rill I \w . ?Info? I it}: I t'l,u Ill CONFIDENTIAL 10/19/20i7 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Letters from Elected Officials Cover Letter Executive Summary Section 1 Buildings/Sites Section 2 Incentives Section 3 Other Incentives Section 4 Time to Operations Section 5 Labor Force Section 6 Labor Force/Education Section 7 Logistics Section 8 Community/Life Section 9 Day One Starts Here Letters of Support October 16, 2017 Re: St. Louis MSA Bid for Amazon HQ2 Dear Amazon: As the Governor of Illinois, I am writing to express my support of the St. Louis MSA bid for HQ2. I believe that this unique site, crossing the beautiful Mississippi River and spanning two states, would be a great home for this exciting next phase of Amazon’s remarkable legacy. Illinois offers a vibrant business community, an educated and skilled workforce, infrastructure that facilitates the seamless movement of goods and people, and strong support for investment and growth. As one of the largest and most diverse economies in the United States, and the 17th largest economy in the world, Illinois draws companies from a diverse range of industries. 37 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Illinois. Our state's culture of ingenuity and innovation attracts the nation’s brightest minds. With nearly a fourth of the state’s working-age population completing postsecondary education, Illinois is one of the most educated populations in the Midwest. The St. Louis region is also home to one of the largest STEM workforces in the country, with more than 80,000 employed in these highly specialized occupations. Additionally, Scott Air Force Base, located in Illinois just 25 miles east of St. Louis, employs close to 13,000 people and operates state-of-the-art cybersecurity squadrons that are a magnet for IT and cybersecurity talent. This region, in addition to world-class educational institutions, an exceptional talent pool and access to multiple transportation systems, offers residents a high quality of life. The region boasts multiple museums, parks like the World Heritage Sites at Cahokia Mounds, miles of bi-state bike and nature trails, the St. Louis Symphony, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and Professional and Minor League sports teams including the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) and the St. Louis Blues (NHL). With our many great advantages and assets, the Illinois / Greater St. Louis area is a strong option for the location of your second headquarters. I look forward to working with you and Governor Greitens, along with state officials from Missouri and Illinois, and local partners from across the St. Louis area, to make this project as successful as possible should it move forward. Sincerely, Bruce Rauner Governor, State of Illinois October 17, 2017 Dear Mr. Bezos: My entire team and I are excited to welcome you and to work with you to bring HQ2 to Missouri and the Heartland of America! From our earliest days, Missouri has been the home of explorers, inventors, and innovators who are turning big, bold ideas into reality. We still are today. Missouri remains a home for doers – people who deliver results. I will work personally with you, our General Assembly, and our business and civic leaders across the state to welcome Amazon HQ2 to Missouri. My team fully and equally support the two proposals submitted by our major metropolitan areas, Kansas City and St. Louis. We are proud of both. While each proposal stands on its own, I also encourage you to envision what Amazon could achieve by partnering with us to unleash the combined strength of the entire state of Missouri. Now, it’s time for you to open the next chapter in Amazon’s amazing history. Join us in making Amazon stronger and in transforming the heartland of America, together, right here in Missouri. Sincerely, Eric R. Greitens Governor tantra 5mm ?matt WASHINGTON. DC 20510 October 16, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Founder and CEO Amazon.com, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 Dear Mr. Beans: We write today in strong support of Missouri as the site For Amazon?s second corporate headquarters, and encourage Amazon to carefully consider the proposals submitted by the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas. Missouri has a rich history of fostering technology companies, from telecommunications providers to health technology solutions ?rms, data networking companies to high?tech supply chain management services, and a plethora of start-ups supported by the Missouri Technology Corporation, a public-private partnership created to foster the growth of new and emerging high?tech companies. In fact, four of the top twelve metro areas with the fastest growing rate of new start-ups in 2014 were in Missouri, including three of the top ?ve. Investments in transportation infrastructure have made Missouri attractive to innovative businesses. Streetcars, light rail systems, has rapid transit, bikeshares, and new forms of ride-sharing are making car- free commuting a great way to get to work in Missouri?s metropolitan areas. Missouri's extensive highway system makes destinations throughout the Midwest easily accessible. Our rail lines can provide an even smoother ride and connect Missouri with the rest of the country. Missouri?s geographically central location makes ?ights anywhere in or out of the country easy. Missourians and visitors alike enjoy the many entertainment and cultural activities available across the state. From our professional sports teams, plentiful art and cultural offerings, and outdoor activities, the state offers something for everyone. In many parts of the state, cyclists, joggers, and walkers can take advantage of the 23 B?mile Katy Trail. which bisects the state and continues to extend to serve more Missourians. Hiking trails make Missouri?s many state parks a great getaway from the of?ce. World-class educational institutions would provide Amazon not only with potential employees and talent, but potential partnerships that can enhance leaming and innovation. Missouri?s institutions of higher education are perfect partners for internship programs, career training, and joint research venntres. We believe the Show-Me State has a lot of offer Amazon and we appreciate your careful consideration of Missouri as the home for your next headquarters. Sincerely, Claire McCaskill Roy Blush United States Senator United States Senator October 19, 2017 Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Site Manager Golden: We are pleased to present the St. Louis regional proposal for Amazon HQ2. Located in the epicenter of the country, the proposed River Campus represents the collaborative efforts of the public and private sectors from two states whose images are visible in the reflection of the iconic Arch that sits at the banks of the Mississippi River. An educated and vastly skilled workforce, prepared at some of the most prestigious universities in the country, is ready to fuel Amazon’s growth. The region’s labor force of more than 1.3 million is diverse, and a reasonable cost of living means employers can hire well and employees can enjoy a great quality of life. In fact, the quality of the St. Louis labor pool is a primary reason why nine of Missouri’s ten Fortune 500 companies are located in St. Louis. Our outstanding educational and research institutions and their corporate partners are creating pathways for collaboration to ensure maximum impact for students. Through partnerships with start-ups, innovation centers and accelerators, our academic leaders continuously adapt their curriculum offerings to respond to the changing educational demands of our global marketplace. Another plus –the majority of those who graduate from the region’s many colleges and universities, stay in St. Louis. These young professionals can afford to buy a house and still have money to enjoy the region’s many amenities. Add to that, minimal traffic, an agreeable climate, world-class cultural experiences — many of them free — and the ability to connect to any location in the country within two to three hours, result in accessibility, convenience and connectivity that is universally appealing. Forbes honored St. Louis as the 7th Most Affordable City in 2017, and St. Louis is a past recipient of the All American City Award. St. Louis also received the 2017 top ranking from both Business Insider and The Penny Hoarder as the place where Millennials can best afford to work, live and play. st. louis economic development partnership 7733 FORSYTH, SUITE 2200, ST. LOUIS, MO 63105 AMAZON2STL@STLPARTNERSHIP.COM We embrace our location — with five airports, including the only international one in the region, St. Louis is a connector to the world. By air, road, river and rail, the region provides innovative, multi-modal options for all forms of travel. The infrastructure for the future is already here — autonomous cars, drone deliveries, pedestrian-centered urban areas, and Hyperloop connectors are more than items to check off on a box — they are realistic endeavors that have the ability to originate in St. Louis. Efforts to bring them to fruition have already begun. Others see what is occurring here. And they are coming — in 2016, the area had the fastest growing foreign born population in the top 25 metro areas. Since 2010, the St. Louis area has experienced a 53 percent population growth in racial minorities, which is contributing to economic growth and increased diversity. Multiple organizations are in place to welcome these newcomers, and as a result, St. Louis has become a cultural melting pot where creative collaboration between diverse groups and individuals occurs every day. As St. Louisans, we take ownership of our future. We continue to invest, invent, and insist on the highest standards in all that we do. We are ready for Amazon HQ2 on Day One. Sincerely, Mark Kern Board Chairman St. Clair County Lyda Krewson Mayor City of St. Louis Steve Stenger County Executive St. Louis County George Paz Chairman Express Scripts David Steward Founder and Chairman World Wide Technology Mark Wrighton Chancellor Washington University p'.?u?Igg?2?0 HI.