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National Construction Hiring Up; St. Louis Posts Modest Growth

4 months 2 weeks ago

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum National construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs in January, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America. Total industry employment now exceeds 8.3 million, up roughly 0.5% year-over-year. The Associated Builders and Contractors reported that nearly 28,000 of January’s gains […]

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Tom Finan

WHAT TO KNOW: Soulard Mardi Gras 2026

4 months 2 weeks ago
One of St. Louis' biggest events of the year returns this weekend: Mardi Gras. Thousands of people will fill the streets and bars in the Soulard neighborhood Saturday for the annual Bud Light Grand Parade.
Megan Mueller

Daily Deal: The 2026 Complete Firewall Admin Bundle

4 months 2 weeks ago
Transform your future in cybersecurity with 7 courses on next‑level packet control, secure architecture, and cloud‑ready defenses inside the 2026 Complete Firewall Admin Bundle. Courses cover IT fundamentals, topics to help you prepare for the CompTIA Server+ and CCNA exams, and more. It’s on sale for $25. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and […]
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Granite City Rotary Honors February Students of the Month

4 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Jersey Egberg and Adalynn Knowlton as Students Of The Month for February. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card, and will be recognized at the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on March 24, 2026. JERSEY

Tarlton Promotes Michael Trettel to Senior Vice President

4 months 2 weeks ago

Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Michael Trettel to senior vice president. In this new role, Trettel, an experienced leader with more than 20 years of service in the construction industry, will expand his corporate responsibilities and leadership at the firm and continue to provide executive oversight of […]

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Dede Hance

AIA Elevates Local Architect to the College of Fellows

4 months 2 weeks ago

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating AIA member from AIA St. Louis to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made […]

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Dede Hance

Historic STL Street Advances Plan to Self-Fund $6M in Tornado Repairs

4 months 2 weeks ago

From St. Louis Business Journal: A Board of Aldermen committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would create a special taxing district on Kingsbury Place, a historic private street in DeBaliviere Place whose residents say they want to finance up to $6 million in tornado-related infrastructure work without seeking city dollars. The Housing, Urban Development and […]

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Dede Hance

Permanent ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors clears Missouri House

4 months 2 weeks ago
The Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would permanently bar doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to transgender minors, sending the bill to the Senate for approval. Lawmakers voted along party lines with 102 Republicans in favor and 40 Democrats voting against the bill. Democratic state Reps. Chanel Mosley from Black Jack and […]
Annelise Hanshaw