US Business
Square Changes Its Name to Block
The name change comes shortly after the company’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, stepped down at Twitter and aligns with his interest in bitcoin and blockchain.
Year: 2021
US Business
Five Publishers Sue Shopify Over ‘Textbook Pirates’
Publishers say e-commerce company should be responsible for policing its customers, while Shopify says it takes actions against sellers that violate its policies.
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for December 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for December 2021. Other listings could be […]
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you for renewing! And thank you to our presenting sponsor, Show Me the Ozarks. Abbey Title Company 1994 The Arc of the Ozarks 2017 Athena Companies 2018 Bill’s Electric 1992 Branco Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Clevenger […]
Chamber Updates
November 2021 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! JoMo Moving Josh and Courtney Maresh, Owners 1504 East 32nd Street Celebrating Their Business Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri Matthew Stewart, Executive Director 1029 […]
Chamber Updates
Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber Members. Please keep these and all Members in mind when looking for goods and services. Big Apple Travel Center Travel Plaza/Gas/Convenience […]
US Business
Nuclear-Fusion Startup Lands $1.8 Billion as Investors Chase Star Power
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised more than $1.8 billion from the likes of Bill Gates and George Soros as startups join the quest to generate carbon-free energy like the sun.
US Business
CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo Indefinitely
The network said records released Monday showing how the anchor aided his brother’s response to sexual-misconduct allegations “raise serious questions.”
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce in Partnership with Missouri Southern State University Collecting Professional Clothing for Upcoming Dress to Impress Event
(Joplin, MO) – December, 2021 – Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) are once again partnering together to collect lightly used professional clothing, accessories, and shoes for Dress […]
US Business
Theranos Founder Admits Regrets, Deflects Prosecutors
The former startup CEO is faced with contradictory statements during her first day of questioning by the government.