The new executive director of the Wentzville Assembly plant said it is part of the internal combustion engine “pillar” of GM. The other three are electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and software.
In a message to customers on Tuesday night, Comcast said negotiations with Diamond Sports Group, Bally Sports' parent company, broke down and as a result lost the rights to carry content from all 18 Bally Sports regional channels.
A Business Journal survey suggests that St. Louis' size and status as Missouri's economic engine isn't registering in the minds of outsiders, a circumstance that carries the potential for significant consequences as the region tries to attract jobs and boost population.
The farm is part of the second phase of construction, begun earlier this year, for Urban League's $40 million redevelopment of a former Sears store into a full-service economic focal point to spur development in the area.
St. Louis Community College plans to continue operating its Center for Plant and Life Sciences from the campus of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in Creve Coeur.
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis on Tuesday unveiled a brand new facility to help solve our region's food crisis.
It's the first and only Urban League in the country to have a greenhouse and hydroponic farm at its headquarters.
The project is called George Washington Carver Urban Farming. The Missouri native is regarded as one of the most prominent Black scientists of the early 20th century.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and local leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon for the ribbon cutting.
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In an uncertain landscape, Boeing’s recent acquisition of the GKN Aerospace facility in Hazelwood stands as a beacon of hope for American manufacturing, write IAM executives Brian Bryant and Sam Cicinelli.
The risk of cybersecurity incidents, like data breaches, continues to grow as the use of internet-connected technology expands. Data breaches can affect companies of all sizes and industries, from Fortune 500 tech companies to local manufacturers. In 2023, about 2,200 data breaches occurred per day, costing about $4.45 million per breach.
The best way to protect your company from a data breach is to implement a solid cybersecurity program that reduces the likelihood of an attack and reduces the…
In an increasingly digital world, it’s easier than ever for scammers to take advantage of consumers and target their bank accounts.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a new high and 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
What are the common financial schemes that consumers fall victim to, and what measures can you take to safeguard your finances and prevent yourself from fraud attempts?
Read more about some of these…
Missouri American Water customers are encouraged to visit the company website to learn more about the source and quality of their drinking water. The 2023 Water Quality Reports, also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, are now available for all of Missouri American Water’s operations throughout the state at missouriamwater.com.
“Our team of highly skilled professionals are committed to delivering safe, clean, reliable water service to our customers, and we’re proud to meet or surpass…
In 2021, First Bank launched its Center for Family-Owned Businesses to provide family businesses the insights, solutions and networking opportunities they need to be successful, as well as the solid framework necessary for building upon their family business legacy.
To stay apprised of the specific needs and challenges of family businesses, we again commissioned the expert assistance of market research firm MacKenzie Corporation, a second-generation family business in Orange County, California,…
Those of us who live in St. Louis know our region has a remarkable story to tell. Yet too often, the story we want to share doesn’t reach its audience or — worse — someone else tells our story with a negative focus that doesn’t accurately reflect what our region has to offer.Â
When it comes to helping improve St. Louis’ brand for a global audience, there are several initiatives we could seize upon: continuing efforts to revitalize downtown, developing new businesses and better promoting…
After a historic 18-month regional advocacy campaign, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RACSTL) received $10.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the city of St. Louis last summer.
More than 100 arts organizations and countless artists and residents across St. Louis united to press local elected officials to allocate funds to RACSTL to support the sector’s recovery from the negative financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A trusted, long-term public funder of…
This May, Purina is working with Duo Dogs, a St. Louis-based nonprofit that trains and connects dogs with people to cultivate positive change, to position touch therapy teams on local high school campuses in support of youth mental health.
The teams, many of them Purina employee volunteers with their trained and certified therapy dogs, will interact with teenage students to educate them on the mental and physical benefits of pets and help ease their stress during final exam week. The event is part…
In the ever-changing market of commercial construction, selecting the right general contractor is pivotal for project success. Engaging a construction partner is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and it’s important to seek out an experienced general contractor that is detail-oriented and able to support your business needs when you’re ready to enter the market.
Navigating the current commercial construction market can be daunting, but considering these key factors when selecting a trusted construction…
Ben Molina understands that when people think of the support early-stage entrepreneurs need to bring their visions into focus, they tend to concentrate on things like identifying target markets, finding access to capital or proving concepts. These are important, Molina says, but they don’t give the full picture of the entrepreneur as a whole person — one who might be facing barriers that make it difficult for them to even begin thinking of their prospective business.
“We want to learn not…
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