US Business
GE’s Power Unit Faces Rivals as Spinoff Looms
The segment seeking to profit from the renewable-energy boom is described by analysts as the weakest of the three set to emerge from the conglomerate.
Month: November 2021
US Business
Toshiba, Like GE, Plans to Split Into Three Parts
The company plans the split by March 2024 in response to shareholder pressure for a more focused structure.
US Business
Elon Musk Needs to Sell Millions of More Tesla Shares to Meet 10% Pledge
The CEO sold about 4.5 million Tesla shares Monday through Wednesday and likely needs to sell upward of 12.5 million more to reach his goal.
US Business
Ex-MoviePass CEO to Test a Second Act for Failed Subscription Service
Stacy Spikes, former chief of MoviePass, said he intends to test a revised business model between the Thanksgiving and New Year holidays, according to court documents.
Education
“The Best Christmas Pageant” Ever Comes to Ozark Christian College
(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Christian College (OCC) is excited to welcome the community to this year’s Christmas production, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, which will be held on December 2–5 in the college chapel. […]
US Business
Energy Companies Use 3-D Printing to Bypass Snarled Supply Chains
Issues including cost and print speeds have constrained the 3-D printing industry, but a rise in global shipping costs and new techniques are making the technology more attractive.
US Business
GE Was Once a Model for Siemens but Now Follows Its Rival’s Path
Siemens lived for decades in General Electric’s shadow, with the German company often mimicking its American competitor’s practices and looking to the conglomerate as a benchmark. The tables have turned.
Government
The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for November 10, 2021
Statehouse Salutes to Veterans Visitors at the State Capitol certainly don’t have to look very far to notice how highly Missourians regard and value our veterans. In honor of Veterans Day 2021, I want to […]
COVID-19
Freeman Begins Scheduling Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is now scheduling appointments for children ages five to eleven to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at special vaccination clinics this month. The vaccine will be given in two […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Why Demand Generation is Key for Sales Growth
The most successful businesses understand the importance of demand generation for growth, and they are constantly seeking opportunities to generate leads that will turn into sales. While this strategy has proven to be highly effective, […]