technology. Cerner designs, develops, markets, installs and supports clinical and non-clinical information systems for the healthcare industry. Our passion for health care – our only focus from our inception – and proven vision and results are a testament to our commitment
Cintas Corporation cintas-corp.com
Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types throughout North America. Cintas operates more than 400 facilities in the U.S. and Canada, including 11 manufacturing plants and eight distribution centers that employ more than 31,000 people. Cintas has grown for 39 consecutive years, with fiscal 2008 sales of $3.9 billion, an increase of 6% from 2007. Net income for the year was $335 million, and earnings per diluted share increased 3 percent from $2.09 last year to $2.15 this year. Cintas was founded by Richard T. Farmer, Chairman of the Board. Scott Farmer was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2003 and Bob Kohlhepp serves as Vice Chairman.
City Utilities cityutilities.net
City Utilities of Springfield is a customer owned utilitiy serving southwest Missouri for more than 50 years with electric, natural gas, water and public transportation services. City Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH) citizensmemorial.com
CMH Mission: Caring for every generation through exceptional services by leading physicians and a compassionate healthcare team. CMH Vision: Be the first choice for customer focused healthcare to every generation. CMH Values: I am Positive, Respectful, Innovative, Dedicated, Empowered. Together we are CMH PRIDE.
Cleveland Chiropractic College cleveland.edu
At Cleveland Chiropractic College, you put health and healing into your own two hands. The science, natural philosophy and time-tested art of chiropractic combine to make it one of the most rewarding, cost-effective and fastest-growing health care professions in the world. Chiropractic care focuses primarily on spinal function and its relationship to the nervous system and good health. The chiropractor’s goal is to use spinal and extremity adjusting techniques, along with advice on diet, exercise and positive lifestyle choices, to help the body help itself. For more than eight decades, CCC has been the place to learn this science, philosophy and art. More than one in every 10 chiropractors practicing in North America is a Cleveland graduate. A career in chiropractic gives you the freedom to determine how, where and in what specialty areas you will practice — Cleveland provides you the balanced, flexible and practical education to excel. We also offer undergraduate and pre-professional programs that can accelerate your career in other health care fields.
Coleman Industrial Construction, Inc. cickc.com
5-Time NRCMA Safety Award Winner. Coleman was recently awarded its fifth NRC Safety Award, setting an industry-leading record in this category. Based on criteria established by the NRC Safety Committee, this award recognizes exemplary performance by companies (employees and management) in the creation of a safe work environment within the Railroad Construction Industry. NRC Contractor Safety Award Winner, Category 1 - Gold Level 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 KC Small Business Monthly 25 Under 25, 2007. Coleman Industrial Construction is proud to have been chosen among many other worthy candidates to receive this coveted award, recognizing 25 outstanding Kansas City area businesses with under 25 employees. Ingram’s Magazine Corporate Report 100, 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Kansas City, 2007
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CNH Reman LLC whyreman.com
A Subsidiary of SRC, manufacturing and manufacturing work.
Commerce Bank commercebank.com
At Commerce Bank, our people are most critical resource! We strive to recruit and retain people who are highly motivated, customer oriented, and share a vision of our common goals. We provide a working environment which encourages personal development and equal opportunity. We are a super community bank which stands behind our mission statement: Be Accessible, Offer Solutions, and Build Relationships! Commerce Bank is a multi purposeful bank offering a wide variety of career opportunities: Branch rRtail, Mortgage, Credit, Marketing, Brokerage, Bankcard, Leasing Commercial Lending, Corporate Services, Student Loans, Commerce Trust Company and many more!
Crosby MBA Program University of Missouri-Columbia mba.missouri.edu
The Crosby MBA Program at the University of Missouri is challenging and contemporary, flexible and friendly. Crosby MBA candidates come from all backgrounds, including science, engineering, liberal arts, business and health-related fields. About one-third of the 200 students in the program are international. Admission is in the Fall semester only. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority deadlines on January 15, March 1 and April 15 and July 31. Our admission standards are high and the curriculum is rigorous. It is designed to create business leaders for the future. Along with a strong focus on knowledge of the functional areas of business - management, marketing and finance - emphasis is placed on analytics and skills needed for successful careers in a global economy. Significant financial aid is available for highly qualified students.
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Cox Health Systems coxhealth.com
CoxHealth is about caring for our community by being your experts, friends and neighbors. That makes us the region’s choice for health care. CoxHealth is among southwest Missouri’s Choice Employers, according to Springfield Business Journal. The distinction rates companies on incentives, family friendly environment, people development and corporate culture. CoxHealth has also been named Employer of the Year by Ozarks Technical Community College. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent our PARTNERS values: Positive attitude, Accountable, Responsive, Teamwork, No excuses, Exemplary, Responsibility, Service.
Custom Powder Systems custom-powder.com
CPS seeks to provide the highest quality equipment and services. We are committed to continuous improvement of our comprehensive Quality System, endeavoring to exceed our customers’ expectations. This Quality System will be constantly challenged to ensure its continued suitability and effectiveness. We get results for some of the biggest companies in the world and we can do the same for you. Contact us today to learn how we can help you increase yields/productivity/profits, you’ll be glad that you did!
Dewey’s Pizza deweyspizza.com
Dewey’s Pizza is a full service, upscale casual, gourmet pizza concept with 17 locations located throughout the Midwest. We have been in business for 15 years. We are known for our inventive use of fresh and unique ingredients, our outstanding team oriented service approach and our warm neighborhood restaurant design. We pride ourselves on being a part of the communities we operate in and strive to make each location a neighborhood classic. Our operational leadership philosophy is geared towards servicing the needs of our staff, which in turn creates great guest experiences. We are looking for energetic, open minded and driven candidates with 4 years of college and/or supervisory or management experience in a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment.
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Daffron & Associates, Inc.
daffron.com
The Daffron Integration X Platform (iXp) suite offers comprehensive, browser-based solutions to utilities. Through its integration platform, Daffron provides utility companies the flexibility to deploy Daffron products with other best-in-class software, enhancing customer service and enterprise information management. Fundamental to iXp is its open standards-based architecture or serviceoriented-architecture (SOA). As an SOA based solution, iXp can freely exchange data and business logic with third party applications in real time, creating information to support business process automation, business intelligence and keeping common data synchronized. Daffron develops consumer information system (CIS), financial management system (FMS), material management system (MMS), e-Business, and staking/mapping solutions, and delivers Mobile Field Force, Incident Management and other critical applications.
Dillard’s dillards.com
Are you a professional person of integrity who enjoys working with the public, is outgoing, energetic, reliable and who wants to join a dynamic retailer? Dillard’s offers a very competitive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, dental/vision, paid vacation, retirement plan, and a generous employee discount.
Disney College Program
missouristate.collegiatelink.net/organization/disney-college-program-alumni-association/
To promote the Disney College Program and maintain an outstanding Alumni Chapter that serves the following purposes: • Assist in returning College Program participants to readjust to both campus and academic life while providing an outlet for sharing Disney experiences and memories. • Stay in constant and unceasing communication between all existing Alumni Chapters and Alumni across the country. • “Dream it. Do it. Disney,” with participation in the local community by volunteer and community service projects. • Recruit and prepare future participants embarking on the Disney College Program
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Document Solutions of Springfield, Inc. documentsolutionsinc.net
Document Solutions of Springfield has been an authorized Xerox Sales Agency since 1994. Owned by Greg & Lisa Tigges. Document Solutions provides a full line of Xerox document solutions, including copiers, fax machines, laser printers, digital copiers, multifunction devices, color copiers, color printers, DocuTech Production Publishers and wide format color inkjet printers. Since 2005, Document Solutions of Springfield has been recognized as one of the top 10 agencies in the country, and achieved Xerox’s President’s Club award. In 2009, Document Solutions of Springfield was the Number TWO mid size agency in the country. Document Solutions is a Xerox Platinum Authorized Sales Agent.
Dot Foods, Inc. dotfoods.com
Since 1960, Dot Foods has been delivering food products quickly and reliably from manufacturers to distributors all across the U.S. We don’t sell to the operator--our customer is the distributor. Dot brings distributors the largest selection of products of any foodservice redistributor. We offer over 60,000 quality products from 600 food industry manufacturers that our customers know and trust.
