US Business
Uber Revenue Doubles, Sending Shares Surging
The ride-hailing company’s revenue was partly boosted by high ride prices, triggered by a yearlong driver shortage in the U.S.
Articles by Erin Slifka
SBDC Updates
August 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! Starting a Small Business: The First Steps Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | […]
US Business
Airbnb Swings to Profit as Rentals Remain Strong Despite Inflation
A weaker-than-expected bookings outlook overshadowed otherwise strong results.
US Business
Equifax Sent Lenders Inaccurate Credit Scores on Millions of Consumers
During a three-week period this year, the credit reporting company sent faulty scores to lenders big and small, resulting in higher interest rates and denied applications.
US Business
British Airways Halts Ticket Sales on Some Heathrow Routes
The airline said the move to pause sales on all domestic and European routes from the airport was aimed at accommodating customers needing to rebook travel because of flight cancellations.
Health Care
Pint For A Pint Blood Drive August 8 Through August 12
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is partnering with Hiland Dairy and Flag City Brewing Company for the third annual Pint for a Pint Blood Drive to help boost the blood […]
US Business
SoftBank Is a Big Loser of the Tech Downturn. Again.
CEO Masayoshi Son pledged to curb his aggressive investment bets yet plunged into startups last year at the market top. He will have to engineer his next comeback without key lieutenants.
Health Care
Freeman Holds Graduation for Learning Center’s First Class
(Joplin, MO) – Wearing caps and gowns, ten graduates came to the stage to receive their diplomas. But these graduates aren’t heading for medical school or college — they’re going to kindergarten! It’s graduation day […]
Health Care
StepOne, Medical Withdrawal Management Services, Offered in Galena
(Galena, KS) – Mercy is happy to announce the availability of medical withdrawal management services through StepOne. The services are being offered at Mercy Specialty Hospital — Southeast Kansas. What is StepOne™? It’s the first […]
Events
Post Art Library to Host 2022 Joplin Writers’ Faire
(Joplin, MO) – The Post Art Library, in partnership with the Joplin Public Library, is accepting applications from writers for booth space at their upcoming sixth annual Joplin Writers’ Faire. The annual, drop-in style event […]