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Union, Smithfield at odds over workers’ contract

Smithfield Foods and the union that represents its employees are telling different stories about negotiations to reach a new four-year contract.

3 years ago

POET acquires biofuels business of Kansas company

The world’s largest producer of biofuels has just gotten bigger, as POET’s new acquisition means a big jump in capacity.

3 years ago

8 tips for better hospitality, customer service

The big travel season is about to kick off, but whether you’re in the industry or not, these are great tips to follow for a better customer experience.

3 years ago

Innovation Team keeps legacy firm moving forward by giving emerging leaders stronger voice

Meet TSP’s Innovation Team — a great model for midcareer employees to have a bigger voice.

3 years ago

In a place where pheasants flourish, families find clarity for their businesses’ futures

What better place to focus on your family business than in an incredible setting like this? Enjoy our look inside the Paul Nelson Farm and the family who built it.

3 years ago

Is trade show time returning? Stand out with this strategy

“Ours definitely was the best one there.” Want to say the same about your next trade show booth? Start here.

3 years ago

Raven CEO anticipates ‘exceptional year’ as quarterly earnings show big improvement

Sioux Falls-based Raven Industries more than doubled its year-over-year net income in its first quarter, and CEO Dan Rykhus said it’s the start of an “exceptional” fiscal year.

3 years ago

For a safer workplace, make sure your signs are leading the way

It’s easy to overlook them, but their role in the workplace is a critical one: Safety signs might need to be added or updated in more areas of your business than you realize.

3 years ago

POET in discussion to buy nation’s fifth-largest biofuels business

POET is in exclusive discussions to buy the nation’s fifth-largest biofuels producer.

3 years ago

Help customers find your business with local SEO

“Local SEO is a bit like the floss of the digital marketing world: It’s underutilized and crazy important.”

3 years ago

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