For years, Korte & Luitjohan Contractors (K&L) of Highland has been a customer of Vermeer Midwest’s, a leading merchandiser of heavy construction and agricultural equipment with locations in five states. Those roles were reversed when Vermeer decided to add a new facility in Collinsville and hired K&L as the contractor. When the project was announced,…
For 45 years and counting, collaboration and shared goals have been at the core of Poettker’s project approach. From pre-planning through final construction, Poettker provides confidence and peace of mind, ensuring every detail in a project’s lifecycle is expertly managed. Whether it is new construction, building additions, interior renovations, or master planning, Poettker’s client-focused…
When the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) finalized its multi-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy this spring, it marked a turning point for the region’s infrastructure and commercial growth. Marschke Engineering in Edwardsville is working at the heart of that transformation. Led by founder and principal engineer Matt Marschke, the firm…
By ZACHARY DAUM Managing Editor, Herald Publications [email protected] Local comic book shop Fantasy Books and Games is a multi-award nominated shop in the Fairview Heights area that features comic books, board games, card games and more. Something many may not know, however, is that employee Suzi Blake, a comic artist and colorist originally from…
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] With an interest in medicine, biology and chemistry for as long as he can remember, OSF Saint Anthony’s Dr. Dennis Sands got his first taste of it all in the chemistry lab at Cargill in Dayton, Ohio. The only job he ever had before becoming a…
AgeSmart Community Resources recently announced the launch of C.A.R.E.S. (Caring Assistance, Resources, and Education Services), a groundbreaking program now available to employers within AgeSmart’s seven-county service area. C.A.R.E.S. is designed to empower businesses with the tools and support they need to assist employees who are balancing work with the responsibility of caring for an aging…
The connection between agriculture, technology and aviation was front and center during a Global Aerospace Summit held in the St. Louis region in mid-August. During an engaging session titled “Ag Sector Innovations – Powering Sustainable Solutions in the Aviation Industry,” the audience learned how crops and ethanol are being developed into sustainable aviation fuels…
The innovative opportunities exposing St. Louis-area students to the world of aerospace and avionics were on full display August 14 during a Global Aerospace Summit held in O’Fallon, Ill. Those opportunities were the focus of a panel discussing featuring Belleville Township High School District 201 Assistant Superintendent Dustin Bilbruck, Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Director…
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…
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…
