Archive for August 2019
(St. Louis Post Dispatch) Ag firm moves to Creve Coeur after landing $2.6 million investment
Aker Technologies, a Chicago-based agriculture technology firm, is moving to the St. Louis area after landing $2.6 million in financing led by Lewis & Clark Ventures. Read the full story here.
Read More(Thrive Global) I Moved to a New City for a Fresh Start, and I’ve Never Been Happier
It’s rare — even risky — to move to a new city, spouse and belongings in tow, without the security of a job. But if it’s a calculated risk that…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) St. Louis tech companies say workforce stability gives region a competitive advantage
While St. Louis’ burgeoning technology and startup sectors might trail markets such as Boston and Silicon Valley in vibrancy and scale, it has clear advantages that can assist in attracting…
Read More(St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Scientists pursue a cleaner way to produce life-saving opiate treatments
Researchers at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have identified a new method of producing life-saving antidotes using a microorganism discovered in a waste stream associated with the processing of…
Read More(St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Benson Hill to build new HQ in plant science district with plans to grow to 300 people
Fast-growing plant science firm Benson Hill is doubling down on St. Louis with a plan to build a new headquarters in the 39 North agricultural technology district that could accommodate…
Read More(St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Missouri researchers study golf course grass to address agricultural challenges
Scientists at the Danforth Center are studying golf course grasses to understand how to make plants more tolerant to saltier soils. Salty soils are continually increasing, and result in billions…
Read More(St. Louis Business Journal) Bunge’s relocation notches another win for St. Louis agtech sector, officials say
“It’s one more validation,” said Donn Rubin, president and CEO of local bioscience and agtech booster BioSTL. “We’ve seen startups from other parts of the U.S. and overseas choosing St.…
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