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AMM Communications, LLC, Launches Executive Search Division to Expand Service Offerings

image of Ed MayugaAugust 23, 2017 (St. Louis) – AMM Communications LLC, a WBE-certified, St. Louis-based public relations, communications skills training and marketing firm, announced today that it has launched a new executive search division to help clients identify the best talent for their open management positions in sales, business development, marketing, finance, accounting, operations, and administration.

Ed Mayuga, a partner at AMM Communications, has nearly 20 years of executive recruitment experience, and he will manage the new division while overseeing the talent acquisition process.

“Since 2008, we’ve helped multiple clients place A-players within their organizations as part of a strategic marketing plan. The demand is there, and it has become increasing difficult to recruit and retain top talent as the US economy has improved,” said Mayuga.

Mayuga uses a proprietary and customized search process that has a successful retention rate of more than 90 percent for new hires after the first year. In addition, what sets the AMM Communications executive search process apart from other search firms, is that the talent acquisition is guaranteed. If for some reason the new hire is not a fit for the position, AMM Communications will reopen the search free-of-charge.

Founded in 2008, AMM Communications LLC, the St. Louis-based strategic marketing communications, public relations, and talent acquisition firm, provides media relations, business development, crisis communications, content marketing, internal communications, communications skills training, digital marketing, reputation management, social media consulting, and executive search services for businesses nationwide. AMM Communications is WBE certified, and has been voted one of the “Best PR Firms in St. Louis” by Small Business Monthly from 2010-2017. We want to help you … Drive your sales. Communicate better. Hire well. For more information, please visit, http://ammcommunications.com or call 314.485.9499.

Purk & Associates Selected as one of Accounting Today’s “2017 Best Accounting Firms to Work For”

August 9, 2017 (St. Louis) – Purk & Associates, the leading St. Louis-based accounting and business consulting firm, was recently named as one of Accounting Today’s “2017 Best Accounting Firms to Work For.”

This is the fourth consecutive year that Purk & Associates has been selected for this prestigious award, and the firm is only one of two St. Louis- based accounting firms to receive this recognition.

“What an incredible honor to receive this recognition for four consecutive years,” said Bill Purk, CPA, Purk & Associates president. “We have an amazing and talented team that has helped build an amazing culture where we learn and support one another, and serve our clients well to guide them to financial success.”

Since its founding in June 2009, Purk & Associates has achieved significant financial growth, attracted and retained leading talent, and has been recognized by business groups and industry organizations for company awards and recognition of individual employees.

Purk & Associates has doubled the number of full-time professionals since its founding and doubling revenue during the past several years. Within the past six years, Purk & Associates has been recognized by the business community and accounting industry as one of the country’s leading accounting firms. The firm has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 500 | 5000 list in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Purk & Associates has been selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as the recipient for its “Best Places to Work” in 2010 and 2015, and a finalist in 2012 and 2014.

To review the list of the “2017 Best Accounting Firms to Work For,” please visit the Accounting Today article about the list of 2017 recipients.

This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the accounting industry, benefiting the industry’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 100 companies. Accounting Today partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees.

To be considered for participation, companies had to meet the following eligibility requirements: must be a public accounting firm in the U.S.; have a minimum of 15 employees working in the United States; and must be in business a minimum of 1 year.

Companies from across the United States entered the two-part survey process to determine Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firms to Work For.” The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.

Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data and determined the final ranking.

Founded in 2009 with headquarters in St. Louis, Purk & Associates, P.C., is a nationally recognized and award winning, independently owned accounting and management advisory firm that delivers a full range of tax, accounting, audit and consulting services. At Purk & Associates, our focus is to help our clients achieve more financial and business success. To learn more, please visit http://purkpc.com.

Orlando’s Event Centers, Catering & Special Events Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Orlando’s Event Centers, Catering & Special Events is a third-generation, St. Louis family-owned business that has been involved with thousands of private and corporate events since 1967.
(Image by Strauss Peyton)

St. Louis (July 18, 2017) – Orlando’s Event Centers, Catering & Special Events, a St. Louis-based, third-generation family owned business, celebrates its 50th anniversary in July.

