US Business
Some Fed Officials Are Turning Cautious about Raising Rates Too High
Central bank officials face a puzzle as inflation slows, but economic activity is firmer than anticipated.
Month: August 2023
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: How to Implement a Competitor Analysis
If you’re starting a new business, chances are you’re doing it because you saw an opening in the market. You’re providing a unique solution, a better product, or a superior service for consumers. Those differentiators […]
Events
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host Golf Ball Drop with Prizes Valued Up to $2,500
(Joplin, MO) – As part of their 25th Annual Golf Tournament, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States will host a Golf Ball Drop on September 7 at 6:30 pm at Twin Hills Golf […]
SBDC Updates
Freeman Health System to Host Free Workshop on Using Workplace Wellness to Retain Employees
Hiring and onboarding employees grows ever more difficult and costly. Companies that focus on retention efforts through a lens of workplace wellness can increase retention and the productivity of the employees they serve. Join Freeman […]
US Business
U.S. Is Turning Away From Its Biggest Scientific Partner at a Precarious Time
Severing collaborations with China amid security concerns could undermine American progress in critical areas, some scientists are warning.
US Business
Estée Lauder’s Big Bet on China Is Looking Not So Pretty
Estée Lauder’s longtime chief, Fabrizio Freda, is under pressure to show he can turn around the beauty giant’s key China and U.S. businesses.
US Business
U.S. Steel Takeover Talk Rattles Manufacturers
A deal for the American steelmaker could leave fewer options for steel used in cars, food cans and other products.
US Business
Movie Financier TSG Accuses Disney of Depriving It of Millions of Dollars
TSG Entertainment, which helped finance hits including “Avatar: The Way of Water” for Twentieth Century Fox, is suing the studio and its parent company Disney for alleged breach of contract.
US Business
Retail Sales Rose for Fourth Straight Month
Americans increased their retail spending in July, as consumers continue to open their wallets and bolster the resilient U.S. economy.
Education
Rapha International: Help Purchase School Supplies for Kids in Rapha’s Prevention Program
With the school year starting soon, a whopping $31.2 billion is expected to be spent on school supplies this year alone. That works out to an average of $597 per child. Rapha International is looking […]