As a large metropolitan area with access to a diverse and talented workforce, opportunities abound here, as evidenced by the 22 companies listed on the Fortune 1000, Forbes Global 2000 and Forbes list of America’s Largest Private Companies that are headquartered here. Among these is Bunge, with $53 billion in 2024 revenue, which selected St. Louis as their headquarters in 2019. These companies have locations across the globe, employ hundreds of thousands of people, and have hundreds of billions in revenue.
The St. Louis region’s diversified economy is home to corporate headquarters and major business divisions across a wide range of industries. Global businesses find success here because they can recruit and retain talent across a wide spectrum of competencies and industries.
St. Louis doesn’t only cater to large corporations. Experiencing an entrepreneurial renaissance, the St. Louis region generates more than 6,000 new businesses annually – a number that employs more than 50,000 people. Venture capital investment in area startups has risen to record levels, with more than $275 million invested in 2024.
Corporate Leadership
Leading companies like Centene, Edward Jones, Energizer, Enterprise Mobility, and others, play an active role in the St. Louis community. Their charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, board leadership, and outreach to area schools and colleges deeply and positively impact the regional community.
