THE BIG LEAGUES Fresh faces in Major League franchise ownership take St. Louis sports to new heights. REDUCING RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS Insurance experts outline strategies available to employers. E-COMMERCE INSURANCE Commercial insurance firms offering risk management services and insurance policies to protect e-commerce ventures. DIVERSITY MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE The St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative helps companies attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce and develop a diverse supplier base. THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND PLANNING CALENDAR OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION Gateway Motor Sports Club Workforce 2000 Addresses "Worker Dearth" Breakfast with the Gazelles Welcome to New RCGA and Technology Gateway Members Get Connected - June 2000 calendar Thunder Aviation Hosts Business After Hours RCGAs Twelth Annual Golf Tournament June 19th SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS The annual Small Business Week Awards showcase 11 of the St. Louis region's most successful entrepreneurs. ON THE ROAD AGAIN The average business traveler spends 8.5 years on the road, but technology makes it easier to keep in touch and use time away more effectively. MERGER BOOM GENERATES REGIONAL SUCCESS The roaring global economy includes St. Louis companies that lead the way toward a new model of economic growth. Sverdrup, McDonnell Douglas, General American and Boatmen's gain strength with new partners. LET'S MAKE A DEAL Investment bankers offer advice on buying and selling companies. BY THE NUMBERS The region's banking scene has evolved over the last two centuries. INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY St. Louis businesses consider effective Internet use their high-tech priority according to CEO Technology Forum Survey. REGIONAL ECONOMIC UPDATE Quarterly review--June 2000 A DRIVING VISION FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP John Capps, president and CEO, Plaza Motor Company. 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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