The intensive training courses are designed as two-day classroom-style “boot-camps” that focus on the role of public and elected officials in economic development, resiliency and economic recovery. The interactive courses will provide participants with concrete, practical tools to support critical economic development and disaster resilience activities within their communities. The course content is designed for […]

Labor Day in the United States Labor Day is on the first Monday of September every year. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor unions' strengths of and contributions to the United States' economy.

MRCTI Makes a Difference for our Cities Together, the cities of the Mississippi River have brought hundreds of millions of dollars back into the corridor; we have placed the waterway back on the national agenda; and we have created access for our cities to new opportunities.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the United States Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It is dedicated to all US citizens.

  Program:  Much has been written about studies done by Better Together regarding the cost of governmental operations in the St. Louis region versus other consolidated government such as Indianapolis. Professor Mark Tranel of the Public Policy Research Center at the University of Missouri St. Louis has undertaken comprehensive comparisons of the St. Louis and […]

Columbus Day in the United States Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples.

The Legislative Reception provides an opportunity for Senators and Represenatives from St. Louis City and County to meet with municipal officials from their districts to discuss issues of local concern.  President Chuck Caverly give a brief introduction and welcome the guest legislators. The Cost is $35.  Please register by contacting the League office.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered […]