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Biden sees ‘win’ for US in electric vehicle battery deal WASHINGTON (AP) — Two big South Korean electric vehicle battery makers said Sunday they have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one company to move ahead with plans to manufacture batteries in Georgia. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Veterans United Insurance to open new office on West McCarty Street Veterans United Insurance is getting ready to expand its presence in Jefferson City. The Columbia-based business is planning a new office that is currently under construction at 711 W. McCarty St. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Amazon warehouse workers reject union bid in Alabama Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, handed the online retail giant a decisive victory when they voted against forming a union and cut off a path that labor activists had hoped would lead to similar efforts throughout the company and beyond. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Americare Senior Living plans to expand in new facility A longtime business in Jefferson City is looking to expand with the hope of better serving senior citizens in the area. by Michael Shine Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

2 new airlines await Americans looking to fly somewhere Americans are traveling in the greatest numbers in more than a year, and soon, they will have two new leisure-oriented airlines to consider for those trips. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid throughout the economy. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

S&P 500 notches another record high Wall Street capped another choppy day of trading Wednesday with a mixed finish for stock indexes and another all-time high for the S&P 500. by the Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Target to spend more than $2B at Black-owned businesses NEW YORK (AP) — Target will spend a total of more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses by 2025 as part of its effort to advance racial equity. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Trade announcement: Topps will offer stock to the public In addition to its trading cards, fans will soon be able to trade company shares of Topps.The company said Tuesday it will become a publicly traded company this year by tying up with a blank-check company, or SPAC, a special purposes acquisition company. by the Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

United seeks to build its own diverse pipeline of pilots United Airlines said it will train 5,000 pilots this decade, including taking on applicants with no flying experience, and plans for half of them to be women or people of color. by David Koenig AP Airlines Writer Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

New program available for women in agriculture Women who would like to learn how to strengthen their farming operation and network with other women in the industry are being encouraged to take part in a new program from University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

High court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle WASHINGTON (AP) — Technology companies sighed with relief Monday after the Supreme Court sided with Google in a copyright dispute with Oracle. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Dealership driven to get back home The logos and signs went up Monday as work progresses on getting Riley, Buick, GMC and Cadillac reopened in its permanent location. by Jeff Haldiman Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden aims to juice EV sales DETROIT (AP) — Dangling tax credits and rebates in his drive to fight climate change, President Joe Biden wants you to trade your gas-burning car, truck or SUV for a zero-emissions electric vehicle. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is sorry for tweeting about peeing.The company apologized in a late Friday blog post for a tweet it sent to a congressman more than a week ago denying its employees work so hard they must urinate in empty water bottles. Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Critical basement repairs call for careful research of contractors If your basement is leaking or suffering from foundation issues, it can affect your whole house’s integrity, including structural decay, high humidity levels, and mold and mildew growth. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Gracey's Boutique makes JC debut For Shawnna Willis, Gracey's Boutique is about more than just a place to shop."I want it to feel like you're part of the family when you walk into the store," Willis said, a few days after the grand opening of the boutique at 3218 W. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:04am

BizBeat: Sabaai-Sabaai closes doors Sabaai-Sabaai Thai Cuisine appears to have closed. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:04am

BizBeat: New Break Time opens in Ashland A new Break Time celebrated its grand opening last week in Ashland. by Madeleine Leroux Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:04am

CEO of Google's self-driving car spinoff steps down from job SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — The executive who steered the transformation of Google's self-driving car project into a separate company worth billions of dollars is stepping down after more than five years on the job. by Associated Press Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges MOSCOW (AP) — Valentina Konstantinova remembers well when Russia locked down for the coronavirus a year ago. by Associated Press Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lost WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold as vaccinations accelerate, stimulus checks flow through the economy and businesses increasingly reopen. by Associated Press Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

US jobless claims rise to 719K as virus still forces layoffs WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2021 @ 12:05am