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Buc-ee's picks Midwest market for expansion

8 months 1 week ago
The chain is known for its absurdly large number of gas pumps and restroom stalls as well as beloved products such as Texas barbecue, homemade fudge, kolaches, jerky, fresh pastries and "Beaver Nuggets," which is a sweet corn puff snack.
Andrew Vaupel

Sullivan bar 'destroyed' by tornado during severe storm Tuesday morning

8 months 1 week ago
One More Pub & Grub was destroyed by a tornado during severe weather Tuesday morning. Officers with the Sullivan Police Department are responding to calls of damage. The department confirmed that One More Pub & Grub was heavily damaged by the storm. The bar was previously known as Hilltop Lounge. The storm struck the building at around 4 a.m. Bar owner Jane Epperson said she also rents out a home near the bar. She had heard from her renter, and no one was injured in the storm. "My neighbor, who…
Sam Clancy and Mercedes Mackay

House leader says discussion of alleged staff intimidation will wait for session’s end

8 months 1 week ago
Any talk of changes to how the Missouri House functions following allegations of staff intimidation during the investigation of Speaker Dean Plocher will have to wait until after the legislative session ends on May 17, Majority Leader Jon Patterson said Monday. Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican expected to take over as speaker next year when Plocher’s final term in office expires, told reporters he’s ready to move on from the Plocher ethics inquiry that has hung over nearly the entire legislative…
Jason Hancock

Measure creating 'Small Business Truth in Lending Act' heads to Illinois House

8 months 1 week ago
(The Center Square) – A bill headed to the Illinois House that aims to provide financial lending protections for businesses is being criticized as being bad for business. Senate Bill 2234 from state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, would provide protections for small businesses when taking out a loan by requiring financial terms such as the amount financed, fees and the annual percentage rate be clearly disclosed at the time an online or non-bank provider makes an offer for a loan. “There…
Kevin Bessler

Where in the world is Kim Gardner? Missouri auditor wants to know

8 months 1 week ago
The Missouri State Auditor’s Office wants to know where former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is. The auditor's office has been investigating Gardner’s office since 2021, when former Auditor Nicole Galloway launched the investigation. It's cost city taxpayers about $188,000 so far. Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick took office in 2023 and served her with a subpoena, with which he says her office only partially complied. On the day Fitzpatrick was going to go to court to force her to fully…
Christine Byers

5 financial strategies to help businesses achieve long-term success

8 months 1 week ago
Business leaders are contending with a host of challenges in today’s dynamic economic environment. The labor market remains tight. Interest rates are staying high longer than many anticipated. Fast-evolving technologies are changing customer and employee expectations and putting pressure on companies to innovate quickly. Maintaining a focus on growth and profitability requires juggling numerous responsibilities and making wise decisions. The market leaders at Commerce Bank have experience navigating…
Commerce Bank

St. Louis entrepreneur, after selling 'Shark Tank' firm, finds new purpose

8 months 1 week ago
While no longer at the helm of "Shark Tank" firm Myself Belts, Talia Goldfarb has remained active in St. Louis’ startup community. She’s launched Entrepreneurial Insight LLC, a consulting and coaching business that melds together Goldfarb’s experience operating Myself Belts and previous roles she held as a social worker and therapist.
Nathan Rubbelke