US Business
Another Remote-Work Year Looms as Office-Reopening Plans Are Delayed
Workplace-return dates are getting pushed to September or beyond, and that is keeping companies and their employees in a “moment of limbo.”
Month: February 2021
Health Care
Ozark Center Earns Accreditation from CARF International
(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System has been given another three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The accreditation comes after a rigorous review of Ozark […]
Entertainment
Pro Musica Joplin Launches Reimagined 2021 Concerts and Events
(Joplin, MO) – Pro Musica Joplin, the 41-year-old local presenter of national and international chamber ensembles via free concerts, education and outreach has announced a reimagined lineup of three digital concerts and three outdoor events […]
Chamber Updates
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today 2021 Government and Law Session
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) experienced their government and law session last week at the Joplin Public Safety and Training Facility. They heard from retired Missouri appellate court judge, the Honorable Dan Scott, and experienced a […]
US Business
Tencent Executive Held by China Over Corruption Case
Zhang Feng has been investigated for alleged unauthorized sharing of personal data collected by WeChat to a former official.
US Business
Uber’s Food-Delivery Business, Cost Cuts Cushion Pandemic Hit
The ride-hailing giant posted a narrower annual loss of $6.76 billion, even as the health crisis weighed heavily on its core business in 2020.
US Business
TikTok Sale to Oracle, Walmart Is Shelved
The U.S. plan to force the sale has been shelved indefinitely, people familiar with the situation said, as President Biden undertakes a broad review of his predecessor’s efforts to address potential security risks from Chinese tech companies.
US Business
Rihanna and LVMH Hit Pause on Fenty Fashion Line
The success of Fenty Beauty, another joint venture between the superstar and luxury-goods company, has proven hard to replicate for fashion.
COVID-19
Freeman Supporting State Push for Vaccine Distribution
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has been designated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as a high throughput vaccinator in the State Highway Patrol Troop D. The designation went to hospitals with the […]
Career Building
Leadership Joplin 2021 Welcome Gathering
Leadership Joplin is off to a great start! The new class of 30 got to know each other during their welcome gathering, where they had to make their way through pirate-themed escape rooms. They were […]