Business
Rohwedder ready to serve Waterloo Chamber
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce welcomed a fresh face into its executive director position this week, and she looks forward to the excitement of the new opportunity. Roberta Rohwedder, 28,…
Read MoreSun Basket shines in Valmeyer bluffs
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message reverberated through the underground Rock City development in Valmeyer during Thursday’s grand opening of one of the largest employers in Monroe County. “You guys are what…
Read MoreWaterloo man brings flavor to the grill
A Waterloo man’s latest endeavor — Old Glory BBQ Rubs — is adding a new flavor to the world of barbecue. Ryan Ledendecker, 36, launched his company this year after…
Read MoreAn extra boost to strengthen Lydia
Lydia Boyer, 7, quickly stole the heart of ATI physical therapist Sam Kruse when she began working with the local cancer warrior at the Waterloo facility. “She likes to giggle…
Read MoreAmp-making a passion for Waterloo musician
Not only does Waterloo musician Scott Kuhnert supply “Southern Illinois hillbilly sounds” as lead singer of The Coal Jimmys, he also helps other artists achieve a greater sound quality through…
Read MoreCEO students pitch business ideas to local sharks
At the Monroe County CEO’s first “Shark Tank” event last Wednesday in the Waterloo High School auditorium, four “sharks” carefully weighed the merits of the various pitches students made. The…
Read MoreEntrepreneurs learn importance of business plans
Businesses don’t just happen. At least not successful ones. That was the message a small but hardy cadre of potential business entrepreneurs took home from a Monroe County Economic Development…
Read MoreWhere does your food come from?
Valmeyer farmer Bruce Brinkman tills 1,100 acres of land along the bottoms, growing corn, beans, wheat and horseradish. The United States Department of Agriculture’s most recent census data shows his…
Read MoreWaterloo Donuts open and ready to serve
Following Imo’s Pizza’s recent move from its old location to 654 N. Market Street in Waterloo, passersby wondered what would become of the space at 646 N. Market Street. When…
Read MoreValmeyer business harnessing sun’s energy
Two brothers hope to soon reap the cost-saving benefits after installing solar panels to power 20 percent of their Valmeyer business. MAR Graphics owners Rick and Scott Roever now have…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2018
Much excitement is in store for 2018, not the least of which are the 2018 elections, the myriad of businesses slated to open in Monroe County and the happenings at…
Read MorePapa Vito’s Pizza a family affair
From the humble beginnings of Vito’s Bar in Waterloo in 1991, Papa Vito’s Pizza founders Gerry and Barb Geoppo now have four restaurants to their name throughout the metro-east. The…
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