US Business
Employer Covid-19 Vaccine and Testing Rules Unveiled
While the Biden administration has said the requirements are necessary to curb the pandemic, they have drawn opposition from many Republicans.
Year: 2021
US Business
Google Invests $1 Billion in Exchange Giant CME, Strikes Cloud Deal
Alphabet’s Google and futures-exchange giant CME Group reached a deal under which the Google Cloud unit will eventually power markets that handle trillions of dollars in trades each day.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Creating a Business Continuity Plan
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a strategic plan for an organization to continue providing its goods or services through a disruption such as a natural disaster, fire, cyberattack or public health emergency. Even if the chances […]
US Business
Google to Pursue Pentagon Cloud-Computing Contract
The company pulled out of the bidding for a similar project three years ago amid employee complaints about doing work for the military.
US Business
Qualcomm Posts Record Sales on Surging Demand for 5G Phones
The company predicts shipments of 500 million to 550 million 5G handsets this year despite a chip shortage.
US Business
Deere Says It’s Done Bargaining
The farm and construction equipment maker said it has made its best and final offer, while striking UAW-represented workers discussed their next steps after a second vote to ratify a new contract failed.
US Business
CVS Looks to Add Doctors to Its Payroll
The company’s CEO said creating physician-staffed primary-care practices has become a priority as CVS works to become a major healthcare provider.
US Business
Shortage of Truck Drivers Worsens Supply-Chain Mess
The trucking industry has churned through drivers for years. The pandemic has made the job even harder, and businesses say the worsening shortage is holding back the nation’s ability to keep goods moving.
Construction
Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity to Host Veteran’s Day Site Visit Event
Join Build with Strength and the Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity on November 11, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm for our site visit event! This event will showcase the current developments of the […]
US Business
Deere Workers Reject Second Contract Offer
As striking production employees at 12 plants vote down a tentative offer, the farm equipment and construction machinery company says it will continue to maintain operations with nonunion employees.