US Business
Blizzard Videogames to Return to China in New NetEase Deal
Blizzard Entertainment will collaborate with China’s NetEase to bring its blockbuster game titles back to the mainland Chinese market this summer.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Board Approves Public Resolution in Support of Missouri State Chamber’s Childcare Initiative
(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board has approved a resolution in support of the Missouri State Chamber’s efforts to address childcare issues that are hindering the state’s workforce capacity. The Joplin […]
Government
Joplin Health Department to Begin Fogging to Control Mosquitos within Joplin
The Joplin Health Department operates a mosquito control program within Joplin’s city limits. This program utilizes occasional fogging to control adult mosquitoes and treat mosquito breeding areas with a larvicide to prevent mosquitoes from becoming […]
Health Care
Phelan Dermatology: Celebrating Mother’s Day by Treating Your Mom to Luxury and Care
Mother’s Day is approaching fast, and it’s time to show our appreciation for the incredible women who have shaped our lives. What better way to express gratitude than by treating them to a day of […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Top Ten Scams Targeting Small Businesses
Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. But they are especially a problem for small businesses. Local businesses and startups often don’t have the cybersecurity support or established accounting processes of larger […]
US Business
Roblox Users Battle Tornadoes and Raise Pets. Will They Watch Ads, Too?
The online-entertainment company is hiring ad-tech player PubMatic to help juice sales of new video ads displayed on virtual billboards.
US Business
Tesco Launches Share Buyback, Expects Higher Profit
Tesco launched a $1.27 billion share buyback and said it expects profit to rise in the year ahead, signaling improving consumer demand as inflation tapers off.
US Business
Chinese EV Maker XPeng Makes Inroads in Hong Kong, Macau
Chinese electric-vehicle maker XPeng is gearing up to sell its cars in Hong Kong and Macau, part of efforts to expand beyond the overcrowded market in mainland China.
US Business
7-Eleven Owner Weighs IPO of Superstore Business
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven, Seven & i Holdings, is considering listing its superstore business as part of efforts to focus on its convenience-store segment.
US Business
Jack Ma Praises Alibaba’s Leadership, Restructuring
The Alibaba co-founder praised the company’s leadership and the ongoing restructuring in a memo to employees, a rare move for the billionaire since stepping away from the spotlight in recent years.