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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 […]

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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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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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  • Hapag-Lloyd in Advanced Talks Over Potential Acquisition of Israeli Rival Zim
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  • BlueScope Relegates Plans for U.S. Midstream Growth
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  • The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again.
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  • Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger
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  • Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event
  • Sparklight® Introduces the Next Evolution of Intelligent Wi-Fi with eero Wi-Fi 7, Delivering Faster Speeds, Greater Capacity, and Smarter Coverage
  • Freeman Health System Unveils Theme for 2026 Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism
  • Hapag-Lloyd in Advanced Talks Over Potential Acquisition of Israeli Rival Zim
  • BlueScope Relegates Plans for U.S. Midstream Growth
  • The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again.
  • Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger
  • How Blockbuster Films and Bingeworthy Streaming Hits Slipped Into Our Showers
  • SoftBank Loads Up on Debt to Pay for OpenAI Bet
  • Farmers Are Aging. Their Kids Don’t Want to Be in the Family Business.
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