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3D Corporate Solutions, LLC 3dsolutions.com
3D’s mission: Boldly serving God’s kingdom, by providing for its nutritional well-being! Founded in 2002, 3D is an Inc. 5000 company, dedicated to being the best value-added pet food ingredient company in the industry, providing customers with proteins, fats, vegetables, grains, and oils. In addition, we provide ingredient acquisitions and logistics, and arrange customer shipments all over the world.
Abacus CPAs abacuscpas.com
It is our mission to create longlasting relationships with our clients and employees by providing services through mutually profitable partnerships. We attract and retain the best employees who share our commitment to excellence and our dedication to professionalism, and above all, who glorify God in everything we do. Running a corporation or a small business can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions, with so many possible outcomes. Now more than ever, life requires guidance and smart decisions. Our values are evident in our work, communication, and relationships. We are there, offering the guidance you need to make smart decisions.
ABF Freight arcb.com/abf
ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. A broad spectrum of opportunities is available, from office specialists and dockworkers to information technologists and engineers. Our rapid expansion means we’re looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions. It’s more than a job; it’s a career. Our customers know we’ll find a way to deliver superior regional and long-haul LTL solutions and easy access to additional logistics services offered by our parent and sister companies through a single point of contact.
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Abilities First abilitiesfirst.net
At Abilities First, our goal is to enable people with developmental disabilities to reach their dreams and to be a part of the daily life of a community. We strive to break the barriers that people with disabilities face by pushing the boundaries of their potential and eliminating their limitations. We innovatively ensure their transformation is more possible and more permanent. Whether it means helping someone find meaningful employment, or helping families find resources for their family member struggling with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or other developmental disabilities, we are dedicated to ensuring every person has the opportunities they need.
Abstrakt Marketing Group
abstraktmg.com
We are a marketing agency specializing in business-to-business lead generation. With a focus on advertisement, web marketing, and business development, Abstrakt Marketing Group (AMG) strives to be 100% committed to the unique and special attention required by each of our clients. Such commitment and attention to detail allows AMG to deploy a strategic game plan that is clearly customized to our clients’ expectations.
Advanced Technology Group - ATG atginfo.com
At ATG, we work in highly competitive industries that run lean and undergo continuous change. We understand the intricacies and complexities of customer and revenue management. Because our clients operate in an environment complicated by evolving technologies, changing competition, and a critical sense of urgency, we take a flexible approach in quickly identifying the right resources to address client needs. The result is an environment that tightly aligns people, process, and technology to ensure responsiveness to the needs of the business, and a synchronicity that helps clients avoid misses, increase customer satisfaction, sell add-on services, and improve customer loyalty.
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Advantage Nursing Services
ansjobs.com
We are a Nursing Agency that started in St. Louis, Missouri. However, we now have branches throughout both Missouri and Illinois. We specialize in pediatric home health care, but we also have geriatric clients. We strive to provide the best care to improve the quality of life for our clients.
AG Financial Solutions agfinancial.org
AG Financial Solutions, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, offers career opportunities that intersect with ministry to produce dynamic results. AG Financial Solutions is purpose-driven and is actively recruiting qualified, like-minded candidates to join us in our mission to empower churches and ministers with leading financial products and services. • Hiring positions in a variety of fields, including Marketing, Accounting, Finance, IT, Customer Service, and more • Offering competitive compensation supplemented by an incentive bonus program • Providing a positive work environment that is faith-based and collaborative Consider an exciting and rewarding career in the world of ministry finance and apply for a position with us.
ALDI, Inc.
aldifoods.com
Simplicity, consistency, and responsibility have always been our three defining core values. As an expanding discount retailer, our actions have international influence in an array of markets and supply chains. We are convinced that long-term business success can only be achieved if we additionally assume responsibility for people, nature, and the environment. This belief is reflected in our CR Policy, which represents the binding framework for the activities of our employees, business partners and suppliers, in every area of our operations. By acting responsibly, we strive to maintain and encourage the trust and satisfaction of our customers, employees, and partners.
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Amberg Events ambergevents.com
Amberg Events is a local entertainment company specializing in providing entertainment and attractions for local events.While there may be other businesses in the area who offer entertainment, Amberg Events is the only one that offers an extensive variety of attractions guaranteed to fit the specific needs of an event. We provide entertainment for company picnics,, holiday parties, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, graduations, proms, church functions, fall festivals and more! Hosting hundreds of events annually throughout the United States, Amberg Events products have been featured on MTV, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, and even on an HBO national tour.
American National Insurance Company americannational.com
American National is a leading provider of financial products and services. We take a personal interest, protecting what our clients value most, by offering a full line of insurance products and services including life insurance, annuities, property and casualty insurance, business and agribusiness insurance. Our goal is to ensure a healthy work environment where everyone is treated fairly, employees’ professional goals are supported and their well-being is regarded. We’re looking for recent college graduates, interns, insurance professionals and tech-savvy specialists!
Americo Life, Inc. americo.com
We are a multibillion-dollar life insurance company offering some of the most competitive products and services in the industry. Americo was the first American company to offer life insurance for children and to advance death benefit moneys to sustain the life of a policy owner, and one of the first to introduce interestsensitive universal life insurance. Our management team has industry experience from some of the nation’s top life insurance and financial services companies. Our total assets are more than $5 billion, over $44 billion of life insurance in force, and a bond portfolio, with its 99% investment grade.
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Ansira Engagement Marketing ansira.com
Ansira is the leader in modeling and activating 1st, 2nd & 3rd party data, delivering performance marketing programs at a national and local level with unprecedented results and long-term profitability. Data and Results are the two pillars we’ve built our practice on. In today’s world, information is king but can be useless if it’s not totally understood. Only after immersing into client, consumer, competitor and industry data can you produce the most powerful strategies that will ultimately drive results.
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.
Arkansas Department of Human Services arstatejobs.com
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is Arkansas’ largest state agency, with more than 7,500 employees working to ensure citizens are healthy, safe and enjoying a high quality of life. The agency’s skilled and passionate staff cares for Arkansans of all ages. Often, that means providing a safety net for our most vulnerable residents. Families or individuals facing difficult times may need assistance to get back on their feet. People needing support will find at least one local DHS office in each of the state’s 75 counties.
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Arkansas Tech University Graduate College atu.edu/gradcollege
The mission of the Graduate College of Arkansas Tech University is to encourage a diversity of ideas in a climate of academic freedom and integrity. Advanced degrees are designed to complement and enhance undergraduate programs. The Graduate College is an advocate for graduate study and seeks partnership with other entities to accomplish our goals more efficiently. The Graduate College serves to nurture and preserve academic excellence by taking the lead in shaping policy and assisting faculty in guiding and mentoring graduate students in becoming accomplished and ethical scholars, researchers and practitioners in their disciplines.
Around Campus Group aroundcampus.com
AroundCampus Group is the leading campus media and marketing company in the United States. Over the past 42 years, AroundCampus Group’s media portfolio has been a valuable advertising vehicle for local, regional, and national businesses to engage the campus community. No other company matches AC’s history, experience, and depth of knowledge in reaching this audience. America’s leading campuses know and trust AC’s commitment to excellence, integrity in dealings, dedication to students, and its unparalleled devotion to customers. Today, AroundCampus Group is the nation’s finest college-obsessed media and marketing company.
Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) 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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Avila University avila.edu
Avila University offers graduate programs in Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, Fundraising, Project Management, and Business.
Beacon Roofing Supply beaconroofingsupply.com
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. is one of the largest distributors of residential and nonresidential roofing and complementary building products in North America. We consist of 13 regional companies in 42 states and 6 Canadian Provinces with more than 270 locations and 3,000 employees. We’re known throughout the building supply industry for having quality people, service and building products. Beacon’s mission is to be the leading North American supplier to commercial and residential roofing and exterior building contractors through a family of long-established regional suppliers, and add value to our contractor customers’ businesses, employees’ careers, investors’ assets, and suppliers’ products.
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. Work with great people and experience rewarding career opportunities. Our approximately 2,250 CPAs, advisors, and dedicated staff serve clients in 50 states and internationally. BKD has 34 offices in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.
