Column: Biz Book
Bank of Missouri offers $1,000 to winner of business contest
The Bank of Missouri announced its second annual "Jumpstart Your Business Contest," aimed at local people interested in starting a new business or expanding their existing business. The bank will give $1,000 to one winner in each of three regions:...
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Council talks renewal of hotel/motel, restaurant taxes
(05/21/13)
The Cape Girardeau City Council on Monday discussed whether to renew hotel/motel and restaurant taxes, as well as the projects these taxes might fund. Council members discussed asking residents to renew the tax, but to be cognizant of how to present the proposal. Council members agreed a specific plan for the use of the money is necessary, especially with revenue coming from Isle Casino Cape Girardeau...
Mo. infrastructure proposals fail at state Capitol
(05/20/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Numerous Missouri lawmakers wanted to seek voter approval to boost funding for Missouri's transportation system and pay for improvements at colleges and state facilities. Neither measure made it that far. State lawmakers wrapped up their annual session Friday without passing a proposed 1-cent sales tax for transportation or a state bonding package. Both would have required voter approval had they cleared the Legislature...
Obama urged to make economy bolder topic
(05/20/13)
WASHINGTON -- Five months into President Barack Obama's second term, allies and former top aides worry his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized upon by Republicans in an effort to weaken him...
A year after IPO, Facebook down in stocks, up in revenue
(05/20/13)
NEW YORK -- It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering. Facebook, the brainchild of a young CEO who sauntered into Wall Street meetings in a hoodie, was going to be bigger than Amazon, McDonald's and Coca-Cola. And it was all made possible by our friendships, photos and family ties...
Bank of Missouri offers $1,000 to winner of business contest
(05/20/13)
The Bank of Missouri announced its second annual "Jumpstart Your Business Contest," aimed at local people interested in starting a new business or expanding their existing business. The bank will give $1,000 to one winner in each of three regions: Cape Girardeau-Scott City, Jackson and Perryville-Marble Hill-Patton. ...
Talking Shop with Matt Huber of the John A. Huber Brewing Company
(05/20/13)
The Huber family calls Hubrew Beer, "Beer the way it should be." They have a variety of beverages available in area stores and restaurants. Matt Huber, CEO and business manager of the John A. Huber Brewing Company, shared his thoughts about business and family...
Health-care prices vary
(05/19/13)
The federal government released for the first time this month the prices hospitals charge for the 100 most common inpatient procedures and the amounts Medicare reimburses them. Charges listed for the same treatments vary widely, sometimes within the same market, but local hospital officials say the numbers don't accurately reflect what they are paid and are not useful for patients trying to price medical care. ...
Cape city council to consider sales tax holiday
(05/19/13)
A back-to-school sales tax holiday returning to Cape Girardeau this August looks likely as Mayor Harry Rediger and several members of the city council vocally have supported its reinstatement. The city stopped participating in the annual sales tax holiday in 2009 when sales tax receipts declined and were projected to stay that way. ...
Mo. lawmakers give mixed results on business aid
(05/17/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri lawmakers revamped four of the state's main business incentives on the final day of their legislative session, but failed Friday to pass a broader measure that would have scaled back costly tax credits for developers.
Plaza Galleria to be razed
(05/16/13)
The building that held the area's first supermarket in 1969 and a popular ice skating rink and shopping center in the 1980s will soon become something else -- rubble. The former Plaza Galleria at 2001 Independence St. is scheduled to be razed in the next few weeks, according to Tom Kelsey, broker and president of Lorimont Place Ltd., who represents the property. ...
Mo. unemployment rate declines in April
(05/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri officials say the state's unemployment rate edged one-tenth of a point lower to 6.6 percent in April while payrolls increased by roughly 12,000 jobs.
The Department of Economic Development reported Tuesday the leisure and hospitality sector added 4,800 jobs in April. Other big gains were the ...
Missouri House endorses transportation sales tax
(05/15/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A penny sales tax that would be dedicated to state and local transportation projects cleared the Missouri House on Tuesday. The state sales tax, which officials estimate could generate nearly $8 billion over a decade, would require voter approval to take effect and would be resubmitted to the ballot every 10 years. Proceeds would fund state highways, local roads and other modes of transportation such as railroads, airports, mass transit and river ports...
Senate panel approves massive farm bill
(05/15/13)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers. The legislation approved 15-5 on Tuesday by the panel includes concessions to Southern rice and peanut farmers, thanks to a new top Republican on the committee, Mississippi Sen. ...
Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states
(05/14/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Turns out that cutting was the easy part. Now Republicans who control a majority of the state capitols in the United States face a far greater philosophical dilemma -- what to do with all the money in places where an improving economy has suddenly created a surplus in revenue?...
Lawmakers seek to reinstate local tax for vehicles
(05/14/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers are hoping the third time will be the charm in their quest to reinstate local taxes on cars, trucks and boats purchased from out-of-state dealers or in private transactions. State and local officials have keyed on the tax issue for more than a year while raising fears about lost jobs, business hardships for Missouri vehicle dealers and declining revenue for cities and counties. ...
