The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG or Council) provides a forum for local governments of the bi-state St. Louis area to work together to solve problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The geographic region that East-West Gateway has served since 1965 is the 4,500 square miles encompassed by the City of St. Louis; Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties in Missouri; Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties in Illinois. East-West Gateway’s designation as a regional council of governments (COG) means that the agency has the civic responsibility to set the table for cooperative planning and problem-solving among and between any of its member local governments who believe that they can accomplish better things by working together than by acting separately. Although much of this cooperative planning takes place among the eight major jurisdictions of the region, it is not uncommon to find several small cities and towns clustered around a community betterment initiative at East-West Gateway. These initiatives address issues as diverse as tax policy, environmental quality, public safety, workforce development, access to jobs, economic development, community planning, and others that might be of interest to members of the Board of Directors.

Missouri Foundation for Health is building a more equitable future through collaboration, convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic investment. Working in partnership with communities and nonprofits, MFH is transforming systems to eliminate inequities within all aspects of health and addressing the social and economic factors that shape health outcomes.

As a professional organization with more than 9,000 members, MOCPA provides information and resources that CPAs need to advance their careers and enhance the quality of service to their companies and clients. Missouri Society of CPA members have access to the following opportunities and benefits: -Connectivity: Develop professional networks that will last a lifetime. -News & Information: MOCPA keeps you informed in a rapidly changing profession. -Continuing Professional Education: MOCPA is the most comprehensive source for your CPE needs. -Government Advocacy: MOCPA is protecting your profession.

The Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc. (EASA) is an international trade organization of nearly 1,900 electromechanical sales and service firms in 60 countries. EASA members sell, repair and service a variety of electromechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, generators, gearboxes, drives, etc. EASA provides technical and management education (including its annual convention and exhibition), networking forums, the industry standard (ANSI/EASA AR100), engineering consulting, reference materials such as the EASA Technical Manual, and much more.

While electrical products sales and distribution is a $106 billion industry, we are much more than a distribution channel. We are solution providers—salespeople, product experts, skilled and technical professionals, warehouse associates and drivers—that bring the latest technologies to our communities. The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is the voice of the electrical distributor. We provide members with the best tools, information and assistance to help them thrive and improve the electrical distribution channel.

The expanded AGC of Missouri maintains full-time staff and operate offices in both Jefferson City and in St. Louis. We represent approximately 550 member firms located in 110 Missouri counties. Contractor member firms and affiliate member companies that work in support industries are spread across 133 Missouri State House districts and 29 Missouri Senate districts throughout the state.

We partner with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America's great urban public parks — now and forever.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization of lay Catholics who seek personal holiness through works of charity. The Society was founded in 1833 by a young Catholic college student, Frédéric Ozanam, and his friends, who were challenged to put their faith into action. With local chapters (known as Conferences) in more than 4,400 parishes across the country, members of the Society (known as Vincentians) have a vocation to follow Christ through service to people in need and bear witness to His love. No work of charity is foreign to the Society! Vincentians serve their local communities in a variety of ways, including food pantries, thrift stores, housing, disaster relief services, job training & placement, prison reentry, and more! Learn more about how you can put your faith into action, or join the movement by visiting svdpusa.org.

Greater St. Louis, Inc. brings together business and civic leaders to create jobs, expand inclusive economic growth and improve St. Louis’ global competitiveness. We are dedicated to St. Louis’ growth and prosperity as a global metropolitan region that expands economic opportunity for all. We speak with a unified voice, lead with a bold agenda and act as one metropolitan region anchored by a vibrant urban core.

With friends and partners, we serve God and neighbors without distinction. Our mission is to form loving relationships with ourselves, with God, within community, church, society and all creation. We work toward this mission through the ministries of prayer, direct service, consciousness raising and systemic change. Rooted in prayer, in community living and in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves to the mission of unity and reconciliation, nonviolence and peacemaking through concrete efforts toward our goal of communion with the sacred, with the Earth, with one another, with the Church and with all whom we meet. We desire always to move toward a greater inclusivity and unifying love that reverences diverse cultures and faiths, reflects the interconnectedness of all creation and gives direction to our ministry. Together we are more.

MarketPlace is a strategic partner to health and wellness, pet and animal, and food and beverage brands. Through business strategy, industry focus, and marketing expertise, we help our partners grow.

A vital part of the St. Louis community since 1915, and one of the nation’s first community foundations, the St. Louis Community Foundation promotes and inspires charitable giving within the St. Louis region and expands the impact charitable dollars have on improving the quality of life in our area and beyond. The Foundation is the steward for over 800 charitable funds, which total more than $550 million in assets. The Foundation and its donors annually make over $100 million in grants which shape our region and touch communities across the nation.