align with the organization's vision of creating a regional economy that can compete on the world stage in the 21st century and are aimed at enhancing the region's economic competitiveness and quality of life. Key Strategic Areas: Regional Economic Development – bring new jobs and companies to the St. Louis metropolitan area and help existing companies of all sizes grow Regional Economic Opportunity – create new economic opportunities by leading initiatives to achieve greater education readiness, inclusion and talent attraction, and entrepreneurship and innovation Advocate Forward Thinking Policy – address policy concerns that impact regional business Chambers of commerce in the United States Organizations based in St. Louis