by Henry Ren | Jul 2, 2020 | Business & Tech, Economy
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans called to address racial inequities as Chicago rebuilds its economy from the coronavirus crisis during a Chicago Fed virtual forum Tuesday. “Tragically, the most affected are our most vulnerable neighbors,” Evans...
by Jack Kelly and Anne Snabes | May 15, 2020 | Business & Tech, Featured
As state and local governments across the country begin to ease stay-at-home orders, many companies do not plan to return to business as usual anytime soon. Offices will remain vacant, and business travelers, who spend much of their time in airports and on planes,...
by Anne Snabes | May 5, 2020 | Business & Tech, Featured
Lawmakers put language in the $2.2 trillion CARES Act that will allow businesses to get larger deductions for renovations to the inside of their property, tax experts say. Movie theater chain Cinemark Holdings Inc. and restaurant operators Chipotle Mexican Grill...
by Anne Snabes | Apr 25, 2020 | Business & Tech, Featured
Local and state tourism bureaus should get federal financial relief to offset lost revenue during the coronavirus pandemic because they drive spending that can help revive economies when Americans start moving about more freely, according to a bipartisan group of 85...
by Anne Snabes | Apr 25, 2020 | Business & Tech, Featured
San Diego County farmers who grow cut flowers and ornamental plants have seen their sales decline, while other farmers who sell produce are taking less of a hit. Agriculture in the county is a $1.8 billion industry, according to Hannah Gbeh, executive director of...
by Brian Johnson | Mar 19, 2020 | Business & Tech
Video by HyoJung Kim PARIS — In 2019, the number of journalists killed fell significantly, but other threats against journalists mount. A UNESCO program is seeking to further increase the safety of journalists by fostering trust and understanding between the...
