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Recent News About Greater St. Louis Chamber
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Downtown St. Louis launches new public safety ambassador program
Greater St. Louis, Inc. has introduced a new Downtown Public Safety Ambassadors program to enhance public safety in the area. These trained, unarmed, uniformed security officials will provide an additional layer of visible security, complementing existing patrols by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD). The program aims to improve the overall experience for residents, workers, and visitors.
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Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week returns October 14
Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced the return of Downtown St. Louis Restaurant Week, scheduled for October 14-20, 2024. This event will feature specials and deals at some of the most popular restaurants and bars in the area.
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Greater St. Louis celebrates 18th cohort graduation from Fellows Experience
Greater St. Louis, Inc. celebrated the graduation of the 18th cohort of the Fellows Experience, a program dedicated to the development of diverse mid-career professionals. The initiative aims to address challenges faced by professionals of color as they advance their careers.
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Greater St. Louis hosts summit on economic growth
Greater St. Louis, Inc. will host the 2024 Inclusive Economic Growth Summit on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in Downtown St. Louis.
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St.Louis records highest percentage increase in foreign-born population among large US metros
Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the St. Louis metropolitan area has recorded the highest percentage increase in foreign-born population among the 30 largest metro areas in the United States from 2022-2023. The 15-county bi-state region added more than 30,000 foreign-born residents during this period, marking a significant milestone.
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Partnerships drive major investments into downtown St. Louis
Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) and the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) presented a report to Mayor Tishaura Jones today, outlining their progress on addressing the future of two significant vacant properties in Downtown St. Louis: the Railway Exchange Building and the Millennium Hotel.
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Arch to Park Equity Fund offers purchase of historic Wainwright Building
Greater St. Louis, Inc. announced today that Arch to Park Equity Fund LLC, a patient capital real estate investment fund it coordinates, has made an offer to purchase the historic Wainwright Building, located at 111 North 7th Street in Downtown St. Louis. The State has accepted the offer, and customary diligence and negotiations are underway prior to closing.
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St.Louis hosts major week-long series of events focused on geospatial technology
A significant week of events highlighting St. Louis as a national center for geospatial technology will commence on Monday, September 9. "GeoFutures Week" will attract leaders in geospatial technology from across the country to showcase St. Louis' leadership in the sector.
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Illinois treasurer promotes economic growth during visit to Alton
Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs visited Alton on August 7, meeting with nearly two dozen regional leaders and business professionals to discuss economic growth, innovation, and job creation in southern Illinois. The event aimed to promote the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund, a $1.5 billion investment fund designed to attract and support technology-enabled businesses in the state through targeted investments with venture capital, growth equity, and private credit firms.
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GeoFutures announces winners of 2024 scholarship for geospatial studies
GeoFutures, an initiative of Greater St. Louis, Inc., announced Ritika Tejwani as the recipient of the 2024 GeoFutures STL Scholarship. Tejwani, a Business and Computer Science major at Washington University in St. Louis, received this award funded through the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
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TierPoint announces $150 million data center project for downtown st louis
ST. LOUIS – Downtown St. Louis will receive $150 million in new investment by TierPoint, a leading provider of secure connected IT platform solutions. The nine-figure investment will transform a building in the 2300 block of Locust Street into an enterprise-grade data center and is another sign of momentum in the heart of the St. Louis metro.
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First awardees announced for downtown retail incentive program
Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the St. Louis Development Corporation today announced the first group of businesses receiving grants through the Downtown Retail Incentive Program, a partnership aimed at attracting new businesses and increasing street-level vibrancy in Downtown St. Louis.
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Greater St. Louis Inc.'s statement on Missouri primary election results
Missouri voters today held primary elections to determine candidates for the November 2024 election. Greater St. Louis, Inc. publicly endorsed two candidates this primary election cycle: Mike Kehoe in the Republican primary for Governor of Missouri and Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary for U.S. Representative in the 1st Congressional District. Both candidates were victorious.
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Greater St. Louis Inc endorses Wesley Bell for Congress
Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc., recently articulated the organization's support for Wesley Bell in an opinion column published in the St. Louis Business Journal. Hall urged voters to participate in the upcoming primary election on August 6 and the general election in November.
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Greater St.Louis Inc endorses Mike Kehoe for governor
Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc., recently explained GSL’s support for Mike Kehoe in an opinion column published in the St. Louis Business Journal. Please take a moment to read why GSL is supporting this candidate, and please make sure to vote this Aug. 6 and in this November’s general election.
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St. Louis achieves record job growth according to new federal data
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis metro's economic momentum continues to build, as new data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights significant workforce growth, rising to nearly 1.5 million jobs.
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GSL endorses Mike Kehoe and Wesley Bell ahead of crucial August primaries
Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) has endorsed Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor and Wesley Bell for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, emphasizing their shared focus on job creation, business growth, and community strengthening.
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St. Louis takes action on Railway Exchange Building
To help restore the core of St. Louis, a public-private partnership has announced measures to address one of Downtown’s main problem properties.
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SINC Thermal invests $4 million in new O'Fallon facility
SINC Thermal, a manufacturer of industrial melting furnaces and ovens, has relocated its sales, administrative, and manufacturing operations to a 15,000-square-foot facility in O’Fallon, Missouri. The company invested $4 million in new equipment and created 25 new jobs as part of the move. This consolidation allows SINC Thermal to bring its operations under one roof in St. Charles County.
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Stifel CEO urges investment of Rams funds into downtown revitalization
Noting that the St. Louis region is at a "pivot point" due to the debate over how the Rams settlement money is spent, Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial Corp., emphasized that investing some of the Rams settlement funds in Downtown projects is essential for retaining and attracting businesses.