THE VOICE THAT CARRIES The power to stay. PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS Leaders address future of St. Charles County in the context of the region. HIGH MARKS FOR CLASS A SPACE Premier office space is popping up around St. Charles County. ALL IN THE FAMILY Four partners—two public, two private—have made the Family Arena in St. Charles happen. ST. LOUIS HOSPITALS COMPETE WITH MAYO AND MORE Many patients from outside the U.S. obtain medical care in St. Louis region medical facilities. HE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND PLANNING CALENDAR OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION Military Affairs RCGA Economic Development Efforts Pay Off Welcome to New RCGA Members Breakfast with the Gazelles Business After Hours Get Connected - December 2000 Calendar MARKETING SMARTS FOR THE NETPRENEUR Drive business to your web site with online and offline tactics. HOLY BILLABLE HOUR Bryan Cave is using the latest information technology to alter the way it practices law. SOMETHING VENTURED, SOMETHING GAINED Women business owners seek various levels of financing in St. Louis to support their enterprises. EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES Students have more education options with the newly opened charter schools—results-oriented, independent public schools. VENTURE PHILANTHROPY Bringing venture capital disciplines to social investing. GIFT RAP Distinctive holiday gifts come in all kinds of wrapping. REGIONAL ECONOMIC UPDATE Net job growth surpasses 100,000 goal. ARCHITECTS OFFER A UNIQUE WORLD VIEW Peter Tao and Helen Lee, principals at Tao & Lee Associates. COMMERCE COMMENTS COMMERCE IN BRIEF MAKING HEADLINES TAX CREDIT CORNER THE BOTTOM LINE REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE BOARD NEWSMAKERS TRENDS

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