US Business
Bumble Stock Surges in Trading Debut
The dating app maker’s stock opened at $76 a share, well above its IPO price of $43 to bring its valuation to about $8.6 billion.
Year: 2021
US Business
Disney+ Adds 21.2 Million New Subscribers
Disney reported a first-quarter profit, following two quarterly losses in a row, though the pandemic continued to zap results in the company’s movie-distribution and theme-park segments.
US Business
CVS and Walmart Decide Who Gets Leftover Covid-19 Vaccine Doses
The companies say they are determined that no doses will go to waste, and are compiling wait lists and putting their own workers on standby in case extra shots become available.
Government
City Offices Closed, Council Meeting Shifts Due to Presidents’ Day Holiday
(Joplin, MO) – In recognition of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15, the City of Joplin’s offices will be closed that day, and the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled, third Monday meeting for February will […]
US Business
Biden Administration Working to Address Chip Shortage
The effort, which seeks to address a global chip shortage that is hurting U.S. auto makers and other industries, will look to free up supply-chain choke points and work with producers and trade partners.
US Business
Another Remote-Work Year Looms as Office-Reopening Plans Are Delayed
Workplace-return dates are getting pushed to September or beyond, and that is keeping companies and their employees in a “moment of limbo.”
Health Care
Ozark Center Earns Accreditation from CARF International
(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System has been given another three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The accreditation comes after a rigorous review of Ozark […]
Entertainment
Pro Musica Joplin Launches Reimagined 2021 Concerts and Events
(Joplin, MO) – Pro Musica Joplin, the 41-year-old local presenter of national and international chamber ensembles via free concerts, education and outreach has announced a reimagined lineup of three digital concerts and three outdoor events […]
Chamber Updates
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today 2021 Government and Law Session
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) experienced their government and law session last week at the Joplin Public Safety and Training Facility. They heard from retired Missouri appellate court judge, the Honorable Dan Scott, and experienced a […]
US Business
Tencent Executive Held by China Over Corruption Case
Zhang Feng has been investigated for alleged unauthorized sharing of personal data collected by WeChat to a former official.