The Regional Business Council has emerged as a powerful business voice for the bi-state political agenda, focusing on public policies that promote economic growth. Particular attention is devoted to our regional infrastructure, most notably our transportation systems, to ensure a healthy climate to attract and retain businesses. RBC members work across party lines to represent regional interests and advocate for regional improvements.

• Forward Metro St. Louis is a collaborative partnership with Civic Progress, the RCGA, Partners for Progress in St. Charles County, the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and the RBC to advance a unified public policy agenda for the 16-county bi-state metropolitan area

• Partners in Governance matches RBC members with elected officials to emphasize accountability in government by forming productive relationships between the private and public sectors

• Mississippi River Bridge project leveraged the RBC's regional influence and resources to champion a new bridge connecting Missouri and Illinois for the betterment of regional economic development
  
  
• Health and Wellness Initiative is a two-year hands-on initiative within RBC companies to engage employers and employees in the importance of workplace wellness as a means of addressing rising health care costs and improving quality of life
  
  
• Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Business Experience Group is a committee of representatives from RBC companies and other large companies throughout the region who are frequent users of the airport and who have come together to provide input directly to the Airport Director and his Senior Administrators on the overall airport experience, amenities for business travelers, and the availability of carriers and destinations

• Scott Air Force Base is currently the fourth largest regional employer. The RBC works with Forward Metro St. Louis to continue its growth and development

“The economic vitality of the region depends upon

a viable infrastructure. While we’ve made great improvements in our air system, we still need upgrades in rail, water and road systems. It’s great to be a part of a group that

can put some real muscle into making these

improvements happen.”

Michael A. DeCola President and CEO

Mississippi Lime Co.