June 2023 – Page 5 – Joplin Business Outlook

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[ July 9, 2026 ] Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library to Host Local Band as They Dedicate Album to Library’s Local History Collection on July 11 Community
[ July 9, 2026 ] Andrew Jordan of Jordan CPA Services Recognized on Forbes’ Best-in-State CPAs List Accounting
[ July 9, 2026 ] Freeman Health System Receives ‘Get With the Guidelines’ Awards for Heart/Stroke Care Health Care
[ July 9, 2026 ] Joplin Health Department to Host Event on August 1 to Recognize World Breastfeeding Week Events
[ July 9, 2026 ] Crowder College Joins National Effort to Support Male Student Success Education

Manufacturing

Leggett & Platt Announces New Chief Financial Officer

June 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors appointed Benjamin M. Burns as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 21, 2023. Ben replaces Jeffrey L. Tate, who departed from his position effective […]

Entertainment

Wildcat Glades Nature Group Announces Details for 2023 Water Festival

June 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Save the date for the Wildcat Glades Nature Group’s 2023 Water Festival! This annual festival is one of the best get-togethers in Joplin and will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 am to […]

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Buy Now, Pay Later Programs Are Booming. Here’s Why Their Profits Aren’t.

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Buy now, pay later programs boomed during the pandemic as consumers looked for an accessible alternative to credit cards. But even as their customer bases grow, these companies are struggling to turn a profit.

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China’s ‘Tesla Killer’ Stumbles as EV Price War Takes Toll

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

NIO, which had resisted cutting prices until recently, has become a symbol of the challenges automakers face in the world’s largest electric-vehicle market.

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Flight Cancellations, Delays Mount as Thunderstorms Hit East Coast

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Airlines cut flights to New York after the FAA warned that an air-traffic controller shortage could lead to delays.

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Starbucks Workers, Citing Pride Decorations, Strike at Some Stores

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The tension between the company and some employees over in-store decorations comes amid contract negotiations with unionized stores.

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Why Economies Haven’t Slowed More Since Central Banks Hit the Brakes

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Government aid and the effects of the pandemic are blunting the impact of higher interest rates, for now.

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Titanic Sub Company Promoted Ties With Aerospace Giants

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The OceanGate CEO spoke of relationships with partners such as Boeing, which now calls the claims overstated.

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Yellen Says More Bank Mergers Likely This Year

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Treasury secretary’s comments show regulators are bracing for turbulence, though she said she doesn’t see a huge threat to the banking sector.

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Companies Try New Strategy to Stay in China: Siloing

June 24, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

As tensions rise between Washington and Beijing, firms are seeking ways to wall off China businesses in case relations worsen.

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