US Business
Amazon Primes the Third-Party Pump
With so much going its way already, one might wonder why Amazon.com keeps bothering with Prime Day. The answer is that it seems to have become a profitable endeavor.
Year: 2020
US Business
Spread of Electric Cars Sparks Fights for Control Over Charging
As utilities seek approval to invest millions of dollars in upgrading their infrastructure to accommodate car charging, their efforts are drawing opposition from consumer advocates, oil companies and startups.
US Business
With Fewer Covid-19 Curbs, South’s Economy Outperforms Nation
The South offers a stark example of what happens to an economy when measures are less stringent: Lowest unemployment rates in the nation, relatively strong job openings—but bigger rise in infections and deaths.
US Business
Twitter and Facebook Face Concerns Over Election Interference, Censorship
When the New York Post published articles based on email exchanges with Hunter Biden, social-media companies saw the situation as one they spent years preparing for. Their actions drew a mixture of support and criticism.
US Business
Zuckerberg, Dorsey and Pichai to Testify on Content Policies
CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube-parent Alphabet Inc. will appear before a Senate committee on Oct. 28 to face questioning about their policies for moderating content on their internet platforms.
US Business
Airlines Plan for Prolonged Coronavirus Travel Drought
Airlines likely have enough cash to withstand a prolonged downturn, analysts say. But it will be years before passenger demand recovers, chief United and Delta executives said this week.
Chamber Updates
Economic Growth Tour 2020 Highlights
The Joplin Chamber and MOKAN Partnership hosted its annual economic growth tour on Friday, October 16th giving individuals a behind the scenes tour of Joplin. This year’s tour focused on the diverse business make-up of […]
Education
MSSU Announces Plans for 75th Commencement Ceremonies
(Joplin, MO) – The 75th commencement ceremony at Missouri Southern State University will be presented as a walk-through celebration to be held Dec. 11-12 in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Graduating seniors from both the […]
COVID-19
Joplin Public Library Announces Extensive Open-Hour Additions
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library is pleased to announce an expansion to their business hours. Starting the week of October 19, the Library will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to […]
Health Care
Freeman Physician Receives MOCAN Healthcare Professional Award
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN) awarded the 9th Annual MOCAN Healthcare Professional Award to Dr. Henry Petry, Freeman Center for Geriatric Medicine Medical Director on October 15. This award […]