DST Systems dstsystems.com
DST Systems means different things to different people: Industry Leadership, Dynamic Associates, Solutions Provider, Technology Expert. We think a good business partner has all of these qualities. Founded in 1969 as a division of Kansas City Southern Industries, DST was established to develop an automated recordkeeping system for the mutual fund industry. DST has supported the industry’s continued growth and is the largest provider of thirdparty shareholder recordkeeping services in the United States today. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, DST is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: DST) that employs approximately 11,000 associates, both domestically and internationally.
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EFCO Corporation efcocorp.com
EFCO Corporation, headquartered in Monett, Missouri, is a national manufacturer of aluminum windows, entrances, storefront and curtain wall systems for commercial architectural applications. Our vertically integrated manufacturing process and 1,400 skilled employees ensure quality at every step. We focus on providing innovative custom solutions to design problems while adhering to budgets and other project concerns. Our background includes everything from historical replication work to cuttingedge new construction. We are dedicated to supporting the building community with products, services, and programs that promote outstanding commercial design. “Where windows are just the beginning.”
Echo Pest Control echopestcontrol.com
The mission of Echo Pest Control is to increase the standard of living and the quality of life for clients, employees, and the community through safe, dependable pest control service. Pests and Termites are more than a nuisance; they can be a serious risk to your home and family. Your safety is our number one priority. Echo’s progressive solutions provide customers with a pest-free environment and protect against unwanted invaders inside and outside the home. Our services come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Enterprise Rent-A-Car enterprise.com/careers
With annual revenues of $16.4 billion and more than 78,000 employees, Enterprise Holdings and its affiliates own and operate almost 1.4 million cars and trucks. Enterprise Holdings – the largest car rental service provider in the world measured by revenue, employees and fleet – and its affiliates together offer a total transportation solution and are all united by a common mission: To be the best transportation service provider in the world ... to exceed our customers’ expectations for service, quality and value ... to provide our employees with a great place to work ... and to serve our communities as a committed corporate citizen.
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Everest College everest.edu
Our Springfield campus offers men and women with career training and life skills needed to excel in their chosen field. We’ve designed each class to help you understand vital concepts quickly and easily. We can help you succeed through our: Hands-on Training, Dedicated Instructors with Real-World Experience, Small Work Teams and Career Placement Services The Everest Springfield campus is located close to the heart of the city with easy access from the Kansas Expressway. The campus is located on Sunshine Street, a main east and west artery of the city. The campus has spacious classrooms, lab rooms, a student lounge, and administrative areas.
Expedia, Inc. lifeatexpedia.com
Expedia, Inc. is the world’s leading online travel company, empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information they need to easily research, plan, book and experience travel. Expedia, Inc. also provides in-destination concierge service and activity desks for travelers. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com®, hotels.com®, Hotwire®, Egencia™, TripAdvisor®, Expedia Local Expert™, Classic Vacations® and eLong™. Expedia, Inc.’s companies operate more than 50 global points of sale with sites in North America, South America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Expedia, Inc. is a component of the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit expediainc.com/ (NASDAQ: EXPE). ***This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization. ***
Fastenal Company fastenal.com
Any overview of our company has to start with a look at our 2,600+ store locations and the 10,000+ people who operate them. When our customers think of Fastenal, they don’t think of some remote corporation; they think of the local “Blue Team” that serves them on a daily basis. Each store is a local, one-stop source for a spectrum of OEM, MRO and Construction supplies. That includes a broad core inventory of commonly used products, as well as items that are customstocked to meet individual customers’ needs. Local product and local people are the cornerstones of our value proposition. So when you hear us talk about our thousands of stores, remember that we’re not talking about how big we are; we’re talking about how local we are. And that’s what Fastenal is all about – using our corporate resources to be the best local supplier in every market we serve.
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Farmers Insurance Group farmers.com
Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Farmers is one of the largest and most respected insurance brands in the United States. Part of the Zurich Financial Services Group, the companies that comprise the Farmers Insurance Group rank as the third-largest Personal Lines property and casualty group in the United States. Foremost Insurance Group, acquired in March 2000, the industry in insuring specialty products such as mobile homes, motor homes, travel trailers and specialty dwellings. Bristol West Insurance Group became part of the Farmers Insurance Group of companies in July 2007 and is a leading provider of liability and physical damage insurance, focusing exclusively on private passenger vehicles across the U.S. Farmers is also a leading insurer of small- and medium-sized businesses and operates a large Life insurance company as well as a rapidly growing financial services company (Farmers Financial Solutions).
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City kc.frb.org
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers many challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the financial services industry. The financial services industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Legislative changes and technological innovation in communications and information processing are reinventing the way banks and other financial institutions conduct business. As a member of the Federal Reserve team, you will be offered diverse assignments that will challenge you and develop your skills. We reward strong performers with increasingly complex assignments and promotional opportunities. Individuals who demonstrate strong leadership skills may quickly take a lead role and may earn the opportunity to assume a leadership position within the organization.
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company/Allianz Group
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Allianz Group is one of the largest and most renowned financial services providers in the world representing an international network of strong brands with first-class products. We strive for commitment to excellence in our daily business, in our relationships with customers, shareholders, employees and society. The Allianz Group serves more than 78 million customers in about 70 countries. At Fireman’s Fund, you’re building a challenging career at the same time as bringing a sense of stability to people’s lives. You’re also contributing to our success and our reputation as a leader in the field with your skills and expertise. For this you are appreciated, acknowledged, and rewarded. We believe that if you hold on to great people, everyone wins. Just more proof that a career with Fireman’s Fund, isn’t just a good idea. It’s a smart move.
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Freeman Health System freemanhealth.com
Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri, is a 517-bed, threehospital system providing comprehensive healthcare and behavioral health services to more than 400,000 area residents from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
FOX-KRBK koplar.com
FOX KRBK is the home for all things FOX. We are proud to be part of the Springfield and Ozarks communities!
Freightquote.com freightquote.com
Freightquote.com® is the nation’s largest on-line freight brokerage providing freight management services for a large array of businesses. Based in Lenexa, Kansas (outside of Kansas City), Freightquote.com and its subsidiaries serve customers across North America. We have over 1,200 employees nation-wide; annualized revenues exceeding $500 million; and we continue to experience double-digit growth. Freightquote.com offers exciting career opportunities for individuals who want to be part of a dynamic, growing and innovative company. Our employees enjoy a workplace where they are encouraged to grow and are valued for their contributions. Freightquote.com has been named a “Best Place to Work” employer in the Kansas City metro area and strives to maintain an environment where our employees enjoy coming to work and making a difference. We offer a great benefit package, business-casual atmosphere, company sponsored activities, community volunteer opportunities, wellness programs, an on-site cafeteria, and amenities that create a positive work experience.
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Game Stop gamestop.com
Retail store for selling and purchasing video games.
Gold Mountain Communications, LLC gold-mtn.com
Gold Mountain Communications, LLC is a full service telemarketing firm handling the sales of vacation packages by some of the leaders in the timeshare industry. We strive to meet needs and exceed expectations every time with every client. Our commitment to producing the highest quality products and services for our clients is the key to our success. We emphasize finding creative, inventive ways to solve problems and implement solutions. We create a work environment that is respectful, fun, engaging, diverse, and rewarding for everyone. We strive to maximize the contribution of each staff member through training, mentoring, and the efficient, effective use of technology. We balance corporate success / profitability with personal pursuits, family commitments and community involvement.
Greg Olinger Insurance & Financial Group / Farmers Insurance olingerinsurance.com
Greg Olinger Insurance and Financial Group is one of the top Farmers Insurance offices in the country. We pride ourselves on our service and education in the industry and pass that along to our clients and prospects. We specialize in insurance for auto, home, motorcycle, marine, life, business, and investments. If you would like to be apart of a successful team that continues to grow, contact us today. We are located in downtown Lee’s Summit. Downtown Lee’s Summit won the award for the Great American Main Street Award. We are proud to be a part of this community of local businesses.
