Yemi Akande-Bartsch, President | Greater St. Louis Chamber
Yemi Akande-Bartsch, President | Greater St. Louis Chamber
NGA St. Louis has officially opened its new headquarters, marking a significant development for the region’s geospatial technology sector. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced in 2016 that it would build a state-of-the-art facility in St. Louis, a decision that has contributed to the growth of the local geospatial industry over the past decade.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the $1.7 billion facility, attended by leaders from local, state, and federal government. The event signals a new phase for St. Louis as it seeks to strengthen its position as a national leader in geospatial technology. According to those involved, the opening of NGA’s headquarters is expected to help address global challenges while also supporting job creation and investment within the region.
The expansion of NGA’s presence is anticipated to drive further innovation across multiple sectors in St. Louis, including artificial intelligence, defense technology, agriculture technology, advanced manufacturing, and biosciences.
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