stLouISTMember of Blues' ownership team named chair of distilling firm
Facing class-action litigation from shareholders after its stock price tanked this year, MGP Ingredients names an interim CEO and a new chair.
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From the publisher: A book that tells the story of St. Louis business
The St. Louis Business Journal takes great pride in presenting our annual Book of Lists, the region’s only compilation of industry lists that features the top companies and business leaders throughout the metro area.
LA Rams appeal practice facility ruling
The Los Angeles Rams have appealed a state court's rejection of its attempt to force into arbitration a case involving the future of the former Rams Park practice facility in Earth City.
Mike Kehoe names Highway Patrol superintendent
Missouri Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe on Thursday named a Highway Patrol superintendent.
Movie theater reopens nearly 5 years after sudden closure
A movie theater that closed at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has reopened under new ownership.
Brewery hit with eviction suit
The owner of a shopping center in Eureka is pursuing eviction of a local brewery, alleging it owes more than $145,000 in back rent.
From the editor: A book that represents the true definition of 'business community'
This year's St. Louis Business Journal Book of Lists exhibits images of people photographed throughout the year for bringing character to the region's business community.
Drebes: Why Kehoe's likely to seize St. Louis police, plus his other first goals
Dave Drebes writes about why Missouri's next governor is likely to prevail in putting control of St. Louis police under a state board. Plus, Drebes details Kehoe's other initial priorities.
Head of St. Louis agency acquires national PR network
The network provides services to mid-size independent public relations agencies, or those generating between $1 million and $10 million in annual revenue.
Law firm to relocate downtown office
A law firm is relocating its headquarters from one downtown St. Louis tower to another.
Wesley Bell refiles petition to remove Councilman Dennis Hancock over nepotism hire
In his final days in office, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has refiled a quo warranto petition seeking to remove Dennis Hancock from the St. Louis County Council over a nepotism hire earlier this year.
In a press conference, Bell said Hancock engaged in a coverup to avoid the punishment for Missouri's nepotism law, which requires an elected official to forfeit their position. Bell's office previously dropped a similar quo warranto petition to continue the investigation.
The…
Bill targeting Missouri’s ‘puppy mill problem’ returns ahead of 2025 legislative session
A Democrat from St. Ann is once again pushing for legislation placing more restrictions on commercial dog breeders, though it faces long odds thanks to resistance from pet stores and large agriculture operations.
A bill that would regulate commercial animal breeders is awaiting the 2025 legislative session — though its sponsor predicts pushback from pet stores and large agriculture operations.
State Rep. Doug Clemens, a Democrat from St. Ann, filed the bill last year and unsuccessfully tried…
Nippon Steel pushes back U.S. Steel acquisition date
President Biden has less than two weeks to make a decision about whether to approve the deal.
Trail district buys railroad land for $3M extension after 6 years of negotiations
Great Rivers Greenway had been negotiating with Union Pacific Railroad and federal officials for the last six years in an effort to convince the railroad to officially abandon a small portion of land that will be turned into the greenway extension.
Do you know a thriving family business in St. Louis? Submit your nomination now
The St. Louis Business Journal is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Family Business Awards, which recognize family-owned companies that are navigating financial success, overcoming challenges and making an impact in the St. Louis region.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, July 20. Submit yours here.
The program will award companies in several different categories based on the number of generations of ownership. Winners will be selected by the St. Louis Business Journal's…
National coffee chain opens first city store
The chain has more than a dozen locations across the metro area, but this will be the first within city limits.
St. Louis firm chosen to make drugs that face shortages
The API Innovation Center, the St. Louis-based nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain for pharmaceutical ingredients, has selected local firm Sentio Biosciences to manufacture drugs used in anesthesia.
Jay Ashcroft says he won’t seek office again after 8 years as Missouri secretary of state
Eight years marked by fights over ballot language, investment rules and library funding is enough for the Republican who tried to follow his father’s footsteps into the governor’s mansion
Mall owner takes full ownership of three malls, including one in St. Louis
The owner already owns many of the malls in the St. Louis region. Now it takes full ownership of one of the biggest.
Planned Parenthood discusses latest ruling in Missouri Amendment 3 litigation
Planned Parenthood is speaking out after a Missouri judge ruled the state’s near total abortion ban is unenforceable.
However, the providers still can’t resume abortion care.
While Planned Parenthood said this is progress, the judge still upheld one pretty large barrier to being able to provide abortion care again, which could mean there won't be access until the case is over.
“We know that in November the voters, overwhelmingly said they wanted abortion access to be restored in the state,”…