Pittsburg State University is launching a bold new initiative in downtown Pittsburg: Gorilla Rising, which will expand PSU’s educational footprint in the Block22 neighborhood—strengthening the local business district and providing students with new and unique learning experiences. The university is cooperating with local business leaders and the City of Pittsburg on the initiative. A new building for the Kelce College of Business will become the keystone anchor of this district, built at Fifth and Broadway on the footprint of the building currently leased by BMO Harris Bank. In addition, the university will partner with the Colonial Fox Theatre to share space in a two-story pavilion already planned by the theater to accommodate a lobby expansion and theatrical support, to be built on the empty lot owned by the Fox between the two buildings. Artists’ preliminary renderings for the proposed space; renderings could change in the design phase. The redevelopment of the historic Besse Hotel — the tallest building in Southeast Kansas and one of the most iconic structures in Pittsburg— also is a component. The concept has been approved by the Kansas Board of Regents and endorsed by faculty and KCOB Dean Paul Grimes, who said the move will […]

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Minnesota State Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, speaks about the proposed mandatory leave program during a press conference at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. MOORHEAD — Business leaders told freshman Minnesota Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, that he may have to choose between his caucus and his constituents when it comes to a proposed medical and family leave act. The state senator met with Moorhead business and government leaders on Friday, Feb. 10, to discuss Minnesota SF 2, a bill that would require employers to allow employees up to 24 weeks of paid medical and family leave. The program would allow for 12 weeks each for both medical and family designated leave. The estimated cost of the program is $1.7 billion, and would implement a .07% payroll tax and a new government department tasked with regulating the program. As of Friday, 98 companies have signed on in opposition of bill. After sitting down with roughly 50 business from the community, Kupec did not commit support for or against the bill directly. "It’s really important to get this feedback on these bills, particularly in this situation being on the border," Kupec said. "From the business owners, there […]

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PHOTO (L to R): ‘Jersey’ Jon Szalay, Cooper Ray, Glenn Ray, Robbie Wolf. Shep (Glenn’s faithful sidekick) in front. Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — According to a press release, the team from the popular TV show "American Pickers" recently made a stop in Central Pennsylvania where they interviewed a Blair County business owner. The "American Pickers" crew visited with Glenn Ray, the owner of G&R Excavating and Demolition in Tyrone. Mr. Ray says he has been salvaging items from various job sites for "decades" and jokes that his “hoard has become a bit out of control”. The crew, headed by antique experts Robbie Wolfe and Jon Szalay (aka ‘Jersey Jon’), visited three of Mr. Ray’s properties. Mr. Ray also discussed his lengthy career as a local stock car racer with the show’s producers. The episode, titled "Junkyard Jewels" is scheduled to air next Wednesday, Feb. 15th, at 9 p.m. on the History Channel.

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Leon Neal Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN ) stock plummeted 14% yesterday (Feb. 9) with rumors that surfaced regarding a potential SEC ban on crypto staking in the United States. These rumors were triggered with the popular crypto exchange Kraken agreeing to pay $30 million to settle SEC allegations that its staking products were violating securities laws in the United States. As part of the agreement reached with the SEC, Kraken will also discontinue its staking products in the U.S. but these products will be available to international traders via a subsidiary of the company. With the SEC promising to tighten its grip on the crypto industry in light of risks associated with many crypto products, investor fears stemming from Kraken’s settlement with the SEC seem justifiable. This analysis aims to shed light on how crypto staking works, the importance of Coinbase’s staking business, and the outlook for this business segment. What is Crypto Staking? From a trader’s perspective, staking is the practice of locking up some or all crypto assets owned by an investor in exchange for a percentage-rate return. Every cryptocurrency uses a consensus mechanism to validate and verify transactions to add them to the blockchain. There […]

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America’s oldest cheese shop set to close, devastated by pandemic in NYC 00:00 00:0005:09GO LIVE Facebook Twitter Email Embed SpeedNormal Autoplay The oldest cheese shop in the United States is set to close after more than a century in business, following what the owner described as disagreements with the landlord coupled with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in New York City. Alleva Dairy, located in New York City’s Little Italy neighborhood, was established in 1892. "We have to close because I couldn’t come to an agreement with the landlord and it was very tough — and also, the pandemic hurt us terribly," owner Karen King told "Fox & Friends" this week. "It was a struggle for the first two years," King said, referencing the pandemic. "I tried to pay her," she said, meaning the landlord. "And we tried to make a few deals. She wasn’t accepting anything, and then it was outrageous, what she did." The landlord said the store owed more than $600,000 in back rent, King noted. Karen King, owner of Alleva Dairy, appeared on "Fox and Friends" on Friday, Feb. 10, to explain how the COVID-19 pandemic crushed her business. "I only filed Chapter […]

