In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Karen Branding, president and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Business Council, a collective of leading executives representing many of the largest companies in the metro area. The discussion touches on Branding's background, the future of downtown St. Louis, her view of the challenges facing the region, and the key initiatives the RBC plans to tackle in 2025 and beyond. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

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