Inclusive Economic Growth Summit

Greater St. Louis, Inc.

15 Counties, One Metro: Regionalism, Connection, Prosperity

Marriott St. Louis Grand

Join Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the 15-county St. Louis metro’s business and civic leaders, including MasterCard, Rung for Women, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and more, as we discuss how collaboration can achieve inclusive economic growth for our region.Business, civic, and community leaders are invited to attend alongside all those committed to the bright future of the St. Louis metro. Breakfast and lunch will be served.Please join us for breakfast and our morning sessions, lunch and our keynote presentation, or both. For more information on speakers and panelists <a href="https://greaterstlinc.com/iegs-bios" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.

Agenda

Breakfast and Registration

Welcome by Jackie Tischler, Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President of Human Resources, BJC HealthCare

Welcome 

Valerie Patton, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Introduction to Fireside Chat 

Fireside chat moderated by Lisa Nichols, CEO, Technology Partners, featuring Charman Hayes, Executive Vice President, People and Capability, Technology at Mastercard, and Jason Hall, CEO, Greater St. Louis, Inc. Bruce Katz, internationally recognized economic development expert, will give a response.

Fireside Chat: Evaluating Data to Support Inclusive Growth

Bruce Katz, Director, Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University

Response to Fireside Chat

Moderated by Bruce Katz, panelists will explore strategic initiatives that, through vision and innovation, expand opportunity for all while growing the region. Panelists: Emily Lohse Busch, Executive Director, 39 North Agtech Innovation District; Curtis Francois, Owner World Wide Technology Raceway; Dr. Freddie Wills, Vice President for STEM Initiatives and Research Partnerships, Harris-Stowe State University; Tracy Henke, Chief Operating Officer & Dep. Executive Director, AMICSTL

Panel 1 – Innovative Initiatives

Break

Panelists will discuss successful solutions to regional challenges, from job training for growing industries to embracing inclusive economic growth. Moderator: Amanda Kiser, Vice President – St. Louis Tech Hub, Mastercard Panelists: Stefanie Weeden-Smith, Director, Anchor Action Network; Leslie Gill, President, Rung for Women; Hart Nelson, Chief Operating Officer, St. Louis Community College; Tony Fuhrmann, Director of Employment and Training, Madison County, Illinois; Donna Orf, General Manager, Administration, Toyota Motor North America/ Bodine Aluminum

Panel 2 – Best Practices and Solutions in Action

Networking Opportunity

Presenters will provide an exclusive look at a new online tool that will help the metro work toward our inclusive growth targets. Presenters: Sam Murphey, Chief Strategy Officer, Greater St. Louis, Inc.; Darryl Piaseki, Partner, McKinsey & Company. Conclusion by Valerie Patton, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Lunch and Launch of STL 2030 Progress

Attendees are free to grab dessert in the lobby and participate in demonstrations of the new online tool.

Dessert and Demonstration of STL 2030 Progress 

Event Concludes

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