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Gragg Advertising graggadv.com/home/
Gragg Advertising is a full service direct response marketing agency, established in 1992. Working with a variety of companies throughout the United States, our clients see a quantifiable return on investment for their advertising and marketing dollar. Gragg specializes in direct response marketing focused on driving consumers to retail, education, legal, medical and industrial businesses. We combine traditional branding strategy with proven direct marketing tactics in order to create advertising that is both memorable and measurable. Gragg Advertising strives to positively impact the community in which we live and work. Our focus in community involvement is to build relationships, inspire philanthropy and promote goodwill both inside and outside the agency.
Grimco
grimco.com Grimco, Inc is a national wholesale sign supply company, specializing in traffic signs and blanks, digital media and inks, substrates, frames, stakes, and sign vinyl. We are an authorized equipment dealer for Mimaki, HP, Epson and Royal Sovereign. We are also distributors of Key Banner, Max-Metal, 3M Digital Media, 3M Commercial Graphics, 20-20 Inks, R Tape, and much more. We have 26 fully stocked locations nationwide and are proud to answer our calls live every day. Our constant goal is to provide exceptional service to our customers, coast-to-coast.
HealthMEDX, Inc. healthmedx.com
HealthMEDX offers a comprehensive and dynamic information system solution to the extended care market. We offer innovative, easy to use solutions that utilize web-based and wireless technology to assist in improving the delivery of care. HealthMEDX is the first company to provide a workflow automation solution along with a financial and clinical solution for long-term care and homecare organizations. These solutions assist HealthMEDX’s customers in providing the highest quality care possible while lowering costs and ensuring regulatory compliance. HealthMEDX is a leading provider of information system solutions to the extended care market. Our solutions address the needs of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, adult day care, CCRC, and homecare. We have a successful track record for product innovation and delivering quality service to our customers.
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Helzberg Diamonds helzberg.com
Helzberg DiamondsÂŽ, a retail and online jewelry merchandiser focused on customer service, was founded in 1915 and has more than 230 stores nationwide, featuring a wide selection of fine jewelry, including diamond engagement rings and wedding rings, precious gems and watches. Helzberg Diamonds takes pride in its history of offering exceptional value, exclusive designs and timeless jewelry. Helzberg Diamonds is based in North Kansas City, Mo., and is part of the Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., family of companies. We recruit grads for corporate headquarter positions, store sales positions, and summer internship positions. Corporate and internship opportunities can include positions in information technology, marketing, e-commerce, finance, merchandising, or other departments. Talk to our representatives to find out what opportunities exist or visit our job site www.Helzberg.jobs.
Henderson Trucking & Logistics hendersontrucking.com
Henderson Trucking and Henderson Logistics is a family owned and family oriented company located in Caseyville, Illinois (St. Louis, MO). The company was founded in 1978 and has over 400 tractors and over 550 temperature controlled trailers. All company operated tractors have Qualcomm Communication Systems installed to expedite dispatch and load tracking. Our mission is to profitably provide safe, premier transportation solutions to our customers. Our motto is “Pride Through Performance�.
HSHC Insurance, Inc.
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HSHC, Inc. is an insurance brokerage in south St. Louis, Missouri. Specializing in commercial property and casualty insurance, HSHC works directly with over 30 different national and regional insurance companies, like Travelers, the Hartford, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, and many more. HSHC also provides personal insurance services, including home, auto, boat, motorcycle, umbrella, health and life insurance.
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Hub Group hubgroup.com
Hub Group is a $3.1 billion asset light transportation company that provides comprehensive intermodal, truck brokerage and logistics services throughout North America. Hub Group arranges for the movement of its customers’ freight in containers and trailers. Hub Group contracts with railroads to provide transportation over the long-haul portion of the shipment and with local trucking companies for pickup and delivery. As part of its intermodal services, Hub Group negotiates rail and drayage rates, electronically tracks shipments in transit, consolidates billing and handles claims on behalf of its customers.
J.B. Hunt Transport jbhunt.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, we provide capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service. We were incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1961, and have been a publicly held company since our initial public offering in 1983. Our service offerings include transportation of full truckload containerizable freight, which we directly transport utilizing our company-controlled revenue equipment and company drivers or independent contractors. We also have arrangements with most of the major North American rail carriers to transport truckload freight in containers and trailers.
Insight Global, Inc. insightglobal.net
Insight Global is a premier technology staffing services firm, ranked as one of the top 5 fastest growing staffing firms for the past 6 consecutive years and named the 6th largest IT staffing firm in America. Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry. We have rapidly expanded from an Atlanta based start-up to one of the most successful IT staffing firms in America, with 34 offices nationwide and counting. Insight Global employs over 18,000 people each year in companies nationwide and currently boasts revenues over $700 Million. We plan to continue this growth trend by expanding to 50 offices nationwide, exceeding $1 Billion in revenue, entering into industries such as Finance/Accounting, Administrative and Healthcare staffing, and ultimately going international.
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Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. jackhenry.com
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JHA) provides integrated data processing and information management solutions to U.S.-based banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. In 37 years, JHA has grown to a 5,000-employee company spans across more than 40 locations and has been listed on the Forbes list of America’s 200 Best Small Companies. Since our inception in 1976, our company has succeeded and grown because of our focus and commitment to the financial industry and because of our most important resources – our employees. JHA strives to create an environment where employees can simultaneously achieve personal and professional goals. JHA is committed to a diverse, team-oriented environment that cultivates and encourages innovative ideas. Our motto is, “Do whatever it takes, do the right thing and have fun.”
Journal Broadcast Group
KTTS-FM/ KSGF / KSPW / KRVI journalbroadcastgroup.com
The Springfield Radio Operations believes strongly in serving listeners and advertisers with integrity and professionalism. They work hard to unite these two groups and create mutually beneficial programs that strengthen that bond. The Journal Broadcast Group’s Springfield stations are active and supportive members of the community, providing help when needed, and leadership when required. As an integral and proud part of the local community, Journal Broadcast Group’s Springfield operations have designed each of its stations to uniquely provide a platform that serves their three distinct customer groups: listeners, advertisers and employees. This is how they help demonstrate that Journal Broadcast Group truly is America’s Best Local Broadcast Company.
Karmak, Inc. karmak.com
Karmak, Inc. is a leading provider of computer business systems to the heavy-duty truck industry. Its profit-generating software serves warehouse distributors, service shops, spring shops, truck dealers and other businesses directly related to the heavy-duty industry. Karmak supports customer business systems in more than 1,800 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
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Knowledge Lake, Inc. knowledgelake.com
KnowledgeLake, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is the market leader in Microsoft SharePoint ECM products and solutions. KnowledgeLake is a three-time Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner and is recognized as the founder of the SharePoint document imaging marketplace in 2003. Equity funded by PFU Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd.), KnowledgeLake is a strong, stable, global company with over 2 million licensed users in 35 countries. KnowledgeLake is building a rich company culture where employee and customer satisfaction are its highest priorities. KnowledgeLake products enable organizations of any size to standardize on SharePoint as a powerful content platform for building and deploying rich solutions that satisfy many diverse business workloads. Long-term content viability, open standards, information worker productivity, and compliance are the key drivers of product design.
Kohl’s Department Stores kohls.com
Kohl’s was selected by BusinessWeek as one of the best places to launch a career for new college graduates. With more than 1000 stores, we are one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, and we’re continually introducing great new brands such as Simply Vera Vera Wang, ELLE™, Food Network™, and FILA SPORT®. The best part is that our growth means unlimited opportunities for you. If you are looking to start your career at a fast-paced retailer, what better place to start than at Kohl’s with store locations from Coast to Coast! Our store management internship and management trainee programs are rapidly growing, providing over 300 summer interns & 200 trainees, the opportunity to gain experience in the field of management in 2011.
Kum & Go kumandgo.com
At Kum & Go, we pride ourselves on not being a “typical” convenience retailer. Sure, we provide the products and services that you’d expect to find … we’ve got quality gasoline products, a wide selection of drinks and snacks, and we’ve even got fresh food to satisfy the cravings of our on-the-go customers. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. Kum & Go associates are passionate about serving the customers who visit our stores, and we know that if we want to be a great company, we need great people. At Kum & Go, we want to be the #1 convenience retailer in the U.S. We’re excited and motivated by these words from our president and CEO, Kyle Krause: “We want to be the best in the industry. We are doing a lot of things well, but we have to keep improving to get to where we want to be. We want to be a great company – doing the right things for our communities, our customers, and our associates.”
