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Wells Fargo & Co. reinstates diverse hiring guidelines after formal review

2 years 8 months ago
Wells Fargo & Co., whose brokerage unit Wells Fargo Advisors is based in St. Louis, said Monday that it will reinstate guidelines to interview diverse candidates as part of the company's diversity efforts Aug. 19. The San Francisco financial services business suspended the guidelines in June after the New York Times reported that it was interviewing nonwhite and female candidates for positions that were already filled just to meet the bank’s diversity requirements. “We are recommitting to our…
Mark Calvey

5 ways this bank is committed to being a good corporate citizen

2 years 8 months ago
Commerce Bank takes the role we play in people’s lives seriously. We believe our corporate purpose of helping people focus on what matters most includes our customers as well as our team members, communities and shareholders. To us, being a good corporate citizen is not only the right thing to do, it is fundamental to achieving our mission and purpose, and aligns with our culture and values. Here are five ways we’re committed to generating positive impact in St. Louis and throughout all the markets…
Robert S. Holmes

St. Louis leaders demand change on intersection in front of Ted Drewes after hit-and-run death of high schooler

2 years 8 months ago
St. Louis police are asking for the public's help to find a driver who caused a deadly hit-and-run. 17-year-old Matthew Nikolai was walking to Ted Drewes on Chippewa Street, when he was hit and killed. This happened on a busy Friday night around 8:15, as crowds flocked to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Police say Nikolai was leaving the parking lot of Enterprise Bank and Trust and was heading to the ice cream shop when a truck struck him. That's when he fell into the eastbound lane and another car…
Justina Coronel, KSDK

Trump endorses 'Eric' for U.S. Senate in Missouri

2 years 8 months ago
Former President Donald Trump announced Monday his pick to endorse a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri. Trump endorsed "Eric." Former Missouri Gov, Eric Greitens quickly thanked Trump on Twitter. The other Eric in the race, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, later posted a "thank you" message on Twitter. "There is a BIG Election in the Great State of Missouri, and we must send a MAGA Champion and True Warrior to the U.S. Senate, someone who will fight for Border Security, Election…
Anne Stegen, KSDK

Kummer removed from September St. Louis Board of Aldermen election

2 years 8 months ago
One candidate will not appear on the September special election ballot for president of the St. Louis Board of Alderman. Mark Kummer lost a lawsuit challenging his residency Monday. "Mark Kummer does not meet the qualifications for the office of President of the Board of Alderman," a judge ruled. The lawsuit was filed by Alderman Jack Coatar, who is running to hold the seat vacated by Lewis Reed. Reed resigned in June under a federal indictment issued in May. Reed, former Alderman John Collins…
Mark Maxwell and Anne Stegen, KSDK

Health inequity causes higher rates of illness and financial strain — but we can do something about it

2 years 8 months ago
Among the leadership discussions in the various civic and business organizations in which I am involved, I have noticed a steady increase of discourse around one topic in particular: health equity. I am encouraged by these discussions because health inequities in our community impact all of us. It is crucial that we collaborate across industries, organizations and communities to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes for all. Health equity defined If asked, most of us would agree…
Stephanie Vojicic

United Way of Greater St. Louis launches Flood Relief Fund

2 years 8 months ago
Following historic rainfall and flooding in the St. Louis area last week, United Way of Greater St. Louis has launched a Flood Relief Fund. The fund is set up to help residents across the St. Louis area who were impacted by the flash flooding for immediate and long-term recovery. The Regional Business Council contributed $100,000 to the fund to support the recovery efforts and local agencies helping, according to a news release from United Way. One hundred percent of the money raised will be…
Alli Hebel, KSDK

As XFL returns to St. Louis, its rent for The Dome won't change

2 years 8 months ago
As the XFL plots its return in 2023 under new ownership, changes are afoot in the upstart professional spring football league. The league’s return, which comes after its short-lived 2020 season, includes new branding, teams and coaches. But as the XFL plans to return to St. Louis, one component won’t change: The league’s rent fee at The Dome at America Center
Nathan Rubbelke