Tax cut squabble grows louder

Washington’s big debate - whether or not to extend the Bush-era tax cuts - heated up Wednesday, and appeared headed for a showdown when […]

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IAAPA booked in Orlando through 2019

The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) has signed a new deal with the Orange County Convention Center to host its convention show […]

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Reinsurance Group Q2 profit falls

Reinsurance Group of America Inc. saw its second-quarter profit fall 17 percent, despite a more than 6 percent revenue increase.
The life reinsurance provider said that […]

Wichita unemployment rate at 8 percent in June

The Wichita metropolitan area’s unemployment rate was flat from May to June, holding at 8 percent, according to the Kansas Department of Labor.
The agency on […]

S.F. hotel rates showed growth in May

In May 2010, San Francisco hotels saw their average daily room rates climb for the first time in 17 months.
A San Francisco hotel room cost […]

Cerner President Devanny resigns; Patterson takes his role

Cerner Corp. President Trace Devanny has resigned and will serve his last day with the company on Friday.
He said in a written statement that he […]

Unranked elementary schools

The elementary schools listed below were not included in Business First's 2010 rankings, though they are still profiled in the print edition of the 2010-2011 […]

Proposal would shield car dealers from consumer rules

A measure under consideration in the Senate would shield auto dealers from a package of proposed financial rules aimed at protecting consumers.
Currently auto dealers […]

Rebuilding Florida - one house at a time

Florida’s homebuilders are daring to put their hard hats back on.
Though the state is still digging out from the overbuilding excesses of the housing […]

Can St. Louis compete? Finding a niche

Second of a three-part series
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Right now, St. Louis is not on the list.
You know, the list of cities where things […]