WASHINGTON (AP) — When Emmanuel Obeng-Dankwa worries about the rent on his New York City apartment, he sometimes refrains from refilling his blood pressure medication. “If there’s no money, I’d rather skip the medicine to be homeless,” said Obeng-Dankwa, a 58-year-old security guard. He is among a majority of U.S. adults who say health care … Read more
Even after eating a few corn dogs, a huge plate of curly fries and a deep-fried Kit Kat, attendees of the Central Washington State Fair usually don’t think about how to plan their own funeral in advance. But that doesn’t stop Dan Williams, funeral director at Valley Hills Funeral Home & Crematory, from talking about … Read more
CNN Business — Workers who deliver food and drinks to passengers at San Francisco International Airport are on strike seeking what they say will be their first raise in four years. The 1,000 strikers are members of Unite Here Local 2, a Bay Area union with 15,000 members. Airport workers work under a multi-employer collective … Read more
CNN Business — Workers who deliver food and drinks to passengers at San Francisco International Airport are on strike seeking what they say will be their first raise in four years. The 1,000 strikers are members of Unite Here Local 2, a Bay Area union with 15,000 members. Airport workers work under a multi-employer collective … Read more
Three friends who met working in the beauty industry created a spa offering services that fit their values of honesty and welcoming to all. In mid-August, co-owners Mandie Hart, Hailey Harris and Hailey Rae Hatfield opened HAVEN Mind Body Collective on 15th Avenue in Longview. Although the spa offers many typical beauty services, the staff … Read more
An exterior view shows Encore Las Vegas (L) and Wynn Las Vegas as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts — Shares of the casino operators … Read more
When he’s not making beds, he’s busy running the company. He is the president and CEO of IHRMC – which is based in Orlando, Florida. “I was making beds a few days ago. It is very difficult to find employees,” Gautem said. There are 11.2 million job openings in the United States, according to the … Read more
CNN Business — For the past two years, Jan Gautem has been filling in sporadically as a housekeeper at Orlando, Florida hotels managed by Interesting Hotels & Resort Management, or IHRMC. When he’s not making beds, he’s busy running the company. He is the president and CEO of IHRMC – which is based in Orlando, … Read more
Plantel Nurseries in the Santa Maria Valley has been growing high quality vegetable seedlings for 35 years. Sergio Ruiz, Contributor While the richness of the Santa Maria Valley’s farmland is easiest to see during harvest, when the vegetables, fruits and flowers are loaded onto trucks, the work begins long before that. The harsh conditions faced … Read more
COLUMBIA – The Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Small Business Festival on Thursday. Several hundred people attended the event, which featured food, live music and other family-friendly activities. “Small business is truly the soul of Columbia,” said Heather Hargrove, business development manager for Liberty Family Medicine. “We’re very fortunate to have a … Read more