US Business
Microsoft Will Let Some Staff Work From Home After Pandemic
The decision is another sign that workplace changes made in recent months in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will be enduring.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Chamber Updates
Hot Links 2020 – October Edition!
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 80 golfers compete in their annual golf tournament on October 9. Players had the opportunity to participate in the marshmallow long drive, as well as […]
US Business
Why Disney World Is Open but Disneyland Is Closed
It’s a tale of two Orange Counties as Florida and California have adopted different approaches to reopening during the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Business
AMD Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Xilinx
AMD is in advanced talks to buy rival chip maker Xilinx, people familiar with the matter say, in a deal that could be worth more than $30 billion and mark the latest big tie-up in the rapidly consolidating industry.
US Business
Numerical Diversity Hiring Targets Attract U.S. Scrutiny
The Labor Department is investigating companies with federal contracts that have included numerical goals in their pledges to hire more-diverse staff.
US Business
WarnerMedia Plans Thousands of Job Cuts in Restructuring
The AT&T-owned company is seeking to reduce costs by as much as 20% as the pandemic drains income from movie tickets, cable subscriptions and TV ads, according to people familiar with the matter.
Events
Public Meeting for 32nd Street Widening Project Set for October 15
(Joplin, MO) – With the appraisal process and right of way acquisition underway for the 32nd Street widening project, the City of Joplin is holding a meeting for area property owners to view the final […]
Information Technology & Innovation
Joplin Public Library Expands Wireless Internet Opportunities with CARES Grant
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library users can now enjoy new, exciting opportunities to access broadband technologies, following the receipt of CARES Act funds. Grant funds have been used to purchase 20 wireless mobile hotspots […]
Health Care
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Offers Mini-Grants Up to $6,000
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is offering up to $6,000 to Missouri employers interested in initiating or improving workplace wellness policies and programs and making sustainable changes that support employee health […]
US Business
IBM to Spin Off Services Unit to Accelerate Cloud-Computing Pivot
IBM plans to spin off a major part of its information-technology services operations, as the 109-year-old tech pioneer sharpens its focus on the faster-growing cloud-computing business and AI.