US Business
Sands to Sell Las Vegas Properties for $6.25 Billion as It Focuses on Asia
The company’s exit from the U.S. gambling destination comes as the Covid-19 pandemic has roiled the casino industry.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – March 1, 2021
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Spring Break is March 8 through 14. Offices will be open all week except Friday, March 12. […]
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.
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.