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Missouri officials discussing ways to prevent personal property tax spikes

2 years 5 months ago
If you live in Missouri and you've got a car, then you're likely feeling a bigger strain on your bank account. Kevin McCauley is paying about $124 more in personal property taxes for the three cars he had last year. Count the car he recently replaced with a newer one, his bill went up by about $1,100. "We still have three kids in college," he said.  He said taxes on his cars have never been higher. "We've cut back on Christmas, dining out…investing in our home," he said.  It's why Steve…
Paula Vasan, KSDK

Build-A-Bear Workshop says it's on track for most profitable year ever

2 years 5 months ago
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW), the St. Louis-based retailer that lets customers build their own stuffed toys, says it's on track for the most profitable year in its 25-year history. The company reported Wednesday that in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 29, net income grew 27.1% to $7.5 million from net income of $5.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Build-A-Bear's total revenue in the recent quarter was $104.5 million, up 9.9% from last year's quarter despite the negative impact…
Diana Barr

Are online platforms killing your favorite brands?

2 years 5 months ago
Business consultants have long proclaimed that online platforms such as Amazon ultimately destroy brands. These concerns are not unwarranted, as 78% of Amazon searches are unbranded, seeking generic products rather than name brands. On Amazon, consumers are searching for “running shoes women” or “tennis shoes for men” rather than asking specifically for Nike, Adidas or Puma shoes. Meanwhile, online platforms such as Amazon tend to commoditize brands by stripping them of every differentiator…
Julien Bei

Could social media be an answer for advancing downtown St. Louis?

2 years 5 months ago
I am 65 years old and not an active social media user. Although I understand traditional marketing and communications, I admit that I don’t really know how social media works, or exactly why it works to drive awareness and build brands, but it obviously does. In recent years, I have been involved in a number of new commercial developments that have opened my eyes to the importance and impact of social media. I was also amazed to find out, when applying for a loan recently, that the lender had…
Larry Chapman

Disability inclusion in the workplace is critical to building a sense of belonging for all

2 years 5 months ago
I’m proud to work at a firm that believes every person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our purpose at Edward Jones is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues and better our communities and society. One of the ways we accomplish this is by advancing inclusive growth. Our work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion includes intentional investments to lift all our communities, neighbors and colleagues – including people with disabilities. Disability…
Monica Reha