Founded in 1967 by husband and wife team, Sam Orlando, Sr., and Jan Orlando, they started as a catering company focused on serving the best St. Louis barbeque. During the past five decades, Orlando’s has been involved with tens of thousands of events and parties ranging from weddings and anniversaries to catering, planning and hosting some of the biggest not-for-profit fund raisers and corporate events in the St. Louis area. The business has expanded into all areas of the hospitality industry, including:

  • Catering:  Orlando’s is on the preferred caterers list at Louis’ most prestigious, unique venues and offers the latest culinary trends for private and corporate events.  High quality, locally sourced and uniquely presented food is their highest priority.  With events as small as 10 and as large as 10,000, Orlando’s offers catering for all occasions.
  • Event space: Orlando’s has three unique spaces for private, corporate and not-for-profits events located in South County, at 4300 Hoffmeister Avenue; Maryland Heights, located at 2050 Dorsett Village; and The Lodge at Grant’s Trail, a bed and breakfast, located at 4398 Hoffmeister Avenue. Orlando’s has a variety of spaces that will accommodate groups of 50 to 1,000 guests from the intimate outdoor patio at The Lodge to the multipurpose ball room at the South County event space.
  • Event Planning: Orlando’s has a team of event professionals to help plan and guide clients when planning an event to make the most of any size budget.
  • Lodging: The Lodge at Grant’s Trail is a unique bed and breakfast experience for guests who want rustic and luxurious experiences.

“Orlando’s is a family business from all aspects. Throughout the last 50 years, Orlando’s has employed thousands of team members, and today we have employees whose grandparents and parents worked for us. My brother Sam, Jr., and I have grown up with many of our employees, said Mike Orlando, Orlando’s Vice President.

“My son Scott is the third Orlando generation to learn the business from the ground up, and he and my daughter Jordan are eager to continue the legacy,” added Mike Orlando.

In 1999, the Orlando Family Foundation for Charities was founded as a 60th birthday present for Sam Orlando, Sr., for his community service, volunteerism and charitable gifts. Since the Foundation was formed, more than $1 million dollars have been awarded to local not-for-profits with an annual gala with the selected charitable partners participating. The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities Gala is January 27, 2018. For more information, please visit www.orlandofamilyfoundation.org.

“We have been part of the St. Louis community for decades, and have grown and expanded to keep up with the changing taste of our clients. Our success is dependent on the fine talent of our team members, ensuring that our clients have memorable experiences, and keeping true to our St. Louis roots,” said Sam Orlando, Jr., Orlando’s Vice President.

Since 1967, Orlando’s Event Centers, Catering & Special, a St. Louis-based, third-generation, family owned business, has been providing outstanding and unique catering, wedding and event planning services for private, corporate and not-for-profit events in St. Louis city, St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson counties, and Metro East communities. To learn more, visit, http://orlandogardens.com.

AMM Communications, LLC, Voted One of Best 2017 St. Louis Public Relations Firms by Small Business Monthly for Eighth Consecutive Year

image of Ed MayugaJuly 11, 2017 (St. Louis) – AMM Communications LLC, a St. Louis-based strategic communication and marketing communication firm, focused on public relations, business development, internal communications, content marketing, crisis communications, reputation management, talent recruitment, executive communication skills training, and social media consulting, was selected as one of the “Best 2017 Public Relations Firms in St. Louis” by Small Business Monthly readers.

The firm has made the list of Small Business Monthly’s Top Public Relations firms for eight consecutive years from 2010-17.

The list of the top public relations is published in the July 2017 Small Business Monthly. To view the list of the best public relations firms, please click here.

“This is an incredible honor,” said Ann Marie Mayuga, AMM Communications partner. “We want to thank our clients and the readers of Small Business Monthly for selecting us as one of the top public relations firms in St. Louis. To be included with this group of St. Louis firms demonstrates the level of marketing and public relations talent in the St. Louis region.”

Since its founding in 2008, AMM Communications has served the leading companies in their industry sectors providing them with support ranging from media relations and crisis communications to content marketing, and executive communications skills training, and talent recruitment.  The company, co-founded by Ed and Ann Marie Mayuga, focuses on financial institutions, professional services firms, manufacturing and distribution companies, healthcare, technology start-ups, government entities and not-for-profits throughout the region and nationwide.

