April 4th, 2025 Annie Mbale Honored by MBDA April 3rd, 2025 World Trade Center Hosts Liberian Leader for Meeting April 1st, 2025 STL Partnership Named Among Economic Development Organizations Advancing Regions March 13th, 2025 St. Louis population grew in 2024 thanks to international migration, U.S. Census data shows March 4th, 2025 Distinguished Panelists Participate in […]
World Trade Center St. Louis and STL Partnership held a day-long experiential event showcasing all that makes St. Louis shine. Newschannel 5 even stopped by the party to see who was in town. Watch Channel 5’s Clip: Missouri Works To Strengthen Its Workforce On Sunday September 9th, the World Trade Center, St. Louis along with the […]
July 25, 2018 39 North is a model for successful cluster initiatives nationwide A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program argues that initiatives to support and grow industry clusters remain a potentially powerful strategy to jump-start local economic growth, but only if certain market and civic fundamentals are in place. The report, Rethinking Clusters Initiatives, by Ryan […]
June 12, 2018 During this time of geopolitical turmoil, when many national governments are unable or unwilling to advance a positive trade and investment agenda, cities are positioned to lead. This study, conducted in partnership with the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), is a product of original citylevel data analysis1, as well as polling and […]
June 12, 2018 New Artwork Can Be Seen Along Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur Another step in the evolution of the 39 North plant science innovation district took place on Tuesday when new street pole banners were unveiled. The artwork can be seen on the front side of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center — along Olive Blvd. […]
May 29, 2018 Partnership Connects AgTech Ecosystems in Both Locations Stories/Releases — BioSTL | STL Post-Dispatch | STL Business Journal Economic development leaders from the St. Louis region have signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with counterparts in France. The agreements are the direct result of relationships that have developed over the last 2 1/2 years between St. Louis leaders, Business […]
The Accelerate St. Louis and Export Challenge is exactly what it sounds like — a challenge for the best local startups. The reward: No-strings-attached cash, top-tier professional services, new office space, and an opportunity to compete in front of St. Louis’ startup community. With some of the biggest sponsors and best prize packages, the challenge […]
July 21, 2016 Galway Advertiser The Ag Tech seminar was the highlight of a two day visit to Galway by an economic delegation from St. Louis who also visited Galway Technology Center and NUIG. The seminar which was over-subscribed engaged both Ag-Tech academia and industry leaders in lively panel discussions. The visit was part of […]
July 27, 2016 EQ Magazine By Kelly Hamilton Thirty St. Louis innovation leaders, including representatives from St. Louis economic development agencies, elected officials, entrepreneur support organizations, startup companies and multi-national corporations, wrapped a six-day delegation to Ireland and France last weekend. I was fortunate enough to join the delegation. As a storyteller in our city’s […]
June 30, 2016 EQ Magazine By Kelly Hamilton Last summer, a group of 23 business and civic leaders traveled to Ireland on a trade delegation. It was upon the invitation of US Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley, a St. Louisan who practiced law at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale prior to his appointment. Over the course […]