Millennial Money: 5 tips to negotiate pay in a tough economy
The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions. For Haley Jones, a 24-year-old resident of Michigan, the coronavirus changed the needs of her company, and…
All Posts
Parent company of ED plant announces 4th quarter loss but increased production
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — The parent company of an East Dubuque nitrogen fertilizer facility reported a net loss of $17 million in the fourth quarter…
Biz Buzz Tuesday: Local catering business grows; sandwich chain opens new location; tourism business evolves
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-states each Tuesday. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Asbury, Iowa. A few years after…
Investment fund to assist Jo Daviess County businesses
HANOVER, Ill. – Area economic development officials recently announced the creation of a new investment fund available to Jo Daviess County businesses. The Genz Memorial…
Lancaster takes no action on emergency grant program
LANCASTER, Wis. — The City of Lancaster will not resume its Business Emergency Grant Program designed to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic —…
Moet Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z’s Champagne brand
Moet Hennessy is acquiring a 50% stake in rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s Champagne brand in an effort to up its cool factor and expand distribution….
Huawei unveils flagship foldable smartphone
BEIJING — Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch-wide screen today to show off its tech prowess but said it…
Stocks open lower on Wall Street; Boeing weighs on the Dow
Stocks fell in early trading today, adding to the declines that started last week as investors continue to be concerned about rising interest rates and…
Goodyear acquires Cooper in all-American tire deal
NEW YORK — Two of the biggest remaining American tire companies are joining forces. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is acquiring Cooper in a deal…
Survey: German business optimism up despite pandemic burdens
FRANKFURT, Germany — Optimism rose among German businesses in February, according to a closely watched survey – despite a worrisome flattening out in the decline…