On the Cover: Clementine’s Ice Cream
Photo by Carmen Troesser
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Cover Story: The Revolutionary Ice Cream Company
For Tamara Keefe, the founder, CEO and self-described “Flavor Temptress” behind Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream, ice cream is something far more profound than a simple sweet indulgence. To her, it is a vehicle for connection, a channel for transformation and an art form that has redefined what it means to follow your passion
Text: Craig Kaminer
Photo: Carmen Troesser
Living Land-Locked but Missing the Atlantic
Born and raised in New Jersey, Kristen Armstrong finds herself miles and miles away from the seashore.
Text: Christy Marshall
Photo: Ashley Gieseki
Leaping Off Cliffs
Attorney Jerry Schlichter has spent decades fighting for the underdog—and the City of St. Louis.
Text: Christy Marshall
Photo: John Lore
Starting out as a theatre usher, Kwofe Coleman has worked his way right up to the top as Chief Executive Officer.
Text: Alexa Beattie
Photo: John Lore
The Magnificent Muny
The Next Generation of Cool (Is Hot)
The St. Louis Family Business Welcomes Its Fourth Generation of Leadership and a New Line of Color Matched Grills.
Text: Craig Kaminer
Photo: Suzy Gorman
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Flourish 2025
There’s something deeply reassuring about a company that bears the same name it had 50 -or even 100 -years ago. In a world that seems to evolve at the speed of light, where brands rise and fall with the latest trend, family businesses remain grounded. They’re built on values passed down through generations: integrity, hard work, pride of craftsmanship and a long view of success that goes far beyond the next quarter’s earnings report.
Nowhereis this tradition more alive than right here in St. Louis.Family businesses are the quiet engine behind the American economy.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, they make up approximately 90 percent of all U.S. businesses and contribute more than half of the nation’s GDP. They employ nearly two-thirds of the workforce. These aren’t just statistics. They’re the stories of families who risked everything to build something that could last, and who continue to pour their hearts into every product, every handshake and every decision.
In Missouri, this legacy is especially rich -and remarkably diverse
Text: Craig Kaminer
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