Public Education
9 in 10 small businesses think recent college grads have ‘unrealistic expectations’A new survey shows 91% of small businesses fear colleges and universities are raising unrealistic career expectations for their graduates. The survey by recruiter Red Balloon and Public Square… Read More
Economy, Jobs
Survey of businesses shows temp hiring hits new high while full time hires plummet(The Center Square) – Facing labor shortages and challenges to find new revenue streams, small businesses appear to be hiring mostly temporary workers. Alignable, a small business networking website, … 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
President Biden
Biden touts record, small businesses fire back(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks from the White House Monday touting the administration’s work to help small businesses, but many of… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
10-restaurant food hall in Nixa will pay tribute to 1950s feed millNIXA, Mo. – Residents of Nixa and the Springfield area can look forward to a new restaurant and entertainment concept in the form of an open-air food hall… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: Gooseberry Bridge Farm near RogersvilleROGERSVILLE, Mo. – Former computer technician Jeremy Hill left his old career in the dust last year as he and his family started their own small business just… Read More
State Government
Small Business Spotlight: Cancer diagnosis helps Springfield woman find passion for her new businessSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a skin cancer diagnosis a little over a year ago, one Springfield woman was inspired to pursue an idea that has now grown into… Read More