May 18-19, 2009
AG INNOVATION FORUM
Produced by Larta Institute and
presented by Danforth Plant Science Center, The Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, and The Missouri Technology Corporation, the first annual Ag Innovation Showcase Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center.
The 2009 Ag Innovation Showcase will feature companies and their innovative approaches to advancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture and its byproducts. Leading-edge technologies will be represented from the sectors of ag-biotech, food and nutrition, alternative energy, informatics, animal health, and sustainable materials.
To promote the advancement of
these technologies and to stimulate dialogue between stakeholders, The
Ag Innovation Showcase will bring together entrepreneurs, investors,
corporate leaders, and public officials for a two day conference that will:
- Highlight up-and-coming entrepreneurial companies with promising solutions to the pressing challenges of the ag community
- Originate strategic deals, partnering opportunities, and collaborative business ventures between participants
- Connect a prime network of
entrepreneurs, corporate leaders,
and investors in the ag space
Continuing through May 23
AMERICAN INTERIORS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID R. HANLON
In this exhibition David R. Hanlon gives us fresh insight into public spaces and opens doors and shares with us how others live or have lived.
Based in St. Louis, Hanlon has been exhibiting
his photographic work both nationally and
internationally for more than 25 years.
The Sheldon, NEW Gallery Hours are Tuesdays, Noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free.
www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.
Thursday, May 7
2009 WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE REGION!
FOCUS St. Louis invites the St. Louis region to recognize 20 outstanding community success stories at the 12th annual What’s Right with the Region! (WRWR) awards celebration. FOCUS will also present the prestigious Leadership Award to an individual whose courageous leadership has resulted in significant and lasting change in our community.
The Sheldon Concert Hall
5:30 to 6:45 p.m.: Reception
6:45 to 8 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
$35 per person
Co-chairs: Rev. Jerry W. Paul, President
and CEO, Deaconess Foundation and
Dr. Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE, President and CEO, Ascension Health
For information, visit Focus-stl.org
or call (314) 622-1250
Wednesday, May 13
BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Dr. Zelema Harris, Chancellor,
St. Louis
Community College
7:15 to 9 a.m.
Program begins at 8 a.m.
$25 for RCGA members, $40 for non-members
Includes continental breakfast
Parking Available in Building Garage off Pine St., parking not validated
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center
One Metropolitan Square, 13th Floor
(211 N. Broadway)
Reservations: Lori Meier, (314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Sponsored by: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Friday, May 15
ST. LOUIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM LUNCHEON
Entrepreneurial icon, business mogul and best-selling author Dr. Farrah Gray will talk to St. Louis business leaders about building the workforce of the future.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Louis Woman’s Club (4600 Lindell Blvd.)
Please call SLIP office for pricing details
at (314) 371-7547 www.stlouisinternship.org
Tuesday, May 19
DISNEY KEYS TO EXCELLENCE
This unique one-day event will challenge you to look at your business—whether mid-sized or large—in a new light. Having trained thousands of leaders from more than 35 countries in 40 industries, Disney Institute is renowned for its professional development programs. Utilizing the successful management principles and business philosophies of Disney Destinations worldwide, the Institute provides an exclusive and compelling behind-the-scenes opportunity to “experience the Business Behind the Magic”.
8 to 4:30 p.m.
SIUE Meridian Ballroom
$399
For more information, call (618) 656-7600
Register online at www.edglenchamber.com
Wednesday, June 3
BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., Senior Economist,
National Association of
Home Builders (NAHB)
Topic: “Economic Impact
of Housing and How it Affects Your Business”
7:15 to 9 a.m.
Program begins at 8 a.m.
$25 for RCGA members,
$40 for non-members
Includes continental breakfast
Parking Available in Building Garage off Pine St.,
parking not validated
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center
One Metropolitan Square, 13th Floor
(211 N. Broadway)
Reservations: Lori Meier,
(314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Sponsored by: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Monday, June 15
RCGA'S 21ST ANNUAL "TRY ST. LOUIS...BUY ST. LOUIS" GOLF TOURNAMENT
This tournament has a tradition of being more than a great outing of golf; it’s one of the region’s top business networking events of the year as well. Great gifts, prizes and awards as well as a BBQ lunch and elegant dinner at Whitmoor Country Club.
Gold sponsorships include a complete golf package for five players, an ad in the program, corporate signage at a hole, complimentary mulligan and exclusive seating at the dinner and awards program. Silver sponsorships provide a complete golf package for five players, mention in the program, complimentary mulligan and reserved seating.
The RCGA tournament will offer hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the pin, and putting contests as well as great competition prizes.
Major Sponsors: Mercer Health & Benefits and Southwest Bank
Media Sponsor: KMOX/CBS Radio
To register, call Colin Stahlhut,
RCGA Vice President, at (314) 444-1145
Friday, June 19
BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Dr. Peter H. Raven, President, Missouri Botanical Garden
Topic: Missouri Botanical Garden’s 150th Anniversary
7:15 to 9 a.m.
Program begins at 8 a.m.
$25 for RCGA members,
$40 for non-members
Includes continental breakfast
Parking Available in Building Garage
off Pine St., parking not validated
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center
One Metropolitan Square, 13th Floor
(211 N. Broadway)
Reservations: Lori Meier,
(314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Sponsored by: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Monday, June 15 through Saturday, June 27
PETER MAX IN ST. LOUIS
The exciting art of internationally renowned artist Peter Max will be exhibited and displayed for purchase at Wentworth Gallery.
(314) 821-8884
53 West County Center,
www.wentworthgallery.com
Thursday, July 30
BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
Presenter: Kevin Mowbray, President & Publisher, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
7:15 to 9 a.m.
Program begins at
8 a.m.
$25 for RCGA members, $40 for non-members
Includes continental breakfast
Parking Available in Building Garage off Pine St., parking not validated
RCGA Regional Collaboration Center
One Metropolitan Square, 13th Floor
(211 N. Broadway)
Reservations: Lori Meier,
(314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Sponsored by: St. Louis Post Dispatch
