US Business
The Spy Novelist and Covid-19 Skeptic at Center of Amazon Controversy
Alex Berenson’s comments on how governments are handling the pandemic have put him at the center of controversy over the company’s market power.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
The Office Is Far Away. Can Its Culture Survive?
Bosses fear that if remote working arrangements last much longer that relationships will fray and innovation may suffer.
US Business
Justice Department Issues Subpoenas to Beef-Processing Giants
The Justice Department is deepening federal antitrust scrutiny of the $213 billion U.S. meat industry, following complaints from farmers and meat buyers about industry pricing practices.
Accounting
Congress Passes PPP Flexibility Act of 2020
(Washington, D.C.) – The newest changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were approved by the Senate on June 3 with H.R. 7010, The PPP Flexibility Act of 2020. The Act will make several modifications […]
US Business
Readers Flock to Books About Race Relations
Books about the history of racism, diversity and race relations are soaring to the top of bestsellers’ lists, a sign of growing interest in racial issues amid nationwide protests against police brutality.
US Business
What CEOs Said About George Floyd’s Death
Executives at big U.S. companies have been speaking out publicly about the killing of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police, but not every company has been using the same language to make its point.
Manufacturing
Coder Don Wilson Celebrates 35 Years at Cardinal Scale
(Webb City, MO) – Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company congratulates seasoned programmer Don Wilson for over 35 years of service with the company, providing electronic and software oversight that allows many of Cardinal Scale’s various scale and […]
US Business
Elon Musk Calls for Amazon Breakup in Latest Spat With Jeff Bezos
Elon Musk blasted Amazon.com and its founder Jeff Bezos, after the online retail giant rejected a book about the coronavirus pandemic, a clash that highlights the power some big tech companies wield over speech.
Chamber Updates
City’s survey asks: How have you been affected by COVID-19?
(Joplin, MO) – In continued efforts to assist our community with the response and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Joplin has developed a survey to learn how COVID-19 has impacted different areas […]
US Business
Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Pleads Not Guilty in Poultry Price-Fixing Case
The chief executive of Pilgrim’s Pride pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he conspired to fix chicken prices, while a judge barred him from contacting poultry buyers allegedly victimized by the scheme.