US Business
McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce
The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operations
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.
US Business
Phillips 66 to Close Los Angeles Refinery in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The oil refiner said the unit’s long-term sustainability is uncertain and affected by market dynamics.
US Business
Discover Financial, SEC Working to Resolve Misclassification Matter
The SEC’s comments largely focus on the allocation of previously incurred card misclassification charges between revenue and expense, Discover said.
US Business
BHP’s First Quarter Iron Ore, Copper Output Rises
The Australian mining giant said it produced 64.6 million metric tons of iron ore in the three months through September, up 2% on a year earlier. Copper production rose by 4% to 476,300 tons, the company said.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Four Easy Ways to Keep Turnover Low and Employees Happy
Exercise for small business owners: Imagine your employees as the headliners of a concert tour. Night after night, they play to adoring fans, thrilling the crowds, and consistently deliver out-of-body experiences. In short, they put […]
Events
City of Joplin to Host Council in the Park Events Throughout 2025
Do you have questions or concerns about how your municipal government works? Want a chance to meet your council members? Have an idea you’d like for them to consider? Please join the City of Joplin […]
Nonprofit
Rapha International’s October 2024 Update
Learn more about Rapha International’s important work that’s taking place around the world with updates from their latest e-newsletter. Find out more below. Preschool Graduation/Prevention Program Rapha’s Prevention Program in Battambang, Cambodia recently celebrated a Preschool graduation. […]
Events
Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases November 2024 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a Yoga in Nature event, their yearly Coffee on the Bridge event, a Preschool Connections program, a Nature Explorers program, […]
Events
The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton County to Host Quarterly Coffee with the Captains on October 28
The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton County invites the community to join them on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 am for Coffee with the Captains. Learn about your local Salvation Army and the work […]