YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
In a rare release of economic data, Venezuela’s central bank reported a large contraction in the nation's gross domestic product.
The country's economy shrank by 22.5% in third-quarter 2018, according to the data. Full-year data was not provided.
Oil export earnings fell to $29.8 billion in 2018 from $31.5 billion in 2017. Also, monthly inflation was 33.8% in April of this year, while full-year inflation for 2018 was 130,060%, bank officials said.
Read more from Reuters.
A franchise store of a Branson West-based quilting business made its Queen City debut; Grateful Vase launched in Lebanon; and Branson entertainment venue The Social Birdy had its grand opening.
$2M in tax credits awarded to SWMO nonprofits
Baldwin, Lathan to chair United Way campaign
Produce recall impacts food sold at Walmart, Aldi and Kroger
Mixed-used development proposed in KC area
Tax deduction program for farmers set to launch
Report: Panera explores sale of Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bros Bagels