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FOCUS is pleased to announce the second cohort of Women In Leadership at Citi St. Louis. The cohort consists of 20 participants, selected from across the financial services firm’s St. Louis team....

At the 28th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 15, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Leon Sharpe, Founder and Principal of The Praxis Group, with its 2025 Legacy...

Congratulations to all our FOCUS alumni and board members were named to St. Louis Magazine‘s St. Louis Business 500. The special feature recognizes some of the metro area’s most influential, impactful, and...

On May 15, 2025, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 28th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce Susan Trautman, CEO of Great Rivers Greenway, as the recipient of the 2025 FOCUS Leadership Award. Trautman will be retiring from her role, which she...

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 31 talented early-career professionals for the Fall 2024 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This civic leadership program provides participants with an increased sense of engagement in the region,...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 36 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2025 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers...

Looking for a way to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy? Check out some of the events taking place in the region in honor of the MLK holiday. All events below...

Dear FOCUS Leaders, This Thanksgiving, my heart is full of gratitude for each of you and the countless ways you support our shared mission: As ambassadors, you champion the FOCUS leadership experience...

At FOCUS, we believe that informed and engaged civic leaders are essential for our region to thrive. Voting is one opportunity to support your community and have a say in its future....

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 34 outstanding individuals selected for the fall 2024 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Casagrand to its full-time staff as Leadership Program Manager. In this role, Beth will serve as Director of the Emerging Leaders...

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 29 talented early-career professionals for the Fall 2024 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This civic leadership program provides participants with an increased sense of engagement in the region,...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as well as nine new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment...

FOCUS St. Louis has selected 58 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 49th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than...

Looking for a way to celebrate Juneteenth? Check out some of the events taking place in the region. All events below are free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 11 The...

This year, 281 leaders graduated from a FOCUS program. They represent all ages and career levels – from high school students to CEOs – and came together from a wide range of...

This week we had the opportunity to celebrate our newest class of Youth Leadership St. Louis graduates as they concluded their 2023-24 program year. This year’s graduates also received a special surprise...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce Kathy Osborn as the recipient of the 2024 FOCUS Leadership Award. Osborn recently announced her retirement as President & CEO of the Regional Business Council...

FOCUS is pleased to collaborate with financial services firm Citi to bring the Women In Leadership program to their organization. The first Women In Leadership at Citi St. Louis cohort kicked off...

On May 9, 2024, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 27th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated...

At the 27th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 9, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Valerie E. Patton, Greater St. Louis, Inc’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 30 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2024 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers...

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 32 talented early-career professionals for the Spring 2024 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This civic leadership program provides participants with an increased sense of engagement in the region,...