Want to discover the secrets behind driving economic growth in a city? Neal Richardson, the President and CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation, joins us to shed light on this topic. Neal's inspiring journey from North St. Louis City to the pinnacle of a vital economic development organization is a testament to his unwavering determination to create economic justice.

Neal guides us through his transition from managing hospitals to becoming a commercial real estate broker and finally moving on to US Bank and provides deeper insight into his role at the bank. As VP, he spearheaded the bank's social impact investing for women, people of color, and low-income communities. Hear the impactful story of how his team's efforts led to a drastic increase in investment in black banks, businesses, and communities.

But that's not all. Neal and his co-founder, Michael Wood, founded Dream Builders, a non-profit organization that empowers young people from underserved communities. They share the challenges they faced, the significance of delegation and creating systems to empower others, and the joy of seeing people who felt left behind now have access to opportunities. This episode concludes with Neal's journey to becoming the President and CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation and his mission to scale impact and create economic justice. Listen in to be inspired and learn about meaningful change and economic growth in the city of St. Louis.

Follow Neal Richardson;

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-richardson-mba-1b279128/

Recommendations:

• Programs
  • Dream Builders 4 Equity
  • St. Louis Development Corporation
• Books
  • A CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite
  • The Lazy CEO’s Guide to Success

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