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Two-thirds of Americans consider the job markets in their regions as bad — and the Midwest is one of the most pessimistic areas, a recent survey found.

Amid the harshest recession in decades, more than three-fourths of Americans surveyed say they’re getting by paycheck to paycheck. (GCI) (MNI)

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. said Friday that it has struck a deal with unions that should keep the company’s present manufacturing operations in Wisconsin.

Kansas City had 2.86 unemployed people for every online job posting in July, according to a new report.

The next decade may be a bit leaner for restaurants, based on predictions that baby boomers will dine out less frequently during the next 10 years.

Epiq Systems Inc. has wrapped up a $29.9 million share repurchase program, buying about 2.3 million shares.

Missouri revenue collections picked up in August, although they weren’t able to make up for the prior month’s dive.

Unemployment would be approaching 16 percent nationally — more than 6 percentage points higher than the current rate — if not for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other federal action taken in the wake of the recession, according to a new report from the Keystone Research Center.

Jason Rabicoff, a 34-year-old loan officer from Overland Park, has admitted that he perpetrated a $3 million mortgage fraud scheme.

Facing a long list of needs for the upcoming tax season, H&R Block Inc. CEO Alan Bennett says he first wants to shift some responsibility down the food chain. (HRB)

U.S. payrolls shed 54,000 jobs overall in August, even though private businesses added 67,000 workers.

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson has appointed two Kansas City-area representatives to the 16-member board for the Kansas Health Information Exchange Inc.

A variety of business tax deductions and credits were created, extended and expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, this year's Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act and the Affordable Care Act. Some of these changes are only available this year so eligible businesses only have a few months to take action and save on their taxes.

The 'King of Green' is serious about the effects of chemicals on health and the environment.

New publication emphasizes benefits of employee wellness programs for businesses; provides step-by-step guide.

Tips to help business owners and managers avoid burnout and strategies for self-management.

Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit has added 30 beds, bringing its total bed count to 117, the hospital announced Thursday.

H&R Block Inc. reported a slightly smaller net loss in the first quarter as it beat Wall Street revenue expectations and trimmed expenses. (HRB)

The Institute for Supply Management said that U.S. manufacturing grew for the 13th consecutive month in August and that the overall U.S. economy has grown for 16 consecutive months.

Kansas City-area drivers have gotten worse since last year, but they still put the area in the top fifth of cities, according to the 2010 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. (ALL)