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KY3, Inc. ky3.com
KY3, Inc. is owned by Schurz Communications, Inc., South Bend, IN. The Schurz Communications family of broadcast and print operations includes five television stations, twelve radio stations, two cable television stations, 19 newspapers, one shopper paper, one phone guide and one commercial printing business. Each business is operated as a separate entity and has an independent management team. KYTV has been known for innovations from the beginning: We started with a remote broadcast in 1954 and purchased one of the nation’s first mobile video tape units in 1959. Our satellite news gathering truck allows us to broadcast from anywhere in the U.S., and our production truck is a literal studio on wheels that is frequently hired by major networks, including ESPN and Fox Sports. The KY3 facility is 34,000 square feet, with 45 miles of video, audio, phone and computer wire and was built at a cost of $7.5 million. KY3, Inc. currently runs four operations: KY3, KSPR, the Ozarks CW, and KY3 24/7.
L.J.Hart & Company ljhartco.com
L.J. Hart and Company is an investment banking firm located in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in Public Finance. The Company underwrites municipal bonds to help local governments including school districts, counties, cities, and others entities borrow money on a tax-exempt basis to meet capital facilities and equipment needs. L.J. Hart and Company has a long-term relationship orientation as opposed to one of individual transactions. Success is achieved through satisfied clients repeating their trust in our work and by referring others to the Company. Complete customer satisfaction is the goal of every person in every assignment. The Company has developed client relationships with more than 300 of the 524 School Districts in the state of Missouri.
Leggett & Platt, Inc. leggett.com
Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer (and member of the S&P 500) that conceives, designs and produces a variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes, offices, and automobiles. The 128-year-old firm is comprised of 19 business units, 18,000 employee-partners, and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 18 countries.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance libertymutual.com
Since 1912, we at Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed ourselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. Our delivery on this commitment is the reason we’re now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Lockton Companies lockton.com
Lockton Companies is one of the largest, most respected and experienced insurance brokerage firms in the country. We deliver insurance, surety, and risk management services to our clients with superior value. We also offer technologically advanced resources, global capabilities and a unique client-focused culture. These distinct characteristics put Lockton in a class by itself. Our mission is to be the worldwide value and service leader in insurance brokerage and risk management services. We live service! is our motto. We are committed to meeting client needs in the most timely and effective fashion, and with the same sense of urgency which our clients, themselves, feel. Rather than just solving problems as they arise, we work to anticipate needs and offer proactive recommendations.
Loren Cook Company lorencook.com
Since 1941, Loren Cook Company has stood as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of commercial and industrial air moving equipment. Whether it be a position in our state of the art engineering department, or one of our two manufacturing facilities, we offer an exciting and challenging workplace with a competitive salary package including fully paid health insurance for employees and dependents.
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MassMutual St. Louis financialguide.com
Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual also provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(K) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long term.
MAF - Mission Aviation Fellowship maf.org
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) serves people who deal with challenges due to isolation in regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America by providing aviation, communications, and learning technology services. MAF shares the love of Jesus Christ through aviation and technology so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed!
McLane Company, Inc. mclaneco.com
From the beginning, McLane has always been about innovation, integrity and leadership. We evolved from a small retail grocer in 1894, to a leading grocery wholesaler and distributor in the ’60s and ’70s, to a worldwide logistics powerhouse in the 1990s. Today, McLane is a supply chain services leader, delivering more than 10 billion pounds of merchandise to customers every year. We are frequently looking for talented people to join the McLane team. At any given time, we have multiple career openings at one or more of our dozens of nationwide locations. Qualified candidates should meet the listed qualifications, have a great work ethic, possess the ability to work in a warehouse environment and provide documentation of a stable work history.
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McKesson
mckesson.com/mckessononcampus McKesson is dedicated to delivering the vital medicines, supplies and information technologies that enable the health care industry to provide patients better, safer care. McKesson is made up of many businesses, all serving the health care industry. Our businesses fall into one of two primary categories: Distribution solutions. We are the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, distributing one-third of the medicines used every day. We supply more than 40,000 U.S. pharmacy locations, from Wal-Mart to the Department of Veterans Affairs to community pharmacies and hospitals. Technology solutions. We develop and install health care information technology systems that eliminate the need for paper prescriptions and paper medical records. Our software and hardware are used in more than 70% of the nation’s hospitals with more than 200 beds.
Mercy
mercy.net For nearly 150 years, we’ve lived the same mission as the Sisters of Mercy who founded our ministry. We have served in many communities, known by names like St. John’s, St. Edward’s and St. Joseph’s, but we’ve always been connected by our shared heritage and our commitment to caring for those we serve. Now our 38,000 co-workers who serve 200 communities across multiple states are on a mutual journey to get health care right. In upcoming months, we will simply be known as “Mercy.” All our locations and services will take the name, too. So whether you are seeing your doctor, visiting an urgent care or choosing a place to deliver your baby you’ll know we are using our collective expertise and resources to make your experience better. Everywhere and in every way that we serve, you’ll experience the same compassion and spirit you’ve always known with Mercy.
McNerney Management Group, Inc. barnesgrouponline.com/sub.php?page=aboutus
MMG, Inc. is an organization that strives to provide quality health care products, customer service, and agent services to assist the senior market in making the best health care choices for themselves. Between our two divisions, Senior Benefit Services (SBS) and Senior Marketing Specialists (SMS), we aim to be the premier provider of health care insurance to all communities and states that we serve while upholding our motto: “Quality of service is what makes us different.”
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MetLife
metlife.com Headquartered in New York, NY, MetLife and its affiliates offer a full range of insurance and other financial products and services. In addition to life, non-medical health and property and casualty insurance, MetLife is a leader in savings and retirement products and services for individuals, small businesses and large institutions. MetLife is the largest life insurer in terms of life insurance “in-force� in North America, and offers financial products and services to 88 of the Fortune 100SM companies.
Midwest Regional Bank mwrb.com
Midwest Regional Bank is a Missouri state-chartered full-service bank providing products and services to the retail, commercial and agricultural markets. Operating since 1894, Midwest Regional Bancorp has assets of over $205 million and has offices in Festus, Arnold, Chesterfield, Sunset Hills, Clayton, Kirkwood, Creve Coeur, Kansas City and Otterville, MO.
MidWest Family Broadcasting Group midwestfamilybroadcasting.com
MidWest Family Marketing is a sales and marketing firm that represents quality FM radio stations (KKLH, KOSP, KOMG, KQRA) in the Springfield, Missouri market (market #143). Like all quality organizations, it begins with people. Our MidWest Family Staff participates in constant training and professional development. As part of MidWest Family Marketing, our team of professionals has access to more training and professional development than any other radio group of any size! With this kind of expertise, we have proven ability to help your business grow and boost your profits. MidWest Family Marketing and its member stations can offer your business access to key groups of consumers; Baby Boomers, Yuppies, D.I.N.K.S., Tweeners and others. This broad coverage, geographic and demographic, gives you the power to maximize your advertising results.
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Missouri Department of Conservation mdc.mo.gov
The Conservation Commission is responsible for the control, management, restoration, and conservation of the fish, wildlife, and forest resources of Missouri. The Department is completely free of partisan politics and is considered a model conservation agency. Financing is primarily from the sale of hunting and fishing permits and a 1/8th of 1% sales tax voted by the citizens of Missouri to implement an expanded conservation program. Federal aid funds are also received from several sources. The Department has divisions responsible for Administrative Services, Design & Development, Fisheries, Forestry, Human Resources, Natural History, Outreach & Education, Private Land Services, Protection and Wildlife.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources mostateparks.com
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources is to protect, preserve and enhance Missouri’s natural, cultural and energy resources. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources was created under state reorganization July 1, 1974. The department serves all the state’s citizens through its involvement in environmental and resource-related issues of the day. The department deals with the critical area of energy, helps develop mineral resources in an environmentally safe manner, protects Missouri’s land, air and water resources and works to preserve the state’s historic and natural heritage through state parks and state historic sites.
