BizJournal 💲📰
St. Louis sets out to attract more Afghan refugees with a familiar strategy
St. Louis has the largest Bosnian population in the United States. Now leaders want to do the same thing with Afghan refugees.
"Anyone from any corner of the earth can come to America and become an American," Mojda Sidiqi said, referencing a photo of herself at 9 years old.
Born in Kabul, Sidiqi outlined her own experience immigrating from Afghanistan, as stakeholders — led by Arch Grants founder Jerry Schlichter — unveiled a new plan Wednesday to market St. Louis to current Afghan refugees…
Nine PBS names new chief content officer
In Ronnie's Plaza shopping center, Savoy Properties sees potential for new development
Gannett to stop Saturday print editions at 136 newspapers, including Springfield News-Leader
The nation’s largest newspaper chain is discontinuing Saturday print editions starting March 5 at more than half of its newspapers nationwide, saying it will instead offer “new, additional benefits” including expanded access to online editions.
Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI) told staff in an email on Wednesday that it is “introducing a new Saturday experience in 136 of our markets which transitions from delivering the Saturday print edition to providing exclusive access to the full Saturday…
Lathrop GPM appoints a partner in charge of St. Louis-area office
Drebes: Term limits may hurt Missouri, but don't expect them to be lifted
It's cheaper to buy than rent in St. Louis, except in these 3 counties
World News in Clayton closing
'If we don’t innovate, we won’t exist': How St. Louis banks are dealing with technological change that's much bigger than online deposits
Chicago-based Asian and Latin restaurant to open first St. Louis location
St. Louis-based appliance parts distributor Marcone expands with Chicago acquisition
Longtime leader of St. Louis arts organization to exit
Want your commercial real estate project recognized? Here's how you can do that.
Mercy requires upgraded masks as CDC considers changing mask guidance
Consumer groups reach 'benefits' agreement, drop opposition to merger that includes St. Louis bank
McBride buys JFK High School from Fontbonne for new $51M subdivision
After acquiring a managed care firm, Centene appoints one of its executives chief transformation officer
Midas opens new $25M hotel, its first in Los Angeles market
St. Louis police chief postpones retirement
John Hayden will remain St. Louis’ Chief of Police until further notice as the search for his replacement continues, KSDK has learned.
Sources familiar with the negotiations said Hayden formally agreed this week to continue serving as chief beyond his Feb. 23 retirement date he announced in September. He has been at the helm for four years.
The move follows remarks Mayor Tishaura Jones made in recent weeks about the finalists for the job – one of whom has a pending discrimination lawsuit against…