Missouri Business Alert

09/23/2025

It’s quick and easy to nominate a Boone County business for the 2025 Kindness in Business Awards! Show some love to a business making a difference — nominations close Oct. 3. https://www.kindnessinbusinessawards.com/nominate

09/22/2025

ICYMI: The latest episode of Business Brief explains how new student loan limits can affect professional students. Then, a rural Missouri town combats transportation issues with ride-sharing solution.

https://www.missouribusinessalert.com/multimedia/business-brief-a-new-spin-on-rural-ride-sharing/article_2d1cdf34-835b-4e42-8cd8-988c6109a066.html

09/19/2025

This week’s episode of Business Brief explores how new limits on student loans can affect professional students. Then, it looks at one rural Missouri town's solution to transportation issues.

Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://www.missouribusinessalert.com/multimedia/business-brief-a-new-spin-on-rural-ride-sharing/article_2d1cdf34-835b-4e42-8cd8-988c6109a066.html

09/19/2025

Missouri lost 5,900 non-farm jobs in August, according to new data from the Department of Economic Development. Hard-hit sectors included education, healthcare and local government. Unemployment remained steady at 4.1%, coming in just under the U.S. unemployment rate of 4.3%. State unemployment numbers continue Missouri’s trend of being at or below the national unemployment average for more than 10 years. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com/economy/missouri-sheds-jobs-in-august-as-unemployment-rate-holds-steady/article_83d7913b-ec11-49ee-9076-95fdfc96f999.html

09/19/2025

Credit card debt has nearly doubled in the U.S. since the financial crisis of 2008, and many Americans using them have seen their balances consistently rise year after year. This resulted in collective debt reaching a new record high at the end of last year, and debt in the second quarter of 2025 nearly matching that total.

Credit card debt is increasing for many Americans who use them, as a result of high interest rates and inflation.

09/19/2025

Which Boone County business or organization is leading with kindness? Help us celebrate those making compassion part of their mission by nominating them for a Kindness in Business Award!

Nominations close Oct. 3 – don’t wait! Submit nominations at https://kindnessinbusinessawards.com/nominate

Let’s shine a light on businesses that make our community a better place.

In partnership with Children's Grove

09/19/2025

The owners of Better Newspapers Inc., sold seven Missouri newspapers and more to Paxton Media Group, according to John Cribb. Cribb & Associates represented the Hoskins family in the transaction. In February, Jamie Paxton, president and CEO of Paxton Media group said, “We believe strongly in the importance of local journalism and intend to build on the award-winning reputation of these newspapers.”

Paxton Media Group bought 15 newspapers split between Missouri and Illinois.

09/18/2025

Five Missourians made the cut for the Forbes 400, the publication’s annual list of the wealthiest Americans.

Forbes listed four St. Louisans and one Springfield native among the 400 wealthiest Americans by net worth.

09/18/2025

Although Americans’ approval and support for unions have increased in recent years, union membership in Missouri is declining, raising questions about the future of organized labor in the state. With fewer members and growing government pressure, unions are facing a test of their influence and ability to advocate for workers’ rights.

Some union members and supporters worry federal cuts by the Trump administration and state election changes could hurt organized labor.

09/15/2025

ICYMI: The latest episode of Business Brief explains political challenges that organized labor is seeing at state and national levels. Later, a financial planning expert shares strategies about managing credit card debt.

https://www.missouribusinessalert.com/business_brief/business-brief-unions-rally-against-erosion-of-labor-rights/article_ee69505e-3c13-488e-969a-6b6d7a4caf8f.html

09/15/2025

Nominations are open for this year's Kindness in Business Awards, presented by Missouri Business Alert and Children's Grove!

Nominate today at

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09/12/2025

Consumer prices increased by 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday, and prices rose 0.4% in the last month. Consumer price increases in Missouri closely mirror the national trend, according to Peter Mueser, an economics professor at the University of Missouri. While the economy has moderated somewhat compared to earlier predictions of a recession by late 2025, the likelihood of a downturn has diminished but remains possible. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com/economy/consumer-prices-inch-upward-in-august-increasing-by-2-9-from-last-year/article_badca06d-147e-4ec7-a5cf-316881159fed.html