Soaring interest rates, shifting trade strategies and a dwindling labor pool are making it challenging for businesses to succeed today.
But understanding the moving targets is key to navigating the changes. Bank of America leaders recently shared knowledge with local companies about the market during a panel discussion titled “Economic Insights: Cautious Optimism at Mid-Year.”
“There’s no easy button in today’s business world,” said Marilyn Bush, president, Bank of America St. Louis.…
A Utah man is suing a local Super 8 Motel after he said he was turned away because of his service dog, despite a reservation outlining his needs as a paraplegic.
by Joe Blanner and Chip Casteel Let’s start with the bottom line: The St. Louis metro is in what demographers call “demographic winter,” which means that we have more deaths than births and our ratio of seniors to toddlers is positive. The real-world effect of this condition is that we cannot realistically “grow ourselves out […]
The city of Chicago’s Inspector General is back at it, pointing out things are very, very wrong with the Chicago Police Department. Not that anyone needed any reminders. A long history of disinterest in disciplining misbehaving officers has led to everything from an off-the-books black site operation to more than 100 misconduct charges being racked […]
Join us in congratulating Nicholas Hipp, CPD on his well-deserved promotion to Principal at Case Engineering. As the current Manager of Plumbing Engineering, Nicholas brings a wealth of experience to this new role, including 16 years at Case Engineering and numerous accolades. Here are some highlights of his achievements: 2017: Named Engineer of the Year […]
Genesis fans will soon be able to stock their vinyl collection.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will be reissuing 13 of their albums on 180g vinyl, all mixed…
Great Rivers Greenway is looking for local residents to join a committee to help plan and design the new Brickline Greenway in downtown St.Louis. Time is running out for local residents to join a committee that will provide input for the Brickline Greenway, with less than two weeks left to apply. The walking and bike path…
Former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are expressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s candidacy for the White House. The move comes just hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, an address highly anticipated after Saturday’s assassination attempt.…
The amount of investment capital provided to St. Louis firms increased in the second quarter of 2024, thanks to one particularly large deal, according to a new report.
By now it’s well known that workers in the construction industry have one of the highest suicide rates among occupational groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that male construction workers had a suicide rate approximately four times higher than the national average. Contributing factors include work environment, mental health stigma, substance […]
The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned to be freed after 43 years in prison. A circuit court judge ruled last month that Sandra Hemme’s attorneys showed evidence of her “actual innocence,” and an appeals court ruled she should be freed while her case is reviewed. No details have been released on when Hemme will be released.
Verizon is giving away free backpacks at 13 stores in the St. Louis area on Sunday, July 28, in an effort to ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season, and will provide clear backpacks to meet various school district requirements.
(The Center Square) – After signing dozens of books at a children’s education venue in Chesterfield, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson acknowledged increased security after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Andrew Bailey, campaigning for his first full term as Missouri Attorney General, joined Nexstar correspondent Chip Brewster for a one-on-one interview at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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