US Business
This Simple White Line Is America’s Greatest Unsung Innovation
You know about the lightbulb and the iPhone. This is the unknown story of another ingenious creation that changed a nation.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
ALLO Fiber Invites Businesses to Enter Contest for ALLO Business Sponsorship; Contest Ends on September 22
A business has many critical focus areas and cybersecurity is rapidly becoming one of the most important. It’s no longer just a technical concern; cybersecurity is a critical part of protecting any business. With so […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Annual Carver Day Celebration on July 11
George Washington Carver National Monument invites the community to save the date for Saturday, July 11 as they celebrate the Annual Carver Day Celebration! This year, they’re celebrating the 83rd anniversary of George Washington Carver […]
US Business
France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program
The aerospace-and-defense group said it would record a charge in the first half after Berlin scrapped a project to procure F126 frigates.
US Business
U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract
U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a contract funded by the three nations to develop a new stealth fighter jet.
US Business
What Happened in Fuel Markets When Trump Lifted the Century-Old Jones Act
California drivers, Gulf Coast refiners and Puerto Ricans have benefited from temporary suspension of the act.
Education
Crowder College and MoDOT Southwest District Partnership Receives Recognition at Missouri State Capitol
(Jefferson City, MO) – A unique, workforce-focused partnership between Crowder College and the MoDOT SW District General Services Team took the spotlight at the Missouri State Capitol on Tuesday of this week when they received […]
Government
City of Joplin Opens the Tin Cup Bridge and Tin Cup Trial to the Community
After years of visioning, planning and building, the City of Joplin’s first suspension bridge and newest pedestrian trail have officially opened to the community. The Tin Cup Bridge and Tin Cup Trail were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on […]
US Business
How Bezos Learned to Love Trump—and Win More Contracts for Blue Origin
The space company has booked rapid growth under this administration, after the founder spent president’s first term being ‘hated.’
US Business
The Korean Tanker Tycoon Winning Big From the Iran War
Ga-Hyun Chung spent around $7 billion amassing the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers. His timing could hardly have been better.