February 2023 – Joplin Business Outlook

Rivian Reports Mixed Quarterly Results, Issues New Recall

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The move comes as the company’s cash burn accelerates and it continues to lose money as it tries to scale up production.

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U.S. Aims to Chart New Course for Chip Industry

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Companies receiving money to build domestic semiconductor facilities under the $53 billion Chips Act will have to meet a series of requirements imposed by the government.

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McDonald’s Cardi B, Offset Promotion Draws Pushback

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Some McDonald’s locations aren’t promoting the hip-hop stars’ new meal, franchisees say. Past celebrity promotions, involving Travis Scott and BTS, have driven big sales for burger giant.

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Education

March 2023 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

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! Please note that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU, and the […]

Crowder College Roughrider eNews – February 27, 2023

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics The spring semester has already begun, but you can still enroll in a second eight-week course between […]

Marketing & Communications

AMI Radio & Marketing Group Receives an Aspire Award

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

AMI Radio & Marketing Group has been presented with an Aspire Award by Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) for providing support to CBCO’s mission. CBCO is the exclusive provider of blood and blood […]

At Marc Benioff’s Salesforce, It’s One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The $160 billion business-software company has joined the tech industry’s retrenchment, laying off thousands.

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City Opens Tree Limb Disposal For Residents Due To Recent Storm

February 28, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Due to last night’s storm, residents may have experienced broken and downed tree limbs. To help with their disposal, the City of Joplin will open its tree limb drop-off site for residents […]