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Family Business Profile: Why Keystone Construction is a case study in design-build construction

2 years 1 month ago
The mark of any successful construction company might be hanging around long enough to see some of its original construction reach the point where it's torn down for redevelopment, a milestone Keystone Construction reached about 18 months ago. The company, founded by President Bill Hardie in 1987, constructed its first office building during its first year in operation. The Shaw Building in Chesterfield, occupied by Tom Shaw Realtors and three other tenants, was so successful that it led to Keystone…
Gloria Lloyd

Target executives say 'significant increase in theft' costing retailer $600M a year

2 years 1 month ago
Target Corp. leaders noted a rise in merchandise theft and how it's impacting profits as the Minneapolis-based retailer announced third-quarter earnings Wednesday. CEO Brian Cornell said Target, like other retailers, has "seen a significant increase in theft and organized retail crime," and as a result, the company is "making significant investments in training and technology that can deter theft and keep our guests and store team members safe." Chief Financial Officer Michael Fiddelke, said inventory…
Brianna Kelly

How to maximize your charitable giving while aligning with your budget and passions

2 years 1 month ago
Total charitable giving in 2021 grew 4% from 2020 to a total of more than $484 billion, according to Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. As needs and donations increase nationwide with inflation on the rise and a potential recession ahead, it’s important to understand your personal goals and desires to ensure your contributions are making a meaningful impact to the causes you care about. Pick your passion With all the options to make an impact, it can be overwhelming…
Abby Wendel

The intersection of cash and impact: A novel approach to advancing company DEI goals

2 years 1 month ago
Last year, Jeffrey Whitford was walking toward his daily step goal in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, and listening to a sustainable business podcast. As head of sustainability and social business innovation at MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Whitford is responsible for finding ways to bring corporate responsibility approaches to life. As he walked, he heard Catherine Berman, CEO of CNote, talk about the women-owned, women-led impact…
Laura Newpoff

'I've lost count': Jana Elementary parents frustrated after conflicting reports over radioactivity at school

2 years 1 month ago
After months of frustration following years of waiting, the Jana Elementary community has even more piled on its plate. A third testing group, SCI Engineering Inc., has determined the levels of radioactivity found at Jana Elementary School are safe. This comes after testing group Boston Chemical Data Corp. found high levels of radioactivity at the school, which has been learning virtually for weeks since. Parents and community members of Jana Elementary School heard the United States Army Corps…
Elyse Schoenig, KSDK