/tags/technology Technology en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-12/demand-tech-jobs-grew-2024 There were 39,432 tech-related job openings last year, representing growth of 1.5% from 2023. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-12/demand-tech-jobs-grew-2024 Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-11-21/arch-grants-cohort-20-startups-in-st-louis There were more applicants local to St. Louis in the finalist round this year than in the past. And the majority of the awardees came from the region. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-21/arch-grants-cohort-20-startups-in-st-louis Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-11-15/new-community-district-washington-ave-downtown The Downtown North Community Improvement District would formalize some of the actions taken by individual property owners to promote the area of downtown as an emerging geospatial and entrepreneurial hub. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-15/new-community-district-washington-ave-downtown Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-11-05/rolla-typewriter-sale-repair-community Shane and Amanda Byrne are the owners of Clickety Clack Typewriters, a new store in Rolla that sells and services old typewriters and is fostering a community of fellow enthusiasts. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-11-05/rolla-typewriter-sale-repair-community Jonathan Ahl /culture-history/2024-10-17/st-louis-county-zion-cemetery-unmarked-graves-radar Zion Cemetery in St. Louis County is using radar technology to identify unmarked burials at the cemetery. The cemetery is also raising funds to erect a memorial to the buried individuals. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:01:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-10-17/st-louis-county-zion-cemetery-unmarked-graves-radar Chad Davis /news-briefs/2024-09-09/geospatial-conferences-st-louis-local-industry These events help reinforce the region’s position as a geospatial hub, as the NGA’s new headquarters are set to open by early 2026. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2024-09-09/geospatial-conferences-st-louis-local-industry Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-08-23/missouri-field-tests-soil-sensor-lasers-farmers-fields The tests consisted of digging holes a few inches deep, and then firing a high-powered laser into those holes that measures specific soil conditions. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-23/missouri-field-tests-soil-sensor-lasers-farmers-fields Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-07-17/st-charles-county-plant-to-get-millions-to-expand-semiconductor-manufacturing The expansion in St. Charles County will likely generate 500 construction and 130 manufacturing jobs. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-17/st-charles-county-plant-to-get-millions-to-expand-semiconductor-manufacturing Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-06-13/precision-agriculture-farming-revolution-is-coming The prospect of precision agriculture has existed for decades, but many of the technologies and techniques that will enable it have been slow to catch on. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-13/precision-agriculture-farming-revolution-is-coming Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-05-09/st-louis-tech-job-decline-puts-focus-on-startups To keep St. Louis’ existing tech talent, some regional leaders are pushing for more support for startups. But it’s not a quick or easy fix. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-05-09/st-louis-tech-job-decline-puts-focus-on-startups Eric Schmid