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What is the St. Louis Mosaic Project?

The St. Louis Mosaic Project was launched in 2012 in response to an economic impact report, outlining St. Louis to be lagging in immigrant growth as well as highlighting the economic benefits of increasing its foreign-born population. The Mosaic Project is a regional initiative that is professionally managed by St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, World Trade Center St. Louis and a 32-member committee.

The St. Louis Mosaic Project’s goal is to transform St. Louis into the fastest growing major metropolitan area for immigration by 2025, to design and support regional attraction strategies and to promote regional prosperity through immigration and innovation.

We aim to:

  • Engage business leaders to hire more international talent.
  • Connect immigrant entrepreneurs to resources to start and grow their small businesses.
  • Attract and support international students for earlier and deeper integration into the St. Louis community.
  • Collaborate with area colleges and universities to educate international students as they plan for life in St. Louis after graduation.
  • Engage local and federal government leaders to reduce barriers for foreign workers and their families.
  • Dispel myths about immigration and reinforce a community culture of inclusion and welcoming.
  • Recruit residents to promote the Mosaic Project. Be a Mosaic Ambassador! 

What has the Mosaic Project accomplished? 

  • 200+ community partners and organizations in the region
  • Mosaic Ambassador Program has:
  • Professional Connector Program:360+ foreign-born professionals connected by the St. Louis Regional Chamber with globally-minded professionals in their respective industries
  • Immigrant Entrepreneurship Program has an advisory board of 15 members
  • Global Talent Hiring Program:
    • 17 local universities are involved with the University Connection Best Practices Sharing Program
    • 13 of the 25 international students in the Regional Business Council Mentoring Program received offers for internships in St. Louis
  • Steering Committee is comprised of 32 regional leaders with diverse interests who represent various organizations, institutions, and businesses in St. Louis. Click here to see who serves on the Mosaic Project Steering Committee. 

Watch the video below to hear about our impact over the last ten years!

Mosaic Reports and Studies

St. Louis Mosaic Project is a proud member of the Welcoming Network, led by Welcoming America

Mosaic infographic Feb 2024


St. Louis Mosaic Project Annual Event Partners for Prosperity St. Louis - June 15, 2015

The St. Louis Mosaic Project is incredibly thankful for the range of support that we have in the St. Louis Region. Learn why this is important from some of our partners in the video below. #STL #STLouis #Partners4Prosperity St. Louis Regional Chamber Monsanto Company Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis

Posted by St. Louis Mosaic Project on Thursday, June 18, 2015

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Event: Immigrant Inc. St. Louis - July 26, 2014

 

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