2026 – Page 74 – Joplin Business Outlook

Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

CEO Jim Farley says the automaker will expand the tie-ups while developing a plan for Chinese competition in the U.S.

Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks List

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. This marks the […]

General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.

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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]

Education

Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter spotlights stories, updates, and opportunities that celebrate their students, Peer Mentors, teachers, and partners. Learn more below. […]