US Business
Rising Interest Rates Test Demand for Cars
More new cars and trucks are trickling into dealerships as supply-chain troubles ease, but rising rates are weighing on car buyers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Samsung Kicks Advanced Chip-Making Race Into High Gear
The South Korean company’s production targets for 2-nanometer processes and below are similar to those of dominant rival TSMC.
Construction
Helitech Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Breaks Ground in Springfield, Missouri
(Neosho, MO) – In conjunction with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Helitech Waterproofing and Foundation Repair officially broke ground at their newest office located at 1549 N. O’Hara Avenue in Springfield on September 26, 2022. […]
US Business
Top Fed Official Warns of More Persistent Price Pressures
Despite some signs of easing inflation, underlying price pressures have too much momentum and will likely require a period of higher interest rates, a top Federal Reserve official said Monday.
Government
Joplin City Manager Announces Dan Johnson as New Director of Public Works
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Dan Johnson has accepted the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Joplin. Johnson has worked at the City […]
US Business
U.N. Calls on Fed, Other Central Banks to Halt Rate Rises
The Fed’s rate increases so far this year would reduce poor countries’ economic output by $360 billion over three years, and that further policy tightening would do additional harm, a U.N. agency warns.
Education
October 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! Please note that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU, and the […]
Events
Spring River Christian Village Hosting Country Fair on Saturday, October 8
Join Spring River Christian Village and become a part of their 11th Annual Country Fair! Spring River Christian Village is a faith-based not-for-profit care community including rehab care, long-term care, assisted living, assisted living memory […]
US Business
Airlines Face a Shortage of New Boeing, Airbus Jets
Carriers focus on challenges in planning their networks and increasing flights as plane makers juggle supply-chain, other constraints.
US Business
Disney Reaches Deal to Restore Its Channels on Dish Network
TV channels owned by Walt Disney are back on Dish Network’s satellite broadcasting and streaming platforms after the two companies reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.