BANKING ON KEMPER David Kemper heads up Missouri’s largest bank holding company, with $12.9 billion in assets in 2001, 5,200 employees and more than 330 locations. TALKIN' TURKEY When it comes to preparing the Thanksgiving meal, today’s pilgrims can give thanks for all convenient prepared foods available. TAKING MOM-AND-POPS HIGH-TECH Some area couples are taking multitasking to a whole new level. THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND PLANNING CALENDAR OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION Byrnes & Fraley convened Technology Gateway retreat Forward Metro St. Louis Partners begin 2003 public policy effort New members Making contact—RCGA events offer opportunities to network and learn; Akande addresses Gazelles New offering at RCGA Information Store RCGA Lewis & Clark Awards salute Bi-State area legislators Calendar TENANTS' MARKET With office vacancy rates up, tenants have the opportunity to negotiate better rates, upgrade space or sublease. ONLINE BANKING Banking by computer from home or office can save you time and money. ROGER FRITZ' LEADERSHIP BY DESIGN COMMERCE COMMENTS COMMERCE IN BRIEF MAKING HEADLINES INVESTING IN THE REGION CONSTRUCTION ACROSS THE BOARD NEWSMAKERS TRENDS

November 2002 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Family Business, DAYAKAR AND SHANTA VEERLAPATI, S2Tech Profile, ROGER FRITZ, president, Leadership by Design - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.stlrcga.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.technologygateway.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Online Banking, JOE THOMPSON, UMB Bank Trends, Luxury Lofts Go West