Missouri Department of Youth Services dss.mo.gov
The Division of Youth Services (DYS) is the state agency charged with the care and treatment of delinquent youth committed to its custody by one of the 45 Missouri juvenile courts. DYS programs are established to provide the mandated services enumerated in Chapter 219.016 in the Revised Statutes of the state of Missouri. These services include assessment, care and treatment, and education of all youth committed to its care. Toward this end, DYS operates treatment programs ranging from non-residential day treatment centers through secure residential institutions. Additionally, DYS administers the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, operates an accredited school program, and maintains a statewide statistical database of juvenile court referrals. DYS is administratively organized into one central office and five regional offices.
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Missouri Society of CPAs mocpa.org
What is the Missouri Society of CPAs? MSCPA is the largest and most comprehensive professional development association for CPAs in the state of Missouri. Since 1909, the MSCPA has promoted and advanced CPAs in all segments of the profession – industry, education, government, and public practice. Nearly 10,000 CPAs are members of the Missouri Society of CPAs. Why Should A Student Join MSCPA? Networking/Events, Scholarships, Career Resources, CPA Review Course Discount, Free Publications, Free MSCPA Membership. MSCPA college student membership is complimentary to students studying accounting. Sign up today at www.mocpa.org.
Missouri State Highway Patrol mshp.dps.mo.gov
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency whose personnel are dedicated to equally and objectively providing service and protection, upholding the laws and Constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri to promote a safe and secure environment for the public.
Missouri State University Graduate College graduate.missouristate.edu
The Graduate College at Missouri State University offers over 70 Graduate programs, including: Graduate Certificate Programs, Master’s Programs, Specialist Programs and Doctoral Programs.
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Missouri State University missouristate.edu
Here are five important reasons Missouri State University stands above the rest: Missouri State University offers the opportunities and advantages of Missouri’s second largest university. Missouri State University offers quality academic programs that focus on the career success of our students. Missouri State University offers affordability and value. The Missouri State University campus is a comfortable place to live and learn. Springfield is a great place to be a college student.
Missouri State University - MBA Program mbs.missouristate.edu
In the world of higher education, MSU’s MBA program is proactive. We thrive on predicting change in a global economy and challenging students to embrace its opportunity. We honor traditional principles of business, encourage radical thinking and value the contribution of questions. Our program provides breadth and depth.The curriculum is structured yet flexible. With courses in marketing, management, finance, accounting, computer information systems and quantitative analysis, you will gain knowledge that enables you to follow your career passion. You can get a degree from any MBA program, but Missouri State University will give you the edge with superior leadership, marketability, networking and a global perspective.
Missouri State University Outreach Noncredit noncredit.missouristate.edu/testprep.htm
Missouri State Outreach Noncredit offers Test Prep courses for students looking to go to Graduate School. We offer test prep for the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In addition, we offer numerous free online and seated tutorial workshops.
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Modern Woodmen of America (Financial Consultants) mwacareers.org
MWA employs many young professionals that started with us straight out of college that have gone on to start and grow their own very successful business! Modern Woodmen’s mission is to improve members’ quality of life while continuing to grow in size and strength. Our financial services representatives fulfill this mission by: Playing a vital role in helping families realize their financial dreams; Having the tools, financial resources and local and home office support to serve the family and small-business market; Offering a diverse portfolio of financial products to help meet individuals’ short and long-term needs; Positively impacting families and communities through our volunteer and member involvement programs. At Modern Woodmen of America you’ll earn what you’re worth. Our Financial Representatives consistently enjoy incomes at high levels. Plus, there’s no limit to how much you can earn!
MODOT Missouri Department of Transportation modot.org
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) works with the public, transportation partners, state and federal legislators, and other state and local agencies to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to the people of Missouri.
Monsanto
monsantoag.com Monsanto is a leading provider of agricultural products and integrated solutions for farmers. We make Roundup, the world’s bestselling herbicide, and other herbicides. We produce leading seed brands, including DEKALB and Asgrow, and we provide farmers and other seed companies with biotechnology traits for insect protection and herbicide tolerance. With our unique combination of products and our unparalleled innovation in plant biotechnology, we create integrated solutions that bring products and technologies together to improve productivity and to reduce the costs of farming. We manage our business in two segments: Agricultural Productivity, and Seeds and Genomics. Our Agricultural Productivity segment includes Roundup and other herbicides, our lawn-and-garden herbicide business, and our animal agriculture business. The Seeds and Genomics segment consists of global businesses in seeds and related biotechnology traits, and technology platforms based on plant genomics, which increases the speed and power of genetic research.
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Mueller Field Operations paulmueller.com
Mueller Field Operations, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paul Mueller Company, offers complete construction services with particular emphasis on expanded scope projects utilizing our construction management, engineering, procurement, and field integration capabilities. We also provide specialized labor for on-site field-erected tanks/vessels, equipment installation, vessel retrofit, vessel repair, and process piping that allows us to go beyond the capabilities of our manufacturing facility.
Murphy Family Ventures LLC murphyfamilyventures.com
Murphy Family Ventures operates as a management company providing an array of support services to all businesses owned by the Murphy Family and others. Murphy Family Ventures is comprised of ten divisions: Golf and Recreation, Grain Sales, Hospitality Services, Catering & Vending, Land Development, Portable Storage, Support Services, Swine Production, Chicken Production and Turkey Production. Management support is provided to all of these divisions through MFV Support Services. Services include Human Resources, Accounting, Information Systems, Maintenance, Heavy Equipment, Land Management, Garage, Farming, Swine Production Expertise, and Investment Management. It takes all of these areas working together as a team to be successful. Please feel free to view our websites: murphyfamilyventuresllc.com, madboar.com, riverlanding.com and our affiliate:1800packrat.com
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. advisorcareers.com
Are you earning what you’re worth in your current position? Are you happy doing what you do? Do you have a clear career path for the future? Do you want a career with unlimited income potential, the freedom to set your own hours and the ability to help others achieve their dreams? Our agents make a real difference in peoples lives. Good planning can impact families for generations. We’re looking for energetic, hardworking, outgoing and entrepreneurial individuals. Visit http://www.agentliving.com/ for an inside look at a sales career with Mutual of Omaha. If you are interested in learning more about this great opportunity, complete the contact information card on the website and someone will be in touch with you soon.
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Office of Comptroller of Currency occ.treas.gov
The OCC’s primary mission is to charter, regulate, and supervise all national banks and federal savings associations. We also supervise the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. Our goal in supervising banks and federal savings associations is to ensure that they operate in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with laws requiring fair treatment of their customers and fair access to credit and financial products. The OCC was established in 1863 as an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the OCC has four district offices plus an office in London to supervise the international activities of national banks. The OCC’s nationwide staff of bank examiners conducts on-site reviews of national banks and federal savings associations (or federal thrifts) and provides sustained supervision of these institutions’ operations.
Oklahoma Christian University oc.edu
Master your earning potential. Come see what a difference a year makes. Start moving up with an accelerated program that is tailored to fit the busy lives of working adults. By attending classes one or two nights a week, in class or online, students will be able to earn their graduate degrees while balancing busy work schedules, families, and activities. Highly motivated students can complete the program in 12-16 months. Students who prefer to take only one class per week can earn their MBA in two years. The strength of the curriculum is its emphasis on ethics, practical knowledge, and real-world application. Courses in communication, economics, finance, global perspectives, leadership, management, marketing, organizational issues, and technology are taught by faculty who bring a wealth of business experience and academic preparation to the classroom. Let us be the secret to your success; give us a look. We think you’ll like what you see.
Olsson Associates olsonassociates.com
Olsson Associates offers comprehensive engineering and design solutions for public and private infrastructure projects. We specialize in complex projects that involve many disciplines, including field services, environmental resources and compliance, water resources, water and wastewater utility design, transportation, power generation, automation and technology, building systems, and landscape architecture and urban planning. We have expertise and experience in many different areas, but our mission is simple: to help make the communities we touch healthier, safer, and more prosperous, while sustaining the environmental health of our planet for future generations. Our work almost always involves land, water, air, and life, and working with these essential resources means that we take our responsibilities very seriously.
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OnMedia
onmediaadsales.com Our Purpose: To create and keep customers. Our Mission: More ideas, to more people, more often. Our Values: We will honor and respect each other, seek out, acknowledge and be responsive to the needs of our customers while adhering to moral, ethical and financial responsibilities. Who Is OnMedia? OnMedia is the division of Mediacom Communications Corporation responsible for advertising sales, with an experienced cable television ad sales team delivering on the company’s promise of “Precision TV Advertising.”
