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The original article comes from St. Louis Post Dispatch on June 7, 2024 A company here is set to build a new manufacturing facility thanks to as much as $400 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to boost semiconductor research and manufacturing. The White House on Wednesday announced that GlobalWafers will receive major financial support for its projects in […]

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The original article comes from EdGlenTodayNews on June 7, 2024 One of the world’s leading suppliers of copper and copper alloy solutions, Wieland is embarking on a $500M modernization and expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois. Construction has mobilized on the Casting Unit 6 (CU6) project, representing the first stage in this capital investment plan to re-equip, modernize, and expand […]

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This article originally ran in St. Louis Business Journal on July 9, 2024. Construction crews began work Monday night on an ambitious $2.8 billion project that will expand Interstate 70 to three lanes across Missouri. Crews are first tackling a stretch from Route J at Millersburg to Route M at Hatton, 7 miles of a 20-mile section that will ultimately […]

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The original article comes from The Business Journal on June, 25, 2024 The Boeing Co.’s defense productions in the St. Louis area represent a “robust portfolio,” with significant demand worldwide for the F-15 fighter jet, T-7A pilot trainer jet and munitions, a high-ranking company executive said Tuesday. The top priority with the T-7A is to deliver the new pilot trainer to the U.S. Air Force, but there […]

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The original article comes from The Business Journal on June, 25, 2024 Construction on the expansion will get underway soon after the Fourth of July holiday, said membrane division General Manager Erin Sorensen. The new addition is expected to come on line by the end of 2025, Sorensen said. The general contractor is St. Louis-based PARIC. The new production at […]

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The original article comes from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on June, 25, 2024 Two proposed projects moved forward Tuesday after a St. Louis development board signed off on tax incentives. The board of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, which handles tax incentives for the city of St. Louis, approved bonds for sales tax exemptions on construction materials for a […]

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This blog comes from the Illinois Department of Transportation on June 25, 2024 A record-breaking $41.42 billion over six years provided by the latest multi-year program will build and repair infrastructure throughout Illinois across all modes of transportation touching every Illinois county. The new program continues the momentum of the governor’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program and aims to modernize the […]

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This blog comes from the Illinois Department of Transportation on June 25, 2024 A record-breaking $41.42 billion over six years provided by the latest multi-year program will build and repair infrastructure throughout Illinois across all modes of transportation touching every Illinois county. The new program continues the momentum of the governor’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program and aims to modernize the […]

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This article originally ran in St. Louis Business Journal on May 28, 2024. An industrial gas supplier is planning a $70 million expansion in St. Louis, a move it says will add more than 30 jobs. Air Products and Chemicals Inc. will invest more than $70 million to expand its manufacturing and logistics center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Growing product […]

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This article originally ran in St. Louis Business Journal on May 28, 2024. An industrial gas supplier is planning a $70 million expansion in St. Louis, a move it says will add more than 30 jobs. Air Products and Chemicals Inc. will invest more than $70 million to expand its manufacturing and logistics center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Growing product […]

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This article originally ran on Construction News and Review on April 23, 2024. AZZ Precoat Metals is installing production equipment at its new 220,00-square-foot facilty in Washington, Mo. Contegra Construction Co., one of St Louis’ largest general contractors, completed the pre-engineered building for AZZ Precoat, North America’s leading independent metal coil coater. The new AZZ Precoat facility will meet increasing […]

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This article originally ran on Construction News and Review on April 23, 2024. AZZ Precoat Metals is installing production equipment at its new 220,00-square-foot facilty in Washington, Mo. Contegra Construction Co., one of St Louis’ largest general contractors, completed the pre-engineered building for AZZ Precoat, North America’s leading independent metal coil coater. The new AZZ Precoat facility will meet increasing […]

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This article originally ran in The St. Louis Post Dispatch on April 26, 2024. Boeing’s defense arm announced Friday it has reached a deal to buy a key supplier, saving a north St. Louis County factory that had threatened to wind down operations by the end of the year but which Boeing said was critical to the production of its […]

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This article originally ran in The St. Louis Post Dispatch on April 26, 2024. Boeing’s defense arm announced Friday it has reached a deal to buy a key supplier, saving a north St. Louis County factory that had threatened to wind down operations by the end of the year but which Boeing said was critical to the production of its […]

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The St. Louis Regional Freightway announced registration is now open for the 7th annual FreightWeekSTL, set for May 13-17, 2024. The week-long freight and logistics expo features an engaging lineup of virtual and in-person events, a riverboat tour through the Ag Coast of America and more. The event highlights the latest innovations and trends impacting freight movement and the unique […]

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The St. Louis Regional Freightway announced registration is now open for the 7th annual FreightWeekSTL, set for May 13-17, 2024. The week-long freight and logistics expo features an engaging lineup of virtual and in-person events, a riverboat tour through the Ag Coast of America and more. The event highlights the latest innovations and trends impacting freight movement and the unique […]

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This article originally ran in The St. Louis Business Journal on April 17, 2024. Boeing in July 2023 proposed a $1.8 billion expansion project that would create 500 jobs. The massive investment is partially contingent on Boeing winning Pentagon contracts for the next generation of fighter jet and potentially thousands of autonomous wingmen drones, as well as other military programs. […]

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This article originally ran in The St. Louis Business Journal on April 17, 2024. Boeing in July 2023 proposed a $1.8 billion expansion project that would create 500 jobs. The massive investment is partially contingent on Boeing winning Pentagon contracts for the next generation of fighter jet and potentially thousands of autonomous wingmen drones, as well as other military programs. […]

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Enjoy a night of networking and celebration at the 2024 Annual St. Louis International Business Night Dinner and Gala. The event takes place on Thursday, May 9. See the flyer below for more information. Click here to register. 

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Enjoy a night of networking and celebration at the 2024 Annual St. Louis International Business Night Dinner and Gala. The event takes place on Thursday, May 9. See the flyer below for more information. Click here to register. 

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