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Greater St. Louis, Inc., is the area’s economic development engine. It represents a best-in-class, evidence-based framework for aligning, structuring, and investing significant resources to create a more competitive and inclusive St. Louis area economy. GSL serves 15 counties on either side of the Mississippi River.
GSL moves fast to complement our region's needs, which can include the economy, new local business growth/developments, healthcare policy, accidents, celebrating diversity, politics, newly proposed laws, spending, and much more.
They regularly publish up to ten e-newsletters per week. GSL's social media content consists of their own stories and sharing currated St. Louis regional business news stories.
I also worked with GSL on a new, expanded website. They formed quickly and started with a small WordPress website, so they expanded and developed a new Drupal site. I coordinated with their web developers on strategy, design, content, images, and accessibility. Visit their new website.
Newsletters
Regional news, stories, and events
J.D. POWER SURVEY RANKS THREE STLMADE FINANCIAL FIRMS IN THE TOP TEN FOR JOB SATISFACTION
St. Louis-based Edward Jones, Stifel Financial Corp., and Wells Fargo Advisors — all executive-level members of the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Chair’s Council — ranked in the top ten in J.D. Power’s annual job satisfaction survey. Based on six factors, including compensation, leadership and culture, and professional development, these high marks illustrate the quality of the financial services sector — a key growth area in the metro, according to the STL 2030 Jobs Plan.
MAJOR INVESTMENT TO HELP REDEVELOP UMSL, OTHER PROJECTS IN NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Thanks to federal dollars recently approved by Missouri Governor Mike Parson, north St. Louis County will receive an influx of transformational funding, including $40 million to redevelop the south campus of the University of Missouri St. Louis — a GSL Chair’s Council member — as a campus of the future. Secured in the state budget, projects planned for the $93 million dollar investment could revitalize the area and jumpstart job growth.
SLDC RECEIVES $1 MILLION GRANT TO SPUR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
The City of St. Louis was one of 265 communities to receive a Brownfields grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Accepted by the St. Louis Development Corporation, the $1 million grant will advance environmental justice and spur economic revitalization through the clean-up of contaminated properties.
LION FORGE, NINE PBS HOPE TO BOOST YOUTH LITERACY WITH “DRAWN IN”
A new series from Academy Award-winning animation studio Lion Forge, founded by GSL Fiduciary Board member David Steward II and partner Nine PBS, combines comic books with reading comprehension. “Drawn In” tells the story of four diverse, comic-book-loving kids whose adventures help young audiences build literacy in an engaging way. The multimedia project includes the animated series, comics, community engagement, and an interactive web experience, and is funded in part by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, a GSL investor member.
MARSON FOODS TO ADD 50 HIGH-PAYING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING JOBS IN NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Marson Foods recently announced a $35 million investment in a new manufacturing facility and warehouse in Hazelwood, growing St. Louis’ food production sector and driving inclusive growth with 50 new, high-quality jobs. Said GSL Chief Business Attraction Officer Steve Johnson, “Marson joins a growing number of firms choosing St. Louis because of our central location, established infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.”
HALL SPEAKS TO KMOX ON COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO SAVE GRANITE CITY JOBS
Greater St. Louis, Inc. CEO Jason Hall appeared on KMOX this week to talk about steps the metro is taking to save manufacturing jobs in Granite City, Illinois, after U.S. Steel announced a plan to repurpose part of the local steel plant. The effort is a collaborative one, Hall said. “We’re working closely with local leaders and political leaders in the Metro East to do this in a coordinated way to try to find a solution… At the end of the day, we will not give up the fight for these families and these jobs.”
VOLUNTEERS ADD COLOR, ARTISTRY TO DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS STREETS
On Market Street at Kiener Plaza, 40 traffic barriers now have a bright, bold new look. Organized in part by Greater St. Louis, Inc. and GSL investor member St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce, the multi-day volunteer effort tapped local artist Jeremy Rabus to design the wave-like pattern, which workers and volunteers painted on the barriers to add additional color and vibrancy to Downtown.
STUDENT-DESIGNED BANNERS HIGHLIGHT NORTH ST. LOUIS HEROES
A series of banners on display outside the Contemporary Art Museum in Grand Center celebrates St. Louis African American heroes and the neighborhoods where they were raised. The GatewayGIS “Neighborhood Banner Project: Learning North St. Louis History Through Design” is a collaboration between geospatial-focused Gateway GIS, CAM, and local artists and students.
WE ARE STLMADE
Over at theSTL.com, we publish stories that shine a light on the innovative, tenacious, big-hearted people living throughout the St. Louis region. Weekly featured stories showcase the STLMade movement — people, businesses, and ideas moving the region forward. Are you proud to be STLMade? Join us.
ADDITIONAL STORIES AROUND THE METRO
- St. Louis’ HEC Media joined the 30-member St. Louis trade delegation — led by World Trade Center St. Louis — on the inaugural Lufthansa flight to Germany to report on their efforts to sell our metro to the European market. Watch the video.
- St. Luke’s Hospital Names New CEO (St. Louis Business Journal)
- Register Now: Aug. 5 St. Louis Economic Development Network Meeting
- St. Louis Metro ARPA Funding Opportunities and News
- Kaldi's Coffee reopening Citygarden location Downtown (St. Louis Business Journal)
Downtown News and Weekend Activities Newsletter
CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND DOWNTOWN
From perching on patios to cheering on our home teams to enjoying special events, there's plenty to explore Downtown! St. Louis Union Station will host a Memorial Day event (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.) featuring a petting zoo, food, drinks, rides on the Observation Wheel, the St. Louis aquarium, and more.
COMMEMORATE THE BATTLE OF ST. LOUIS AT THE GATEWAY ARCH GROUNDS
Head to the south reflection pond at the Gateway Arch National Park this weekend to learn from the National Park Service about St. Louis’ role in the American Revolution and the Battle of St. Louis. Attendees will be able to see musket and cannon firing demonstrations.
ST. LOUIS PIZZA CREDITED FOR MISSOURI BEING NAMED IN THE TOP 10 BEST PIZZA STATES
Food & Wine magazine recently named Missouri one of the 10 Best Pizza States in America, largely thanks to the iconic St. Louis-style pizza. Grab a slice this weekend.
SING YOUR HEART OUT At
THE SLICED PINT KARAOKE
Ready to break out your best singing voice? Grab your crew and head to The Sliced Pint this Friday night after 5 p.m. for beer, pizza, and karaoke. No one cares if you stay on pitch. Just have fun!
HEAD TO UNION STATION FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Visit Union Station every Friday this summer for Friday Night Lights. Take a spin on the wheel, play mini-golf, and take in the beauty of the Fire and Light shows. Also enjoy discounted food and drinks, activities, games, and swag giveaways. Tickets and reservations are not required.
BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES FIND HOME IN DOWNTOWN CORE
A number of creative businesses have selected Downtown as their headquarters. With access to housing, dining, fitness centers, and more, their employees reap the benefits of this vibrant region while staying central to the city's business center and many of their clients.