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Chamber Updates

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Appointments and Strategic Focus

October 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors is excited to announce significant leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the Chamber and advancing economic growth throughout the region. Betsy Mense has accepted […]

Events

Rapha International to Host ‘The Art of Healing’ on October 11

October 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Rapha International invites you to an afternoon of hands-on learning on Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 pm! Join their team to celebrate art therapy, healing, creativity, and cake! Design your own edible masterpiece and learn […]

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L.A.’s Entertainment Economy Is Looking Like a Disaster Movie

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on L.A.’s Entertainment Economy Is Looking Like a Disaster Movie
Work is evaporating, businesses are closing, longtime residents are leaving, and Los Angeles’s creative middle class is hanging on by a thread.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Comes to the Aid of Occidental Petroleum—Again

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Comes to the Aid of Occidental Petroleum—Again
Berkshire’s $9.7 billion buy of Occidental’s petrochemicals business will allow the company to reduce debt and focus on fossil fuels.

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Cracker Barrel Drops Firm Behind Ill-Fated Logo Change

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cracker Barrel Drops Firm Behind Ill-Fated Logo Change
The chain had hired marketing firm Prophet to refresh its image and restaurants as part of a plan to update its brand.

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City of Joplin: Public Safety and Justice Center to Close October 2 through 6

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin would like to remind citizens that starting at 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the public entrances to the Joplin Public Safety and Justice Center, 303 East 3rd Street, will […]

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Tesla Sets New Sales Record as EV Subsidy Ends

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Sets New Sales Record as EV Subsidy Ends
The electric-vehicle maker sold more cars as U.S. consumers raced to use an expiring $7,500 tax credit.

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Ice-Cream Maker Froneri Hits $17.6 Billion Valuation in Funding Deal

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ice-Cream Maker Froneri Hits $17.6 Billion Valuation in Funding Deal
PAI Partners and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invest €1.4 billion in the owner of Haagen-Dazs’s U.S. business, among other labels.

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Community

Joplin Health Department to Host First Impact, a Class to Prepare New Drivers and Their Parents, at the Joplin Mineral Museum on October 22

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Health Department is hosting a free First Impact teen driver program on Wednesday, October 22. This is an educational program for parents/guardians and teenage drivers, (recent, new, or soon-to-be drivers), to learn more about […]

Chamber Updates

Ambassador Spotlight: Richard Huskey, Southwest Missouri Bank

October 2, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Meet Richard Huskey, Lender – Vice President from Southwest Missouri Bank! He’s been a dedicated member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for almost 30 years. Richard has been actively involved as an Ambassador […]

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  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
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  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
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  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
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  • Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
  • Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
  • Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
  • ALLO Fiber to Host Business-to-Community Trunk-or-Treat Event on October 14
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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