US Business
Apple Makes Plans to Move Production Out of China
Burned by Covid lockdowns and worker protests at Foxconn plants, the iPhone maker is looking to diversify the supply chain that has powered its growth.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Amazon Executive Who Oversaw Entertainment Push Departs
Jeff Blackburn’s departure is expected to result in further leadership changes at Amazon’s global media and entertainment division.
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Inaugural Holiday Happenings on December 9
(Joplin, MO) – On Friday, December 9, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host their inaugural Holiday Happenings event on campus! The event is free and open to the public. The event will feature the […]
US Business
United Airlines Close to Deal for Dozens of Boeing 787 Dreamliners
If completed, the deal would be worth billions of dollars in revenue and mark a victory for the U.S. plane maker over its European rival Airbus.
Education
December 2022, January and February 2023 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 […]
US Business
Lack of Wind Pushes Europe’s Power Prices Higher, Just as Cold Sets In
Falling wind speeds in Europe are pushing power and gas prices higher, underscoring the heightened vulnerability of the continent’s energy system to weather conditions this winter.
Education
Crowder’s Literary and Art Magazine, The Quill, Accepting Entries Until February 1
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder Quill, the art and literary magazine of Crowder College, is now accepting entries for its annual contest in literature, photography and art. Now in its 42nd year, the long-standing contest […]
US Business
Boeing Seeks Congressional Reprieve for New 737 MAX
Carriers including United, Delta and Southwest are banking on the new 737 MAX models to expand their flight networks and reduce fuel costs.
US Business
Layoffs Hit White-Collar Workers as Amazon, Walmart, Others Cut Jobs
Demand has fallen for professionals in technology, legal, scientific and finance fields, as companies that ramped up staffing during the pandemic, including tech firms, slow down hiring or cut jobs.
US Business
Disney Plan to Restructure, on McKinsey’s Advice, Caused Uproar
Tension flared over plans to take control of marketing and other decisions away from content chiefs at Disney.