Founded in 2008, AMM Communications LLC, the St. Louis-based strategic marketing communications, public relations, and talent acquisition firm, provides media relations, business development, crisis communications, content marketing, internal communications, communications skills training, digital marketing, reputation management, social media consulting, and recruitment services for businesses nationwide. The firm is WBE certified and has been voted one of the “Best PR Firms in St. Louis” by Small Business Monthly from 2010-2017. “Drive your sales. Communicate better. Hire well.” For more information, please visit, http://ammcommunications.com or call 314.485.9499.

Scientists from Intact Genomics, University of Wisconsin – Madison and Northwestern University, Partnered to Build New Platform for the Discovery of New Drug Leads from the Microbial World

St. Louis – (June 12, 2017) Today scientists from St. Louis-based Intact Genomics, a world leader of research and services around large DNA fragment cloning and metagenomics related technologies; the University of Wisconsin – Madison; and Northwestern University, announced that their research to develop a new, scalable platform that harvests valuable lead compounds from fungi, using a technology known as Fungal Artificial Chromosomes with Metabolomic Scoring (FAC-MS) will be published in the Nature Chemical Biology June 12 issue.

The FAC-MS approach harnesses fungi to create powerful molecules honed through evolution by capturing large swaths of their DNA in a special system for robust production and identification of new molecules.  Most notable, the company has also developed another disruptive technology of soil shuttle BAC-NGS (next generation sequencing) to capture 100-kb large DNA directly from soil and environmental uncultivable microbes for large-scale natural product discovery.

The new 100-kb large DNA platforms will transform the process of discovering new bioactive molecules for application to numerous human diseases through the systematic discovery of new drug leads from the microbial world.

The published work shows how one of Intact Genomics products, the genome-based 100-kb large DNA technologies, is used to revive large-scale natural products and drug discovery for the biosynthetic industry, pharmaceutical companies, agriculture, bioenergy, and environment protection. A significant amount for the funding of the research to build and test the company’s genome-based 100KB large DNA technologies, was funded through a total $1.8 million NIH SBIR Phase II grant from May 2014 to April 2016.

Founded in 2013 by Dr. Chengcang Charles Wu along with Rosa Ye, his wife, Intact Genomics is based at the Helix Center Biotech Incubator and has six full-time employees.

Dr. Wu explained that he and Rosa were drawn to St. Louis when they knew they wanted to start a business because it offered the necessary biotech infrastructure, access to research talent, and ideal community to raise a family.

“When I turned 50 years-old in 2013, I knew that if I didn’t start my company now that it might be too late. Rosa and I like to explore new places so we visited San Diego, the North Carolina Research Triangle Park, Boston and St. Louis. We choose St. Louis because it has a good environment for biotech startups and family life,” said Dr. Wu.

During the past four years, Intact Genomics has developed more than 40 new molecular biology products including Escherichia coli competent cells (highest transformation efficiency in the market), Enzymes, Real-time PCR kits, Real-time qPCR kits, and cloning kits, and many of its clients are international academic institutes and corporations.

Rosa added, “We fell in love with St. Louis the first time we came here. As entrepreneurs, we did what we had to do. In 2013, we rented a U-Haul, left our house behind in Madison, Wisconsin, and rented a two-bedroom apartment less than one mile from the Helix Biotech Incubator. Four years later, Charles and I are thrilled to be here in this position to produce life-saving products. We have an amazing team of scientists, the encouragement from our family, and the support of the St. Louis community.”

St. Louis-based, Intact Genomics, a world leader of research and services around large DNA fragment cloning and metagenomics related technologies, helps scientists explore the genome structure and function of microorganisms, plants, and animal species. To learn more, click here.

 

Research published in the Nature Chemical Biology June 12 issue

Purk & Associates, P.C., Celebrates Eighth Anniversary

Bill Purk – Purk & AssociatesJune 1, 2017 (St. Louis) – Purk & Associates, P.C., the leading, independently owned St. Louis-based accounting and management advisory firm, celebrated its eighth anniversary June 1.

