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PERSPECTIVE: St. Louis Regional Freightway Advances the Bi-State Region

11 months 1 week ago
by Dennis Wilmsmeyer, Executive Director, America’s Central Port When established in 2014, the St. Louis Regional Freightway was tasked with some specific goals. Topping the list was enhancing and optimizing the region’s freight network, while strengthening modal flexibility, and raising awareness about the area’s global connectivity and ideal positioning for manufacturing and logistics businesses. Fast […]
Dede Hance

Alton's Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy Outlines New Brand and Goals

11 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Mississippi Valley Christian School recently announced its decision to rebrand as Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy, and Administrator Tim Lee breaks down what this means for the school. Located at 2009 Seminary Street in Alton, the school serves students from preschool through high school. They offer a Christ-centered education for families across the Riverbend region. Lee emphasized that the changes are an opportunity to sustain the school for years to come. “We have been discussing what we need to do for sustainability in the future. We want to honor the heritage that we have,” Lee said. “With change comes fear. People fear what that change looks like. It’s not going to be the same that it always was, because the last time I came here, we were going bankrupt and going to not be existing at this point. So there are changes that we’re going to make and we’re going to make intentionally. Doesn’t change our mission. Doesn’t

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Worker Wellness Blog: Do Not Repeal OSHA

11 months 1 week ago
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
Dede Hance

Alberici’s Jose Garcia Brings Forum View From Mountaintop

11 months 1 week ago
When Jose Garcia, president of Alberici Constructors summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, his biggest exhilaration wasn’t in achieving a personal goal. Rather, he said, his sense of accomplishment came from knowing that he had completed the climb with a cadre of close friends. Garcia was the speaker for Construction Forum’s kickoff event for 2025, which […]
Tom Finan

How Bad are Problems in St. Louis Grant Programs for North Side?

11 months 1 week ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Mayor Tishaura O. Jones made a rare appearance at the Board of Aldermen late last year to assure members that reported problems with a North Side grant program were temporary and that mistakes would be corrected. “We have every intention of making sure these dollars are spent with integrity,” Jones said. […]
Dede Hance

Mixed Report for Residential Construction Employment Growth

11 months 1 week ago
From Yield Pro:  The Employment Situation Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that the economy experienced modest overall employment growth in January. While the employment levels for 3 of the 4 multifamily-related job categories we track were reported to be higher than the revised levels reported for last month, adjustments to the […]
Kacey Crawley

Allen Foster Begins Career With Alton Police Department

11 months 1 week ago
ALTON — The Alton Police Department has welcomed its newest member, Officer Allen Foster, who was officially sworn in by Chief Jarrett Ford. Foster will begin his training at the Illinois State Police Academy on Feb. 16, 2025. Chief Ford expressed enthusiasm about Foster's potential contributions to the community. "We’re excited to see him grow in his new career and serve the Alton community with dedication and integrity," Chief Ford said. As Foster embarks on this important step in his law enforcement career, the community is invited to congratulate him and extend their support.

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DMG Investments Proposes Apartments at Forest Park & Vandeventer

11 months 1 week ago
From Next STL:  DMG Investments of New York City is proposing a 7-story apartment building, dubbed “Air St. Louis” on the vacant lot at 3901 Forest Park Ave and Vandeventer across from Ikea currently owned by CORTEX. A $25M zoning-only building permit application was submitted last August. We’ve gotten a first look via documents submitted […]
Kacey Crawley