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Global Connectivity Takes Flight at Growing Global 2026
World Trade Center St. Louis event highlights connecting St. Louis to global opportunities World Trade Center St. Louis…
St. Louis Designated as Certified Welcoming City
St. Louis is 51st city in U.S. with designation On Sept. 15, St. Louis City announced it has…
St. Louis City, County Hold Hispanic Flag Ceremonies
Events kick off Hispanic Heritage Month To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Louis City and County both held…
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We are about to hear from 4 top airline executives representing @AirCanada, @British_Airways, @lufthansa, & @SouthwestAir. Get ready for some great insights!
@WTCSTL #stlgrowingglobal
Stacey Stater from Presenting Sponsor @Bayer4CropsUS - “Having the world one flight away changes what is possible”
#stlgrowingglobal @WTCSTL
The St. Louis County Port Authority has been awarded the 2026 @WTCSTL Global Ambassador Award. Their early investment in the Lufthansa flight and British Airways launch testify to the power of a shared vision.
“Airlines provide STL access to customers, investment, ideas, and most importantly, access to people. Nonstop travel… is an economic development tool” @timjnowak
Over a decade since @STLMosaic launched.
International talent helps companies grow, strengthens universities, and creates businesses & jobs! #stlgrowingglobal
Exec Dir. @timjnowak of @WTCSTL on the importance of trade missions - The previous flight to London and upcoming mission to Rwanda and Kenya will build relationships, open doors, and strengthen opportunities in trade and investment
If you’re not at Growing Global 2026, you just missed out on being randomly selected for 1 of 9 pairs of round-trip tickets to the destination of the winner’s choice! #stlgrowingglobal
“True global reach requires more than connecting flight paths, it requires a city where int’l talent, entrepreneurs, & families feel valued & included” - @saintlouismayor @STLCityGov
After recognizing Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, @STLCounty Executive @DrSamPage shares about the connection possibilities that come from cross-sector collaboration.
Thank you to all our partners who have contributed to building these strong global connections, including but not limited to: @GreaterSTLinc St. Louis County Port Authority @flystl @explorestlouis @STLCityGov @STLCounty
Rodney Crim, CEO & Pres of STL Partnership on the direct int’l flights to and from STL - “these routes will make a significant impact on the regional economy & increase STL’s ability to compete on the global stage.”
And we’re off! @DebbieMonterrey opens Growing Global 2026 with a spotlight on our theme of Global Connectivity and all the global commerce, economic development, and partnerships that come with it.
We are about to hear from 4 top airline executives representing @AirCanada, @British_Airways, @lufthansa, & @SouthwestAir. Get ready for some great insights!
@WTCSTL #stlgrowingglobal
Stacey Stater from Presenting Sponsor @Bayer4CropsUS - “Having the world one flight away changes what is possible”
#stlgrowingglobal @WTCSTL
The St. Louis County Port Authority has been awarded the 2026 @WTCSTL Global Ambassador Award. Their early investment in the Lufthansa flight and British Airways launch testify to the power of a shared vision.
“Airlines provide STL access to customers, investment, ideas, and most importantly, access to people. Nonstop travel… is an economic development tool” @timjnowak
Over a decade since @STLMosaic launched.
International talent helps companies grow, strengthens universities, and creates businesses & jobs! #stlgrowingglobal
Exec Dir. @timjnowak of @WTCSTL on the importance of trade missions - The previous flight to London and upcoming mission to Rwanda and Kenya will build relationships, open doors, and strengthen opportunities in trade and investment
If you’re not at Growing Global 2026, you just missed out on being randomly selected for 1 of 9 pairs of round-trip tickets to the destination of the winner’s choice! #stlgrowingglobal
“True global reach requires more than connecting flight paths, it requires a city where int’l talent, entrepreneurs, & families feel valued & included” - @saintlouismayor @STLCityGov
After recognizing Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, @STLCounty Executive @DrSamPage shares about the connection possibilities that come from cross-sector collaboration.
Thank you to all our partners who have contributed to building these strong global connections, including but not limited to: @GreaterSTLinc St. Louis County Port Authority @flystl @explorestlouis @STLCityGov @STLCounty
Rodney Crim, CEO & Pres of STL Partnership on the direct int’l flights to and from STL - “these routes will make a significant impact on the regional economy & increase STL’s ability to compete on the global stage.”
And we’re off! @DebbieMonterrey opens Growing Global 2026 with a spotlight on our theme of Global Connectivity and all the global commerce, economic development, and partnerships that come with it.