Bertagni 1882 is taking over the old General Mills site, aiming to replace the 163 jobs the plant lost this spring.

An Overland-based personal-care manufacturer is turning to bankruptcy court as talc claims and multimillion-dollar legal losses pile up.

Gateway Regional Medical Center says a temporary cash-flow problem delayed employee pay. A $1 million owner loan is expected to get payroll moving again.

Clayton-based Belden posted record revenue of $750.2 million and record orders of $836 million as AI data center demand accelerates.

St. Louis manufacturers are turning to automation as worker shortages, rising costs and competition reshape the factory floor. The region's answer may depend as much on training people as buying robots.

St. Louis added 12,600 construction-related jobs in one year, ranking second nationally behind Houston. The surge comes as contractors warn that federal funding uncertainty could slow future gains.

MAC.BID is bringing its $1-start online auctions to St. Peters this fall, along with more than 70 jobs and a new warehouse for returned and overstocked goods.

The Ballwin Applebee’s on Manchester Road will close this summer after decades in business; the owner cited falling sales and rising costs.

General Motors will spend $157 million to modernize paint‑shop equipment and infrastructure at its Wentzville Assembly plant, which builds the Colorado and Canyon. The upgrade is a targeted move to keep finishing lines current.

Nestlé Purina will spend about €560M ($643M) on a Mantova wet‑food factory and logistics hub, with production expected in 2029.

Schnucks says it will close its Bridgeton distribution warehouse on March 28, 2027, affecting 64 employees. Most are members of Teamsters Local 688 and have been offered severance.

Maryland Heights‑based World Wide Technology scored a 12‑month, $230M Army GEMSS 2.1 award to centralize Cisco software, support and asset management across Army networks.

Nature's Bakery will wind down its Hazelwood plant in a phased shutdown that affects 345 workers. Layoffs start Sept. 11, 2026 and finish Feb. 26, 2027.