US Business
Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for “right sizing” the workforce is spreading through C-suites, and other companies are taking note.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
Discussions with creditors include possible liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Business
Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down
The automaker has struggled with EV losses but says an affordable “skunkworks” electric project will continue.
US Business
Jury Decides Against Live Nation in Antitrust Trial
Plus, tech stocks power the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to new records, and a soy sauce maker is one of the few still using ancient techniques.
US Business
Sazerac Offered to Buy Brown-Forman for Around $15 Billion
The Buffalo Trace-maker offered $32 per share for its Louisville rival.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]
Events
The Independent Living Center Announces Coffee with Nonprofits Event to Bring Together Community Partners on May 13
(Joplin, MO) – Community members, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and partners from across Joplin and southwest Missouri are invited to attend Coffee with Nonprofits, a come-and-go networking event held on May 13, which is designed to […]
Nonprofit
Schroeder Family Exploreum Invites Community to Name New Robot Mascot
Beep bop boop—there’s a new face at the science center, and it needs a name. The Schroeder Family Exploreum is proud to introduce its brand-new robot mascot, a friendly and curious character designed to spark […]
Education
Crowder College to Host Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on April 21
Crowder College invites the community and local employers to join them for their Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on Tuesday, April 21! Held at the Advanced Training & Technology Center (3405 Hammonds Boulevard) from […]
US Business
The Bezos Vs. Musk Space Race Is Heating Up
Bezos-founded companies are pushing ahead in satellite connections and rocket launches, businesses that Musk’s SpaceX has long dominated.