US Business
Southwest Airlines Sets Fee for First Checked Bag at $35
The airline this week will start charging for checked luggage. A second bag will cost $45.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
SBA Relief Still Available to Kansas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
(Sacramento, CA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Kansas of the June 23 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to […]
US Business
‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Mission: Impossible’ Deliver Memorial Day Box-Office Record
The strong holiday weekend contributed to a major comeback for this year’s domestic box office.
Education
Crowder College’s Upward Bound Programs Provide College Experience for High School Students
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs will move 250 students who recently completed grades 9-12 into the dorms Tuesday, May 27, to see what it is like to […]
Information Technology & Innovation
Sparklight Launches Flexible, Affordable Internet Solution: Lift Internet
(Phoenix, AZ) – Amidst rising costs of homes, healthcare, food and other essentials, Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, is helping community residents in need secure fast, reliable internet service. Now available across a majority of […]
Events
Innovate SOMO and Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University Opens Registration for 2025 Early-Stage Business Boot Camp
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the fall cohort of their Early-Stage Business Boot Camp in Joplin! This program […]
US Business
Capgemini, SAP, Mistral AI Team Up on Artificial Intelligence
The collaboration will help businesses streamline systems, processes and operations using generative AI, Capgemini said.
US Business
Enel Increases U.S. Renewable Energy Capacity in Swap, $50 Million Cash Deal
The energy company said the deal with Gulf Pacific Power would increase its consolidated renewable capacity in the U.S. by 285 megawatts.
US Business
WiseTech Accelerates Strategy With $2.1 Billion Move for e2open
Australian logistics-software provider WiseTech Global agreed to buy U.S.-listed e2open in a $2.1 billion deal.
US Business
Buying 100% Made in America Is Really, Really Hard. These People Are Trying.
Crawling inside fridges and scouring Reddit, some die-hard shoppers look for truly American products—but make exceptions.