US Business
Peloton Tested a U.S. Safety Watchdog. It Wasn’t the First.
A public clash between the at-home fitness giant and a federal regulator showed how messy consumer product recalls can be.
Year: 2021
US Business
In the Streaming Wars, Sony Stands on the Sidelines
The other major studios are ‘beating each other’s brains out.’ Meanwhile, Hollywood’s only noncombatant is finding ways to profit.
US Business
SEC Pauses Enforcement of Some Whistleblower Program Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission said it would look into revising two amendments to its whistleblower award program rules that were adopted last September and said that in the interim it would largely pause enforcement of parts of the two amendments.
US Business
Amazon to Require Masks for Warehouse Workers as Delta Variant Surges
Amazon told its U.S. warehouse workers that they will all have to wear masks starting Monday, expanding a requirement that so far had applied only to those who haven’t been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Government
City Manager Nick Edwards Provides Update to Cybersecurity Incident
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is responding to a recent cybersecurity incident that began on July 7, 2021. The incident impacted the City’s computer system and caused a temporary outage affecting phones, computers […]
Accounting
BKD CPAs & Advisors to Host Multi-Entity Online Cloud Session on August 10
Whether you have multiple entities or a single entity with plans to add more, you likely know the headaches involved with multi-entity management, especially if you’re relying on spreadsheets for consolidations. Join BKD CPAs & […]
Small Business/Startups
Colbert Lawn Service’s Winning Tips for August 2021
For over four decades, Colbert Lawn Service has exceeded customer expectations in Joplin. The company is always happy to share their wisdom and experience to help community members have the best lawns and yards possible. […]
US Business
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.
US Business
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.
US Business
Spirit CEO Apologizes as Airline Cancels Half of Thursday Flights
The budget carrier has canceled over 1,700 flights since Sunday.