US Business
Are Games the Secret to Better Company Training?
Researchers looked at whether gamelike training is effective at increasing revenue. The answer: It can be, especially if done right.
Year: 2024
US Business
For Elon Musk Lately, It’s All About Russia, Russia, Russia
The billionaire maintains his companies are doing the most to undermine the Kremlin.
US Business
The British ‘King of Trainers’ Takes On the Land of Sneakers
Retailer JD Sports thinks it can conquer a depressed U.S. market with its sportswear-as-fashion concept.
US Business
The Fuel for American Innovation Is Obvious: We Need More Prizes
A $1 million contest helped uncover secrets of the past. Can prize competitions solve the problems of the future?
US Business
How the Big Airlines Beat the Budget Guys at Their Own Game
Spirit, Frontier and others reshape their strategies to fight back as big airlines offer superlow fares, loyalty programs and creature comforts.
US Business
Icahn Strikes Deal for JetBlue Board Seats
The activist investor unveiled a 10% stake in the airline earlier this week.
US Business
Tupperware Signs Forbearance Agreement As it Looks Into Strategic Alternatives
The company said the agreement will reduce its weekly U.S. liquidity agreement to $10 million from $15 million during the forbearance period, to end no later than June 30.
Nonprofit
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States Announces New Executive Director
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States is very pleased to announce that Lori Jones has accepted the position as Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House […]
Health Care
Ascension Plans to Transfer Ownership of Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg to Mercy
(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy and Ascension have entered into an agreement that transfers ownership of Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, its locations and its related physician practices from Ascension to Mercy. The transition […]
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Hold 2024 Vendor Meeting
(Joplin, MO) – The 2024 Empire Market Vendor Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, February 24 at 2:30 pm. The meetings will be held at the Joplin Empire Market […]