US Business
Mattel Needs Barbie’s Movie Magic to Lift Toy Sales
Partnerships and marketing blitz aim to power company past decline in quarterly sales and earnings.
Year: 2023
US Business
Justice Department and EPA Probe Telecom Companies Over Lead Cables
EPA demands data under “Superfund” law, prompted by WSJ articles.
US Business
Meta Sees Ad Business Rebound but Warns of Higher Spending in Metaverse
The Facebook parent posted its highest quarterly sales growth in more than a year but also signaled that spending for its experimental metaverse unit will surge in 2024.
Marketing & Communications
BBB Business Tip: Protecting Your Business Social Media Phishing Scams
Scammers know that your online reputation can dramatically affect your business. That’s why they will often target your social media profiles with fake copyright infringement notices that prompt you to share your social media credentials. […]
Health Care
Ozark Center Marks One-Year Anniversary as 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call Center
Since the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was established statewide on July 16, 2022, Ozark Center has seen a sizeable increase in calls by people suffering from a mental health crisis. Ozark Center, an entity […]
Small Business/Startups
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Missouri Small Businesses
(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in 14 Missouri counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field […]
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Celebrate Renovations and Retirements on July 31
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University would like to invite the community to join them in two celebrations on Monday, July 31! Celebrating Lisa Robinson’s Retirement Join us […]
US Business
Samsung to Launch New Galaxy Z Fold, Flip Phones Amid Slow Adoption So Far
The smartphone maker on Wednesday will show off the latest models of devices that have had limited success outside of South Korea.
US Business
Threads Isn’t Labeling Propaganda Accounts From Russia, China State Media
Accounts from state-backed media have garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on Meta’s new microblogging service.
US Business
GE Brings Good Things (Its Shares) Back to Life
The manufacturer cited strong orders for jet engines and wind turbines, sending its shares up another 6%.