2026 – Page 132 – Joplin Business Outlook

Trump Administration Plans to Reverse Biden Rules on Gig Workers

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The proposal would make it easier for companies to classify workers as independent contractors.

Vanguard Settles Texas Lawsuit Alleging Investors Conspired to Drive Up Coal Prices

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Vanguard Group agreed to pay several U.S. states $29.5 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it worked with other index-fund managers to pressure coal companies to reduce output.

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City of Joplin to Begin Improvement Project on E. Zora Street Between Duquesne Road and MO-249 on March 3

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

On Tuesday, March 3, the City of Joplin will begin improvements to Zora Street between Duquesne Road/Hall Street and MO Highway 249. During the first phase of this project, Zora Street between Duquesne Road and […]

KPM, CPAs & Advisors Welcomes Luke Schnurr

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce that Luke Schnurr has joined the firm as a member of their tax team. Luke provides business and individual tax services to clients across […]

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host 2026 Ticketed Downtown Lofts Tour as Fundraiser

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(JOPLIN, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Downtown Lofts Tour, a ticketed fundraiser to be held on May 2, 2026, from 2:00 to […]

Joplin High School Names New Assistant Principal

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Trent Barratt as an assistant principal at Joplin High School, effective July 2026. Barratt most recently served as principal at Neosho High School, […]