Ranken Technical College’s Industry Days give students firsthand exposure to skilled trades and career opportunities across our region. Progress 64 West is proud to support Ranken’s investment in workforce development—connecting education, employers and the skilled people who will drive our region’s economic future.

BioSTL is doing far more than supporting startups. By connecting St. Louis institutions, innovators, investors and global partners, it is helping turn our existing strengths into economic opportunity. The question may not be what St. Louis needs to create next—but whether we fully understand what we already have.

Progress 64 West celebrates the 38th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards, honoring Dr. Bernard DuBray with the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award and recognizing this year’s Champions in Action.

Innovation thrives when people, ideas, capital and opportunity connect. Join Progress 64 West and Vijay Chauhan of BioSTL to explore how those connections can help shape the future of regional competitiveness.

How do we balance local decision-making with regional economic growth? The recent Rock Hill Quarry redevelopment decision is about more than one project. It invites a broader conversation about housing, municipal fragmentation, and the St. Louis region's long-term competitiveness. At Progress 64 West, we believe these are the discussions that help shape a stronger future for our region.

Progress 64 West membership goes beyond networking. From exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to direct conversations with regional leaders, members gain unique access to the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of the St. Louis region. Discover why our Members-Only World Wide Technology Raceway Tour is more than an event—it's an opportunity to be part of the progress.

Innovation drives regional prosperity. Join BioSTL's Vijay Chauhan as he explores how global partnerships, entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of the St. Louis region at Progress 64 West on August 21.

Join Progress 64 West on Friday, November 20, 2026, for the 38th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards – Champions in Action. This premier regional event brings together business executives, elected officials, entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to celebrate those making a lasting impact across St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. Reserve your organization's table today and be part of an inspiring afternoon honoring leadership and co

Missouri's constitutional conversation is changing. Amendments 4 and 5 are about more than individual policy proposals—they reflect a broader shift in how the state may choose to govern itself. Whether you support or oppose these measures, the implications for taxpayers, businesses, local governments, and economic development deserve thoughtful attention. As Missouri enters a new era of constitutional governance, understanding what's at stake has never been more important.

Progress 64 West closes out its 2026 Speaker Series with three exceptional leaders—Vijay Chauhan, Robert F. O'Loughlin, and Paul Christopher, CFA—before culminating the year with the 38th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards: Champions in Action. Join us for timely conversations, regional insight, and an evening celebrating those making a lasting impact across our communities.

Missouri voters will decide the future of Amendment 5 on August 4, but the most important conversation may not be about eliminating the income tax. It may be about what comes next. If income tax revenues decline, how will Missouri replace them? Could services eventually be taxed? And who should decide—lawmakers or voters? Progress 64 West explores the questions that deserve answers before Missourians head to the ballot box.

The St. Louis region does not lack ideas. It does not lack studies. It does not lack vision. What it may lack is a mechanism for turning consensus into action and plans into results.

On August 4, Missouri voters will consider four proposed constitutional amendments that touch on conservation, local government, citizen-led ballot initiatives, and the state's long-term tax structure. Each proposal stands on its own, yet collectively they raise broader questions about governance, competitiveness, fiscal sustainability, and Missouri's future direction. At Progress 64 West, our role is not necessarily to advocate for a particular outcome. Our mission is to ele

This Spring and Summer, Progress 64 West brings together leaders tackling the issues that will define our region’s future—from data centers and infrastructure readiness to global investment and real-world economic impact.

Strategic infrastructure improvements along I-64 may soon unlock stronger access to Chesterfield Valley and future economic development opportunities. The projects would also close key pedestrian and bicycle connectivity gaps to the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail.

Greenways are more than trails. They are part of the infrastructure shaping connectivity, quality of life, and economic development across the St. Louis region. Join Progress 64 West for a discussion with Great Rivers Greenway on how this network is influencing the future of our communities.

You can register for one or all of the events by clicking the links above. Each luncheon is designed to bring serious dialogue, real insight, and regional collaboration to the forefront. Infrastructure. Leadership. Growth. Readiness.

Highlights and slide deck from Tim Lowe’s Progress 64 West Kickoff Presentation

After a legislative session in 2025 that struggled to pass major measures, this year promises spirited discussion and significant proposals that could shape the future of our state’s economy, workforce, and long-term competitiveness.

Tim Lowe, Senior Vice President of Development, The Staenberg Group. Vision, development, and regional momentum take center stage at an upcoming Progress 64 West luncheon as we welcome Tim Lowe, Senior Vice President of Development for The Staenberg Group , to share key updates on Downtown Chesterfield . As one of the most influential develope rs in the St. Louis region, The Staenberg Group has a long-standing history of shaping vibrant commercial, retail, and mixed-use desti