US Business
Oil and Gas Are Back and Booming
The Haynesville basin in Louisiana and Texas is humming with drillers. Among them is Chesapeake, a fracking pioneer that was in bankruptcy just two years ago.
Month: January 2023
Government
City of Joplin and Jasper County Receive $4 Million Zora Grant
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin and Jasper County officials were notified this week of a $4 million State of Missouri award toward the Zora Street Improvements. This grant was in partnership with the State […]
US Business
Southwest Airlines Meltdown Prompts Questions From Big Investor
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who manages the state’s pension system, asked the carrier how it will prevent another widespread operations failure.
US Business
Disney Requires Workers to Come to Office Four Days a Week, Starting in March
The in-office workweek is one of the most comprehensive return-to-work policies at large U.S. companies since the pandemic.
US Business
SEC Charges Ex-McDonald’s CEO With Misleading Statements Over His Firing
The fast-food chain fired Steve Easterbrook in 2019 over a relationship with an employee.
Small Business/Startups
America’s Car-Mart Kicks Off 2023 With New Year’s Tax Time Event
America’s Car-Mart is kicking off 2023 with an exciting new sales promotion beginning January 2 through February 18! It’s tax season. And if you’re looking for a new vehicle, America’s Car-Mart can help! Take advantage […]
US Business
Moderna Considers Price of $110-$130 for Covid-19 Vaccine
The commercial price for the shot is similar to Pfizer’s plans for after government contracting ends.
Events
Iris Garden Tour Planned for Joplin Sesquicentennial
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Celebrations Commission is planning a city-wide Iris Gardens Tour for May 13, 2023, as an official event for Joplin’s 150th birthday celebrations. The iris is the official City Flower. A […]
Education
Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for January, February, and March 2023
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today! Leadership Training We are now offering two new badge certificates in Industrial & Manufacturing Managerial Leadership and Human […]
US Business
HR Departments Debate How to Lay Off Workers
The details of a downsizing—when exactly to fire employees, whether to cut once or multiple times and how much severance to offer—can vex executives.