US Business
Auto Makers Had Solid Third Quarter, but Investors Remain Skeptical
Industry executives are touting strong demand and better-than-expected earnings, even as economic speed bumps multiply.
Year: 2022
US Business
Truckers Expect Softer Holiday Shipping on Waning Retailer Demand
The outlook for a muted peak season comes as shipments and freight rates are already slipping.
US Business
Tech Is Getting Boring. That’s a Good Thing.
History shows that downturns are when the industry shifts focus from flashy novelties to things that are truly useful.
US Business
U.S. Wages Rose Rapidly in Third Quarter
Worker pay and benefits rose rapidly in the third quarter from a year before, maintaining pressure on inflation.
US Business
Exxon Hits Record Profits Again as Oil Industry Sees Banner Quarter
The world’s largest oil companies continue to reap rewards from sustained high commodity prices, with Exxon posting its most lucrative period ever, and Chevron reporting a slight dip from its record.
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class of 2023
(Joplin, MO) – Congratulations to the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) Class of 2023! The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that 42 high-school students will be joining this leadership program from area […]
US Business
Earnings Signal End to Tech Boom
Meta, Apple, Amazon and other tech giants are sharpening their control over costs and monitoring head count as they feel the effects of high inflation, rising interest rates and currency headwinds on their earnings.
Events
Freeman Health System and City of Joplin Announce Christmas Parade Theme
(Joplin, MO) – For the eighth year in a row, Freeman Health System will manage the Joplin Christmas Parade. This includes a donation of countless man-hours to organize and orchestrate the event. In a press […]
Education
Olsson Gives Early Kick Start to Creative Learning Alliance’s Giving Tuesday with Generous Donation
(Joplin, MO) – The Creative Learning Alliance was joined by Olsson at their creativity lab (905 Main Street in Joplin) on Wednesday, October 26 for an exciting presentation. Olsson presented a matching check for $1,000 […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for November 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 November 2022. Other listings could be […]