Tim Alexander, Senior Director, Business Research & Analysis | LinkedIn
Tim Alexander, Senior Director, Business Research & Analysis | LinkedIn
The St. Louis region has experienced significant progress over the past year, achieving several milestones that have positioned it as a key player in economic growth and development. Notably, St. Louis was ranked among the top five markets for job growth in the United States for the first time since 1990. Additionally, it recorded the highest per capita personal income growth nationwide over the last five years and led in foreign-born population growth.
Dustin Allison, Interim CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc., outlined strategic plans for 2025 aimed at sustaining this momentum and furthering regional development. The organization intends to focus on improving the economic climate by advocating for state and federal funding to transform St. Louis Lambert International Airport and secure more nonstop international flights. Support will also be directed towards key industry clusters through investments in the Missouri Technology Corporation and legislation enhancing geospatial and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Revitalizing St. Louis's urban core remains a priority, with efforts concentrated on infrastructure projects like the Brickline Greenway and streetscape improvements downtown. The Downtown Retail Incentive Program will be expanded to attract new street-level retail establishments.
Greater St. Louis, Inc., aims to shape a positive narrative about the region by enhancing communication efforts nationally and locally through a new community media outreach program and evolving its STLMade Initiative.
To continue attracting jobs and investment, new tools will be developed to enhance marketing efforts, increase presence at industry events, and proactively showcase St. Louis's value proposition to businesses in other markets.
Reflecting on leadership changes within Greater St. Louis, Inc., Dustin Allison acknowledged founding CEO Jason Hall's departure but emphasized that "GSL is about more than one person." He reiterated Founding Chairman Andy Taylor's call to "up our game" as they look forward to 2025.
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