World Trade Center St. Louis recently announced the launch of its new website. This new digital home better reflects its connection to (as the international division of) the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, its parent organization – a comprehensive economic development organization serving St. Louis City and County, which attracts, retains, and facilitates growth of…

  By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] The departure of some key longtime leaders was announced at the recent annual and board of directors’ meetings held by the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois on Friday, Dec. 6, 2025. The first to announce his departure from the organization was Madison County Employment…

Greece, Iceland, Guatemala, El Salvador. These are just a few of the remote locations available for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s faculty-led travel study program. Locations such as Mexico City for sociology research and Peru for a course titled Honors, Business and International Studies are a sample of the opportunities SIUE’s faculty experts have on the…

As gift card fraud surges, consumers, businesses should learn warning signs Gift card fraud is a growing threat across the United States, as criminal networks steal, tamper with, and drain gift cards to launder money and finance further illegal activities. The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) is sounding the alarm, urging consumers and businesses…

  Madison County residents are now able to send a text message directly to 911 when calling isn’t safe or possible. The Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) launched Text-to-911, a new communication option that allows residents to contact emergency dispatchers via text message during life-threatening situations. “Sometimes, calling just isn’t an option,” 911 Director…

After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) selected Personal Touch Boutique to be his “Business of the Month” for November 2025. Rep. Schmidt presented the owners Bernita and Derrick Maxwell with an official certificate in recognition for their contributions to the community. “Bernita and Derrick are not just business…

In November 2025, Revity Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,385 for Sisters in Service – Greater St. Louis through the Revity “Threads of Kindness” program. By contributing a monthly monetary donation to a local organization, employees can enjoy wearing jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays throughout that month. This program, funded…