US Business
Americans Are Skipping Theme Parks This Summer
Disney, Six Flags and Universal’s owner reported softer results as consumers pull back—or travel abroad.
Month: August 2024
US Business
A Lot Was Riding on This Wind Farm. Then Giant Shards Washed Up in Nantucket.
The industry was dealt a setback after a turbine blade broke at one of the nation’s largest planned offshore wind farms.
US Business
Generali Profits Rise Despite Higher Natural-Disaster Costs
Generali posted slightly higher operating profits and a 20% rise in gross premiums for the first half, after improved life-insurance and asset-management results offset increased natural-disaster costs.
US Business
Samsung Recalls Over One Million Electric Stoves in U.S.
Samsung Electronics is recalling more than one million electric stoves in the U.S. following reports of about 250 fires that have injured dozens of people and killed pets.
Events
Free BBB Business Seminar: Making Customers Happy through Effective and Timely Communications
Join the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and a panel of your business peers on Wednesday, August 14 to explore strategies for managing customer communication! Communication issues were the number one reason for customer dissatisfaction in a […]
Events
Watered Gardens Ministries to Host Special Back-to-School Event for Parents and Students on August 10
Back to school can be a stressful time for parents and students alike, and Watered Gardens Ministries wants to help! Watered Gardens is looking to partner with students and parents throughout the community, and is […]
Events
Community Support Services to Host Rhythm and Brews on August 17
(Joplin, MO) – Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) is excited to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, Rhythm and Brews, presented by Crossland Construction Company, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & […]
US Business
Netflix Taps CBS Sports to Produce Its Christmas NFL Games
Netflix said it has struck a deal to have CBS Sports produce the two National Football League games the streamer is carrying this Christmas.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY 2025 UPWP
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for the FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP lists the transportation studies and tasks that MPO staff and […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Implements Two New Academic Programs for Fall 2024
Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) growing kinesiology program is proud to announce that two new academic programs — a bachelor’s in food science and nutrition and a master’s in sports management — will be implemented […]