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Take Flight Forum Showcased Major Growth, New Routes, Infrastructure Advancements and Collaboration

3 months 2 weeks ago

The St. Louis Regional Freightway welcomed leaders from five of the region’s busiest airports on Nov. 13 for the 2025 Take Flight Forum, where airport directors shared significant operational achievements, economic impacts and major capital investments shaping the region’s aviation landscape. Their insights highlighted a unified, collaborative regional ecosystem experiencing growth and preparing for continued expansion. Mary Lamie, Executive Vice […]

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Kelle Sutton

UMSL’s New School of Engineering Helps Meet Demand for Trained Engineers

3 months 2 weeks ago

From UMSL Daily: For as long as he can remember, Sohum Tokekar has been obsessed with motor sports. That love has taken him from a boyhood room filled with toy cars to the Gateway Kartplex inside the World Wide Technology Raceway complex in Madison, Illinois, where he races go-karts that can reach 55 miles per […]

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Dede Hance

The Day We Ate Like Kings

3 months 2 weeks ago

From Bob Clark Beyond: There have been a few moments in my career that marked a massive leap forward for Clayco. In each case, we were probably biting off more than we could chew. But the truth is, all entrepreneurs hit these moments—when you’ve got to put up or shut up, step up to the […]

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Dede Hance

Former Creve Coeur Mayor Harold Dielmann Dies at 96

3 months 2 weeks ago

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Harold Dielmann, who oversaw Creve Coeur’s growth into one of the region’s leading commercial centers during his 28 years as mayor, has died. He was 96. Over two stints, from 1966 to 1985 and from 2003 to 2012, Dielmann helped the city develop commercial projects, create one of the area’s first […]

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Dede Hance

States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss

3 months 2 weeks ago
Some states are rethinking their coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as budgets tighten and Medicaid programs brace for the cuts included in President Donald Trump’s broad tax and spending law. As of Oct. 1, 16 state Medicaid programs covered GLP-1s for obesity treatment, up from 13 last year, according to a survey of […]
Shalina Chatlani

The History and Significance of Giving Tuesday

3 months 2 weeks ago
What if one day could harness the collective power of millions of people worldwide to create meaningful change? Giving Tuesday is precisely that—a movement that transforms generosity into a global phenomenon, inspiring individuals, organizations, and communities to give back in tangible ways. The Birth of a Global Movement Giving Tuesday emerged in 2012 as a response to the commercialization of the post-Thanksgiving shopping season in the United States. While Black Friday and Cyber Monda

Crafting Creativity: Mastering the Art of DIY Holiday Decorations

3 months 2 weeks ago
Did you know that nearly 70% of consumers express a preference for personalized holiday decorations over store-bought items? This trend reflects a growing desire to infuse homes with unique touches that tell personal stories, rather than relying on mass-produced décor. Creating your own holiday decorations not only saves money but also fosters creativity and provides a meaningful way to celebrate traditions. However, embarking on DIY projects can be daunting without a clear approach. Thi

PERSPECTIVE: STL Region Plagued By Old Question; What’s The Path to The Promised Land?

3 months 2 weeks ago

by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum Over the past five years, the path to a better future for our industry and our region has taken on Biblical proportions. First came a pandemic. Then, this past spring, a tornado devastated thousands of homes — including my own, though our neighbors a few blocks north and […]

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Tom Finan