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Jefferson Barracks Cemetery
8:37 am
Mon May 20, 2013

Veterans Hope For Deal To Expand Jefferson Barracks

Credit (UPI/Bill Greenblatt)
War veterans salute as an American flag passes by during Memorial Day services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis on May 30, 2011.

Local veterans say they're hopeful that a deal can be worked out to expand Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

The cemetery in south St. Louis County was established in 1826 and veterans groups say it could be filled by 2025. They've asked local politicians and governments to support giving nearby Sylvan Springs Park to the federal government for an expansion of Jefferson Barracks.

Mike LeBlanc is a Vietnam War veteran who helped coordinate the lobbying efforts.

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Business
3:53 pm
Thu April 25, 2013

St. Louis City, County Offering New Services For Startups

Credit Adam Allington / St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis County Executive and STL VentureWorks Travis Sheridan and Elizabeth Noonan unveil the business incubator's new sign

St. Louis City and County have announced a new division to aid business startups and entrepreneurs.

Called “STL VentureWorks," the project is an extension of the recently-formed St. Louis Economic Development Partnership.

St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley says STL VentureWorks’ five locations will help connect startups to capital funding sources, as well as provide mentoring and training opportunities.

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