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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis Secures Over $20M in Community Project Funding

2 years 11 months ago
From Illinois Business Journal: Media reports have shared that U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) has secured $20,308,790 in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 15 different communities through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Complete details of each of the 2023 funding requests can be viewed here. All requested projects have been included in legislation passed out of the […]
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Controversial Developments Canceled in O’Fallon, Missouri

2 years 11 months ago
From MRN: Two surprise and significant announcements were made at the O’Fallon City Council meeting on Dec. 15 regarding the cancellation of two large rental unit developments. Council member Dr. Jim Ottomeyer (Ward 4) read a letter from Ed Schultz, developer for the previously approved Fairways at Turtle Creek, a 128-unit rental complex that was to […]
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Clean Energy Startup to Establish Hydrogen Production Plant in St. Charles County

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis INNO: An Albuquerque, New Mexico-based clean energy startup that has ties to the St. Louis region is expanding its presence locally, with plans to establish a hydrogen production facility in St. Charles County. The startup, BayoTech Inc., has broken ground on a new hydrogen production facility in Wentzville through a partnership with Ranken […]
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PROPTECH4 Ways to Ensure Legal Compliance in Your Construction Business

2 years 11 months ago
From Tech Bullion: Alongside health and safety rules and requirements, the other most important component of managing a construction company and looking after the team is ensuring that the business is legally compliant throughout. So, with that being said, continue reading to learn of four key ways to ensure legal compliance in your construction business. 1. […]
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Construction Starts on $81M Apartment Complex in Forest Park Southeast

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal: A local developer has started construction on a new $81 million apartment complex after finishing up a nearby $41 million complex last month. Green Street Real Estate Ventures broke ground this month on The Rail, which will add 269 market-rate apartments at 4591 McRee Ave. next to Green Street’s new Forest […]
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Webster Groves Wades Forward With Plans For New Aquatic Center

2 years 11 months ago
From Webster- Kirkwood Times: Plans for a new aquatic center at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex moved one step closer Monday to being completed, with a survey for the first round of public input closing and 1,054 responses logged. Webster Groves Parks and Recreation Director Scott Davis said in a city chats live event on Facebook […]
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New Event Venue Opening in Midtown Moto Complex

2 years 11 months ago
From KSDK: St. Louis will see another new event venue opening in 2023. The Smith at The MOTO Museum, located in the Midtown Moto Complex on Locust Street, is now booking for large and mid-sized weddings, corporate functions, parties and more for 2023. The Smith comes from New + Found, the company behind City Foundry STL […]
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QuikTrip Starts Zoning Process for Gas Station at SLU Entrance

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal: QuikTrip has started the long zoning process required to build a new gas station and convenience store next to the Saint Louis University campus, which will require a series of public hearings and approvals from city and state officials. The Tulsa-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores hopes to build […]
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Chesterfield Approves Use of $353M TIF for Redevelopment Project

2 years 11 months ago
From West Magazine: The Chesterfield City Council gave final approval on Dec. 14 for the $353 million Chesterfield Regional TIF (tax increment financing) proposed for the southwest quadrant of the city. The TIF District encompasses 241 acres and includes the Chesterfield Mall property, Wildhorse Village and a portion of Central Park. Most of the speakers at […]
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Kloss Furniture Opens an 80,000-Square-Foot South County Location

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal: A Metro East furniture company’s new St. Louis County location is open for business. Kloss Furniture’s south St. Louis County store at 5780 S. Lindbergh Blvd., inside a converted Schnucks grocery store, quietly opened its doors Wednesday after passing inspections, said President Josh Kloss. The store will have a soft opening […]
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Glen Carbon Approves Olive Garden Final Site Plan

2 years 11 months ago
From Edwardsville Intelligencer: If baskets of breadsticks and seasonal Italian menu changes make your mouth water, you’re in luck; Olive Garden is coming to Orchard Town Center. Company representatives attended the Glen Carbon trustee board meeting Tuesday as trustees voted on the final site plan for the restaurant, which is aiming to occupy one of the […]
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Inside Delmar Divine, the $89M Mixed-Use Nonprofit Hub

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Delmar Divine, the $89 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former St. Luke’s Hospital built on the “Delmar Divide,” is officially open to residents and nonprofit tenants. The 310,000-square-foot collaboration between Clayco, led by Executive Chairman Bob Clark, and Build-a-Bear Workshop founder Maxine Clark, was first announced in 2017. The executives aren’t […]
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The Reserve at Wildwood finally moves to City Council

2 years 11 months ago
From West Magazine: What may be the longest-running development in the history of Wildwood could finally come to fruition. A City Council public hearing was held Dec. 12 for The Reserve at Wildwood (formerly Ackerley Place). The 132 detached single-family homes with one commercial lot would be located on 50.65 acres on the west side of […]
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Jason Unwin Promoted to Safety Director

2 years 11 months ago
TJ Wies Contracting is excited to announce the promotion of Jason Unwin, Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), to Safety Director from his previous role as Safety Manager for the Greater St. Louis Region. As Safety Director, Jason will manage the ongoing development, implementation, and administration of TJ Wies’ Safety Program and initiatives. In his three […]
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Becky Raike Retires, Valerie Meyer Appointed as Director of Finance

2 years 11 months ago
TJ Wies Contracting extends warmest wishes to Becky Raike upon her retirement, concluding a successful twenty-eight-year career with TJ Wies Contracting, Inc. When Becky first started at TJ Wies, the company was headquartered in the basement of Owner and President Tim Wies’ house. There were only a handful of employees, and she rode her bike […]
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IMPACT Strategies Promotes Derek Hinrichs to Controller

2 years 11 months ago
IMPACT Strategies announces the promotion of Derek Hinrichs from Senior Accountant to Controller. Hinrichs holds a master in accountancy degree from the University of Missouri and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to joining IMPACT Strategies in 2021, Hinrichs spent more than ten years at a public accounting firm where he was a tax […]
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Missouri S&T Selects PARIC For Protoplex

2 years 11 months ago
Missouri University of Science and Technology, through a competitive selection process, has chosen PARIC Corp. as construction manager at risk for the new Protoplex building which will anchor the Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Campus on the west side of Interstate 44 at Rolla. The Missouri Protoplex will be the headquarters for a state-wide ecosystem where […]
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$2B in Area Infrastructure Investments to be Showcased on February 28

2 years 11 months ago
Officials from numerous St. Louis area government agencies, municipalities and utilities will showcase more than $2 billion in upcoming infrastructure spending plans for local construction contractors and other industry professionals at the 2023 Investment in Infrastructure Expo to be held February 28, 2023 at the St. Charles Convention Center.  The infrastructure project presenters will discuss […]
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Golterman & Sabo Becomes 100 Percent Employee Owned

2 years 11 months ago
Employees at architectural products provider Golterman & Sabo (G&S) received an unforgettable holiday surprise. At a recent company meeting, the entire staff learned they would become owners of the more than 75-year-old business. Current owners and brothers, Herb and Ned Golterman, announced they sold the company to a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). […]
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Electrical Connection Supports “Shop with a Cop” Programs

2 years 11 months ago
Rural and urban “Shop with a Cop” holiday giving programs are again getting support from the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership. The partnership has been supporting the St. Francois County “Shop with a Cop” for 27 years. In 2016, it supported the relaunch of a similar program in Ferguson, Mo. and has supported it ever since. […]
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