Demolition on the Millennium Begins | T-REX Believes in St. Louis Innovation | Winterfest This Weekend | Peek Inside The Kre8 Space | Heard Around Downtown & More
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A New Chapter for Millennium Site
Demolition is officially underway at the former Millennium Hotel site, representing a significant step toward preparing the site for future redevelopment. “A bold new chapter is underway for Downtown St. Louis,” said Ryan McClure, Executive Director of Gateway Arch Park Foundation, which is working to preserve memories held at the former hotel. (St. Louis Public Radio)
T-REX Is Serious About Supporting Entrepreneurs
Venture capital investor Vikram Lakhwara is the new Investor-in-Residence at Downtown incubator T-REX, a position that will generate funding and support to grow more innovation in the St. Louis region. “The ecosystem in Silicon Valley is on overdrive. … But in St. Louis I was like, ‘Man, there’s something here. This is really cool. I should be a part of it.’ It got me excited.” (STLToday)
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Construction Forum to Relocate Offices to Gateway South Development Downtown: Tom Finan, executive director and co-founder of Construction Forum, said the development will create jobs in the area and could make St. Louis a leader in construction technology. (St. Louis Business Journal)
Holiday Spirit Meets Community Giving:The 41st Annual Thanks-For-Giving Parade returns to Market Street on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m., joining forces with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s 10th Annual Winterfest for a day packed with festive fun, family-friendly activities, and community spirit. (St. Louis American)
Nov. 22 through Jan. 11, Kiener Plaza will once again transform into a winter wonderland. This annual Downtown tradition, organized by Gateway Arch Park Foundation, is bigger and better than ever for its 10th anniversary, with your favorite Winterfest traditions and an exciting schedule of new activities, including the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Lodge at Winterfest. (Gateway Arch Park Foundation)
Happy Hour Meets Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in Tours & Pours and learn about Downtown‘s rich architectural history, world-class restaurants, and more. Tours & Pours is presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. in partnership with Disco! and the Missouri Historical Society; tickets are $25 and you must be 21+ to attend. (downtownstl.org)
A true gem in Downtown West, The Kre8 Place — part of the Kre8 Spaces brand — “empowers creativity and elevates events.” Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, artist, or community member, The Kre8 Place has something for you. This hub of innovation was recently named one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, further proving their commitment to Downtown and the local community at large. (Take a tour).
