US Business
Microsoft to Pay $3 Million Over Russia Sanctions, Export Controls Violations
The majority of the apparent violations involved blacklisted Russian companies or persons in the Crimea region of Ukraine, Treasury officials said.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Sweetgreen Renames Its Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, Ending Days Old Legal Battle
The new menu item is now called the Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for April 2023
This month, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) has auditions for their next show and stage their newest production. Find all the details for their events below! Upcoming Show: Funny Girl JLT is proud to present Funny Girl, based […]
Government
City of Joplin Opens Free Tree Limb Drop-Off Site from April 5 to 8 and April 14 to 15
(Joplin, MO) – Due to the extremely high winds, many residents have downed limbs and branches to dispose of. To help with this, the City of Joplin’s Public Works department will open the Free Tree […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Seven Ways For Small Business Owners To Cope With Inflation
Many small business owners feel the squeeze, with the inflation rate hovering around 6%. When costs rise, profit margins shrink, and owners must act to keep their businesses profitable. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, high […]
US Business
He’s a Sneaker Billionaire. This Was His Modest Business Mantra.
‘I don’t know. Maybe it will grow on me.’ As the new movie ‘Air’ illustrates, Nike co-founder Phil Knight’s philosophy was the key to his company taking off.
US Business
Do Older Workers Work Harder? Some Bosses Think So
Some companies are recruiting seniors on the premise that age equals a stronger work ethic.
US Business
Ike Perlmutter: Disney Fired Me From Marvel, I Wasn’t Laid Off
The former chairman of Marvel Entertainment says in an interview that he was fired because he pushed Disney too aggressively to cut costs and ran afoul of creative executives.
US Business
FedEx Combines Ground and Express Delivery Networks
The company’s push for efficiency is unwinding the operating strategy led by founder Fred Smith.
US Business
Exxon Quits Drilling in Brazil After Failing to Find Oil
The oil giant has spent billions on the offshore campaign and hasn’t ruled out other projects in the country.