However, data center construction is helping keep the region's economy afloat, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The district includes the eastern half of Missouri, southern Illinois, all of Arkansas and parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. Charles Gascon, economist and assistant vice president at the Federal…

One of the biggest stigmas surrounding the insurance industry is the idea that once a sale is made, the agent disappears. But for Justin "JJ" Kurtz and his team at NRG Financial, the signature on the dotted line is just the beginning of a lifelong partnership. For nine years, Kurtz has been building an agency in Grand Rapids centered around a simple, powerful…

For farm families, finding healthcare coverage is an important but challenging task. University of Missouri Extension Ag Business Specialist Amie Breshears said health coverage is a crucial topic for farm families. There are income-based options such as the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.