US Business
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI Are Planning a Megamerger of Rockets and AI
Combining Musk’s artificial-intelligence and space-exploration firms would be the latest tie-up of the entrepreneur’s companies
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
UPS Finance Chief Says Delivery Giant Is Hard at Work Right-Sizing
‘The reality is with less volume, we need less positions,’ Brian Dykes says.
Marketing & Communications
Embassy Running Two Specials to Keep You and Your Team Warm This Winter!
Looking to keep you and your team warm and branded this winter? Embassy 4 LLC is ready to help local business with two special offers on branded hats: Cozy Beanies are just $7.75 each, which […]
US Business
Verizon Posts Strong Subscriber Gains Under New CEO
The mobile carrier beat Wall Street revenue expectations and is forecasting aggressive growth.
US Business
Iger Has Told Associates He Plans to Leave CEO Role Before Contract Expires
Disney’s board is planning to meet next week, where it is expected to vote on a new CEO.
Events
City of Joplin Invites the Community to the Opening of the Joplin History and Mineral Museum on February 6
Join the City of Joplin on Friday, February 6, at the Joplin History and Mineral Museum’s Grand Reopening for the first look at two new additions and several remodeled and upgraded exhibits. The event begins at […]
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Seeking Contestants and Sponsors
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is preparing for an exciting celebration of […]
Banking & Finance
Guaranty Bank Promotes Courtney Carter and Sarah Everett to Vice President, Residential Lender, and Brett LaForest to Vice President, Consumer Lender/Underwriter
Guaranty Bank is proud to announce several promotions within its mortgage and consumer lending teams. Courtney Carter, NMLS #2269118, and Sarah Everett, NMLS #2366701 have both been promoted to vice president, residential lender, and Brett […]
Education
Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on February 13
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on February 13 at 1:00 pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly the Victory […]
US Business
Panama’s High Court Annuls CK Hutchison’s Canal Ports Contract
The Supreme Court ruled that terms granted to CK Hutchison to run two ports on the Panama Canal breach the constitution, dealing a blow to China’s influence in the region.