Five new degree tracks expand opportunities for business majors

Starting this fall, Furman University students majoring in business administration can choose to concentrate in one of five tracks: finance, international business, marketing, entrepreneurship and general business administration. These are in addition to the existing degree in accounting in the Department of Business and Accounting . While Furman has for years offered students the ability … Read more

Mobile business owner experiences bumps in the road

Generators rumble as lines form outside of Rêve Coffee Co. It’s parked at Olson Autos in Courtland. Jess Morrison has only been open for a little over a week and business is booming. She cranks out multiple orders ranging from iced coffees to lemonade and energy drinks. “We spent a lot of time and care, … Read more

Watchdog: Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulent

Watchdog: Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulentAt least $200 billion in aid for small businesses may have gone to frauders, according to a new inspector general report. The Small Business Administration questions those numbers. Watchdog: Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulent Watchdog: Over $200 billion … Read more

A former Russian diplomat says the attempted Wagner mutiny is ‘just another step’ toward Putin’s eventual ouster

Boris Bondarev told Newsweek he believes the Wagner mutiny will hasten Putin’s ouster. “His war was from the very beginning doomed. This mutiny is just another step,” Bondarev said. Bondarev said there has been growing “disappointment and anger” among Russia’s elite over the war. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right … Read more

Water bills ‘to surge up to 40%’ to fix sewage pollution crisis, as Jeremy Hunt prepares to meet regulators

From 2h ago Water companies are drawing up plans to increase household bills by up to 40 per cent to pay for the cost of tackling the sewage crisis and the consequences of climate change https://t.co/6ZbYAMuttT — The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) June 28, 2023 Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage … Read more

New business opens its Jackson location

JACKSON, Tenn.–A new business has opened its doors in the Hub City. An open house was held Tuesday morning for Stout’s Carpet and Flooring for those in attendance to learn about the products and services the new business offers, followed by a ribbon cutting. Stout’s Carpet and Flooring offers a wide variety of services, including … Read more

‘Columbus is absolutely booming,’ local business owner looking to develop multimillion dollar food complex

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— North Columbus has been full of orange cones and construction signs lately, as developments continue to migrate to the area. One local businesswoman is looking to expand her business, and resume from restaurant owner to developer. She hopes to develop more than 13 acres of land just one road over from Veterans … Read more

Ukraine’s big offensive has hit a few roadblocks, but military experts say don’t believe Russia’s hype about it being a total failure

Russia is trying to convince the world that Ukraine’s counter offensive is failing. But military experts told Insider it’s much too early to draw any conclusions about the fight. “It’s just getting underway,” one former general said. “Most of Ukraine’s army isn’t even in the fight yet.” Top editors give you the stories you want … Read more