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STLCC’s Corporate College Receives 2012 North County Inc. Business Development Award

St. Louis Community College’s new Corporate College received a 2012 Business Development Award from North County Inc. (NCI) at the organization’s annual breakfast on May 18. The awards are presented to organizations whose efforts positively affect the economic development and business climate of …

Awareness

Seat Belts now will be Enforced Around-the-Clock

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 nationally, 61 percent of the 10,647 passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes overnight (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts at…

Awareness

BBB Warns Investors, Home Buyers About New Solicitations From Smart Solutions

Two local men whose previous credit repair and loan modification businesses left frustrated customers across the St. Louis region have begun seeking investors to buy residential properties, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns. In addition, the men have been advertising heavily for potential …

Local Connections

Kaplan University, St. Louis celebrates its second anniversary this month.

On May 3, 2010, Kaplan University opened its doors to St. Louis area students with a blend of on-ground and online coursework.  The campus, located in Maryland Heights, is home base to over 150 active students, and serves as a resource for online students and local graduates.

Accomplishments

Students Celebrate May Day at Parkway’s Carman Trails Elementary

Students at Carman Trails welcomed in the spring during their annual May Day Celebration.  All grades participated by singing and dancing, including the traditional fourth grade sword dance and fifth grade May pole dance.  Carman Trail alumni were invited to join the current students and staff in …

Promotions

Wishbone Photography Holds Scavenger Hunt For Free Family Photos

  • By Adam
  • May 16, 2012

Wishbone Photography in Ballwin is holding a scavenger hunt to give away a free year of family photography. Eight mystery locations.  Eight days to win. Starting at 6 a.m. on June 1, Wishbone Photography will post on its blog  -- www.wishbonephoto.com -- one photograph of a mystery location daily  …

Awareness

GO! St. Louis Announces New Summer 5K Race

GO! St. Louis, a local not-for-profit organization that specializes in providing fitness events and programs for the region on a year-round basis, announced today the formation of a new race – GO! St. Louis All-American 5K & Fun Run, which is set for Sunday, June 17. The first-time father’s day …

Local Connections

Kirkwood, Florissant Artist Features Woodwork at Laumeier Park Art Fair

Doug Edmondson, owner of Doug E Design LLC, has been creating functional artwork from wood for years.  This year, he's showing off his talent and creations at the Art Fair at Laumeier. The Kirkwood resident's business is located in both Florissant and on the St. Louis Hill. Edmondson is displaying …

Awareness

STLCC Named Plus 50 Champion College by AACC

Gearing up to triple the size of a program assisting community colleges and adult learners across the nation is no small task – but the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is getting some extra help from St. Louis Community College.  AACC recently announced the selection of 11 …

Social Notes

Community Music School Enrolling New Students for Summer

Interested in music lessons? The Community Music School offers one-on-one instruction on most instruments and voice, at three St. Louis locations. People of all ages and ability levels can be matched with one of the 80 master music teachers during New Student Registration.  Walk-in registration for…

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