Tim Alexander, Senior Director, Business Research & Analysis | LinkedIn
Tim Alexander, Senior Director, Business Research & Analysis | LinkedIn
St. Louis is making strides in the geospatial sector, as highlighted by their presence at the GEOINT Symposium 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Maggie Kost, Chief Business Attraction Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., expressed the city's commitment to supporting geospatial companies, stating, "We have brought everything together in St. Louis to help geospatial companies big and small meet their mission."
The St. Louis team showcased their ongoing efforts at the symposium, offering insights into workforce development, business attraction, and startup support. The city's commitment to geospatial growth was further emphasized by their representation on various stages at the event, with speakers like Tara Mott, Zekita Armstrong-Asuquo, and Robert Cardillo sharing their expertise.
One of the key initiatives driving geospatial growth in St. Louis is the construction of the $1.75 billion NGA-St. Louis headquarters, set to be completed in late 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will facilitate collaboration between NGA employees, private sector businesses, and academic institutions.
In addition to infrastructure development, St. Louis is focused on building a robust talent pipeline and fostering connections with innovation and growth opportunities. The city's geospatial ecosystem includes a diverse range of organizations dedicated to workforce development, such as Gateway Global, University of Missouri-St. Louis Geospatial Collaborative, and Rung for Women.
Moreover, St. Louis is actively collaborating with research institutions and startup support organizations to advance geospatial science and innovation. The GeoFutures Strategic Roadmap serves as a blueprint for coordinated growth within the geospatial community, with a focus on cross-sector collaboration and national security alignment.
As St. Louis continues to evolve into a world-class geospatial destination, the city remains committed to inclusivity and innovation. Kost reiterated, "St. Louis is a thriving geospatial community where business, government, academia, and the community are all working together to make our city the global center for geospatial technology."
For more information on St. Louis' geospatial initiatives, interested parties can visit the GeoFutures website or connect with media contact Tony Wyche for inquiries.
Alerts Sign-up