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Westport businesses open as outdoor cafes beginning Friday

City approval has allowed streets in Westport to be closed starting Friday and ending Sunday to allow businesses to use the space for weekend cafes in an effort to help them bounce back from the financial effects of COVID-19. The… more

PPP extension update

The American Banking Association’s Banker’s Journal has released its assessment of new guidelines surrounding business loans secured under the Paycheck Program enacted this spring. You can read details on the agencies’ interim final rule as well as updated, streamlined application forms… more

Equities markets

Mark Cuban, the outspoken entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, said in an interview with Realvision.com earlier this week that "If you're a day trader and you can walk and chew gum, you are making money right now. …… more

A Loud and Clear Call for Change

In less than nine minutes, a Minneapolis police officer by the name of Derek Chauvin and the three stooges who accompanied him created arguably the nation’s biggest racial flashpoint since the 1991 Rodney King beating and riots that swept Los… more

A call for prosecutor reform

Protesters gathered at the courthouse in Kansas City Wednesday, requesting a panel change when reviewing convictions. Those gathered said they want to see a change to an independent panel to review convictions. One individual who came to show his support… more

Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith addresses recent protests and next steps

Chief of Police Rick Smith spoke out Wednesday about recent events regarding protests within the city and the Kansas City Police Department after last week’s unity march. Smith discussed the tension and controversy surrounding the Kansas City Police Department in… more

Confederate flag banned by NASCAR

Just three days after the Cup Series made a statement against racism at Atlanta Motor Speedway, NASCAR made an announcement Wednesday afternoon saying they are officially banning the showing of the confederate flag at all venues and future events. A… more

Progress of reopening phases in Kansas City

As stay-at-home orders in both Missouri and Kansas begin to lift, Kansas City has been slow to open. In Missouri, to continue to combat the spread of COVID-19, Governor Parson the Show Me Strong Recovery Order has been extended through… more

CDC’s recommendations for those traveling

For those who are planning long-distance travel away from home, the CDC has provided a guide for the public as a reminder to be careful and cautious when traveling an upon return home. “COVID-19 cases and deaths have been reported… more

Q&A with Jeff Spencer of Holmes Murphy & Associates

Q: Right now, what are the biggest issues your business clients are facing as they deal with the COVID-19 impact on their operations? A: I think for all of them, it starts with trying to figure out how is COVID… more