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Missouri’s Department of Economic Development reported seasonally-adjusted data this afternoon, showing that nonfarm payroll employment in the state grew by 4,200 jobs in August for a new state-record high of 2,821,900 active jobs. Combined with the July jobs number, employment…
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Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) and Affiliated Foods Midwest Cooperative, Inc. (AFM)—wholesale cooperatives serving the needs of grocery store member-owners around the country—have agreed to combine their businesses. Operating under the AWG name, the new cooperative will provide products and…
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According to a second-quarter measurement from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri has the 8th lowest cost of living among the fifty States. The Cost of Living Index is calculated using data from the Council for Community & Economic…
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Ingram's has confirmed reports that Kansas City-based EyeVerify, the biometrics startup founded by entrepreneur Toby Rush, is being purchased by Ant Financial, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. In confirming the sale, Tinna Hung, Director of Marketing for EyeVerify,…
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According to the US Census Bureau, the median household income for the nation rose 5.2 percent in 2015, the first time Americans have seen an increase since 2007. The Census Bureau also reported that 3.5 million less people were below…
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This Thursday, September 15th, the Circuit Court of Jackson County will hear public testimony on whether or not to allow a new Transportation Development District for expansion of the streetcar line. Testimony will be heard in the courtroom of Judge…
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It may sound obvious but apparently, businesses around the world would be in better shape if everybody paid their bills on time. According to Colin Sharp, senior vice president at a company called C2FO, “There is a significant opportunity for…
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Reacting to a new study on the statewide economic effect of Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), a Phoenix-based recycling and waste disposal company, the CEO of Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Daniel P. Mehan said, "Republic Services is an industry leader, and…
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The adjoining McCarren Millinery and Hershberger & Rosenthal buildings at 915 Broadway—once important locations in Kansas City’s Garment District—are slated for new life as a residential apartment property. Yarco Development has announced that they have secured financing and begun construction…
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Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC is merging with an Overland Park criminal defense firm, adding local lawyers Lindsey P. Erickson and Dionne M. Scherff to its roster of attorneys and extending its reach in the Kansas city metro. Christopher M.…
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