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Most Influential Business Women 2023: Overcoming challenges and finding balance
This is the 24th year the St. Louis Business Journal is honoring women who make a difference in the St. Louis business community. That means we've honored more than 500 women during this time.
Wave of Construction Projects at St. Louis Airport
From FOX: It’s being called the flight path for the future at St. Louis-Lambert International Airport. So if you head to the airport anytime soon, don’t forget to pack your patience. Passengers can see flight activity on the runway by looking north from Concourses A and C, and the terminal ticketing levels. Two major construction […]
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Lionel Richie reveals the other careers he would have said “Hello” to if music hadn’t worked out
Lionel Richie is lucky enough to have one main career and two or three side hustles: Not only is he a legendary pop star, he's also an American Idol judge who's got his…
Most Influential Business Women 2023: Dr. Cheryl Watkins grows annual budget at YWCA Metro St. Louis
In the two years since Dr. Cheryl Watkins took the helm at the YWCA Metro St. Louis, the organization has increased its annual budget by 15%, from $29 million to $33.8 million.
South St. Louis hospital, long in turmoil, to close
The announcement marked just the latest in a series of tumultuous events at the facility over the years.
$1.3B Gateway South Reveals Project Details
From St. Louis Business Journal: More details about the redevelopment of an industrial district south of the Gateway Arch, a centerpiece of a $1.3 billion proposed new construction innovation district, have been revealed in documents advertising for construction subcontractors. The first phase of the Gateway South redevelopment from St. Louis-based developer Good Developments Group centers […]
Most Influential Business Women 2023: Michelle Tucker helps United Way invest $337M in St. Louis communities
In her four years as president and CEO of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, Michelle Tucker has assisted in raising and investing more than $337 million into the local community.
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Most Influential Business Women 2023: Stacey Wehe manages more than $250M in construction projects
As managing principal at Christner Architects, Wehe has managed more than $250 million in construction, and her current projects include the St. Louis City Soccer Club headquarters and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra renovation and expansion.
Peer Support Helps St. Louis Construction Workers Battling Addiction
From Public News Service: Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide or of a drug overdose than workers in almost any other field, and a St. Louis-based peer support system and hotline want to change it. According to the American Addiction Centers, those who work in construction have nearly twice the rate of […]
Most Influential Business Women 2023: Tracy Whelpley is passionate about growing the St. Louis region
Tracy Whelpley is an expert in brand management, and one of the brands she is most passionate about is the St. Louis region.
Teen charged as an adult in Lincoln County crash that killed 3 students
Hailey G. Zenk, 18, of Winfield, is accused of driving while drunk and high before crashing into a tree, killing three of her passengers.
Most Influential Business Women 2023: Laura Toledo helps lead financial services at Lathrop
Laura Toledo is a member of Lathrop GPM’s financial services practice group, providing representation in all aspects of lending, loan workouts, restructurings, and commercial litigation.
Amazon workers at local fulfillment center file OSHA complaint, company defends safety record
The complaint filed July 19 accuses Amazon of “ongoing indifference to worker safety” and use of work practices that lead to including excessive work rates, repetitive tasks and the lifting of oversized packages that lead to “serious injuries.” An Amazon spokesperson said the facility has a "consistent track record of safety improvement."
New Police Vehicles, Ambulance Purchase Approved By Edwardsville Council
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville City Council voted on Tuesday to purchase four new vehicles for the Edwardsville Police Department and a new ambulance for the city’s Fire Department, all of which will replace old vehicles soon to be out of commission. Supply chain issues have delayed the delivery of each new vehicle considerably. Four 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors and their associated equipment will be purchased for no more than $211,395.73 from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. following a City Council vote in favor of the purchase. Ward 1 Alderman Chris Farrar said that unlike a growing number of Edwardsville Police vehicles in recent years, these models are solely gas-powered and not hybrids, adding delayed deliveries are likely due to “a supply chain issue.” “The delivery will be about six to 12 months,” Farrar said. “These are not hybrids, unfortunately, but there’s either a long wait time or unknown delivery time for these
I met a celebrity at the St. Louis Zoo today. You won’t believe who it was.
16-year-old charged in downtown St. Louis mass shooting
A juvenile is in custody in connection with a mass shooting in downtown St. Louis that left one teenager dead and 11 other people injured.
Ghostly remains of Cementland on exhibit at a St. Louis library
Bob Cassilly, died at 61 and the mystery of Cementland died with him. Cementland, now owned by Beelman Truck Co., that purchased the land for $1.4 million. The large playground was then closed off to public access.
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