St. Louis Airport's Economic Impact Projected To Soar $5B By 2032, 'The Brickline Is A Pathway To Jobs, Connection, And Public Safety', And More
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ST. LOUIS AIRPORT’S ECONOMIC IMPACT PROJECTED TO SOAR $5B BY 2032
St. Louis Lambert International Airport could add nearly $5 billion in annual economic impact and support nearly 30,000 new jobs in the metro by 2032, according to a new report released this week by Greater St. Louis, Inc. The increased impact would result from significant growth in the metro’s aerospace manufacturing industry led by investments by The Boeing Company — an executive-level member of the GSL Chair's council — on and adjacent to the airport campus and from increased traffic through a new, state-of-the-art terminal.
“Transforming our airport is a top priority for St. Louis’ business community,” said David Kemper, Executive Chairman of Commerce Bancshares Inc. and Greater St. Louis, Inc. Board Member. “A new airport is critical to meeting the current and future needs of our metro, making us more competitive, increasing economic growth, and expanding our global connectivity.”
World Wide Technology — an executive-level member of the GSL Chair’s Council — is partnering with San Francisco venture capital firm NightDragon, a move that will incorporate late-stage startups into WWT offerings and enhance the company’s cybersecurity operations.
Spire Inc., an executive-level member of the GSL Chair’s Council, has named Rob L. Jones its new board chairman. Jones, who succeeds Ed Glotzbach, has served on the board since 2016. Spire is one of St. Louis’ largest public companies.
PENNY PENNINGTON: THE BRICKLINE IS A PATHWAY TO JOBS, CONNECTION, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
In the latest edition of WinningSTL, the video series from GSL Chair’s Council Member the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Publisher Ian Caso sat down with Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones and a GSL Board Member. Pennington discussed the many strengths of our region, including the Brickline Greenway — a passion project for her and a GSL priority — and its potential to transform and connect the metro’s core.
“This is a pathway that helps get people to jobs, it helps bring people together, it grows public safety,” she said. “What we’ve learned is the return on the dollars that goes into the ground, the return comes in the development up to a quarter mile onto each side of these pathways.”
Saint Louis University — an executive-level member of the GSL Chair’s Council — has opened applications for its New Venture Accelerator, a newly launched startup accelerator program that will provide between $5,000 - $50,000 and resources to selected participants.
Another global headquarters is moving to St. Louis, as Senzime, a Swedish medical device company, announced plans to move its U.S. headquarters from Boston, citing the lower operating costs and thriving health care industry found here.
Carolyn Kindle, CEO of CITY SC and a GSL Board Member, has received the 2023 St. Louis Award, an acknowledgement of residents who have contributed outstanding service to the development of St. Louis. Kindle is the first woman CEO of a Major League Soccer franchise, spearheading the undeniable success of the metro’s first MLS team throughout its inaugural year.
February ushers in Black History Month, and St. Louis organizations will offer a variety of opportunities for education and inspiration throughout. Take advantage of everything from walking tours to concerts to conversations all throughout the metro.
Two new campaigns hope to boost literacy rates across St. Louis, including St. Louis Public Schools’ “Literacy for the Lou” and the NAACP’s “Right to Read.” The campaigns aim to increase childhood literacy to improve students’ quality of life — and regional economic growth.
THRILLEST THINKS MIDWESTERNERS SHOULD TRAVEL TO ST. LOUIS
As part of its “Two Days Away” series, Thrillist offers a compelling argument why St. Louis is the “Midwestern Destination You Need to Visit This Year,” naming our incredible chefs, weather, green space, and arts community as reasons. “St. Louis combines a charming old-world vibe with the swag of contemporary culture to create an environment that sparks creativity,” Thrillest confirms.
Thanks to a population surge, St. Charles County has experienced three straight years of record development numbers, with 7.2 million square feet of major developments in the county last year — a 40% increase from 2021.
Collaboration between key entities and organizations has helped reduce crime in Downtown St. Louis, and a number of planned projects will continue to improve streets and infrastructure in coming years, further strengthening public safety.
With Top Tutors For Us, founder Angelica Harris is helping Black high school students build academic skills and improve college admissions test scores in St. Louis and across the U.S.