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Boyd Aluminum Manufacturing boydaluminum.com
Boyd Aluminum Manufacturing Company, a producer of custom aluminum window systems and doors, has been committed to value, design, quality, and cost effectiveness since 1958. Our stateof-the-art design and production methods adhere to the high standards you would expect from a charter member of AAMA’s Certified Testing Program. We offer engineering guidance, through our DirectAssistance™ Program, prompt turnaround on quotations, and shipping dates coordinated to meet your construction schedule.Whether its new construction, retrofit, or historical renovation, our innovative technology and years of experience assure you the highest degree of value for your project.
Buckeye International
buckeyeinternational.com Founded in 1844, Buckeye International Inc. has earned its reputation as a leader in floor coating products, industrial cleaning chemicals and hand hygiene products in the sanitary maintenance industry. Quality, Innovation, and Integrity are core values that Buckeye International Inc. maintains, while offering one of the most extensive nationally branded product lines. Buckeye International Inc. is marked with a history of quality products, profitable operations, and consistent financial strength. The Buckeye Commitment is to provide the most innovative, high performance products that promote human health and safety. Please visit www.buckeyeinternational.com for further information about Buckeye International Inc.
Buckle, Inc.
buckle.com
At Buckle, we’re always looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals who can help drive sales and build relationships. 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, values your contributions, and rewards your efforts. We’re a fast-paced, energetic sales environment and a great mix of branded and private label merchandise. Buckle offers competitive wages, a flexible schedule, and a generous employee discount, as well as an excellent benefits package for our full-time teammates.
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Burrell Behavioral Health burrellcenter.com
Burrell is a private, not for profit organization that provides a wide range of mental health services for individuals and families, business and industry, and educational programs for community and professional groups. From its beginning in 1977, Burrell has been committed to helping people maximize their potential. Our philosophy is embodied in the two inscriptions near the entrance of the Main Center: “In all things, there is opportunity for growth...” “Value what you are and what you can become.” It is our mission to continue to provide, develop and refine services which have been demonstrated to work!
BWI Companies, Inc. bwicompanies.com
BWI Companies, Inc. 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 & land care companies, golf courses and other related outlets. BWI has a field sales staff over 125 strong and makes timely deliveries on its companyowned fleet. With over 600 employees company-wide, BWI remains a strong and viable supplier in the marketplace. With second-generation leadership, BWI will continue to be built on providing its customers with topnotch service and quality products at competitive values by professional people.
C.H. Robinson
chrobinson.com/careers/ C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500, global company that values teamwork, initiative, accountability, and integrity from its employees. We work globally and innovate daily to enhance and execute supply chains that move goods around the world. The fast pace of the logistics industry translates into a high-energy and collaborative workplace environment. Through personal connections and solid relationships, our employees use their in-depth knowledge, robust tools, and global network to help customers reach their goals. Whether shipping by plane, rail, ship, or truck, we have the knowledge, flexibility, and dedication to deliver the goods that make our world go ‘round.
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Camden on the Lake Resort, Spa & Yacht Club 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. The Resort is located at the seven-mile marker of Lake of the Ozarks and covers over a quarter of a mile of shoreline. Some of the features at Camden on the Lake include lavish hotel suites, a movie theatre, retail shops, a full service salon and spa, a fitness center, and an open aired swimming pool with a swim-up bar. Lakeview suites have balconies overlooking the full-service Toad Cove Yacht Club.
Cerner Corporation cernercareers.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.
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Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH) citizensmemorial.com
Our physical therapists specialize in treating those who have become weak or disabled due to illness, injury, pain, loss of coordination or loss of motion. We offer services in pain management, muscle strengthening and retraining, functional retraining, gait and lower extremity training, industrial rehabilitation, return-to-work programs, post-surgical rehabilitation, orthopaedic, neurological conditions, sports medicine rehabilitation, neck pain, back pain, headaches, aquatic therapeutic exercise, cardio-pulmonary therapy, spinal injuries and pain, wound care, pediatric rehabilitation, developmental delays, and cerebral palsy.
City of Overland Park, KS Police Department opkansas.org
The Overland Park Police Department, established in 1960, rises to the challenge of the 21st century. We are dedicated to serving the residents, business owners and commuters to Overland Park with the utmost respect and in the most effective manner possible. With an authorized strength of 260 and a population of 170,000+ the department operates from a Strategic Plan that includes four critical intents. We truly believe in a safe environment, dedicated commitment to department personnel and their development, high ethical standards resulting in a strong partnership between the community and the OPPD, and creativity and innovation. Whether you are beginning a career in law enforcement or moving from one agency to another, the Overland Park Police Department reaches out to your individuality and diversity.
City Year cityyear.org
City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, that partners with high-need public schools to provide full-time targeted student interventions. In communities across the United States and through two international affiliates, City Year’s teams of 17 to 24 year old AmeriCorps members support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class support, 1-on-1 and small group tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs that keep kids in school and on track to success. Our organization’s culture emphasizes the values of leadership, diversity and community service.
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Classy Llama Studios, LLC
classyllama.com
What’s a Classy Llama? Other than a predominantly Chilean quadruped with table manners, Classy Llama Studios is also an e-commerce consulting and development company in Springfield, Missouri. But what can Classy Llama do for you? A culture where you’re expected to be yourself and apply your strengths in a way that creates value for the team and you individually. Experience the power of a culture that embraces and embodies eight core virtues, including honesty, transparency, and grace. Are you ready to escape the idea of a traditional job and embrace your true Llamaness?
CNH Industrial Reman
whyreman.com CNH Industrial is one of the world’s largest capital goods companies, registered in the Netherlands with corporate offices in London. It is financially controlled by the Italian investment company, Exor, which belongs to the Agnelli family. Through its various businesses CNH designs, produces, and sells agricultural equipment and construction equipment, trucks, commercial vehicles, buses, and special vehicles, in addition to powertrains for industrial and marine applications. CNH Industrial currently employs over 64,000 people in a 180 countries around the world. They operate with 64 manufacturing plants and have 50 centers for research and development.
Commerce Bank commercebank.com
At Commerce Bank, our people are our 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 retail, Mortgage, Credit, Marketing, Brokerage, Bankcard, Leasing Commercial Lending, Corporate Services, Student Loans, and Commerce Trust Company.
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Connections Case Management/JCSFB
connectionscasemanagement.org Connections Case Management, through leadership and advocacy, shall promote and support quality comprehensive community services for persons with developmental disabilities, and their families in Jasper County.
Creoks Behavioral Health Services creoks.org
CREOKS Behavioral Health Services is a non-profit human services agency, established in 1980, certified by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, and accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). CREOKS offers a wide-range of services as an all-in-one clinical setting for counseling/therapy services, case management, medications management, psychiatric rehabilitation and more in our 15 clinic locations across Eastern Oklahoma. Our clients may also receive services through our home-based or school-based programs. All services are designed to help those who need counseling support, substance abuse treatment, or those struggling with severe mental or behavioral illnesses.
Crossland Construction Company, Inc./Crossland Heavy Contractors
crossland.com
Crossland Construction currently employs over 1000 quality craftsmen, operators, steel erectors, and managers. We offer General Contracting, Pre-Construction, Construction Management, and Design/Build services to our clients. By implementing a “TEAM” concept early in the project, all parties work together toward the same common goal—the best quality project within the client’s budget. By providing our customers with the best service and quality from the start, we develop trust and friendships that carry over into additional projects. Crossland offers competitive benefits packages with comprehensive medical and dental plans, paid vacations, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
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Cushman & Wakefield
cushmanwakefield.com Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 43,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors. The Portfolio Services Center (PSC) leverages our complete range of capabilities to optimize and manage our clients’ corporate real estate assets and requirements. We act as a natural extension of our clients’ corporate real estate organizations by providing services ranging from Transaction Management, Lease Administration, Strategic Consulting, Project Management and Design Services, and Facilities Management.
