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Joe Rogan’s Podcast Sparks Tensions Inside Spotify

October 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Joe Rogan’s Podcast Sparks Tensions Inside Spotify
The audiostreaming company made a $100 million bet on Joe Rogan, one of podcasting’s most popular—and polarizing—voices. Amid controversy, Spotify executives are standing by that voice.

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In Luxury Market, Being Amazon Is Still a Burden

October 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In Luxury Market, Being Amazon Is Still a Burden
Since creating a special section on its mobile app to house high-end fashions in September, the e-commerce giant has amassed just a handful of big brands.

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With Little Else to Do, America Is Turning to Videogames Like Never Before

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on With Little Else to Do, America Is Turning to Videogames Like Never Before
Videogames were already a multibillion-dollar industry. The pandemic is sending them to another level. The way we entertain ourselves may never be the same.

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Dunkin’ to Be Sold to Inspire Brands for $8.8 Billion

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dunkin’ to Be Sold to Inspire Brands for $8.8 Billion
The Arby’s owner would become one of the biggest U.S. restaurant operators. The deal is the second-largest acquisition of a North American restaurant chain in at least a decade.

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To Vaccinate Against Covid-19, U.S. Enlists Pharmacy Chains

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on To Vaccinate Against Covid-19, U.S. Enlists Pharmacy Chains
An interim plan issued by the CDC calls for pharmacies around the U.S. to provide coronavirus vaccination sites, in addition to the hospitals and clinics already expected to play roles.

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Walmart to Put Guns, Ammo Displays Back in U.S. Stores

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart to Put Guns, Ammo Displays Back in U.S. Stores
Walmart said it would put firearms and ammunition back on the sales floors of its U.S. stores, reversing a decision earlier in the week to remove the displays to prevent potential looting.

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Chamber Honors Staff with Recognition Luncheon

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce honored Chamber staff at their annual recognition luncheon, held this year at Mythos.  The following individuals had reached a milestone of service and were recognized with […]

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Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for November 2020

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for November 2020. Other listings could be […]

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Pandemic Brings New Restrictions on Dining, Shops as Demand Is Rising

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pandemic Brings New Restrictions on Dining, Shops as Demand Is Rising
As coronavirus cases rise across much of the country, restaurants and retailers are contending again with new restrictions and staffing challenges as demand rises for dining out and holiday shopping gets under way.

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Big Tech Companies Reap Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand

October 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Big Tech Companies Reap Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand
Amazon and Google report strong quarterly sales and profits in the midst of a debate over their market power.

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  • Asia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families
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  • With Tourism Stalled, Hawaii Chases the Startup Wave
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  • Carlyle Joins $1 Billion Investment Round in Missile Startup Castelion
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  • FTC Warns Retailers on Using Private Consumer Data to Raise Prices
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  • Women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO’s Behavior Years Before Ouster
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  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
  • ALLO Fiber to Host Business-to-Community Trunk-or-Treat Event on October 14
  • Guaranty Bank to Host Free Roundtable Discussing SEO and Geofencing on September 24
  • Asia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families
  • With Tourism Stalled, Hawaii Chases the Startup Wave
  • Carlyle Joins $1 Billion Investment Round in Missile Startup Castelion
  • FTC Warns Retailers on Using Private Consumer Data to Raise Prices
  • Women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO’s Behavior Years Before Ouster
  • Crowder College Announces 2026 History Symposium Beginning September 3
  • Joplin Health Department Offering Vaccinations for Back-to-School Starting August 24
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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