Joplin Tri-State Business beefing up staff

Thanks to a reader for pointing out this information:

The Joplin Tri-State Business is about to add a full-time reporter to aid former Globe reporter Jeff Wells. This ad was placed on the JournalismJobs.com website:


"Joplin Tri-State Business, a growing biweekly business newspaper in Joplin, Mo., and the sister publication of the Springfield Business Journal in Springfield, Mo., is seeking a full-time reporter for its Joplin newsroom. We are looking for a communicator with excellent reporting, writing, photography and proofreading skills. Knowledge of the region, the business community and the area economy is a plus.
The reporter will be responsible for gathering public records, writing business news, features and in-depth reports. The reporter will also contribute breaking news to sbj.net, the Alliance of Area Business Publication's best Web site for 2006.
Send a cover letter, resume and clips to Jeff Wells, Joplin Tri-State Business, 407 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 204, Joplin Mo., 64804, or to jwells@joplintsb.com. The deadline to apply is Aug. 18, 2006."

Looks like the Globe is in for more competition.