Semo.net Weblog » Archived Announcement http://blog.semo.net Southeast Missouri's Online Community Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:34:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 semo.net Independence Day Hours http://blog.semo.net/2010/07/02/semo-net-independence-day-hours-2/ http://blog.semo.net/2010/07/02/semo-net-independence-day-hours-2/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:58:39 +0000 Bridgett Barnhill http://blog.semo.net/?p=2211 Our office will be closed on Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 6th.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

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Turn you hump day into a fiesta!!!!

Tio’s is located on Three Rivers Blvd just off of Kanell Blvd (PP Hwy) in Poplar Bluff.

Party starts when you walk in!

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]]> http://blog.semo.net/2010/04/04/semo-net-easter-hours/feed/ 0 Poplar Bluff City Baseball League Application Deadline April 7th http://blog.semo.net/2010/03/26/poplar-bluff-city-baseball-league-application-deadline-april-7th/ http://blog.semo.net/2010/03/26/poplar-bluff-city-baseball-league-application-deadline-april-7th/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:58:12 +0000 Bridgett Barnhill http://blog.semo.net/?p=2140 For more information on registration, please click here.

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2010/03/26/poplar-bluff-city-baseball-league-application-deadline-april-7th/feed/ 0 Motivated Sales Person Wanted! http://blog.semo.net/2010/03/22/technology-sales-position/ http://blog.semo.net/2010/03/22/technology-sales-position/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:28:40 +0000 Brian Becker http://blog.semo.net/?p=2125 We are Southeast Missouri’s premier and largest Internet service. We are currently developing a sales team and are seeking talented and motivated people. Join a top performing team and be our next shining star.

This is an Outstanding Sales Opportunity with Excellent Earnings potential for the right person! We are looking for success driven B2B individuals who enjoy business development and want to lead the pack leveraging our already excellent service to bring in new business. You would be representing an organization where service standards are high and our commitment to customer service and colleagues is tremendous.

We are searching for successful, motivated sales representatives to educate decision makers about our superior products and services and give us a try.

Job Description

    Contact decision makers in businesses and nonprofit organizations by telephone, email and in person
    and inform them of our products and services.
    Design appealing products and services tailor made to specific customers and markets.
    Get commitments from new customers
    Follow up, as needed to assure customer satisfaction
    Compensation is salary plus commission.

Job Requirements

    Previous experience selling intangibles such as services, insurance, travel or fund raising.
    Documented, success in previous sales positions
    Friendly, outgoing personality
    Professional appearance
    Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
    High commitment to customer satisfaction.
    Prior “cold calling” and prospecting experience is a big plus.

How to apply?
Fill out our standard job application (stop by or download it)
If you have a resume, please include it with your application

Drop it by our office at 1877 N Westwood Blvd – Poplar Bluff
Scan and email it to jobs@semo.net
Fax it to 573.776.6452

Don’t delay. If you are the person we are looking for apply today!

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Ideal candidates will have great customer service, multi-tasking, typing and communications skills, as well as proficiency in computer and internet use.

Our customer service agents assist customers with internet related problems over the phone and in our office, including home networking, browser and email troubleshooting, and connectivity related issues with DSL, fixed Wireless, Cable Internet and Dialup. They handle account setups and changes, as well as process payments for our users.

Customer service and/or technical support experience a must, computer/networking certification or degree a definite plus.

Please stop by our office at 1877 N Westwood in Poplar Bluff to apply, or forward your resumé to techmanager@semo.net.

Come join our team!

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USDA TILTING AT WINDMILLS: LITTLE GUY EXPOSES USDA STIMULUS BLUNDER

Brian Becker owns a small Internet Service in Southeast Missouri started in 1995. Becker has documents to show that the USDA, responsible for doling out billions for Rural Broadband, has contradicted both itself and Congress. Most are skeptical at first, but a few minutes with him and you realize that $7.2B stimulus dollars hinge on one word.
Read the rest of this article…

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2010/03/03/semo-net-disputes-usda-rules-preventing-rural-broadband-grant/feed/ 13 Got Political Contacts In D.C.? I Need Your Help. http://blog.semo.net/2010/02/02/got-political-contacts-in-d-c-i-need-your-help/ http://blog.semo.net/2010/02/02/got-political-contacts-in-d-c-i-need-your-help/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:25:16 +0000 Brian Becker http://blog.semo.net/?p=2098 Alright semo.net friends…I’m heading to D.C. & will be there Wed morning through late Thurs night.

I know it’s last minute but I need to meet with:
Sen Kit Bond
Sen Claire McCaskill
Any Missouri Representatives
(I’ve got a call into JoAnn Emerson’s office, so i think that’s going to be good)

I would also like to meet with:
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack or his Chief of Staff
Jonathan Adelstein, USDA Administrator

Any help you can provide in getting me some face-time would be greatly appreciated. My cell is 573.778.6500 or brian@semo.net

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