“Looking back at the past eight years, it is humbling to see how Purk & Associates has grown. We want to thank our clients for the opportunity to serve them and grow with them. The Purk & Associates team members challenge ourselves each day to be better than we were the day before to exceed our clients’ expectations,” said Bill Purk, CPA, Purk & Associates president and co-founding shareholder.

Since its founding in June 2009, Purk & Associates has achieved significant financial growth, attracted and retained leading talent, and has been recognized nationally as one of the best accounting firms to work for in the country.

“I’d also like to thank the amazing team at Purk. We have an incredibly talented group of individuals who have each contributed to building a strong culture where we support and care for one another,” added Purk.

Purk & Associates was named to Inc. Magazine’s 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Companies from 2014 – 2016, and was selected by Accounting Today as one of the “Top 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work For” from 2014 – 16. Purk & Associates was selected by the St. Louis Business Journal as the recipient of the 2010 and 2016 “Best Places to Work,” and selected as a Top 5 finalists in 2012, 2014 and 2015. The firm was voted by the Small Business Monthly readers as one of the “Best Accounting Firms in St. Louis” from 2010 – 2017.

Founded in 2009 with headquarters in St. Louis, Purk & Associates, P.C., is a nationally recognized and award winning, independently owned accounting and management advisory firm that delivers a full range of tax, accounting, audit and consulting services. At Purk & Associates, our focus is to help you achieve more financial and business success. To learn more, please visit www.purkpc.com.

AMM Communications LLC Celebrates Ninth Anniversary

image of Ann Marie Mayuga — AMM Communications LLCJune 1, 2017 (St. Louis) – AMM Communications LLC, the St. Louis-based strategic marketing communications, public relations, and talent acquisition firm, celebrated its ninth anniversary June 1.

Founded in 2008 by Ed and Ann Marie Mayuga, AMM Communications works with small- to mid-size businesses nationwide in the financial services, professional services, technology, and manufacturing and distribution industries.

“We want to thank our clients, family and friends for their support for the past nine years. We are excited about future opportunities, helping our clients’ businesses grow, and giving back to the St. Louis community,” said Ann Mayuga Mayuga, AMM Communications co-founder and partner.

AMM Communications is Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certified by the State of Missouri, and was voted one of the top 25 St. Louis public relations firms by the readers of Small Business Monthly from 2010-2016.

“It has been remarkable how much has changed in business and in the marketing and communications industries during the past nine years since Ed and I founded this business. We’ve learned much as entrepreneurs and are excited about what the future holds growing and learning as professionals to strengthen our skills, and leveraging technology to effectively and efficiently help our clients’ businesses grow,” added Mayuga.

Founded in 2008, AMM Communications LLC, the St. Louis-based strategic marketing communications, public relations, and talent acquisition firm, provides media relations, business development, crisis communications, content marketing, internal communications, communications skills training, digital marketing, reputation management, social media consulting, and recruitment services for businesses nationwide. “Drive your sales. Communicate better. Hire well.” For more information, please visit, http://ammcommunications.com or call 314.485.9499.

Southwest Airlines Adds Flights to Cancun, St. Louis Airport Gets New Airport Lounge

Relax in a New Lounge Before Your Flight to Cancun!

Over the last two weeks, there’s been some fantastic news coming out of St. Louis-Lambert Airport.  The airport, which in recent years, has lagged behind similarly sized airports has lacked international flights and passenger amenities.  However, just last week, Southwest Airlines announced that the airline will add flights from St. Louis to Cancun.  A few days before that, the airport board announced that a new airport lounge was in the works for passengers traveling through Terminal 2.

Southwest Airlines Announces St. Louis to Cancun Flights

Southwest Airline hasn’t been flying outside of the United States for very long.  Only in recent years has the airline started service to popular vacation destinations once served by now defunct AirTran which merged with Southwest in 2014.  Previously, Southwest’s international flights had been reserved for major cities.  Now, Southwest is slowly adding new international flights from medium-sized airports.  One of those medium-sized airports in St. Louis.

Southwest Airlines will fly Boeing 737s between St. Louis-Lambert International Airport and Cancun International Airport beginning in November.  Flights to Cancun will be Saturday only and will begin on November 11th.  According to Southwest Airlines, fares start at $149 one-way.  The flights will be operated out of Southwest’s home terminal, Terminal 2, which also houses St. Louis’ international arrivals.  This announcement comes as Southwest Airlines has expanded its operations at St. Louis-Lambert Airport.

