Business
MDU: Knife River spinoff tracking toward second quarter
MDU Resources Group, which announced the planned separation earlier this year, provided an update about plans for its construction materials subsidiary. Keep Reading
How businesses can make sense of rising interest rates
Crest Capital’s Chris Fletcher looks at when the right time is for companies to borrow money in today’s high-stress environment. Keep Reading
Clouds gathering, turbulence growing for 2023
Less robust activity in housing, retail and manufacturing will put downward pressure on growth and contribute to a deceleration in profits. Keep Reading
Momentum still on the industry’s side
Although inflation, rising interest rates and the supply chain present serious issues, plenty of runway remains for construction materials producers to grow. Keep Reading
Navigating new risks in workers’ compensation
Employers find themselves navigating a more complex regulatory environment as they try to reduce their workers’ comp premiums and claim costs. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials promotes two within company
Mary Andrews Carlisle, vice president of finance at Vulcan Materials, was appointed to succeed senior vice president and CFO Suzanne Wood. Also, Darren Hicks is taking on a new position at the company. Keep Reading
USLM buys Mill Creek Dolomite
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) bought Mill Creek Dolomite, an Oklahoma-based dolomite business under Inter-Rock Minerals. Keep Reading
Curry Supply completes expansion, relocation
Projected business growth is a driving factor behind Curry Supply’s corporate expansion and relocations in Pennsylvania. Keep Reading
How a great workplace drives profits
Hiring motivated people will undoubtedly help your business grow, but supervisors must sometimes take measures to boost employee engagement. Keep Reading
