On May 31, 2018, a cohort of elected officials, academics, lawyers, candidates, students, and community members gathered at the University of Missouri St. Louis for a day-long discussion on the subject of “Leadership, Ethics & Political Parties.” The 6th Annual Public Ethics Conference was sponsored this year for the first time as a partnership between UMSL and FOCUS St. Louis, with … Read More
New Expanded Format Introduced for Emerging Leaders Program
Since its launch in 2012, the FOCUS Emerging Leaders program has trained 340 young professionals, providing them with the tools to be active leaders in their professional careers and civic lives. Starting with the Fall 2018 cohort, FOCUS is pleased to announce an expanded format to better serve the needs of participants and offer greater opportunities for learning, growth, discussion … Read More
Dennis Lower Honored with 2018 FOCUS Leadership Award
For 21 years, the FOCUS Board of Directors has presented the prestigious Leadership Award annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership in order to create lasting change in the St. Louis region. On May 10, 2018, FOCUS Board Chair Mark Grieman presented the 2018 Leadership Award to Dennis Lower, President & CEO of Cortex Innovation Community, during the What’s … Read More
FOCUS Graduates Second Cohort of Women In Leadership – STEM Program
FOCUS is pleased to announce the 40 recent graduates from the 2018 Women In Leadership – STEM program. Through generous funding from MasterCard, all participants received full-tuition scholarships to the two-month leadership development program. Launched in 2016, the Women In Leadership – STEM program is designed to help early-career women in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields build their leadership … Read More
The Future of the Coro Fellows Program at FOCUS St. Louis
Over the past several months, FOCUS St. Louis has undergone an extensive program assessment as part of our 2015-18 Strategic Plan. With the help of experienced outside consultants, this evaluation took a critical look at each of our seven civic leadership programs. Our Board of Directors has carefully reviewed the findings from this process and made several decisions to ensure our … Read More
Congratulations to the 2018 What’s Right with the Region Honorees!
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
Introducing the Spring 2018 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the 27 young professionals selected for the Spring 2018 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 personal, professional and civic leadership skills. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in 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
Civics & Civility Forum: Digital Change-Makers
On Wednesday, Nov. 1 a gathering of citizens and tech-savvy social entrepreneurs from the St. Louis region attended a discussion centered on the exploding arena of digital entrepreneurship aimed at the social good. This was the second of a series of four forums on “Civics & Civility” to be held by FOCUS St. Louis and sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council during the … Read More