US Business
Uber, Lyft Drivers Want More Protection Amid Rising Crime
Ride-sharing drivers are wearing bulletproof vests. Others are avoiding nights, exacerbating the ongoing labor shortage.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Molson Coors Decided to Reopen Its Offices. Things Got Complicated.
The brewer learned some hard lessons about what it means to gather everyone under the same roof again
US Business
The Challenging Road Ahead for Rivian’s Billionaire CEO
RJ Scaringe turned a childhood obsession with cars into one of the year’s hottest IPOs. Now he must fend off stiff competition while churning out three new electric-vehicle models at the same time.
US Business
Instacart President to Depart After Short Stint at Company
Carolyn Everson will leave at the end of this year after joining from Facebook about four months ago.
US Business
GM Plans $3 Billion for Electric-Vehicle Projects in Michigan
General Motors plans to invest more than $3 billion to make electric vehicles in Michigan, good news for the car maker’s home state after Southern states snared recent auto projects.
Chamber Updates
Ribbon Cutting for Loving Grace
Loving Grace is pleased to invite the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 14th, at 1:30 PM at our new Maternity Home, Doris House. We are located at 1408 Euclid Avenue in Joplin. […]
US Business
U.S. Inflation Hits 39-Year High
Inflation reached a nearly four-decade high of 6.8% last month, as strong consumer demand collided with pandemic-related supply constraints.
Government
The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for December 9, 2021
My 2022 Legislative Priorities Legislators began the process of pre-filing bills for consideration during the 2022 legislative session on Dec. 1. I have pre-filed 23 bills to date, but I want to highlight three of […]
Events
Runaround Running & Fitness, Bartlett Shoe Company, and Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop Host Toy Drive
Runaround Running & Fitness, Bartlett’s Shoe Company, and Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop are hosting a Santa Toy Drive this holiday season! All donations made to this event will benefit Children’s Haven of Southwest […]
Government
Airport Rededication Ceremony Recognizes Reconstructed for Air Travel
(Joplin, MO) — City of Joplin officials gathered with Joplin Airport Board members and community representatives during a rededication event at the Joplin Regional Airport on Thursday, December 9. The group gathered to recognize the […]