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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is growing opportunities for young people at the newly opened JJK Fan

With a focus on food, agriculture, and nutrition, the new JJK Fan Innovation Center offers education and career pathways to East St. Louis youth and residents

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Vertical farm startup VertiGreens is growing strong

Tova Feinberg founded VertiGreens to bring fresh, nutrient dense produce to St. Louis. Now, what started with one shipping container farm is growing to 21.

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Seeding Solutions

As part of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, plant biologist Katie Murphy addresses global challenges through the meticulous study of plants and shares her life and work…

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Good to Grow

With her line of self-watering planters, Posie Pots founder Kay Wells uses 3D printing technology to make good plant care easier.

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2024 Year In Review: 40+ Inspiring St. Louis Stories

From world-class artists and innovative entrepreneurs to culinary creatives and community trailblazers, take a look back at this year’s STLMade stories.

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Seeds of Change

Founded in Argentina, agtech startup Seed Matriz is developing seed encapsulation technology so farmers can save and plant more seeds — and thanks to investment and support in…

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Empowering
Entrepreneurs

By supporting first-time entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities, Cortex’s Square One programs, led by Ben Molina and Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, is bringing inclusive economic growth to the St. Louis metro.

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2023 Year In Review: 25+ Inspiring
St. Louis Stories

From community transformers and restaurateurs to inspiring artists and innovative startup founders, take a look back at this year’s STLMade stories.

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