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Earlier this year, Oracle Corp. made the announcement that it would be relocating its world headquarters to Nashville — immediately becoming one of the largest companies in the city. Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison pointed to Nashville’s thriving health care scene as a key motivator for the move, as the company builds on its nearly $30 billion investment in health care technology through the acquisition of digital health care information provider Cerner in 2021.

Restaurants are facing a new reality in the post-pandemic world, and some concepts are finding tougher sledding than others due to an abundance of competition.

House and Senate committees will meet in parts of December, January and February to start sifting through proposals in the lead-up to the 60-day session.

Restaurants are facing a new reality in the post-pandemic world, and some concepts are finding tougher sledding than others due to an abundance of competition.

The end of the year presents the annual task of maximizing financial benefits and minimizing tax liabilities for businesses and individuals alike. A solid plan can boost financial confidence across the board, though unknowns can still cause some trepidation as the new year approaches. One looming issue is the expiration next year of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

It’s an economy increasingly defined by opportunities and optimism. But, to be fair, the optimism is pretty cautious at the moment. After a presidential election, regardless of who wins, there’s often a pickup in the stock market because there’s greater clarity about what investors and businesses can expect in the next few years.