DairiConcepts dairiconcepts.copm
DairiConcepts specializes in cost-effective, high quality cheese and dairy powders, cheese concentrates, functional dairy replacement systems, and hard Italian cheeses—block and grated. We service many icon brands in large categories in the food industry. As a joint venture between two of the world’s leading dairy co-operatives, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Fonterra Co-operative Group, Ltd., DairiConcepts utilizes its resources to offer a wide array of cost-effective products and services to its customers. Through innovative applications work and access to basic dairy research, DairiConcepts develops tailored solutions to meet its customers’ needs.
Deep Group The Marlin Network deepgroup.com
Everyone is comfortable near the shore. There, it’s safe. There, it’s familiar. The shallows allow you to keep sight of your toes and ensure that every small step lands exactly where you’d like. But near the shore, you’re not alone. It’s well-trodden. It’s crowded. Footprints become indistinguishable and, at best, very temporary. Here, there are no footsteps to follow, no landmarks to guide you. Here, is discovery, excitement. Here, as the tides and current change, so change our paths. But to reach new shores, you have to tread the depths. Enjoy the adventure. Welcome to deep.
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Diamond Resorts Plantation at Fall Creek diamondresorts.com
Experience all that Branson has to offer from the convenience of your vacation home at The Plantation at Fall Creek. Spend the day by one of five pools (one is an indoor pool), play tennis, or enjoy a number of other onsite amenities. Anglers will find premier trout fishing in nearby Lake Taneycomo. And Table Rock Lake offers 720 miles of shoreline and numerous water sports. Of course, many vacationers head to Branson for the shows, and it won’t take long for you to discover why this town is fast becoming “the place” for live country music.
Dillard’s, Inc.
dillards.com
Dillard’s, Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishings retailers with annual sales exceeding $6.6 billion. The Company focuses on delivering maximum fashion and value to its shoppers by offering compelling selections complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection of merchandise and feature products from both national and exclusive brand sources. The Company operates 274 Dillard’s locations and 23 clearance centers spanning 29 states plus an Internet store at www.dillards.com.
Drug Enforcement Administration dea.gov
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.
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E.W. Scripps, Inc.
scripps.com/careers/find-a-job Scripps Media in Springfield, MO (106.7-FM KRVI The River, Power 96.5-FM KSPW, 94.7-FM KTTS, and 104.1-FM KSGF-FM) serves the most loyal audience of listeners and clients in Southern Missouri, and offers the best training, resources, benefits, and support to its family of employees. The Springfield group strives to maintain the highest level of excellence while staying on the forefront of the most advanced technologies. We embrace our successes and Scripps Radio Springfield is laser-focused on future growth in each of our programming, sales, digital and promotional departments.
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 cutting-edge new construction. We are dedicated to supporting the building community with products, services, and programs that promote outstanding commercial design.
Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. emerysapp.com
In 1972, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. began with a single piece of construction equipment, one employee and a straightforward business philosophy. From the beginning our goal has been to do excellent work in all phases of a job ‌ save time and money whenever possible ‌ and move on quickly, so our customers can proceed with their plans.
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Eminent Creation, Inc. eci99.com
As a subsidiary of Sublime China Information, Eminent Creation, Inc. has been tasked with adapting the wealth of data collected by the parent company on the Chinese bulk commodity markets since 2004 to a United States audience. This information is currently presented to US clients via custom reports tailored to their particular information needs. We organize convention tours to bring Chinese clients here to tour American production facilities, farms, and to attend major industry events. Future plans include mobile app development including custom market data, and subscription-based access to our proprietary database for on-demand price quotes and graph generation.
Episcopal Service Corps episcopalservicecorps.org
Episcopal Service Corps offers women and men the opportunity to bring spirituality to service in the world. One year internships place you in a skill-building non-profit, provide you housing, benefits, etc. while living in intentional community with other members. The program in St Louis also offers education and neighborhood enrichment. Faith and Service—A Powerful Bond.
eShipping eshipping.biz
eShipping is one entity within Engaged Companies, a group of businesses comprised of people striving to maximize their unique potential for the benefit of not only themselves, but also those around them. Our business is to provide transportation management services and technology to manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers on a global scale. We do this by demonstrating advanced capabilities in all major modes of transportation, and we deliver these solutions through our proprietary transportation management software.
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eSolutions, Inc.
ecorpnet.com
eSolutions was founded in 1999 with a vision to empower the healthcare industry with SaaS applications that reduce the time it takes to get paid for patient care. Our tools automate manual processes and drive the revenue cycle, enabling healthcare providers to maximize reimbursement in the shortest period of time. Widespread adoption of our products has resulted in significant growth, and we now serve thousands of providers across the country. Our clients range from small, rural community hospitals to nationally recognized medical centers.
Expedia/Hotels.com lifeatexpedia.com
Expedia, Inc. is the largest online travel company in the world, serving business and leisure travelers, and is committed to providing the very best resources to serve their travel needs. Expedia, Inc. delivers value in leisure and business travel, drives demand for travel suppliers, and provides advertisers opportunities to reach in-market travel consumers. The company also powers bookings for some of the world’s leading airlines and hotels, top consumer brands, high traffic websites, and thousands of active affiliates through Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). Expedia, Inc.’s companies operate more than 150 travel booking sites in more than 70 countries.
Express Scripts, Inc.
express-scripts.com/ourcompany /careers Express Scripts is a company dedicated to making the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable for plan sponsors and over 50 million members and their families. Our heritage of independence allows us to create systems, processes, and products that help you manage benefits and trend. Here, our practical solutions and powerful tools, designed to meet the unique needs of your organization, are at your fingertips. We provide financial and volunteer support for numerous causes. Express Scripts conducts business with a broad array of suppliers.
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Farmers Insurance Group
farmers.com
Farmers is one of the largest and most respected insurance brands in the United States. Foremost Insurance Company insures specialty products such as mobile homes, motor homes, travel trailers, and specialty dwellings. Bristol West Insurance Group is liability and physical damage insurance provider for private passenger vehicles. 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. Farmers is a leading insurer of small- and mediumsized businesses and operates a large life insurance company as well as Farmers Financial Solutions.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City kansascityfed.org
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers many 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 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.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. ferguson.com
Ferguson raises the bar for industry standards as the top-rated wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies. We’re a diverse distributor that spans multiple businesses including HVAC/R, waterworks, and industrial. In the past 63 years, we’ve grown from a local distributor to a $13 billion dollar company with more than 1,400 locations, and over 22,000 associates nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering world-class service. “Nobody expects more from us than we do” is more than just a tagline to Ferguson associates. It’s a cultural belief that is demonstrated every day through exceptional customer service, product selection, and industry knowledge.
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Freightquote freightquote.com
Freightquote is a freight service provider with both online self-service tools and a full-service team of freight experts that offers easy, one-stop shopping to compare multiple carriers and competitive rates, plus exceptional customer service. As a company of C.H. Robinson, Freightquote’s stability and resources are strengthened by being a part of one of the world’s leading 3PLs, Robinson. The fast pace of the logistics industry translates into a high-energy and collaborative workplace environment. You are empowered to make decisions, help our customers grow, and forge your own career path.
GigSalad gigsalad.com
What’s in a GigSalad? What isn’t? From acrobats to guitarists, magicians to caterers, impersonators to photographers, and everything in between, we’ve got amazing entertainers and services for hire across North America for every type of event. Gig Salad makes booking performers, bands, speakers, and event services easy and accessible for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time event planner or a seasoned pro, Gig Salad is the #1 destination to book everything you need! With tens of thousands of skilled pros ready to be booked, Gig Salad provides the recipe for extraordinary events.
Great Southern Bank greatsouthernbank.jobs
Great Southern Bancorp Inc. is the holding company for Great Southern Bank, a Missouri chartered bank and trust company. Great Southern was founded in 1923 with a $5,000 investment, four employees, and 936 members, and has grown to $2.2 billion in assets, with nearly 700 associates, and more than 91,000 customer households. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, and operates retail banking centers in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. A community-minded company, Great Southern offers a full range of banking, lending, investment, insurance, and travel services.
