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FAA Wants Video Gamers to Become Air Traffic Controllers
This story originally comes from KSDK on April 10, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration is recruiting its next generation of air traffic controllers from an unlikely talent pool: video gamers.…
$5 Million State Grant to Help Buy Land for Industrial ‘Megasite’ in Metro-East
This article original comes from the Belleville News-Democrat on April 10, 2026 America’s Central Port in Granite City has been awarded a $5 million state grant to help it buy…
MoDOT Soliciting Projects for 2027 Freight Enhancement Program
MoDOT is soliciting projects for the State Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) Freight Enhancement Program. Freight Enhancement funds are limited to capital projects such as…
More Than $1 Billion in Investment and Global Brands Fuel Growth of Food & AgTech Sector in St. Louis Region
With more than $1 billion in investment supporting multiple new developments and expansions, the St. Louis region continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s leading hubs for…
CHS Expands To St. Louis Region
This article original comes from the Waterways Journal in January 2026 CHS Inc., a global agribusiness and the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, is significantly expanding its presence on the Mississippi…
JUST RELEASED: Madison County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview
The St. Louis Regional Freightway is pleased to release the Madison County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview, which was developed in collaboration with economic development and community development team at…
America’s Central Port Eyes Growth With 2050 Master Plan
This article originally comes from the Waterways Journal from December 2025, page 48. Late last year, America’s Central Port (ACP) in Granite City, Ill., north of St. Louis, released its…
St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2026 List of Priority Projects Approaches $9B in Investments
This article original comes from the Constructions Digest in December 2025 The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently approved the 2026 Priority Projects List featuring the top infrastructure needs for…
STEM to Sky! Panel During Take Flight Forum Spotlights Scholarships, Opportunities, and Regional Collaboration
This article originally comes from Riverbend.com on December 9, 2025 The 2025 Take Flight Forum, hosted by Bi-State Development’s St. Louis Regional Freightway, brought together aviation leaders, educators, and students…
Take Flight Forum Showcased Major Growth, New Routes, Infrastructure Advancements and Collaboration
The St. Louis Regional Freightway welcomed leaders from five of the region’s busiest airports on Nov. 13 for the 2025 Take Flight Forum, where airport directors shared significant operational achievements,…
HJ Enterprises Expands in Jefferson County, Bringing 150 New Jobs to the Region
High Ridge, Mo. — HJ Enterprises has officially broken ground on a major expansion project in Jefferson County, marking a significant investment in the region’s manufacturing and logistics strength. The…
St. Louis County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview
The St. Louis Regional Freightway is pleased to release the St. Louis County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview, which was developed in collaboration with the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership.…