US Business
PepsiCo, Grocery Giant Bicker Over Who Dumped Whom
The snacks and soda company said it decided to stop selling to Carrefour after a price dispute. The supermarket chain said it made the decision.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Small Business/Startups
Senegence to Celebrate 25 Years in Business with Special Offer
Senegence/Endless Kiss is celebrating their 25th anniversary and invites the community to join them as they celebrate with a special offer! For the month of January, anyone who would like to become a Senegence/Endless Kiss […]
Education
Crowder College Student Athletes Earn High Academic Marks
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College student-athletes had a combined Fall 2023 grade point average of 3.22 on a 4.0 scale. “This accounts for nearly 200 students in athletic programs,” stated Brandi Arthur, Athletic Director. “Their […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Details for 2024 Art and Essay Contest
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is hosting an art and essay contest for third and fourth graders! Centered on the theme of education, the contest encourages artistic expression and trait-based essay writing. […]
Chamber Updates
Lauren Ferguson Named Director of Member Success at Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that they have selected Lauren Ferguson as the Chamber’s new Director of Member Success. “We are thrilled to welcome Lauren to the […]
US Business
Boeing CEO Says Company Needs to Acknowledge ‘Our Mistake’
David Calhoun tells staff that Boeing needs to address fallout from the latest quality problem.
US Business
Aaron Rodgers Says His Comments About Jimmy Kimmel Didn’t Imply Connection to Jeffrey Epstein
The quarterback’s comments Tuesday come after a weeklong controversy that saw ESPN’s Pat McAfee accuse a top executive of trying to sabotage his show
US Business
The Latest Dirty Word in Corporate America: ESG
Following years of investor backlash, a number of business leaders are now making a conscious effort to avoid the once widely used term.
US Business
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery in Dallas as It Races Amazon
Walmart plans to offer drone delivery to most of the region this year, a major expansion of its effort in recent years to provide the delivery option to some customers in several states.
US Business
Article on Ackman’s Wife Triggers Tensions Between Business Insider and Owner
Axel Springer said it is reviewing motivations and procedures behind an article detailing plagiarism accusations against Neri Oxman, who has apologized for some instances BI cited.