US Business
CVS and Walgreens Were Reeling From Pandemic, but Fortunes Have Changed
The drugstore chains say business generated by Covid-19 vaccinations is helping them recover from the pandemic’s impact on costs and revenue last year.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Ronald McDonald House of the Four States to Hold Volunteer Recruitment Open House
Looking for a place to volunteer in the community? Find out about the range of volunteer opportunities at Ronald McDonald House of the Four States and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy Hospital Joplin. […]
Banking & Finance
Arvest Mortgage Division Sets Mark in Reaching $2 Billion Milestone
(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank announced today that its mortgage division has originated total volume of more than $2 billion for the fourth consecutive year, and at the earliest point in company history. Arvest’s total […]
US Business
Small Business Needed Federal Help. The Agency in Charge Fell Short.
The Small Business Administration, overwhelmed by demand from ailing entrepreneurs, has been slow to distribute loans and grants needed to survive the pandemic.
COVID-19
Back-to-School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is offering a back-to-school vaccine clinic to ensure children are protected when they return to school this fall. The Freeman COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic will offer first-dose vaccines from […]
US Business
China Steps Up Antitrust Pressure on Internet Firms
Government agents have made on-site inspections, during which they questioned company executives, downloaded financial records and collected internal communications.
US Business
Lordstown Says Vehicle Purchase Agreements Aren’t Binding Orders
The disclosure comes days after the electric-truck startup’s president said the company had “pretty binding” preorders and enough interest from potential buyers to sustain factory output through the end of 2022.
Education
Programs Approved by Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) approved the creation of two new academic programs during a meeting Wednesday, June 16. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and […]
US Business
Airbnb, Vrbo Battle for More Vacation Cabins as Travel Rebounds
With demand for vacation-home rentals near beaches, lakes and national parks staying high as the economy reopens, short-term rental platforms are finding ways to sign up more hosts and increase listings.
US Business
Selling Online Can Be Easy. Standing Out Is Tough.
Online brands that face stiff competition and rising costs for digital ads are trying other ways to find customers, such as using free content to foster virtual communities and sending out printed catalogs.