US Business
GameStop Sales Climb as Loss Widens
More people returned to the videogame retailer’s stores, but investors’ hopes for signs of a turnaround were damped by a widening loss.
Year: 2022
Health Care
Freeman Breaks Ground on New Medical Office Building
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System begins building for the future with a groundbreaking on May 31 for a new $10.1 million medical office building. Construction is now underway at the corner of 34th and McIntosh […]
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you for renewing! And thank you to our presenting sponsor, Show Me the Ozarks. Acme Brick Company 1988 The Carlin Team 1986 CFI 1952 Compass Quest Veterans Advocacy Group 2017 Creative Learning Alliance 2021 Crossland […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Names New President
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) announced on June 1, 2022 that the Chamber’s Board of Directors has selected Travis Stephens as the Chamber’s new President. He brings experience leading […]
Chamber Updates
May 2022 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! FirstTrust Home Loans Sheila Whitehead, Branch Manager 521 South Main Street Celebrating Their New Location Clevenger Financial Lane Clevenger, President 216 South […]
SBDC Updates
June 2022 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips, and Tricks Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 10:30 […]
Government
Council Places Property Tax Question to Support Public Safety Services on August 2 Ballot
(Joplin, MO) – Later this summer, Joplin voters will be asked whether they support a property tax to support and grow public safety services in our community. The City Council recently passed an ordinance to […]
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. Downtown Flowers Florist/Gifts 831 South Main […]
US Business
Google’s Owner Paid $296,000 to a Typical Worker. Here’s What Other Firms Pay
Nearly 150 companies in the S&P 500 said their median employee earned more than $100,000, and 44 companies reported a salary below $30,000.
US Business
How Much the Biggest U.S. Companies Pay Workers
The median worker at Google made nearly $300,000 in 2021; at the other end was an Aptiv worker in Mexico who took home $7,400.