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Lufthansa Expands International Service from STL
In 2021, St. Louis companies and organizations came together to secure funding for three-day-a-week service on Lufthansa between St. Louis and Frankfurt, the first nonstop flight from St. Louis to continental Europe in over two decades. This week, Lufthansa announced the expansion of that flight from three to five daysbeginning next June, confirming St. Louis as a global destination poised to attract more international flights.
The Bottom Line: The regional collaboration, forethought, and support needed to bring Lufthansa to St. Louis four years ago continues to pay off in big ways. Next up: transforming St. Louis Lambert International Airport into a new, world-class terminal, a project that could add nearly $5 billion in annual economic impact and support nearly 30,000 new jobs in the metro by 2032.
"When the business and civic communities came together to attract and secure this Lufthansa flight, our investors and other stakeholders did so with this expansion in mind,” said GSL Interim CEO Dustin Allison. “The upcoming transformation of our airport will only serve to enhance our efforts to bring additional international service to St. Louis, a critical component of the work to grow the region.”
C2N Leads the Way: Biotech Innovator Anchors New WashU Bioscience Hub
St. Louis-founded C2N Diagnostics, a leader in advanced brain health diagnostics, is tripling the size of its operations in its hometown. The company’s expansion includes the relocation of its headquarters to Catalyst, Powered by WashU — the former Goodwill Building in Cortex Innovation District — as it meets the global need for answers to Alzheimer’s Disease.
The Bottom Line: "C2N’s expansion in St. Louis is yet another example of our region’s strength in neuroscience research,” said Dustin Allison, Interim CEO, Greater St. Louis, Inc. "C2N’s investment here is not only deeply important to human health, but also to our region’s economic development. C2N's announcement is clear evidence that growth and innovation are valued in this region, and that our community will work in intentional, collaborative ways with business partners looking for a welcoming place to grow their enterprise."
A grant from Midland States Bank will help fund the North County Small Business Navigator, an initiative of North County Inc. Regional Development Association and a partner of GSL’s SupplySTL initiative. “The Navigator initiative is a powerful response to the gaps exposed during the pandemic, offering personalized guidance to help entrepreneurs access programs tailored to their needs,” said Lakesha Mathis, GSL Vice President, Strategy (SupplySTL). >> LinkedIn
‘STLCC Transformed’ Completes New Building Phase
St. Louis Community College last week cut the ribbon on the final two buildings renovated as part of its $450 million STLCC Transformed initiative. Serving as the new “front door” to the STLCC-Meramec campus, the $78-million buildings were made possible by funds from Proposition R, a ballot initiative supported by GSL and approved by voters in 2021. >> STLCC
Growing Global 2025 Considers Africa Rising
The World Trade Center St. Louis will explore how and why St. Louis should prioritize engagement with Africa at this year’s Growing Global event. “We are excited about the potential that working with Africa brings to the St. Louis area,” said Tim Nowak, Executive Director of WTC. “We feel this is an untapped market for us and can truly benefit companies throughout St. Louis.” >> World Trade Center
September marks six months until 314 Day 2026 — the 20th Anniversary of 314 Day! — and STLMade and the 314 Day Foundation are looking for an artist to represent St. Louis.
