Show-Me State Times

Twenty-one chambers of commerce from the St. Louis metropolitan area will gather for the 2025 Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast on November 6 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. The event, scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., is open for registration.

Charles S. Gascon, Economist and Research Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will deliver the keynote address titled “Update on U.S. and Regional Economic Conditions.” Gascon is expected to discuss recent economic trends using data and insights from Federal Reserve business surveys, as well as offer an outlook for the coming year.

Following Gascon’s remarks, there will be a panel discussion with local chamber leaders. Martha Garcia Kampen, President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis, and Jeff Wade, Executive Director of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis, will participate in this session. Both organizations are set to release new studies this fall focusing on the impact that Hispanic- and Asian-owned businesses have in the region.

The event aims to give attendees both an overview of broader economic conditions and specific perspectives on how regional chambers are contributing to local economic growth. Michelle Li, journalist and news anchor at KSDK, will serve as emcee.

“We know that diverse business communities are critical drivers of innovation, investment, and job creation in our metro,” said Kate Loar, Chief Engagement Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., which is underwriting the event. “It’s critical that we acknowledge the economic impact they have on our region and support the chambers and small businesses that create this vital ecosystem.”

Participating organizations include chambers representing various sectors and communities across both Missouri and Illinois counties within the metropolitan area.

Media representatives are invited to attend; technical accommodations such as a mult box will be available.