Business
Disney follows Hollywood consolidation trend as ‘woke’ era ends in job losses(The Heartlander)–Disney announced layoffs of 1,000 employees Tuesday as another group of studio executives wrested back control of entertainment from Hollywood creatives. Marvel Studios took the deepest cuts, losing most… Read More
Business, Courts
Arizona high court to decide whether right to earn living is fundamental(The Heartlander)–The Arizona Supreme Court is set to hear a case on Tuesday over engineer licensing that could have ripple effects for economic freedom nationwide. The case centers around Greg… Read More
Business
Corporate America retreats from Pride events amid Trump crackdown on DEI(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A host of American corporations are backpedaling from their involvement in gay pride events this year amid the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity, equity and… Read More
Business
Apple announces $500 billion American investment over next four years(The Center Square) – Apple announced Monday it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years – its “largest-ever spend commitment.” “We are… Read More
Business
Oil giant Chevron relocating headquarters from California to Texas(The Center Square) – Energy giant Chevron announced it is relocating its headquarters from San Ramon in California to Houston, Texas. Chevron said it has approximately 2,000 employees in California… Read More
Business
Supreme Court case could result in more challenges of federal regulations(The Center Square) — The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could have major implications for American businesses. The case in question, Corner Post, Inc. Read More
Business, Florida
Report alleges Disney-controlled government was ‘private corporate monopoly’(The Center Square) — An audit report issued by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District says its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, functioned as part of the Walt Disney… Read More
Business
Small business owners concerned about inflation and labor quality(The Center Square) – The National Federation of Independent Business released its Small Business Optimism Index Monday, which remained below the 49-year average for the 17th month in a row. Read More
Business, Missouri
Cabool Bikes owner peddles transcendent life story while teaching local high schoolers entrepreneurial skillsCABOOL, Mo. – Ryan Woods has a life-altering story to share while teaching high-schoolers business skills. The owner of bicycle shop Cabool Bikes in south central… Read More
Business
‘Crisis:’ Small businesses struggle with inflation, labor market(The Center Square) – Small business week came and went this week, and small businesses took the opportunity to raise a range of concerns about the economy and their future. Read More
Business, Missouri
Crime is a major drag on Missouri’s 2023 economic outlook, chamber poll of business leaders findsMost Missouri businesses are bullish on their own companies for 2023 – but are extremely wary about societal trends in crime, workforce shortages and inflation, according to a… Read More
Business, Missouri
It’s a Wonderful Life: Joplin’s Ethelmae Humphreys outdid George Bailey for service to family, community, country and GodPioneer, patriot, matriarch and titan of philanthropy. That was Joplin’s Ethelmae Humphreys, whose passing is every bit as diminishing even a year after her Dec. 27, 2021 death… Read More