US Business
Brand Loyalty Takes a Hit From Inflation, Shortages
Well-known brand names and flashy ad campaigns are no longer enough to command U.S. consumers’ loyalty in grocery stores.
Month: March 2022
Health Care
Freeman Donates $225,000 to One Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Pulling a silver cover off a giant check, Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula F. Baker revealed a $225,000 donation to One Joplin, a collaborative that includes more than […]
US Business
Job Openings Ease Slightly From Record Highs
There were 11.3 million job openings in February, the Labor Department said Tuesday, a modest decrease from the previous month’s level and slightly below December’s 11.4 million record.
US Business
NASA’s Moon-Landing Plans Get Boost From Biden Budget
The Biden administration proposed new funding for NASA’s lunar aspirations, including a second moon-lander project that would compete with an effort from SpaceX.
US Business
UnitedHealth to Buy Home-Health Firm LHC Group
The $5.4 billion deal marks the latest foray by a managed-care company into a category said to promise lower costs than hospitals and nursing homes.
Chamber Updates
Hedberg Allergy & Asthma to Host Open House and Morning Brew
Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center is pleased to invite the community to their Open House, hosted at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s April Morning Brew event on Friday, April 1 from 7:30 am to […]
US Business
FedEx Says Fred Smith to Step Aside as CEO, Remain Executive Chairman
Raj Subramaniam, the current president and COO, is set to take over leadership of the global delivery network that moves millions of packages a day.
US Business
Tesla to Request Shareholder Approval for Stock Split
The electric-car maker didn’t specify when such a split would take place or what the ratio of shares would be.
US Business
Walmart Stops Selling Cigarettes in Some Stores
After years of internal debate, Walmart is removing tobacco products from various markets.
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – March 28, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Priority enrollment for summer and fall classes starts next month, following this schedule: April 4 – Students with […]