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A New York investment company plans to institute a new employee ownership program at the St. Louis-based manufacturing business it has acquired.

Of the three Republican candidates for governor, one has been the most successful in gathering business support. But can he defeat the big name in the race?

The president of a local teachers' union writes that there's a frenzy in St. Louis to open charter schools, no matter if they violate the law or the public opposes their expansion.

A memo sent to tour officials lays out new requirements spanning from nutrition and dining to other amenities for players and their caddies and families.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.29% for the week ended Nov. 23 — down from 7.44% the prior week.

A beloved movie theater in St. Charles reopened this weekend, after having to shut down because of a fire. "We get to see the community come in and thank us and be thankful that this kind of establishment is back open," Anthony Nolen, co-owner of St. Andrews Cinema, said. After a fire in 2019, the St. Andrews Cinema had holes in the roof which allowed rain in. Vandals frequented the abandoned space, causing damage. Plus, the new owners said people were living inside the closed St. Charles theater. "That…

David Oscarson's high-end pens are manufactured in a shop south of London, England, and sold to a loyal clientele that includes collectors. A Fountain goes for $6,400 and a Roller Ball version sells for $6,200.

Dan Robb was the bankers association vice chair in 2020 and chair-elect in 2021. He became involved in the national trade group because of his work with the Missouri Bankers Association. He was that group’s chairman from 2014 to 2015.

This is a missive from someone who has experienced and greatly enjoyed the bounty of Thanksgiving for many decades.

The new vendor is the second food-truck-turned-brick-and-mortar purveyor to open inside the brewery in recent years.

The theater site went up for auction Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 with a starting bid of $1.25 million.

Chesterfield-based Linxup, a provider of GPS tracking technology for fleets, has secured $50 million in debt financing.

Saint Louis University plans to hire 20 new faculty members in geospatial roles in the next three years, significantly boosting its staff in an industry that has been a focus for both the university and broader St. Louis region.

The section of the former St. Louis Mills mall occupied by outdoor retailer Cabela’s will go on the auction block next week, but the store will remain open.

The company was started in 1966 by Richard and Anita Nix as a home meal replacement business. It eventually turned into a small café and has today grown to be the region’s largest caterer.

St. Louis County leaders voted to approve a $128 million budget for Bi-State Development, the organization that operates Metro Transit, in a 6-1 vote during a Tuesday afternoon council meeting. St. Louis County Councilmember Ernie Trakas was the only member Tuesday to vote against a bill to fund Bi-State Development's budget. The South County Republican argued the agency still needs to do better to improve poor service. "It is reckless of this body to pass this bill tonight and I will be voting…

The union for Southwest Airlines Co. pilots will open "strike centers" as negotiations for a new contract continue.

The reversal comes after OpenAI's board members were replaced, a move supported by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Once a rising star of St. Louis' startup scene, the company's sudden downshift took a toll on its founders, who had to tell staff "it's going to suck for a while." But now it's on the rebound, in part because of the cuts it was forced to make.

Maplewood-based startup Engagedly Inc., which provides software aimed at helping companies manage their workforce, has expanded its technology with an acquisition.