US Business
Tesla Sets New Sales Record as EV Subsidy Ends
The electric-vehicle maker sold more cars as U.S. consumers raced to use an expiring $7,500 tax credit.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Ice-Cream Maker Froneri Hits $17.6 Billion Valuation in Funding Deal
PAI Partners and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invest €1.4 billion in the owner of Haagen-Dazs’s U.S. business, among other labels.
Community
Joplin Health Department to Host First Impact, a Class to Prepare New Drivers and Their Parents, at the Joplin Mineral Museum on October 22
The Joplin Health Department is hosting a free First Impact teen driver program on Wednesday, October 22. This is an educational program for parents/guardians and teenage drivers, (recent, new, or soon-to-be drivers), to learn more about […]
Chamber Updates
Ambassador Spotlight: Richard Huskey, Southwest Missouri Bank
Meet Richard Huskey, Lender – Vice President from Southwest Missouri Bank! He’s been a dedicated member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for almost 30 years. Richard has been actively involved as an Ambassador […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System’s Dr. Derek Miller Noted by Newsweek for Knee Surgery Excellence
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Dr. Derek Miller was named one of America’s most talented knee surgeons working in the field today by New York-based news magazine Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista. […]
Community
Passport Services Expand at Joplin Public Library
Since Joplin Public Library began offering passport services in 2018, they have been focused on offering personalized service to the community. Recently, efforts have been made to expand these services and make it easier than […]
US Business
Marketing Is Helping Carnival Charge More for Its Cruises
The owner of Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America plans a new campaign before the industry’s competitive “wave season.”
US Business
The IT Executive Tasked With Revamping How Tesla Sells Cars
Raj Jegannathan has steadily amassed a broad mandate as restructuring and high-profile departures have thinned CEO Elon Musk’s executive bench at the automaker.
Community
City of Joplin Opens Ticket Sales for Inaugural State of Community Event in January 2026
Join community leaders for the City of Joplin’s inaugural State of the Community event on January 14, 2026! The City is bringing together leaders and partners from across local government, business, education, and nonprofit sectors […]
US Business
Automakers Brace for EV Sales Plunge After Tax Credit Expires
General Motors, Ford and others plan to continue offering incentives for battery-powered car sales.