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Alternative funding methods draw startups away from venture capital

3 years 2 months ago
Venture capital (VC) financing may be a method of choice for startups across the globe, but as alternative funding options become more widely available, some founders are doing what they do best: thinking outside the box. Alternative funding is an increasingly viable option for startups, particularly those who want or need to look beyond venture capital. Venture capital funding isn’t the right solution for every startup. While the capital raised can be substantial, the process can be time-consuming…
Jeff Milam, ASA

Another look at Millennial vs. Boomer retirement

3 years 2 months ago
I posted a GAO chart yesterday showing that Millennials had pretty good retirement prospects compared to Boomers, and then mentioned in passing that this "gibes with projections from the Social Security Administration." However, that was based on my memory of an old Social Security report, and I had just warned everyone not to assume that ...continue reading "Another look at Millennial vs. Boomer retirement"
Kevin Drum

FBI reports increase in hoax threats in St. Louis area

3 years 2 months ago
Police in Columbia responded to a similar threat that was unfounded. On Tuesday, Chesterfield police said that a student has been found to be behind a threat made on social media about Marquette High School. Police said that the student could face criminal charges.
Jeff Bernthal

Pujols, Verlander voted Comeback Players of the Year

3 years 2 months ago
Pujols, honored in the National League, came back to St. Louis for his final season and posted his biggest numbers in years at age 42. The three-time MVP compiled an .895 OPS for the NL Central champions and became the fourth major leaguer to reach 700 career home runs.
Associated Press

St. Louis Reaches Agreement on Rams Settlement

3 years 2 months ago
St. Louis city, county and the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority reached an agreement today on how to split the $519 million settlement from the Rams relocation to Los Angeles. St. Louis city will receive $280 million, with $30 million of that committed to the Convention and Visitors Commission. St. Louis County will receive $169 million; and the RSA, the public agency that owns the Dome at America's Center, will receive $70 million.
Monica Obradovic