US Business
Tesla, LG Bet on U.S. Batteries With $4.3 Billion Michigan Plant
LG Energy Solution will produce battery cells for Tesla’s fast-growing energy-storage business.
Year: 2026
Events
Rotary of Joplin – Daybreak Club to Host Route 66 Trivia Challenge Fundraiser on April 7
Rotary of Joplin – Daybreak Club invites the community to join them for their Route 66 Trivia Challenge on Tuesday, April 7 at the Joplin Elk’s Lodge (1802 W. 26th Street)! This event is a […]
Events
ALLO Fiber to Host Webinar on Maximizing Value with AI on March 25
AI is everywhere, and that’s kind of the problem. Every platform promises to transform your business, but nobody’s explaining what’s actually worth your time and budget. Join ALLO Fiber Business for a practical webinar on […]
Events
Join Watered Gardens Ministries for Forged in Faith Fundraiser on March 28
Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them for their inaugural Forged in Faith Fundraiser on Saturday, March 28 hosted at Christ’s Church of Oronogo (22145 Kafir Road, Oronogo, MO 64855)! This is a […]
Entertainment
Joplin Baseball Offering Exclusive Deal for Chamber Members for Home Opener on June 2, 2026
Joplin Baseball is excited to invite the community to their home opener on Tuesday, June 2, 2026! Come root for the Joplin Jailbirds as they start their season. And to make the night even more […]
US Business
David Zaslav Deal Pay Could Top $800 Million After Last-Minute Tax Benefit
The sum includes cash and payments for options and restricted stockholdings, as well as a newly adopted tax reimbursement.
US Business
SEC Preps Proposal to Nix Quarterly Reporting Requirement
Plus, a judge blocks the new childhood vax recommendations, and rich Palm Beach men love loud pants.
Government
Op-Ed: Support Proposition Police and Fire on April 7
Written by Daniel Pekarek I am writing today in support of Proposition Police and Fire that will be on the April 7 ballot for Joplin voters. This proposition will result in no tax increase and […]
US Business
JBS Beef-Plant Workers Begin Industry’s Largest Strike in Years
The company shifted production from the Colorado facility employing thousands of workers ahead of the labor action to soften the impact.
Chamber Updates
74 Joplin Teachers Nominated for the 41st Annual Golden Apple Awards, Powered by ALLO Fiber
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it has received 74 different nominations for outstanding educators for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards! For over 40 years, the Golden Apple […]