Poettker Construction celebrates 45 years in business as family-owned company
Poettker Construction Company is celebrating 45 years in business as a multi-generational, family-owned construction firm supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in markets across the country. Founded in 1980 by Charles Poettker, the company has grown from its humble beginning in Breese, Ill., into a $400 million construction firm specializing in construction management, design-build services,…
Read MoreNational Primers, City of Litchfield announce $127M manufacturing facility, 160 new jobs
In a major step forward for regional economic growth, National Primers LLC and the City of Litchfield, Ill., have announced plans for a new primer ammunition manufacturing facility to be located in Litchfield’s I-55 Commerce Center. The project will bring a combined $127 million capital investment and at least 160 new full-time jobs over the…
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Central Labor Council swears new officers for first time in five years
On June 12, 2025, Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea swore in 10 newly elected officers to the Southern Illinois Central Labor Council (SICLC). The SICLC has not had officers elected since the Spring of 2020. Over the last year, SICLC has held leadership meetings to rebuild the CLC to better advocate for union members and working…
Read MoreNASE awards national growth grant to Belleville small business
Tanya Ferguson of A Special Place Pre K Academy is recipient of $4,000 grant, sponsored by AARP, from the National Association for the Self-Employed The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, has announced that Belleville, Ill.-based small business, A Special Place Pre K…
Read MoreNippon Steel Corporation, U. S. Steel finalize partnership
U. S. Steel to retain its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., continue to be ‘Mined, Melted and Made in America.’ Partnership expected to protect, create more than 100,000 jobs. TOKYO & PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nippon Steel Corporation (TSE: 5401) (“Nippon Steel”), together with its wholly owned subsidiary Nippon Steel North America Inc. and United States…
Read MoreJon Eickmann joins St. Louis Fed’s Transportation Industry Council
Jon Eickmann, senior vice president and treasurer at Enterprise Mobility in St. Louis, has been named to the Transportation Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The St. Louis Fed created four District Industry Councils in 2006, each designed to provide important feedback about economic conditions in key Eighth District industry sectors.…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: How do you protect your business from hackers?
The saying goes, “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” and the same holds true for cybersecurity—your company’s security is only as strong as its most vulnerable point. Protecting your business from hackers requires a comprehensive, multi-layered approach that safeguards every aspect of your digital environment. The following tips will help you…
Read MoreGoodbye, Mr. Lincoln, again: The final phase of penny production
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Back in May, President Donald Trump directed the Secretary of the United States Treasury to stop producing pennies. And on May 22, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department placed its final order for penny blanks. Those blanks will carry the production of the penny through…
Read MoreThe Edwardsville Police begins Fourth of July traffic safety campaign
Edwardsville Police have announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 20 through July 7 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “To ensure a safe Independence Day for everyone, we’re asking for your cooperation. If…
Read MoreEdwardsville to celebrate 62025 Day with City Park activities, concert
The City of Edwardsville is taking advantage of a once-a-century opportunity to celebrate 62025 Day – the date that the City’s ZIP code and the calendar align. The festivities will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Edwardsville’s City Park and include a concert, food, games, a commemorative overhead group photo and a charity…
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