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An Ohio Factory’s Test: Will Higher Wages Help More Than They Hurt?

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on An Ohio Factory’s Test: Will Higher Wages Help More Than They Hurt?
A rubber parts factory in Cleveland was struggling with labor shortages when a PPP loan gave it a chance to raise workers’ pay. So far the experiment has boosted the bottom line.

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Business Groups Call on Biden to Restart Trade Talks With China

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Business Groups Call on Biden to Restart Trade Talks With China
Nearly three dozen of the nation’s most influential business groups are calling on the Biden administration to cut tariffs on Chinese imports, saying they are a drag on the U.S. economy.

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Spirit CEO Apologizes as Airline Cancels Half of Thursday Flights

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Spirit CEO Apologizes as Airline Cancels Half of Thursday Flights
The budget carrier has canceled over 1,700 flights since Sunday.

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Biden Lays Down Marker on Fuel Efficiency, Electric Vehicles

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden Lays Down Marker on Fuel Efficiency, Electric Vehicles
The Detroit auto makers supported the president’s goal of increasing EV sales to half of all cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. by 2030. They also face the challenge of tougher fuel-efficiency standards.

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Apple’s Plans to Have iPhones Detect Child Pornography Fuel Debate

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple’s Plans to Have iPhones Detect Child Pornography Fuel Debate
The system will use new techniques in cryptography and artificial intelligence to identify child sexual abuse material. Some critics worry it weakens privacy protections.

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Jasper County CASA Swears in New Volunteers

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA is swearing in a new class of volunteers this week. The volunteers completed CASA’s 30-hour pre-service training and will become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). CASAs work with children […]

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China’s Corporate Crackdown Is Just Getting Started. Signs Point to More Tumult Ahead.

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Corporate Crackdown Is Just Getting Started. Signs Point to More Tumult Ahead.
Chinese regulators are pushing businesses to do more to serve the Communist Party’s goals—rattling markets in the process. Investors, analysts and company executives say it isn’t over yet.

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Connect2Culture to Host Me Like Bees on Saturday, August 14

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Let’s try this again! Connect2Culture (C2C) is still jammin’ even though it’s no longer July! Due to multiple rain postponements, C2C will be offering live, local music on Saturday evenings at Mercy Park through August […]

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Local Ice Cream Socials to Mark Missouri Statehood Bicentennial

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – On behalf of the Joplin Celebrations Commission, residents in Joplin, Webb City, and Carthage will be joining other communities across the state to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Missouri’s statehood. Missouri became […]

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Five Financial Don’ts for Your Business from the BBB

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Many small business owners struggle with financial management. As a small business owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your business is growing and thriving in the most effective way possible. If you’re not […]

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