In today’s interconnected world, businesses of all sizes are increasingly engaging in international trade. Whether you’re importing raw materials from Asia, exporting goods to Europe or providing services across borders, one factor that can significantly impact your profitability is foreign exchange.
Yet, despite its importance, foreign exchange often remains an overlooked aspect of business strategy. Understanding how to navigate the complexities of foreign exchange can help you mitigate risks,…
Purchasing an aircraft is a major milestone for many aviation enthusiasts and businesses alike. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced owner looking to upgrade, securing the right financing is a critical step. Aircraft financing has its own unique requirements and challenges, which can be overwhelming for new buyers. Accordingly, Commerce Bank has prepared this article to walk you through everything you need to know.
While aircraft financing shares similarities with other types…
The St. Louis hotel market in 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for owners, developers and investors. Rising interest rates, construction costs and brand-mandated upgrades are pressing concerns, while pent-up demand and a shift toward select-service, dual-brand and extended-stay hotels offer promising growth prospects.
To navigate this landscape effectively, it is crucial to focus on strategic cost control, speed to market and brand compliance. Partnering with a construction firm…
Missouri American Water has continued providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service since 1886. With more than 135 years of experience, the company has become a leader in the water and wastewater industry.
Serving approximately 1.6 million Missourians, we strictly follow regulations that are set by local authorities as well as federal standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). We understand how important water and wastewater service…
The events of the past few years have significantly impacted the consumer experience, resulting in a positive operational shift for businesses in the cold storage market. As this specialized sector continues to grow, a trend report from Colliers anticipates cold storage real estate to experience an increase of 13.2% annually, boosting it to a $95 billion market by 2030.
As consumer spending habits continue to evolve, cold storage distributors remain tasked with maintaining warehousing facilities…
From Construction Review: A new chapter is beginning on the Missouri Riverfront as the KC Current, Palmer Square Real Estate Management and Marquee Development officially break ground on a groundbreaking mixed-use district. The multi-phase, privately funded project will redevelop the waterfront and bring the vibrancy of downtown Kansas City to its riverbank. The $1 billion development comes on […]
From Engineering News Record: Russell “Russ” Burns, chairman and former CEO of Chicago-based design-build and real estate development firm Clayco, who was tapped to lead it at a critical time, died March 20 of cancer, the company said. He was 65. Burns, who had retired from Turner Construction in 2008 as an executive vice president […]
Brinkmann Constructors, in partnership with Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM), recently completed the construction of “The Porter,” a multifamily community located within Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. This 376,000-square-foot multifamily community includes five stories of wood-framed residential apartments with 255 units and two levels of garage parking. Offering one- and two-bedroom layouts, the luxury development features […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis’ Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority has formally purchased the vacant property on the city block directly south of the Railway Exchange Building. The LCRA paid about $2.6 million Friday for the 10 parcels that make up the vacant parking garage and surface lot that comprise the city block. The […]
From Next STL: Building permit data from the first three months of 2025 are concerning. The dollar amount and number of application are down. The dollar amount can be quite lumpy due to large projects dominating. For example there is the $400M Cardinal Glennon Hospital permit application yet to be issued. So analysis of or […]
From Belleville News-Democrat: The historic and now rehabbed Broadview Hotel in East St. Louis opened Friday as the “New Broadview” — a 110-unit apartment building for those over 55-years old. Local officials, developers and affordable housing advocates believe the former hotel’s $44.5 million restoration will serve as an anchor of economic development in the metro-east […]
From Kansas City Star: Before trotting off to their legislative spring break, some members of the Missouri House felt it was important to thumb their noses at their constituents and voted to overturn Missouri’s Proposition A — something that more than 57% of us just passed last November. Their leader, Speaker Jon Patterson, felt compelled […]
SERVICES: Visitation will be at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Thursday, April 3rd, from 1:00 — 3:00 PM, with the service at 3:00 PM. Inurnment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
73, of Festus, MO, passed away March 29, 2025. Visitation Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with Mass to follow at 12:00 PM at Our Lady Church, Festus. Interment Sacred Heart…
Demonstrators gathered in Kiener Plaza, downtown St. Louis, to rally in solidarity with the transgender community in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility
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