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R&R Marketplace in Dellwood builds on momentum with major expansion ahead

Beverly and Ken Jenkins on the growth of R&R Marketplace, the entrepreneurs finding their footing through the organization, and what comes next for a community vision years in…

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Community

Show Me the World Project expands across Missouri, one student at a time

From 10 students traveling to one country to 150 students across two metro areas, Show Me the World Project is entering its next chapter.

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Community

Q&A: Tony Ray of Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on taking flight in the St. Louis region

Over a year after Gulfstream completed its expansion into the St. Louis region, the investment is reshaping the company’s presence here.

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Forest ReLeaf is changing St. Louis one tree at a time

Executive director Meridith McAvoy Perkins discusses the organization’s evolution, the lessons of the tornado, and why it's also focused on growing community.

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Q&A: Kay Wells of Posie Pots talks national growth

From 3D printing to Walmart shelves, St. Louis-based Posie Pots is scaling up.

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Suiting Up

At the intersection of tech and fashion, St. Louis-based Summersalt has disrupted the swimwear industry — and it’s just getting started.

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Teaching for Tomorrow

At SIUE, Chancellor James T. Minor believes that investing in students today grows the St. Louis region’s economy tomorrow.

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Harris-Stowe State University is training students from HBCUs across the U.S. for careers in geospatial science

For the past several years, Dr. Freddie E. Wills, Jr., Ph.D., has been on a mission to put Harris-Stowe State University’s geospatial science and technology program on the…

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Work

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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Community

Explore arts and eats in the vibrant Grand Center Arts District

From fine art to theater to dance and music, the district offers art and entertainment for every taste.

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Culture