Battlehawks Schedule Announced, Architectural Digest Features the Gateway Arch, Peek Inside Chili Mac’s Diner, Cardinals Winter Warm-Up Events, and More
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“Meetings in the heart of Downtown are just better.” (Magnolia Hotel)
“The firm seems as invested as anyone in making sure future first impressions are positive.” (St. Louis Magazine)
St. Louis Battlehawks Announce Schedule, Six Home Games
Announced last week, the St. Louis Battlehawks will host six home games in Downtown St. Louis in 2025. St. Louis continually dominates the UFL league attendance rankings, drawing average crowds of around 34,000 fans and a record-breaking spring football crowd of 40,000-plus in last year’s home opener. This year’s first game in the Dome at America's Center is Sunday, April 6, 5:30 p.m., against rival San Antonio Brahmas. (KTVI/Fox 2)
Downtown Tech Firm Highlights Growth
Scale AI, a tech company that brought more than 200 jobs to Downtown St. Louis in 2022, considers its commitment to the geospatial and defense tech industries in Missouri one of its major successes of the past year. The statement highlights the strategic growth Downtown, reinforcing the metro’s position as a hub for cutting-edge technology and economic development. (Scale)
U.S. Bancorp Subsidiary Relocates
The St. Louis-based community development subsidiary of U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, will relocate 300 employees to U.S. Bank Plaza in early 2025. Led by St. Louis-based Chairman and CEO Zack Boyers, Impact Finance is a for-profit business unit that leads tax credit investments and syndications, lending and other financial solutions across the United States. (KSDK/5 On Your Side)
Show Your Support for Investment Downtown
St. Louis City legislation ─ Board Bill 131, introduced by Alderwoman
Pam Boyd ─ will make critical and long-overdue investments into disinvested neighborhoods in North and Southeast St. Louis City and Downtown, driving inclusive economic growth for the entire city. Greater St. Louis, Inc. called for swift passage of the bill, as the business community has continued to call for using funds from the Rams settlement for investments in disinvested neighborhoods and Downtown.
Key Takeaways
$100 million in investments for Downtown infrastructure, small businesses, and housing
Would invest $132.5 million in disinvested neighborhoods, as identified in City’s Economic Justice Action Plan
Sponsored by Alderwoman Pam Boyd, cosponsored by Alderpeople Laura Keys, Tom Oldenburg, and Cara Spencer
Share Your Voice Tuesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.
Attend the Hearing at St. Louis City Hall Kennedy Hearing Room, Room 208
Every true St. Louis Cardinals fan knows the annual Winter Warm-Up is just one step closer to Opening Day (Thursday, March 27). The 28th Annual
Winter Warm-Up events are Jan. 18-20 within Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village in the heart of Downtown.
Tickets to the weekend of family-friendly events — including clubhouse tours and autograph opportunities with current and former players — supports Cardinals Care programs throughout the community. (KTVI/Fox 2)
A Downtown St. Louis gem and known for its hearty comfort food and classic diner charm, Chili Mac’s Diner serves signature chili mac, all-day breakfast, and diner favorites including an award-winning slinger. The diner is open for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, 510 Pine Street. (Take the 30-second tour.)
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