US Business
Buying a Swiss Watch in America Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive
High tariffs threaten demand in the U.S., which was a bright spot for the struggling industry.
Month: August 2025
US Business
Berkshire’s Quarterly Earnings Drop on Insurance Results, Currency Moves
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate continued to stockpile cash and refrain from buybacks during the market’s climb to records and was a net seller of stocks.
US Business
AI Is Coming for the Consultants. Inside McKinsey, ‘This Is Existential.’
If AI can analyze information, crunch data and deliver a slick PowerPoint deck within seconds, how does the biggest name in consulting stay relevant?
US Business
The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Is Ready to Fight
CEO Mike Wirth is overhauling the oil giant’s ‘nice’ corporate culture, getting tougher not just on his employees but also on rivals and the politicians standing in his way.
US Business
Boston Beer Founder Jim Koch to Return as CEO
Michael Spillane, who is currently helming the brewer, plans to step down this month due to personal reasons.
Community
Joplin Public Library Accepting Applications for 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire
Joplin, MO – The Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library are accepting applications for the 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire, which will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 10 am-1 pm at the Joplin […]
US Business
Jury Says Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
The automaker was found partly liable over its driver-assistance software in a deadly 2019 collision.
Community
“GO WILD. GIVE BLOOD.” RETURNS WITH A ROAR: COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF THE OZARKS AND DICKERSON PARK ZOO TEAM UP TO SAVE LIVES
Joplin, Missouri – July 31, 2025 – Stick out your paw to help save lives. Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area […]
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest Missouri Bank. 2023 AOE Bookeeping LLC 2009 Sharon Beshore 2011 Binky Guy Textiles 2011 CDL Electric […]
US Business
Here’s How Quantum Computing Could Change the World
The emerging technology promises better medicine, faster internet and more sustainable food production. It also comes with some big risks.