From Offsite Builder: The modular housing industry promises efficiency, sustainability and affordability. Yet, despite these considerable advantages, the sector remains curiously obscured in the shadows of its traditional counterparts, with far fewer modular homes built each year than conventional ones. The core issue? A palpable deficiency in effective marketing strategies. I find that the modular […]
From Greek Reporter: Cement-free concrete is a revolutionary material that aims to reduce the environmental impact of traditional concrete by eliminating cement from the mix. Cement production is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so finding alternatives is crucial for sustainable construction. Instead of cement, cement-free concrete uses other binding agents, often derived from […]
From Offsite Builder: If you happen to ask a homebuilding professional how they became involved in the industry, you might hear, “homebuilding found me.” That’s according to Kimberly Mackey, Owner of New Homes Solutions in Tampa, Florida and this statement certainly applies to her. Mackey migrated from a start-up, consumer-direct company (home shopping and delivery) […]
From MRN: P&Z also voted 13-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for this mixed-use building. The CUP should be on the agenda for the next council meeting on July 11. Caledonia Flats is a proposed five-story mixed-use building that would be located at 211 Rush Way in the […]
From The St. Louis American: Affinia Healthcare is one of eight community health centers across the U.S. selected to receive a $30,000 grant to participate in the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) Innovation Incubator. The St. Louis-based community health center will use the funds to develop an urban garden to increase access to […]
Headline CPI came in at -0.7% in June: Now can we please cut interest rates? It sure seems like inflation is well under control. Maybe too much under control? In conventional year-over-year terms, headline inflation in June clocked in at 3.0% and core inflation was 3.3%.
From Next STL: Late last summer, I proposed that the city implement a city-wide bike network using recently awarded Rams Settlement Funds. Eventually, this idea was included among 20 other finalists, rising up as one of the more popular possibilities for use of the windfall, among hundreds of citizen proposals initially submitted. In anticipation of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: On a frigid but sunny day in late November 2023, supporters of the proposed advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis gathered in an open field after making several speeches under a large tent. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and business leaders clutched shovels to turn over dirt at the ceremonial […]
This program represents the full life cycle of entrepreneurship. That's why, in addition to startups, we also celebrate notable exits, and highlight the people, like Jerry Kent, who have not only traveled this entrepreneurial path once, but multiple times.
Peptyde didn't stay in DTC's portfolio for long, as it was acquired in December 2023 by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Invaio Sciences, which focused on using technology to develop new “nature-positive” products that can be used in agriculture.
From Labor Tribune: Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) has announced the addition of four new board members. MOWIT is a non-profit group dedicated to helping women enter and succeed in the local union building trades. The new board members include: Maggie Farrell, diversity and human resource manager for Millstone Weber. Roy Ross, business representative at […]
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