St. Louis Airport to get flights to Cancun on Southwest Airlines (Image: Southwest Airlines)

St. Louis Airport to get flights to Cancun on Southwest Airlines (Image: Southwest Airlines)

Wingtips Lounge Coming to St. Louis Airport

Some more great news for passengers, the St. Louis Airport Board announced that the airport’s Terminal 2 will get a brand new airport lounge.  The lounge will not be affiliated with any airline meaning it’s open to all passengers for an access fee.  Additionally, some credit card holders will also get free access to the lounge.  The Wingtips lounge was selected as Terminal 2s brand new common use airport lounge.

Passengers that visit the Wingtips Lounge will have access to comfortable and private seating, free beverages, free snacks, and complimentary wi-fi.  Construction of the lounge has yet to be approved and construction will likely take over a year.  There is no set opening date for the new lounge.

The New St. Louis Airport Wingtips Lounge (Image: Burns and McDonnell)

The New St. Louis Airport Wingtips Lounge (Image: Burns and McDonnell)


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CORE10 Architecture, a St. Louis-based Architectural Firm, Celebrates 10th Anniversary in May

The CORE10 Architecture team includes (from left to right): Sheila Miranda, Lead Architect; Michael Byrd, Principal and Co-Founder; Amanda Partyka Norris, Lead Architect; Jamar Bohannon, Production Designer; Sheena M. Hartmann, Production Designer; Tyler Stephens, Principal & Co-Founder.

St. Louis (May 10, 2017)CORE10 Architecture, a St. Louis-based architectural firm located at 4501 Lindell Blvd, celebrates its 10th anniversary May 2017. The theme for the milestone anniversary is “10 for 10” – 10 years in business on the founding of May 10th.

Co-founded in 2007 by Michael Byrd, AIA, CDT, principal; and Tyler Stephens, AIA, principal, CORE10 Architecture has a team of professionals with clients locally and nationwide working on a variety of projects ranging from institutional and mixed use commercial to multifamily and single family residential projects. Local projects the firm has worked on include: Siteman Cancer Treatment Center in St. Peters; Greentree Community Church in Kirkwood; Loop Trolley Headquarters located in the Delmar Loop; and 801 Chophouse in Clayton.

Byrd and Stephens partnered 10 years ago to form an innovative, quality firm that specializes in projects for the urban core. Part of their inspiration to start a business was to bring together the best architectural talent in St. Louis, encourage creative thinking, offer cutting-edge design solutions, and work with a variety of clients.

Another aspect for the founding of CORE10 Architecture was that Byrd and Stephens wanted to build a business that promoted the uniqueness of the St. Louis urban landscape.

“What sets us apart is that we get to know our clients personally. We embed ourselves at the location, ask questions of the actual people who will use the building in the end, and spend time on the streets to visualize how the proposed structure will complement the surrounding environment,” said Stephens.

In March, CORE10 Architecture launched a new YouTube channel to kick-off its 10th anniversary celebration. Each month a new video will be released featuring a building or landmark throughout St. Louis that has significant design elements and architectural features. A drone is used to film so the viewer can experience the full view of each structure that is highlighted in each video. The fist video is about the Lindell Terrace Building located at 4501 Lindell Blvd. in the Central West End, where their office is located, and the second is about the Loop Trolley Headquarters.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2017, CORE10 Architecture is an architectural firm based in the historic Central West End of St. Louis. The team of architects work on a variety of projects nationwide ranging from institutional and mixed use commercial to multifamily and single family residential projects. The goal for each CORE10 Architectural client is the same – to make each design unique and to make the outcome inspirational. To learn more, please visit www.core10arch.com.

The Top Ten Recognized Businesses in St. Louis

image of a red pin sticking in a map of St. Louis — businesses in St. LouisSt. Louis is a city of many appeals: we covet our Cardinals every spring, and we bleed Blue during the winter (but we never talk about the NFL…ever). Our city features some of the most celebrated attractions in the nation, like the Gateway Arch and our one-of-a-kind Busch Stadium, complete with Ballpark Village. Consequently, St. Louis is also a great place for thriving businesses.

