US Business
Heineken Upbeat on Profit Plans Despite Continued Pressure on Beer Sales
Heineken said it is confident it will grow its bottom line, booking higher revenue at the start of the year despite a continued slide in beer-sales volumes.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Billions in EV Write-Downs—and New Bonus Goal Posts for Detroit CEOs
The top executives at GM and Ford in 2025 reaped the highest compensation ever during their tenures.
US Business
Inside the White House Deliberations Over Rescuing Spirit Airlines
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussed the pros and cons of a deal with President Trump.
Events
Pastries with Penny: The Value of Employee Benefits for Small Businesses
(Joplin, MO) — Impact Benefits LLC invites local business owners and professionals to attend Pastries with Penny on April 28 at 9:00 am at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. This month’s discussion will explore the […]
Government
City of Joplin Reminds Public of Various Options to View City Council Meetings
Citizen engagement is significant in municipal government, and City of Joplin officials encourage all to stay involved and find the best way to be informed about their local government. Recently, attendance at City Council meetings […]
Community
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host 2026 Ticketed Downtown Lofts Tour as Fundraiser
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Downtown Lofts Tour, a ticketed fundraiser to be held on May 2, 2026, from 2:00 to […]
Education
Joplin Schools’ JETHD Students Win 19 Awards at Missouri Southern State University’s 2026 Media Showcase
Joplin Schools‘ JETHD students took home 19 different awards at the 2026 Missouri Southern State University Media Showcase! This annual competition gathers hundreds of high-school students from across the region to compete in competitions such […]
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]
US Business
ABB Raises Guidance on Robust Demand Despite Uncertainties
The industrial-technology company now expects comparable revenue growth in high single-digit to low double-digit percentage, up from the range of 6% to 9%.
US Business
NFL Makes Its Case to FCC During Regulatory Scrutiny
The league defended its media-rights dealings as federal regulators investigated the migration to streaming.