US Business
Starbucks Sales Rise as Cost Pressures Increase
Staffing levels and pandemic restrictions remain challenges, the coffee chain says. Price increases helped the company’s margins.
Month: February 2022
US Business
GM Earnings Rose Sharply in 2021
General Motors also reported that it plans to accelerate the timetable for some electric-vehicle launches and will establish a third factory to build plug-in trucks.
US Business
Google Parent Caps Blockbuster Year With Sales Gains
Alphabet reported fourth-quarter revenue of $75.33 billion, an increase of 32%, and profit rose by a third. The search giant also announced a 20-for-1 stock split..
Chamber Updates
Nominations Open for 2022 Business of the Year Awards
(Joplin, MO) – February 2022 – Nominations are now open for the 2022 Business of the Year Awards, presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. This is your opportunity to […]
US Business
Job Openings, Quits Remained Elevated at End of Last Year
The Labor Department said there were nearly 11 million openings at the end of last year, but private-sector data for January showed early signs of a pullback in demand for workers.
Real Estate
February Real Estate Newsletter from Ferguson Property Management
Learn the latest real estate tips from the team at Ferguson Real Estate and Property Management and their February e-newsletter, which is shared below. Buying a Home in the Spring Buying a home in the […]
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you for renewing! And thank you to our presenting sponsor, Show Me the Ozarks. 66 Truck and Foreign Salvage 2020 Adult & Teen Challenge of the Four States 2020 All Seasons Signs and Apparel 2017 […]
Chamber Updates
January 2022 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity Scott Clayton, Executive Director 510 Gray Avenue Celebrating a New Home Dedication Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity […]
Chamber Updates
Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber Members. Please keep these and all Members in mind when looking for goods and services. Vita Nova Village Transitional Housing/ Life […]
US Business
Consumer Pessimism Grows as Inflation Accelerates
U.S. consumer spending is now being tested by Omicron’s persistence, waning fiscal stimulus, inflation and stock-market volatility.