Missouri Business Alert

After Boeing tested two kinds of ionization technologies, it deemed them ineffective and decided not to use them on planes. These air purifiers have been purchased by more than 2,000 U.S. schools within the last year. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com//boeing-tested-air-/

Silicon wafer producer GlobalWafers has partnered with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to expand its operations and production of semiconductor wafers. This partnership commits almost $210 million to expand GlobalWafers’ facility in Missouri, creating 75 new jobs. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com//210-million-invest/

The U.S. Senate passed a $250 billion bipartisan bill that would fund semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence and other high-tech industries. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com//senate-passes-majo/

In a Senate committee hearing regarding her nomination to lead the General Services Administration, former Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan vowed to modernize government IT systems in order to speed up post-pandemic relief. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com//missouris-robin-ca/

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler announced on Thursday that she is joining the 2022 U.S. Senate race. Hartzler, a Republican, has represented Missouri’s 4th Congressional District since 2011. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com//vicky-hartzler-mak/

Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday that Missourians will no longer receive supplementary federal unemployment benefits after June 12. Parson said these benefits are ending in an effort to push hesitant workers back into the job market. https://www.missouribusinessalert.com//parson-moves-to-en/

Plan your week ahead with our calendar of virtual events, including: - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Missouri SBDC - How to Build a Website 101 Missouri Women's Business Center - World Trade Day 2021 International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City Full calendar: bit.ly/3xXygB8

Congratulations to our friends at Healium for their well-deserved win! And thank you again to all of our supporters and students; this nomination would never have been possible without you. #smallbusinessoftheyear

People who suffer from dementia often lose their ability to manage money and make sound financial decisions long before they are diagnosed. As people with dementia fall behind on their bills or make unwise purchases and investments, their bank balances and credit rating may take a hit. bit.ly/33zjjHT

When the pandemic first shut everything down, many people picked up new hobbies, from sourdough bread baking to more artistic pursuits. In the Kansas City area, local horticulturalists also saw interest in gardening ramping up. Planters promoted pandemic victory gardens last spring that are still blooming today. The Beacon has more: bit.ly/3eWfAt7