On May 10, 2018, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 21st Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the community. Congratulations to the following outstanding honorees in five categories: … Read More
Future of Policing in St. Louis
On Jan. 31, 2018, St. Louis – in partnership with the Missouri History Museum and Civic Progress – brought together some of the most important voices in the region on the question of the “Future of Policing in St. Louis.” The conversation was nothing less than remarkable. As an audience member said after the conversation with an eye on the … Read More
Dennis Lower of Cortex Named FOCUS St. Louis 2018 Leadership Award Honoree
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce Dennis Lower, President and CEO of Cortex Innovation Community, as the recipient of the 2018 FOCUS Leadership Award. This prestigious award, chosen by the FOCUS Board of Directors, is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate innovative leadership, generate a meaningful impact in the community, and encourage strong community leadership in others. The award will be presented at … Read More
Meet the Fall 2017 Class of Coro Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the outstanding women selected for the fall 2017 class of Coro™ Women In Leadership (WIL). The Coro WIL program is the St. Louis region’s most comprehensive leadership training program for women who are passionate about the St. Louis region and their role in positive community change. The Coro Women In Leadership program gives women … Read More
Fall 2017 Class of Emerging Leaders Selected
We’re pleased to announce the 34 young professionals selected for the Fall 2017 class of Emerging Leaders. The Emerging Leaders program offers a select group of St. Louis’ young and talented the opportunity to receive training to strengthen their leadership and management skills. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in the region, as well … Read More
Introducing the 2017-18 Cohort of FOCUS Impact Fellows
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the individuals selected for the 2017-18 cohort of FOCUS Impact Fellows. Launched in 2016 and now entering its second class, the program represents FOCUS’ most advanced offering and gives leaders the opportunity to work together to address a specific issue in the St. Louis region. With generous support from the Missouri Foundation for Health, this year’s cohort … Read More
Civics & Civility: Religion and the Immigrant Experience
On Aug. 3, 2017, a gathering of engaged St. Louis community members and FOCUS alumni attended a discussion on “Religion and the Immigrant Experience” at CIC in the Cortex complex. This was the first in a series of four Civics & Civility Forums that will be hosted by FOCUS St. Louis and sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council over the … Read More
2017-18 Officers and New Board Members Announced
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the incoming board chair and officers for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The organization also welcomes eight new members to its board of directors. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate leaders, connect leaders and facilitate the important conversations in the St. Louis region. Board Officers for July … Read More
Introducing the 2017-18 Class of Leadership St. Louis
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 67 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 42nd Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than 2,000 leaders who have graduated from the LSL program since its inception in 1976. Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for emerging and established leaders who have demonstrated … Read More