Melissa Crockett Meske

Eastern Region

Communications Strategist. Media Relations Pro. Content Creator. Space Curator. Creative Solopreneur. Published Author. Founder, Melissa Meske Publications.

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Articles

‘Cons,’ creatives and ‘the art of the deal’

1 week ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Artists of any genre or medium continue to come to terms with being recognized as being in business as well. These creative entrepreneurs represent not only an important business and industry sector, a vocation and career path, and a defining community culture, but also are also an imperative economic development factor and a vital component of any thriving and sustainable local and regional economy.
Glen Carbon’s Gateway Urgent Care to permanently close in May

1 week ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] An announcement from Gateway Regional Medical Center was made recently indicating that its Gateway Urgent Care facility located in Glen Carbon at 4273 State Route 159 would close permanently in May. The clinic will permanently close at the end of business on May 14, 2025. All medical records will be transferred to Gateway Regional Medical Center and be accessible to any patients’ future healthcare providers.
Federal facilities in Alton, Mt. Vernon marked for accelerated disposition

2 weeks ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Alton was recently marked for accelerated disposition by the U.S. General Services Administration. Located at 501 Belle Street, the facility serves as a Social Security Administration office and also houses the Office of Surface Mining. Constructed in 1972, the two-story Beatty Courthouse is made of dark brown brick, gray-vein limestone trim, and fascia stone.
Illinois FBLA Collegiate hosts successful 2025 State Leadership Conference in Springfield

2 weeks ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Illinois Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate hosted its annual State Leadership Conference on March 29-30, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, bringing together ambitious college students from across the state for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and competition.
Careers in View: OSF Saint Anthony’s Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M.

3 weeks ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] As OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center celebrates 100 years of serving the community with care and compassion, Vice President of Operations and Special Projects Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M., has been at the forefront of everyday interactions with its patients, providers and partners for five years now. She recently shared her unique career journey with the IBJ.
Budzinski, Duckworth meet with local veterans, Metro East VSO leaders to discuss Trump Administration actions

3 weeks ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) met with leaders and members from local veteran service organizations in the Metro East, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. During the meeting, Duckworth and Budzinski discussed the Trump Administration’s VA layoffs, illegal pauses in federal funding and cuts to veteran care.
Breaking ground: CAVC’s new vocational facility to open new opportunities

1 month ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) held a ceremonial groundbreaking on March 25, 2025, to kick off construction of its $25 million facility expansion and renovation. Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 officials, design/construction team members, local business partners and representatives from the State of Illinois were on-hand to mark the occasion.
DOGE Cuts Include Local OSHA Office

1 month ago | heraldpubs.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

by Melissa Crockett Meske, Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal A list of federal office closures recently posted by the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency includes several lease terminations of offices in the St. Louis and Metro East region. Of particular impact to regional business and industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration location in Fairview Heights has made the list. The 2,971-square-foot facility’s lease has an annual cost of $73,620.
At two score, or four decades, the RBGA continues on a ‘growth mission’

1 month ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The RiverBend Growth Association turns 40 in 2025 and continues its core mission to attract, promote and support new and existing economic growth throughout the Riverbend community. It was founded on Jan. 18, 1985, and was first known as the Greater Alton/Twin Rivers Growth Association. The organization was formed as a merger of several smaller city chambers that decided to act as one regional chamber. Founders included J.
Site Selection Magazine ranks bi-state St. Louis metro region as ‘tops’

1 month ago | ibjonline.com | Melissa Crockett Meske

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] As a part of the recent Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois board of directors meeting, held on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Collinsville, Site Selection Magazine Representative Ron Starner honored the council for its continuously diligent work throughout the region.