ST. LOUIS – Bi-State Development is pleased to announce that it has maintained a AA+ bond rating, the second highest rating available from S&P Global Ratings, on bonds supporting the MetroLink light rail system. S&P Global Ratings affirmed this rating, […]
Bi-State Development welcomes Simmons to board of commissioners
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Bi-State Development (BSD) announced the appointment of Herbert Simmons to its Board of Commissioners on Thursday. Simmons, who serves as director of the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), is replacing Jeffrey K. Watson, whose […]
Registration open, UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate in Fundamentals of Economic Development
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Registration is officially open for the Chancellor’s Certificate in Fundamentals of Economic Development. The Chancellor’s Certificate is an eight-week, continuing education course that covers the “critical components” of both local and regional economic and community development. […]
Roach named new Bi-State Development president and CEO
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners announced on Friday during a special news conference that Taulby Roach will assume the position of president and chief executive officer at Bi-State Development on January 1, 2019. The Board […]
Bi-State Development to introduce next president and CEO
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Bi-State Development Board and Commissioners is finalizing the hiring of its next president and chief executive officer to succeed John Nations. This announcement comes after a national search which generated interest from 150 applicants. The […]
Bi-State Development receives grant funding, bike share education
Efforts will be focused in Social Equity and Inclusion Target Neighborhoods in North and South St. Louis ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Bi-State Development Research Institute, a non-profit enterprise of Bi-State Development, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the […]
Bi-State Development receives 2018 healthiest employer award
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Bi-State Development has been recognized as a winner of the 2018 Healthiest Employer Award by the St. Louis Business Journal. “We are fortunate to have some of the most talented and dedicated employees in the bi-state […]
Bi-State Development welcomes new member to Board of Commissioners
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson appointed Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., President of Saint Louis University, to the Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners. Pestello replaces Commissioner Vincent Schoemehl, whose term expired. “Commissioner Pestello brings an amazing wealth of knowledge, […]
Exploring the full potential of Drone Technology
ST. LOUIS – Drones are becoming increasingly visible around the St. Louis region and are being operated by a wide variety of users ranging from construction firms, utility and mining companies and first responders to photographers and hobbyists. Despite the […]
St. Louis County Council concerned about public safety at the metro
CLAYTON – At Tuesday’s County Council meeting, Council Members adopted and moved to perfect Bill No. 204 for final passage at next week’s meeting. During the meeting, Council Members expressed their concern for the public safety and security issues at […]