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Sen. Belt: Nearly $75,000 Slated for Cahokia Heights to Aid in Economic Recovery

3 years 2 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – To promote economic welfare and ensure residents have support, the City of Cahokia Heights was awarded nearly $75,000 in relief grants thanks to advocacy from State Senator Christopher Belt. “Funding our communities allows local governments to support families and businesses,” said Senator Belt (D-Swansea). “These grant funds awarded to Cahokia Heights will help develop and implement plans to address the pandemic’s impact and provide meaningful steps forward for an equitable recovery.” Through the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery program, Cahokia Heights will receive $74,840 to help economic development organizations improve plans to promote economic recovery. RISE empowers local governments to create meaningful plans with a focus on specific initiatives and investments that support recovery from the pandemic. The grants are funded through ARPA and will help improve the quality of life for community members by taking

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Raw data and lots of it: Inflation trends in various categories of goods and services

3 years 2 months ago
Where have I been all day? Well, I woke up a little late and found nothing interesting in the news. The queen is still lying in state. The Russian army is still inexplicably incompetent. The FBI is still issuing subpoenas to the 1/6 rioters. Railroad owners are still threatening to shut down the entire country's ...continue reading "Raw data and lots of it: Inflation trends in various categories of goods and services"
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New Hotel in Clayton to Break Ground Tuesday

3 years 2 months ago
From KSDK:  South Central Avenue in Clayton will become home to hotel and condo sites as part of a development project that has a $100 million bottom line. A new AC Hotel by Marriott is on the way. The groundbreaking ceremony was set to take place at 10:30 Tuesday morning. The hotel will be erected […]
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Nonresidential Construction Pros Shrug Off Recession Fears

3 years 2 months ago
From Construction Dive:  Dive Brief: Nonresidential contractor confidence rose in August and backlog held steady as builders shook off fears of a looming recession, according to Associated Builders and Contractors, despite evidence the Federal Reserve will need to escalate its war on inflation even more via ever higher interest rates. The ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, […]
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Duck Pluckers Sparks "Flood: of Donations: Record $203,000 Raised for AMH Ambulance in13th Annual Event

3 years 2 months ago
ALTON – The deluge of rain that arrived during the 13 th annual Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners & Fish Hookers Ball on Sept. 10 was nothing compared to the flood of generosity by the community. The Alton Memorial Hospital Services Foundation easily set a record with $203,000 raised – at least 50 percent more than any other year. “On behalf of the entire EMS staff, we would like to say thank you to our sponsors, donors, and everyone who contributed to the Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners, and Fish Hookers Ball,” said AMH EMS manager Jason Bowman. “This event would not have been a success without your continued support.” A humid Saturday evening at NILO Farms in Brighton turned into thunder, lightning, wind and rain around 8 p.m., but auctioneer Mark Harman kept the live auction going without a stop, and the donations continued at a record pace. More than 350 people attended the event, which included the ever-popular Homer Clark Quail Flush Championship,

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Construction Firms Turn to Untapped Labor Pools Amid Workforce Shortage

3 years 2 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal: Although workforce challenges in construction are hardly new, some in the industry report success with recruiting from different labor pools and thinking about workforce needs more holistically. A recent workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk Inc.(Nasdaq: ADSK) found 93% of construction firms report having open […]
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