US Business
SpaceX Wins OK to Connect Planes, Boats and Other Vehicles to Internet Service
The FCC authorized the Elon Musk-led company to link vehicles through its Starlink unit.
Month: June 2022
US Business
Musk Takes Unusually Long Twitter Break
The billionaire is trying complete a planned $44 billion deal to buy the social-media platform.
US Business
Black-Owned Media Venture Eyes Big Acquisitions, Including Bustle Parent
Group Black, a company that aims to invest in and develop Black-owned media firms, was co-founded last year by three Black entrepreneurs.
US Business
GM Slowly Ramps Up Hummer EV Output
The auto maker has a waiting list of 77,000 prospective buyers, but is making about 12 a day—trailing the pace of similar offerings from Ford and Rivian.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Responds to Fatal House Fire
(Joplin, MO) – On Monday, June 27, at 3:16 am, Joplin 911 received a report of a structure fire in a residence located at 819 W. A Street. The caller reported seeing flames in the […]
Career Building
BBB Business Tip: Six Affordable Ways to Invest in Professional Development
Research continues to show that investing in the growth of their workers significantly benefits organizations. Professional development helps businesses retain employees, stand out from competitors, and increase profits. People take pride in their skills. And […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for July 2022
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for July 2022. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Supreme Court Puts Brakes on EPA in Far-Reaching Decision
The court ruled regulators exceeded their authority in seeking to limit emissions from coal plants, sharply curtailing the executive branch’s authority to make policy on a range of issues without congressional direction.
SBDC Updates
Entrepreneurial Motivations
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University Motivation is the reason, desire, or willingness to act or behave in a certain way. Some people are motivated for positive reasons […]
US Business
FedEx’s New Boss Faces Strategic Choice as Package Volumes Fall
Investors want to see more efficient operations, while ground-delivery contractors are pressing for financial help.