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GRIMCO, Inc. grimco.com
Our #1 goal is growth in all wholesale markets for manufacturing/distribution of digital print products, signs, and signmaking supplies. We are a growing company that continues to evolve in our industry. We foster employee development focused on tailoring employees career paths based on their talents, strengths, and interests. We have fantastic teams throughout North America and are proud of our reputation of being the most informed and educated supplier in the industry. Our executives and managers are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!
Guaranty Bank gbankmo.com
In 1913, the first moving assembly line was developed by Ford Motor Company; it was also the year we officially opened for business in Springfield. A lot has changed within the century since we first opened, but one thing hasn’t and never will — our commitment to our customers.One hundred years of serving our community has provided us a long time to practice our philosophy of maintaining a personalized approach. In many cases, we’ve even served generations of your friends and family. We guarantee that you’ll receive custom tailored advice and above all else, the respect you deserve.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations orangelake.com
Orange Lake Resorts, home to Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, has been delivering memorable experiences through vacation ownership for more than 30 years. Through a strong platform of resort network growth and product flexibility, today more than 160,000 owners call our resorts home.
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Home Loan Expert, LLC thehomeloanexpert.com
The Home Loan Expert has worked since 2004 to ensure that every family, regardless of their means or situation, has access to the lowest rates available for their home mortgage loans. Whether they are looking to refinance or purchase a new home, these loans, from FHA, HARP, VA, USDA, to Jumbo, will be available for families. Many families like to refinance for debt consolidation, to pay for student loans or vehicle loans, or to do repairs or updates to their homes. They can also refinance to lower their monthly payments or shorten the length of their mortgage loan agreements.
IBM Columbia, MO
www-03.ibm.com/employment/us/ jobs/columbia_mo.html
IBM provides high-value information technology services with an extensive network of service delivery centers that provide information technology (IT) services and business process outsourcing capabilities to IBM clients around the world, as well as maintenance and monitoring of computer hardware and systems in the United States. Our Technical Delivery Services Center primarily supports US Strategic outsourcing clients, providing server systems operations, security services, and end user services, including maintenance and monitoring of computer hardware and software systems. IBM’s Technical Delivery Services Center is focused on increasing delivery quality and brings together all IBM worldwide service delivery capabilities for Strategic Outsourcing.
Insight Global, Inc. igicareers.com
Insight Global is a premier staffing services firm with 41 locations in the US and Canada. Insight Global provides contract staffing for IT and Accounting, Finance, and Engineering through its AF&E division. The company has been ranked one of the fastest growing staffing firms for the past 10 consecutive years and named the 3rd largest IT staffing firm in America by Staffing Industry Analysts. Insight Global will continue this growth by continually expanding office locations and new markets. Insight Global employs over 26,000 people in companies each year with revenues over $1 Billion.
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JMARK Business Solutions, Inc. jmark.com
Are you a technical expert looking for a company that can challenge you and give you opportunities to become the best the industry has to offer? JMARK is looking for driven, results-oriented professionals to provide unmatched levels of personal customer service to our Managed Services customers in the Springfield market. We serve an area within a 200-mile radius of Springfield, Missouri, and are gaining ground in the national market as new clients hear about our personal service. A responsible driving history is required and all candidates must agree to an extensive personal background check. On Call rotation is also required.
KAI Design & Build
kai-db.com
KAI Design & Build (KAI) in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the area’s largest and most respected design and build firms with a multi‐disciplined staff of professionals providing value‐added building solutions through design and build collaboration. At KAI, being a “design and build” firm means just that—we offer both design services (architecture, interior design, and engineering) and build services (program, project, and construction management) all under one roof. Our design and build mentality gives us a first‐hand understanding and appreciation for the design process, bringing you better team collaboration, an improved project process, and ultimately more value.
UP Companies theupcompanies.com
The UP Companies is a design and build collaborative composed of four separate entities; Power UP, Square UP, Keep UP, and Fuel UP. As one of the region’s largest full service minority owned contractual providers, The UP Companies pride ourselves on our ability to provide holistic and convenient solutions for general contractors, owners, and facilities management professionals. Our mission is to exceed the expectations and experiences of our colleagues, collaborators, and clients by utilizing our unique corporate infrastructure to provide safe and innovative solutions, exceptional workmanship, technical excellence, and integrity at every level.
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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.�
Kelly Services
kellyservices.us/
Founded by William Russell Kelly in 1946, Kelly Services has provided workforce solutions to customers in a variety of industries throughout its history. Our range of workforce solutions and geographic coverage has grown steadily over 70 years to match the needs of our customers. It began with office services, call center, light industrial, and electronic assembly staffing. Today, Kelly expertise also spans an array of outsourcing and consulting solutions, including recruitment, human resource management, vendor management, and outplacement services on a global basis.
KeyBank key.com
As one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, Key provides deposit, lending, cash management and investment services to individuals and small- and mid-sized businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association and First Niagara Bank, National Association, through a network of more than 1,200 branches and more than 1,500 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name.
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Killian Construction Company
killco.com
The Killian Group of Companies is among the most experienced construction firms in the United States. The Killian Group strives to create long lasting, repeat business relationships with its clients by serving their needs and by delivering on promises. The Killian Group of Companies specializes in complex, challenging construction projects for demanding owners, regardless of the project size or dollar amount. The Killian Group has diversified by serving many industries, including hospitality, entertainment, commercial, health-care, retail, education, industrial, and golf courses. The Killian Group of Companies is a full service organization utilizing cutting edge technologies.
Kohl’s Department Stores
kohlsoncampus.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. 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 rapidly growing store management internship and trainee programs offer opportunities to gain experience in management. If you have a creative mind, strong leadership skills, and want big responsibilities in a short amount of time, check out Kohl’s.
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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.
Magic Memories LLC magicmemories.com
We are a souvenir imaging company with an entirely different point of view. We are smile catchers, creating experiences that surprise and delight, turning moments into memories with a lifetime of value for guests at the most dynamic and exciting attractions and tourism venues in the world. Since inception back in the 90’s, our key pillars have remained the core of our success. We amplify the guest experience. We extend our attraction partners brand and we have proven to deliver the highest revenue to our partners in our industry. This win-win-win makes everyone smile.
MassMutual, St. Louis, MO
stlouis.massmutual.com
MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that benefits 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. The company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long term.
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Medix
medixteam.com
Medix provides premium staffing services to all of our clients, who hail from a variety of sectors across the industry. Whether our clients are staffing a temporary need, a seasonal spike in their business cycle or using Medix to augment their staff on a contract-to-hire or direct hire placement, we have the expertise and dedication to provide them with top industry professionals to timely and effectively secure their staffing needs.
Menards
menards.com Menards, based out of Eau Claire, WI, is a privately owned company and leader in the home improvement retail industry. We currently operate over 300 stores across the Midwest. As a company we promote from within, so we are looking for driven team players seeking a rewarding and challenging career with endless opportunity for advancement.
Mercy
mercy.net/careers
Since our creation in 1986, Mercy has grown into the sixth largest Catholic health care system in the U.S., serving millions annually. Mercy includes 32 acute care hospitals, four heart hospitals, two children’s hospitals, three rehab hospitals and one orthopedic hospital, nearly 700 clinic and outpatient facilities, 40,000 co-workers and more than 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Mercy also has outreach ministries in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
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Mercer-Zimmerman, Inc. mzltg.com
Mercer-Zimmerman has been a major presence in the lighting industry for over 60 years, and has developed strong relationships with countless customers, from the specification community to the electrical contractors. Our team is made up of a diverse team of sales, quotation, and customer service staff, the most qualified professionals in our market. We put a strong emphasis on family here at Mercer-Zimmerman, and believe that a cohesive work environment of talented individuals who truly enjoy their work are essential to providing the best possible service to our customers. Good work, like good lighting, shines from the inside out.
Midwest Regional Bank mwrbank.com
Known as the bank of “Tradition and Progress,” we have a longstanding practice of providing outstanding customer service to our customers, a strong commitment to the communities we serve, and building career opportunities for our staff. We make all decisions locally and encourage our employees to bring new and innovative ideas to our daily processes. Midwest Regional Bank is a Missouri state-chartered full-service bank with assets of over $460 million. MWRBank has Missouri offices in Festus, Arnold, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Sunset Hills, Clayton, Kansas City, Otterville, and across the country in Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida.
