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Affordable-Housing Projects Derailed as Developers Struggle for Financing

September 3, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Affordable-Housing Projects Derailed as Developers Struggle for Financing
Rising interest rates and inflation have made financing for affordable housing more difficult and costly. Supply-chain issues for materials like lumber and appliances have eased a bit recently but haven’t gone away.

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A Boss Ordered All Workers Back to the Office a Year Ago. He Has No Regrets.

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Boss Ordered All Workers Back to the Office a Year Ago. He Has No Regrets.
Hundreds quit after Mat Ishbia required UWM employees to be at their desks five days a week. ‘Without question, it’s been worth it.’

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It Really Is Time to Get Back to the Office, Bosses Say*

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on It Really Is Time to Get Back to the Office, Bosses Say*
*They might not actually make you go.

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Elon Musk and Twitter Set to Face Off at Omnibus Hearing Next Week

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk and Twitter Set to Face Off at Omnibus Hearing Next Week
Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick will hear arguments Tuesday on a range of issues, including whether allegations from a whistleblower complaint can be added to the billionaire’s countersuit.

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FTC Investigating Amazon Deal to Buy One Medical Clinics

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FTC Investigating Amazon Deal to Buy One Medical Clinics
The probe of the $3.9 billion deal adds to the issues Amazon faces at the antitrust enforcement agency and comes as technology and retail giants try to make inroads into the nation’s $4 trillion healthcare economy.

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FTC Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Suit Against Illumina

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FTC Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Suit Against Illumina
The company’s $7.1 billion acquisition of a cancer-test developer will now be considered by the five-member commission.

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George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Prairie Days, September 10

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Diamond, MO) – Prairie Days returns to George Washington Carver National Monument! You are invited to Prairie Day on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Held in conjunction with Gem City Days, […]

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Crowder College Receives Collection of Civil War Books

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The Social Science Division at Crowder College is hosting a speaking event in regards to the Sutherland Collection, a collection of books about the Civil War era donated by Dr. Daniel E. Sutherland, a […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Protect Your Verified Social Media Account

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Social media has long been a favorite haunt of scammers. In a new phishing scam, con artists are going after businesses and individuals with verified accounts — a measure that was supposed to help prevent […]

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GM to Offer Franchise Buyouts to U.S. Buick Dealers

September 2, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM to Offer Franchise Buyouts to U.S. Buick Dealers
The auto maker will offer buyouts to U.S. Buick dealers as an alternative for franchise owners who don’t want to make investments that will be needed as the brand goes all-electric.

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