February 2026 – Page 15 – Joplin Business Outlook

Big Tech Companies Prepare to Skirt Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Some giant firms are discussing ways to avoid paying. Smaller ones have fewer options.

Activist Investor Pushes Warner to Walk Away From Netflix Deal

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Ancora has built a roughly $200 million stake in Warner Bros. Discovery and favors a deal with David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance.

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Behind Trump’s Push to Remake the Kennedy Center in His Own Image

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The venerated cultural institution is facing falling ticket sales and canceled performances.

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Treasury Allows U.S. Companies to Provide Supplies to Venezuela for Oil Production

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The Trump administration put out a new general license authorizing equipment and technology transactions.

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Chamber Updates

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and ALLO Fiber Presented the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Nominations for the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards, powered by ALLO Fiber, are now open until Monday, March 9 at 5:00 pm. This will be the 41st year of the awards, which are meant to recognize […]

King Style Dog Boarding Updates for February 2026

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

King Style Dog Boarding is excited to announce several new offerings for the month of February, including several fun Valentine’s Day options for our furry friends. Learn more below! VIP Suites King Style Dog Boarding […]

Joplin Public Library Announces Joplin Reads Together 2026 Title

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library is excited to announce The Correspondent by Virginia Evans as the 2026 Joplin Reads Together book selection. Published in 2025, The Correspondent is Evans’ debut novel. This word-of-mouth hit […]

Events

February 2026 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate entrepreneurship and continue to foster and support the vibrant business community of our area. Whether you’re looking to expand your skillset, […]