MilliporeSigma
(formerly Sigma-Aldrich) sigma-aldrich.com
In late 2015, Sigma-Aldrich joined forces with EMD Millipore. Our combined organization, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the United States and Canada, is the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany – and a global leader in the $125 billion life science industry. MilliporeSigma operates 65 manufacturing sites worldwide and employs more than 19,000 people in 66 countries. This geographic reach, combined with our innovative portfolio, industry-leading capabilities, and a culture that fosters curiosity and collaboration, uniquely positions us to anticipate and fulfill our customers’ needs – and solve their toughest life science problems.
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services health.mo.gov
After the 83rd General Assembly passed Senate Bill 25 and Governor John Ashcroft signed the legislation in 1985, the Department of Health (DOH) was created. The department was officially empowered, charged with supervising and managing all public health functions and programs formerly administered by the Division of Health. Governor Roger Wilson transferred the Division of Aging to the Department of Health effective Aug. 28, 2001, to become the Department of Health and Senior Services. Combining senior and public health issues into one system has allowed the department to more effectively focus on prevention and quality of life for all Missourians.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) dnr.mo.gov
The mission of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is to protect our air, land and water; preserve our unique natural and historic places; and provide recreational and learning opportunities for everyone.
Missouri Department of Transportation MODoT modot.org
MoDOT provides basic information on the Missouri Department of Transportation and its leaders, direction, history and funding. 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. There are a total of 33,884 miles of roadway within the state of Missouri. Roadways are considered either major or minor depending on the amount of traffic that they serve.
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Missouri State Auditor’s Office auditor.mo.gov
The State Auditor’s Office is Missouri’s independent watchdog agency. The State Auditor’s Office works to ensure the proper use of public funds and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Missouri government by performing audits of state agencies, boards and commissions, the circuit court system, the counties in Missouri that do not have a county auditor, and other political subdivisions upon petition by the voters. The State Auditor’s Office has approximately 115 employees. All audit management staff are CPAs, and approximately 65 percent of all audit staff have at least one professional license, certification, or advanced degree.
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 College of Business Graduate Programs mba.missouristate.edu
The COB’s five graduate programs provide an opportunity for students to gain a strong foundation in a chosen field or two explore changing career paths: Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Health Administration and Master of Project Management.
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Missouri State University Graduate College graduate.missouristate.edu
Explore more than 100 academic programs — including doctorates, master’s degrees, certificates, accelerated tracks and online options. Learn about application procedures, admission requirements and getting started at Missouri State. There are extensive financial aid resources, scholarships and graduate assistantships which help bring your dreams within reach.
Missouri University of Science and Technology mst.edu/index.html
The Missouri University of Science and Technology offers master of engineering, master of science, master of arts (available as a cooperative degree program with UMSL), master of science for teachers, master of business administration, doctor of philosophy, and doctor of engineering degrees. Studies fall into the general areas of business, economics, engineering, English, science and technology.
Nabholz Construction nabholz.com
Since 1949, Nabholz Construction has been providing unmatched construction services throughout the United States. The company was founded upon the principles of honesty and integrity, and those principles still hold true. Our reputation for upholding highly ethical business standards is our most valuable asset. Nabholz is unique in providing a complete package of construction and management services, for almost any size and type of building program. Through a variety of specialized operating units and delivery formats, we provide our clients with a complete and comprehensive range of services to meet all their building needs.
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Navy Officer Recruiting navy.com
The Navy is looking for highly qualified college students and graduates to apply for officer programs in many professional fields: Aviation, Engineering, Intelligence, Business, Supply Chain Management, Nuclear Energy, & Special Warfare. Individuals selected for officer programs do not begin their career until after graduation and can expect to start out with a salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 per year, full medical and dental benefits, 30 days of leave per year, and continuing education assistance. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship and meet the Navy height/weight standards.
Netsurion netsurion.com
We are a partner-channelfocused company because we realize the best way to safeguard consumers, merchants, and businesses alike is to deliver comprehensive integrated solutions resulting in strong, simple, and affordable data security.
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network stlclayton.nm.com
Northwestern Mutual has helps clients achieve their financial goals. Our financial representatives build lifelong relationships with clients and help them plan for all of their financial security needs with confidence. As a mutual company with no shareholders, we focus solely and directly on our clients and seek to deliver consistent and dependable value over time. Our business is about connecting with people. Financial security is a very personal subject, so most people want to work with a financial representative they feel comfortable with and can rely upon; someone who understands their life’s structure, current needs, and future goals.
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Olsson Associates
students.olssonassociates.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 site/civil, transportation, water, environmental, field operations, survey, and facilities. Our mission? At Olsson, we develop outstanding client relationships and execute successful infrastructure projects that go beyond technical expertise -- conducting ourselves with integrity and taking ownership in each of our projects.
OneMain Financial
onemainfinancial.com A growing company that offers real potential. Founded over 100 years ago, OneMain Financial is America’s premier personal finance company, providing personal loans, insurance, and other related financial products to more than 2.4 million consumers in communities across the country through a network of over 1,800 branches with more than 10,000 employees.
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.
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Ozark Foam InSEALators ozarkfoam.net
Ozark Foam InSEALators is a Spray Foam Insulation contractor performing work in the 4 state area for the past 21 years. We have offices in Ozark Missouri, Sapulpa Oklahoma, Harrison Arkansas, & Mountain Home Arkansas. We provide Insulation services for the Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial, & Residential markets.
Ozarks Public Television & KSMU optv.org
KSMU 91.1 FM 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.” When we moved to Strong Hall on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield in 1998, KSMU developed a simple, yet paradoxically complex, vision to be the best University licensed public radio station in the country. We aim to fulfill that vision by serving our listeners with national and community oriented programming each and every day.
Ozarks Regional YMCA of Springfield orymca.org
The Mission of the YMCA is to put Judeo Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy Spirit, Mind and Body for all. At Camp Wakonda we also strive to provide campers, of all ages, the best experience of their year, in an outdoor setting. At Camp Wakonda we live the four core values of the YMCA—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—every day. Our staff of dedicated young Christian men and women are living examples of the Y mission. Campers learn new life skills, develop friendships and grow in self-esteem and confidence.
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Paul Mueller Company 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.
Paulo Products Company paulo.com
Paulo Products Company offers a wide variety of heat treating, brazing and metal finishing solutions as well as a broad range of metallurgical and engineering services. In addition to the St. Louis facility, Paulo operates plants in Kansas City, MO, Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN, and Willoughby, OH
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. Peace Corps Volunteers currently serve in 77 countries and 30 different assignments in many sectors. Volunteers live and work at a grassroots level in a community that has requested assistance with their community and economic development. Volunteers receive many benefits during their service and may apply for Peace Corps Master’s International program and Peace Corps Fellows program and student loan deferment and forgiveness is available. For further details, please visit the Peace Corps web site at www.peacecorps.gov
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Pella Corporation
pella.com/home/default.aspxpella.com Pella Corporation has always been about bringing you innovative windows and doors that do more than frame the landscape — they make life easier with meaningful details that matter every day. At Pella, we’re not content to rest on our reputation as an industry leader. We constantly strive to make our products, service, and company better. Pella has been awarded more than 100 product and design patents. We have 10 manufacturing facilities and over 200 Window and Door Showrooms. Pella is based on the principles of traditional American values, integrity, and the desire to enrich the homes and lives of others.
PRIME Inc primeinc.com
Prime Inc., North America’s most successful refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carrier, provides safe and reliable service to its expanding international customer base. Independent contractors routinely benefit from Prime’s exceptional lease plan, with virtually unlimited earning potential. At Prime, we have built a strong reputation for providing superior transportation services throughout North America. Our commitment to providing unsurpassed customer service continues as we seek new methods, technical advances and systems which enable us to meet the increasing demands of the industry. Prime Inc Delivering on-time for over 40 years! Prime is a company you can grow with.
