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From empowering refugees and boosting startups to unveiling a world-class omakase dining experience, #STLmade is thriving with innovation, opportunity, and culinary excellence. WashU’s Empower program helps educated refugees tackle language, career hurdles The first of its kind in the nation, the free, 26-week program launched in May and is designed to help educated refugees match their talents and training with jobs. More: https://lnkd.in/gU82G2VE UMSL startup accelerator awards $140K in grants 12 #stlmade startups will receive $140K and business development support as part of @umsl Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center's Anchor Accelerator 2025 cohort. More: https://lnkd.in/g9wJhaV2   Pavilion opening on The Hill Celebrated #stlmade chef Nick Bognar has officially opened Pavilion, a highly anticipated multi-course omakase experience in a separate, private dining room at sister restaurant Sado on The Hill. More: https://lnkd.in/gujzYDgq

ROI Search Partners recently placed a talented FP&A Leader with our private equity-backed Biotechnology client. We're proud to support innovative companies in building exceptional teams!

Big moves in #STLmade: Applications are open for InvestMidwest's 2025 showcase at @SLU_Official (apply by Dec. 20), @SIUE reports a $1B+ economic impact, and Mighty Cricket secures $650K to enhance cricket protein innovation! 🦗 Details: https://lnkd.in/gAbdXY_k #stlstartup InvestMidwest venture showcase opens applications ahead of 2025 return to St. Louis Applications are open now through Dec. 20 for startups to pitch at InvestMidwest's 2025 venture capital conference taking place May 6-7 at @SLU_Official. More: https://lnkd.in/gskYEM6i #stlmade #stlstartup Local university says it contributes more than $1B to regional economy A recently released economic impact report from @SIUE estimates that the university's contribution to the regional economy is more than $1B, including more than 12,000 jobs. More: https://lnkd.in/gb_5a62D #stlmade   Cricket-based protein startup gets $650,000 to grow yummier insects in St. Louis A $650K grant will help #stlmade cricket-based protein startup Mighty Cricket bolster insect growth and enhance the flavor of the crickets used in its protein powders. More: https://lnkd.in/gbe3cQff

So grateful this year for the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for our clients, candidates, in our community, and for each other. Happy Thanksgiving!

We love hearing from the amazing candidates we’ve had the privilege of placing! Here’s what one recently placed professional had to say about their experience working with our team:

This holiday season, celebrate #STLMade with unique local gifts, a journey through St. Louis history in "Mapping St. Louis," and a bright future as Missouri Botanical Garden's first woman president, Lúcia Lohmann, champions climate solutions. 🌟 Love Local this holiday season You have a lot of places you can shop this season, but when you love local you get uniquely different gifts that keep your spending right here in the metro. It’s a holiday win-win. (And who couldn’t use more of those?) https://lnkd.in/g2K9YNGx #STLMade ‘Mapping St. Louis’ tells the region’s story in 40 rare maps Historian Andy Hahn's new book, "Mapping St. Louis," chronicles the city's rich history in 40 rare maps, from its founding in the 1760s to the present day. It's the perfect #STLmade gift for the book lover in your life. More: https://lnkd.in/gwm-f3nN   Missouri Botanical Garden’s first woman president brings focus on climate change In January, Lúcia Lohmann will become the first woman to be president of @mobotgarden. She is focused on advancing the mission of the garden while actively contributing to solving the climatic and environmental crisis. More: https://lnkd.in/gxv7eV9K #STLMade

Honoring all who have served. Thank you veterans for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Today and every day, we remember and appreciate you.

From welcoming veterans to St. Louis and expanding scenic attractions to hosting the biggest Flyover Comedy Festival yet, there’s so much happening in #STLMade! Learn more: To help reverse population decline, initiative seeks to attract veterans to St. Louis metro Shaun Broeker, a U.S. Army veteran and partner at Thompson Coburn LLP, is working on an initiative called “Welcome Home STL" with a goal to retain and attract service members transitioning out of the military to make the St. Louis region their home. More: https://lnkd.in/gzqGVQaG #stlmade #veteransday Visitors center to be built on scenic byway, tourist attraction expanded A $10M grant will fund two significant projects along the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway in the Metro East including a new $7.2M visitors center, the Byway Discovery Center. More: https://lnkd.in/gqkv7gYK #stlmade   Biggest Flyover Comedy Festival yet includes St. Louis’ Sklar brothers, Tig Notaro and more STL's own @SklarBrothers will headline the biggest Flyover Comedy Festival yet, Nov. 14-16 at multiple venues across St. Louis. 150 comedians will perform at 50 separate events over 3 days. More: https://lnkd.in/gKzrzGah #stlmade

Honoring all who have served. Thank you veterans for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Today and every day, we remember and appreciate you.

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