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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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