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Missouri Minute: Southwest to end open-seating policy; Wentzville UAW workers reach tentative deal
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% annual rate in the second quarter, outpacing expectations. The gross domestic product snapshot published Thursday showed second-quarter economic expansion doubled the first quarter's 1.4% rate. The growth was driven primarily by increases in consumer spending for goods and services, private inventory investment and nonresidential fixed investment. Consumers spent the most on goods in the energy sector and health care services. In transportation, the leading carrier at Missouri's two largest airports is ushering in changes for passengers. Southwest Airlines announced it will abandon its open-seating policy in favor of assigned seating and premium options. The airline cited customer experience and financial performance for the change. In health care news, St. Louis-based Ascension is selling off 13 facilities to a for-profit hospital operator. Keep reading for these stories and more.
SINC Thermal relocates to O’Fallon
SINC Thermal, a manufacturer of industrial melting furnaces and ovens, announced on July 23 it has relocated its sales, administrative and manufacturing operations to a 15,000-square-foot facility located at 1464 Hoff Industrial Drive in O’Fallon. The company is investing $4 million in new equipment and creating 25 new jobs. The consolidated facility allows the company, founded in the St. Louis metro, to bring its operations under one roof in St. Charles County.
West Sunny Hill Concrete Repairs to Require Lane Closure near Fairview Glen Drive
West Sunny Hill Boulevard is scheduled to undergo concrete repairs near Fairview Glen Drive (the entrance to Woodlands Sports Park) beginning Monday, July 29, 2024. This two-lane road on West Sunny Hill will be reduced to one lane during the project. Please take turns driving through the construction area and...
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