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When St. Louis' anchor institutions coordinate efforts, they can help the region bridge the gap between current realities and goals for economic equity, vitality and vibrancy, writes Washington University Chancellor Andrew Martin.

This program represents the full life cycle of entrepreneurship. That's why, in addition to startups, we also celebrate notable exits, and highlight the people, like Jerry Kent, who have not only traveled this entrepreneurial path once, but multiple times.

St. Louis-based artificial intelligence software company, led by serial entrepreneur and former Answers CEO David Karandish, had a busy 2023.

Peptyde didn't stay in DTC's portfolio for long, as it was acquired in December 2023 by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Invaio Sciences, which focused on using technology to develop new “nature-positive” products that can be used in agriculture.

The company's founders said the event succeeded with connecting upstart St. Louis retail entrepreneurs with local buyers.

The Taylor Geospatial Institute outlined three major initiatives it is pursuing to boost the region's geospatial sector.

Since forming as its own nonprofit entity in April 2023, the 39 North Agtech Innovation District has moved quickly to advance the innovation district's operations and long-term strategy.

The company's autonomous railcar technology landed a spot in Intel Corp.'s accelerator program and was also put into action in a Pennsylvania mine.

The startup's technology helps measure the climate impacts of agriculture, an industry that is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

Demand is growing for the company's core product following its move into a new headquarters last year.

While Jerry Kent has operated several different companies, he said a common theme has driven positive results through his career.

The startup, a developer of technology focused on gastrointestinal health, is getting closer to launching its at-home colon cancer screening test to consumers.

A St. Louis-based architecture firm is expanding its ownership group, for only the second time in its history.

A kosher deli located in Creve Coeur has closed its doors "until further notice."

A new $60 million indoor-and-outdoor sports facility planned in Chesterfield, scheduled to start construction this fall, will be one of the largest in the Midwest, officials said.

Construction on the massive facility had been scheduled for mid-2024. That's been pushed back, but significant progress has been made, officials said.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to relocate its local recruiting office from north St. Louis County to a shuttered restaurant building on Laclede’s Landing.

The new Target store in Midtown will open this month, the Minneapolis-based retailer said Wednesday.

A Downtown West property that currently houses a sand volleyball venue is listed for sale and being marketed as an “ideal prospect” for development.

Time is running out to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's annual 40 Under 40 Awards program, which celebrates young professionals in the St. Louis region. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, July 21. Click the link here to submit yours before it's too late. This is the Business Journal's most popular awards section, which will introduce a new class of 40 young professionals who are making a difference in the St. Louis business community. To be eligible for the…