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As inflation increases, this St. Louis economist explains what it might mean for you
Senior health startup that raised $100M expands C-suite with new hire
'Just the beginning': Cultivation Capital reflects on a decade of startup investments. Here's what's next for the St. Louis firm.
Cultivation Capital has spent the past decade becoming St. Louisβ most prolific venture capital firm, amassing an investment portfolio of more than 150 startups. With an initial focus on closing an investment gap for software firms in St. Louis, Cultivation Capital has expanded its investment thesis since its founding, launching into new industries and geographies.
St. Louis County executive offers proposals on how to spend federal ARPA money
In a Monday public briefing, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced his administration's recommendations for how to spend $83 million in federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, based on community input.
That process was carried out through seven town hall meetings and a survey, which Page said more than 3,000 people participated in.
In the survey, officials asked residents to rank spending priorities like health care, infrastructure, homelessness, access to mental health services,β¦
U.S. mortgage rates hit 5%
St. Louis education foundation names new executive director
Family Business Profile: Third, fourth generations help expand product line at Volpi Foods
Volpi Foods is a St. Louis institution, known for its cured meats and sliced cheeses. In recent years, the company has expanded its reach in grocery stores around the country and has opened multiple manufacturing and production facilities in the St. Louis area.
Volpi Foods is still family owned and operated after 120 years in business, with Lorenza Pasetti, the great niece of Volpiβs founder, serving as CEO since 2002.
The company was founded by John Volpi in 1902, a few years after his arrivalβ¦
Centene board member appointed in shakeup resigns, cites need to 'refresh approach to leadership'
The Clayton-based managed health care provider's board member, who was appointed In January as part of a deal with an activist investor, said in a resignation letter that "Centene needs to refresh its approach to leadership" and that she is "not confident that meaningful changes will be made timely, if at all." Her resignation comes weeks after the appointment of new CEO Sarah London.
St. Louis 11th Ward Alderwoman Sarah Wood Martin resigns
Sarah Wood Martin, the alderwoman for St. Louis' 11th Ward, has resigned from her position of five years, effective Monday.
In a news release, Wood Martin said her resignation comes from the passing of Proposition R on April 5. In addition to turning over ward redistricting to a citizens' commission, Proposition R strengthens conflict-of-interest regulations for the Board of Aldermen.
"Unfortunately, under the provisions of Proposition R, I must make a choice," she wrote. "I cannot continue myβ¦
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri names chief program officer
Plan to eliminate vacant properties in St. Louis moves to Senate
A new plan to help eliminate vacant properties in St. Louis got a thumbs up from the Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday.
House Bill 2218, sponsored by Rep. Michael OβDonnell, R-Oakville, passed on an 111-13 vote.
Aging eyesores can be seen in almost every part of St. Louis. There are nearly 25,000 vacant properties, according to data from the city.
The bill would change the way buildings with unpaid taxes are sold at auction, and add penalties and regulations requiring owners toβ¦
IT staffing firm expands with acquisition of local competitor
Inflation hits some St. Louis Easter treats
Treats for your Easter holiday may cost a bit more this year. The price of kitchen staples like milk, flour and butter are all up. Inflation is impacting everyone, from the at-home baker to pastry shops to chocolatiers.
Let's start with the good news, St. Louis-based Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate and Bissinger's secure their ingredients years in advance so the good news is your Easter bunnies will be the same price as last season.
"Because Easter is like a revolving target, it's really become aβ¦