US Business
Iger Has Told Associates He Plans to Leave CEO Role Before Contract Expires
Disney’s board is planning to meet next week, where it is expected to vote on a new CEO.
Month: January 2026
Events
City of Joplin Invites the Community to the Opening of the Joplin History and Mineral Museum on February 6
Join the City of Joplin on Friday, February 6, at the Joplin History and Mineral Museum’s Grand Reopening for the first look at two new additions and several remodeled and upgraded exhibits. The event begins at […]
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Seeking Contestants and Sponsors
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is preparing for an exciting celebration of […]
Banking & Finance
Guaranty Bank Promotes Courtney Carter and Sarah Everett to Vice President, Residential Lender, and Brett LaForest to Vice President, Consumer Lender/Underwriter
Guaranty Bank is proud to announce several promotions within its mortgage and consumer lending teams. Courtney Carter, NMLS #2269118, and Sarah Everett, NMLS #2366701 have both been promoted to vice president, residential lender, and Brett […]
Education
Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on February 13
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on February 13 at 1:00 pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly the Victory […]
US Business
Panama’s High Court Annuls CK Hutchison’s Canal Ports Contract
The Supreme Court ruled that terms granted to CK Hutchison to run two ports on the Panama Canal breach the constitution, dealing a blow to China’s influence in the region.
US Business
The GameStop CEO Has an Audacious Plan to Clinch His $35 Billion Payday
Billionaire Ryan Cohen said he is eyeing a major acquisition—and famed “Big Short” investor Michael Burry is cheering him on.
US Business
Saks to Close Most of Its Off 5th Discount Stores as Part of Bankruptcy
All but a dozen of the roughly 70 Saks Off 5th stores will be shut, and the online business will wind down too.
US Business
Southwest Now Charges for Seats. Next Stop: Quadrupling Profit
The airline says its new economic model is critical to catch industry rivals, even if passengers have to pay more.
Events
Pro 100 REALTORS to Host Bloom Real Estate School from February 23 to March 5; Register by February 16
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a licensed Missouri realtor? Your path to a Missouri real estate license begins with PRO 100 REALTORS at their Bloom Real Estate program! Bloom includes the two courses required […]