US Business
14-Hour Shifts and $1 a Delivery—but China’s Army of Gig Workers Keeps Growing
In a country once known for its factory workforce, some 200 million people are turning to informal roles as job creation slows.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
How Chevron Secured Its Place as Venezuela’s Largest Foreign Investor
The U.S. oil company and President Trump agree that opportunity abounds in the Latin American country.
US Business
The Netflix Chief Who Insists He Won’t Ruin Hollywood
Ted Sarandos, a movie buff and one-time video clerk, may soon oversee the iconic Warner Bros. studio.
US Business
Louis Vuitton’s Ship to Nowhere Marks the New Age of Luxury
The LVMH brand’s “retail-tainment” flagship in Shanghai is part of a strategy to blend experiences with shopping.
US Business
Universal Studios Looks to Saudi Arabia for New Theme Park
The Comcast division is considering a licensing deal for a project that would compete with Disney in the Middle East.
US Business
Tesla Wins Final Court Fight Over Elon Musk’s Pay Package
Delaware’s Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision to cancel the CEO’s 2018 pay package.
US Business
Volkswagen Halts Exports of Its Electric Bus to U.S. Next Year
The German carmaker is pausing ID. Buzz exports to the U.S. following a sharp decline in EV sales nationwide
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and EaglePicher to Host 33rd Annual Business EXPO on January 21, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and EaglePicher are excited to celebrate their 33rd Annual Business EXPO on Wednesday, January 21 at the Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion, sponsored by Downstream Casino […]
Banking & Finance
Simmons Bank Welcomes Kate McNary to Springfield and Joplin Markets
(Joplin, MO) – Simmons Bank is proud to welcome Kate McNary as Senior Private Wealth Strategist, serving clients in the Springfield and Joplin markets. A graduate of Missouri State University and the University of Arkansas […]
Education
Joplin Schools Names New Director at Duenweg Education Center
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Lazure as the next director of Duenweg Education Center (DEC) and the Beacon Autism Center (BAC), effective July 2026. She succeeds current […]