Economy
Whole Foods Will Drop Prices On Monday, Amazon Says In Detailing New Grocery Strategy
Amazon sets new prices on bananas, butter, organic eggs, and other best-selling staples. The online giant also says its Amazon Prime members will get special prices and perks at Whole Foods.
U.S. Kids Far Less Likely To Out-Earn Their Parents, As Inequality Grows
“It’s basically a coin flip as to whether you’ll do better than your parents,” a Stanford economist says.
Task Force Addresses Growing Problem of Poverty in Johnson County
Armed with a master’s degree in English, Amy Jude Keaton was a successful university English instructor before moving back to Johnson County, where various ailments left her unemployed and periodically homeless. Keaton now clocks 52 hours a week at two jobs, but she can barely make ends meet, largely because her contribution to company-sponsored health…
One Year In | As VR Increases in Popularity, so Does Virtutecture
“One Year In” is a 5-part series that revisits entrepreneurs highlighted on Flatland within the past year. We check on the progress of once-fledgling startups, see how the local entrepreneurship environment is treating them, and get to better understand their long-term decision making. All interviews have been edited for length and clarity. Before a technology…
One Year In | A Pivot, Then Full Speed Ahead at Custom Trailer Pros
“One Year In” is a five-part series that revisits entrepreneurs highlighted on Flatland within the past year. We check on the progress of once-fledgling startups, see how the local entrepreneurship environment is treating them, and get to better understand their long-term decision-making. All interviews have been edited for length and clarity. Food trucks, food trailers:…