US Business
Amazon in Talks to Carry Many NFL Games Exclusively on Prime Video
TV networks also are expected to pay nearly twice as much for new rights to Sunday and Monday games.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Career Building
State of Missouri Department of Workforce Development to Host Virtual Job Fairs from March–June
Due to the success of last years’ Virtual Job Fairs, the State of Missouri Department of Workforce Development has decided to extend the no-cost platform through 2021. If your business is in need of candidates […]
COVID-19
City Council Lifts Social Distancing for Churches, Restaurants; Removes Crowd Size Restriction
(Joplin, MO) – After hearing from Joplin Health Director Ryan Talken that new coronavirus cases have remained low, the Joplin City Council voted to remove the limitation on outdoor crowd sizes and eliminate the social […]
Career Building
Crowder College’s Business and Industry Training Opportunities for March and April 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of business and industry training courses in March of 2021, as well as some courses in April and May. Computer Training: Microsoft Excel Level […]
US Business
Rio Tinto Chairman to Step Down Over Destruction of Ancient Caves
Rio Tinto said Chairman Simon Thompson would step down because of its destruction of two ancient rock shelters in Australia last year, bowing to demands from some investors for greater accountability for the incident.
US Business
Six Dr. Seuss Books Are Dropped After Review Finds Imagery Offensive
The decision won’t affect Dr. Seuss’s best-known works, which publisher Random House Books for Young Readers and several booksellers said would remain available to customers.
US Business
Kohl’s Is ‘Way Ahead’ of Activist Investors, CEO Says
The retail chain said it would restart share buybacks and dividends and spend at least $550 million on capital expenditures during new fiscal year.
US Business
Target Keeps Growing at Rivals’ Expense
The retailer’s holiday sales rose solidly, capping off a year when revenue increased more than it had in the previous 11 years combined.
COVID-19
Mercy and Humana Team Up to Expand Access to Virtual Health Services and Coordinated Care
(St. Louis, MO & Louisville, KY) – Missouri-based Mercy and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have signed an agreement to expand patient access to virtual health resources as part of a broader, joint effort to provide more […]
Education
March’s Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Data Security for Your Organization Tuesday, March 2. 2021 | […]