/tags/local-business Local Business en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-04-08/st-louis-businesses-owners-game-biking-industry-trump-tariff St. Louis-based business owners in the game and biking industries worry President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise prices for their business and for customers. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-04-08/st-louis-businesses-owners-game-biking-industry-trump-tariff Chad Davis /arts/2025-03-28/art-st-louis-blames-downtown-crime-revenue-issues-closure The visual arts nonprofit said its demise was caused by a series of armed confrontations in its old building, construction delays and cuts to grant funding. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:25:32 GMT /arts/2025-03-28/art-st-louis-blames-downtown-crime-revenue-issues-closure Brian Munoz /arts/2025-03-24/art-st-louis-catalyst-coffee-shut-down-finances The nonprofit’s board told artists it would cease operations and furlough staff while considering a possible — but uncertain — restructuring process. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:27:41 GMT /arts/2025-03-24/art-st-louis-catalyst-coffee-shut-down-finances Brian Munoz /economy-business/2024-11-27/delmar-main-street-small-business-saturday The nonprofit is hosting a pitch competition with a top prize of $6,000 and a holiday market with dozens of local vendors. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-27/delmar-main-street-small-business-saturday Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-12-28/longtime-owner-of-iconic-clothing-store-in-belleville-is-ready-for-a-new-chapter Roger Wigginton, who's owned and operated Don Rodgers Ltd. clothing store since 1976 off West Main Street, plans to begin a “Retirement Sale” on Jan. 2. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:17:29 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-28/longtime-owner-of-iconic-clothing-store-in-belleville-is-ready-for-a-new-chapter Mike Koziatek /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-29/arch-grants-investment-in-startups-makes-way-for-new-tech-to-debut-in-st-louis Twenty-two startups and small businesses received non-dilutive grants totaling $1,875,000. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:29:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-29/arch-grants-investment-in-startups-makes-way-for-new-tech-to-debut-in-st-louis Miya Norfleet /economy-business/2023-02-06/regional-business-leaders-look-to-replicate-st-charles-historic-downtown-success The goal is to see what’s working well and apply it across similar districts that dot the St. Louis region. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:31:40 GMT /economy-business/2023-02-06/regional-business-leaders-look-to-replicate-st-charles-historic-downtown-success Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-11-21/few-st-louis-area-business-owners-have-a-transition-plan-despite-nearing-retirement Many small or mid-size businesses could end up closing in the near future because their aging owners don’t have a clear transition plan. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2022-11-21/few-st-louis-area-business-owners-have-a-transition-plan-despite-nearing-retirement Eric Schmid /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-17/how-a-biologist-will-become-the-fourth-generation-to-lead-heffern-jewelry-in-clayton The Heffern family has spent 109 years and three generations as St. Louis jewelers. Kit Heffern and his son Webster discuss the family’s century-long history – and the store’s next chapter under Webster’s leadership. Tue, 17 May 2022 22:55:59 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-17/how-a-biologist-will-become-the-fourth-generation-to-lead-heffern-jewelry-in-clayton Danny Wicentowski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-16/valencia-miller-is-showing-st-louis-a-different-kind-of-tattoo-shop Valencia Miller has been in the tattoo industry since she was a teenager, and now she’s bringing her work — and the work of local artists — to a new Lafayette Square tattoo shop and gallery. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:20:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-16/valencia-miller-is-showing-st-louis-a-different-kind-of-tattoo-shop Jane Mather-Glass