West Star Aviation has multiple A&P graduates from FAA OJT program
West Star has announced that multiple candidates have completed the FAA OJT (on-the-job training) program to receive their A&P certifications. West Star participates in and offers this 30-month program to upcoming technicians as a way to work in the field while also obtaining their certification. The apprentices must document all their training in a logbook…
Read MoreDBE certification workshop for minority, women-owned businesses set for Sept. 9
DBE Certification opens doors for small businesses to compete for U.S. DOT, federal funding Minority and women-owned businesses throughout the bi-state region are invited to a special Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Workshop on Friday, Sept. 9, to learn how they can become a certified DBE and compete for federal funds from the U.S. Department…
Read MoreSIUE, Illinois SBDC, Town and Country Bank partner for Sept. 29 small business seminar
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business and the Illinois Small Business Development Center for the Metro East are partnering with Town and Country Bank to provide a free seminar to local small businesses. The seminar will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 in the Morris University Center’s International Room on the Edwardsville…
Read MoreOnline auction begins Sept. 1 to benefit Alton Memorial Hospital ambulance fund
Bidding starts at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 and runs through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 If a loved one is in an emergency, you want the ambulance to have the latest life-saving technology on board. The community can help make that happen by participating in the second annual Duck Pluckers Online Auction that…
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Builders Association seeks scholarship applicants
The Southern Illinois Builders Association searches for candidates for the SIBA Scholarships annually in the fall. For 2022 consideration, all information must be submitted by Nov. 4 in order for the SIBA Education Committee to meet and make their selections. To be eligible for a SIBA Scholarship: candidates must be pursuing a degree in the…
Read MoreIllinois EPA announces second EV rebate funding round, reminds of first round closure
Program offers $4,000 rebate for purchase of an all-electric passenger vehicle, $1,500 rebate for purchase of an all-electric motorcycle Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim has announced the next funding round for Illinois’ Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program will be open from Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, through Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.…
Read MoreO’Fallon PD releases information on Aug. 31 Academy Sports break-in
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at approximately 4:22 a.m. the O’Fallon Police Department received a notification of a burglar alarm sounding at Academy Sports, located at 1574 W. Hwy 50, O’Fallon, Ill. Responding officers arrived within minutes and confirmed the business had been broken into. A preliminary investigation revealed that a stolen Hyundai Elantra was…
Read MoreSIUE ASHRAE student chapter receives global recognition in 2022 design contest
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) students received global recognition at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2022 Design Competition. The group received the Rising Star Award in the applied engineering challenge, ranking fourth internationally. Students Genevieve Bourgeois, Daeja Daniels, Megan Danielson, Macy Deck, Muna Okeke and Evan Yates…
Read MoreArmstrong Teasdale launches rebranded Data Innovation, Security and Privacy practice
Armstrong Teasdale announces that is has rebranded the former Privacy and Data Security practice – which was among the first established in the Midwest – to Data Innovation, Security and Privacy. This change reflects a seismic shift in the industry, including a focus on the nascent and rapidly evolving field of data innovation/Web3. They also…
Read MoreLewis & Clark welcomes three new faculty for the 2022-23 academic year
Three full-time faculty members have joined Lewis and Clark Community College for the 2022-2023 academic year. “We’re excited to welcome three new professionals to our faculty,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs Sue Czerwinski. “Each will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom and will be a great asset to our students.”…
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