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Other bars and restaurants have targeted opening in the area, described as "the new, up-and-coming downtown" by the business owner.

EchoPark Automotive, the used vehicle retail brand of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE: SAH), on Monday opened its first location in the St. Louis region and in Missouri. A 60,285-square-foot EchoPark "retail hub" has opened at 18491 Outlet Blvd. in Chesterfield, the site of a former Gander Outdoors camping gear store. EP Realty MO LLC, an entity affiliated with Sonic Automotive, acquired the property in November for $4.3 million from an entity affiliated with Allegiant…

For Jim McKelvey's startup, the acquisition of the local company comes as it plans to reach a major milestone later this month.

SureCam, which provides dash cam technology for businesses, had 40% revenue growth in 2021. It plans to use its fresh financing to grow faster in the years ahead.

John Collins-Muhammad Jr. is resigning as alderman of St. Louis' 21st Ward effective Thursday, citing "mistakes" he has made that he will "take full responsibility for." Collins-Muhammad announced his resignation Wednesday via Twitter, sharing a screenshot of a resignation letter addressed to Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed. "I have made mistakes and I take full responsibility for those and I take full responsibility for those mistakes and I am forever sincerely grateful to the residents…

The pop superstar and beauty and apparel entrepreneur took to social media to announce six new locations of her lingerie stores, including in the St. Louis area.

A St. Charles factory has been sold as part of a food giant's acquisition of a manufacturer of frozen crusts for regional and national pizza chains.

In an expected move, a disciplinary panel this week has recommended St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner get a reprimand for her misconduct during an investigation into former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens. Gardner appeared before the panel April 11 after reaching an agreement with the Missouri Disciplinary Counsel, which also recommended Gardner be given a reprimand for withholding evidence from Greitens’ defense attorneys in 2018. The panel typically upholds recommendations from the Disciplinary…

The new CEO replaces the company's founder, who launched the IT firm in 1995 and will remain with the company in a new capacity.

Deposed carpenters union chief Al Bond has hit back in litigation claiming he directed $4 million in unauthorized payments for billboards, denying those claims and seeking the reinstatement of the St. Louis council.

The German successor to Monsanto, with its crop science headquarters in St. Louis, said the company continues to believe there are strong legal arguments to support Supreme Court review and reversal in the case.

During Amelia Bond's tenure as president and CEO, $800 million in gifts have come into the St. Louis Community Foundation, and it's made $700 million in grants.

The retailer, with stores that include both groceries and general merchandise, signed a deal to anchor a the $70 million development after a prior anchor tenant dropped out.

The owner of the notable Italian restaurant Louie has announced a new restaurant to open this fall on Wydown Boulevard.

CBD Kratom, a St. Louis-based retailer of cannabidiol, or CBD, products has named a chief operating officer from within its ranks.

The law firm had operated for 42 years, but rival Capes Sokol recently hired three of its partners along with several other employees.

The St. Louis network of companies acquired a firm it says has built a reputation for working with high net-worth clients with "down-to-earth expertise."

The price at the pump just seems to get higher and higher every week, and last week was no different. Gas prices in St. Louis have risen 12.2 cents in just one week, according to a GasBuddy report. Metro gas prices are 21.4 cents higher than a month ago averaging at $4.07. Statewide, drivers in the Show Me State are seeing slightly higher price increases than St. Louis drivers at a 13.1 cent per gallon increase in the last week, GasBuddy reports. Missouri's average regular gas price at $3.891…

The pick-your-own produce farm with multiple locations in Metro East will open its seasonal St. Louis County market on Thursday.

The university has launched a new entrepreneurship program to help justice-involved individuals launch and operate their businesses. One of its participants says his company is already reaping the benefits of the program.