Banking & Financial Services
Total filings were down by nearly 50 percent during the third week of February compared to the same week last year, according to a report from the American Bankruptcy Institute. Once again, the largest decline involved Chapter 13 filings, which…
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This week, a vote from the Neighborhood, Planning and Development Committee advanced a proposal to limit tax incentives for new development in Kansas City, Mo. After a vote of approval from the committee, the policy now advances to the full…
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Recently Eurostat announced that eurozone GDP contracted at an annual pace of 2.8% during the fourth quarter and 6.8% for all of 2020. By comparison the U.S. economy grew at a preliminary annual pace of 4% during the fourth quarter, while declining…
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Missouri and Kansas communities have received a boost in funding to assist with housing and other related needs to communities state-wide. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $100,489,419 has been granted to local programs in Missouri…
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A group of Kansas City organizations have formed a new program to provide local small businesses guidance with the PPP loan application process. Called Payroll Protection Program PREP (PPP PREP), the program is a collaboration among local chambers of commerce,…
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An alteration to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by the Biden Administration will take effect this week. Biden is set to announce a change in PPP rules this afternoon, which will last for two weeks beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24. Starting…
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A recent acquisition is adding $1.3 billion in assets to OneDigital Retirement + Wealth, the Overland Park-based subsidiary of Atlanta-based OneDigital Investment Advisors. The strategic advisory firm bought Atlanta Retirement Partners, allowing OneDigital to expand its retirement and wealth capabilities.…
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A 2021 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report from Missouri-based BKD CPAs & Advisors shows how nonprofit organizations have managed operations during COVID-19. The findings show a majority of nonprofits have increased their services, yet reduced staffing. It also highlights…
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Missouri and Kansas showed growth in Creighton University’s February Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI). The Show-Me state rose to 66.2 from January’s 63.6, a regional high. The Kansas RMI for February increased to 55.9 from 53.6 in January. February was also…
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Kansas programs that aim to help school-aged kids while undergoing remote learning can now apply for extensions in the Remote Learning Grant program. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said programs that got funding for remote learning are now eligible to apply…
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