- Hr" . . . . Egg"him; r" . I - f'lv. . .I . . -- tiagar-+31. WigEXECUTIVE SUMMARY St. Louisans are rethinking the way people live, work, educate, and innovate. We are building a region for the future. Our pitch is simple: Day One IS St. Louis. More than any other city in North America, St. Louis has the HUSTLE Amazon wants to accelerate its development from Day One. And regional leaders are aligned to support Amazon’s vision to control the destiny of HQ2. St. Louis has the ideal long-term site for HQ2 with endless potential for development on both sides of the Mighty Mississippi: The River Campus. Connecting these iconic urban sites is light rail service that runs airport to airport. St. Louis also has the ideal urban site Amazon needs right now with up to 1.1 million square feet available Day One in an existing building: Amazon Tower. airport is undergoing an analysis to explore privatization, which provides Amazon with a unique opportunity to inform the long-term development of the region’s only international airport in order to better serve the flying public and economic development needs of the region and Amazon. St. Louis presents an incredible opportunity for Amazon. Our proposal includes a Welcome and Conference Center to host meetings, interview candidates, and message existing and potential customers without ever leaving the airport. This Conference Center would include a hotel and a direct connection to our existing MetroLink light rail system (www.metrostlouis.org/ metrolink/) which would allow Amazonians and their guests to travel quickly to our proposed River Campus. No matter your preferred mode of travel, bus, light rail, high-speed train, or futuristic Hyperloop and space travel, St. Louis is building it with an emphasis on bikeable, walkable, and pedestrian-friendly routes. The region’s central location makes it easy and fast to get anywhere you want to go. Additionally, our MetroLink connects directly from St. Louis to MidAmerica Airport on the Illinois side of the river. This airport serves both passengers and cargo. And, St. Louis Downtown Airport is just five minutes from the River Campus and is an FBO hub for many Downtown St. Louis businesses plus it’s capable of handling large aircrafts such as Boeing 757s or Airbus 300s. And we have plenty of flights, too. St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) recently made more than $2 billion in improvements, and has nonstop connections to 72 cities with massive capacity for additional passenger flights and logistic operations. Additionally, the With ample space available to meet your needs, you can move in now and start building Amazon’s HQ2 River Campus to your specifications right away. With permitting taking days - not weeks - stellar construction companies, and a regional commitment RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    1 to an accelerated time line, your second headquarters is waiting for you on Day One. Next, cost of living. Seattle residents could take a 36 percent pay cut and still enjoy the same standard of living in St. Louis. Food, gas, and housing are all more affordable here. The neighborhood diversity in housing options is one of the best-loved features of living in the region. Numerous housing options exist in a competitive environment to not only meet Amazon employee needs, but at an affordable cost. Add to that our creative and flexible incentive packages, and the projected billions in cost savings for Amazon to establish and run HQ2 in St. Louis. Move Amazonians to the St. Louis Metro area, hire from the talented tech pool already here, and attract new people to HQ2 while reducing payroll costs from Day One. Speaking of talent, we’ve got it. St. Louis is home to world-renowned colleges and universities that attract talented people from across the globe to our region, including Washington University in St. Louis, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Missouri Science & Technology, and St. Louis University. Last year, more than 44,000 students earned certificates and degrees from colleges and universities in the St. Louis Metro area. More than 11,000 of these graduates earned degrees in areas aligned with the needs of Amazon. Even better for Amazon, our talent pool is full of millennials who love our cost of living, and our obsession with an excellent quality of life. We were recently ranked second for affordability and fourth for millennial happiness by The Penny Hoarder. We’re attracting people ages 25-34 with a bachelor’s degree at one of the highest rates in the country. Millennials are enjoying all St. Louis has to offer, and they’re ready to stay up late, and show up earlier, to work for Amazon, on Day One. Part of our high quality of life score is due to the culture and lifestyle that St. Louis offers through a popular network of interconnected trails and greenways in Illinois and Missouri, covering everything from urban streets to nature trails. It’s also due to our world-class cultural offerings, including the Zoo, the Science Center, the Art Museum, and the country’s longest-running and largest outdoor theater, The Muny. They’re all within Forest Park, one of the best and the largest urban parks in the country. There’s Cahokia Mounds, the pre-Columbian Native American City, the St. Louis Symphony, live 2    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS theaters including the Fabulous Fox, Opera Theater, Jazz at the Bistro, and the Black Rep, multiple music and cultural festivals, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and in 2018 the unveiling of the Gateway Arch’s four-year, $380 million renovation. St. Louis is ideal for families. The abundant cultural attraction and recreation venues offer delightful options for weekends and even staycations. And it’s not only livability that is low cost; many of our attractions are free, such as the Zoo, Science