US Business
Facebook Limits Employee Access to Some Internal Discussion Groups
The social-media giant will restrict who can view group discussions on topics such as platform safety and election integrity.
Month: October 2021
US Business
L.A. Port to Operate Around the Clock to Ease Logjams, White House Says
The White House announced a pledge from one of the country’s busiest ports to operate around the clock, a move aimed at easing cargo bottlenecks that have led to shortages and higher consumer costs.
Economic Development
MOKAN PARTNERSHIP, GENERAL MILLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST MANUFACTURING DAY 2021 EVENT ON OCTOBER 14
Joplin, MO – MOKAN Partnership and General Mills are teaming up with area chambers of commerce, the Workforce Investment Board, and Crowder College to host the Manufacturing Day Innovation & Opportunities Expo on Thursday, October […]
US Business
Delta Air Lines Delivers a Profit, but Faces Fuel-Cost Pressure
Delta posted a quarterly profit as travel demand began to recover in recent weeks despite the spread of a more contagious Covid-19 variant, though the company said it faces pressure from rising fuel prices.
US Business
Shatner Reaches Final Frontier on Blue Origin Rocket
The 90-year-old “Star Trek” actor is the oldest person to reach space. Jeff Bezos’s company conducted the flight as aviation regulators assess recent allegations about Blue Origin’s safety record.
Chamber Updates
WIN MONEY FOR YOUR START-UP BUSINESS
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit is proud to host the finals of this year’s Pitch Competition with first and second place winning $500 and $1,000, respectfully. Semifinals will be held […]
Education
Wildcat Glades Friends Group Releases November Program List
(Joplin, MO) – Wildcat Glades Friends Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a hands-on preschool connections program, kids and adult yoga, a natural wreaths craft day, a nature explorers class, and a fireside thanksgiving dinner. […]
US Business
Auto-Safety Regulator Questions Tesla Over Driver-Assistance Software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is scrutinizing the electric-car maker over its recent software update and its use of nondisclosure agreements.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Mid-Month Spotlight for October 2021
Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is preparing for a month of fun, and sometimes spooky, events! October will feature several activities, including a trunk-or-treat event, a high school showcase, and auditions for their upcoming holiday show. […]
Law
Adoption and Estate Planning: Important Facts to Know
Written by The Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm A number of important life events prompt the need for an estate plan update and one of them is adoption. Around 135,000 children are adopted in the […]