The underdogs just keep on winning.
In the second round of our friendly, bracket-style challenge, the lower seeds won in five of the eight matchups. That continues a trend from first round, which included the lower seeds winning in 11 of the 16 matchups. The biggest upsets in the second round included wins by No. 15 GiftAMeal over No. 2 Geneoscopy and No. 19 Honeymoon Chocolates topping No. 3 Capacity.
While the underdogs have piled up the wins so far in this yearβs Inno Madness, top-seededβ¦
The eight-month renovation, which revamped all 200 of the hotelβs rooms and suites, along with the common areas, was custom-designed for the St. Louis hotel with a design influenced by the Mississippi River and the St. Louis Blues
Metal recycling company Alter Trading Corp., one of the St. Louis region's largest privately held companies, has expanded with the acquisition of two Illinois recycling businesses.
The 2023 St. Louis Cardinals season is projected to produce $350.2 million in economic activity in St. Louis this year, according to an annual analysis produced by economic development group Greater St. Louis Inc. and tourism agency Explore St. Louis.
Located in Des Peres, the 1.1 million-square-foot mall next month will open three stores and a new food concept, with an additional three retailers set to open in the summer, according to a press release.
Jay Morris, managing partner of Gordon & Reesβ St. Louis and Kansas City offices, said there remains a demand for medical malpractice work despite βtort reformβ legislation that Missouriβs legislature has adopted.
St. Louis-based agriculture technology startup Eiwa, which has provided a data management platform used by seed companies, plans to expand its commercial operations after closing on a Series A funding round.
An existing gas station will be demolished and a new one built at a prominent corner in south St. Louis County under a plan from the siteβs new owner.
Andrew Taylor, executive chairman of car rental giant Enterprise Holdings, and his wife, Barbara, continued their family's support of Washington University with a $15 million gift to establish a center to support student success.
Through its annual Best Places to Work Awards program, the St. Louis Business Journal has been recognizing top workplaces in the St. Louis region for more than 20 years. Over the course of that time, companies and organizations have offered a slew of benefits and perks to employees.
Commerce Bank, with more than 1,000 employees locally and $1.5 billion in annual revenue, has put a focus on creating a culture that is embraced and appreciated by its employees.
βWe set out to serve a greater purpose than just originating mortgages,β Joe Bayer Jr., CEO, said. βWe truly want to be involved with and have a positive impact on the communities we serve. Giving back as a company and providing each employee the opportunity to give back individually is just one way we can do that.β
Bethesda Health Group, among the region's largest nonprofit organizations, offers a number of perks to its more than 1,000 employees across the region.
Most school districts saw minimal changes in enrollment from last school year to the 2022-2023 school year. But for a few schools, like Ferguson-Florissant School District and Pattonville School District, enrollment changed by nearly 500 students.