2026 – Page 7 – Joplin Business Outlook

February 2026 Ribbon Cuttings

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Joplin History & Mineral Museum Kelly Reddin, Historical Society President 504 S. Schifferdecker Avenue Celebrating Their Grand Reopening Visiting Angels Geo Gonzalez, Marketing […]

Welcome New Members

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members! Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services. My Dentist – Joplin General Dentistry […]

The Third-Largest Coffee Chain in the U.S. Actually Sells Very Little Hot Coffee

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

By focusing on customizable cold energy drinks, Dutch Bros thinks it has the formula to attract younger customers.

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The Newest Front in America’s Supermarket War Is…Kentucky?

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Florida-based Publix is opening stores in Kroger’s backyard, and shoppers are early winners.

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A New Threat to Power Grids: Data Centers Unplugging at Once

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Dozens of data centers abruptly dropped off the power grid in two recent instances in Virginia, forcing operators to take emergency action.

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America’s ‘Most Luxurious Ski Town’ Is Tearing Itself Apart

February 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Telluride is in a pitched battle with the eccentric owner of its luxury resort; an attempted ‘coup’ ends in scandal

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The Week the Dreaded AI Jobs Wipeout Got Real

February 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

After Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced his fintech firm was laying off 4,000 people, concerns rose that other companies would follow suit and aggressively cut jobs.

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