GENERATIONS Four clans figure out how to keep the business all in the family. NOW THAT’S BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT! Area executives share their favorite ways of wining, dining and entertaining clients. THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND PLANNING CALENDAR OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION Inner City Initiative Launched at RCGA Town Hall Forum St. Louis Region Branded Biobelt America-Israel Chamber, RCGA and Technology Gateway Attract High-Tech Israeli Companies to St. Louis Welcome to New RCGA and Technology Gateway Members Breakfast with the Gazelles Cardinals and Rams Join Regional Marketing Ventures Business After Hours Get Connected - November 2000 Calendar HIGH-SPEED HOOK UP Investments aim to improve broadband infrastructure. BANKING ONLINE ON THE RISE Commercial and business customers are a click away from managing their money. A PLACE TO CALL WORK Experts offer business owners tips on finding the right homes for their businesses. ENTICING COMPANIES TO ST. LOUIS Real estate companies promote the region to businesses looking to move or expand to the St. Louis area. BUYING VERSUS LEASING OFFICE EQUIPMENT Determining the best option depends on the equipment. OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK Strong economic conditions to continue according to CEO/RCGA survey of St. Louis business leaders. SATURDAY'S CHILD Anthony Thompson, CEO of Kwame Building Group Inc. 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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