US Business
Last Year We Had ‘Barbenheimer.’ This Year It’s the Summer of Sequels.
The frenzy over ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ showed that moviegoers are ready for something new
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Eli Lilly to Spend $5.3 Billion to Make More Mounjaro, Zepbound
The outlay to expand an Indiana production site, combined with a previous $3.7 billion commitment, is the largest manufacturing investment in company history.
US Business
The Lawyer Churning Out Hit Novels Makes Her Biggest Splash Yet
For Kristin Hannah, working as a lawyer shaped her approach to writing; ‘The Women’ makes Bill Gates’s summer reading list
US Business
UAW Files Objections To Mercedes-Benz Unionization Vote
The NLRB’s regional director overseeing the election will review the UAW’s complaints and could order a new election after a hearing if the objections are deemed valid.
Construction
Ridgeline Roofing & Construction to Host Community Appreciation Cookout on May 31
Ridgeline Roofing & Construction is proud to be a part of the four-state business community and is excited to announce the details for their third annual Community Appreciation Cookout, which will be held on Friday, […]
Events
Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library to Host Artist Talk and Closing Reception with Joan Allen on May 30
The Joplin Public Library and the Post Art Library is excited to host an artist talk and closing reception with Joan Allen on Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in The Bramlage and […]
Chamber Updates
Kai Hamilton Completes Intensive Heartland Economic Development Course
(Joplin, MO) – Kai Hamilton, Workforce Development Specialist for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) on April 23–26, 2024 in […]
Manufacturing
Leggett & Platt Appoints Karl Glassman as President and CEO
(Carthage, MO) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karl Glassman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Karl will continue to serve as Board Chairman. This follows the decision by Mitch […]
US Business
Boeing Says Cash Flow Is Worse Than It Thought
The plane maker expects to burn through billions more in the current quarter and be cash-flow negative for the full year, its finance chief said.
US Business
Justice Department Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
Antitrust enforcers allege the nation’s largest concert promotion and ticketing company abused monopoly and drove up prices for tickets.