US Business
Hollywood Writers Approve Four-Year Deal With Studios
Few entertainment-industry workers are eager for a repeat of the 2023 strikes, which shut down film and TV production for much of the year.
Year: 2026
Government
SBA Offers Relief to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri to offset economic losses caused by drought […]
US Business
Ford, Geely Held Talks About Bringing Chinese Tech to America
The automakers have discussed a tie-up in Europe, but any U.S. collaboration would be politically fraught.
Marketing & Communications
Embassy Offering Two Specials for Team Merch This April
Looking to make sure your team represents you organization? Embassy 4 LLC is ready to help local businesses keep their teams branded with visible company logo gear, and they’re running two specials this month, including: […]
US Business
The Most Impactful U.S. Inventions
We asked readers which U.S. technologies, including the cotton gin, the microchip and even the dishwasher, have mattered most.
Education
Crowder College to Host History Symposium on May 7 Featuring Bluegrass Music from Spillwater Drive
(Neosho, MO) – To wrap up this academic year’s series of History Symposiums, Crowder College invites the community to join them for their May symposium. This event will offer the return of award-winning Civil War-era […]
Events
First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri May 5
(Joplin, Mo) – First Presbyterian Church will host a ‘First Tuesday Lunch’ on Tuesday, May 5 for the Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri. The church gathers for the first Tuesday of every month to raise funds […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 109th Annual Banquet, Powered by EaglePicher
(Joplin, Mo) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 109th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 23 at Downstream Casino Resort. JACC honored its members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community by […]
US Business
Trump on Spirit Airlines: ‘I Think We’d Just Buy It’
President Trump said that the U.S. government could take over Spirit Airlines, the ailing budget carrier that has been negotiating this week for a federal bailout.
US Business
The Sphere Looked Like a Disaster. It’s Become a Huge Hit Instead.
The Las Vegas venue is the highest-grossing arena in the world. Phish, the Eagles and Backstreet Boys are playing to sold-out crowds.