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Will Volkswagen’s Massive ‘Made for China’ Bet Pay Off?
The automaker has spent big developing cars “in China, for China.” Now it has to persuade local drivers to buy them.
Year: 2026
US Business
At the Age of 84, Barry Diller Is Reinventing Himself All Over Again
Diller has pivoted from TV to film, then digital businesses and magazine publishing. Now he is going all-in on casinos.
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This 83-Year-Old Investor Is Elon Musk’s Biggest Fanboy
Ron Baron has hitched his firm’s fortunes to SpaceX and other Musk ventures.
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‘60 Minutes’ Staff Meeting Turns Hostile for New Executive Producer
Nick Bilton was greeted with open hostility from high-profile correspondent Scott Pelley, according to people at the gathering.
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Trump Administration Signals ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund About-Face
Plus, Anthropic files to go public, and the new luxury amenity is longevity services.
Chamber Updates
Ambassador Spotlight: Rick Keller, Wells Fargo Advisors
Meet Rick Keller, a dedicated member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. Rick has been actively involved as an Ambassador for more than a decade and continues to serve on […]
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. 2024 Countryside Flowers 2005 Deck The Walls 2014 Dolence Law Office LLC 2022 Edge […]
Chamber Updates
May 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Burton Pools & Spas Caleb Burton, Owner 3040 N. Range Line Road Celebrating Their New Business and New Chamber Membership God’s Resort/Atlas […]
Chamber Updates
Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members! Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services. Mac’s Cinnamon Rolls Bakery/Caterer Joplin, MO […]
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UAW to Strike at Key General Motors Truck Supplier Plant
American Axle’s Michigan plant makes key parts for Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra trucks.