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BRE Committee Wins East-West Gateway OLGA Award On Nov. 15, the East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments gave St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) and its partners that form the?Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)?Committee a day to remember at its annual Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) awards. During the ceremony, the BRE Committee, which consists of STL Partnership, World Trade Center St. Louis, St. Louis Mosaic Project, St. Louis Development Corporation, Greater St. Louis, Inc., the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Spire, Ameren, St. Louis County Workforce and St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), received the Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership or Regional Initiative award. This award honors cooperative efforts or joint ventures among local government jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and/or the private sector that result in high impact, positive change. https://lnkd.in/gzAmjR98

UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community (World Trade Center Executive Director, Tim Nowak interviewed) https://lnkd.in/gNgb-s-C.

This week, we hosted a delegation from our Sister City of Suwa, Japan. The Mayor of Suwa led this delegation of 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sister City relationship. In addition to many events planned by the Committee, the WTC coordinated business introductions to Emerson and Bayer and organized meetings at City Hall with Mayor Jones.

Join us for this Export Readiness Seminar which will provide companies with a high-level overview of the steps required to successfully export products abroad. Participants will learn practical export fundamentals and acquire a better understanding of the general export process. Register and learn more here https://lnkd.in/gHFJmcVy?

Join us in-person during this Manufacturing Month, for an interactive examination of key trends and challenges facing Missouri’s manufacturing sector, both now and in the future. We will walk through the findings of of the 2024 Missouri Manufacturing Insights Survey. Hundreds of manufacturing executives across the state weighed in on economic conditions, workforce development, technological innovations and market opportunities, including international opportunities and challenges. By adopting new technologies, optimizing operations and improving workforce capabilities, Missouri manufacturers will be better positioned to compete globally and enhance their export potential. Attendees are encouraged to add their ideas to the discussion of how the manufacturing ecosystem can drive both domestic growth and increased demand for Missouri-made products internationally. https://lnkd.in/g7TxBjbw

Don't Miss Out! Register Now & Join Us for International Trade Center University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business 2024 Mid-America Trade Summit online on Wed 10/2. Sessions include Future Trends in Global E-Commerce and Incorporating AI to Enhance Your Global Operations. Details & registration: https://lnkd.in/gdNaFCM

Since I started in this position in March 2013, these are the headlines I have been dreaming of! Thanks to the St. Louis community working together, we show the #1 fastest growing region for foreign-born people from 2022-2023 for major metros! St. Louis Mosaic Project World Trade Center St. Louis St. Louis Economic Development Partnership Greater St. Louis, Inc. Regional Business Council International Institute of St. Louis ?https://lnkd.in/ggtxnfeV

It was a hard rain as I drove to downtown KMOX | Audacy studios to join Tim Nowak this morning on the air about Growing Global and St. Louis Mosaic Project. It was exciting to share the great news that the STL region is #1 fastest growing major metro for foreign-born population among the top 30 metros! More to be said at Growing Global this Wednesday's event that is SOLD OUT!

Well, that was fun. Betsy Cohen and I joined Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch this morning on KMOX | Audacy to talk about World Trade Center St. Louis 25th anniversary of Growing Global this Wednesday, September 25. The theme is Global Talent, Local Impact, and we will explore how and why St. Louis competes for talent from around the world. We have a great lineup of speakers including Jason Hall, Andrea Faccio, Jon Baselice and longtime emcee, Debbie Monterrey. You can listen to the interview here - https://lnkd.in/d5g9ktF6 St. Louis Economic Development Partnership St. Louis Mosaic Project

Looking forward to honoring you Yemi A. and all of our 2024 St. Louis Global Ambassadors Hadi Alhorr, Ph.D. Marie-Helene Bernard Luz Irina A. Calderón Villalobos Sekhar Prabhakar on Wednesday at Growing Global 2024 on Wednesday, 9/25.