On Aug. 8, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive memorandum directing the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to provide employers with the option of deferring the employee portion of the 6.2% social security payment obligations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If employers choose to participate, the deferral would start Sept. 1, 2020 and end Dec. 31, … [Read more...] about Social Security announcement
Chrystal Irons, director of the Missouri State University (MSU) Small Business Technology & Development Center (SBTDC), Springfield, has been named the 2016 Missouri State Star, or the state’s outstanding business counselor, for her contributions to local business growth. The award is conferred by America’s SBDC, the national association for all SBDC programs throughout the … [Read more...] about Chrystal Irons named Missouri SBTDC State Star
October is energy awareness month, and Missouri State University is proud to show off the Power House. The Power House is one of the oldest buildings on campus and has been providing energy for the school since it started. The Power House technology has advanced tremendously and has saved the school millions of dollars providing the newest and the most efficient machines. Come … [Read more...] about Power house tours in recognition of energy awareness month
A blog is a great tool to communicate short messages to your audience, but the less often you post, the more people forget that you’re there! This is why we recommend that blogging becomes a habit, and recommend that you update it at least once a month. Attend a blogging workshop Sept. 10 or 25 The offices of web and new media and university communications will host a … [Read more...] about Blogging workshop offered Sept. 10 and 25