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‘A very tough time’: Operators of local hotels and inns strive to keep guests coming despite COVID-19
The economic downturn has been grim for owners and investors in boutique hotels without national chain affiliations, as well as locally owned inns and establishments in Missouri.
Read More »‘Blinders … and a mask’: Business owners in Missouri’s tourist hubs appeal to new audiences
For thousands of business owners who depend heavily on the dollars spent by visitors who road-trip throughout the heartland, the pandemic’s impact has completely scrambled the financial equation.
Read More »No walls? No tables? No problem: Ghost kitchens foster creativity while eliminating bricks-and-mortar overhead
Ghost kitchens are food businesses that don’t necessarily have permanent locations — they can include companies that use rented commercial kitchens or operate in established restaurants.
Read More »You should know … Five things entrepreneurs should know about trademarks
Entrepreneurs cannot ignore trademarks. To help, we’ll examine five things in this article that every entrepreneur should know about trademarks.
Read More »What’s next? Experts in economics and entreneurship look ahead for startups, small businesses
A half-year into the COVID-19 pandemic, what do experts in economics and entrepreneurship predict the next six months will bring for small businesses and startups?
Read More »Pivoting to plastic: St. Louis events company stays afloat by adjusting its product line
The St. Louis company is now part of an industry that has experienced significant growth during the pandemic.
Read More »Providing virtual peace: StoryUp keeps growing as it wins more than $200K in funding and benefits
The Columbia-based company has promoted Healium as a “digiceutical,” a digital therapeutic product, and hired two new employees. In June, the company won the Procter & Gamble Ventures Innovation Challenge, which meant it received more than $200,000 in cash and benefits.
Read More »Safer spaces: Missouri launches $1M coworking and incubator grant program
Gov. Mike Parson has announced a new coworking and incubator grant that will provide $1 million for eligible Missouri-based, nonprofit corporation- and university-sponsored coworking and incubator facilities, according to the state Department of Economic Development.
Read More »‘You gotta remain hopeful’: Missouri restaurants and bars face uncertain future as summer weather wanes
With summer weather waning, how will Missouri eateries and bars keep and accommodate business when their customers no longer can count on dining and drinking al fresco?
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