Renaissance Financial renaissancefinancial.com
Renaissance Financial is a financial services firm that provides customized solutions to assist individuals and businesses in reaching their financial goals. Our four-year training program provides an activity based salary, commissions, and bonuses to ease you into the business while also providing a mentor, a supportive team, and real-life training. A career with Renaissance Financial offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to earn what you are worth. Finding the right fit between what you want out of a career and what a career provides is a unique combination.
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Restore Therapy
restoretherapy.com
Restore is one of the nation’s largest providers of innovative rehabilitative therapies and wellness-based programs to senior populations. We understand the importance of helping you get back to the highest level of functioning possible. At Restore, we do everything in our power to make that happen. Our Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Audiologists serve seniors in assisted living and independent living facilities, continuous care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
Reverse Mortgages.com, Inc. reversemortgages.com
At Reverse Mortgages.com, Inc., our mission is to offer senior citizens the ability to live in their home and experience the freedom of financial security. Our employees have redefined what is possible through hard work and dedication in the reverse mortgage industry. With your help, we can continue to be a leader in the industry for many years to come. We are looking for innovators and educators to exceed goals and break down barriers. Your motivation and our experience will build great opportunities.
Rockhurst University
rockhurst.edu
Rockhurst University has been ranked among the top master’s universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. It also has been ranked among the nation’s top 30 wireless college campuses by Intel. Rockhurst University exists to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate liberal education and graduate education. Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and growth of the city and the region, and committed to the service of the contemporary world.
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Ross University School of Medicine rossu.edu/medical-school
Ross University School of Medicine offers a Doctor of Medicine degree program with an integrated, systems based curriculum, allowing students to gain clinical exposure from day one. The basic sciences campus is located in Dominica, West Indies, while clinical curriculum begins in Florida, and can continue at single-location clinical sites around the US. These affiliated teaching hospital sites help prepare students for key licensing exams and residency match. RUSM graduates earned more than 830 residency placements in 2015, and 97% of RUSM students passed the United States Medical Licensing ExaminationÂŽ Step 1 on their first attempt in 2014.
Ryan Lawn and Tree ryanlawn.com
Ryan Lawn and Tree is a highquality, high-profile, turf, irrigation, and tree maintenance company located in Kansas City (Main office); Springfield and St. Louis, MO; Wichita, KS; and Tulsa, OK. We hire individuals with degrees in horticulture, forestry, business, and related fields. We are employee owned. We currently have 220 full-time employees. Our fast growth has created opportunities for passionate professionals who want to work outdoors. We pay well with full benefits.
Saint Louis University Graduate School slu.edu
Saint Louis University Graduate School offers over 40 programs of study leading to the academic degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy, along with several Certificate programs, and advanced, dual-degree programs. Financial assistance is available to qualified graduate students. Fellowships, traineeships, teaching, and research assistantships are awarded in most fields of study. Full-tuition scholarships and health insurance accompany stipends in most instances.
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Saint Louis University Hospital ssmhealth.com
Saint Louis University Hospital is an academic medical center in St. Louis that serves as the teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is exclusively staffed by SLUCare Physician Group. This three-pronged relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine is just one way we’re changing health care. As an academic medical center, we are at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments and procedures— providing them to our patients, teaching them to our students and developing them through research and innovation.
Save-A-Lot
savealot.com/careers Save-A-Lot is one of the nation’s leading extreme-value, carefully selected assortment grocery chains, operating nearly 1,200 value-oriented stores in all types of neighborhoods — urban, rural, and suburban. We deliver our customers terrific savings, up to 40% compared to conventional grocery stores. We help our customers to live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time through a compelling, convenient shopping experience featuring great food, great prices, and great people, every day. We are team players and work continually to strengthen our team. We value diversity in all aspects of our business and embrace lead change.
Schreiber Foods Inc. sficorp.com
Schreiber Foods is the largest customer brand cheese company in the world. We are a national leader in natural, process, and substitute cheese products and frozen food entrees. Our commitment to quality, honesty, and integrity has grown to encompass over 4500 partners, thirteen converting and three international facilities, as well as frozen entree and printed packaging operations. Our strength is the attitude and beliefs of our team working to meet challenges and achieve results. Our goal is to attract, retain, and develop qualityconscious people who not only fit into our culture of excellence, but work to enhance it!
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Secure Insurance Group LLC
secureinsurancegroup.com Secure Insurance group in Springfield, Missouri offers a wide variety of services: life insurance, universal life insurance, whole life insurance, term life insurance, safe money accounts, final expense coverage, long term care insurance, medicare supplements, disability insurance, and more. We have what you need to help meet your personal or family needs and situation.
SEK Interlocal #637 sekconnection.com
The Southeast Kansas Interlocal #637 is a cooperative entity created by thirteen area school districts to provide special education services. The Interlocal is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of one member from the Board of Education of each participating district. The Kansas State Department of Education verifies that this district has attained the highest level of achievement in providing services to children and youth with disabilities.
Senior Benefit Services sbscareers.net
“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. We aim to be the premier provider of health care insurance to all communities and states that we serve while upholding our motto: “”What we know will make the difference for you.”” We assist and educate our agents so that they can better help their clients in making the best possible decisions We offer FT and Internship career opportunities that build fundamental skills for success in business.”
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ServiceMaster servicemaster.com
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc is a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services and well-recognized brands, operating through an extensive service network of more than 7,000 company-owned, franchised, and licensed locations. The company’s portfolio of well-recognized brands includes Terminix (termite and pest control), American Home Shield (home warranties), ServiceMaster Restore (disaster restoration), ServiceMaster Clean (janitorial), Merry Maids (residential cleaning), Furniture Medic (furniture repair) and AmeriSpec (home inspections).
Shamrock Trading Corporation/RTS Financial shamrocktradingcorp.com
Shamrock Trading Corporation is a rapidly-growing provider of transportation logistics, financial services, and international trade finance for businesses in the United States and other parts of the world. Shamrock’s subsidiaries include Ryan Transportation, RTS Financial, RTS International, and RTS Carrier Services. Shamrock has posted an average of 25% sales growth for each of the 30 years it has been in business. Shamrock provides its 400 employees with competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and exciting career opportunities. In 2015 and 2016, The Kansas City Business Journal named Shamrock one of its “Best Places to Work.”
Shelter Insurance Companies shelterinsurance.com
The Shelter Insurance® group of companies is a leader in the insurance industry, providing customers with exceptional services. Since opening our doors in 1946, we became one of the most successful and financially sound regional insurance groups in the country. Our policy for 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.
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Sherwin-Williams Company sherwin-williams.com
Sherwin-Williams is the largest coatings company in North America, and the third largest in the world. We provide 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. Every year, we hire over 700 collegerecruits into our Management Training Program for training in different divisions and functions. Our 45,000+ employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career.
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. In 2005, more than 90% of placements into managerial and professional positions in the Paint Stores Group came from within the company. Over 700 college recruits are hired every year into our Management Training Program and receive training in different divisions and functions.
Simmons Bank simmonsfirst.com
With more than 100 branch locations throughout Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, Simmons Bank’s mission is to place our customers’ needs at the forefront of all we do. Although our portfolio of services can compete with those of larger banks, the people of Simmons Bank are deeply committed to providing customers with the warm welcome, friendly service and one-on-one relationships that neighborhood banks are known for. Simmons Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Simmons Bank Member FDIC.
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SPEC Building Materials Corp speccorp.com
We are a building materials distributor/ wholesaler. We are a full service, multi-discipline organization of building envelope professionals, manufacturer’s representatives, sales, and distribution professionals. Our associates to assist customers by providing superior service, quality products, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing. We choose our vendors carefully based on product quality and market demand for each specific product we offer to our customers. Spec’s associates are chosen and trained to be proficient in knowledge of all phases of the industry we serve, always maintaining our professionalism in the approach we use to serve our customers.
Springfield Police Department goSPD.com
We are committed to providing quality service to our community through personal integrity, fairness, open communication, and a helpful attitude.
