US Business
Apple’s Tim Cook Makes Surprise China Visit as iPhone Sales Slump
The CEO’s second visit to China in roughly seven months highlights Apple’s increasingly complex relationship with the world’s second-largest economy.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions Offering CPR Certification
Do you or your employees need to be certified in CPR training or renew their certification? Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions offers certification for the American Red Cross’ Heartsaver CPR AED program. They recently […]
US Business
X Is Testing $1 Annual Fee in New Zealand, Philippines to Fight Spam
The platform formerly known as Twitter is testing Not A Bot subscription model for new users.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Four Easy Ways to Keep Turnover Low and Employees Happy
Exercise for small business owners: Imagine your employees as the headliners of a concert tour. Night after night, they play to adoring fans, thrilling the crowds, and consistently deliver out-of-body experiences. In short, they put […]
Small Business/Startups
Deadline Approaching in Missouri for Small Business Administration’s Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
(Sacramento, CA) – Director Jeffrey Lusk of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded small nonfarm businesses in 28 Missouri counties and neighboring counties in Iowa and Nebraska of the November 17, […]
Manufacturing
Sunshine Mills Acquires Red Collar Pet Treats Plant in Joplin
(Red Bay, AL) – Sunshine Mills, Inc., a family-owned and operated high-quality pet food and treat producer announced the successful acquisition of the Joplin, Missouri pet treats manufacturing facility of Red Collar Pet Foods, a […]
US Business
Risk-Advisory Firms Decide Hong Kong Isn’t Worth It
U.S.-based Nardello and other investigation companies are moving employees out of the city as business dwindles and China cracks down.
US Business
‘Wait, Netflix Has Games?’ Streaming Giant Plans New Videogames Based on Its Hit Shows
Netflix is putting greater emphasis on developing games tied to popular programming, including “Squid Game,” “Wednesday” and “Black Mirror.”
US Business
Tech Leaders Say AI Will Change What It Means to Have a Job
Artificial intelligence will likely lead to seismic changes to the workforce, eliminating many professions and requiring a societal rethink of how people spend their time.
Events
Lafayette House Presents ‘In Her Shoes’ on October 24, 2023
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House will be conducting In Her Shoes at the Joplin Public Library on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. In Her Shoes is a simulation tool designed […]