LOCAL BUSINESS HEADLINES
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Sugarfire Smoke House sets grand opening in O’Fallon
St. Louis-based Sugarfire Smoke House will open its first location in Illinois — and ninth overall — on Monday, April 30, at 1425 Green Mount Road, O’... -
Anderson Hospital plans registered nurse and new graduate job fair
Anderson Hospital will hold a job fair for registered nurses and new graduates from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, in Lower Level Classrooms 1, 2 and... -
SIUE School of Business celebrates record $200,000 in donor support
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business recognized record donor support with scholarships worth more than $200,000 during its... -
Sponsors sought for 21st Annual Route 66 Festival
Planning for Edwardsville’s classic car cruise and weekend festival has begun, and sponsors are being sought. This year marks the 21st for the festiva... -
Belleville farmers' market grows some new attractions
Belleville’s Old Town Farmers’ Market is kicking off its 19th season on Saturday, May 5, with some new features. The market is held every Saturday fro... -
Shimkus staff to assist residents in St. Jacob
An aide to Congressman John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, will be available in St. Jacob to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having w... -
Seminar on starting business slated in East St. Louis
The Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host a “Starting a Small Business” seminar...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Physician assistant joins staff in dermatology specialty
BELLEVILLE — SIHF Healthcare says dermatology services are now provided as an available specialty within its practice. The service is offered at SIHF... -
Strom named SIUE Student Employee of the Year
Hard work is something that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2018 Student Employee of the Year said she learned, practices and relishes. “I w... -
SIUE’s Hildebrandt named to Fulbright Specialist roster
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Mark Hildebrandt, PhD, associate professor of geography in the College of Arts and Sciences has been selec... -
Highland resident earns professional certification
HIGHLAND -- The Community Development Council Inc. has announced that Highland resident Lisa Peck has earned the CDI’s certification of Professional C...
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Simmons Hanly Conroy renews $100,000 pledge to support Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms, is pleased to announce the firm has renewed its annual $100,000 sponsorship of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, also supporting the ADAO’s 14th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference. The firm is the longest consecutive sponsor of the conference and has been a platinum sponsor for the past seven years.