O’Reilly Auto Parts oreillyauto.com
O’Reilly Automotive intends to be the dominant supplier of auto parts in our market areas by offering our retail customers, professional installers, and jobbers the best combination of price and quality provided with the highest possible service level. In order to accomplish this mission, O’Reilly will provide a benefit and compensation plan that will attract and keep the kind of people that will enable the company to reach its goals of growth and success.
Ozarks Public Television & KSMU optv.org / ksmu.org
Ozarks Public Television provides PBS programming and instructional television services to 549,540 households in Southwest Missouri and the adjoining three state area. OPTV broadcasts 168 hours of programming per week with a supporting membership of about 6,500 members and over 100 corporate and institutional underwriters. KSMU strives to bring superior programming to over 40,000 weekly listeners in Southwest Missouri. Whether through NPR News, local news coverage, or classical music, KSMU seeks to inform, to entertain and “to encourage the exploration of ideas and their application to citizenship.”
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Ozark Center/Freeman Health System freemanhealth.com/ozark center
Ozark Center provides mental health services to the people of SW Missouri. We provide a wide array of services ranging from children’s out patient treatment to substance abuse treatment for adults to residential treatment for both adolescents and adults.
Ozarks Regional YMCA of Springfield orymca.org
The Ozarks Regional YMCA is one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the Ozarks. It is an important part of community life in the neighborhoods it serves. Our association helped meet the health and social service needs of over 53,000 men, women and children [both members and participants], who used our programming in 2005. These people came from the following counties: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster, Wright. A staff of 39 career professionals give leadership to program operations, development and support services. Another 23 full-time staff, along with 350 to 400 part-time and seasonal staff, work at the various program locations depending on the season.
PaperWise paperwise.com
Founded in 1988, PaperWise is an enterprise document management and workflow solutions manufacturer focused on providing adaptable and scalable solutions to clients ranging from small firms to Fortune 1000 companies. From workflow management and automated document processing, to mission-critical and remote office integrations, PaperWise helps clients take control of their growing mass of information. The PaperWise platform builds a manageable infrastructure that protects data, documents and files from loss and corruption, while making information instantly available to users. Through thirdparty integrations and file management optimization, PaperWise provides solutions that work, with a high ROI and an increase in office efficiency. Headquartered in Springfield, MO, PaperWise is an industry leader for document management solutions.
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Paycom
paycomonline.com Founded in 1998 in Oklahoma City, Paycom revolutionized the payroll industry by being the first to offer mid-sized businesses an alternative to installed payroll software. Using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology, Paycom delivered its cutting-edge payroll software over the Internet to provide employers real-time access to their payroll information. What started as a single application for Payroll has expanded to a feature-rich suite of services that includes Time and Attendance, HR, Benefits, COBRA and Background Checks. Paycom’s commitment to a 1-to-1 service model that guarantees customers one point of contact for all their inquiries has catapulted Paycom to leader in the online, mid-market payroll space. Paycom converts thousands each year from the largest payroll providers in the country and annually maintains a 99% client retention rate.
Peace Corps peacecorps.gov
The Peace Corps is a government agency that sends skilled volunteers overseas to lead international development projects and promote cultural understanding in 77 countries. The Peace Corps offers more than 30 different assignments in the following sectors: education, health and HIV/AIDS, natural resources, agriculture, construction, engineering, community services, youth development, business, urban planning, information technology, and NGO development. Peace Corps volunteers live and work at a grassroots level in a community that has requested assistance. Volunteers receive round-trip airfare, housing, complete medical and dental health care, three months of technical, cultural, and language training, a living stipend, and a readjustment allowance of more than $6,000 when they complete their 27 months of service. Volunteers who wish to pursue a graduate degree are eligible to apply for Peace Corps Master’s International program and Peace Corps Fellows program. Student loan deferment and forgiveness is also available. Following Peace Corps service, volunteers are eligible for a preferred hiring status when applying for federal government jobs.
Perceptive Software perceptivesoftware.com
Perceptive Software creates innovative document imaging, document management and workflow software solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries worldwide. Founded in 1988, the company’s unique approach to product development and services produces cost-effective solutions that leverage an organization’s existing technology investments. Perceptive Software’s patented technology assures rapid, flexible and simple integration with departmental or enterprise-wide business processes. ImageNow?, our flagship product, offers instant, single-click access to digitized versions of paper and other electronic documents from any existing software application. The Web-based functionality of WebNow? allows for secure, remote access to imaged documents and easy information sharing.
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Penmac Staffing Services penmac.com
Penmac has been placing people first since 1988. Penmac is a premier supplier of staffing and human resource services. Over half-a-million people have walked through our doors seeking employment, education and career training. Our more than 900 business clients depend on Penmac everyday to keep their businesses productive and competitive. Penmac, an employee-owned company, operates 27 offices in 11 states. Our Mission: •For Job Seekers: Respect and Opportunity •For Clients: Cost Effective Human Resource Solutions •For Employees: A Better Life
PlattForm Advertising plattform.com
Marketing services and enrollment solutions for colleges and universities, worldwide; specialties include search engine marketing, interactive lead generation, online marketing, traditional media placement and creative services.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers redrobin.com
Red Robin International, Inc. was founded on four core values: Honor, Integrity, Seeking Knowledge and Having Fun, which are still alive in the restaurants today. These core values are at the foundation of every decision we make from creating craveable Gourmet Burgers to choosing new restaurant locations. They are also the foundation for how we treat our Team Members, Guests, and the communities we serve. We have an unparalleled and extraordinary approach to Guest Service known as Unbridled Acts. Each Unbridled Act, regardless of size, is a testament to our unique culture and the care we take for each and every Team Member and Guest.
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Randstad
randstadstaffing.com Randstad US is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, an $18.8 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world.
POOLCORP poolcorp.com/mit
POOLCORP, a Fortune 1000 company, is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool, spa, irrigation and landscape supplies and equipment. We operate in 11 countries offering more than 160,000 national brand and private label products to more than 80,000 wholesale customers. For 30 years our basic strategy has been to supply the highest quality products while providing exceptional service with a focus on adding value. POOLCORP offers a Manager Trainee program designed to prepare the MIT for management opportunities in B2B sales and/or operations management.He/she will participate in classroom training, webinars and hands-on training at one or more of our sales center locations. The MIT is tested regularly to ensure a transfer of skills from classroom to daily performance and to identify performance gaps. Advancement is based primarily on demonstrated performanceand the desire to seek greater challenges.
S2Tech
s2tech.com A fast growing and leading edge IT consulting company with clients all over the United States. Widely recognized as a leading provider of services in support of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) and related systems, S2Tech has provided services to Fiscal Agent vendors or state programs for around 20 different states. Our clients rely on S2Tech as a primary source of IT services that result in competitive advantage. Our mission is quite simple - we enable our clients to be successful in their businesses, measured by their standards. We learn and embed our teams in our client’s industry and business environment. The better we understand our client’s industry, the better we can serve them, always focused on ensuring their success. Our client’s success is, after all, the sole measure of our own success.
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Shelter Insurance Companies shelterinsurance.com
The Shelter Insurance® group of companies is a leader in the insurance industry, providing customers with exceptional insurance and financial products and services. Since opening our doors in 1946, we have become one of the most successful and financially sound regional insurance groups in the country. In 1986, we introduced an international reinsurance operation, specializing in reinsuring property around the world. Our policy for customer satisfaction and overall success is simple: emphasize integrity, excellence, and a commitment to improvement. Our goal is to benefit our customers, our communities, our employees, and our agents. Our friendly, professional way of doing business has transformed us from a small company providing Missourians affordable car insurance into a leading corporation offering a variety of insurance products in 14 states.
Six Flags - St. Louis sftp.com
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.1 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with worldclass coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest® and Holiday in the Park®
Social Security Administration socialsecurity.gov
We deliver services through a nationwide network of over 1,400 offices that include regional offices, field offices, card centers, teleservice centers, processing centers, hearing offices, the Appeals Council, and our State and territorial partners, the Disability Determination Services. We also have a presence in U.S. embassies around the globe. For the public, we are the “face of the government.” The rich diversity of our employees mirrors the public we serve.
