US Business
GM Aims High on Revenue, Challenges Tesla With Electric SUV
The Detroit auto maker wants to more than double revenue by 2030 aided by new electric models, including an entry-point vehicle priced at $30,000.
Year: 2021
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Update: Change in 2021–2022 Season Schedule
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) must cancel the performances of Plaid Tidings, which would have run from December 1–5, 2021. JPL will replace this showing with a play titled Six […]
Events
Joplin Writers’ Faire Returns to Library
(Joplin, MO) – After a yearlong hiatus, the Joplin Writers’ Faire returns to the Joplin Public Library (JPL)! This year’s event features 15 local and regional authors who specialize in a variety of genres and […]
Events
Clays for a Cause 2021 to Be Held on October 9
(Joplin, MO) – Ready, aim, pull! It is time for the 8th Annual Clays for a Cause event benefitting Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Pro-level and hunter-class shooters are all welcome to take […]
US Business
Carl Icahn Holds Significant Stake in Southwest Gas, Opposes Planned Deal
The activist investor is pushing the Nevada utility to abandon a planned acquisition of Dominion Energy’s Questar Pipeline and focus on improving its share price instead.
Nonprofit
Downtown Joplin Alliance Appoints Two to Board of Directors
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) has named two new board members to its board of directors, Luke Gibson and Jaron Scott. Both board member terms began in September 2021. Luke Gibson is a […]
US Business
Facebook Whistleblower’s Testimony Builds Momentum for Tougher Tech Laws
Frances Haugen detailed to a Senate panel the internal documents she gathered showing a range of negative impacts from the company’s products—revelations that senators said would build momentum for tougher regulations on Big Tech.
Chamber Updates
Individual Membership Introduction: Jason Yost
Hello, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Jason Yost and I’m a new member to the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. I work in a business development role for […]
Accounting
BKD CPAs & Advisors to Host Webinar Over Private School Rules and Regulations
Join BKD CPAs & Advisors and presenters Nicole Fishback, Justin Grant, and Joseph Blatt for What Every Private School Should Know About Executive Compensation Rules & Regulations. It’s no secret that compensation is a sensitive topic. […]
US Business
PepsiCo Juggles Strong Demand, Supply-Chain Challenges
Doritos 3D Crunch and Mtn Dew Flamin’ Hot helped drive higher revenue for the latest quarter, but profit fell as costs increased. The company raised its guidance for the full year.