MEMC’s earnings soar on solar demand MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. saw its profit in the second quarter climb to $13.8 million compared to $1.4 million in net income a year ago. Revenue grew to $448.3 million, an increase of more ...

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MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. has entered into a $250 million revolving credit facility with Bank of America, PNC Bank National Association and US Bank National Association. The company said the $250 agreement, which runs for three years, replaces the $200 ...

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An old, established name in the local business community is closing its doors this month. The approximately 34 employees at Kaplan Lumber Co. were told Thursday morning that the business would cease operations on Dec. 17, Kaplan Sales Manager Mike Templeton confirmed during a telephone interview Friday. The company, which operates a 160,000-square-foot facility in Wright City and has an office in St. Peters, has been in business for more than 80 years.

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Synergetics to sell some surgical equipment assets O’Fallon-based Synergetics USA Inc. has agreed to sell some of its surgical equipment assets to Michigan-based Stryker Corp. The purchase price was not disclosed. Synergetics said the agreement calls for it to sell marketing and sales assets relating ...

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Crawford named corrections director St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann selected Larry G. Crawford to head the county Corrections Department. Crawford was formerly director of the Missouri Department of Corrections. The County Council confirmed the appointment last week. Crawford ran the state’s corrections ...

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Cities and hospitals continue to keep construction projects going in the county, despite the recession and the otherwise sluggish construction sector. In May, The Business Record reported that Lindenwood was most likely the biggest builder in St. Charles County. Now ...

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A St. Peters small business owner and advocate has coordinated a national business conference to be held in St. Peters. The inaugural U.S. Small Business Conference will be held Sept. 11-12 at Old Hickory Golf Club. The theme of the ...

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Merchants appear satisfied that St. Peters’ decision to opt out of this weekend’s back-to-school sales tax holiday won’t adversely affect their businesses. Missouri shoppers of school supplies and school-related merchandise won’t pay state sales taxes Aug. 7-9. Shoppers in St. ...

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The city of St. Peters issued business licenses to the following entities during June: Monro Muffler Brake Inc. (change of ownership), located at 3620 Harvester Road and at 7319 Mexico Road. Phone: 636-447-2727; Neighborhood Ornamental Iron (home occupation), located at ...

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Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan’s office has issued a cease and desist order against St. Peters broker Mark McEwen, formerly employed by World Group Securities Inc. Carnahan said McEwen allegedly engaged in dishonest and unethical activities and failed to ...

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The city of St. Peters says its Senior Center will be closed for renovations June 15 through Aug. 23. Plans for renovations include building expansion and the addition of new equipment to the facility. Approximately 2,500 square feet will be ...

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