US Business
Boston Beer Founder Jim Koch to Return as CEO
Michael Spillane, who is currently helming the brewer, plans to step down this month due to personal reasons.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Community
Joplin Public Library Accepting Applications for 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire
Joplin, MO – The Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library are accepting applications for the 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire, which will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 10 am-1 pm at the Joplin […]
US Business
Jury Says Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
The automaker was found partly liable over its driver-assistance software in a deadly 2019 collision.
Community
“GO WILD. GIVE BLOOD.” RETURNS WITH A ROAR: COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF THE OZARKS AND DICKERSON PARK ZOO TEAM UP TO SAVE LIVES
Joplin, Missouri – July 31, 2025 – Stick out your paw to help save lives. Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area […]
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest Missouri Bank. 2023 AOE Bookeeping LLC 2009 Sharon Beshore 2011 Binky Guy Textiles 2011 CDL Electric […]
US Business
Here’s How Quantum Computing Could Change the World
The emerging technology promises better medicine, faster internet and more sustainable food production. It also comes with some big risks.
Chamber Updates
July 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! 360 Auto Service Shane Pennel, Owner 715 S. St. Louis Avenue Celebrating Their 10-Year Anniversary Military Fireworks LLC Aaron Garmon, Owner 3801 […]
Chamber Updates
Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members! Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services. Medical Loan Closet of Joplin Nonprofit […]
US Business
Exxon Sees M&A Possibilities as Oil Giants Post Lower Profits
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said the oil giant is looking for acquisition opportunities in the oil-and-gas space after losing its challenge to Chevron’s $53 billion deal to buy Hess.
US Business
AXA Posts Net Profit Below Estimates on Currency Hit
The insurer reported net profit of €3.92 billion for the first half of 2025, a 2% dip on the same period last year.