China launches initiative for global data security issues
HONG KONG — China has launched an initiative to address global data security issues, a countermove to the U.S. “clean network” program that is aimed…
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German machinery industry sees big production drop this year
BERLIN — A group representing Germany’s machinery industry said today it expects production to drop 17% this year as the sector struggles with the fallout…
Organization lands $4.25 million in funding for businesses in Jones County, 5 other counties
A regional organization recently landed $4.25 million in funding for its revolving loan program that is open to businesses in six counties, including Jones County….
Warren Buffett’s advice: 7 top pieces of wisdom for investing success
Warren Buffett is known as one of the best investors of all time, and he’s amassed a multi-billion dollar fortune investing through his company Berkshire…
Billboards that follow you? It’s not sci-fi. They’re already here
Clear Channel Outdoor, one of the world’s largest billboard companies, will in coming days roll out technology across Europe capable of letting advertisers know where…
Curbside pickup is a lifeline for eateries. How long can it last?
When North Carolina officials ordered restaurants to shut down indoor dining in March because of COVID-19, Justin Gallus feared the worst. The co-owner of Plates…
Recession leads to increased workplace ageism against women
It’s not your imagination: If you have a few wrinkles, submitting resumes can feel like flying paper airplanes into an abyss: endless, depressing, unfruitful. The…
6 mortgage and real estate trends for the third quarter of 2020
During the coronavirus crisis, “unprecedented” has become the go-to adjective. The U.S. economy has experienced a record jump in unemployment, record-low mortgage rates and a…
Office rents headed lower because of the pandemic
Businesses hunting a new office location might be in for some bargains. Real estate execs are expecting a decline in office rents and more giveaways…
Biz Buzz: Soap business launches; new outdoor dining option in Dubuque; local fish store grows; Sonic breaks ground
Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Maquoketa, Iowa. A couple of years after…