About this Event
MADE IN ST. LOUIS: How Great Businesses Are Built
What does it really take to build a successful company in St. Louis?
Join Small Business Monthly, Bank of America, and the Missouri History Museum for a special morning event featuring successful St. Louis entrepreneurs who have built thriving businesses right here in our region.
In an engaging and candid panel discussion, these accomplished business leaders will share the real stories behind their success — how they started, the challenges they faced, and the strategies that helped them build winning companies.
You’ll walk away with practical insights, inspiration, and ideas you can apply to your own business journey.
What You’ll Learn
During this lively panel discussion, our featured entrepreneurs will discuss:
• How they got their businesses off the ground
• The biggest challenges they faced — and how they overcame them
• The key decisions that helped their companies grow
• The strategies that helped them build successful organizations
• Their advice for entrepreneurs and future business leaders in St. Louis
Special Setting
This event takes place inside the Missouri History Museum and celebrates its newest exhibit:
“Made in St. Louis”
A new rotating gallery celebrating 260 years of innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship in our region.
From iconic brands to groundbreaking ideas, the exhibit showcases the creativity and determination that helped build the St. Louis business community.
This discussion continues that story — featuring today’s business builders.
Event Details
Made in St. Louis: Building a Winning Business
📍 Missouri History Museum – Forest Park
📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
FREE to Attend
Who Should Attend
• Business Owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Business Leaders
• Professionals and Executives
• Future Business Leaders
• Anyone passionate about the St. Louis business community
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, United States
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