Joe Reagan

‘We can’t afford to leave anyone behind:’ Inclusion key for St. Louis economy, Regional Chamber says

By • Jun 6, 2016
Mike Hart and Joe Reagan discuss measures by the St. Louis Regional Chamber to boost inclusion in business.
Mary Edwards | St. Louis Public Radio

While the recent economic cycle has impacted St. Louis positively, St. Louis Regional Chamber president and CEO Joe Reagan says that the long-term strategy around the future of the St. Louis economy lies in inclusion and talent attraction/retention.

“We have a change agenda,” Reagan told St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh. “We have to make some changes. We have three elements. We have to provide equity and opportunity throughout this region. We can’t afford to leave anyone behind, we shouldn’t leave anybody behind.”

Can St. Louis Business Owners Help Push For Systemic Change?

By • Dec 4, 2014
Jeniece Andrews, left, prays with a woman who pulled over her car to embrace her by the rubble of her business, Hidden Treasures. Andrews sank her life savings into her store, which was burned down after a grand jury decided not to indict former Ferguson
Jason Rosenbaum, St. Louis Public Radio

Jeniece Andrews invested her life savings — and her family’s money — into an upscale boutique in Ferguson called Hidden Treasures. Attached to a Little Caesar’s restaurant, the store sold jewelry, clothing and accessories to a diverse clientele throughout Ferguson.

Missouri Businesses Push For Medicaid Expansion

By • Mar 28, 2014
(Flick/Mark Coggins)

Missouri’s business community is getting more vocal in pushing the state’s legislators to expand Medicaid.

The St. Louis Regional Chamber held a panel Friday with business leaders who expressed frustration that the state is not capturing federal dollars to provide Medicaid coverage to more low-income residents.

This year, the state will pass up $2 billion dollars in federal funds.

After the panel discussion, St. Louis Regional Chamber President and CEO Joe Reagan said that Jefferson City needs to get the message.

Amid Nationwide Scramble, Missouri Seeks To Stand Out To Nab Boeing's 777X

By • Dec 27, 2013
(Flickr Creative Commons User Andres Rueda)

The opportunity was too good to pass up. 

When Boeing decided to move production of its 777X passenger plane out of Seattle, states across the country were eager to offer their services. Missouri's political and business leaders were no exception.  They simply couldn't miss out on the chance to cement thousands of high-paying jobs for decades to come.

City and county launch initiative to invest in -- and keep -- start-ups

By • Jun 13, 2013
St. Louis County Economic Council President & CEO Denny Coleman and St. Louis Development Corp. executive director Rodney Crim smile before unveiling the regional entrepreneurial Initiative. Economic and political leaders are hoping to raise $100 million
Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Beacon | 2013

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: St. Louis’ business, civic and political leaders launched an ambitious effort to assist start-up companies in the region. And boosters are angling to raise $100 million for the initiative to help grow -- and retain -- emerging businesses in the region.

RCGA hire hopes for a mentality of abundance in St. Louis

By • Dec 14, 2011
Gateway ARch Sunshine
(photo by Tim Tolle via Flickr Creative Commons)

As Dick Fleming prepares to leave the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association, and his successor Joe Reagan gets ready to move to town from Louisville, they both took time to join us today on St. Louis on the Air.  You can hear their entire conversation in the archives.  In the meantime, here are some highlights from our conversation with Reagan:

RCGA names Louisville's Reagan as new president and CEO

By • Dec 12, 2011
(Courtesty RCGA)

St. Louis on the Air will be talking about these recent developments at the RCGA on Wednesday. Join us!

The newest head of St. Louis' Regional Chamber and Growth Association comes to the St. Louis region by way of Louisville, Ky.

Joe Reagan, president of Greater Louisville, Inc. will be the RCGA's new president and CEO effective Feb. 1, 2012.