2026 – Page 210 – Joplin Business Outlook

Elon Musk Relies on Gwynne Shotwell to Make SpaceX Soar

January 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Shotwell has an expansive role at the rocket and satellite company, helping to foster its rise. With an IPO looming, the toughest stretch may still lie ahead.

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There Are 29,000 People on a Waitlist for Beans—and It’s Not for the Fiber

January 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The bean economy is booming. America’s bean king wants Rancho Gordo to be known for something other than the latest health fad.

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The 3,000-Person Team Working in Secret to Create Disney Magic

January 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

It’s a $60 billion bet on the future of entertainment—and it’s up to the Imagineers to make it work.

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Trump Presses Oil Executives to Invest in Venezuela—but Gets Lukewarm Reception

January 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Exxon’s CEO says the South American country is currently “uninvestable” and plans to send a technical team to assess the situation.

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Missouri Southern State University’s Cragin Art Gallery Presents ‘Rupture’ by Nazanin Moghbeli

January 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to present Rupture, an exhibition of painting and drawing by Iranian-American artist and cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli, on view from January 19 to February 13, 2026. […]

Events

Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event

January 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop as they present checks to the organizations who are the beneficiaries of […]