US Business
Alibaba Ramps Up Share Buybacks
The Chinese e-commerce giant staged its second highest quarterly buyback on record, spending $4.8 billion on shares in the first three months of 2024.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Kweichow Moutai 2023 Net Profit Jumped on Stronger Sales
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai says it is aiming for continuous sales growth this year after posting a 19% rise in 2023 net profit on stronger sales.
US Business
Disney Vote Is a Referendum on Bob Iger’s Many CEO Contract Extensions
The entertainment giant’s past handling of Iger’s succession is a key criticism that Trian Partners has raised in pushing for board seats.
US Business
Amazon to Remove ‘Just Walk Out’ Checkout Technology at U.S. Grocery Stores
The system uses cameras and sensors to charge customers after they leave stores.
Nonprofit
Connect2Culture Seeking Volunteers for Future Events
Connect2Culture (C2C) is looking for volunteers to help out at their upcoming performances. The jobs are easy, fun, and don’t require too much time. Also, all volunteers get special, discounted ticket perks for their service! […]
Health Care
Joplin Public Library Awarded Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Grant to Expand Health & Wellness Resources
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library is launching a new Health & Wellness category as part of their Library of Things collection, thanks to a recently awarded Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation Grant. Library of Things […]
Government
H.U.D. Great Plains Regional and Joplin Leadership Meet to Discuss Economic Growth Priorities and Leveraging Federal Assistance
(Kansas City, KS) – On March 25 and 26, representatives from the City of Joplin met with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Great Plains Regional Administrator Ulysses Clayborn and his regional leadership […]
Workforce
Have Staffing Needs? Take a Look at Express Employment’s Top Candidates
Is hiring too time-consuming? Are you having trouble finding the right fit for your team? Don’t have enough staff to keep up with business demands? Express Employment Professionals has candidates for you! All of them are skilled, […]
Education
Weekend of Solar-bration Festivities on Tap at Creative Learning Alliance for Eclipse 2024
(Joplin, MO) – The Creative Learning Alliance is your home for Solar-bration 2024 brought to you by The Flanagan Group-Keller Williams Elevate and EaglePicher! In Joplin, the 2024 eclipse will start at 12:34 pm, reach […]
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! 2009 Adelmo Family Care LLC 2013 C & H Heating and Air 2023 Frisco Station Lofts 2023 In Home Solutions 2004 The Independent […]