The week ahead in business

Hope stays afloat for Truman yacht repairs

The former president’s yacht, the USS Williamsburg, has had one tow line in the grave for 20 years, about as long as it has been deteriorating at a shipyard in northern Italy. But hope remains among those who would like to see the 243-foot vessel returned to glory. The price, however, is high, and rust is merciless.

IRS operations in KC, nationwide to close Friday because of federal budget constraints

All IRS operations will also be closed and workers will be furloughed on June 14, July 5, July 22 and Aug. 30. The agency said it may possibly announce one or two additional closing dates later this year. The closures also include staffing all IRS toll-free hotlines, the nearly 400 taxpayer assistance centers nationwide and the taxpayer advocate service.

Summer dining: Savor the season’s fresh flavors

Restaurant patios around the city are abuzz with al fresco diners eager to sip and sup under the stars. Festivals are in full swing, serving up barbecue, cotton candy and street food. Farmers markets on both sides of the state line supply shoppers with local produce for bountiful dinners on the grill.

Summer events: A day-by-day list of activities

OK, so you have relatives coming in from out of town this summer. You want to show them what a neat place Kansas City is, but there are so many things to do, and you’re not sure how to pick and choose. Save this list, and you’ll have a perfect itinerary no matter when or how long the interlopers stay.

MONDAY: Treasury securities auction; earnings from Casey’s General Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Epiq Systems, Ferrellgas Partners.

TUESDAY: ICSC-Goldman Sachs store sales; ISM non-manufacturing index.

WEDNESDAY: Factory orders; ADP employment report; earnings from American Eagle Outfitters, PetSmart, Williams-Sonoma.

THURSDAY: Initial jobless claims; chain store sales; international trade; consumer credit; productivity and costs; Bloomberg consumer comfort index; earnings from H&R Block, Kroger, Smithfield Foods.

FRIDAY: February unemployment report; wholesale trade; earnings from The Buckle.

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