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4M Building Solutions, the St. Louis-based commercial cleaning and janitorial services company, has expanded its operations in the Northeast with an acquisition.

A recent legal settlement agreed to by the National Association of Realtors leaves Missouri Realtors unsure of what the future holds. The association, which represents about 1.5 million Realtors nationally, announced March 15 that it will settle several antitrust lawsuits, pending court approval. The industry group denied any wrongdoing, but it will pay out $418 million over approximately four years, remove compensation offers from multiple listing services, and require multiple listing service…

AT&T disclosed March 30 that personal data for millions of current and former customers had been posted to the dark web.

David Eichhorn, CEO of NISA Investment Advisors, said it’s an employer’s responsibility to make employees want to be in the office. That’s among the factors why the big investment management firm this month is moving its office within Clayton.

There is a common misconception that anything can be trademarked. Not so. Trademarks, both at the common law and federal registrations, do not exist in a vacuum, but require actual use for some goods or services made available in commerce. In the case of federal registrations, use in interstate commerce is necessary. Attempting to snatch up a witty phrase or topical saying just for the sake of establishing a monopoly over it is impermissible and is regarded as “trademark trafficking” in the…

When Angelica Harris was in the 11th grade, she thought she had a great plan. A competitive golfer and straight-A student, Harris figured she was a shoo-in for a scholarship at an elite university — until she took the ACT. “I got a 16,” Harris recalls. “I was a great student, so my score really shocked me. How could I do so well in the classroom but fail so miserably on a standardized test?” That disconnect, and her determination to improve, led Harris to found Top Tutors For Us, a platform…

Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular way for startups to raise capital quickly and easily in an increasingly challenging fundraising environment. It provides startup founders access to alternative fundraising methods and potential investors who may not have otherwise been available, allowing them to pursue the funding they need to launch and grow their businesses. With the right strategy and preparation, crowdfunding can be a successful and effective way for early-stage startups to secure…

Building a community of fellow business leaders can help you enhance business decision-making and improve your ability to react quickly to unexpected challenges. Associations, networking and industry events can help connect business leaders but might not offer the behind-the-scenes insight and advice you need. On the Anders CPAs + Advisors podcast But Who’s Counting?, business owners, c-suite executives and other leaders from a variety of industries get candid about their worst failures, proudest…

Latch Inc., a smart security firm that last year relocated its operations to St. Louis, has acquired a portfolio of rental units in Boston to launch a new property management division.

Centene Community Ice Center’s hosting this weekend of the NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey regional will bring high-level hockey to the region, while also providing a chance to prepare for an even larger event coming in 2025.

The new operator has been named for the currently vacant restaurant space in the Citygarden sculpture park downtown.

Two developments focused around new pickleball facilities are planned.

St. Louis lawmakers on Friday passed significant changes to the government's liquor license process, a move sought by restaurateurs but initially opposed by some neighborhood groups.

The bill's sponsor acknowledged she did not know how much more the project would need.

Homeschooling families and lobbyists representing public school groups renewed their opposition to a wide-ranging education bill on Thursday, outnumbering advocates who testified during a House committee hearing. The criticism echoed previous concerns with the bill, despite a litany of new provisions added by the Senate designed to win over Democrats and public school advocates. The bill began as an expansion to the state’s K-12 tax-credit scholarship program, called MOScholars, with provisions…

The legislation's sponsor said it was part of an effort to "reduce crime."

The mayor cited "very real and present threats to our revenue."

The 2024 St. Louis Workforce Development Guide is a designed to help both employers and individuals navigate the region's employment services landscape. There are two ways to see all the content. To see the print edition, click here. To see the online special section, click here. At some point, maybe even now, the demand will outpace the supply. I'm talking about people, in particular humans capable of work, who reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area who can fill the increasing volume of…

The lady in the aisle seat said that she had a little boy about 5 years old who is what is now referred to as neurodivergent. He was loving and the parents were scared.

The St. Louis Business Journal staff has compiled listings of major workforce service providers across several sectors. This list features labor-union led training programs. If you feel your organization should be included in these listings, email Editor Erik Siemers at. LABOR UNION-LED TRAINING PROGRAMS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION | ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER Address: 2300 Hampton Ave., St. Louis What it is: The Electrical Connection is a decades-long partnership of the International…