Springfield Public Schools springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org
Springfield Public Schools is Missouri’s largest fully accredited school district. Our academic excellence is based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools. Over 24,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school, nine middle schools, five high schools, Phelps Center for Gifted Education, and an Early Childhood Center. Additionally, we offer more than a dozen Choice Programs for students including the International Baccalaureate program, Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility, and the Middle College Program. We recruit and retain highly qualified teachers. They average 13 years of teaching experience and more than 62 % have advanced degrees.
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SRC Holdings Corporation srcholdings.com
We are 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.
SSM Health Mid Missouri
ssmhealthcareers.com SSM Health is a Catholic, not-forprofit health care system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the nation. With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 20 hospitals, more than 60 outpatient care sites, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, two nursing homes, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a technology company, and two accountable care organizations. We are deeply rooted in our Mission and Values and are committed to helping our talented employees continue to grow on personal and professional levels.
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.
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Starlight Theatre kcstarlight.com
Starlight Theatre, recent winner of the Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City and the second largest outdoor producing theatre in the country. Opened as a theater in 1950 and as a nonprofit organization in 1951, Starlight presents and produces Broadway musicals and concerts, offers extensive community outreach and educational programming including classes, scholarships, and Starlight’s Blue Star Awards, one of the largest high school musical theatre award programs in the country.
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.
Swank Motion Pictures swank.com
Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. 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 us as their exclusive licensing and distribution partner to offer their boxoffice hits for public performance in non-theatrical markets. In the healthcare market, we distribute continuing education courses in addition to movie entertainment. The courses help physicians, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, dentists, and many other medical professionals renew their licenses, which is especially critical for our customers in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Reserves.
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Tinker Air Force Base afsc.afaquisitioncareers.com
Tinker Air Force Base has a mission to maintain and repair Air Force aircraft. The most common planes Tinker repairs are the B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 Stratotanker, E-3 Sentry (also known as the AWACS), and the B-1B Lancer. Tinker is also responsible for repair and overhaul of approximately half of all engines owned by the Air Force. To meet this mission, Tinker employs approximately 1,600 civilian scientists & engineers.
Tower Loan towerloan.com
Tower Loan is a rapidly growing consumer finance company with 158 offices in 3 states. Our offices consist of Managers, Manager Trainees, and Customer Service Representatives. All of the positions are full time with benefits and incentive pay available. If you are looking for a career with lots of room for advancement please contact Tower Loan.
TQL
TQLJOBS.com Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is the nation’s largest privatelyheld third party logistics (3PL) firm. With 57 offices nationwide, and another 10+ opening on the horizon, we work with thousands of companies to facilitate their truckload freight movements. TQL was founded in 1997 on the values of ethics, integrity, and quality customer service, and we take pride in adhering to these same principles today. Our freight brokerage service has expanded in terms of scope and expertise and the mindset of exceeding our customers’ expectations. It’s more than a business promise or mission. It’s our legacy.
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Tri-County Special Education Cooperative Interlocal No. 607 tricounty607.com
Tri-County Special Education Cooperative/Interlocal No. 607 is a comprehensive special education service provider located in Southeast Kansas. The agency employees 125 certified and 225 classified staff in serving approximately 1,315 students with special needs. It is a progressive agency which utilizes computerized IEP’s, assistive technology, and “best” practices in serving students. First and second year teachers enjoy the benefits of our mentor program and support teams for students with Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, and assistive technology needs. Special education coordinators assist new staff with transition into the field and help in targeting staff development activities to increase awareness and preparation.
Trinity Products
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Trinity Products was founded in 1979 in St. Charles, Missouri as a steel pipe supplier with a focus on the heavy civil construction industry (piling, road boring, and utility contractors).
Triumph Foods, LLC triumphfoods.com
Triumph Foods is a top exporter and processor of premium products worldwide. The state-of-the-art facility, processing 6 million hogs each year, is one of the newest and most technologically advanced facility in the United States. Featuring the latest food quality, safety innovations and improvements, the company prides itself on producing only the highest quality pork products found in the market today. With a dedicated workforce of 2,800 employees, Triumph Foods provides a variety of pork products both domestically and internationally to some of the highest quality food producers in the world.
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Tulsa Police Department joinTPD.org
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a C+ average or better at an accredited college. No military hours or credits are accepted unless they are received from or converted through an accredited college. You may apply to test within one year preceding your expected degree completion. The Tulsa Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Pharmacy pharmacy.umkc.edu
For more than 125 years, the UMKC School of Pharmacy has continued its mission to educate, innovate, discover, engage, and serve to improve health. Our pharmacy professional degree program is nationally recognized for community engagement and service learning, and our graduate programs and research activities have led us to consistently rank in the top third of pharmacy schools from the National Institutes of Health. We offer rewarding learning and career experiences for students, faculty and staff in both urban and more rural settings with sites throughout Missouri in Kansas City, Columbia and Springfield.
University of Arkansas Global Campus online.uark.edu
State-of-the-art technology currently available through the Global Campus allows students located anywhere in Arkansas and around the globe to access courses taught by world-renowned university faculty members. Through the use of innovative learning solutions (web-streaming, video and satellite transmission, and web-based delivery), students are provided with positive educational experiences, which are identical to those of a traditional learning environment. Providing virtual education to students with whom personal obligations or choices prevent on-campus participation results in making the opportunity to obtain a degree from the University of Arkansas a true possibility.
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University of Central Missouri ucmo.edu/graduate
Welcome to Graduate Studies at the University of Central Missouri. We offer a variety of excellent graduate programs, including 34 Master’s degree programs and six Education Specialist programs. We also offer two cooperative doctorate programs: the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, in cooperation with the University of Missouri-Columbia; and the Ph.D. in Technology Management, in cooperation with Indiana State University.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Information Science and Learning Technologies
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The University of Missouri School of Information Science and Learning Technologies offers graduate programs: Education Technology, Library & Information Science, Information Science & Learning Technologies PhD program, and an online Educator Graduate Certificate.
Unyson Logistics A Hub Group Company 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 longhaul 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.
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US Air Force airforce.com
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace. Our rich history and our vision guide our Airmen as we pursue our mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders, innovators, and warriors.
US Bank
usbank.com/internships U.S. Bank was recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, and has been a #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine for the past six years. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and diverse workforce. U.S. Bank outperforms its peers in manager effectiveness, financial results, stability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. We support the communities our 67,000 employees serve through both financial contributions and volunteerism.
US Foods usfoods.com
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and leading distributors, serving independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government, and educational institutions. The company offers more than 350,000 products, including highquality, exclusive brands such as the innovative Chef ’s Line®, a time-saving, chef-inspired line of scratch-quality products, and Rykoff Sexton®, a premium line of specialty ingredients sourced from around the world. The company proudly employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide.
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U.S. Marine Corps marine.com/officer
Marine Corps Officers are four-year college graduates who serve in a leadership role and can specialize in nearly any occupation available outside of the Marine Corps. Officers are employed in management roles. Starting salaries for full-time officer are typically around $55,000-$60,000 with increases tied to promotions. There are many career choices for Marine Officers whether you serve 4 years or longer. Options include aviation positions (pilots for jets, helicopters, cargo planes) and more than 20 ground options (intelligence, infantry, logistics, supply, finance, engineering, tanks, aviation maintenance, air traffic control, artillery, public affairs, administration, etc.).
United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
sallyport.bop.gov/locations/inst/spg/index.jsp The United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners (MCFP Springfield) is a United States federal prison in Springfield, Missouri which provides medical, mental health, and dental services to male offenders. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.
Utility Contractors Inc. ucict.com/home.html
Utility Contractors Inc., (UCI) based in Wichita, Kansas, has earned a place among the most established construction companies in the Midwest. We offer the talent, technology, and integrity to provide solutions to today’s most difficult construction challenges.We are a multiplediscipline general contractor specializing in the heavy and industrial construction markets. Utility Contractors is consistently ranked among the Top 600 Specialty Contractors and the Top 20 Utility Construction Companies by Engineering News Record. Established in 1950, UCI has grown from a local entity to becoming a leading-edge construction company who has developed lasting relationships with clients throughout the United States.
