Here's How We're Celebrating International Women's Day (#INWD21) With A St. Louis Flair

Happy International Women’s Day!

March 8th is International Women’s Day - and March, in general, is Women’s History Month - so, as a women-owned and operated organization, we’re all about it. March and International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the challenges facing women - both in our community and around the world.

It’s also time to celebrate our achievements, and the boss babes, and amazing women-owned businesses in the community. There’s a bit less happening in the community for international women’s day. But here are some of the things we’re doing.

St. Louis Women-Owned Restaurants, Coffee Shops and Bakeries To Eat At On International Women's Day

Happy International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month! We all know how good the St. Louis food scene is. With an absence of events due to the pandemic and the amazing patio weather in the forecast, today is a great day to support some of our women-owned restaurants!

Who To Watch: St. Louis' Fashion Industry

“We can absolutely be the center for fashion. We can make St. Louis the new fashion capital. Why not?”

A growing trend of independent fashion designers are growing their companies from here in St. Louis, along with the local industry leaders, and new manufacturing start-ups are part of what makes the current fashion and apparel industry in St. Louis a $3.3 billion business annually - a figure Sherman has a plan to double in the next 10 years.

Where To Find The Best Cocoa Bombs In St. Louis

You may have heard about the latest winter treat rage - cocoa bombs. Well, there are several places to find a delish, St. Louis Made cocoa bomb and we’re on a mission to find out the best place to go for one.

Who To Watch: Jason Hall

Jason Hall has a lot of sway in the region. Thankfully, he is clearly committed to helping St. Louis grow, and that commitment has been key to his success. Hall, who has a legal and economic development background has recently been instrumental in the merger of five economic development groups (AllianceSTL, Arch to Park, Civic Progress, Downtown St. Louis Inc., and the St. Louis Regional Chamber) that took effect on January 1st of this year (2021).

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Want Blues Gear Made Right Here In St. Louis?

Evolution St. Louis, 2Lu and the St. Louis Blues recently partnered to design and create 100% local items for the Blues holiday line. Their effort gives St. Louisans and opportunity to support both the local economy and fashion scene while showing their love of St. Louis’ favorite hockey team.

10 Super Cool STL Small Businesses You May Not Have Heard Of

Happy Small Business Saturday! Here at Spotlight On St. Louis, Small Biz Saturday is a holiday in and of itself! It’s the perfect day to get all of your Christmas shopping knocked out in one fell swoop, boost the local economy, and help your neighbors all in one fell swoop!

STL Women-Owned Biz & Women of St. Louis History in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Today, August 18, 2020, is the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which finally secured the vote for women in the United States. In honor of the anniversary of the 19th amendment, I want to talk about some fantastic women-owned businesses and amazing women from St. Louis’ history who have largely been forgotten.

#314together, How To Help in St. Louis, and Daily Life Changes Due to COVID-19

We’re all probably hurting, sick, stir-crazy or something of the sort in St. Louis right now, and maybe you’re looking for a way to help out. Spotlight on St. Louis has compiled a list of updates and closures due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Everything is changing so fast that this is likely not extensive but we’ve done our best.

Cheers To The Central West End In Its Many Splendid - Sometimes Shady - Forms

The Central West End is a bit of a contradiction. Its experiencing growth and contraction, home to multi-millionaires and section 8 housing, upscale and sometimes a bit crime-ridden and shady... It’s so much, and yet it also deserves some more exploration and tender loving care.

Arts & History Join To Create A Hotel Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before - And It’s Right Here in St. Louis.

The Angad Arts Hotel is like no hotel you’ve seen before - and it’s right here in St. Louis.

“We tried to challenge the norms of what you think about in every instance,” said developer Steve Smith, Founding Principal and CEO of the Lawrence Group about the hotel that emerged from a $65 million dollar, five-year renovation of the old Missouri Theater Building in Grand Center.

Who To Watch: Robyn Rosenberger

Tiny Superheroes is a small local business with a big mission. The superhero cape company wants to empower kids of all abilities to embrace differences as their superpowers.

Run by native St. Louisan Robyn Rosenberger, they started by focusing on children who were overcoming serious illness or disability, but their capes are for all kids.

Who To Watch: Will Edwards - MetKnow

Will Edwards sits in his Washington Ave. office describing a situation we all know far too well - watching someone coming at you that you’re really supposed to know, but for the life of you their name has vanished from your mind. It’s an sinking feeling, and a situation best avoided; luckily, Edwards has a solution.

“MetKnow is a patented flashcard and quizzing application that helps members and organizations learn each other’s names – so you can review flashcards, quiz yourself on them and get to know their names,” said Edwards - with earnestness radiating from his friendly face.

It’s a solution compelling enough to earn him a coveted Arch Grant in 2017.

Why I Launched Spotlight On St. Louis and What You Can Expect

St. Louis doesn't get the love it deserves.

That’s my humble position at least and that’s why Spotlight on St. Louis exhits. We’re a media company that strives to bring the best of St. Louis to the city and the wider world. Through a variety of different mediums, we will highlight this transforming city and encourage St. Louisans to make the city better and take on our challenges.