US Business
How Nike Missed the Boom in Running Culture
Runners say the sneaker giant has stepped back from the community, opening the door for Hoka, New Balance and others.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Walgreens Plans Major U.S. Store Closures; Shares Tumble
Shares of the pharmacy chain plummeted 25% after The Wall Street Journal reported the CEO’s plans and the company lowered its guidance for the full year.
US Business
Canada Orders Binding Arbitration to Resolve WestJet Labor Dispute
Canada’s Labor Minister ordered WestJet Airlines and the union representing the carrier’s maintenance engineers enter into binding arbitration on a new labor agreement, averting strike action during a holiday long-weekend in the country.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Fireworks Guidelines and Safety Tips
As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, the Joplin Fire […]
US Business
Yelp Doubles Down on Home Services as Restaurant Advertising Cools
The review site is planning to spend $40 million this year to grow its business with local-services companies such as plumbers, electricians and movers.
Events
Donate with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks in July and Receive a Plush Beach Towel
(Joplin, MO) – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, encourages community members to take the plunge to save […]
Government
City of Joplin to Open Free Tree Limb Drop-Off from June 26 to 29 Due to Recent Storm Damage
High winds from storms on June 26 damaged tree limbs throughout Joplin. Public Works crews responded to calls regarding limbs blocking streets, sidewalks, and right-of-ways from fallen limbs. Joplin building officials investigated an isolated incident […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for July 2024
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for July 2024. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Ryan Cohen Made $60 Million Selling Bed Bath & Beyond Stock. Some Board Members Worried Secrets Were Passed to Him.
Cohen has fought a lawsuit over his trading, saying it was all above board.
US Business
Altria Submits Application for On! Plus Nicotine Pouches to FDA
Altria Group said its wholly owned subsidiary Helix Innovations submitted the application for three on! Plus varieties, tobacco, mint and wintergreen.