US Business
Starbucks Plans Barista Raises, Says Unionized Cafes Will Need to Bargain
The coffee giant is expanding pay and benefits as a battle between the company and unionized employees is escalating.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Airbnb Revenue Climbs on Record Nightly Bookings, Higher Prices
The home-sharing giant said it expects to post its first full-year net profit this year after its revenue climbed 70% last quarter as people continued to book rentals despite hosts raising prices.
US Business
Lyft Shares Plunge on Weak Earnings Outlook
The ride-hailing company posted its fourth consecutive quarter of adjusted operating profit, but its commitment to spend spooked investors.
US Business
Musk Plans to Take Twitter Public a Few Years After Buyout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he could stage an initial public offering for the social-media company within three years of its acquisition.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP Amendment
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2022–2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in […]
SBDC Updates
May 2022 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Thank you for Celebrating 35 Years with Us! Celebrate National Small Business […]
US Business
Facebook’s E-Commerce Bet Stumbles as Meta Looks to Revamp Its Ads Business
Some retailers say they are frustrated by Meta’s e-commerce rollout. Other stores see the promise of connecting with shoppers through the large user bases of Facebook and Instagram.
Government
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 2, 2022
Winding Up the 2022 Legislative Session With only two full weeks remaining, legislators are working to push their proposals across the finish line before the 2022 legislative session ends on May 13. This week, the […]
Events
Astronomy Day at George Washington Carver National Monument to Be Held on May 7
(Diamond, MO) – On Saturday, May 7, join the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, a Volunteers In Parks group, at George Washington Carver National Monument as we celebrate Astronomy Day. Drop in for this free event from 1:00–4:30 […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – May 2, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Enrollment is open for summer and fall classes! See the full schedule on My Crowder and click […]