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A St. Louis construction firm that specialized in food industry construction has folded into one of St. Louis’ largest construction companies.

Webster University is seeking to reclassify endowment funds to cover covenants on loan agreements, its board chair said Thursday, emphasizing that the move to solve a "financial challenge" came as it was making progress on turnaround goals.

Forty-five days after a police SUV crashed through the brick front wall of Bar:PM, two city officials showed up at the scene and made in-person attempts to de-escalate tensions with the bar owners and their landlords who own the building. Frank Oswald, the St. Louis building commissioner, showed up with one of his aides, offered an apology, and hand-delivered a letter stating that the damaged building would not be condemned nor would the owners be forced to pay fines while it awaits repair. He also…

A health care firm with a St. Louis-area presence claims it's out more than $40 million after a client failed to pay for masks it ordered.

A contractor is asking a state court to order the Maggie O'Brien's restaurant in downtown St. Louis to be sold, so that proceeds can be used to pay debts.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Monday will open its newest local store, as the fast-casual restaurant chain continues its expansion in the St. Louis region.

Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV), led by former Anheuser-Busch and Schnuck Markets executive Dave Peacock, has sold its portfolio of foodservice businesses to a Massachusetts-based private equity firm.

The new chair of the firm's Executive Committee is a labor and employment attorney who concentrates much of his practice on the facets of employment law that regularly change, including wage and hour collective/class actions under state and federal law.

A St. Louis-based university has received a $1.6 million challenge grant for the construction of a new academic building and welcome center.

From 2022 to 2023, regional enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is up 7%. Lane attributed this growth to a renewed focus on recruiting in the college's backyard and also to partnerships with community colleges around the country.

Our 2024 Startups to Watch list, with 11 companies, is our largest yet and provides proof entrepreneurs haven’t shied away from turning innovative ideas into promising startups.

Several of the companies chosen for our 2023 Startups to Watch list proved they were worth watching last year. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest headlines from last year that were generated by companies on our 2023 list.

Forcyte is developing a portable power system designed to provide energy in harsh environments, including military settings and natural disasters. It launched out of the National Security Innovation Network Defense Innovation Accelerator program.

VetVerifi has created software to provide verification of pet medical records. Its software is built with a goal of allowing pet services providers, such as groomers and pet hotels, to easily access records from a veterinarian clinic to verify a pet’s medical records, including vaccinations.

A big change is coming to every Schnucks location starting Thursday. Shoppers at numerous Schnucks stores around St. Louis recently noticed signs posted near exits that said the chain's self-checkouts will start limiting purchases to 10 items or less. KSDK reached out to Schnucks asking for details on the new policy, and a store representative confirmed the change affects each of the chain's locations. "Self-checkout lanes in all of our stores will be limited to customers who have 10 items or less…

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) offered a fresh explanation for her decision to put her partner, Cortney Merritts, on campaign payroll. "We couldn't pay the big costs for security like some of my colleagues are able to do, and so we went with what we could afford," Bush said during a Wednesday night appearance on MSNBC's 'The Reid Out' with Joy Ann Reid. "There were a lot of issues with us retaining, just good, good staff." Bush was responding to new reports that her campaign's security expenses…

As St. Louis positions itself as a great place to work, live and play, the arts and culture sector plays a vital role. According to the recent Americans for the Arts - Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 study (AEP6), the sector contributes nearly $868 million in economic impact in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The study was conducted in partnership with the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RACSTL), the largest public funder of art and culture in the region. In St. Louis, the arts and…

In today’s evolving world, a strong sustainability strategy is critical to both future proofing our business and helping ensure a healthy planet for generations to come. At Purina we are not only committed to the health of pets, but also to the planet we share. While our climate-focused goal of achieving net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 drives much of the work we do, our sustainable business practices span our ingredient sourcing, water conservation, packaging development, and biodiversity.…

For 60 years, Royal Banks of Missouri has proudly invested in our communities with purpose. We are committed to the betterment of our region by supporting our local community partners and their work to create a brighter future for the St. Louis area. Royal Banks is a proud supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and has welcomed students in the St. Louis Internship Program to help them gain valuable experience in the workplace and develop their professional skills. Since 2022,…

St. Louis was built to last. You see it throughout the city in buildings such as the Old Post Office, Wainwright Building and Union Station that have stood the test of time and remain vital parts of our urban fabric. These same buildings share something else in common: rebirth. The Old Post Office no longer distributes mail but instead houses offices and a public library. The Wainwright Building, one of the world’s first skyscrapers when it was built for the St. Louis Brewers Association, now…