US Business
In Battle to Save Sacred Land From Mining Giants, Apaches Hope for a Miracle
A coalition of Native Americans, Christians and environmentalists confront a narrowing legal fight to stop the development of a copper mine in Arizona.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Harley-Davidson Names Topgolf Leader as New CEO
Departing CEO Jochen Zeitz recently survived an activist challenge. The transition to the new leadership will take effect Oct. 1.
Chamber Updates
Ambassador Spotlight: Jennifer Reeves, Mid-Missouri Bank
Meet Jennifer Reeves, Commercial Lending with Mid-Missouri Bank! She’s been a dedicated part of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years. She brings a strong commitment to community, connection, and supporting growth of […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Lion Pride Alumni Coffee on August 15
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) invites their alumni to reconnect with fellow Lions and area community leaders over coffee and conversation at the Lion Pride Alumni Coffee on Thursday, August 15 at 9:30 am! Dr. […]
US Business
Tractor Supply Beefs Up Last-Mile Delivery to Grow Sales
Tractor Supply is revving up its final-mile fulfillment operation as part of a push to grow digital and business-to-business sales.
Events
The Communities of Wildwood Ranch to Host Seminar on Caregiver Stress and How to Help on August 14
Loving and caring for someone who is living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can bring unusual pressures, stresses, and challenges. Join The Communities of Wildwood Ranch on Thursday, August 14 as they guide caregivers and […]
US Business
For a Few CEOs, Pay Keeps Growing—by the Billions
Big stock awards have grown much bigger for the chief executives of Palantir and Broadcom, driven by dramatic market gains and, in some cases, complex multipliers.
US Business
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. to Own Millions of Shares in New U.S. Manufacturing SPAC
The president’s sons are backing the New America SPAC, which aims to merge with companies “revitalizing domestic manufacturing.”
US Business
China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies
Beijing is squeezing the flow of key elements needed to make defense systems, a sign of the leverage China has over the U.S. military supply chain.
US Business
Is It Still Disney Magic If It’s AI?
The stakes are especially high for the studio, caught between how to use artificial intelligence in the filmmaking process and how to protect its famed characters against it.