News & Events

Build the regional economy.

Support a diversified economy.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Encourage growth of strong economic clusters by supporting Missouri's "Strategic Initiative for Economic Growth", and the development of a statewide economic development plan in Illinois. Chamber, SWILC
  2. Support entrepreneurial programs and funding. Chamber, LCSI
  3. Provide data on the St. Louis economy on the OneSTL website. EWG

Develop a skilled, creative, adaptive and diverse workforce.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Conduct workforce training programs to prepare workers for the jobs of today and the future. Chamber, SWILC, OneSTL Network
  2. Support initiatives to increase the number of college graduates in the region. Chamber, OneSTL Network
  3. Measure and report on quality jobs, unemployment, personal income, and numbers of citizens living in poverty. EWG

Encourage the production, marketing, and consumption of locally produced food, goods, and services.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Research and support programs, companies and organizations that produce and promote local foods, goods and services. LSLN
  2. Promote practices, tools and programs that produce local foods, goods and services through the OneSTL Sustainable Solutions Toolkit and website. EWG
  3. Encourage zoning policies that allow land use for production of local food, goods and services. LSLN

Support entrepreneurship, creativity, and small business creation.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Support new funding streams for entrepreneurial ventures. Chamber
  2. Support the St. Louis Mosaic Project and increase entrepreneurship among the immigrant population. Intln