Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach named as 2026 Achievement Citation recipient
The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) has announced Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach (HSMO) as the recipient of the 2026 Achievement Citation at Assembly 2026. The organization was honored at the Assembly 2026 awards banquet on June 3. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach addresses critical global needs by strengthening health systems, expanding access…
Read MoreAustin Mertens welcomed as Cork Tree Creative summer Account Team intern
Cork Tree Creative Inc. has announced the start of Account Team Intern Austin Mertens, serving in that capacity throughout the summer. A recent graduate of Illinois State University (ISU), Mertens plans to use this summer experience as a starting point for his career in the public relations field. Mertens earned his Bachelor of Science in…
Read MoreSIUE SBDC International Trade Center, NCERC exploring collaborative partnership opportunities
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is exploring collaboration opportunities with the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at SIUE to strengthen international market opportunities for agribusinesses, biofuel innovators and agricultural technology companies across the region. In early May, the organizations held a discussion that…
Read MoreHelmkamp Construction earns national recognition for industry-leading 401(k) program
Helmkamp Construction Co. has been recognized as a 2026 PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsor of the Year Finalist, an honor awarded to organizations demonstrating an exceptional commitment to employee financial well-being and retirement success. Helmkamp was one of just 56 organizations nationwide selected as finalists in the prestigious annual awards program and one of only five…
Read MoreAir Race Classic coming to St. Louis Regional Airport this month
St. Louis Regional Airport is hosting the 49th Annual Air Race Classic Start, bringing one of the nation’s premier all-female aviation competitions to the region. The Air Race Classic is an all-female-piloted aviation race which provides approximately 60 teams from around the country the opportunity to fly a pre-determined cross-country route over a four-day period.…
Read MoreSt. Louis region advances multibillion-dollar strategy to strengthen freight network
2027 Priority Projects List tops $9.2B, with nearly $3.8B secured and $1.6B under construction across 29 projects The St. Louis Regional Freightway released its 2027 Priority Projects List today, which includes 29 projects representing a total investment topping $9.2 billion and highlights continued progress in advancing critical infrastructure improvements across the bi-state St. Louis region.…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy reaches $12 billion in client recoveries
Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP recently announced that it has secured more than $12 billion behalf of clients nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued advocacy for individuals and families impacted by asbestos exposure, environmental contamination, dangerous pharmaceuticals, corporate negligence, and personal injury. Over the past 25 years, Simmons Hanly Conroy has built a…
Read MoreGastroenterology care in O’Fallon expands with new provider
HSHS Medical Group recently welcomed Angela Croessman-Marshall, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care – St. Elizabeth’s, at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., Suite 5000, in O’Fallon, Ill. She provides comprehensive gastroenterology care for adults, evaluating and managing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders and irritable bowel syndrome. Croessman-Marshall earned…
Read MoreReimagining rail: On track innovation with Intramotev
Discussion, tour and demo emphasized how St. Louis innovator is strengthening the region’s role in multimodal logistics More than two dozen regional leaders, freight and logistics experts, real estate development and transportation professionals and college students toured Intramotev’s headquarters and production facility on June 8 as part of FreightWeekSTL 2026, which is being hosted by…
Read MoreRiverbend partners continue leadership development series on June 18
The 2026 Leadership Development monthly learning series, made available to the public through a partnership between the RiverBend Growth Association and The Wedge + SIUE, continues on Thursday, June 18 (due to the Juneteenth holiday on Friday). Presented by Legacy Training and Development from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., this month’s topic is “Working with…
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