US Business
WestJet Strike Grounds Hundreds of Flights in Canada
The job action at Canada’s second-largest airline stranded passengers on busy holiday weekend.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
OPEC, Allies Increase Oil Output for Sixth Time in a Row
The cartel nears the end of a cycle of production hikes, while potentially difficult talks over future quotas loom.
US Business
Workers Seeking Compensation for Injuries Face New Challenge: Fewer Lawyers
Fewer lawyers pursuing workers’ compensation cases has led to diminished financial prospects for people injured on the job.
US Business
America’s Lettuce Crisis Has Shoppers Ditching Supermarkets for Farmers Markets
Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis are pushing more shoppers to their local farmers markets.
US Business
KKR Near Deal to Buy Integer Holdings
A deal for the medical-device company could be finalized soon.
US Business
Westinghouse Electric Files Confidentially for IPO
Nuclear technology and services supplier Westinghouse Electric has confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock
US Business
Couche-Tard Plans to Buy Poland’s Zabka for About $8.7 Billion
Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard plans to acquire Poland’s largest convenience retailer Zabka for about $8.7 billion.
US Business
Situational Awareness Down 67% in July in AI Stock Rout
“We let you down this month,” Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge-fund firm told investors after selling the bulk of its stocks to Citadel.
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest Missouri Bank. 2024 ALLO Fiber 2015 Anchor Stone Company 2021 Better Business Bureau® 2024 Big John’s […]
Chamber Updates
July 2026 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Total Electronics Contracting Rick Massey, Owner 3026 S. Prigmore Avenue Celebrating 40 Years in Business and Their Open House Drew’s Glam Crew […]