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Australia’s economy had another quarter of weak economic growth, and has registered the weakest annual growth in decades outside the pandemic.
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![Wall Street slumps, putting stocks on track for their worst day in nearly a month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308323_0_gettyimages2164960105jpg.jpg)
Monthly job growth has replaced inflation updates as the most important signal of how the economy is faring.
![Our Daily Show! Ft. Nourished Revival, Grid Solar, Alton Amphitheater, and More! [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308292_0_7287jpg.jpg)
On This Monday in the Heart of the Riverbend… we are starting the day off with Abigail Parker, and Nourished Revival! Abigail will fill us in on the latest, and upcoming opportunities for us to help ourselves! At 10:10, we are talking with Jason at Grid Solar It’s time for another one of our scheduled segments with the trusted solar company in the Metro East! Jason will bring us his insights into the solar industry, and how solar can work for us! Then at 10:35, we are talking to Dan Herkert, Commission Chair of the Alton Amphitheater Commission! Now until August 9th, you can get 15 % of Scotty McCreery tickets when you buy four or more! Dan will fill us in on that, plus the opening act for August 9th, and we will touch on Jazz and Wine Fest!
![Our Daily Show Interview: Mayor David Goins & Director Haynes: Gordon Moore Sinkhole [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308289_0_7311jpg.jpg)
On This Thursday in the Heart of the Riverbend, we are starting things off with The Mayor of Alton- David Goins and Park and Recreation Director Mike Haynes. The two will join CJ Nasello in the studio to give their thoughts and reactions to Tuesday’s Press Conference.PLUS they share their thoughts on the situation, and how the city plans to address it going forward.
![Notre Dame rises to No. 5 in new AP poll, starts strength-of-schedule watch [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308271_0_okniitedbiyfgobybj9o.jpg)
ND opponents beyond Texas A&M went a combined 9-4 since the preseason poll, with USC now the highest ranked at No. 13.
![Our Daily Show Interview! Diana Shields: Centerstone’s Fellowship House [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308247_0_6959jpg.jpg)
On this Wednesday, right here in the heart of the Riverbend, we’re starting the day off with Diana Shields, and Centerstone! Diana will detail the Fellowship House, and how important it is!Centerstones Fellowship House Campus provides services to people who suffer from substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring problems. Insurances accepted are Illinois Medicaid or Illinois Medicaid-Managed Care. Individuals with no insurance and no/low income may be eligible.
![RBGA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Aerie’s Terrace [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308241_0_2067jpg.jpg)
The River Bend Growth Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Aeries Terrace, a reception and meeting center located within the Aeries resort in Grafton, Illinois. Jeff and Sandy Lorton were on hand to welcome more than 300 guests and offered a glimpse of the facilities capacities as a top tier venue for wedding receptions and reunions as well as corporate and business activities.On hand for the event were Monica Bristow and Joell Aguirre President and Director of Member Development for the River Bend Growth Association, Tom Thompson Mayor of Grafton, Mike McCormick Mayor of Godfrey, Tom Hoechst Former Mayor of Alton, Steve & Mary Lou Cousley, Dr. John Houseman DMD, Heidi and Lottie Miller, Robert Proffer, Jean Hauck, John Everett, Sue Rongey, Will Craigie, Josh Evans Candidate for District 100 State Representative and Dave Stromski.,
![Our Daily Show Interview! 14th Annual Blues Festival at Grafton Winery [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308211_0_7003jpg.jpg)
On this Friday Morning in the heart of the Riverbend… we are starting the day of with the Grafton Winery!Get ready to groove at the 14th Annual Blues Festival at Grafton Winery The Vineyards! We get all of the details on how we can join them for a weekend of soulful tunes, delicious wine, and beautiful views on May 18th and 19th!
![Our Daily Show Interview! Gary Huelsmann: Cariatas Family Solutions: Named 15th Largest Non Profit [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308145_0_6834jpg.jpg)
We are talking with Gary Huelsmanm- CEO of Caritas Family Solutions!Caritas Family Solutions is proud to announce it has once again been named as the 15th largest nonprofit in the St. Louis region by the St. Louis Business Journal! Gary has been with this wonderful organization for 15 years, and he will detail the growth he has experienced, plus his thoughts on the recognition!
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The Big Ten kicked off its season with four new teams, five new coaches and 13 schools featuring new starting quarterbacks.
![Metro’s ‘tap to exit’ program, aimed at reducing fare evasion, expanded to all 10 end-of-line stations, starting in Santa Monica [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308076_0_15264032090324kabcmdmetrosafetyvidjpg.jpg)
Metro’s TAP-to-Exit pilot program at its North Hollywood B Line station expanded to all 10 end-of-line stations Tuesday, beginning in Santa Monica.
![People living along Jobs Pond are starting to see flooding improvement NBC Connecticut [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308064_0_341447235931080pnbcstationsjpg.jpg)
The people along Jobs Pond in Portland are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Pumps that were installed last weekend are bringing water levels…