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From the early days in the 1800s on, there has been continuing controversy over immigration policy and bias, from nationality to religion. And, I believe, the process to become a U.S. citizen should be conducted in an organized, thoughtful and legal manner.

Area business leaders on Thursday lobbied St. Louis County lawmakers to approve funding for a $210 million expansion of the downtown convention center, saying that they’ll lose out if the project is further delayed.

The company spelled out three scenarios for its more than 6,000 local employees as it set a return-to-office date for headquarters staff.

It’s a shop unlike any other. Go Figure Skates is the only full-service figure skating store in St. Louis. Owner, Annie Gonzalez Givens wants to create a boutique environment that pairs skating ambitions with the right equipment for the job. “It’s got a slight curve but instead of a hockey blade being completely curved, it does tend to be a little bit flatter,” she explained. And outfits with just the right amount of eye-catching pizazz. Gonzalez Givens and Eliza Heerboth know firsthand…

The firm, which is one of the largest with operations in St. Louis, said the merger will result in a “top 10, national professional services firm, setting the stage for a national growth strategy."

Fontbonne bought the former JFK High School, planning a hub for its athletic teams as well as for continuing education and graduate programs. The president of the university, which has struggled with declining enrollment, explains why it sold to a homebuilder.

The 2020 purchase price for the building included about $4 million for the county to demolish, remediate and clear the site.

Mike McIntosh, now 40, hadn’t yet been born when his mother started the family business he now runs, DDT Wines & Spirits. At one time, various family members operated about a dozen liquor stores in the St. Louis area. When his mother, Elizabeth McIntosh, wanted to open what was then DDT Liquor in Pagedale in 1976, she was unable to secure a loan. “At the time, honestly, banks weren’t lending to Blacks for small-business ideas, proven or not,” he said. “And the funny thing was, at the time…

Ameren Missouri has agreed to buy a 150-megawatt solar facility project from Chicago-based energy project developer Invenergy. The subsidiary of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE) said Wednesday that the project, being developed in southeastern Illinois, could begin generating energy as soon as 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. Terms of the purchase, and the exact location of the project, weren't disclosed. A company spokesman said more details would be released when Ameren Missouri files for regulatory…

The newly published report identifies five main areas where the state’s innovation and entrepreneurship economy is currently lagging and offers 16 recommendations to combat those challenges.

The owner of property adjacent to a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Des Peres opposes the business, claiming its tenants have concerns about safety. But a government official asserted that they've not proven to be a nuisance in other parts of the region.

“In general, companies that have more diversity of backgrounds, ideas and lived experiences make it a better place to work,” said Jerome Larkins, manager of the Immersion Diversity Internship program for Veterans United Home Loans.

The newest carrier to begin service at St. Louis Lambert International Airport plans to add nonstop service this spring to the hub of the "Grand Strand," 60 miles of beaches.

Fontbonne, based in St. Louis for nearly 100 years, has shed an alarming number of students and recorded growing deficits, raising questions about its long-term viability. The university's president lays out its multipronged turnaround strategy.

The startup has established a new business segment called Connect, which focuses on providing homebuyers with a streamlined way to set up home utilities and services. Transactly’s launch of Connect stems from its September acquisition of a Dallas-based home connection services company.

The St. Louis Business Journal is excited to announce the finalists for our sixth annual Commercial Real Estate Awards (previously called the Building St. Louis Awards).

A family-owned, St. Louis-area based distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment has been acquired by private equity firm.

Ronnie Vinton has an eye for design and the ability to pick out nice things from a clutter of objects. He’s paired those skills, his ability to cook and an entrepreneurial spirit to open a series of businesses.

Though there's litigation involving a current tenant, the project's developer anticipates starting construction on one of the towers, with 265 units, in late summer or early fall.

Centene's naming rights deal with St. Louis City SC comes as its chairman and CEO has expressed frustration with state political leaders and the city's reputation for crime, leading to speculation about its future in the region. But a spokeswoman for Centene says the deal announced Tuesday highlights its longterm commitment to the region.