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PNC employs 2 of the Most Powerful Women in Banking
American Banker's annual ranking of the Most Powerful Women in Banking has been released and these two PNC execs are again on the list.
St. Louis-area firms picked for $215M in federal tax credits
The federal government has chosen four businesses in the St. Louis area to receive $215 million in tax credit authority designed to spur economic growth in low-income communities.
Women-owned businesses bring inclusion and flavor to St. Louis’ business community
In the 35 years since the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 was signed into law, the face of entrepreneurship in the U.S. has changed dramatically. According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, women own 43.2% of the nation’s small businesses. In St. Louis, 45% of the region’s nearly 250,000 small businesses are owned by women.
While the pace of women’s business ownership continues to progress, experts agree work remains to address the unique…
Truist cost cuts will have minimal impact on D.C. region, says regional president Evelyn Lee
The Charlotte bank, the third largest in Greater Washington, plans to slash expenses by $750 million over the several quarters.
Grant Thornton leader: Companies should start planning now for 2025 tax changes
Doreen Griffith, a tax partner at Grant Thornton LLP and the firm’s Dallas office managing partner, said companies should start preparing for 2025, when many of the provisions of the Trump-era Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 begin to sunset.
John Hancock seeking to move iconic sign to new home in Back Bay
The company is seeking to move the sign — which lived in Fenway Park for 20 years — to the company’s U.S. headquarters building in Back Bay.
Health startup focused on the vaginal microbiome announces $14M Series A
Evvy, a female-founded startup that focuses on vaginal healthcare, has closed on a $14 million Series A funding round.
The round, led by Left Lane Capital, also includes General Catalyst and Labcorp Venture Fund, RH Capital, Ingeborg Investments, G9 Ventures, Virtue, and Amboy Street Ventures.
The funding will be used to scale access to Evvy’s testing and care platform, leverage AI to discover novel molecular signatures for women’s health diagnostics, and validate improved outcomes in fertility…
UNF receives legislative funding to combat nursing shortage
State support enabled UNF to award $1 million annually in student scholarships in 2022 and 2023.
How much Novan sold its assets for in bankruptcy case
Two different companies have completed their acquisitions of Novan's assets, as the Durham firm's bankruptcy case moves forward.
Bethesda’s 1104Health helps cancer patients find clinical trials
The founder was inspired by her late husband's far-too-short cancer fight.