A local group has the vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis under contract, business group Greater St. Louis Inc. and city development agency St. Louis Development Corp. said Thursday.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: One of St. Louis’ most iconic art deco buildings could be sold to a new owner if the federal government signs off on the deal struck this summer in bankruptcy court. Webster Groves-based Owen Continental, the owner of the cream white Continental Life Building in Grand Center, filed for chapter 11 […]
Rep. Deb Lavender called for an override of a $2.5 million cut to a program that investigates seniors’ complaints of abuse and neglect in nursing homes.
ELSAH/GRAFTON - The QEM Fire Protection District Auxiliary will host their annual fish fry to raise money for the fire department. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, community members can enjoy fish dinners, sandwiches and desserts at the QEM Fire Protection District, located at 14905 Elsah Road in Grafton. There are also several raffles available. The money raised will help the auxiliary provide meals and equipment for the firefighters. “It’s one of our biggest fundraisers to help raise funds to support the firefighters,” said Heather, who organized the event. “We try to help with getting the firefighters things they need.” The auxiliary regularly provides meals and drinks when the firefighters are on extended call fires. Heather said one meal costs about $150 to provide. While the QEM Fire Protection District funds the buildings and trucks, the auxiliary raises money for extra equipment, including leaf blowers and brush gear.
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Federal Aviation Administration is giving St. Louis Lambert International Airport $29.1 million in sustainability grants and a $20 million discretionary grant for infrastructure resiliency improvements, the Department of Transportation announced last week. “We invest in our future – enhancing safety, improving sustainability and ensuring our infrastructure meets the needs […]
ALTON – The Alton Black Alumni Association continues to make a significant impact in the community through its annual golf tournament and reunion. The event serves as a key fundraiser for the Leo C. Cox Memorial Scholarship, which awards $1,000 per year for up to four years to selected students. In 2023, the association introduced a new $500 scholarship to further support educational pursuits. Since its inception, the scholarship has recognized several deserving students: Maika Miller (2016), A'Miracle Gray (2017), Alianna Kottabi (2018), Daijia Robinson (2019), Nina Womack (2020), Trinity Ingram (2021), Kamren Mason-El (2022), Stephens Isabella (2023), and for 2024, Savanna Brown and Keion Lacey. Rhonda Cox, niece of Leo C. Cox, expressed her family's dedication to continuing his legacy. "My family and I are deeply honored to continue to care for his mission and unwavering commitment to the community. This organization meant a lot to him," Cox stated. Richard Watson, wh
From Offsite Builder: Building a custom home is undoubtedly more efficient when using offsite methods, but not every customer has the time or inclination to undertake a custom project, although they still want high quality and a custom look. To serve these customers, some prefab companies are offering a portfolio of predesigned single-family homes that […]
Saying he wants to be a good neighbor, Side Project Brewing owner Cory King at the city council meeting on Tuesday, pulled his request to rezone an empty lot on Hazel Avenue that he had planned to use as a parking lot for the brewery on Manchester Road. King said there might be a possibility […]
From Construction Business Owner: In the construction industry, too many businesses suffer financially for one simple reason: They are not optimizing their job costing analyses. At its heart, job costing is all about maximizing the value you get from your resources. To know where to focus on improvement, you have to know where and under […]
The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]
On This Day, Sept. 12, 1975 ...Pink Floyd released their ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here.The album featured the nine-part “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” which was a tribute to founding…
Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]
From Leader Publications: Modern Communications, an audio and visual technology installation services company, plans to expand to Jefferson County. The company, also called Modcomm, wants to build a warehouse and office space on a 1.64-acre property at 1700 Gravois Road near Hwy. 30 in High Ridge. Chief Executive Officer Joshua Vautrain spoke at the Aug. […]
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, is a finalist for a 2024 Construction Keystone Award for concrete work on the First Bank new headquarters project in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The new HQ drives modernization and offers transformative spaces for employees and visitors. Tarlton Corp. is a finalist for a 2024 […]
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