The Urban League is leaving its leased space at 8960 Jennings Station Road and moving that operation to the former Centene service center, renamed the Centene Connected Community Center.
The University of Missouri will eliminate its division focused on diversity, social equity and inclusion on the Columbia campus, completing the dismantling of administrative structures put in place after protests in 2015 brought national attention to issues of racial equality.
The move coincides with the departure of division Vice Chancellor Maurice Gipson. It is designed to appease Republicans who are showing hostility towards efforts designed to attract and retain students from historically…
The state of Missouri's decision to sell the Wainwright State Office Building complex caught local leaders by surprise, but was in the works for more than a year in a process that seemed to elude downtown’s lawmakers and boosters alike.
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Missouri’s ban on lawmakers and legislative staff working as lobbyists for two years after leaving office is unconstitutional.
First enacted in 2018 as part of a voter-approved initiative called “Clean Missouri,” the revolving-door law was designed to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption. But the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals found the restriction violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
“Missouri had to show…
“Business leaders and financial markets have grown perfectly comfortable with the fact that they are conducting business as usual even as the security alarm, the fire alarm and the smoke alarm are all going off around them,” the Wells economists said.
In response to demand from existing customers and prospects, the St. Louis-based firm has broadened its service offerings to include artificial intelligence with Microsoft Copilot, automation, virtual chief information officer services, mergers and acquisition technology advisory and Microsoft licensing. Over the past two years, Anders CPAs + Advisors has added seven employees to its technology services practice. And it’s not over.
Undecided voters are breaking toward Wesley Bell in the closing days of the 2024 Missouri primary election, according to a new poll of likely Democratic voters in Missouri's 1st Congressional District.
Bell has expanded his lead over incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush from a one-point margin in late June to a six-point margin now. According to the survey of 400 likely Democratic primary voters conducted between July 21-24, 48% support Bell, 42% support Bush, and 8% remain undecided. Maria Chappelle-Nadal…
Spencer Fane launched a new alternative leadership structure designed to ensure the culture that helped make it one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation doesn't get diluted.
The deadline to submit your nomination for the 2024 Family Business Awards has been extended until Sunday, Aug. 4.
Click here to submit your nomination before it's too late. These awards recognize family-owned companies that are navigating financial success, overcoming challenges and making an impact in the St. Louis region.
The program will recognize companies in several different categories based on the number of generations of ownership. Winners will be selected by the St. Louis Business Journal's…
Porano, a fast-casual restaurant serving customizable pasta bowls, grain bowls, salads and Detroit-style pizza, is set to reopen Monday in a new space in Des Peres after a six-year hiatus. Meanwhile, the eatery's parent company also is looking to soon open a new barbecue concept.