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Safety National Casualty reorganizes C-suite
Midwest BankCentre donates branch building to nonprofit housing group
Why community banks are the best future for banking
What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “a community bank?” Friendly faces? Top-notch service? Whether you use a community bank or not, most associate these concepts with them. But have you ever thought about what a community bank really means or does? They are more than just a trustworthy and friendly place to bank — they are constantly working to make sure your neighborhood is thriving. From donations to sponsorships, to participating in and hosting events that better serve their areas,…
St. Louis software startup Balto lays off about 30 employees
Drive-thru at new St. Louis-area Shake Shack follows pandemic restaurant trends
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CrimeStoppers to offer $10,000 cash reward for tips on downtown car break-ins
On Tuesday, CrimeStoppers announced a new rewards program to crack down on car break-ins in downtown St. Louis.
Greater St. Louis Inc. donated $10,000 to CrimeStoppers to give to anyone who tips off a car break-in downtown. Car break-ins downtown have been more and more frequent recently. According to St. Louis Police, there have been 2,049 car break-ins reported downtown in 2022.
For many of the area's residents, the program is a welcome change. One downtown resident told KSDK her car was broken…
Fiber network company i3 Broadband eyes $300M investment in St. Louis region
St. Louis Personnel Division changes qualifications for city's next police chief
The pool of candidates to become St. Louis’ next police chief just got deeper.
The Personnel Division posted a job description for the city’s next top cop Tuesday afternoon.
It reads, in part, “Applicants must currently have at least 10 years of increasingly responsible professional policing experience, including five years of patrol operations, administrative, or investigative responsibility at the rank of Police Commander or higher. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and…
Clayton office space is filling for first time in pandemic; downtown vacancy rises
A 3% raise may not cut it this year in St. Louis. Here's how much local wages are rising.
New Cooper's Hawk Winery location brings a taste of Napa Valley to St. Peters
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is opening its third location in Missouri on July 5. It will be the company’s 50th location in the country. The restaurant will be at 5300 N. Service Road in St. Peters.
The restaurant features award-winning wines and is designed with Napa Valley’s wine country in mind. Cooper’s Hawk already has a location in Town and Country, but founder and CEO Tim McEnery said he thought it was time to expand.
“We are excited to bring our innovative concept and…
Digital health care resources can boost employee health, improve productivity
The health care industry is experiencing a dramatic transformation. Through new technologies, care is becoming more accessible, customizable and proactive. Health care’s new digital foundation has been accelerated by a growing adoption of telehealth and the ubiquity of devices (85% of Americans have smartphones) offering access to nearly 350,000 health engagement apps and programs.
Innovative technologies provide an opportunity for St. Louis employers to modernize their approach to employee…
IRS mileage rate boosted for business use of a vehicle as gas prices soar
The Internal Revenue Service has some good news for taxpayers who use the federal mileage rate for business use of a vehicle.
With gas prices soaring at the pumps, the IRS has increased the standard business travel reimbursement rate to 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the rate of 58.5 cents that went into effect in January.
The new rate goes into effect on July 1 through December 31. The rate applies for use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck.
Separately, the new rate for deductible medical…
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Bayer's appeal to end Roundup lawsuits
Opinion | How businesses can celebrate Juneteenth with impact
Ted Drewes' Grand Ave. location on ice amid staffing shortages
It's one of the coolest landmarks in St. Louis, but Ted Drewes owners say they can't open their Grand location due to staffing shortages.
"I started out at the Grand Avenue store and love the place. I really really want to get it open, but the dilemma I have is that I barely have enough people to staff this store," owner Travis Dillon said standing outside the Chippewa location. "I just can’t operate the other one and be efficient in both."
Dillon said they're hiring as quickly as possible, but…