Midway Development Co., Inc. — Columbia
Midway Development Co. might be located in the middle of the country and middle of the state but there’s nothing middling about its work.
Stress reduction for a healthier you
One of the best ways to protect your health is to reduce the unhealthy stress in your life. Research continues to show us that too much stress robs us of sleep, causes us to gain or lose too much weight, causes headaches, etc. Too much stress also destroys emotional ties with the people we live and work with on a daily basis.
PSRI Technologies, LLC – Jefferson City & Chesterfield
PSRI Technologies, can I help you?” “Good morning, PSRI Technologies.”
Becoming more resilient
Life is challenging, we all know that. But many of us wonder why some people seem to have better coping skills. What are the secrets of people who are able to navigate through tough times and bounce back? Dr.
Innovet Electric – Affton
Honesty. Integrity. Service.
Veterans Worldwide Sales and Services, LLC — Gravois Mills
Q & A with Jaymie Mitchell, contract administrator, Veterans Worldwide Sales & Services, LLC, a full-service, service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) general contractor, engineering, landscaping and HVAC firm.
Production Products Manufacturing & Sales Co. — St. Louis
(This story originally ran in 2013)
Have you had 15 laughs today?
How many laughs have you had today? Researchers suggest that the average American laugh 15 times or more a day for health maintenance.
Chronic stress leads to health problems
Our lives can be very stressful, and, if we become accustomed to living with these feelings, we may not even realize how much it is affecting us. Our bodies are designed to respond to stressful situations in order to protect us from danger.
Depression: Let’s talk
Chances are you know someone with depression, whether or not you are aware of it. People who are depressed may be at school, at home or in a professional setting, but struggle to share with others the mental anguish they endure. Depression can affect a person’s ability to accomplish everyday tasks, earn a living and take part in relationships with family and friends.
Reawaken the phenomenal you
The poem “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou could serve as an anthem for the average woman and girl, for all of us who do not look like the models we see in magazines or the actresses we see on television. Angelou has written a love poem for every girl or woman who has struggled with body image.
Mindful eating
Do you have a habit of eating when you are bored, lonely, stressed out, depressed or tired? Sometimes we find ourselves eating, not because we are hungry, but because we are experiencing emotions that prompt us to reach out to food for comfort.
Midland GIS Solutions, LLC, Midland Surveying, Inc. – Maryville, St. Joseph
Midland GIS Solutions, LLC, Maryville, and Midland Surveying, Inc., with offices in Maryville and St. Joseph, are two separate companies.
Hannibal Machine Inc. — Hannibal
Harold Haycraft, founder of Hannibal Machine Inc., remembers the date clearly: Aug. 6, 1968.
New DoD cybersecurity regulations
On Dec. 31, 2017, the Department of Defense (DoD) established new cybersecurity regulations for contractors. Contractors must meet these new standards, or risk losing DoD contracts. In general, contractors must assess their information systems, develop a security plan and create an action plan to deal with cyber threats. These security controls must be implemented at both the contractor and subcontractor levels. In particular, the…
Veterans first!
Veterans on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. If you are a veteran with a business, do you have veteran certification from the state of Missouri and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)?
SBA HUBZone Program
In 1997, Missouri Senator Christopher Bond created legislation authorizing businesses in low income and/or high unemployment areas to compete more effectively for government contracts.
When stress is not normal
Everyone has stress, and a moderate amount of stress is normal. A stressor is any demand on your body or your mind. Stressors can be unpleasant or pleasant experiences, like a family reunion, the holidays or exercise. Situations that are considered stressful for one person may have little effect on another person.
Bonding basics
What are bonds and when are they required? According to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), a bond is a written document between a bidder or contractor (the principal) and a second party (the surety) to ensure fulfillment of the principal’s obligations to a third party (the obligee or government) identified in the bond. If the principal’s obligations are not met, the bond ensures payment, to the extent stipulated, of any loss…