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St. Louis Punk Rock Flea Market Coming to Kiener Plaza

2 years 5 months ago
St. Louis Punk Rock Flea Market is coming to Kiener Plaza (601 Market Street) next month, and this flea market is offering more than just tchotchkes — this flea market is also a concert. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, and will be offering a full day of entertainment alongside a wide variety of purchasable odds and ends. In addition to the 50 vendors who will be on site that day, the Punk Rock Flea Market will host 10 live bands throughout the day.
Jaime Lees

Find flexible financing options for your small business

2 years 5 months ago
Business, like life, can be unpredictable. You never know when you might need extra cash to fund a new opportunity or an unbudgeted expense. That’s why it’s smart to explore your financing options before you need it. With a little planning, you can have a flexible source of funds in place to tap as necessary. You will discover alternatives for virtually every financial need. A business credit card – Your company may already use a business credit card for everyday expenses. A card is a…
Commerce Bank

3 best accounts payable practices that bolster working capital

2 years 5 months ago
When corporate finance professionals advocate for automating their accounts payable (AP) process, they often cite how automation brings down the cost of paying bills and reduces the number of paper checks that are written. But these conversations sometimes overlook another important way the digitization of the AP function can be leveraged to help an organization’s bottom line. Namely, it can help improve a company’s access to working capital, which can be especially valuable in periods of rising…
Jason Turner

Missouri AG Seeking Information on Circuit Attorney Office's Finances

2 years 5 months ago
Yesterday, Attorney General Andrew Bailey subpoenaed the St. Louis city Comptroller's Office and Budget Division, indicating that as part of his effort to remove Kim Gardner as circuit attorney he is trying to investigate the finances of her office. The subpoenas include the specific topics Bailey's office intends to ask the two city entities about, including information about the CAO's budget and payroll. From the start, Gardner has blasted Bailey's effort to remove her as a "gross power grab," singling out his wide-ranging requests for depositions and discovery as overly broad, saying in court filings that he is embarked on a "fishing expedition."
Ryan Krull

Alton Police Investigate Domestic Situation, Male Is Injured

2 years 5 months ago
ALTON - Alton Police investigated a call at 7:43 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a report of a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Tara Ave., Alton, Illinois. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers arrived and determined that a verbal argument had escalated into a physical altercation between a male and female at the residence. "During the altercation, the male subject was injured," Chief Ford said. "He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later released with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is still ongoing at this time."

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5 simple strategies to build business resiliency

2 years 5 months ago
The growth trajectory of a business can be disrupted in many ways. Here are some strategies that can help you navigate everyday challenges and opportunities, as well as the tectonic shifts that can make or break a business. Be prepared Owners who stay current on issues affecting the economy, their market and their customers are better prepared to address changing conditions. They know when to adjust a product line, streamline a process or find a safer, more efficient way to pay invoices. Paying…
Commerce Bank

Public Invited to Celebrate Clock Tower Rededication and Witness Time Capsule Opening

2 years 5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The City’s Historic Preservation Commission will host a rededication of the Edwardsville Clock Tower - 25 years after it was built to help an iconic piece of City history stand the test of time. The Clock Tower Rededication also will celebrate a more momentous milestone: the 100th anniversary since the historic Edwardsville National Bank Clock, which hangs at the tower, was first erected in the City. The event will take place at noon on Saturday, May 13, at the site of the Clock Tower, in front of the public parking lot in the 200 block of North Main Street. A time capsule that was embedded in the tower when it was built in 1998 will be opened and the contents revealed during the event, which coincides with National Preservation Month. For Joe Hutton, a Historic Preservation Commission member now and 25 years ago when the Clock Tower was conceived and created, it’s important to be able to save and share elements of a City’s bygone years. “That

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Blueprint Coffee Offers a Taste of the US Barista Competition in St. Louis

2 years 5 months ago
Blueprint co-founder Nora Brady is gearing up to participate in the U.S. Barista Competition for the sixth time, and the St. Louisan has her eyes squarely on the win. "I've always done pretty well, [but] I'm still yet to secure that first place. So it is pushing me forward because I really want it, and I know that I can achieve it," Brady told the RFT in February. 
Jessica Rogen