LOCAL BUSINESS HEADLINES
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In with a roar: Lion's Choice makes its debut in O'Fallon -- with breakfast
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce joined Lion’s Choice as it celebrated the grand opening this month of the location at 450 Regency Park Drive,... -
Goldenberg appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness
Mark Goldenberg, a founder and managing partner of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C., based in Edwardsville, has been appointed a member of the Illi... -
Bristow-Stuart bills aim to protect responders from exposure to synthetic opioids
State Reps. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, have introduced a package of legislation that increases the penalties for dis... -
Red Bud pharmacy owner pleads guilty to health-care fraud
Steven P. Gibson, 29, pharmacist and owner of Gibson’s Discount Drugs in Red Bud, Ill. pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges that he engage... -
SIUE to honor eight alumni in hall of fame ceremony
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will honor eight remarkable graduates at the 2018 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony, “A Night Among the Star... -
Weber Workforce Center to open for classes this month at LCCC
Lewis and Clark Community College’s new Weber Workforce Center will officially open to students when fall classes begin Aug. 20. “It is awe-inspiring... -
Township sponsors public safety station at Edwardsville Rotary Criterium
Edwardsville Township will donate more than 160 helmets to area children as part of this year’s sponsorship of the TheBank of Edwardsville Rotary Crit...
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
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Barke named as general counsel at Visionary Wealth Advisors
Visionary Wealth Advisors announced that Ryan Barke has joined their firm as general counsel and chief compliance officer. “Ryan’s knowledge, expertis... -
Da-com IT Pros adds to Metro East sales staff
Andrew Thompson has joined the Metro East sales staff of Da-com IT Pros. The Mascoutah native and father of three will be working to serve companies i... -
New Charles Schwab branch opens in Edwardsville
Financial services firm Charles Schwab has opened the doors to a new independent brokerage branch in Edwardsville. The location will offer investors l... -
Mendez joins Tucker Ellis as intellectual property counsel
Tucker Ellis LLP says Jessica Mendez has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Group as counsel in the firm’s St. Louis office. M...
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County agencies, Simmons Hanly Conroy partner on ‘Second Chance Saturday’
People with past criminal charges often have difficulty re-entering the workforce and building a better life for their families. Expunging or sealing a record can give people a second chance by removing that employment and housing barrier. Eligible individuals will get that second chance on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Granite City.