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City of Springfield, MO gospd.com
Whether you’ve chosen to live in Springfield permanently or for schooling, or you’re just paying us a visit for business or pleasure, Springfield is sure to please. Easy access by highway and air means we’re a great mid-country location for businesses, conventions or vacation. High quality of life and low cost-of-living make this community a great one to call home.
SRC Holdings Corporation srcholdings.com
SRC is the oldest employee-owned remanufacturer to OEM’s in North America. Our Associates have been leaders in core logistics, disassembly, cleaning, machining, assembly and testing everything from fuel injectors to large off-highway transmissions. We are known worldwide for our open-book culture which espouses transparency, integrity, and economic literacy.
State Farm Insurance statefarm.com
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Mission: State Farm®’s mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected,
From that momentous day in 1922 when G.J. Mecherle sold his first auto policy, we’ve always been there for our customers. Use the timeline and learn more about State Farm through the years. State Farm® is a mutual company owned by our policyholders. Our 68,000 employees and more than 18,000 Agents service 81 million policies and accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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St. Louis Metro Police slmpd.org
The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis strives to provide the best possible police service to the citizens of St. Louis. Our Mission Statement and Core Values serve as guides for the work we do everyday to protect those who live, work and visit the City of St. Louis. Core Values: Service, Integrity, Leadership, and Fair Treatment to All. Our Mission: The mission of the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis is to protect, serve and assist citizens when conditions arise that may affect the well-being of the individual or the community. Cooperating with others in the community, officers will work to prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and achieve a peaceful society, free from the fear of crime and disorder. Members of the Department will strive continually for excellence and maintain the peace through service, integrity, leadership and fair treatment to all.
State of Missouri oa.mo.gov
Headquartered in Jefferson City, the Office of Administration employs more than 2,000 government workers across Missouri. As the state’s service and administrative control agency, it combines and coordinates all central management functions. In essence, it serves as the hub of day-to-day state government operations. If you are seeking a career where your work truly matters, then we invite you to explore our numerous available positions (from information technology to facility maintenance, operations and engineering to accounting and finance) that serve the public good. Our environment will not only challenge you, but will provide you an immediate opportunity to make a difference in Missourians’ lives!
State Street Corporation statestreet.com
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world’s leading provider of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $18.795 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.911 trillion in assets under management at December 31, 2009, State Street operates in 25 countries and more than 100 geographic markets and employs 27,310 worldwide.
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Strategic Fundraising, Inc. strategicfundraising.com
In 1991, Dan Rice founded Strategic with the goal of building a fundraising organization that would stress the lifetime value of a donor, client-donor relationship cultivation, and quality customer service. Now, more than fourteen years later, Strategic Fundraising has earned a national reputation for the high-quality services we provide. That high level of service is due, in large part, to our focus and dedication to our clients. Today, Strategic is a full-service, one-stop direct-response fundraising agency offering a variety of services, including sophisticated data modeling and analysis, state-of-the-art telefundraising, creative and compelling direct mail, and internet capabilities. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, ethical, turn-key, valueadded fundraising services at a competitive price—and we’re eager to prove it to you!
Sunrise Communications
sunrisecommunications.com Sunrise Communications has been in the telecommunications field for over 10 years. Our company strives to create an employee centric environment that is both fun and rewarding.
Swank Motion Pictures swank.com
Founded in 1937, Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. is a successful, growing business privately owned by the Swank family. Headquartered in St. Louis, Swank maintains sales offices in New York, Paris and Berlin with a distribution facility located near Chicago. Swank is the world’s largest non-theatrical distributor of motion pictures for public performance and the acknowledged leader in the field. Major Hollywood and independent movie studios have appointed Swank as their exclusive licensing and distribution partner in non-theatrical markets. Swank provides both public performance licensing rights and licensed movies to worldwide cruise lines, U.S. colleges and universities, K-12 public schools and libraries, American civilian and military hospitals, motor coaches, Amtrak trains, correctional facilities and other markets such as parks, art museums and businesses. In the healthcare market, we distribute Continuing Education courses in addition to movie entertainment.
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Target Corporation target.com
See Yourself Here. As the second-largest general merchandise retailer, Target is an upscale discounter focusing on trend-right merchandise and everyday basics at affordable prices. Great design, innovative products, friendly in-store experiences, and community partnerships put us high above the rest. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Target Corporation alone employs over 300,000 team members across the country and even the world. We’ve grown from 17 stores in 1969 to over 1400 stores in 47 states today. In 2006, the Target Corporation hit over $50 billion in annual revenue. And that’s only the beginning for us. Our team members bring more than their great energy to work every day. They bring their unique perspectives, experiences and differences to work, too. They give us the strength to dare ourselves to be the best—and the power to achieve it.
Tech Electronics techelectronics.com
Tech Electronics is St. Louis’ largest independent provider of commercial communications systems for business, industry, government, healthcare, and education. For over 49 years, Tech has been designing, installing, and maintaining telephone systems, fire alarms, security systems, sound systems, and much more for essentially every type of company and institution in the metro area. With over 250 employees in its network of regional offices in St. Louis, Columbia, and Springfield, MO, Bloomington and Chicago, IL, and Indianapolis, IN, Tech Electronics is dedicated to provide quality communication and life safety systems throughout the Midwest!
The Arc of the Ozarks thearcoftheozarks.org
The Arc of the Ozarks has supported individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community for over forty years. The Arc is committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequences of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities through education, research, advocacy, and support of families, friends, and the community.
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The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute forest.edu
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology is a school that offers the following degrees: Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD); Dual Program (Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology & PsyD); Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP); Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (In-candidacy with the COAMFTE); Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis (MSABA. In addition, we have elective clusters in the following areas: Child and Adolescent Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Primary Care Psychology. Forest specializes in offering excellent hands-on training in a friendly environment. We provide practicum placement, low tuition and cost of living, scholarships and financial aid, and a student:faculty ratio of 10:1.
The Sherwin-Williams Company sherwin-williams.com
Sherwin-Williams has been in business for over 140 years. As a member of the Fortune 400, Sherwin-Williams is the industry leader in providing top quality coatings and related products to paint contractors, manufacturers, industrial users, and the retail trade. Our products are marketed and distributed nationwide at over 3,000 company-owned stores. Additionally, Sherwin-Williams manufactures and sells products under the Dutch Boy, Purdy, Martin-Senour, Krylon, Minwax, and Thompson’s brand names. Sherwin-Williams is proud to have been recognized among Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2005 and 2006. Six core values drive our culture and guide Sherwin-Williams as a team and as a company. These values are Integrity, People, Service, Quality, Performance, Innovation and Growth. These values are reflected in our people, our products, and our business practices and relationships.
The University of Kansas Hospital kumed.com/careers
Take your place among the best in health care as part of our elite team at The University of Kansas Hospital, the region’s premier academic medical center. We invite you to join us as we lead the way, setting new standards for advanced and compassionate patient care.
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The University of Tulsa - Collins College of Business Graduate Programs utulsa.edu/graduate/business
Have you considered the impact of combining your education with a graduate business degree? Whether your interest is in executive management, sophisticated quantitative models, entrepreneurship or the intricacies of tax accounting, our programs will equip you with the knowledge to successfully achieve your goal! TU offers AACSB International accredited part-time and full-time campus-based programs that do not require work experience prior to admission. Learn more about our: Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Accountancy (MAcc); Master of Science in Finance (MSF); Online Master of Energy Business (MEB) or the following dual degree programs: MBA/MSF; MSF/MS Applied Mathematics (MSAM); Juris Doctor (JD)/MBA; JD/MSF. Partial and Full tuition scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
Tower Loan towerloan.com
Tower Loan started in Jackson, MS in 1936 and has grown to over 176 branch offices in MS, LA, MO, AL and IL. Tower is one of the largest consumer finance companies in the South. We strive to grow 16% each year and are currently expanding into other states. Our business is making and collecting consumer loans as well as sales financing of electronics and household goods and furnishings and debt consolidation. We recruit manager trainees to train to become branch managers within 12 months. We offer a full range of benefits for our employees. We offer starting salary while training with raises when promoted. We are a fast-paced business with rapid advancement opportunities. We seek self-motivated individuals who enjoy a fast paced work environment, who have excellent people skills, who are looking for an opportunity. Someone loyal and willing to commit to a company and their goals. A successful candidate will be willing to train for 10 to 12 months and then relocate to one of over 176 offices in MS, LA, MO, AL or IL.
