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DEIA for Economic Development Organizations Download
Download the DEIA for Economic Development Organizations article by the International Economic Development Council
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Racial Equity: Roadmap to Economic Justice
St. Louis Development Corporation’s report for economic justice.
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Racial Equity: Washington University in St. Louis’ In St. Louis Project
In St. Louis is an annual project designed to explore — through the experiences, scholarship, work, and voices of St. Louisans — what it means to be in St. Louis today.
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Racial Equity: For the Sake of All
Health is about more than what happens in a doctor’s office or a hospital room. Health allows us to engage fully in the activities of our daily lives and to make meaningful contributions to our communities. It is fundamental to human well-being, but it is not equally distributed across our community.
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Racial Equity: St. Louis Promise Zone – Working Towards a Better Future
The St. Louis Promise Zone program partners with local leaders to give communities proven tools to rebuild and put people back to work. The federal program launched in 2013, designates high-poverty urban, rural and tribal communities as Promise Zones in order to increase economic activity, improve educational outcomes, reduce serious and violent crime, invest in transformative development and improve health and wellness.
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St. Louis City and St. Louis County Sites & Buildings Search
View sites and buildings throughout the St. Louis region in this user-friendly site selection portal.
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
A new era, and new challenges, demand a new plan. This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy reflects another fresh look at the economies of St. Louis City and County and their role in the bi-state St. Louis region.
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Global Cities Initiative
A Joint Project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase. The Global Cities Initiative is a an endeavor to help business and civic leaders grow their metropolitan economies by strengthening international connections and competitiveness.
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St. Louis Sister Cities
Connect Globally. Thrive Locally. Sister Cities International is a non-profit, city-to-city network inspired by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Today, more than 2,200 cities in more than 90 countries participate.
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Explore St. Louis
St. Louis has much to offer. With a low cost of living, James Beard awarded chefs and free museums and concerts, there's always something to do in the "Lou."
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St. Louis City Research Division
The Planning and Urban Design Agency, St. Louis, MO, Research Division main page.
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St. Louis Foreign – Trade Zone
Take every advantage as you capitalize on new and exciting markets worldwide. Importers and exporters alike are utilizing Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ)—areas treated as though they are outside U.S. Customs territory. This federally designated tool helps local companies be more competitive locally and abroad.
For more information, please contact Sean Mullins at 314-615-8132 or [email protected]
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Chancellor’s Certificate – International Trade
The Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade is a practical, online curriculum that allows you the flexibility to learn at a time and place that works for you.
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Women’s Connector Program
The Woman’s Club has a tradition of education, service, and friendship for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in providing stimulating programs and activities for our members as well as service to the Washington University community.
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Regional Prosperity through Immigration and Innovation
Goal: To be the fastest growing U.S. metropolitan area for immigration by 2020.
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Hiring International Talent
St. Louis Mosaic Project along with the Regional Business Council are working to create a more inclusive, globally welcoming workplace. Hiring international talent can make sense for a number of business reasons, but did you know that it really isn’t as difficult as you may think?
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Mosaic Ambassador
Be a Mosaic Ambassador and make a difference. We provide you with materials to help promote the St. Louis Mosaic Project.
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American Way Spotlight – St. Louis
In 2017, American Way spotlighted St. Louis in an issue that reached millions of flight attendees world-wide.
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Global Talent Hiring Program
Goal: To attract and retain more of the 9,000 international students studying in the region annually, knowing that 80 percent would stay if they had a job. Universities will measure increases in international students attending their schools and obtaining internships/jobs through various visa options.
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