YouthBuild students mentor young builders during annual Construction Camp
Twelve area youth spent four days learning construction skills and creating hands-on projects during Lewis and Clark Community College’s annual Construction Camp, hosted June 8-11 through the college’s Adult Education program at the Scott Bibb Center. Campers, ages 12-15, worked alongside nine YouthBuild AmeriCorps student leaders in the construction shop, receiving one-on-one instruction while…
Read MoreSt. Louis region anchors emerging I-44 aerospace supply chain corridor
Freightway report identifies 650‑mile supply chain artery linking Midwest to Texas, 1.6M jobs and $250B impact A new report from the St. Louis Regional Freightway highlights the St. Louis region’s strategic position at the apex of the logistics backbone of America’s aerospace industry, where it anchors an aerospace manufacturing and supply chain corridor stretching 650…
Read MoreJackie Joyner-Kersee announces grand opening of East St. Louis JJK FAN Innovation Center
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation will host an official Grand Opening and Open House of the JJK FAN (Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition) Innovation Center on Wednesday, June 17. The Grand Opening ceremony will take place from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by an Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on site at its East…
Read MoreCork Tree Creative names Jaci Rothe as first-ever COO; announces other promotions
Cork Tree Creative has announced the promotion of Jaci Rothe as its first-ever chief operating officer. Since joining the Edwardsville-based marketing agency in 2017, Rothe has worked closely with clients across the Metro East and beyond, offering strategic guidance and management over their marketing campaigns to help them achieve their goals. Currently, she leads the…
Read MoreIllinois Biometric Information Privacy Act: Using AI notetaking apps and minimizing liability
By SCOTT CRUZ Artificial intelligence (“AI”) notetaking and transcription tools have become increasingly common across organizations in all industries. Companies are using these tools to document virtual safety meetings, virtual employee relations discussions, virtual training sessions, and virtual operational reviews. While these technologies offer clear business advantages, they also introduce complex legal risks—particularly under the…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions continues to climb rankings of largest St. Louis area nonprofits
Caritas Family Solutions has been named the 12th largest nonprofit in the St. Louis region for 2026, based on its 2025 fiscal year operating budget of $52 million. The rankings were recently compiled by the St. Louis Business Journal. Previously ranked 15th in 2024 and 13th in 2025, the human services agency continues to expand,…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket shares the benefits of planting perennials
June marks National Perennial and Pollinator Month, an ideal time to brighten your garden as warmer days arrive. Joe’s Market Basket shares how perennials and pollinators are closely connected, and why keeping perennials healthy is vital. Perennials come back year after year and survive cold, dry winters. As the backbone of pollinator gardens, they supply…
Read MoreUnited Way of Greater St. Louis, MetroTix partner, turning tickets into community impact
United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) and MetroTix have launched a new partnership that gives audiences a simple way to give back while enjoying the arts and live entertainment they love. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the St. Louis region and supporting local individuals and families. Through the partnership, MetroTix ticket…
Read MoreRenowned local chef brings scratch kitchen concept to Edwardsville’s Park North
The foodie scene in the Metro East continues to blossom, and one local chef is celebrating almost a year of success after opening a restaurant in collaboration with Park North Golf Club in July. Elevating the facility’s offerings for visitors throughout the region, Scotty’s Sports Bar and Grill was designed to merge a vibrant sports…
Read MoreStrong U.S. exports, infrastructure constraints, global shifts reshape inland freight flows
FreightWeekSTL examines how agricultural markets, trade dynamics and river system reliability are influencing barge demand and supply chain performance and highlights the St. Louis region’s strategic advantages Strong U.S. agricultural production and export demand, growing pressure on inland waterways infrastructure and evolving global trade dynamics are converging to reshape freight movement across the U.S.…
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