Economy & Business

The Department of Revenue’s computer system is outdated and will require time to start the implementation. When it does start collecting, the tax will put Missouri retailers on a level playing field with other states.

A plan to convert the old Simmons School in The Ville neighborhood is being led by a developer who attended the elementary school years ago.

After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others warn customers their stock might be gone before July Fourth.

One of the nation’s largest entertainment production and rehearsal studio is setting up shop in Chesterfield. The 32-acre facility will bring more than 100 jobs and a new industry to the St. Louis area.

The Metro Transit fleet has added 18 new electric buses in hopes of creating a greener St. Louis. It’s one of the largest deployments of the zero-emission vehicles in the nation.

Youth job training programs like STL Youth Jobs are helping connect young people looking to grow their skills with businesses that need to quickly staff up.

The nonprofit United Women's Empowerment is leading the initiative, which will result in a series of policy recommendations for lawmakers.

Organizers expect around 15,000 people will attend each day of the four-day competition, bringing millions of dollars into the region.

Many funeral homes are offering memorial celebrations for family members who were unable to grieve properly last year. For months, funeral homes have had limited seating to help prevent the coronavirus from spreading. That led some families to delay celebrating their loved ones’ lives.

St. Louis-area food pantries are busy stocking shelves for this summer now that Missourians are receiving smaller unemployment checks.