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Formed in 2020, the nonprofit group launched later that year with a series of webinars, because of the coronavirus pandemic. The group opened its doors last fall after the renovation of the Carondolet School.

The former executive director for Metro Transit, which oversees bus, light rail and paratransit across St. Louis region, is set to take the top post at a transit agency in another state.

While the gas and convenience store's representative said the historic building would never be used as a business again, the area around the busy corner, near an exit of Interstate 55, has bustled with business activity in recent years.

The St. Louis startup has purchased a Texas-based firm as part of its push into the home connections business.

St. Louis businesses looking to begin a digital marketing initiative need to make sure they have all their facts straight. The right initiatives could boost their revenues substantially, while the wrong campaigns could be a complete waste of time and money. Demystify the situation and separate fact from fiction with these six digital marketing myths. Myth #1: Hitting digital marketing goals and metrics is all that matters Many businesses use metrics like social media followers, page views, likes…

The real estate startup, which opened its door last December, is a bold move and possibly is on the front end of a trend in which credit unions can boost their revenue.

The Cortex-based biotechnology startup, which has raised more than $200 million from venture investors, has dosed the first patient in a clinical trial for one of its cancer-fighting drugs. The milestone marks the second drug developed by the company to begin clinical trials.

The St. Louis Business Journal has extended the nomination deadline for its 2022 Business of Pride Awards program, which seeks to recognize and celebrate outstanding LGBTQIA+ business leaders and companies who are advocating for inclusion and equality. Submit your nomination before the new March 25 deadline by clicking here. In addition to celebrating members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the Business Journal again hopes to recognize those who are allies leading their teams with an inclusive lens…

When Emily Hemingway moved to St. Louis about a year ago, she didn’t know much about the region. However, in the months that have followed, she’s made herself a recognizable face in St. Louis technology and entrepreneurship communities.

St. Charles officials say a long-planned — but now imminent — massive project at its riverfront will create new regional "landmarks," drawing in even more residents — and maybe even a corporate headquarters.

"We’ve had a place to hang a hat for the last year and have not really aggressively grown that office until now," the group's president said.

The St. Louis Cardinals announced some changes to the 2022 season schedule Wednesday afternoon, including a three-day extension of the regular season. The changes reschedule five Cardinals away games, but the team’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 7, remains unchanged. First pitch will be 3:15 p.m. The five rescheduled road games were originally planned for March 31-April 6. The final day of the season is now scheduled for Oct. 5. "The Cardinals originally scheduled three-game…

The 75,000-square-foot speculative development is designed to accommodate a range of tenants, including those interested in occupying the entire space to those who only want 5,000 square feet.

A St. Louis-based investment firm has committed to fund $1 billion in renewable energy projects around the country over the next three years.

As the plant-based foods startup seeks to expand its product line and distribution, it’s also expanding its footprint. It has established its own headquarters, taking over a facility formerly used by a shuttered restaurant.

Restaurants and chefs in the St. Louis region have not advanced to the next round of the James Beard Awards, the culinary world’s most coveted prize.

The Clayton-based law firm has been adding offices. It now has 16.

The project, targeted for completion in 2025, will reduce capacity by about 500 seats but add features to improve comfort, such as new, bigger seats, as well as accessibility, including added accessible seating, handrails and three elevators.

St. Louis' lawyers in the Rams litigation were entitled to expense reimbursement, in addition to 35% of any winnings. And they've collected, a document shows.