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Verizon Wireless verizon.com
We are problem-solvers, engineers, technologists, and innovators. We connect millions of people, companies, and communities with our powerful network technology. We change the industry and the world through innovation and aim to make a positive impact on society. From working to improve education and healthcare to evolving our own sustainable business practices, we share our success with the community to make a world better place. We take pride in our diverse team of people who focus on our customers. Their combined intelligence and creativity make Verizon a great place to work, learn, and grow.
Veterans United Home Loans
veteransunited.com/careers/ At Veterans United Home Loans, we’re a little different. We enjoy coming to work every day. Why? Because we genuinely love enhancing lives alongside passionate people who love it too. We have fun with our coworkers, cultivating lasting relationships, all while doing life-changing work for some of the most deserving people on Earth. As experts on the VA Loan, we are dedicated to making the American dream of homeownership a reality for those who bravely served. We’ve built an elite team of hardworking, fun people dedicated to enhancing the lives of our veterans, service members, and their families.
Waffle House, Inc.
wafflehouse.com/whcareers Waffle House is a 57 year old, privately owned, debt free company. We are the largest and most successful full-service, 24-hour restaurant chain in the U.S. We currently operate over 1600 corporate restaurants with the goal of doubling in size within the next 7-10 years. We are mostly southeast across 25 states. Possessing strong morals, values, character, and a strong work ethic are very important traits in our company culture. We are a performance based, financially stable, and growing company who believes hard work does pay off.
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Walgreens walgreens.com
Walgreens is America’s best-known, largestvolume, most-trusted pharmacy retailer. We lead the U.S. chain drugstore industry in sales, store growth, and profits. Founded in 1901, Walgreens serves more than 4.7 million customers daily and each store averages approximately $7.9 million in annual sales. In 2008, sales reached $59 billion marking our 34th consecutive year of record sales and earnings. We’re listed in Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies in America” for the 15th straight year and are ranked among the top in food and drugstore retailers. Walgreens has employment opportunities available in our Retail Stores, Corporate Office, Distribution Centers, & Walgreens Health Services.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. walmart.com/careers
As the world’s fastest-growing employer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. remains fully committed to nurturing a diverse workplace that provides our Associates opportunities to grow and develop. Our Associates can pursue a wide variety of careers ranging from internal audit to real estate, product development to global procurement, information systems programmer to marketing, buyer to replenishment trainee, aviation, and more. As a retailer of choice, we continue to earn recognition for programs and our progress to date. We have a continuing need for devoted Associates with a desire to excel and share their talent by embarking on their professional career with us.
Webster University webster.edu
You are unique, so is Webster. From our historic Webster Groves campus to locations worldwide, every Webster University campus is inviting and personal — with an esteemed student-focused faculty. Our programs are flexible and our reach is global; both our students and faculty are from around the world creating a diverse learning environment. Learn what makes Webster as unique as you are — and how we can provide the quality education, personal attention, diverse community, and global experience you are looking for.
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. wernercareers.com
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, NE with offices throughout North America and China. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a portfolio of transportation services that includes medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van capacity, temperature-controlled, flatbed, dedicated, and expedited. Werner’s Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, load/mode and network optimization, and freight forwarding.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company whiting-turner.com
Whiting-Turner is one of the fastest growing construction firms in the nation. Our growth is completely organic and derived from the pride our people take in applying ethics and talent to the opportunities presented and from their unwavering dedication. Whiting-Turner people get to work with premier architects and consultants from across the nation and around the world on some of the most intriguing and technically demanding projects. Our construction professionals are exposed to the very latest trends, building systems, and construction methods on projects such as hospitals, life sciences laboratories, data centers, performing arts facilities, university sports facilities, and lifestyle centers.
Wilson Logistics wilsonlogistics.com
Wilson Logistics is a leading-edge company in an essential industry. Our company has grown from a small trucking company to a full-service, asset-based, third-party logistics (3PL) provider, operating in the contiguous US and Canada. At Wilson Logistics, you have the opportunity to gain valuable experience right out of the gate. Whether you’re interested in logistics and the trucking industry, or specializations, such as operations, finance, marketing, training, recruiting, safety, or human resources, Wilson Logistics has opportunities for you! Please feel free to contact us and tell us about your interests and aspirations.
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World Wide Technology wwt.com
World Wide Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive e-PL (electronic Procurement and Logistics) solution for buying and selling information technology products and services. Our solution helps commercial and government customers build-out and upgrade their information technology infrastructures quickly, efficiently, and at a lower cost than by traditional means. Our solution is more than a site to buy and sell information technology products. Our services also enable participants to Web-manage some of their common responsibilities such as product availability inquiries, delivery coordination, inventory tracking, and project collaboration. Our vendor-neutral approach and open, scalable market is attractive to both purchasers and suppliers.
Better Weekdays thewhether.com
Better Weekdays flagship application, The Whether, aggregates, curates and personalizes career content and opportunities that lead to a frictionless career pathway. On the app, employers can target their brand to better attract, engage and discover relevant job candidates.
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. JHA strives to create an environment where employees can simultaneously achieve personal and professional goals. JHA believes that while technology and capital are important in its efforts to improve quality, productivity, and profit, only satisfied employees can make it happen.
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McGriff, Seibels & Williams of MO, Inc. mcgriff.com
McGriff, Seibels & Williams has enjoyed a long history of successfully delivering exceptional service to our client base. We have accomplished this by listening to our clients’ concerns, analyzing their risk objectives and helping them fulfill their risk management goals. We are strategic, consultative partners to our clients, providing the best-in-class global services they expect from their most trusted advisors. To meet these expectations, McGriff has assembled a team of the very best and brightest professionals in the insurance industry and charged them with being creative problem solvers with a focus on responding to the specific needs of our clientele.
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MTS Contracting, Inc. mtscontracting.com
Since 1996, MTS Contracting, Inc. has built the reputation of being one of the premier restoration contractors in the Midwest. Along with superior workmanship, MTS takes great pride in its outstanding service to each customer. Our expertise in a wide range of restoration services allows us to help provide solutions to any exterior restoration problem.
Penske Truck Leasing moveforward.penske.jobs
Penske Truck Leasing, headquartered in Reading, PA, is a joint venture of Penske Corporation and GE Equipment Management. A global transportation services provider, the company operates approximately 208,000 heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks and serves customers from more than 700 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe. Product lines include full-service leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer rental, integrated logistics services and supply chain management. Penske Truck Leasing’s annual revenues are approximately US $3.4 billion.
University of Missouri-St. Louis business.umsl.edu
We offer three types of MBAs: the FlexMBA, for those who wish to create a customized program with one of 9 possible emphasis areas, the Professional MBA (PMBA), for those who seek an accelerated, Internet-enhanced weekend program, and the International MBA, for those who wish to study abroad. We also offer highly-regarded Master’s programs in Accounting (MAcc) and Information Systems (MSIS), a Ph.D. in Business Administration, and numerous graduate certificates. And, in Spring, 2018 we will launch St. Louis’ first and only AACSBaccredited doctorate for working professionals-the UMSL Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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Career Expo Guide 2017 ADVERTISERS INDEX
3D Corporate Solutions • 79 Advantage Nursing Services • 45 AG Financial Solutions • 31 Aldi • 88 Arc of the Ozarks • 25 Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. • 15 City Year • 85 Commerce Bank • 73 Crossland Construction Company • 61 Crossland Heavy Contractors • 83 Episcopal Service Corps • 85 Freightquote • 65 Great Southern Bank • 21 Grimco • 75 Mercer-Zimmerman • 71 Millipore Sigma • 81 MSU College of Business/Graduate Programs • 5 MSU Foreign Language Institute • 11 MSU Graduate College • 69 MSU Student Employment Services • 51 MSU Study in China • 75 MSU Study in Mexico • 59 Olsson Associates • 73 O’Reilly Auto Parts • 2 Ozark Foam InSEALators • 65 Paulo Products • 35 Peace Corps • 79 Prime Inc. • 77 Ryan Lawn & Tree •83 SRC • 69 SSM Health • 61 St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department • 81 Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • 83 Terminix • 77 TLC Properties • 59 Tower Loan • 71 United States Marine Corps • 41 Wilson Logistics • 87
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