US Business
The Places You Can’t Fly to Anymore
The pandemic has created a less-connected world. Here’s a snapshot of two days, a year apart.
Year: 2021
US Business
Fed’s Reversal on Bank Capital Requirements Serves No Purpose
The return to pre-pandemic standards flies in the face of the central bank’s huge purchases and efforts to boost the recovery.
US Business
As U.S. Economic Outlook Brightens, Europe Fears a Cloudy Summer
The slow pace of the EU’s vaccination campaign, compounded by recent concerns over the safety of AstraZeneca’s shot, suggests Europe’s growth will lag far behind the U.S.
US Business
How Pinduoduo Beat Alibaba to Become China’s Top Shopping Site
The five-year-old e-commerce company is the first challenger to loosen Alibaba and JD.com’s stranglehold over online consumption in China.
US Business
Elon Musk Says Tesla Won’t Share Data From Its Cars With China or U.S.
Tesla would never provide the U.S. government with data collected by its vehicles in China or other countries, Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, told a high-level conference in China Saturday.
US Business
To Attract Black Employees, Companies Move to Them
More firms are considering cities like Atlanta to find diverse workers—and retain them, too.
Insurance & Benefits
Member Spotlight: Specialty Risk Insurance
When it comes to protecting what matters, insurance agencies are crucial. Specialty Risk Insurance understands this, and their team strives to maximize their impact while minimizing the risks of their clients. “We are a full-service […]
Chamber Updates
Local Vaccination Sites
On March 18, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri vaccination plan will open to Phase 2 on March 29 and Phase 3 on April 9. This means that all adults in Missouri will be […]
US Business
Visa Faces Antitrust Investigation Over Debit-Card Practices
The Justice Department’s antitrust division is asking whether Visa, the largest U.S. card network, has limited merchants’ ability to route debit-card transactions over card networks that are often less expensive.
Education
Stebbins to Offer Presentation on Connor Hotel for City’s Anniversary Celebration
(Joplin, MO) – When considering the history of Joplin, there’s no other structure that captures the character of the city quite like the Connor Hotel. The Connor’s history is Joplin’s history, says Dr. Chad Stebbins, director […]