Today, we’re highlighting some of the most nationally and globally recognized businesses in St. Louis and how their work influences the way people in our city work and live.

The Most Renown Businesses in St. Louis

St. Louis’ ability to produce intelligent, success-driven employees who want to positively influence their city and the world has created an ideal home for the following high-profile corporations:

Anheuser-Busch

“Anheuser-Busch’s roots date back to the mid-1800s when a large number of German immigrants arrived to St. Louis, mainly due to political upheavals in Germany and Bohemia in 1848. With the large migration of Germans to St. Louis the principal industry in the area soon became brewing beer. These immigrant brewers introduced a new style of beer to the United States: Lager. Lighter, crisper and more difficult to brew, Lager beer requires more time and care than other styles of beer. In a short time, Budweiser would go from a local favorite to the King of Beers around the world.” — Anheuser-Busch

Panera Bread (a.k.a. St. Louis Bread Company)

“We care about the simple things: freshly-baked breads, attention to detail, a warm place to gather and our local neighborhoods. That’s why at Panera Bread bakery-cafes, bakers spend their nights baking breads in stone deck and convection ovens before we open our doors each morning. This overnight effort ensures that everything from your morning bagel to your late afternoon sandwich was baked fresh, that same day. We apply this same dedication to all of our cafe items, from fresh, crisp salads with unique flavor combinations, to our savory selection of soups. At the end of each day, we donate unsold bakery products to the community and then start all over again.” — Panera Bread

Mastercard

“For 50 years, we’ve been using our technology and expertise to make payments safer, simpler and smarter. We don’t issue cards, but we do make payments happen around the clock, around the world. We believe it pays to give back; through our philanthropy and payment innovations, we’re making a positive impact in communities around the world.” — Mastercard

Energizer

“The Energizer® brand is synonymous with world’s first innovation and emerging technologies. Beyond power and portable lighting, our real product is bringing positivenergy™ so that you can do, enjoy, and accomplish more than you ever expected.” — Energizer

The Boeing Company

“Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.” — The Boeing Company

Nestlé Purina

“[When we make Purina pet foods,] we start with wholesome ingredients that meet or exceed government standards, and manage the processing every step of the way to ensure the product quality. [But] quality pet foods are just the beginning. From our leading-edge research, to innovative programs like ‘Purina Pets For People’ in the US and Pet Care School in Italy, we’re always looking for new ways to help pets and the people who love them.” — Nestlé Purina

Sunnen Products Company

“Sunnen Products Company has been a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives since 1924. [We are] committed to providing a broad offering of catalog products and custom engineered solutions in a way that exceeds the expectations of our customers.” — Sunnen Products Company

Edward Jones

“Edward Jones serves nearly 7 million investors from more offices than any other investment firm in America. We attribute a great deal of our success to our principles and personal, long-term approach to investing.” — Edward Jones

Monsanto

“Monsanto is a sustainable agriculture company [that is] focused on empowering farmers—large and small—to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy. We do this with our leading seed brands in crops like corn, cotton, oilseeds and fruits and vegetables. We also produce leading in-the-seed trait technologies for farmers, which are aimed at protecting their yield, supporting their on-farm efficiency and reducing their on-farm costs.” — Monsanto

Spire (formerly The Laclede Group)

“Spire’s natural gas utilities and other related businesses work together to enrich the lives of the 1.56 million customers we serve across Missouri and Alabama. Our gas marketing business maintains the balance between our natural gas supplies and our customers’ needs, ensuring the highest reliability at the lowest costs. And we’ve tapped into the growing market of cleaner-burning natural gas vehicles that can conveniently support business fleets of all kinds.” — Spire

Want to learn more about businesses in St. Louis?

St. Louis is a large city full of burgeoning businesses and innovation; we could not list all of these organizations in this single article. If your favorite St. Louis business didn’t make our short list, tell us in the comments section below! What businesses deserve to be in the Elevate STL spotlight? Why did you select the business you chose? What does the business do to positively influence our city? Would you be interested in Elevate STL working with this business to produce future content?

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