US Business
The Fuel for American Innovation Is Obvious: We Need More Prizes
A $1 million contest helped uncover secrets of the past. Can prize competitions solve the problems of the future?
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
How the Big Airlines Beat the Budget Guys at Their Own Game
Spirit, Frontier and others reshape their strategies to fight back as big airlines offer superlow fares, loyalty programs and creature comforts.
US Business
Icahn Strikes Deal for JetBlue Board Seats
The activist investor unveiled a 10% stake in the airline earlier this week.
US Business
Tupperware Signs Forbearance Agreement As it Looks Into Strategic Alternatives
The company said the agreement will reduce its weekly U.S. liquidity agreement to $10 million from $15 million during the forbearance period, to end no later than June 30.
Nonprofit
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States Announces New Executive Director
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States is very pleased to announce that Lori Jones has accepted the position as Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House […]
Health Care
Ascension Plans to Transfer Ownership of Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg to Mercy
(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy and Ascension have entered into an agreement that transfers ownership of Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, its locations and its related physician practices from Ascension to Mercy. The transition […]
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Hold 2024 Vendor Meeting
(Joplin, MO) – The 2024 Empire Market Vendor Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, February 24 at 2:30 pm. The meetings will be held at the Joplin Empire Market […]
Government
City of Joplin Closed, Council Meeting Shifts Due to Presidents’ Day Holiday
City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, in recognition of Presidents’ Day, and the Joplin City Council’s regular third Monday meeting in February will be moved to Tuesday, February 20. The […]
US Business
Chinese EV Maker BYD Exploring Mexico Factory as Entry to U.S. Market
The Tesla competitor is expanding rapidly in Europe and Southeast Asia; now it is looking at a new export base south of the U.S. border.
US Business
Nike to Cut Over 1,600 Jobs
The layoffs are part of the sneaker giant’s plan to shed $2 billion in costs over the next three years.