Good News Roundup for January 10, 2021

Happy New Year! We thought we’d share some local good news in case you’re looking for a pick-me-up. Here’s some fun stories from the last few days:

UMSL recently released the initial cohort of its new startup accelerator that will support entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.

The owners of Mission Taco Joint are launching a new delivery ghost kitchen concept for your take out needs called Holy Mole. Many menu items are inspired from their former Milagro Modern Mexican, which closed its doors in 2018.

This economic development look-ahead from the Business Journal is a good read.

Blackline Design + Construction, St. Louis-based construction and architecture firm, wants to redevelop a warehouse at 2000 N. Broadway into a 146-unit apartment building with additional commercial space. The project is in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood and will cost $23 million.

This article about one reason why Wainwright won the Clemente Award is worth a read.

After COVID scuttled plans for the Armory building in Midtown’s transformation to an office building it’s looking like it will get a new lease on life as an entertainment destination.

1500 S. Grand Ave. - that eyesore you may have passed tons of times on your way to the best of South Grand - is slated to be rehabbed into 28 market rate apartments and first floor commercial real estate.

This look at Crown Candy Kitchen’s chocolate production is delightful.