Mo. bill would require consent for fee collections
(05/14/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A measure that would significantly change how unions representing Missouri's public employees can collect and spend members' fees was sent to the governor Monday. Under the bill approved by the House, members would need to provide annual consent before their fees can be deducted from their paychecks. It would also force unions to obtain similar annual consent in order to spend fees on political activities, including campaign contributions...
U.S. retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing, electronics
(05/14/13)
WASHINGTON -- Lower-priced gasoline allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring...
Leave Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands
(05/13/13)
NEW YORK -- Bangladesh offers the global garment industry something unique: Millions of workers who quickly churn out huge amounts of well-made underwear, jeans and T-shirts for the lowest wages in the world. But since a building collapse April 24 killed at least 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh in one of the deadliest industrial tragedies in history, the country has gone from one of the industry's greatest assets to one of its biggest liabilities...
Talking Shop with Gary Stroder of Gary & Company Hair Designers
(05/13/13)
Gary Stroder celebrated his 50th year of hair design and styling in April. Stroder said he loves it as much as the day he started. Q: How did you become interested in hairstyling? A: Surprisingly, I wanted to be an architect. My parents wouldn't send me to school for it so I went [in Cape Girardeau] and you could be a teacher, accountant or get a fine arts degree. ...
Casino visitors, revenue down in April
(05/12/13)
A decline in visitors dropped city revenue from operation of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau nearly 30 percent in April when compared to the previous month. City officials say they are not worried and are looking forward to being able to measure the casino's performance year to year, rather than month to month...
Nixon likely to veto Mo. income tax cut plan
(05/12/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon indicated Friday he is likely to veto legislation that would cut Missouri's income taxes for businesses and individuals, saying he has serious concerns it could jeopardize funding for essential government services...
Missouri lawmakers approve income tax cut
(05/10/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Battling back against tax cuts in neighboring Kansas, Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to an income tax cut for businesses and individuals that could reduce state revenues by about $700 million annually when fully phased in...
Thousands expected in Cape for Great Race
(05/10/13)
More than 100 vintage cars participating in a precision driving contest from St. Paul, Minn., to Mobile, Ala., will stop in Cape Girardeau June 25. Local businesses along the route will host events for rally drivers and spectators, which are expected to number in the thousands...
U.S. home building is surging, job growth isn't
(05/10/13)
The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help -- if he could hire enough qualified people. "There is a shortage of manpower," says Vap, owner of South Valley Drywall in Littleton, Colo. "We're probably only hiring about 75 or 80 percent of what we actually need."...
Despite signs, postal officials say earlier Cape pickup not in effect
(05/09/13)
Last week, the blue mail box Ron Hahs of Northwestern Mutual in Cape Girardeau uses to send business mail displayed a daily pickup time of 5 p.m. On Monday, when the time had changed to 1:30 p.m., he called the post office. Hahs was told by a Postal Service employee the new pickup time was the latest in the region and even mail dropped at the Richard G. Wilson Mail Processing and Distribution Facility would go out no later than 1:30 p.m...
Grotto sculpin comment period reopens
(05/08/13)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will take comments through June 6 on a proposal to list the grotto sculpin, a small fish found in underground caves in Perry County, Mo., as endangered, and to protect habitat for the conservation of the species. Comments also will be accepted on a community conservation plan developed to address potential habitat threats. ...
Reinstatement of sales-tax holiday discussed by Cape council
(05/07/13)
A weekend discount for back-to-school shoppers that hasn't been seen in Cape Girardeau since 2008 could make a return this August if the city council decides to opt into participating in an annual statewide sales tax holiday. Mayor Harry Rediger first broached the subject April 26 at the council's annual retreat, where he said he would like to see reinstatement of the holiday. ...
Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales
(05/07/13)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping -- for many a largely tax-free frontier -- to state sales taxes...
Missouri prevailing wage overhaul sent to governor
(05/07/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Legislation changing the way mandatory minimum wage is calculated for public construction projects in rural Missouri counties has gone Gov. Jay Nixon. The so-called prevailing wage for a given trade in a county is calculated based on voluntary surveys collected and submitted by contractors on a public works project...
Analysis: Concerns remain on Mo. vehicle sales tax
(05/06/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Denied twice by gubernatorial vetoes, Missouri lawmakers are hoping for success on their third attempt to reinstate local taxes on cars, trucks and boats bought from out-of-state dealers or through person-to-person sales...
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The Reversal of Babel
(05/21/13)
Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21 Personally I have never seen Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I guess I must have written it off as one of those chick flick kind of things that wouldn't interest me much. But Sara Dylan claims the work of the spirit is a lot like the series finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ...
Talking Shop with Matt Huber of the John A. Huber Brewing Company
(05/20/13)
The Huber family calls Hubrew Beer, "Beer the way it should be." They have a variety of beverages available in area stores and restaurants. Matt Huber, CEO and business manager of the John A. Huber Brewing Company, shared his thoughts about business and family...
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