US Business
Albertsons Launches Strategic Review
Supermarket chain hasn’t set a timetable; the parent company of grocery chains Safeway and Jewel-Osco went public in 2020.
Month: February 2022
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – February 28, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Spring Break is March 14 to 18. The college will be open every day except Friday, March […]
US Business
Western Companies Pull Back From Russia in Response to Ukraine Invasion, Sanctions
The retrenchment is a dramatic change from a few decades ago, when the fall of the Soviet Union made Russia a promising market for international companies including energy majors, brewers and car makers.
Health Care
Freeman Clinic of Anderson Adds Full-Time Family Practice Physician
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is bringing a full-time family practice physician to the Freeman Clinic of Anderson to meet the needs of the entire community. “We know it’s very inconvenient traveling outside of […]
Events
BBB Invites You to Apply for a TORCH Award
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]
US Business
Shell to Exit Joint Ventures With Gazprom, Citing Russia Invasion of Ukraine
The energy giant’s move follows a BP decision to divest its stake in Russia’s state-controlled oil producer Rosneft.
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument’s Extends Deadline for Annual Art and Essay Contest
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument, in partnership with the Department of Teacher Education at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, and the Carver Birthplace Association, have extended the entry deadline for […]
US Business
A Little-Noticed Reason Workers Quit: Too Little Work
Some employers that rely on hourly workers hire large numbers but give each well under 40 weekly hours. Workers who want more hours quit. The result is turnover—and more trouble finding workers.
US Business
Russian Planes Barred From Airspace Over Europe, Canada
Russian aircraft face limited corridors where they can operate and will be forced to seek other routes.
US Business
BP to Exit From Stake in Russia’s Rosneft Following Pressure From U.K.
The oil giant said it would unload its 19.75% stake in Rosneft days after its CEO spoke to a top British official, a divestment that could result in a substantial loss.