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Washington University among top MBA programs nearing gender parity

2 years 1 month ago
Women’s enrollment in MBA programs continued to increase last year despite declines in MBA applications overall and a larger number of business schools drew closer to the 50/50 male/female enrollment mark, according to a nonprofit founded 20 years ago to increase opportunities for women in business leadership. The Forté Foundation found that nearly one-third of the 56 business schools that are members of its coalition reached at least 45% women enrolled in full-time MBA programs last year despite…
Anne Stych

'This is the beginning': Nonprofit breaks ground on new subdivision in East St. Louis

2 years 1 month ago
The construction of a subdivision in East St. Louis is the start of what city leaders are calling a "new beginning." A faith-based nonprofit, Lansdowne UP, broke ground Monday for a 20-home subdivision called Lansdowne Park. The whole goal of this new subdivision is to build an economic revival in East St. Louis. The homes are being built in an area that is currently overgrown and rundown. That's why city leaders, like East St. Louis Mayor Robert Eastern III, believe this project could be the…
Mercedes Mackay, KSDK

PHOTOS: Inside City SC's 'next generation' stadium

2 years 1 month ago
When St. Louis City SC opens its CITYPARK stadium Wednesday, fans will experience a “next generation” venue that has the character of St. Louis embedded into it, say executives of the Major League Soccer franchise. City SC gave a peek into the new 22,500-seat stadium, touting the venue’s ties to the broader St. Louis region and its use of cutting-edge technology.
Nathan Rubbelke

3 smart reasons to offer health insurance at your small business

2 years 1 month ago
Are you hesitant to offer health insurance at your small business? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, 60% of small business owners offer limited insurance benefits, if any, due to high health care costs. Plus, more than two-thirds of respondents admit they don’t believe health insurance is geared toward small businesses. At first glance, it can be easy to think that health insurance is “only for big companies,” but the truth is, there are plans that meet the needs of…
Cigna + Oscar

How to select a fiduciary when completing your estate plan

2 years 1 month ago
One of the most important decisions you can make when completing your estate plan is naming the fiduciary or fiduciaries who will execute your wishes and manage your assets after death or when you are no longer willing or able to handle your financial affairs. A fiduciary is a person or institution appointed to manage assets for the benefit of someone else. Two of the most common fiduciaries for a typical estate plan are the personal representative, who handles assets that pass under a last will…
Christine Graham

The Muny announces 2023 summer shows

2 years 1 month ago
St. Louis' largest outdoor musical theater on Monday revealed the seven-show lineup for its summer 2023 season. The Muny's 105th season kicks off June 12 and runs through Aug. 20. “It’s an adventurous season that offers something for everyone," Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson said in a statement, "and we’re already hard at work to create seven spectacular productions." Season ticket renewals will begin in December with new subscriptions on sale March 20, 2023.…
Jennifer Somers, KSDK