Business/Consumer Archives

Mokaska owner, employee discuss Facebook allegations

October 30, 2025 6:52 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime staple in Downtown St. Joseph is undergoing changes

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

October 29, 2025 1:37 pm Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER – AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. “Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained

Annual Sugarplum Festival returns next week

October 28, 2025 4:36 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Sugarplum Festival kicks off next week at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art.

Supreme Court to rule on Trump Tariffs as small businesses and consumers feel the strain

October 24, 2025 4:31 pm Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, small business owners in St. Joseph say they’re already feeling the economic pressure.

Dutch Bros Coffee to open first St. Joseph location in 2026

October 23, 2025 12:18 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local coffee lovers will see a widely popular coffee chain setting up shop in early 2026.

U.S. Bank to close Downtown St. Joseph branch

October 20, 2025 2:06 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — U.S. Bank announced it would close its Downtown branch at the beginning of the year.

High school students to explore hands-on construction experiences

October 20, 2025 2:56 pm News-Press NOW

BETHANY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri high school students have been invited to participate in hands-on activities, inviting them into the world of construction.

Local Italian restaurant thriving after one year of business

October 16, 2025 1:37 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Despite National Pasta Day being celebrated on Friday, Oct. 17, a local 5-star restaurant owner said “every day is National Pasta Day”.

New small business to host its first Fall Festival

October 16, 2025 11:01 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local small business has plans to host a family-friendly Fall Festival.

‘She Means Business’ Shop Crawl highlights women-owned businesses

October 19, 2025 10:45 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An event organized by AR Workshop and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce shines a light on local women-owned businesses in St. Joseph.

Chamber of Commerce program gives merchants a chance to attract new customers

October 18, 2025 11:00 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph holiday program is inching closer as the winter months approach.

Soybean farmers caught in the middle of U.S-China trade war

October 14, 2025 12:13 pm Payton Counts

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Soybean farmers are once again feeling the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions.

Chamber invites small business owners, employees to annual summit

October 14, 2025 3:01 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a Small Business Summit to provide small business owners and employees with different resources for success.

Chamber opens annual holiday shop local program sign-ups

October 13, 2025 2:47 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program is just around the corner and businesses can now sign up to participate.

The Lucky Tiger celebrates reopening with sale and fresh fall finds

October 11, 2025 10:48 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime favorite for vintage fashion lovers is celebrating a milestone, and a comeback.

Goats launch partnership giveaway for local businesses

October 10, 2025 11:44 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Goats Arena Football is giving local businesses a chance to win big and join the team’s growing community of supporters.

Designer apartments, retail spaces coming to historic Felix Street building

October 9, 2025 11:46 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A piece of Downtown St. Joseph’s history is getting a modern makeover.

New St. Joseph kids clothing store offers affordable options for families

October 7, 2025 5:40 pm Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One new South Side business is providing affordable clothing and child care items for families.

Chamber to host Downtown open spaces tour

October 6, 2025 12:23 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with Main Street St. Joseph, is hosting a business workshop and Downtown open spaces tour on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Ice skating rink celebrating 50 years of keeping it cool

October 3, 2025 11:31 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Bode Ice Arena is celebrating its anniversary of serving St. Joseph for half a century this weekend.

Hillyard Tech students explore career paths on Manufacturing Day tour

October 2, 2025 11:47 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce marked Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 2, giving students a closer look at career opportunities in their own backyard.

Local family looking to upgrade historic building

September 26, 2025 11:50 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Frederick Towers will see improvements to its office spaces as a local family plans to turn it into a startup entrepreneurship hub for St. Joseph.

Starbucks announces closures, layoffs; impact on St. Joseph unclear

September 25, 2025 11:58 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starbucks said it will close some U.S. coffeehouses and cut about 900 non-retail jobs as part of a nationwide restructuring plan.

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce hosts community job fair

September 23, 2025 5:15 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple local companies were present with information for people searching for jobs at the Community Job Fair.

Benedictine Living Community hosts open house following renovations

September 23, 2025 10:47 am Alec Pascuzzi

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local senior living community opened its doors to the public Tuesday to showcase its new renovations.

New St. Joseph vet clinic set to open in January at North Shoppes

September 18, 2025 3:48 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The future of urgent care for local pet owners is moving toward the finish line in north St. Joseph.

New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ set for grand opening in mid-October

September 18, 2025 11:01 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents can circle their calendars for the grand opening of one of the first true Vietnamese restaurants in the city.

Chamber to recognize new community leaders

September 6, 2025 12:00 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Uncommon Life Leadership Event to introduce the community to new local leaders.

St. Joseph bars prepare for the Chiefs season

September 4, 2025 4:20 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs will play in São Paulo, Brazil and face the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday to kick off their 2025 season.

Locals react ahead of Powerball drawing

September 3, 2025 11:35 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After no winner Monday, the Powerball jackpot has now reached $1.4 billion.