US Business
Hyundai Motor Profit Jumped 25%, Led by U.S. Demand
Robust vehicle sales in the U.S. helped offset sluggish demand in South Korea and elsewhere.
Year: 2024
US Business
Nissan Motor Cuts Sales, Profit Forecasts After Weak Quarter
The Japanese automaker lowered its annual vehicle-sales and profit forecasts.
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Announces 2024–2025 Performance Season
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) announced its highly anticipated 2024-2025 performance season during a press conference on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, […]
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Host Pepper Fest Event on August 3 to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
(Joplin, MO) – On Saturday, August 3, the Joplin Empire Market will host Pepper Fest, a celebration of summer produce, as the kickoff to National Farmers Market Week. The event will be held during the […]
Education
Joplin Schools to Host Bus Camp for K-1 Students on August 17
Do you have a kiddo who will be a first-time bus-rider this upcoming school year? Joplin Schools invites all incoming kindergarten and first-grade students to their annual Joplin Schools Bus Camp! This event is open […]
Education
Freeman Health System’s Learning Center to Host Graduation for Students Headed into Kindergarten
In the largest graduating class yet, 15 students from Freeman Health System’s Learning Center will be decked out in the traditional caps and gowns to receive their diplomas as they cross the stage Friday morning. […]
Events
ServiceMaster Restore of Southwest Missouri to Host Inaugural Back-to-School Supply Drive on August 2
ServiceMaster Restore of Southwest Missouri is excited to announce that they are holding their first ever Back-to-School Supply Drive on Friday, August 2! Join them from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 3501 W. Red […]
Events
SW Nexus Kick-Off Meeting to Be Held on August 7
Join SW Nexus for their official kick-off meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, August 7 at 11:00 am at the Joplin Public Library! What is SW Nexus? SW Nexus is dedicated to fostering collaboration […]
US Business
Uber and Lyft Win California Ruling to Treat Drivers as Contractors
The state’s Supreme Court decision preserves the gig-economy business model.
US Business
Hermes Bucks Luxury Slowdown With Higher Sales But Flags Weakness in China
The Birkin handbag maker reported higher sales for the second quarter, with wealthy customers helping it defy a global slowdown in demand that is troubling the luxury sector, but flagged signs of weakness in China.