T-Mobile tmobile.jobs
Let’s shake up the wireless industry together. How? By taking care of our customers and helping them break free from restrictions. This is more than just a job. It’s the chance to be part of something bigger. Discover what it means to #BeMagenta. You’re invited to un-leash your true potential and be Magenta. Join T-Mobile and say yes to big ideas, bold actions, and fearless innovation. Together we’ll help customers and teammates break away from limited thinking. Being everything to your customers means bringing all of yourself to your work every day at T-Mobile. We like to call it being Magenta: a way of working that celebrates unexpected and unconventional acts of customer service. Go ahead. Dare to be driven. By your enthusiasm, innovation, and your passion for customers. Dare to be Magenta. It’s not just a color at T-Mobile. It’s how we work. So make the choice to accept the challenge and set the bar just a little bit higher. Expressing yourself is a way of life here. Stand out. Be bold. Be yourself. #BeMagenta
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Total Quality Logistics TQLjobs.com
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is a premier third-party logistics provider. We partner with thousands of companies nationwide to facilitate their truckload freight movements. While our company doesn’t own any trucks, our sales professionals arrange for authorized motor carriers to transport the goods of our clients. For our clients, the benefit of our service is the ability to save them time and money. Total Quality Logistics is a growth company within a growth industry. The opportunities for TQL are virtually unlimited, and we have developed an aggressive plan for capitalizing on those opportunities during the next three years. A major step in that direction begins with hiring committed and dependable professionals who will help grow our business, while keeping our reputation and integrity intact.
True Manufacturing truemfg.com
For over 65 years, True has been an industry leader in commercial refrigeration and continues to exceed customer’s expectations because of our high standards in customer service, quality materials, design, availability and performance.
University of Arkansas uark.edu
The University of Arkansas, a land-grant university and the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System, rests on a former hilltop farm overlooking the Ozark Mountains to the south. The UA campus includes 130 buildings on 345 acres and offers more than 217 academic programs, more than some universities twice its size. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 150 fields of study in agricultural, food and life sciences, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, architecture and law. There are currently 858 faculty, of which 94% are full-time. Nine of 10 faculty members - 90.6% - hold either a doctorate or terminal degree in their field of study. The campus culture places a high value on excellent teaching, and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio (currently 17:1) that makes personal attention possible.
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Tulsa Police Department joinTPD.com
In 1967 the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) authorized the Tulsa Police Department to train Tulsa Police Recruit Officers . The current Training Center is a state-of-the-art facility containing modern classrooms and equipment, and has one of the best equipped fitness centers in the city. The training staff has a solid reputation for professionalism and continues to be approved by CLEET for training . Experts from the field and from related community agencies are brought in regularly to ensure that recruits are getting the very best training.� Tulsa Police law enforcement training does not end with successful completion of the academy. Graduates are assigned to Field Training Officers for a 16 week period of on-the-job training. All Tulsa Police Officers receive 40 hours of in-service training during each calendar year. PD.com
University of Missouri / Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs
truman/missouri.edu
Established by the University of Missouri Board of Curators in May, 2001 the creation of the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs represented a major commitment to public affairs education, research, and public service on the Columbia campus. Since 2001, the School has added faculty, redesigned the MPA Program, initiated an interdisciplinary Ph. D. program, and significantly increased research, public service, and outreach activities. In addition to its academic programs, the Truman School is home to the Institute of Public Policy, the Center for the Study of Organizational Change, the Rural Policy Research Institute, the P-20 Center for Education Policy Research and other affiliated research centers.
U.S. Marine Corps marines.usmc.mil
Physically fit and intelligent leaders are wanted. As a Marine Officer with a college degree, you have the opportunity to lead men and women across multiple job disciplines. If you want to lead and manage immediately after graduation, travel the country and the world, and be one of the elite, being a Marine Officer is right for you. Aviation: Marine pilots fly super sonic jets, helicopters, and cargo planes. Ground: There are 22 different options from combat engineer, intelligence, infantry, logistics, and aviation maintenance. Law: 1L, 2L, or 3L law students can commission and become a Judge Advocate. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors male or female are eligible for the Platoon Leaders Course. Seniors male or female are eligible for the Officer Candidate Course.
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Vacations Made Easy vacationsmadeeasy.com
yTen Business Solutions is a multi-faceted Internet sales & marketing company that specializes in: online travel planning & sales; web marketing & management; and internet program design. Our offices and customer call center are headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, where we offer exciting and challenging career opportunities with plenty of potential for growth and advancement.
Veterans United Home Loans veteransunited.com
Veterans United Home Loans is the nation’s largest dedicated provider of VA Loans - dedicated to making the American dream of home ownership a reality for those who so bravely served. Our team of passionate, hard-working individuals is committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations by providing a wealth of helpful information and providing personal, specialized knowledge and support. We proudly recognize the honor of military service, so when you’re ready to purchase or refinance a home, we’ll be proud to serve you.
Walmart Distribution Center #6065 walmart.com
“Save money, live better.” It was Sam Walton’s personal philosophy and the secret to his success. Nearly 50 years later, with operations under 69 banners in 27 countries, it drives every decision we make at the world’s largest retailer. Simply put, “save money, live better” is who we are. It’s why we push technology, finance and logistics to innovate, turn around and supply what customers need more intuitively and more efficiently. It’s the reason why you see Fair Trade Coffee on the shelves at Sam’s Club, and why we joined with Mercy Corps and USAID to help small farmers in Guatemala. It’s why we’re working with suppliers to introduce more energy-efficient products that can save customers money for years to come. It’s why we support our communities by contributing to causes such as education and hunger relief. And why every one of our careers aims to innovate locally, globally, ethically, sustainably to save people money and help them live better.
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Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School olin.wustl.edu
Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is an institution of leaders: distinguished research faculty…exhilarated, brilliant students…and successful, energized alumni. Its mission, which has guided the business school since its founding in 1917, is to Create knowledge…Inspire individuals…Transform business.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Branson wyndhamworldwide.com
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a member of Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, is the world’s largest vacation ownership business, as measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts, individual vacation ownership units and owners of vacation ownership interests. Wyndham develops, markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its three primary consumer brands, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, WorldMark by Wyndham, and Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific. Wyndham Vacation Ownership is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and is supported by approximately 13,800 employees globally.
Vision Security lifevalued.com
Vision Security is a top choice for college student employment. Students that do intern work with Vision Security out-earn their peers and get valuable “real world” experience. Whether you are looking for a summer job or a full-time career, Vision Security has the program that will adapt to your needs and help you experience real freedom. At Vision, you will work among some of the most talented and passionate individuals in the industry as we continue our expansion into new markets across the country. Come experience the benefits, lifestyle, and pay that Vision Security offers while you develop the skills and the confidence that will help shape the rest of your life. Vision Align™ is a company wide initiative designed to ensure that our employees, our shareholders and especially our subscribers are in complete alignment. LifeValued™ is much more than a tagline, it is an intentional and relentless pursuit to wow everyone we come in contact with.
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Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Springfield wyndhamworldwide.com
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a member of Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, is the world’s largest vacation ownership business, as measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts, individual vacation ownership units and owners of vacation ownership interests. Wyndham develops, markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its three primary consumer brands, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, WorldMark by Wyndham, and Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific. Wyndham Vacation Ownership is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and is supported by approximately 13,800 employees globally.
United States Army Corps of Engineers usace.army.mil
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is made up of approximately 34,600 civilian and 650 military members. Our military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work handin-hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters. Our diverse workforce of biologists, engineers, geologists, hydrologists, natural resource managers and other professionals meets the demands of changing times and requirements as a vital part of America’s Army. Our mission is to provide quality, responsive engineering services to the nation including: Planning, designing, building and operating water resources and other civil works projects; designing and managing the construction of military facilities for the Army and Air Force; providing design and construction management support for other defense and federal agencies. Today, as always, we stand ready... engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.
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