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Greater St. Louis, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Emerson that they will keep their headquarters in St. Louis.
“For over 130 years, Emerson has called St. Louis home. The company is one of our most engaged corporate citizens and one of our most globally recognized home-grown brands. The decision announced today means that the next exciting chapter of Emerson’s history being ushered in by CEO Lal Karsanbhai and his team will unfold from St. Louis.
“Today’s announcement also underscores that the St. Louis metro’s resurgence is real and, as we’ve seen through big economic wins lately, that St. Louis’ competitive advantages can go head-to-head with any metro in the country and win.
“Throughout their decision-making process, we have been engaged with Lal and his team. Under Lal’s leadership, Emerson became a founding investor and Executive Committee member of Greater St. Louis, Inc. to help usher in the economic and civic resurgence our metro deserves. We all look forward to continuing to engage with Lal and other members of his team on critical projects that will improve St. Louis’ global competitiveness, including the revitalization of Lambert Airport, expanding global connectivity, fostering strong next-generation tech sectors like geospatial, improving the pro-growth climate we need to compete, and embracing inclusive growth as the North Star.”