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Why local businesses are facing rising waste costs

If you're a local business owner, you've probably noticed an unwelcome trend: your waste disposal bills keep climbing. It's an operational cost that can feel frustratingly out of your control, frequently appearing as a line item that keeps growing. You're not imagining it. Across the country, the cost of managing commercial waste is rising for many related reasons. Knowing these factors is the first step toward managing and may reduce these growing expenses. From the fuel in garbage trucks to […]

todayAugust 20, 2026

property management

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Mastering property portfolio management

Mastering your property portfolio seems like an incredible challenge when you're first starting out, but it's actually significantly easier than you might imagine. Once you have the right strategy and ideas in place, there's often nothing between you and reaching for the stars. Automate and delegate your property management operations One of the first things you can do is automate and delegate your operations instead of personally collecting rent checks and answering weekend maintenance calls. The best way to do […]

todayAugust 10, 2026

Ruler Foods St. Louis

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South St. Louis to lose last remaining Ruler Foods

ST. LOUIS -- The last Ruler Foods in South St. Louis is set to close later this week, creating a significant gap in affordable grocery shopping. Ruler Foods is closing its last store in the area at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at 2700 South Grand Boulevard in the Tower Grove East neighborhood. The closure will make shopping that much more difficult for residents struggling with rising costs and limited options. Ruler Foods is a discount grocery store offering […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

Centene Corporation

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Centene announces board director changes

ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire) --  Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced Tuesday that Kenneth A. Burdick has retired from the Company's Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026. In addition, Paul J. Diaz has been appointed to the Board, effective July 28, 2026. Mr. Burdick joined Centene's Board of Directors in January 2022 and has provided valuable insight and guidance leveraging his decades-long leadership in healthcare. Before joining the Board, he served as Executive Vice President of Products and Markets at Centene and, […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

business

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Beyond the buzzwords of business growth

Every business leader wants their company to grow, but "growth" often gets lost in a sea of buzzwords and abstract ideas. We hear about scaling, disruption, and synergy, yet the real steps to expand sustainably can get buried. True growth isn't some mysterious force; it comes from careful planning, consistent action, and really understanding your own business. This article cuts through the jargon to give you a clear way to build a lasting growth strategy. We'll look at the main […]

todayJuly 18, 2026

Hardee's

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Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star files for bankruptcy

HILLSBORO -- 60 Hardee's locations are at risk, including a location in Hillsboro, following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last week in Kentucky. Superior Star filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on Thursday, July 9. The filing was in the Western District of Kentucky in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Louisville, Kentucky According to court documentation, Superior Star would generate approximately $80 million in gross revenue in 2025. However, "unforeseen and uncontrollable […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Product Traceability

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How manufacturers can improve product traceability

In today's complex global market, knowing where a product comes from and where it's been is more important than ever. For manufacturers, this isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a basic part of running a modern business. Better product traceability helps with everything from handling recalls efficiently to building customer trust and making production smoother. So, how can manufacturers get better at tracking products through the whole supply chain? It comes down to smart identification, modern technology, and a clear plan. […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Comcast NBCUniversal

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Comcast, NBCUniversal to split into separate companies

PHILADELPHIA/NEW YORK (UPI) -- Comcast announced Monday that it is planning to split into separate media and technology companies over the coming year. Comcast will split into two independent publicly traded companies in what it said is a "tax-free spin-off" of NBCUniversal and Sky. The companies will be NBCUniversal and Comcast. When the split is finalized, Comcast shareholders will own shares in Comcast and NBCUniversal. The move is expected to be completed in about a year. NBCUniversal will be a media and […]

todayJune 29, 2026

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