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As auto manufacturers shift to an all-electric vehicle future, St. Louis-area auto dealers are investing millions to prepare for the inevitable change in how they do business. For some, that could include becoming the gas stations of the future.

A food industry redistributor that's one of the St. Louis area's largest privately held companies has made some changes to its executive team.

The first month of legal recreational cannabis pushed Missouri sales to nearly $103 million. The state may be the fastest in the U.S. to reach $1 billion in annual sales.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.73% for the week ended March 9 — up from 6.65% the prior week.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg made the announcement Sunday.

The new office of St. Louis-based marketing firm Elasticity was intended to be as eclectic as the Grand Center Arts District that surrounds it.

Considered the league’s biggest success in its shortened 2020 season, Sunday’s boisterous crowd suggests the Battlehawks are on that trajectory again in 2023. A league executive said the Battlehawks are already outpacing financial targets.

Silicon Valley Bank's failure has sent shockwaves across the U.S. startup scene and has left founders scrambling to secure funds for payroll and other expenses. One St. Louis startup was forced to act quickly. Another is thankful it didn't borrow large sums from the institution.

Pihl captured attention for opposing subsidies for further expansion of innovation district Cortex, a stance from which St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones eventually distanced herself.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday appointed nine members of the city's first Reparations Commission. The group will look at how to deal with economic injustices, brought on by “slavery, segregation, and racism.” Previously, city leaders made clear those selected must represent different backgrounds, including at least one civil rights advocate, a clergy member, an attorney, someone in academics, a public health professional and a young person. The following nine members were chosen: Will…

The Des Peres financial giant blamed “increased market volatility, economic uncertainty and the rising interest rate environment.” But it also had record net new assets in 2022.

Lt. Col. Troy Doyle – who accused St. Louis County Executive Sam Page in a lawsuit of passing him over for chief because he is Black – is retiring from the St. Louis County Police Department. The trial for Doyle’s discrimination lawsuit is scheduled for 2024. “It’s time,” he said. “I’ve dedicated almost 31 years to the residents of St. Louis County and I’m very proud of the work I’ve done and the things I’ve been able to accomplish. “I’m most proud of being a partner…

The properties at the high-profile intersection are in the Forest Park Southeast historic preservation review area, necessitating government approval for demolition.

There indeed is something extremely precious about “true” old friends – the ones who one knows are with them no matter what.

Due to continued demand, seating capacity will be expanded for the St. Louis Battlehawks home opener. The XFL announced on Friday that it will expand seating to the 400 level for the team's Sunday game against the Arlington Renegades at the Dome at America's Center. In February, the league released season ticket memberships for seats in the 300-level after high demand. Single-game tickets for the 400-level went on sale Friday and are priced at $18. The reimagined XFL launched in mid-February…

Some physician groups in St. Louis have seen big changes in the past year.

Debbie Njai worked for three years at a Creve Coeur-based staffing firm as a recruiter and account manager. She resigned in 2014 and visited Gambia for a few months to get to know her father’s side of the family. When Njai returned home, her twin brother who managed the Little Caesars Collinsville location said the family business needed help.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s chief trial assistant has resigned after less than two years on the job. Marvin Teer – a former St. Louis City Court Judge who handled traffic cases – will be leaving at the end of the month. The Circuit Attorney’s Office issued a statement, which read:  “Judge Marvin Teer has been an invaluable leader at the CAO, and has led his team with integrity. Judge Teer will continue to be an asset to the office and as the office transitions his role,…

Proposals for the area include mixed-use developments, ranging from the construction of a community market or hotel, to the expansion of the neighborhood's existing businesses.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week visited St. Louis-area business groups, just as he's attracted waves of publicity over his effort to oust St. Louis' embattled prosecutor, Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.