AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking Fraud: A Butler, Mo. man, Craig Johnson, pleaded guilty in federal court to a cattle-investment fraud scheme tied to his role as a vice president and loan officer at Community First Bank, with about $4.48 million in loans/lines of credit involved. Legal & Healthcare Business: Hall Render opened a St. Louis office and added healthcare attorneys Elizabeth Tucker and Brett Travers as shareholders, expanding support for long-term care and post-acute providers. Local Economy & Growth: Columbia saw multiple new openings, including Vessel Club wellness studio, a mobile hair tinsel bar, and a mobile pet treat truck—signs of continued small-business momentum. Nonprofit Funding Watch: New IRS-based rankings show big year-over-year jumps in government grant revenue for Missouri nonprofits, including Refugee And Immigrant Services & Education in Joplin and Missouri Family Health Council in Jefferson City. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reported a low premium price of $4.23 in Ste. Genevieve County for the week ending Sept. 5, with Missouri’s premium average at $4.52. Public Safety Tech Debate: Missouri-area officials are among the broader pushback against automated license plate readers, with lawmakers and cities seeking limits over surveillance concerns. Waste Services: Joplin residents face changes to curbside solid waste starting Oct. 1, including a new base rate and stricter rules on what fits in the trash cart.
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