US Business
Car Companies’ Profits Have Outrun the Chip Shortage—but Not for Long
The worsening supply crunch of computer chips threatens to dampen summer sales for the auto industry.
Month: May 2021
Education
Crowder College’s Business and Industry Training Opportunities for May and June 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of business and industry training courses in May, June, and July 2021. Computer Training: Excel Level III, Advanced – May 14 @ 9:00 am to […]
Health Care
Freeman and Ozark Center Leaders Mourn Autism Benefactor
(Joplin, MO) — “We were saddened to hear of the death of Virginia Leffen,” said Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Baker. “She, along with her husband, Bill, were champions for children and […]
US Business
Driscoll’s Desperately Needs to Know America’s Appetite for Strawberries
Forced to set production far in advance, the berry giant misjudged in 2020. It’s trying to get the decision right this year, during a halting reopening from the pandemic.
COVID-19
City Council Votes to Lift All Restrictions in COVID Response and Recovery Plan and Exhibits
(Joplin, MO) — Following Joplin Health Director Ryan Talken’s report on May 3, 2021 noting that new coronavirus cases remain low, and a strong supply of vaccines exist, the Joplin City Council removed the restrictions listed […]
US Business
Bill and Melinda Gates to Remain Foundation Co-Chairs
Despite the philanthropists’ impending divorce, no changes are planned for their roles or for the organization that has transformed the world’s fight against poverty, inequity and disease.
US Business
Vaccine Sales Lift Pfizer’s Quarterly Results
The pharmaceutical company expects its Covid-19 vaccine to generate about $26 billion in sales this year, and the company said it is working on making the two-dose shot easier to administer and store.
US Business
GE, AT&T Investors Reject CEO Pay Plans
The nonbinding votes against the proposals for GE’s Larry Culp and AT&T’s John Stankey highlight investor displeasure with what some blue-chip companies paid leaders during the pandemic.
US Business
CVS Says Covid-19 Vaccinations Slow
The pharmacy operator said demand for Covid-19 vaccinations has fallen by about 30% recently as Americans’ hesitancy to receive the shots outweighs expanding eligibility and access.
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – May 3, 2021
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics The summer and fall 2021 schedule is now available to view here. Open enrollment starts on April 12. […]