Center, Art and History Museums. Impact is next. The same way Amazon has changed the way the world looks at Seattle, Amazon now has an opportunity to change the way the world looks at St. Louis. Partnering with us to ensure more students in the region enroll in technical degree programs would impact not only the current generation, but generations to come. The vision of a St. Louis Regional Scholarship Program will offer every qualifying high school graduate in the St. Louis metropolitan area access to “gap dollars” to supplement local, state, and federal scholarship and grant sources. Amazon’s investment in our education system would be a disruptive force from Day One. Amazon’s passion for innovation is an additional catalytic force for the region to further inspire our already ambitious entrepreneurial community. If you want to make a difference, there’s no place more powerful than St. Louis, from Day One. Finally, there’s the Gateway Arch. It’s instantly recognizable and an iconic international symbol of big thinking, pioneering spirit and the expansiveness of possibilities around it. It’s also an opportunity for Amazon to partner with the community, residents, business leaders, and public officials to build a vision for equity that’s bigger than anything anyone has ever accomplished before. That’s longterm thinking. Amazon has built a company based on customer obsession and a commitment to operational excellence. We share those values in St. Louis and want to partner with you to deliver exceptional results. St. Louis is ready for Amazon on Day One. inn-a- I Izlu . ..--.I.-. B UCI O LD MI M NU GN / SI ITTYE S Missouri and Illinois are teaming up to present Amazon “with a truly unique urban development opportunity in the St. Louis MSA. The St. Louis region is ready to create an efficient intergovernmental organization to serve all of Amazon's needs from Day One. ” – Bob Clark Chairman & CEO, Clayco RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    3 St. Louis is Day One Ready Imagine Amazonians flying into the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and arriving at the Amazon Conference and Welcome Center, a 215,000-square-foot, world-class conference center. Then imagine them hopping on the light rail system that comes right through the Center and making your way downtown through the University of Missouri, Washington 4    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS University, and Saint Louis University stations. Then they arrive at The Amazon Tower, which will serve as swing space during the build-out of the River Campus. The River Campus is over 200 acres of property connected by bridges, MetroLink, the Mississippi River, and a vision for a sky-tram system that can all be delivered by 2019. River Campus Union Station Amazon Tower CBD 1.1M Office / 42 Floors Civic Center MacArthur Bridge Stadium Gateway Mall 8th & Pine Convention Center Arch-Laclede’s Landing Mark Twain Eads Bridge East Riverfront Martin Luther King Bridge Sky Tram Lincoln MI SSI SSI PP IR IVE R Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge The proposed River Campus is comprised of two sites over 100 acres and a Central Business District (CBD) option. The Mark Twain, Lincoln, and CBD are connected by the Mississippi River, two bridges, and light rail. Ongoing expansion of the existing greenways between the sites make this a bikeable and walkable campus of the future. Day One: Amazon Tower The CBD offering is anchored by Amazon Tower, the building located at 909 Chestnut, in St. Louis’ downtown urban core. With 1.1 million square feet available by 2019, Amazon Tower has immediate connectivity to: light rail, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, Downtown St. Louis Airport, and the River Campus. The 909 Chestnut office building is vacant, immediately available for purchase and renovation, and can easily be delivered in 2019 to meet the Phase 1 RFP budget and time schedule requirements. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    5 The Experience Begins at the Amazon Conference and Welcome Center View of Amazon Conference and Welcome Center integrated above MetroLink light rail station, and connecting to River Campus. Amazon Conference and Welcome Center The Day One offering also includes a 215,000-rentable-square-foot Amazon Conference and Welcome Center at Lambert Airport. The Center will serve as an airport hub and transit center for automobile and MetroLink light rail traffic to Amazon Tower and the River Campus. Located at the Southwest Terminal, the Center will include offices, interview, training rooms, and world-class conference center and boardroom facilities. This pad-ready site at Lambert Airport is controlled by the City of St. Louis and can be made available almost immediately. Because the site is airport property, it would be developed on a long-term land lease with FAA approvals. All due diligence, entitlements, and permits can be obtained to meet the requirements for delivery of the building in 20191. 