Insider Tips to Grow Your St Louis Business

3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

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💼 St. Louis at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater St. Louis

The region’s unemployment rate has dipped to around 3.4%, while the workforce has still contracted by approximately 8,700 workers year-over-year, underscoring ongoing participation issues. Employers highlight pressing skills shortages in healthcare support roles, logistics operations, and advanced technical functions. Simultaneously, job growth in manufacturing and core services has slowed, even as recent investments in automation and smart-infrastructure projects begin to take shape.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Business Development Center Manager at United Access
  💵 $75K/yr - $83K/yr + Bonus | 📍St. Louis, MO (Apply)

• Director, Business Development (Advisory) at Armanino McKenna Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
  💵 $175K – $225K a year | 📍St. Louis, MO (Apply)

• Business Development Director at Woodard Cleaning and Restoration
  💵 $140K – $160K a year | 📍St. Louis, MO (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Jay Hicks, Associate Mechanical Engineer & Senior PRO Leader
  👉 Seeking my next opportunity in manufacturing |📍St Louis, Missouri (Profile)

• Mark Kuhlman, Senior Electrical Engineer
  👉Currently seeking employment |📍St Louis, Missouri (Profile)

• Randi (Sawyer) Anderson, Office Manager & Office Administrator
  👉Looking for a new opportunity | 📍 Greater St. Louis (Profile)

• Redevelopment Project Management Services at The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (Link)

• The St. Louis County Port Authority needs Logo Design and Brand Guide Development (Link)

• Refuse Collection and Disposal Services for USACE Kansas City District, Stockton Lake Project, Stockton, MO (Link)

• St. Louis County needs delegated design and repair services for a failing foundation wall at its maintenance office located in Tilles Park at 9551 Litzinger Road, St. Louis, Missouri (Link)

• Request for Application for County DV Funds Grant (Link)

• Internal Auditing Services needed at the City of Springfield (Link)

• CDA Announces $1.14 Million in Neighborhood Plan Implementation Awards (More)

• St. Louis tightens aid plan as it expects fewer federal grant dollars for community projects (More)

• The St. Louis Development Corporation launched a new Tornado Recovery Vacant-Unit Turn Program, offering up to $2.5 million in grants to convert vacant rental units into homes for families displaced by the May disaster. (More)

• The Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis launched Pope Leo Village, a six-home affordable housing build in the La Saison area, slated to strengthen homeownership access in October 2025. (More)

What are the top tips for doing business in St Louis?

1. Leverage the Strong Startup and Innovation Ecosystem
St. Louis has a thriving entrepreneurial scene supported by accelerators, incubators, and innovation hubs. Key players like Cortex Innovation Community and T-REX offer resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
2. Tap into Industry Strengths — Bioscience, AgTech & Finance
The city is a national hub for biosciences, agriculture technology, and financial services. Companies in these sectors benefit from a well-developed talent pool and institutional support.
3. Build Relationships with Local Chambers and Associations
St. Louis places high value on community connections. Groups like St. Louis Regional Chamber and Downtown STL, Inc. help businesses integrate into the local economy through events, programs, and advocacy.

🤝 11/05 General Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Saint Louis (Register)
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🤝 11/05 Politics and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - St Louis (Register)
🤝 11/05 MAC Business Development Group Meeting (Register)
🤝11/08 Women Business Women's Brunch (Register)
🤝 11/13 FEATURED St. Louis Business Networking Event (Register)

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