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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,…

The cuts are sizable, representing nearly 20% of the firm's headcount, and come amid concerns in the startup and technology spaces about an economic downturn.

The new St. Louis-area location for Shake Shack, the burgers-and-milkshakes chain founded by St. Louis native Danny Meyer, follows restaurant-industry pandemic trends by including a drive-thru.

With the help of past winners, the St. Louis Business Journal reviewed nearly 150 nominations and selected the 2022 class of Most Influential Business Women.

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…

After beginning construction last year on a $100 million project in St. Charles County, fiber network company i3 Broadband is now targeting additional areas in the region for its internet service.

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…

Office space in Clayton is filling up for the first time in the pandemic. In downtown St. Louis, meanwhile, vacancy is rising, up over a year ago.

As employers fight for talent in the Covid-19 era job market, salaries are soaring. The trend is causing headaches for businesses — and not just because of the cost. Here's what's happening in the St. Louis area.

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…

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…

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…

The high court’s decision to not hear Bayer’s appeal could lead to potentially billions of dollars in damages against the corporation, with its crop science headquarters in St. Louis.

Anchor institutions, investors and individuals must deposit capital in locally owned, locally focused banks that are committed to shared prosperity. The banks, in turn, invest in underserved areas to create opportunities for families.

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…

SteadyMD said the acquisition will help streamline the process to license its own clinicians across its 50-state footprint while also creating a new revenue stream.

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page's administration on Monday released three subpoenas it received from the U.S. Attorney's Office, saying they requested information on 14 businesses that applied for pandemic aid.

Bayer AG said it was the fourth consecutive trial win for the company, giving it a “winning record at trial.”

A St. Louis-based commercial real estate firm has hired an industrial veteran with 30 years of industry experience.

The local nonprofit behind annual film events including the St. Louis International Film Festival has named a new executive director.