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.

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.

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.

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

Progress 64 West extends our deepest gratitude to every organization, partner, and community leader who supported and participated in the 37th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards – Champions in Action . Your generosity, presence, and belief in our mission made this year’s celebration not only successful, but profoundly meaningful. To our sponsors at every level —from Title Sponsor Friendship Village to our many partnering businesses, civic organizations, financ

Lt. Governor David Wasinger will be joining Progress 64 West for this year’s Excellence in Community Development Awards – Champions in Action, where he will share a few remarks to help us celebrate the individuals and organizations driving positive change across our region.

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

Whether performing with his full band or an intimate ensemble, Charles Glenn creates high-energy, emotionally resonant experiences that leave audiences inspired and uplifted.

Mercy Healthcare On June 26th, Progress 64 West will host its latest Happenings in Healthcare event, featuring a Mercy Healthcare Speaker...

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.

As the St. Louis region navigates these changes, the interplay between leadership, policy, and research will be crucial. The state's ability