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‘I Am Somebody’ sets tone at Salute to Excellence luncheon A refrain echoed through the ballroom before a single award was handed out — a reminder of dignity, resilience and possibility. “I am somebody,” read KSDK news anchor Brent Solomon, invoking the words of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday. “I may have made a mistake but I am somebody. My face […]

'‘I Am Somebody’ sets tone at Salute to Excellence luncheon'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American

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Brent Solomon to emcee business awards luncheon Brent Solomon’s personal motto — “To whom much is given, much is required” — reflects a belief in service that aligns closely with his next public role. The KSDK (Channel 5) co-anchor will emcee the 2026 Salute to Excellence in Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The annual luncheon […]

'Brent Solomon to emcee business awards luncheon'

🖋 Sylvester Brown Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo courtesy of Brent Solomon on Linkedin

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St. Louis 2028 Olympic soccer: A goal for Black-owned businesses As St. Louis prepares to welcome Olympic soccer for the first time in more than a century, some local Black leaders and business owners say the international spotlight could create new opportunities — particularly for Black-owned vendors already operating at Energizer Park. Olympic competition will return to St. Louis in 2028, with soccer matches scheduled […]

'St. Louis 2028 Olympic soccer: A goal for Black-owned businesses'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

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A bridge between boardrooms and neighborhoods When Akberet Boykin Farr walks into work on a hard day, she doesn’t reach first for a spreadsheet or a strategic plan. She thinks about children — students she has met in St. Louis classrooms, about literacy programs and after-school spaces that can change the arc of a young person’s life. She asks herself the […]

'A bridge between boardrooms and neighborhoods'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo courtesy Akberet Boykin Farr

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Saluting Business Excellence Black entrepreneurs and executives play a vital role in driving economic growth, job creation and civic leadership across the St. Louis metropolitan area. The three co-presenters for the 24th annual Salute to Excellence in Business Networking and Awards Luncheon understand the importance of recognizing the region’s brightest leaders. The Regional Business Council (RBC), Urban League […]

'Salute to Excellence in Business'

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📸 Taylor Marrie | The St. Louis American

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Salute to Excellence in Business to highlight regional leadership Business, nonprofit and community leaders across the region should mark their calendars for one of St. Louis’ longest-running celebrations of leadership and economic impact. The St. Louis American Foundation will host its 24th Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The event is scheduled from 11:30 […]

'Salute to Excellence in Business to highlight regional leadership'

🖋 Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo by Michael B. Thomas for The St. Louis American

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Three St. Louis entrepreneurs honored for small-business success While Black Friday is among the busiest and most profitable days of the year for major retailers, Small Business Saturday is just as crucial for entrepreneurs and small-business owners. November is also National Entrepreneurship Month, and with Small Business Saturday falling on Nov. 29, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is celebrating a trio of local […]

'Three St. Louis entrepreneurs honored for small-business success'

🖋 Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price I St. Louis American

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Ron Kitchens named Greater St. Louis Inc. CEO after national search Greater St. Louis Inc., has named Ron Kitchens as its new CEO. He was serving as president and CEO of the Wichita Falls, Texas, Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He has more than three decades of economic development experience working with organizations in Michigan, Texas, Alabama and Missouri. Kitchens is a graduate of Missouri State […]

'Ron Kitchens named Greater St. Louis Inc. CEO after national search'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
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‘This isn’t a traditional library anymore’ The mere thought of starting a business or launching a nonprofit can be daunting, even for those with unlimited resources. For individuals or groups seeking to do so with limited funds and little-to-no experience, developing their idea into a sustainable business model can seem insurmountable. Access to information and learning the basics are a step […]

'‘This isn’t a traditional library anymore’'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo by Derik Holtmann | University Missouri-St. Louis

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Lawrence Group promotes Tyra Duren to new role Tyra Duren has been promoted by the Lawrence Group to the new role of managing director-business services. She was serving as director of talent development  Duren will lead key support functions including talent development, technology and AI, marketing/data and analytics and administrative services. She will also work with firm leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen […]

'Lawrence Group promotes Tyra Duren to new role'

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St. Louis based Lion Forge Entertainment, founded by David Steward II, secures $30M in funding led by HarbourView Equity Partners. Focused on diverse animation & storytelling, Lion Forge continues to shine as a major Black-owned studio. #stlbusiness
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A new $5 million indoor playground is set to transform a vacant big-box store into Lava Island. Opening in August in Rock Hill, this location will create around 60 jobs. STL is attracting national attention and investment like never before. #STLbusiness www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...

St. Louis developer buys first office. 'Off the beaten path for us.' Novus Properties Co. said it plans to aggressive market for tenants as the building's biggest tenant, Mercy Health, will be downsizing space.

Novus Properties Co. acquired Chesterfield Corporate Plaza office last week.

“There’s a lot of exciting projects along the Highway 40-Chesterfield corridor."

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Soul On Fire Will Get Nationwide Release This October | St. Louis Magazine John O’Leary’s remarkable life story has been an inspirational speech, a book, and a movie production. Now it’s a major motion picture—coming soon to a

"Soul on Fire," a movie filmed in STL hits theaters this October! This groundbreaking film is the FIRST to benefit from Missouri’s newly restored tax credits for film productions—up to $16 million annually!

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Rodney Crim Named Among Top St. Louisans to Know | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership St. Louis Small Business Monthly honors 100 recipients Rodney Crim, CEO and president of St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership), has been named one of the top 100 St.…

Rodney Crim, our CEO & President, has been named one of the Top 100 St. Louisans to Know in Business for 2025 by St. Louis Small Business Monthly!

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Shoutout to Erik Lutenegger for making St. Louis Magazine’s Business 500! 👏 His Bourbon Friday initiative helps STL entrepreneurs connect, and he’s pushing web development forward with Generative AI.

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