US Business
UAW Demands 40% Pay Hike in Labor Talks With Detroit Automakers
The United Auto Workers union is pressing for the substantial wage increase for factory workers at GM, Ford and Stellantis.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Apple Sees Third Straight Quarter of Falling Sales, but Services Unit Hits Record
Sales of iPhones missed analyst estimates, although executives pointed to continued strength in emerging markets.
US Business
Private-Equity Firm KKR in Advanced Talks to Buy Simon & Schuster for Roughly $1.65 Billion
Book publisher was put up for sale for the second time after a judge blocked a previous deal with Penguin Random House.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments On Its Transportation Improvement Program
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking comments during a seven-day public comment period for amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin […]
Entertainment
Schifferdecker Aquatic Center Open Daily Through Sunday, August 13
(Joplin, MO) – With back-to-school season approaching, Joplin Parks and Recreation has announced the end of season schedule for Schifferdecker Aquatic Center. Schifferdecker Aquatic Center, located at 4th and Schifferdecker, will be open daily through […]
US Business
Bud Light’s Plan to Win Back Drinkers: Stick to Beer
AB InBev outlines financial fallout from the Dylan Mulvaney debacle but says Americans remain favorable toward Bud Light.
Events
ROCK STOCK: Joplin Local Legends Concert Weekend
Since Joplin’s Centennial in 1973, the community has evolved and improved with the times. Fifty years later, popular music, like our community, has progressed. Joplin still rocks and stomps with a vibrant music scene. Over […]
US Business
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Fail to Catch On
The company plans the release of the second generation as less than 10% of the devices purchased are used monthly, an internal company document shows.
US Business
Workers to Employers: We’re Just Not That Into You
In the postpandemic economy, we are living more and working less.
Education
August 2023 Upcoming Trainings and News from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Please know that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU’s hours. Currently, […]