US Business
Intel Plans $36 Billion in European Chip Plant Investments
The U.S. semiconductor giant will begin building a new factory in Germany starting next year and is adding other capacity in Europe.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Host Adult Gardening Classes
(Joplin, MO) – Beginning Saturday, March 12, Master Gardener Eric Olsen, of Jasper County Master Gardeners Association, will lead discussions surrounding the major topics of home gardening at Joplin Empire Market. His expert advice and […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Spiva Gallery to Showcase Photographer’s Visual Narrative
(Joplin, MO) – “In the Midst of Things,” a solo exhibition by artist Sarah Hiatt, will open Monday, March 14, in the Spiva Gallery at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). Hiatt is a photographer who explores […]
US Business
China’s Covid-19 Surge Shuts Plants in Manufacturing Hubs
Lockdowns in Shenzhen and Changchun aimed at stopping coronavirus outbreaks have led to production halts, in the latest threat to the world’s battered supply chain.
Education
Crowder College and Central Methodist University Renew Articulation Agreement
(Neosho, MO) – Leadership from Crowder College and Central Methodist University (CMU) signed an articulation agreement renewing the program transfer opportunity partnership between both entities. CMU accepts all Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts Teaching, Associate […]
US Business
Oatly’s Growing Pains Trip Up Pioneer of Oat Milk
Competitors—including dairy giants—have stepped in to fill the gaps with their oat products as Oatly struggles to produce more and build its own factories.
US Business
Foxconn in Talks to Build $9 Billion Factory in Saudi Arabia
The biggest assembler of the iPhone is discussing a potential facility that could make microchips, electric-vehicle components and other electronics, according to people familiar with the matter.
Chamber Updates
Celebrate with Our Missouri SBDC!
The Robert W. Plaster College of Business at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) would like to invite the community to a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 1 to celebrate 35 years of service for the […]
US Business
The Inflation Hits Just Keep Coming, Raising Stakes for the Fed
Rising oil prices, the Ukraine war and continuing supply-chain issues have complicated the Federal Reserve’s push to tame inflation. The challenges boost the risk that rates go up to levels that ultimately tip the economy into recession.
Government
The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for March 11, 2022
Legislation Springs Forward With our legislative spring break scheduled next week, senators accelerated their efforts to spring more bills forward. I began the week by presenting Senate Bill 948 in committee and explaining the changes to probation […]