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Agribusiness expo a success for Dodge City, surrounding area

By Mark Vierthaler | August 1 at 11:29 p.m.

Over three decades after its last appearance in Dodge City, the 3i Show returned to the Queen of the Cowtowns this summer.

Compliance with ADA regulations is good business

By Shawn Walters | July 19 at 7:02 a.m.

July 26 is the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal legislation that opened the door for people with disabilities. Or maybe it would be better to say it provided a ramp for them.

Business perspectives: Barclays LIBOR scandal more complicated than it may seem

By Edward Lotterman | July 11 at 11:25 p.m.

The growing kerfuffle over Barclays Bank’s false reporting of its input into the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is big news in Europe and among finance specialists in our own country, but it is not on the radar screen of the general public and it isn’t visibly affecting stock or bond markets.

As George Bailey knew, bank system depends on trust

By Edward Lotterman | July 4 at 11:32 p.m.

If you want to understand how the slow-motion train wreck called the euro system will play out, revisit the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Agency works to support National Guard and Reserve members re-enter work force

By Michael R. “Mick” Allen | June 28 at 7:24 a.m.

When the Department of Defense began to anticipate the end of the Vietnam War and with it the draft, it established an agency to oversee a relationship that would be critical to our nation’s ability to maintain an all-volunteer military.

Business Perspectives: America can take control of energy future

By Edward Cross | June 21 at 7:17 a.m.

A presidential election year is a good time to look at our nation’s energy policy direction. The decisions voters make in November will determine our political leadership. The decisions those leaders make on energy policy will have far-reaching impacts on our country.

Investigate carefully before going gluten free

By Judi Adams | June 13 at 3:24 p.m.

Wheat has long been a major contributor of nutrients to the American diet through consumption of bread, rolls, cereal and pasta.

Responsibility for budget deficits not always clear

By Edward Lotterman | June 6 at 3:47 p.m.

MarketWatch pundit Rex Nutting kicked up a lot of dust with a recent piece "Obama Spending Binge Never Happened," which compared the rate of spending growth under the last five presidents. He cited Congressional Budget Office data to show that the highest percentage rates of growth took place under Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush and the lowest under Barack Obama.

Communicating praise to employees key skill for management

By Paul White | May 30 at 2:27 p.m.

Life in the workplace has become increasingly stressful. The financial stress from the global economy downturn has affected businesses, nonprofit organizations, ministries, schools and government agencies. Employees in the workforce are discouraged. Team members have to “do more” with fewer resources. Staff members report not feeling valued for their work and are approaching burnout.

Banks don’t need more government red tape

By Chuck Stones | May 23 at 11:39 p.m.

By now, most of you have either read or heard about the securities trading losses suffered by JP Morgan Chase Bank a few weeks ago. The first thing you should know is that this loss did not or does not put the banking system at risk.

Home ownership will still be relevant, necessary in future

By Bud Cortner | May 17 at 4:34 p.m.

Today, Realtors from across the country are gathering on the steps of Capitol Hill to tell members of Congress that home ownership matters – to people, to communities and to America.

Travel and tourism creates economic ripple

By In His Own Words | May 10 at 6:53 a.m.

This is National Travel and Tourism Week, and we are celebrating the occasion by showcasing the impact of the U.S. travel industry and its ability to jump-start our economy.

Choosing a contractor involves more than the low bid

By Gregg Oblinger | May 3 at 6:41 a.m.

For most business owners, interviewing contractors for new facility construction conjures up images of a fast-talking auctioneer, in this case angling for the lowest bid.

Technology alone won’t solve education challenge

By Steve Hahn | April 26 at 6:39 a.m.

AT&T is honored to help America’s children aspire to success.

Unilateral pricing policy not good news for consumers

April 11 at 10:31 p.m.

Is it price-fixing, or a producer’s privilege?

Surprises lurk when doing business in China

By Michael Dunne | April 5 at 6:32 a.m.

If General Motors’ experience is any guide, Cessna Aircraft can be wildly successful in China. But the Wichita company will likely need to persevere through some nasty “only-in-China” surprises along the way.

Obama has the power to put pressure on gas prices

By Edward Cross | March 28 at 2:29 p.m.

Higher gasoline prices are grabbing headlines all across the country.

High gas prices have been around before

By Edward Lotterman | March 21 at 1:30 p.m.

Oil price spikes are not good for the economy, especially in the short term. But neither are they fatal.

Situational awareness key in flying, business

By Chuck Gumbert | March 14 at 11:24 p.m.

Early in my career while flying the F-14 Tomcat for the U.S. Navy, it was critically important for me to see the overall big picture and have a thorough understanding of what was taking place both inside and outside my aircraft.

How to protect your business data from a disaster

By Paul Bush | March 7 at 11:25 p.m.

Spring is just around the corner and with it, tornado season.

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