Inspired by Japanese vinyl bars, Upshot’s third location will feature specialty coffees drinks, breakfast and lunch dishes, pastries, and a high-end sound system.
National security, food security, climate resilience, and biomedical innovations that improve health outcomes are all areas in which the metro area has established itself as a leader.
St. Louis Social Venture Partners, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, and Dream Builders 4 Reality are just a few of the St. Louis–based organizations taking an innovative approach to investing in the community.
Rooted in social responsibility found in Cuban-inspired posters, CARTEL uses design to spur thoughtful conversations around inclusivity and urban development in St. Louis.
Through her nonprofit workforce development organization, Zekita Armstrong Asuquo is training under-resourced high school students for entry-level jobs in the geospatial field.
“I’ve been a cheerleader for the city my whole life,” says restaurateur Qui Tran. “I’ve always known St. Louis has good food. Now, it’s exciting that others are starting to know that.”
“Sports are more than just a conversation starter,” says Tom Ackerman, sports director at KMOX and a St. Louis native. “Sports are a big driver of who we are and how we come together. If you’re a sports fan, you’re coming to a town that gets you.”