'Commerce' Magazine Ends Publication After 94 Years Here

St. Louis Commerce Magazine, which has been a mainstay in the executive boardrooms of St. Louis’ Fortune 500 companies will cease publication after its July-August issue. Commerce has been serving the St. Louis community since 1918. Commerce is the the official publication of the St. Louis Commerce and Growth Association.

Commerce used to be published 12 times a year, including an annual roster, and then cut back to six times a year several years ago.

Gary Broome, vice president of communications with the St. Louis Regional and Commerce Growth Association said the shut down was due to “economic reasons,” adding “that production just was too costly.” This information was provided by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Shera Dalin, a longtime freelance writer for Commerce, was managing editor, taking over a year ago from veteran journalist Meg Zelenovich.

Joe Reagan, who took office as president and CEO of the RCGA in February is listed as the magazine’s publisher. This was mostly a members-only publication. Subscriptions for companies in the RCGA ran from $550 to $2,150 annually, based on the number of company employees. Private subscriptions were for $30 a year.