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Lambert in line for federal bailout, director ‘very happy’ with amount
This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on April 15, 2020. Jacob Kirn | St. Louis Business Journal “St. Louis Lambert International Airport is set to receive nearly $60…
St. Louis Character: Angelina Twardawa proves trucking isn’t just a man’s game
This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on April 9, 2020. Lea Konczal | St. Louis Business Journal “Starting a company at age 19 would be a major achievement…
This St. Louis company is booming after changing business to meet demand to treat COVID-19
This story was originally published on FOX2NOW on April 13, 2020. Staff Writer | FOX2NOW “ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The global pandemic has changed many businesses. Zone Enterprises in St. Louis is…
Transcript: James Bullard on “Face the Nation,” April 5, 2020
This story was originally published on CBS News on April 5, 2020 CBS News “The following is a transcript of an interview with James Bullard, the president and CEO of the…
Amazon to ink deal for more space in St. Louis
This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on March 31, 2020. Steph Kukuljan | St. Louis Business Journal “Amazon.com Inc. is close to signing deals that could grow…
Economic Relief Update from Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
*See below for an important message from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry _______________________________________________________________________ Congress has just passed a $2 trillion economic relief bill to offset the disruption coronavirus…
How transportation sectors fare in emerging coronavirus stimulus
This story was originally published on POLITICO on March 25, 2020. Anthony Adragna and Brianna Gurciullo | POLITICO “Lawmakers are poised to deliver cumulatively hundreds of billions of dollars in federal relief to airlines,…
General Motors suspends production, including at Wentzville plant
This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on March 18, 2020. Vince Brennan | St. Louis Business Journal “General Motors has temporarily suspended production at all North American manufacturing plants,…
Important Communications from the Illinois Department of Commerce
*See below for an important message from the Illinois Department of Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ This is Aly Grady from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Regional Economic Development Team.…
Members of World-leading UK Agri-Tech Association Visit St. Louis, See Tremendous Opportunities within the Ag Coast of America
The Ag Coast of America recently welcomed a delegation of scientists, entrepreneurs and business leaders from Agri-TechE, one of the premiere agriculture technology associations in the United Kingdom (UK), along…
Better late than never, feds approve $21.5 million for new Merchants Bridge
This story was originally published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on February 28, 2020. Mark Schlinkmann | St. Louis Post-Dispatch “A federal agency agreed Thursday to kick in $21.5 million to help pay…
Arnold manufacturer wins $10.5M military contract
This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on March 2, 2020. Vince Brennan | St. Louis Business Journal “An Arnold manufacturer has been awarded a $10.5 million contract to build…