US Business
Small Business Needed Federal Help. The Agency in Charge Fell Short.
The Small Business Administration, overwhelmed by demand from ailing entrepreneurs, has been slow to distribute loans and grants needed to survive the pandemic.
Month: June 2021
COVID-19
Back-to-School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is offering a back-to-school vaccine clinic to ensure children are protected when they return to school this fall. The Freeman COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic will offer first-dose vaccines from […]
US Business
China Steps Up Antitrust Pressure on Internet Firms
Government agents have made on-site inspections, during which they questioned company executives, downloaded financial records and collected internal communications.
US Business
Lordstown Says Vehicle Purchase Agreements Aren’t Binding Orders
The disclosure comes days after the electric-truck startup’s president said the company had “pretty binding” preorders and enough interest from potential buyers to sustain factory output through the end of 2022.
Education
Programs Approved by Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) approved the creation of two new academic programs during a meeting Wednesday, June 16. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and […]
US Business
Airbnb, Vrbo Battle for More Vacation Cabins as Travel Rebounds
With demand for vacation-home rentals near beaches, lakes and national parks staying high as the economy reopens, short-term rental platforms are finding ways to sign up more hosts and increase listings.
US Business
Selling Online Can Be Easy. Standing Out Is Tough.
Online brands that face stiff competition and rising costs for digital ads are trying other ways to find customers, such as using free content to foster virtual communities and sending out printed catalogs.
US Business
Justice Department Sues to Block Aon Acquisition of Willis Towers Watson
An antitrust lawsuit alleges insurance broker Aon’s proposed $35 billion acquisition of rival Willis Towers Watson would lead to higher prices and stifle innovation.
US Business
GM Raises Electric-Car Bet
General Motors said that it will boost spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $35 billion through 2025, an increase that reflects plans to add two more battery factories in the U.S.
Government
Residential Trash Service Update; Curbside Recycling Pick-Up Occurs Every 2 Weeks Starting July 5
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin residents who have opted in for curbside recycling pick-up will have new schedule starting July 5, 2021 according to Republic Services, the City’s contractor for residential trash and curbside recycling services. […]