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New Incentives Launched to Attract Retail Businesses to Downtown
St. Louis, Apr 1, 2024 - Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the St. Louis Development Corporation have announced new incentives aimed at attracting retail businesses to Downtown St. Louis, with a focus on enhancing the vibrancy and activity at street level.Kurt Weigle, Chief Downtown Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., highlighted the potential of Downtown St. Louis, stating, "Downtown St. Louis sees over 15 million visitors a year. It has over 10,000 residents, a neighborhood population that increased 29% from 2010 to 2020. There are over $3.8 billion in development projects...
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Metro Leaders Advance Plan to Address Violent Crime in the Region
A coalition of government leaders from across the St. Louis metro region has taken steps to tackle the issue of violent crime, with a particular focus on reducing homicides. The effort aims to decrease homicides in the area by 20% over the next three years.Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc., emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “Reducing violent crime in the metro is a top priority and is critical to our efforts to get the region growing again.” Hall credited the business community for spearheading the effort and expressed satisfaction in seeing...
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Cardinals Projected to Generate More Than $310 Million in Economic Impact on St. Louis Metro this Season
The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to bring a significant economic boost to the St. Louis metro area during the 2024 season, with projections estimating an impact of more than $310 million. Mayor Tishaura O. Jones expressed excitement about the upcoming season, highlighting the importance of home games in supporting local businesses and the growth of Downtown St. Louis.According to a report by Greater St. Louis, Inc., the Cardinals project an attendance of 3 million for the season, with over a third of attendees coming from outside the St. Louis metro area. Kurt Weigle,...
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Greater St. Louis, Inc. Applauds Mayor Jones for Signing Legislation Critical for Airport Terminal Transformation
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has signed into law legislation that will expedite the transformation of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The legislation, Board Bill 201, authorizes the use of Construction Manager At Risk to procure major components of design and construction for the new single terminal airport transformation. CMAR is also critical to controlling costs and accelerating the timeline of the new terminal project.In response to the enactment of the CMAR legislation, Greater St. Louis, Inc. issued a statement expressing their support. They emphasized...
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Missouri Senate Approves State Geospatial Advisory Council Establishment
The Missouri Senate has given its approval for the establishment of a State Geospatial Advisory Council, as highlighted in a recent announcement by Greater St. Louis, Inc. The organization expressed its support for the legislation, Senate Bill 1039, which aims to create a Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council. In a statement, Adam Kazda, Vice President of Government Relations for GSL, emphasized the importance of this move for the state's geospatial sector, stating, “St. Louis is our nation’s hub for geospatial technology, and establishing a Geospatial Advisory Council in...
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Illinois Elected Officials Discuss Policy During GSL Speaker Series
Illinois legislators, investors, and civic and business leaders gathered at the Andrew C. Taylor Center for Civic Collaboration in Greater St. Louis, Inc. for a discussion on policy priorities and expectations for the upcoming year. The event, hosted by Greater St. Louis, Inc., featured two panel discussions where prominent figures shared their insights.Leann Chilton, Vice President of Government Relations at BJC Healthcare, moderated a panel with Jay Hoffman, Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives, and Representative Katie Stewart. During the...
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St. Louis Showcases Innovation and Talent at SXSW 2024
For the second consecutive year, St. Louis is gearing up to make an impact at the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, highlighting the city's innovative spirit and talent. Greater St. Louis, Inc. will lead a delegation of STLMade leaders at the event, showcasing the resurgence happening in St. Louis.Maggie Kost, Chief Business Attraction Officer at Greater St. Louis, Inc., expressed the delegation's goal, stating, "Last year was about introducing St. Louis to the global innovation community. This year, we are taking down a bigger delegation that will show why...