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…
Economic shifts, geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly changing trade policies are collectively driving global supply chain challenges. Tariff volatility is also making it difficult for companies to plan sourcing, inventory and pricing strategies, ultimately increasing costs and supply chain complexity. These and other timely insights into the evolving dynamics of global trade and the growing importance…
St. Louis venture capitalist spotlights emerging technologies and the region’s competitive advantage FreightWeekSTL 2026 kicked off with its first virtual session, “Funding the Next Generation of Supply Chain Innovation,” bringing together industry leaders and innovators to examine how venture investment is shaping the future of logistics and supply chain operations. The session featured J.P. Keating,…
Total inventory now tops more than 4,600 acres The St. Louis Regional Freightway has added another significant location in the Metro East to its growing pipeline of rail-accessible real estate sites. Located in Sauget, Illinois, and consisting of four contiguous parcels totaling more than 160 acres, the new addition brings the aggregate inventory of rail-served…
Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will become the first public university in Illinois to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence Plus (AI+). “Artificial intelligence technology is advancing rapidly,” said Xiaoqing “Frank” Liu, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics. “Many students are expressing…
By AMY NARISHKIN, Ph.D. Miscommunication is expensive. It slows execution, erodes trust, and quietly drives turnover. I was reminded of that while planning my daughter’s wedding at a small resort in Cozumel, Mexico. I had lived in central Mexico for four years, so you’d think I would have remembered that experience when we arrived to…
Set for June 8 through 12, the ninth annual event will feature innovations, investments and trends shaping global supply chains FreightWeekSTL is set for June 8 through 12, with registration now open for the various sessions of this leading freight and logistics event. Being hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway for the ninth consecutive…
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] A high school student in the Metro East is turning early entrepreneurial instincts into a growing service business, capitalizing on demand for convenience and local digital marketing. Metro East Auto Spa, a mobile vehicle detailing company launched in 2025, has expanded from a small side…
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] As a family medicine physician, Dr. Isha McConkey will soon mark her two-year anniversary with OSF Saint Anthony’s, where she has been since April 2024. She started with the organization as a primary care physician at its Alton clinic and still sees adult patients…
On Saturday, Feb. 28, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGE Day) for students, grades 6 through 12. Keynote speaker Cathleen Gotsch, Air Dominance Development Excellence Focal, was one of the industry professionals who offered insights into career paths and opportunities in STEM. IGE Day provided…
