2026 – Page 4 – Joplin Business Outlook

Connect2Culture to Host Southwest Missouri Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to host the southwest Missouri Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition on Tuesday, February 10 at 2:00 pm, at their home theater inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & […]

The Defense Department Is Infatuated With This Drippy Silver Metal

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The U.S. government is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the production of gallium, a little-known metal mostly supplied by China.

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The Defense Department Is Infatuated With This Drippy Silver Metal

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The U.S. government is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the production of gallium, a little-known metal mostly supplied by China.

[…]

They Came for Its Riches, but Big Business Is Souring on South Africa

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The corporate exodus is accelerating, propelled by a toxic cocktail of corruption, lawlessness and poor infrastructure.

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They Came for Its Riches, but Big Business Is Souring on South Africa

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The corporate exodus is accelerating, propelled by a toxic cocktail of corruption, lawlessness and poor infrastructure.

[…]

Entertainment

Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Sushi-Making Class on February 28

February 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Nexus, an OCH Event Center, invites the community to an unforgettable culinary experience on February 28! This isn’t just a class, it’s an adventure in flavor. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Shioyama, participants will […]