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Two tax increases passed and another failed during Tuesday's municipal elections in the St. Louis area. Voters in Dardenne Prairie approved a sales tax increase and voters in Ladue approved a property tax increase. In Kirkwood, however, voters shot down a sales tax increase. The added tax revenue will go toward road repairs in Dardenne Prairie and toward public safety in Ladue. The Kirkwood increase would have gone toward road repairs. The tax increase in Ladue will be a 30-cent increase on each…

St. Louis-based PierianDx, which has developed genomics software aimed at helping health care groups improve medical care, plans to pursue expansion after raising $30 million in financing. New York-based health care investment firm OrbiMed led the startup’s funding round, which includes equity investment and a term loan facility. Other investors in the deal include Health Catalyst Capital, Research Triangle Institute, Inova Health Systems, ATW Partners and SJF Ventures, PierianDx said the financing…

The firm's name will appear along with this national celebrity's name as sponsors of what will be the first college football game hosted at Stan Kroenke's SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

After ensuring the health and safety of his employees, Grupe will now offer a pre-paid three-course dining experience for guests. The three-course meal is offered at $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. A $25 wine or cocktail pairing, or a $15 nonalcoholic pairing can be purchased as well.

An appeals court on Tuesday rejected a bid from the National Football League and Los Angeles Rams to move a trial in St. Louis' relocation lawsuit out of the city.

A nonprofit organization in East St. Louis agreed to pay $100,000 and implement fraud detection and prevention measures to settle a federal investigation.

The merger, in which no money exchanged hands, will lead to the closure of offices in Soulard and The Grove.

The companies, including the iconic brewer, warn of "substantial impacts" if a gas pipeline operated by utility Spire is not allowed to operate past Dec. 13.

BioSTL said Tuesday it has launched the Center for Rural Health Innovation, an initiative that will involve sourcing health technologies from across the globe with the aim of improving health outcomes in rural communities in the region.

One local firm convened a committee to study best-practices around material costs. Another is using the opportunity to brainstorm alternatives with clients. While others fear that despite their efforts, project costs will inevitably surge.

Olin Corp., the Clayton-based manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and ammunition, said Monday that its board approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program to increase the value of its stock. The new 2021 Share Repurchase Program calls for the company to buy back shares of Olin's common stock periodically, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The program has no time limit, and purchases depend on factors including Olin's market price and general market and economic…

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen unveiled the first draft of a new district map, another step in reducing the number of aldermen in the city from 28 to 14. Over the next two months, the Legislation Committee of the Board of Aldermen will hold public meetings to create a new, 14-ward map based on the 2020 Census. In order to make sure the changes are drawn in an equitable and legal way, the board is asking for public input at those meetings. The process, according to the city's website, is as follows:…

More than 75% of St. Louis city employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a press release from the mayor's office Monday. The press release from Mayor Tishaura Jones' office said the data was collected by the city's health department and included civil service employees, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Louis Fire Department. According to the press release, 76.4% of civil service employees are vaccinated, 78% of the police department is vaccinated and…

The largest independent metal coil coater in North America, based in St. Louis with 13 factories nationwide, is expanding its Granite City manufacturing site by 53,000 square feet to meet the higher demand for steel.

Lewis Sheats said he wants to enhance SLU's entrepreneurship program, with plans to focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.

A growing St. Louis-based distiller is planning a $4 million expansion in Bardstown, Kentucky. Lux Row Distillers, owned by St. Louis-based Luxco Inc., is expanding its 18,000-square-foot facility on 1 Lux Row in Bardstown. It will allow for 24-hour-a-day operation and help boost annual production by 75%, according to a news release. The company makes Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, David Nicholson and Blood Oath bourbon brands. The completed project will have 10-barrel warehouses at capacity…

The new executive director has served as regional information and planning disaster program manager for the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas, as well as in an interim leadership post for another region.

A home remodeling firm is opening a new storefront in downtown Kirkwood to encourage people to drop by for home project inspiration and ask questions.

Dierbergs Markets said it will reveal a new store layout Tuesday when it opens its new St. Charles County location. The 71,000-square-foot store, the chain's 26th in the St. Louis area, is located at the southwest corner of Ronald Reagan Drive and Orf Road in Lake St. Louis, adjacent to Lowes in the Shoppes of Hawk Ridge. Dierbergs broke ground on the project in December 2020. “It was an all-in effort to finish the project on time to open by November 2nd," Greg Dierberg, president and CEO of…

Running a business is riddled with must-do tasks that keep the company humming along day to day. But too often, these time-consuming tasks can distract you from focusing on more important things like growing your business. Some business owners are aware of this challenge, but many don’t realize the multitude of opportunities to create operational efficiencies that will free up two of their most valuable assets – time and capital. But, let’s face it, change can be hard. In fact, merely thinking…