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American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois honors top engineering achievements at Annual Engineering Excellence Awards

CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has recognized the state’s top engineering achievements of 2023 during their annual Engineering Excellence Awards. Projects from across the state were recognized for their innovation, complexity, overall design and economic impact. The top construction projects honored this year were those completed for the Illinois […]

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Teamsters Local 688 initiates strike against Graybar following rejection of final offer

St. Louis, MO – After months of negotiations, 42 dedicated members of Teamsters Local 688 have taken a stand by rejecting Graybar’s best, last, and final offer on Saturday, February 24. These hardworking individuals have been integral to Graybar’s success, contributing significantly to the company’s $10.5 billion in revenue.   Despite their crucial role in

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 4 – 8 in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In April 2023, an EF-2 tornado swept through Bollinger County, Missouri, devastating a community and claiming the lives of five people. In July, two more people were killed in separate incidents after massive trees uprooted by a severe storm in the St. Louis area fell onto a house and a car. That

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Nominate an outstanding Missouri volunteer for the 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking nominations for the 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards. The Show Me Service Awards highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. To provide a diverse group of awardees each year, the awards are presented by region

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Mo state agency hosts workshop to reduce barriers for adult learners

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted a Student Journey Mapping Workshop on Feb. 22-23 in Jefferson City to help identify and reduce barriers to higher education for adult learners. Representatives from nearly a dozen Missouri colleges and universities spent the two days focusing on ways they can

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