LOCAL BUSINESS HEADLINES
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Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. moves into new Edwardsville office
Law firm Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. recently moved into its new Edwardsville office, located at 101 West Vandalia St., Suite 100. “We are very e... -
Five former chancellors tell SIU board to address Carbondale/Edwardsville funding discrepancies
Five former chancellors at SIUE have penned an open letter to the SIU Board of Trustees, encouraging the board to reallocate funds between the Edwards... -
Statewide property tax suggested as way to pay off pension debt
The best way to pay off Illinois' $130 billion in unfunded pension debt is a statewide 1 percent property tax on top of local property tax levies for... -
Foreign trade investors tour Southwestern Illinois resources
Business and government leaders across Southwest Illinois led international trade representatives from 11 countries on a firsthand tour of the resourc... -
Faculty members seek equality between campuses in SIU system
Faculty members at Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus aren't making any demands, but they are making the case for equality in the SIU... -
Ameren Illinois to put 300,000 smart thermostats in customer home, businesses
EAST ST. LOUIS — Ameren Illinois is launching an initiative to put 300,000 smart thermostats in customer homes and businesses. Ameren Illinois Chairma... -
Several Metro East affordable housing projects to get tax credits
Affordable housing projects in Belleville, Alton, Granite City, Breese and Highland are among many in the state that will be able to advance as the re...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Metro East native honored by sorority as outstanding business professional
Jaye Mitchum, corporate director of sales training at Unity Hospice, was recognized as an outstanding business professional by the Alpha Zeta Chapter... -
Lindenwood students assist in Illinois School Counselor Association training session
Lindenwood University - Belleville Associate Professor of Counseling Sarah Patterson-Mills recently hosted the Illinois School Counselor Association’s... -
Family nurse practitioner joins SIHF Healthcare in Alton
SIHF Healthcare announced that certified Family Nurse Practitioner Felecia Ernst has joined its team at 4 Memorial Drive, Building B, Suite 210, Alton... -
FGM Architects announces promotions
FGM Architects, which has multiple offices, including O'Fallon, Ill., has announced three promotions. Brian Wright, director of FGM’s Municipal & Recr...
RECENT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEALS
Simmons Hanly Conroy employee golf tournament supports empowerment of East St. Louis families
ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy has announced the 14th Annual Simmons Employee Foundation Golf Tournament will benefit Join Hands ESL. The East St. Louis organization is dedicated to empowering the city’s youth and families by giving them the resources needed to find a pathway out of poverty. The tournament will take place Friday, June 22, at the Spencer T. Olin Golf Course in Alton, Illinois.