Bob Clark has built one of the country’s largest construction firms, Clayco. Here, he reflects on his journey from start-up to top builder, evolving from his earliest company motto, "Construction Success" to the current one, "The Art and Science of Building."
Through the years, renowned photographer Matt McFarland has captured the essence of Clark's vision. Read and see more about how their partnership continues to make an indelible industry imprint for all to see now and into the future.
From two appearances on St. Louis’ own Andy Cohen’s What Happens Live! (one just last night), to CBS This Morning, ice cream guru, founder, and CEO of St. Louis’ Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Creamery is helping put St. Louis on the proverbial map. Read here how many have discovered the frosty confection in a different way. It truly is for the naughty and the nice.
Read MoreWith a vision as ever-changing as glass being blown into a new creation, the Delmar Maker District is a two-decade old project that has caught fire in recent months. St. Louis restauranteur Ben Poremba has helped stoke the flames with his plans to open five establishments in the district in 2024. Learn more about how Doug Auer and Jim McKelvey, co-founded Third Degree Glass Factory and the Delmar Maker District.
Read MoreStephanie Franklin launched Fly Wines, a new subscription wine service in late 2023. Aiming to be more than just a wine seller, Franklin is passionate about bringing undiscovered and underrepresented wine regions to the US market. As a Black woman in an industry historically dominated by men, she feels it's essential to have a diverse portfolio and tell stories that show the vastness of the wine industry and the passion that goes into those 750ml bottles sent to customers' doors. Read how she made it happen.
Read MoreWith her giant etching press and a healthy dose of alchemy, owner and Master Printer of Wildwood Press, Maryanne Ellison Simmons works with artists to bring new beauty to life. Simmons and her husband, Ted, a former Cardinals baseball player, met in junior high school and much later, began a life of collecting. In 2020, the couple donated 833 pieces of art to the Saint Louis Art Museum and held an exhibit called “Catching the Moment”. Read more about her story here.
Read MoreDay by day, Christmas Day inches closer. Time to gather those gifts. Want one more gift to put under the tree? Then hop in your sleigh, rev up your reindeer and head on out to Ladue’s Hearth & Soul. They will jingle your bells all the way to December 25th with their BELIEVE Christmas Giveaway.
Read MoreJust in time for the holidays, Washington University alums Jessica Lanzberg and Olivia Putterman launch Wonder Togs Talking Tees, a new high-tech lifestyle brand that blends technology and fashion to bring a child’s wardrobe to life. Read on to learn how they worked with veteran creative marketers Norty Cohen and Brian Clever to make one little girl named Rosie’s favorite zoo animals come to life.
Read MoreOne of the finest purveyor’s of fly rods, exquisite rod cases, purses and trunks, and carefully crafted canoes is located not in Montana, rather in Maplewood, Missouri. Read here how Amelia Tufts and Gabe Batson are making their company “fly.”
Read MoreFounder and Chief Executive Office of Green Street Real Estate Ventures foresees a “Magic City.” The company’s approach is to buy sizable swathes of land for building apartments, family residences, offices, and, what he terms “the magic sauce,” entertainment. Read on to learn more about how Green Steet is transforming the landscape of St. Louis for people who are interested in, as he says, “An experiential lifestyle that’s office, entertainment, and how you live.”
Read MoreHow did Ted Wight go from an unknown in the real estate market in the early 2000’s to being known as St. Louis’ Million Dollar Listing Man in 2023? It’s because he only lists homes worthy of being called a “Ted.” Read here about his beginnings and how he keeps climbing the rock that is the real estate business.
Read MoreSauntering into the Hearth & Soul store in Ladue is like visiting the home of an old friend. Albeit, a very wealthy buddy with an extremely well-appointed house but it’s the kind of warm and cozy place where you can simply hang out on a couch or the patio. Have a complementary cuppa. And where you can shop. Til you drop. Everything you see is for sale. Read on to learn more about Suzie Busch Transou and her store.
Read MoreFounded by Luke Heintz just before the pandemic, Modern Moving offers white glove service to customers who are buying selling homes at an historic pace. Read his story and about a company that takes care of you and your precious possessions with kid gloves when you relocate.
Read MoreNewly launched Eric LeGrand Kentucky Bourbon donates a portion of the profits from every case sold to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which speeds progress toward a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. Former college football star, ESPN sports analyst, and Sports Illustrated award winner and entrepreneur Eric LeGrand is himself a spinal cord injury survivor.
Read MoreThrough calculated growth, the Glik family catapulted one store in St. Louis, MO in 1897 to a chain of on-trend retail stores and boutiques in 71 small towns in the upper Midwest by 2023.
Read MoreFor David Stine, every piece of furniture he makes begins with a walk in the woods. His own 1,000-acre woods.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, Vicia celebrated its 5th birthday in March!
Read MoreWith a mission to reimagine how people experience travel centers, Michael Rubenstein and Chad Wallis return to their home turf to introduce their innovative concept, Wally’s, to Saint Louis in Spring 2022.
Read MorePublisher Craig Kaminer’s conversation with Surendralal Karsanbhai, Emerson’s newly appointed CEO, began with business. Quickly, the discussion turned to listening to LP records, squeezing a run into a hectic schedule, and raising six-year-old twins…
Read MoreFor SL’s Jan./Feb. issue, our Publisher Craig Kaminer explored the booming development of Augusta, MO. With the support of St. Louisans David and Jerri Hoffman, this not-so-far-from-home destination is now gaining momentum on the national stage.
Read MoreAmerican made and St. Louis-based True Residential shares the heartfelt history of the company and how humble beginnings blossomed into a world famous luxury brand.
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