Erin Slifka – Page 728 – Joplin Business Outlook

Target Tries to Find Its Mark After a Year of Misfires

November 13, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The retail giant aims to move past its controversies and weaker performance by leaning into lower prices and products that drive traffic.

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Arc of the Ozarks Invites the Community to Their 29th Annual Christmas Extravaganza

November 13, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

The Arc of the Ozarks formally invites the community to their 29th Annual Christmas Extravaganza event on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the White River Conference Center! Join them for cocktails, dinner, and live music […]

Exxon Makes Lithium Play in Long-Term Bet on EV Demand

November 13, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The oil company aims to become a major U.S. supplier of the mineral for electric-vehicle batteries makers by 2030.

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Empire Market Seeks Contestants for 2024 Chili Cookoff

November 13, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The 5th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on Saturday, January 20. Judging will start at 10:30 am and tasting will be open to the […]

Holiday Hiring Demand Drops Off, a Warning for Job Market

November 13, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Stores and warehouses are adding fewer extra workers and finding it easier to fill those roles.

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Electricity Use Booms in Texas, a Harbinger for the Country

November 13, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Power demand is climbing as industrial users connect to the grid, populations grow and weather gets more extreme.

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Five Economic Signs You’re Smart to Procrastinate on Holiday Shopping This Year

November 12, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Data from consumers, retailers and railroads signal weaker holiday shopping than recent years. Expect discounts on days like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the weekend before Christmas.

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