Business

‘Freedom’ of expression

The Aurora branch of Freedom Bank of Southwest Missouri tied with Monett to win second and third place in Monday’s Halloween Costume Contest.Their employees chose to portray Toy Story characters. Both branches received $175 in prize money. Contributed photo
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IMEC receives recognition

Mark Conner (center left) and Eric Merriman (center right), of Industrial Machine and Engineering Company (IMEC) receive a Supplier Excellence Award from Essex Industries representatives Joe Laktas (left) and Chad Leftwich (right). Laktas, Essex’s supplier quality manager, credited IMEC’s quality, on-time delivery and pricing as some of the key metrics for winning the award. “To be recognized by one of our customers is truly an honor,” said Eric Merriman, IMEC plant manager. “It really shows what a great team we have here. Everyone here has a hand in making these parts for Essex, from the front office to the production floor to shipping and every point in between. This is an award we all share.” Contributed photo
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Arc of the Ozarks receives highest accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International recently announced that The Arc of the Ozarks has been accredited for a period of three years for its behavioral consultation services, community employment services: employment supports, community employment services: job development, community housing, community housing (autism spectrum disorderadults), community integration, community integration (autism spectrum disorder – adults), services for children and youth: child and adolescent services, services for children and youth: child and adolescent services (autism spectrum disorder- child and adolescents), supported living, supported living (autism spectrum disorder-adults), and transition services. The latest accreditation is the 10th consecutive three-year accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to The Arc of the Ozarks.
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