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GRANVILLE, W.Va. — Granville Mayor Patty Lewis is raising concerns about House Bill 2842 and is asking commissioners in Monongalia County for help. Patty Lewis During the group trip to Charleston for Mon-Preston County Day, Lewis said she first heard of the proposal to repeal municipal licenses and fees. “We looked at the bill, and we can’t see any further language that would require a business to even register so you know who is doing business in your community,” Lewis said. According to Lewis, cities and towns in the state are shrinking. Lewis said these small cuts add up to gaps in funding that could negatively impact residents. “It’s another revenue stream; it’s not that big of a revenue stream, but it’s another cut in a revenue stream for municipalities and towns,” Lewis said. Lewis voiced concerns for all small cities but really sent a message to commissioners that municipalities will look to them in the future for more funding to maintain services. “If they keep cutting revenue streams and you start looking at smaller municipalities, it does put the burden back on county commissions,” Lewis added. For residents, Lewis said zero control over who comes to your city […]

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Food tech firm Lunchbox and OpenAI have launched the AI Food Generator Generative AI is now being used to create menu photos. Lunchbox is using OpenAI’s tech for its AI Food Generator. OpenAI is the firm behind ChapGPT. Lunchbox is hosting the free tool on its website, which has generated 175 million photos. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Generative AI has been utilized to write articles and Tinder messages and create recipes and art of all kinds . Now, it’s being used by some restaurant owners to spit out pictures of food for their digital menus. Nabeel Alamgir , CEO of restaurant tech startup Lunchbox, recently introduced a free AI-powered food photo generator with the help of OpenAI, the firm behind the viral bot ChatGPT . Lunchbox, a restaurant management software company that works with about 200 brands, […]

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Get in on the latest Insider Deals! Community embraces 16-year-old coffee business owner during annual event. This is a modal window. No compatible source was found for this media. San Antonio – More than 6,000 cafégoers and coffee drinkers attended the 10th annual San Antonio Coffee Festival at Travis Park on Saturday. Twenty-eight coffee roastery vendors offered more than 80 different samples of coffee from around the world. One of the vendors is 16-year-old Darren Mota. The upcoming coffee artist recently opened his business, Texas Bay Brew Coffee, just last month. The company is part of a partnership with Third Day Coffee Seguin . “I’ve always wanted to have my own business and be an entrepreneur. The opportunity just came by thanks to junior and my dad,” Mota said. Darren said his father teamed up with a business buddy who supplies coffee beans for his business. He said part of his success is guidance from his family. “I…took him to the courthouse to get his business assumed name. That way he can see every part of building a business,” Darren’s father, Darren Mota Sr. said. Proceeds from the coffee festival will benefit the Food Pantry at the Little Church […]

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Van Dusen said the city being community oriented, supportive and providing access to resources makes Bozeman a desirable place to own a small business. (Photo: NBC Montana) A hot cup of joe served with purpose — what makes the java at Treeline Coffee Roasters distinctive is the people running the business. Treeline is 100% owned by women. “We work hard to support other women business owners. So we work with a lot of female businesses, whether it’s in town or women coffee growers and things like that. So women building up other women is always helpful,” said Natalie Van Dusen, chief caffeinator for Treeline Coffee Roasters. According to business website Lendio , women are now majority owners in at least 38% of U.S. small businesses. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows there are more than 500 women-owned employer firms in Bozeman. Van Dusen said the city being community oriented, supportive and providing access to resources makes Bozeman a desirable place to own a small business. “The community is so welcoming and supportive of people doing their own thing. I always joke that this is like the most entrepreneurial place I’ve ever lived,” Van Dusen said. “Everyone comes here […]

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Smart retailers are using shoppers’ obsession with free shipping to their advantage, driving more and bigger orders. Most Americans won’t buy something online unless shipping is free, according to a new study. Free shipping is never really free, and retailers devise clever ways to cover the cost. Raising prices or pushing us to buy more — retailers cover shipping one way or another, experts say. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops — delivered daily to your inbox. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Americans’ addiction to free shipping is getting worse. And while it may feel like a bargain, shipping experts say it most likely ends up being quite the opposite. According to new data from shipping technology firm Shippo, 62% of Americans refuse to buy something online without free shipping. In 2020, that number was 40% — evidence that our addiction to free shipping is only intensifying. "It’s […]

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