June 2022 – Page 12 – Joplin Business Outlook

Zendesk Is in Settlement Talks With Activist Investor Jana

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The software company is in talks to settle with activist investor Jana Partners, days after Zendesk ended an unsuccessful bid to sell itself.

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Senator Bill White Recognized as a 2022 Business Champion

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(Jefferson City, MO) – State Senator Bill White, R-Joplin, is proud to announce he has been recognized by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a 2022 Business Champion for his 100% pro-business voting […]

Online Privacy Bill Gains Momentum, but Hurdles Remain

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The tech industry wants revisions to bipartisan legislation to limit use of consumer data.

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Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Third Year of Corley Grant Recipients

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(Joplin, MO) – Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the third year of grants from the generous trust set up by the late Bob Corley. Mr. Corley, who passed away in […]

FedEx Boosts Dividend, Adds Directors in Deal With Activist

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FedEx is expanding its board under an agreement with D.E. Shaw and will adjust its executive-compensation program and increase its quarterly dividend.

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Harold Hamm Moves to Take Continental Resources Private

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The billionaire fracking pioneer is offering about $4.3 billion to buy shares his family doesn’t own in the Bakken Shale driller he ran for decades.

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Missouri Southern State University Announces New Adult Degree Completion Program

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(Joplin, MO) – In partnership with local businesses and the community, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will launch the new Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program with the start of the Fall 2022 semester. The program […]