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 History of Juneteenth Missouri History Museum More Info Thursday, June 13 Juneteenth Celebration Missouri History Museum More Info Friday, June 14 Celebrating Juneteenth: Creating Our Futures Saint Louis … Read More
Kathy Osborn Named as FOCUS St. Louis 2024 Leadership Award Honoree
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 (RBC), a role she’s served in for the past 25 years. She is a 1995 graduate of the FOCUS Leadership St. Louis program. This prestigious award, chosen by … Read More
Congratulations to Our 2024 What’s Right with the Region Award Honorees!
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 by the public and selected by a committee of local leaders for their impact and service to the community. FOCUS St. Louis will recognize the following outstanding honorees … Read More
Valerie Patton Named As FOCUS Legacy Alumni Award Honoree
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 and President of the Greater St. Louis Foundation, with its 2024 Legacy Alumni Award. Valerie is a 1990 graduate of the FOCUS Women In Leadership program and 1992-93 … Read More
Celebrating Black History Month 2024
Looking for a way to commemorate Black History Month? Check out some of these local virtual events. Feb. 1 History of Black Fashion Missouri History Museum Learn More Feb. 3 Black History Month Movie Screening Transfiguration Lutheran Church Learn More Feb. 8 Ayesha Rascoe, “HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College” St. Louis County Library Learn More Feb. 13 … Read More
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2024
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 are free and open to the public. January 2 – January 31 We Can All Serve – MLK Food Drive St. Louis Public Library More Info January 12 … Read More
Celebrate Juneteenth at One of These Upcoming Events
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. Friday, June 16 Celebrating Juneteenth: Black Music Month Saint Louis Art Museum More Info Saturday, June 17 City of Bellefontaine Neighbors Juneteenth Celebration Bellefontaine Neighbors Rec Center More Info Family Day: Juneteenth … Read More
Vin Ko Named As Emerging Alumni Award Honoree
At the 26th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 11, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Emerging Leaders alum Vin Ko, Director of Team Operations for St. Louis CITY SC, with its 2023 Emerging Alumni Award. “Each year, more than 300 individuals graduate from our FOCUS programs and take what they’ve learned into their personal, professional and … Read More
Congratulations to Our 2023 What’s Right with the Region Award Honorees!
On May 11, 2023, FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 26th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a committee of local leaders for their impact and service to the community. FOCUS St. Louis will … Read More
The Steward Family Named as FOCUS St. Louis 2023 Leadership Award Honorees
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce that the Steward Family will be the recipients of the 2023 FOCUS Leadership Award. “As a region, we are fortunate to have the Steward family,” says Amy Shaw, board chair for FOCUS St. Louis. “Individually and collectively, they have built a legacy of entrepreneurship, leadership and philanthropy that is felt throughout our community … Read More