US Business
Ford, GM Step Into Chip Business
Ford said it had entered into a strategic agreement with U.S.-based chip maker GlobalFoundries to develop chips; separately, GM said it was also trying to forge deeper ties with chip makers.
Year: 2021
Entertainment
Pro Musica and Post Art Library Present the Opus 76 Quartet
(Joplin, MO) – Pro Musica and Post Art Library, in partnership with the Joplin Public Library, will present The Opus 76 Quartet in two free events on Saturday, December 4. The string quartet will perform a […]
Uncategorized
Joplin Public Library Announces New Open Hours for Public Makerspace
(Joplin, MO) – Anyone creative, crafty, or even just curious is invited to enjoy the “Makerspace” within the Joplin Public Library (JPL), 1901 E. 20th Street, in a come-and-go format, during the following hours: Tuesdays: 2:00 […]
US Business
CVS to Close 900 Stores Over Three Years
The largest U.S. pharmacy chain said it will close 300 stores a year while adding primary-care offices at certain sites as well as converting more stores into so-called health hubs.
US Business
Dominant Eye Surgery Chain LasikPlus Put Profits Over Patient Care, Some Doctors Say
They describe pressure to accept people as surgery candidates and to do dozens of operations a day. The chain says good care is paramount and it leaves all clinical decisions to its surgeons.
COVID-19
City Council Closes the Response and Recovery Plan Developed for Pandemic
(Joplin, MO) – During the November 15, 2021 Joplin City Council meeting, City Council chose to end the Response and Recovery Plan developed to address the Coronavirus pandemic. The City Council had lifted all restrictions in […]
Marketing & Communications
BBB Business Tip: 10 Holiday Marketing Ideas to Boost Brand Engagement
Based on last year’s data, small businesses experienced a 26.6% increase in sales from online shopping over the holidays. So, what does that mean for your holiday marketing strategy? In order to increase your brand engagement this […]
US Business
Deere Workers Approve New Contract, Ending Strike
Members of United Auto Workers will return to work with raises and bonuses after ratifying a third contract offer and ending a walkout that lasted more than a month.
US Business
Sony’s PlayStation and Others Put Pressure on Activision Blizzard
The head of Sony’s gaming console business told employees the company has asked the videogame giant how it will address a Journal article about its chief executive’s handling of sexual-misconduct accusations.
US Business
Nvidia Posts Record Revenue as Videogaming Sales Soar
Revenue reached $7.1 billion despite a continuing chip shortage that has dented the ability of some companies to keep pace with demand.