US Business
The Addiction to Discounting at Michael Kors Is Exposed in Court
The antitrust trial over Kors’s proposed merger with Coach-owner Tapestry shows how far the handbag maker has fallen.
Month: September 2024
US Business
Commerzbank Confirms Independent Strategy Ahead of Talks With UniCredit
The German lender said it planned to improve its profitability and boost shareholder returns as it grapples with a possible takeover attempt by Italy’s UniCredit.
US Business
Fed’s Rate Cut Is Jolting Small Businesses to Spend Again
From restarting expansion plans to boosting marketing, some entrepreneurs are preparing for lower borrowing costs. Others say not so fast.
US Business
H&M to Miss Margin Target as Higher Costs Hurt Earnings
H&M won’t hit a key profitability target this year but said sales momentum picked up through July and August before accelerating further in September.
Education
Ingram’s Magazine Recognizes Kansas City University’s Marc B. Hahn and His Impact on Missouri
(Kansas City, MO) – Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of Kansas City University (KCU), has been recognized as one of Ingram’s exclusive list of ‘50 Missourians You Should Know.’ Hahn’s visionary leadership has positioned […]
Chamber Updates
Jackie Maier Named Director of Finance for Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that they have selected Jackie Maier as the Chamber’s new Director of Finance. The Chamber’s current Finance Manager, Debby Chaligoj, is retiring […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Presents ‘Peter Rabbit & Friends’ on September 29
Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to invite you and your family to hop over to the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on Sunday, September 29 to see Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Peter Rabbit & Friends! […]
Events
Predictive Maintenance Technologies to Host Lunch and Learn on October 17
Predictive Maintenance Technologies (PMT) is excited to invite the community to a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event will take place at the Joplin Area Chamber […]
Small Business/Startups
Missouri Technology Corporation Grants $200K to efactory to Establish Regional Node in Southwest Missouri
(Springfield, MO) – Collaboration: It’s essential to build a regional ecosystem that supports innovation and creates better job opportunities for its residents. Through Missouri Technology Corporation’s Regional Node Planning Grant (awarded in December 2023), resource […]
Health Care
2024 Freeman Nursing Gala Raises More Than $90,000 for Scholarships
(Joplin, MO) – For hundreds of Freeman Health System nurses, the 2024 Freeman Nursing Gala was truly an “enchanted evening.” A record 400 attendees, the largest ever, sold out the annual celebration hosted by Downstream […]