US Business
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Is Stepping Down
She’ll be succeeded by Neal Mohan, YouTube’s chief product officer.
Month: February 2023
Events
Joplin Empire Market and Youth Volunteer Corps to Construct Greenhouse on February 18
(Joplin, MO) – On Saturday, February 18, during market hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Youth Volunteer Corps, under the guidance of Master Gardener Eric Osen, will be constructing on 8’x12′ PVC hoop-style […]
US Business
Airbus Boosts Wide-Body Production, Increasing Pressure on Boeing
The plane maker is rapidly boosting production of its two biggest aircraft models as it prepares to lure surging interest amid the recovery in international traffic.
Government
City Offices Closed and Council Meeting Shift Due to Presidents’ Day
(Joplin, MO) – In recognition of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20, City of Joplin offices will be closed, and the Joplin City Council’s regular third Monday meeting in February will be moved to Tuesday, […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Ranked Second in Wall Street Journal’s ‘Top 10 Places for Remote Workers’
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin has been identified as one of the nation’s best locations for remote workers according to The Wall Street Journal’s list “Top 10 Places for Remote Workers.” These findings were based on […]
US Business
Tesla’s Growing Competition in China Goes Beyond Just EVs
Tesla is facing pressure in China from the country’s top electric-vehicle company BYD. WSJ unpacks the business and manufacturing strategy of BYD and Tesla to uncover what the competition in China reveals about the race to own the global EV space.
Marketing & Communications
BBB Business Tip: How to Use Social Media Analytics to Find Opportunities for Growth
Social media is a powerful tool that allows small business owners to connect with their customers and grow their businesses. When used correctly, it can even be your biggest sales generator. One of the best ways to identify […]
Banking & Finance
Mantle Joins Financial Advisors’ Team at First Community Bank
(Batesville, AR) – First Community Bank has announced that Matthew Mantle has joined the bank as a wealth manager with the financial institution’s brokerage department, First Community Financial Services. Mantle will be located at the […]
Events
George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Coffee With Carver Program
(Diamond, MO) – The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites you to attend Coffee With Carver on Thursday, February 16 at 10:00 am. During this program, entitled “Expressions of the Soul,” a park ranger […]
Education
Creative Learning Alliance Newsletter for February 2023
Picking Up STEAM The Creative Learning Alliance’s inaugural Lego Robotics Camp was a tremendous success in December. Fourteen area children ages eight to 12 spent two afternoons of their Christmas break learning about simple machines, […]