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Rams settlement money moved into higher-yielding account

2 years 5 months ago
The hundreds of millions of dollars that the city of St. Louis, St. Louis County and the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority (RSA) got from a settlement in the Rams relocation lawsuit was moved to a higher-yielding account Thursday while the three parties continue to debate how to divide it. In a joint statement Friday, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said the money had been moved to a "flexible, low-risk account at Commerce Bank, in…
Sam Clancy, KSDK

Editor's note: The value of remaining master of your domain

2 years 5 months ago
It's a remarkable thing, being master of your domain. Private companies understand this. Certainly, Tad Edwards does, too. As reporter Jim Drew details in this section, Edwards, CEO of financial services firm Benjamin F. Edwards, understands more than most the pros and cons of public vs. private when it comes to running a business. Edwards' father, Benjamin Edwards III, transformed the firm founded by his great-grandfather, A.G. Edwards, into a brokerage with nearly 700 offices by the time he…
Erik Siemers

Job seekers are prioritizing benefits: How small employers can compete

2 years 5 months ago
“Benefits Start Day One.” For the last several months, that is a statement some hiring employers have advertised across Missouri. Traditionally, a company waits at least 30 days after a new employee starts to provide health insurance. But the traditional approach may no longer be sufficient. In this competitive job market, all employers are looking for that edge to attract and retain the best talent. Small businesses feel this pressure even more. The last two years have been a wake-up call…
Stephanie Vojicic