Are you a small business owner who is ready to grow to the next level? The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is now expanding to rural Missouri, offering an incredible opportunity for growth-minded entrepreneurs.

For the 20th time since 1976, the U.S. federal government has “shut down” after Congress failed to pass a funding bill to start the new fiscal year. Understanding how this may impact your operations is an important part of business.

If you are a business leader here in Southeast Missouri, you already know one of the best investments you can make is in your most valuable asset: your employees.

Today, September 22nd is American Business Women’s Day, a holiday recognizing the founding of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) in 1949.

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets for two days starting tomorrow with a big topic for discussion and possible action. While these discussions might seem far removed, their outcomes directly influence our local economy here in Southeast Missouri.

In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to think that business can be conducted entirely online. While social media and email have their place, the real power of business growth lies in in-person connections.

As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day, it's a perfect time to reflect on the meaning of this holiday. It was created to honor the contributions of American workers—the people who built our country and continue to drive its progress.

The modern consumer's shift towards authentic, community-driven experiences is fueling the rise of niche and hyperlocal businesses.

Discover Nature this week with Missouri’s nocturnal insects. Why is it that when insects hit your windshield, they seem to hit right where you are looking? Who are these insects, and why are they out flying around? The answer to the first question is pure coincidence. The answers to the other questions are a bit more involved.

Last week was move-in day for thousands of SEMO students as they got ready for today’s start of the fall semester.