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.

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

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.

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

2025 Sponsors Celebrating the Companies and Organizations Supporting Community Development Across Our Region Progress 64 West is proud to announce and recognize the outstanding sponsors supporting the 37th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards – Champions in Action , taking place on November 26th. Each of these organizations embodies leadership, partnership, and a shared commitment to strengthening the St. Louis and St. Charles regions. Their investment makes it p

Progress is underway—and it’s not just symbolic. On September 25th , Progress 64 West is proud to welcome Emery Sapp & Sons to our...

The role of ports and transportation in economic development is more crucial than ever, and Progress 64 West is bringing together top...

Championing infrastructure projects that strengthen our region's status as a national and global freight hub.

[Breaking] Missouri Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, to be Featured in St. Louis Metro Crime Panel Discussion.

The $2.8 billion remodel will consolidate the airport's two existing terminals.

Can Universities Play a Role in Economic Development? - Dan Lauer says YES!

Progress 64 West: success with 36th Annual Awards Banquet

The Board of Directors of Progress 64 West extends a warm welcome to Jane Vancil on joining the board.

We presented a gift of appreciation to Marc Cox today for a job well done hosting our 2023 banquet. Thank to all who were able to...

Don't wait, get your tickets today! This years theme: Champions in Action, is centered on those willing to collaborate with a variety of...

34th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards Partnership Sponsored by Missouri American Water. Debbie Shaw-Franke, President of...

Hammond’s generosity led to the inception of The Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise in 2012. John Hammond’s relationship with...