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We want to be the best.

Missouri has the potential to be an economic powerhouse. To seize this potential, the Hawthorn Foundation, Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Missouri Development Finance Board are partnering on Best in Midwest and Talent for Tomorrow, two initiatives that will transform Missouri into a top state for economic and workforce development.

For these efforts to be successful, we need your input.

Statewide summit

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
975 North Warson Road | St. Louis, MO 63132

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Best in Midwest Summit. All of the presentations from the event are now available online via the link below.

Download Event Materials & Handouts

Regional Meetings

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Dates and Locations Vary

Learn the insights revealed from our latest workforce research and join leaders from across your region for a robust discussion that will shape Missouri's future workforce strategy.

Cape Girardeau - June 26

Kansas City - June 28

St. Louis Area - July 6

Springfield - July 10

Columbia - July 11

We want to be the best.

Statewide summit

Regional Meetings

initiative partners