US Business
Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill Build an Anti-China Alliance
A group of tech executives and lawmakers plans to meet for a private dinner ahead of TikTok’s testimony before Congress.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Chamber Updates
Twenty-One Businesses Nominated for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and FORVIS are excited to announce the 2023 Business of the Year nominees. This year, 21 member businesses were nominated by area business professionals. The Business […]
US Business
SVB Financial Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The bankruptcy filing is the largest stemming from a bank failure since Washington Mutual in 2008. Silicon Valley Bank, now under the control of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., isn’t part of the chapter 11 filing.
Government
Murphy Boulevard West of Main Street to Close on Monday, March 20
(Joplin, MO) – Beginning Monday, March 20, Murphy Boulevard will be closed to the west of Main Street, weather permitting. This road will be closed for the duration of the week, allowing for foundation work […]
Chamber Updates
Sixty-Five Educators Nominated for the 38th Annual Golden Apple Awards
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominations were received for 65 Joplin educators for the 2023 Golden Apple Awards. For 38 years, the Golden Apple Awards have […]
US Business
How Trader Joe’s Beat Out Conventional Supermarkets by Offering Less
Trader Joe’s offers customers remarkably fewer options than other major supermarkets and it’s consistently ranked highest for customer satisfaction. WSJ’s Jaewon Kang breaks down why its small selection of private label brands and trendy products keep shoppers coming back.
US Business
FedEx Raises Earnings Outlook Despite Shipping Slowdown
Shares rose as the delivery company lifted its profit outlook amid ongoing cost cuts.
US Business
TikTok CEO Says Sale Won’t Protect U.S. Data
Shou Zi Chew said divesting TikTok from its Chinese owners doesn’t offer any more protection than a plan the app has proposed.
US Business
Diabetes Drug Giant Sanofi Cuts Insulin Prices by Up to 78%
French drugmaker Sanofi said it would cut the price of some of its insulin products by as much as 78% in the U.S., joining other big diabetes drugmakers facing pressure over high costs.
Entertainment
Pro Musica Presents The Ying Quartet
(Joplin, MO) – Pro Musica will present the Ying Quartet in concert on Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 pm in the Beshore Performance Hall at the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th St., Joplin, MO […]