Mayor Tishaura Jones was recognized for her commitment to supporting Black entrepreneurship at the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber Of Commerce, where she received a prestigious award.
Image is a courtesy of STL Black Chamber’s Marvin Steele, President, presents awards to our esteemed Honorable Mayor Tishaura Jones
Mayor Tishaura Jones received a warm reception and a prestigious award from the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber Of Commerce on February 22nd. The Mayor toured the Chamber’s facility, which houses over 20 Black-owned businesses and was recognized for her ongoing commitment to supporting Black entrepreneurship in the region.
“We have turned a corner in St. Louis, and we are on a path toward boundless success,” Mayor Jones stated in her acceptance speech. She emphasized the role of Black businesses in the city’s revitalization and the importance of ensuring that growth benefits all residents.
The event drew over fifty attendees, demonstrating the strong support the Mayor enjoys within the Black business community. Mayor Jones connected with the crowd, making both longtime supporters and those less familiar with her work feel welcomed.
Image by Charlene Hoskins, pictured here with Jones and Johnathon Slayer
During her speech, Mayor Jones outlined key initiatives aimed at economic empowerment:
- Workforce Development Hub Expansion: The Mayor explained how an initial $400,000 investment, bolstered by a $1,000,000 donation from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is transforming an old electrical site into a state-of-the-art workforce development center.
- Community-Driven NGA Project: Mayor Jones highlighted the unique, collaborative approach to the construction of the new NGA facility. She emphasized the city’s efforts to engage with surrounding neighborhoods and prioritize their input in the project’s development.
- Equitable Growth Initiatives: “If St. Louis is thriving, then everyone should benefit from that growth. That’s fundamental,” Mayor Jones declared. She discussed programs like the expanded senior property tax credit, designed to help longtime residents remain in their homes amidst changing neighborhoods.
The Mayor concluded her remarks with a call to action: “There’s a wave of opportunity coming to our city, and I want to make sure everyone has a chance to be a part of it.”
The Argus Community Foundation office is based at the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce site, 929 N. Spring Ave Suite F4, St. Louis, MO 63108
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