2020 – Page 39 – Joplin Business Outlook

Oregon Votes to Decriminalize All Drugs, Allow Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Oregon became the first state in the nation to decriminalize the possession of all illegal drugs and also legalize the use of psilocybin—the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms—for mental health treatment.

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California Voters Pass Prop 22, Exempting Uber, Lyft From Reclassifying Drivers

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Uber, Lyft and DoorDash won a pivotal vote in California that exempts them from having to reclassify their drivers as employees, as Proposition 22 passed following the costliest ballot-measure campaign in state history.

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Companies Ban Travel, Warn Employees of Civil Unrest

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

U.S. employers geared up for Election Day with a flurry of internal messages unlike those in previous elections, with some urging staffers to avoid work travel and to be on guard against potential disruptions.

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Comcast, Walmart in Talks to Develop, Distribute Smart TVs

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Under the terms the companies are discussing, retail giant Walmart would promote TV sets running Comcast software and would get a share of recurring revenue from Comcast in return.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – November 2

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus: Emergency Notification Update We notify students and faculty of closings with automated texts from School Rush. If […]

Zoom Video Tackles Tricky Role of Policing Its Service

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The videoconferencing app is looking at its handling of politically sensitive public events after recent criticisms.

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Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Survives Scrutiny From Activist Investor

November 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Jack Dorsey’s job as CEO of Twitter appears safe. Twitter said in a securities filing on Monday that a board committee formed this spring recommended that the current management structure remain in place.

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Mondelez’s Sales in Emerging Markets Bounce Back

November 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The snacks-and-candy maker reported a nearly 5% rise in global sales, aided by a rebound in some emerging markets after coronavirus lockdowns had crimped sales earlier in the year.

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Education

Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

November 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University will be hosting several trainings this month. Join them to learn from experts, hear from other business owners, and keep […]

City Partners with One Joplin to Celebrate StoryWalk in Leonard Park on Thursday, November 5

November 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Everyone is invited to celebrate a new feature in Joplin that will be fun for the whole family! On Thursday, November 5, the City of Joplin and its community members will join […]

Year: 2020

Oregon Votes to Decriminalize All Drugs, Allow Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment

California Voters Pass Prop 22, Exempting Uber, Lyft From Reclassifying Drivers

Companies Ban Travel, Warn Employees of Civil Unrest

Comcast, Walmart in Talks to Develop, Distribute Smart TVs

Crowder College Roughrider eNews – November 2

Zoom Video Tackles Tricky Role of Policing Its Service

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Survives Scrutiny From Activist Investor

Mondelez’s Sales in Emerging Markets Bounce Back

Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

City Partners with One Joplin to Celebrate StoryWalk in Leonard Park on Thursday, November 5

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