December 2021 – Page 3 – Joplin Business Outlook

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LovinGrace Announces New Executive Director

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

LovinGrace is pleased to announce that Melissa Thomas has been named Executive Director of Loving Grace. Melissa is a retired teacher from Joplin and Webb City Schools where she taught nearly 20 years. Melissa has […]

Biden Eyes Raskin as Top Fed Banking Regulator

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Sarah Bloom Raskin is being considered to become the Fed’s vice chairwoman for supervision, as part of a group of central-bank nominees that could be unveiled as early as next week.

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The Bet Behind Electrifying the Heartland for EVs

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Startup Francis Energy is part of a loose coalition that is working to expand electric-vehicle chargers into rural areas.

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More Covid-19 Vaccines Reach Poorer Nations, but Slowly

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Unequal distribution of the shots has hampered efforts to move past the pandemic and allowed new variants like Omicron to emerge, global health experts say.

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In 2021 Movies, Superheroes Triumph Over Will Smith

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Audiences returned to theaters for action movies like “Spider-Man,” while adult-oriented films like “King Richard” struggled.

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SpaceX’s Future Depends on a Gigantic Rocket and 42,000 Internet Satellites

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Elon Musk said a lot is riding on the Starship rocket and Starlink satellite projects for his space company, which aims to reduce launch costs and build a big internet business.

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American Airlines, Saddled With Debt and Growing Pains, Turns to New CEO

December 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Robert Isom, a longtime American executive, will face the airline’s heavy debt and pandemic-related challenges when he takes over in March.

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Omicron Variant Is Expected to Dent Global Economy in Early 2022

December 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Economists have lowered growth forecasts for early next year, citing disruptions from the latest Covid-19 surge.

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Walmart Sparks Public Outcry in China

December 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The retailer became the latest Western company to face scrutiny over its handling of business involving Xinjiang following the passage of a U.S. law that bans most imports from the Chinese region.

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Stores Are Getting Your Christmas Returns Back on Shelves Fast

December 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Retailers work to make returned products quickly available for resale to offset supply-chain snarls and adjust to rising e-commerce sales.

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Month: December 2021

LovinGrace Announces New Executive Director

Biden Eyes Raskin as Top Fed Banking Regulator

The Bet Behind Electrifying the Heartland for EVs

More Covid-19 Vaccines Reach Poorer Nations, but Slowly

In 2021 Movies, Superheroes Triumph Over Will Smith

SpaceX’s Future Depends on a Gigantic Rocket and 42,000 Internet Satellites

American Airlines, Saddled With Debt and Growing Pains, Turns to New CEO

Omicron Variant Is Expected to Dent Global Economy in Early 2022

Walmart Sparks Public Outcry in China

Stores Are Getting Your Christmas Returns Back on Shelves Fast

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