September 2026 – Page 12 – Joplin Business Outlook

Drone Deal Kicks Off Consolidation in Ukraine’s 500-Company Industry

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

An Erik Prince-backed defense technology firm scooped up a Ukrainian maker of unmanned ground vehicles in a tie-up worth $224 million.

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Ford CEO Says Transportation Secretary Had ‘Basic Misunderstandings’ in Letter

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The exchange illustrates how politically sensitive the question of Chinese automakers breaking into the U.S. has become.

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Meet Deere’s JD, an AI Assistant Aimed at Helping Farmers—and Its Sales

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The company is counting on quick answers and better data to attract more farmers to its smart equipment and reverse a sales slump.

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Joplin Schools’ East Middle School Principal Recognized as MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools is honored and excited to announce that East Middle School Principal Jason Cravens was recently named the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals’ (MoASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri. […]

Dunkin’ Boss Named Interim CEO of Inspire Brands Ahead of IPO

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Dunkin’ President Scott Murphy will temporarily run the Atlanta-based company while longtime CEO Paul Brown takes temporary medical leave.

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Community

Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on October 3

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Freedom of Flight Museum, Higher Power Garage, and Our Veterans First are excited to invite the community to their Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on Saturday, October 3! Join them from 12:00 to […]

Nonprofit

Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri Receives $10,000 Grant from UMB Bank and FHLB Des Moines Through Member Impact Fund

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri announced on August 19 that they have been awarded $10,000 from UMB Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or Bank). The […]

Joplin Empire Market to Host Hobbit Day on September 19

September 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Join the fun on Saturday, September 19 as Joplin Empire Market celebrates Hobbit Day, and the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Community Garden as well […]