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News Quiz for Jan. 3, 2026

January 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for Jan. 3, 2026
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The Genius Whose Simple Invention Saved Us From Shame at the Gas Station

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Genius Whose Simple Invention Saved Us From Shame at the Gas Station
On a rainy day in Detroit, a Ford engineer got confused, then soaked—and inspired. It took decades before he got any credit.

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Tesla Falls Behind China’s BYD as Vehicle Sales Drop for Second Year

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Falls Behind China’s BYD as Vehicle Sales Drop for Second Year
The end of a U.S. subsidy for electric vehicles dented the company’s fourth-quarter numbers.

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Saks CEO Steps Down Ahead of Expected Bankruptcy Filing

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saks CEO Steps Down Ahead of Expected Bankruptcy Filing
Marc Metrick is a longtime Saks executive who had helmed the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus parent since 2024.

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The Maker of Biscoff Cookies Bets on a Global Expansion

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Maker of Biscoff Cookies Bets on a Global Expansion
It’s a favorite for in-flight Delta snacks, but the maker of Biscoff is chasing customers in supermarkets.

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Ambassador Spotlight: Phillip Leesman, Farmers Insurance – Leesman Agency

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Meet Phillip Leesman, Agency Owner at Farmers Insurance – Phillip Leesman Agency! Although he’s only been a Chamber Ambassador for a few months, he’s become a familiar face at networking events and Leads Group meetings. […]

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Vera Bradley Goes Back to Its Whimsical Roots

January 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vera Bradley Goes Back to Its Whimsical Roots
The maker of quilted bags and accessories says it is returning to what makes its products unique after a rebrand turned off consumers.

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How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers
Buzzy upstarts and supermarket knockoffs have eaten into the market share of the leading brand. Years of cost cutting, underinvestment and corporate chaos preceded a planned company split.

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Threat of California Billionaire Tax Draws Criticism From Ultrawealthy

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Threat of California Billionaire Tax Draws Criticism From Ultrawealthy
Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman is among the billionaires who have taken issue with the proposal’s idea of taxing the wealthy’s assets.

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Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals

January 1, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest Missouri Bank. 2023 24 Elite Gyms 2019 Cotham Dental Group dba 32nd Street Dental 2016 AEsir […]

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