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Missouri lawsuit accuses Dollar General of 'deceptive pricing,' seeks restitution

1 month 3 weeks ago
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Missouri lawsuit accuses Dollar General of "unfair and deceptive pricing," seeking restitution for customers who were allegedly overcharged on purchases. The Missouri Attorney General's Office first filed the lawsuit two years ago. A bench trial had been scheduled to begin last week. However, the case has been delayed through a [...]
Joey Schneider

Baltimore’s Billion-Dollar Plans to Reinvent Itself

1 month 3 weeks ago

From New York Times: The city’s population is growing, and homicide rates are at a 50-year low. Local officials are trying to seize on the momentum with redevelopment projects — but not without pushback. For decades, Baltimore struggled with high crime rates and a declining population. From 1950 to 2020, the city’s population shrank from […]

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Tom Finan

The Ultimate 2025 Trick-or-Treating Guide

1 month 3 weeks ago
RIVERBEND - Little monsters love trick-or-treating, and we have the perfect guide of all the best spots in the Riverbend region. Whether you’re looking for traditional community trick-or-treating or fun new trunk-or-treating, there are lots of opportunities throughout the month of October for fall fun! For more information about Halloween events and parades, check out our Ultimate 2025 Halloween Parade Guide . If you have a Halloween event you’d like to see included in this list, email news@riverbender.com . CITY-WIDE TRICK-OR-TREAT TIMES Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 Belleville: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 Brighton: 6–9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 Alton: 6–8 p.m. Bethalto: 6–9 p.m. East Alton: 6–8 p.m. Edwardsville: 12–9 p.m. Godfrey: 6–8 p.m. Hartford: 6–8 p.m. South Roxana: 6–8 p.m. Wood River: 6–8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 Alton: 6–8 p.m.

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Immunophotonics New Leadership “Great News” Says Outgoing CEO

1 month 3 weeks ago
Immunophotonics has a new CEO. "It’s great news for the company - really awesome folks that are putting their reputation on the line to push this through the next phase!" outgoing CEO Lu Alleruzzo told bizblip. Aleruzzo stays on in an advisory capacity, working closely with co-founder and CIO Tomas Hode. New Faces:  CEO Miguel […]

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Boat Planet Selected for Major Marine Industry Trade Show

1 month 3 weeks ago
St. Louis-based boat marketplace Boat Planet has been selected as one of five featured startups to pitch at IBEX, the largest marine industry trade event in the United States. The company will present to hundreds of industry professionals, investors, and stakeholders in Tampa in the coming weeks. "It's going to give us the opportunity to […]

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Capacity continues acquisition streak

1 month 3 weeks ago
Support automation company Capacity completed its thirteenth acquisition with the purchase of Indianapolis-based KLaunch, expanding the company's conversational AI capabilities and strengthening its presence in government, healthcare and nonprofit sectors. "As customer expectations keep rising, KLaunch represents another strategic piece in our compound startup approach – building an omnichannel platform to address the full spectrum […]

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Beauty Brand Startup Secures $10,000 AI Funding

1 month 3 weeks ago
Shades of Color has closed a $10,000 crowdfunding round on Kiva to enhance its AI-powered marketplace for beauty shoppers. The St. Louis-based startup plans to use the funding to expand conversational features and improve visual product recommendations, making online and mobile shopping more intuitive for customers. "We are working to enhance our technology, to add […]

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EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: FinLocker closes Series B extension with MTC participation

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FinLocker completed the final tranche of its $17 million Series B round, with the latest investment led by the Missouri Technology Corporation, a state-backed group supporting emerging technologies. The St. Louis-based company will use the funds to scale business development in the mortgage sector and expand its financial readiness platform for consumers. “We’re using the […]

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DEMIblue Launches Nonprofit; Eyes Canada

1 month 3 weeks ago
Beauty tech company DEMIblue Natural Nails is preparing for international expansion, beginning with Canada. The startup, founded six years ago to provide healthier nail care alternatives free of toxic chemicals, is also launching a nonprofit initiative called DEMIblue Cares. The program will deliver manicures, wellness workshops, and education to breast cancer survivors while using the […]

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