Greater St. Louis, Inc.

10/14/2026

From seed to scale. 🌱

Neon Greens owner Josh Smith combines hydroponic farming, fresh ingredients grown on-site, and a focus on sustainability to grow his business and serve delicious, hyper local dishes.

Discover how Neon Greens has evolved, what menu items Smith loves right now, and what his vision is for the future of urban agriculture in St. Louis.

Read the full Q&A in the newsroom: 🔗 bit.ly/47lQvmT

10/13/2026

Expanding access. Creating opportunity. 💻

AT&T has invested $25,000 in the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULSTL) to support its Connected Learning Center, helping provide community members with greater access to technology, digital skills, and educational resources.

This investment is another step toward closing the digital divide and creating more opportunities for people across the St. Louis region.

Read the full story in the newsroom: 🔗 bit.ly/47jJJy0

10/08/2026

Let's go Blues! The Greater St. Louis, Inc. team is cheering on the St. Louis Blues as they head into their 2026-2027 season. Good luck tonight against the San Jose Sharks at Enterprise Center in Downtown St. Louis! 💙🏒🎶 See less

10/07/2026

The next generation of manufacturing starts here. ⚙️

Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) is preparing the next generation of skilled workers for a new era of manufacturing, from precision machining and industrial maintenance to aviation and advanced technology.

With employers across the region seeking skilled talent, SWIC is helping build a workforce ready to keep St. Louis’ manufacturing economy moving forward.

Read the fully story in the newsroom: 🔗 bit.ly/4y0vQj3

10/05/2026

⚜️ Greater St. Louis, Inc. and 39 North AgTech Innovation District today announced a formal partnership to attract talent and new agtech startups, support current agtech companies and innovators, and advance the region’s thriving agtech community.

“Thanks to our thriving agtech innovation ecosystem and centralized location in the heart of the agricultural industry, the St. Louis region is already positioned to become the agtech capital of the world,” said Ron Kitchens, Managing Partner, Greater St. Louis, Inc.

“But that achievement will not happen without collaboration, and 39 North’s work and focus on advancing the future of the industry is key to our success and ability to create more and better jobs across our region.”

➡️ Learn more about the partnership: https://greaterstlinc.com/newsroom/greater-st-louis-inc-and-39-north-announce-formal-partnership-to-grow-st-louis-regions-ag-innovation-community/

10/02/2026

Play ball! Last Thursday, Missouri lawmakers took to the field for the annual Show Me Softball Showdown. Events like these bring state legislators and members of the business community together in to connect and have fun, outside of the capitol.

Thank you to those who joined us for a great night at !🏟️⚾️

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

On Sept. 29, King Technology, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of water-care products, announced the opening of a manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution center in St. Peters, investing at least $17 million into the facility.

The St. Louis region was chosen specifically for this investment, which marks the company’s first expansion beyond its home state.

“King Technology’s decision to choose St. Peters for their new distribution center reflects our region’s clear strengths and our commitment to bringing new employers and new jobs to our region,” said Ron Kitchens, Managing Partner of Greater St. Louis Inc.

Read the full story in the Newsroom: https://greaterstlinc.com/newsroom/king-technology-to-open-17-million-manufacturing-and-distribution-center-in-st-peters/

09/28/2026

✈️ Built for the future.

What began as a small machine shop in 1957 has grown into Seyer Industries, a family-owned aerospace manufacturer producing complex components for some of the biggest names in the industry.

Today, the St. Peters-based company is investing in advanced manufacturing, its workforce, and the next generation of aerospace — all while staying rooted in the region.

Read the full story in the newsroom: 🔗 bit.ly/4xCjX2R

09/25/2026

⚾️ Missouri lawmakers took the field at Busch Stadium Thursday evening for the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Show-Me Softball Showdown!

Team West came out on top, but the real win was bringing legislators from across the state together for a little friendly competition, relationship-building, and fun. Thanks to everyone who stepped up to the plate! 👏

Find the full event recap at greaterstlinc.com. 📸 by Michael B. Thomas