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Q&A with women banking execs on leadership development

1 year 5 months ago
Women in leadership roles have seen recent gains, but there are more ways businesses can help increase opportunities for inclusion. The challenge isn’t the proverbial glass ceiling. Research from the consulting firm McKinsey shows it is a broken rung on the career ladder, where women make the first step into management at a disproportionately lower rate than their male peers. The 2023 Women in the Workplace report states that for every 100 men who take that step on the ladder, just 87 women…
Commerce Bank

This Day in History on October 21: The Aberfan Disaster

1 year 5 months ago
Welcome to October 21, a date that has witnessed remarkable events across history, shaping our world in countless ways. 1966: The Aberfan Disaster On this day in 1966, tragedy struck in Aberfan, Wales, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and engulfed a primary school and several houses. The disaster claimed the lives of 144 people, 116 of whom were children. This catastrophic event not only devastated the community but also led to significant changes in mining legislation and safety regulations in the UK. The historical significance of the Aberfan disaster continues to resonate today, reminding us of the consequences of industrial negligence and the importance of community resilience. 1805: The Battle of Trafalgar Travel backwards to 1805, where the Battle of Trafalgar took place on this day, a crucial naval engagement during the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, faced off against the combined fleets of France and Spain. The battle resulted

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The Post requests to add rear entrance/balcony

1 year 5 months ago
The Post Sports Bar & Grill (7372 Manchester Road) has submitted plans to the city for an open-air/removable glass storefront, a rear entrance stairway, and a small cantilevered balcony, according to the agenda for the Oct. 22, 2025 Maplewood City Council meeting.  This project aligns with the city’s goal of encouraging businesses adjacent to the […]
Doug Miner