Poettker Industrial Services president honored among ‘Most Influential Business Women’
Kimberly Schlautman, president of Poettker Industrial Services, was recently honored among the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Influential Business Women.” “I am honored to be included among this year’s class of the Most Influential Business Women,” said Schlautman. “The accolade is a testament to Poettker Industrial’s continuous endeavors to grow and develop. I’m proud to…
Read MoreSenator Harriss, Representative Elik release joint statement on Bethalto area water concerns
On Aug. 28, 2025, state Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) released the following joint statement regarding Bethalto area water concerns: “Since learning of the brown water concerns in Bethalto, we have met with the Village of Bethalto and other local officials, contacted the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and…
Read MoreFlyin’ High: Public-private partnerships spotlighted as drivers of aerospace competitiveness
Regional collaborations pushing the industry forward Insights regarding the role of public-private partnerships in fueling growth and competitiveness in the aerospace sector were the focus of a panel discussion during the inaugural Global Aerospace Summit held August 14 in the St. Louis region. Panelists included Nikki Malcom, CEO and executive director of the Pacific…
Read MoreHas your website kept up with your profit-generating priorities?
By CAROLYN GREEN As your business grows, your marketing needs to evolve with it. But you know what happened to me? I built up years of experience, brought in new team members and refined what we do best. Then one day I actually looked at my own website and found it reflected how we started,…
Read MoreThe Korte Company announces passing of its founder, Ralph Korte
It is with profound sadness that The Korte Company announces the passing of its founder, Ralph Korte, who passed away on Aug. 26, 2025 – surrounded by family. Born in 1934 in rural Highland, Ill., Ralph was one of 14 children raised on a small family farm. With little formal schooling beyond the eighth grade,…
Read MoreGrubaugh: With each passing day, we’ve lost a little more privacy
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Most people tend to agree there is no privacy in public. Fewer agree whether we have any privacy in private. I’m afraid our so-called “right” is fading away, if a right ever really existed at all. People demand it, but privacy is not called for in the U.S. Constitution and certainly it’s…
Read MoreFlyin’ High: Industry leaders highlight investments, growth, trends at Global Aerospace Summit
The future of aerospace and its transformative impact on the St. Louis region were the focus of a compelling panel discussion on day two of the Global Aerospace Summit held in O’Fallon, Ill., August 14. The session featured Tony Ray, vice president and general manager – St. Louis Completions, for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., and…
Read MoreLocal laborers celebrate Labor Day with parade, picnic, Laborers’ Bill of Rights unveiling
Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Locals 338 and 218, along with the Downstate Illinois District Council, celebrated Labor Day a week early on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, with a parade through Wood River, followed by a family picnic at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Ill. The event, attended by hundreds of LIUNA members…
Read MoreSt. Clair County’s Salvation Army needs help rebuilding after multiple break-ins
The Salvation Army of St. Clair County has experienced 13 break-ins at its East St. Louis property over the past several months, most recently forcing them to close their food pantry. These incidents have resulted in more than 15 shattered windows, several broken doors and trashed rooms. In order to restore much-needed social services to…
Read MoreContegra Construction completes 120,000 SF expansion for Elite Tool
New advanced manufacturing facility to create 30 new jobs A hidden business gem in Moscow Mills, Mo., is expanding with a new advanced manufacturing facility completed by Contegra Construction. Elite Tool, an established lean contract manufacturer for the aerospace, commercial and defense industries, has moved into a new 120,000-square-foot facility. It replaces the firm’s 70,000-square-foot manufacturing…
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