US Business
GE Won’t Try to Claw Back Jeff Immelt’s Pay
The board’s probe of accounting issues and the former CEO’s use of a backup jet didn’t find evidence to support shareholder claims of fraud and abuse.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Joplin Public Library Hosts Winter Reading Challenge
(Joplin, MO) – Do you miss our Summer Reading Program? To help with the waiting, Joplin Public Library is excited to announce their first ever Winter Reading Challenge! This fun, self-guided program will run from […]
Education
January’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. Start the new year out right and sign up for one today! QuickBooks Desktop: […]
US Business
CEOs Urge Congress to Certify Biden’s Electoral College Win
Nearly 200 business leaders called for a smooth transition of power as President Trump and many Republicans continue to dispute the election outcome.
US Business
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan End Health-Care Venture
Haven, which had targeted innovations in areas such as primary care, insurance coverage and prescription drug costs, is shutting down.
US Business
Mondelez Poised to Buy Rest of Paleo Chocolate-Bar Maker Hu
The snack-food giant, which took a minority stake in Hu in 2019, is planning to buy the rest in a transaction that values the business at about $340 million.
Government
City of Joplin Offers Weather-Damaged Tree Limb Disposal January 7 through January 9
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin would like to help residents who have tree limbs down due to the recent winter weather and who need to dispose of them. The City will temporarily open […]
US Business
Millennial Buyers Help Global Art Market Survive the Covid Pandemic
During the crisis, sales of jewelry, Japanese whiskies, handbags and game jerseys sustain major auction houses.
US Business
Fiat Chrysler, PSA Aim to Complete Trans-Atlantic Merger in Mid-January
The two auto makers expect the merger to be complete on Jan. 16, which would create a global auto-making colossus selling 8.7 million vehicles annually.
Career Building
Crowder College’s Business and Industry Training Opportunities for January, February, and March
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College Training & Development Solutions is offering the following business and industry training courses in January, February, and March of 2021: Computer Training: Microsoft Word – January 8 @ 9:00 am to 4:00 […]