US Business
JCPenney’s CEO Is Done Chasing New Customers
Marc Rosen wants to revive the 120-year-old retailer with a renewed focus on the chain’s most loyal, budget-conscious buyers.
Year: 2022
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. Incredible Curbz and Junk Removalz Landscape […]
Entertainment
Las Cafeteras Performance Brings Message of Building Bridges with Music to Joplin on April 2
(Joplin, MO) – Las Cafeteras will perform in the Joplin Empire Market Courtyard (931 E. 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801) on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 5:30pm). This will be the sixth and final […]
Banking & Finance
Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Corley Grant Availability
(Joplin, MO) – Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the third year of availability of grants to qualified non-profit organizations. Eligible entities include those who provide services to the […]
US Business
Inflation Weighed on Consumer Spending Growth in February
Consumer spending increased 0.2% in February, the Commerce Department said, a slowdown from the prior month as inflation stayed elevated. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose 6.4% from a year earlier, more than expected.
Real Estate
USA Mortgage Announces USA Advantage Program
Calling all realtors and potential homebuyers! Are you tired of having to make ridiculous offers only to lose your cash offer? Now you can level the playing field by making a cash offer as well […]
Chamber Updates
Get Your Young Professional Involved in the Joplin Young Professional Network
We are looking for Young Professionals (YPs) who are members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) to participate in Joplin Young Professional Network events. The benefits of YPs participating in YPN events include: […]
COVID-19
Freeman Marks COVID-19 Milestone: Zero Patients in C-Zone
(Joplin, MO) – “If you want to know what my favorite number is, it’s zero,” said Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Baker while standing in the now empty COVID-19 intensive care unit […]
Marketing & Communications
BBB Business Tip: Quick Tips for Writing Engaging Social Media Posts
Whether you’re a B2B or B2C business, you know that social media is a powerful tool to use in conjunction with your other marketing strategies. Social media platforms provide you with the perfect opportunity to […]
US Business
H&M Struggles With Russian Closures, Surging Costs and New Covid-19 Disruptions
The Swedish fashion giant said new waves of Covid-19 had resulted in store closures in China and hurt footfall in Germany and Austria, while its decision to stop sales in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine had wiped out a further chunk of revenue.