US Business
It Really Is Time to Get Back to the Office, Bosses Say*
*They might not actually make you go.
Month: September 2022
US Business
Elon Musk and Twitter Set to Face Off at Omnibus Hearing Next Week
Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick will hear arguments Tuesday on a range of issues, including whether allegations from a whistleblower complaint can be added to the billionaire’s countersuit.
US Business
FTC Investigating Amazon Deal to Buy One Medical Clinics
The probe of the $3.9 billion deal adds to the issues Amazon faces at the antitrust enforcement agency and comes as technology and retail giants try to make inroads into the nation’s $4 trillion healthcare economy.
US Business
FTC Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Suit Against Illumina
The company’s $7.1 billion acquisition of a cancer-test developer will now be considered by the five-member commission.
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Prairie Days, September 10
(Diamond, MO) – Prairie Days returns to George Washington Carver National Monument! You are invited to Prairie Day on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Held in conjunction with Gem City Days, […]
Education
Crowder College Receives Collection of Civil War Books
(Neosho, MO) – The Social Science Division at Crowder College is hosting a speaking event in regards to the Sutherland Collection, a collection of books about the Civil War era donated by Dr. Daniel E. Sutherland, a […]
Marketing & Communications
BBB Business Tip: How to Protect Your Verified Social Media Account
Social media has long been a favorite haunt of scammers. In a new phishing scam, con artists are going after businesses and individuals with verified accounts — a measure that was supposed to help prevent […]
US Business
GM to Offer Franchise Buyouts to U.S. Buick Dealers
The auto maker will offer buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers as an alternative for franchise owners who don’t want to make investments that will be needed as the brand goes all-electric.
Government
Joplin/Jasper County Emergency Manager to Retire in November
(Joplin, MO) – After serving the City of Joplin for more than 17 years, Emergency Manager for Joplin and Jasper County Keith Stammer has announced he will retire on November 1 this year. Stammer began […]
US Business
Starbucks Names Reckitt’s Chief as Its New CEO
The coffee giant’s hiring of Laxman Narasimhan comes months after former head Howard Schultz temporarily took over to steer the chain through rising costs, a unionization push and challenges overseas.