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The Lists you will read in this year's Book of Lists, and that you read in each weekly edition of the St. Louis Business Journal, are more than just a roster of names and numbers in sequential order. Collectively, they are a catalog of St. Louis business, a representation of the depth and scale of a metro area that remains the economic engine of Missouri. They paint a picture of a region as seen through the lens of its business community — its leaders, both in stature and wealth; the organizations…

St. Louis Business Journal takes great pride in presenting our annual Book of Lists, the region’s only compilation of industry lists that features the top companies and business leaders throughout the metro area. These lists provide a quick but thorough snapshot of the companies and people you need to reach. It’s business information and a market intelligence tool that continues to set the high standard you expect from St. Louis’ leading source of business news, information and analysis.  The…

Note: Below is the researcher's note from the Business Journal's 2022-23 Book of Lists, which is being delivered to subscribers this week in place of our weekly issue. The Book of Lists is a compilation of the Lists we publish throughout the year and is arguably the best resource for the St. Louis business community as a whole. Each year, we set out to make our List program the best it can be. In 2022, we did this in a few ways. One way: we added more Lists. In 2021, we evaluated the trends…

The decision follows other setbacks for Centene, including the loss of major California work and Medicaid over-billing claims.

KC Custom Hardwoods is embarking upon a nationwide expansion plan, including St. Louis, that will start with a showroom in South Johnson County.

Nick Akers, who founded a St. Louis startup in the early 2000s, is on the hunt for his next business venture. He's launched a "search fund," with the help of a Swiss firm, to find a business to purchase.

The location is just the company's fourth location nationwide, though capital from one of the world's biggest investors will fuel further growth.

Illinois lost 104,437 residents during the year ended July 1, the third-worst performance among U.S. states, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday. Missouri gained 8,134 residents, according to the estimates, the 22nd-best performance. The Illinois Policy Institute, a free-market think tank, said Illinois continues to see a natural increase in population as births outpace deaths, "but by an increasingly narrow margin." "It also is gaining residents from abroad," it…

Stifel said its acquisition adds to the capabilities of its investment banking arm, which has worked on roughly 700 M&A and fundraising deals since 2010.

The former owner of the controversial Reign nightclub, which the city shut down due to crime issues, is now working for the city’s top prosecutor. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner hired Dana Kelly in August to be an administrative assistant. She’s paying her $50,000. But, what specifically Kelly is doing for Gardner’s office is unclear. Gardner’s Assistant Circuit Attorney Andrew Gilfoil cited the Sunshine law’s personnel clause as a reason to withhold Kelly’s job description…

A broker involved in the deal said the Metro East rental submarket reports 95.9% occupancy, with 4.3% growth over the last year. "Fundamentals like these continue driving investment in multifamily opportunities."

Britons who protested its expansion saw a for-profit outsider with ambitions that could weaken the NHS.

Current plans call for more than 60 events focused on different technology topics at venues across the region.

“Research suggests that culturally responsive pharmacies are important staples in communities of color, because they bridge trust in health care,” Marcus Howard, the owner of St. Louis' newest, Black-owned pharmacy, said.

Electrical Components International Inc. (ECI), a Creve Coeur-based manufacturer of wire harnesses and electrical components, said Wednesday it is acquiring a Norwood, Massachusetts, firm.

E.W. Scripps Co. is launching a sports division called Scripps Sports to leverage its fast-growing TV network business and group of local stations.

The project by Green Street Real Estate Ventures follows a $41 million apartment project completed by the same developer last month.

Under the executive's leadership, the investor expanded its portfolio and has been instrumental in launching and funding St. Louis startups that achieved significant exits.

Thursday brings a drastic and dangerous weather change. An arctic blast arrives Thursday morning that will drop our temperatures from the middle 30s early in the day to the single digits by the evening. Some light rain will be possible early before it quickly changes to snow as the arctic front passes through the St. Louis area from late morning through the early afternoon. A brief burst of snow is expected Thursday afternoon as the bitter cold air blasts into the area. Winds will increase through…