Judge denies LA Rams' push for arbitration in Earth City practice facility dispute

St. Louis Business Journal 12/11 6:08A Jacob Kirn

A state-court judge in St. Louis on Wednesday denied the Los Angeles Rams' push to force a case over the future of its former practice facility in Earth City into arbitration.

Catholic grade school in north St. Louis County to close

St. Louis Business Journal 12/11 5:18A Sam Clancy, KSDK

A Catholic grade school is closing after 70 years. In a statement, Archbishop of St. Louis Mitchel Rozanski said Our Lady of Guadalupe School would close at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Rozanski said the decision was made by parish leaders...

Saint Louis Public Schools audit alleges mismanagement under former superintendent

St. Louis Business Journal 12/10 2:14A Jennifer Somers

St. Louis Public Schools on Tuesday released the findings of an audit on district pay, hiring practices and credit card usage under Superintendent Keisha Scarlett. The former superintendent's employment was terminated in October, months after she...

Burger chain sets first Missouri opening date, plots second and third locations

St. Louis Business Journal 12/6 11:00P Gloria Lloyd

A rapidly expanding burger joint eyeing multiple locations in the St. Louis region has revealed when its first Missouri location will open, and where its second and third locations are planned.

Plan would end aldermanic control of speed humps in St. Louis

St. Louis Magazine (News) 12/5 11:50P Nicholas Phillips

For years, calming traffic on your street has depended on who you know. Alderman Michael Browning wants to change that.

St. Louis-based hearing loss rehabilitation software firm acquired

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 8:49A Diana Barr

Amptify, a St. Louis-based developer of software to provide rehabilitation for those with hearing loss, is being acquired, a goal the company has been working toward.

Trump will decide fighter jet program reportedly sought by Boeing

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 8:32A James Drew

The U.S. Air Force on Thursday announced that a decision on whether to build a sixth generation of fighter jet – a potentially critical issue for The Boeing Co’s defense operations in the St. Louis area – will be made by the Trump administration.

Kitty Ratcliffe lands on Lambert airport board

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 7:58A Jacob Kirn

Ex-St. Louis tourism chief Kitty Ratcliffe has landed a spot on the board governing St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Youth services nonprofit hires new executive director

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 6:18A Veneta Rizvic

Local youth services nonprofit Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis has hired Michelle Abel as its new executive director.

St. Louis ranks 16th for GDP growth

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 6:00A Jacob Kirn

St. Louis' gross domestic product growth from 2022 to 2023 ranked 16th among the biggest U.S. metros, according to new estimates.

St. Louis Character: How working in theater prepared Josh Smith to open a salad-focused restaurant

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 4:45A Maddy Simpson

Neon Greens, Josh Smith's quick-service salad concept in The Grove, uses a hydroponic growing method to grow its own lettuce on site. Here's how his theatrical training led him to become an entrepreneur.

New event planned to replace July 4th parade downtown

St. Louis Business Journal 12/5 1:21A Diana Barr

The July 4th parade traditionally held in downtown St. Louis for more than 140 years will be replaced by a different parade in 2025.

St. Louis’ Jingle had brand-new operators—and left dashed expectations

St. Louis Magazine (News) 12/4 11:50P Ryan Krull

The O’Fallon event has been called ‘the Fyre Festival of St. Louis’ over high ticket prices and subpar conditions

Mercy and Anthem ink new, multiyear contract

St. Louis Business Journal 12/4 3:21A Diana Barr

After a months-long stalemate, St. Louis-based health system Mercy and insurer Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri have reached a new multiyear agreement.

Submit a nomination for 2025 Business of Pride program

St. Louis Business Journal 12/4 1:17A Veneta Rizvic

The St. Louis Business Journal is again seeking nominations for its Business of Pride program, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding LGBTQIA+ business leaders and companies that are advocating for inclusion and equality in the St. Louis...