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BUILD IT: Trust, not tension

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How cultural intelligence reduces friction, strengthens commitment, and protects performance By AMY NARISHKIN, PH.D. For the Illinois Business Journal Most workplace tension doesn’t begin with open conflict. It begins with good intentions that land poorly. After a recent keynote, an executive—let’s call her Simone—emailed me about a dinner with her neighbor’s family. Simone, close in…

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Hoffman District Office relocates to Old Main Hall

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State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) has moved into a new office on the former Belleville West High School and Lindenwood University-Belleville Campus in the Old Main Hall. The campus houses various local government organizations and educational institutions. “We’re so excited to be in an easy to access space along with other public entities,” Hoffman said.…

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Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Jared Hausmann named 2026 ‘Influential Appellate Attorney’

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Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, recently announced that Jared Hausmann, a partner in the firm’s Alton office, has been recognized as a 2026 “Influential Appellate Attorney” by Missouri Lawyers Media. The Missouri Lawyers Awards recognize lawyers in various roles who made an impact in…

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House Ag Committee chair talks farm bill timeline

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  By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek  House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is optimistic farm bill legislation will get to the full House floor this year, with committee markup beginning March 3. Illinois Farm Bureau members have been an integral piece of moving the legislation forward, Thompson said. “Thank you for your early investment, coming…

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GeoSTL launches as ‘regional backbone,’ advancing $5B STL geospatial economy

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GeoSTL formally launched yesterday [Feb. 26, 2026] as the regional backbone organization dedicated to aligning and advancing St. Louis’ nearly $5 billion geospatial economy. Formed in January 2026, GeoSTL now enters its operational phase to coordinate strategy, strengthen collaboration, and position the region to compete nationally in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global…

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Former Frontier CEO Nick Jeffery named as new Charter Communications COO

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Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) recently announced the appointment of Nick Jeffery as its chief operating officer. Jeffery will lead Marketing and Sales, Field Operations, and Customer Operations across Spectrum’s residential and business Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment services. Based in Stamford, Conn., Jeffery will begin on Sept. 1, 2026. In his new role as COO,…

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You’re already a publisher. Start acting like it.

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Most companies control multiple communication channels where their messages live, but many of them are underutilized and neglected.  Companies who treat the channels in their control as strategic assets rather than background details can get an edge over their competition. Company-controlled media are the profiles, pages, and listings where you have the power to decide what…

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BUILD IT: Why copper line sunset is southwestern Illinois business risk

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By JIM GUSTKE For decades, Plain Old Telephone Service – better known as POTS lines – quietly powered critical communications inside commercial buildings, campuses, plants, and facilities. They connected fire alarms, elevator phones, security panels, and emergency call systems. They were stable, inexpensive, and easy to forget about. That’s exactly the problem now. Across the…

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