The P64
Entrepreneurial Scholarship
The P64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship awards high school seniors in the St. Louis area for their business plans. Since its start in 2004, the program has granted
over $200,000, turning young entrepreneurs' dreams into reality. Congratulations to the 2025 Winners below.
Each committee is led and facilitated by Senior P64 Members. These committees direct the programming of the monthly membership meetings, and actively engage with community partners to advance key initiatives.
Developing:
From skilled trades such as automotive technology, construction, plumbing, or electrical contracting to fields as diverse as agriculture and architecture, Progress 64 West advocates for the needed labor force for tomorrows community vitality.
Building:
Partners in Education (PIE) facilitators collaborate with volunteers willing to share their expertise or special talents with students. This community connection enhances the educational curriculum, making learning more meaningful and relevant for students.
Progress 64 West Flashback
Founded in 1987 as Chesterfield Area Civic Progress, Progress 64 West was born from a bold idea: that business, community, and political leaders could come together to shape a region—not just a city.
What started in Chesterfield quickly grew into a movement, with a vision to expand east and west from Highway 270, along the high-tech corridor of Highway 40, all the way to Highway 70.
As that vision took hold, Progress 64 West evolved into a regional convening force—bringing together employers, educators, civic institutions, and elected officials to address shared challenges and seize collective opportunities. The organization embraced a broader mission focused on economic competitiveness, workforce development, infrastructure, and quality of life, recognizing that the success of one community is inseparable from the health of the entire region.
That's a Wrap!
Photos from the 2025 Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards, Champions in Action
Progress 64 West’s 2025 Champions in Action – Excellence in Community Development Awards was a meaningful celebration of the people and projects moving our region forward. Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and attendees for helping us recognize the leaders who strengthen our communities through vision, collaboration, and action.
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2026 Legislative Update
How Can Missouri Compete?
Feb 27, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Doubletree Chesterfield
Progress 64 West is proud to host our 2026 Missouri Legislative Update—a signature event we believe is more important than ever as Missouri’s policy landscape continues to evolve. With major proposals on the table, including Governor Kehoe’s plan to eliminate the state income tax, business leaders, community stakeholders, and regional partners need timely insight into what’s ahead—and what it could mean for our economy, workforce, and long-term competitiveness.
Greenways Connect the Region
March 19th, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Doubletree Chesterfield
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We’re excited to welcome Mark Perkins, CEO of Great Rivers Greenway, and Todd Antoine, Chief of Planning & Projects, as featured speakers at Progress 64 West on March 19th. Their work sits at the intersection of conservation and commerce, strengthening connectivity, mobility, and quality of life while supporting long-term regional economic growth.
Lt. Gov. David Wasinger
April 17th, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Doubletree Chesterfield
Lt. Gov. David Wasinger serves as Missouri’s 49th Lieutenant Governor, taking office in January 2025. A Missouri attorney and CPA from Hannibal, he presides over the Missouri Senate and supports statewide priorities focused on economic growth, public service, and strengthening communities.
News from the Progress 64 West Corridor
