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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.

The nonprofit’s board told artists it would cease operations and furlough staff while considering a possible — but uncertain — restructuring process.

The nonprofit is hosting a pitch competition with a top prize of $6,000 and a holiday market with dozens of local vendors.

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.

Twenty-two startups and small businesses received non-dilutive grants totaling $1,875,000.

The goal is to see what’s working well and apply it across similar districts that dot the St. Louis region.

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.

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.

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.

Demand for vegan food has grown in the Midwest over the past few years, making St. Louis a prime spot to start offering plant-based products.