1 The Amazon Conference and Welcome Center provide Amazon with the opportunity to greet employees, candidates, guests, and clients at an Amazon-branded hub at Lambert Airport. This state-of-the-art, Amazon-dedicated facility would include a training center, presentation spaces, boardroom and human resources offices, totaling 215,000 rentable square feet along with a 200-key hotel. The Center would provide easy access to the light rail to commute to the proposed River Campus. The Center is also connected to the airport’s existing Terminal 2, which can easily be expanded as more gate capacity is required. A letter of support from the Director of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport is included at the end of this section 6    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Perfectly Centered 0M 70 ILES = 2 HOUR F LIG HT 70 0 SEATTLE MI LES =2 HT from HOUR FLIG Seattle to: BEIJING TOKYO to: AUSTRIA FRANKFURT LONDON MADRID REYKJAVIK TEL AVIV NEW YORK CITY WASHINGTON DC Non-Stop Flight to major Amazon Locations ST. LOUIS LOS ANGELES Planned International Flights Located in the Central Standard time zone at the geographic hub of the United States – 500 miles within one-third of the U.S. population, and 1,500 miles within 90 percent of the population – travel time from St. Louis to most major U.S. cities is a mere two to three hours. Non-Stop Domestic Flights to: CAPE TOWN JOHANNESBURG MUMBAI to: HONG KONG SINGAPORE to: MEXICO CITY to: COSTA RICA RIO DE JANIERO SAO PAULO The Crossroads of the U.S. Hyperloop iles 26 0 m ST. LOUIS .5 =4 H O UR DR IVE 0 50 U.S. Mega Region i m le s =1 St Louis High Speed Rail DA YD Amtrak Routes RIV E Hyperloop At the Center of the St. Louis Region 55 M Lambert Int. Airport IS SO U RI IL LI N O IS 70 70 RIVER CAMPUS 44 64 IS IN O M IS MidAmerica St. Louis Airport IL L SOU RI St. Louis Downtown Airport 55 0 1 2 4 The St. Louis region is centrally located to recruit top talent from throughout Missouri and Illinois, as well as from nationally ranked colleges and universities in the nearby states of Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, Indiana, Arkansas, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and beyond. Between 2000 and 2013, the St. Louis region attracted 37,000 people ages 25 – 34 with a bachelor’s degree. That is one of the highest rates of millennial attraction in the country reflecting the fact that the St. Louis region is an attractive place to live, work, and play. 6 8 Miles Access to extensive multimodal infrastructure including Amtrak’s forthcoming high-speed rail service and MetroLink’s 48 miles of light rail, proximity to five interstate systems, five airports, the country’s third largest rail hub, and the country’s third largest inland port make the River Campus the most centrally located HQ2 site in the United States. The future promises to make the River Campus even more connected to the country as regional leaders explore the viability of a Hyperloop hub in St. Louis. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    7 River Campus Site Location 270 270 Lambert Int. Airport 70 M I O SS U RI L IL IN O IS 70 170 RIVER CAMPUS 64 44 Existing MetroLink Major Highways The River Campus Site is centered in our region, located downtown, and connects both sides of the Mississippi River. Proximity to Population Center St. Louis’ footprint in the heart of the Midwest is where more than 2.8 million residents – 750,000 of them millennials – experience a balance of convenience and affordability. The River Campus is in the heart of Downtown St. Louis. St. Louis has a diverse collection of quality communities, with a rich variety of architecturally distinct neighborhoods and connectedness that is rare in large metro areas. Urban, suburban, small town, and rural lifestyle options are available in the bi-state region, with multiple options for singles and families. 8    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Lambert Int. Airport REGION’S POPULATION CENTER RIVER CAMPUS MidAmerica St. Louis Airport 0 1 2 4 6 8 Miles Existing MetroLink Proximity to Major Highways, Arterial Roads and Airports 35 min to Alton M Lambert Int. Airport IS SO U L IL to Ch ica go 23 miles RI IN O IS 55 170 to K ansa s 70 to Indianapolis CIty 35 min to Alton 23 miles 44 min to Wentzville 44 miles RIVER CAMPUS 30 min to MidAmerica and Scott Airforce 22 miles 32 min to Eureka 64 28 miles 44 eld to Springfi to Louisville St. Louis Downtown Airport MO URI 1 2 4 6 Existing MetroLink 8 Miles O IS M IS S O 55 0 Major Highways IL L IN to M em ph is MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Lambert Airport is a short 18 mile drive on Interstate 70. There are four additional airports in the region including the Downtown St. Louis Airport (5 mile drive to campus) and MidAmerica Airport (26 mile drive to campus). Proposed Sites Provide Optimal Access to Major Arterial Roads Existing Metro Link Planned North-South Metro Link 70 Highway Ramp Access 70 GE RID LB The central location of the River Campus is easily accessible to and from multiple major arterial highways adjacent to the site. 55 IA US 70 AN ST M CI PA FIC M CO MU RAIL SSIP NORTH SOUTH METROLINK TER MISSI 64 VE PI RI R MARK TWAIN LINCOLN 44 MARTIN CONVENTION CENTER R KING E BRIDG LUTHE 5TH & MISSOURI IDGE EADS BR ARCH LACLEDE’S LANDING EAST RIVERFRONT 55 8TH & PINE THE GATEWAY ARCH CBD UNION STATION STADIUM CIVIC CENTER BUSCH STADIUM 64 55 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet 44 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    9 Access to Mass Transit – Direct Access To Rail, Train, Subway/Metro, Bus Routes EDWARDSVILLE METRO-NORTH FLORISSANT Lambert Int. Airport FLORISSANT LAMBERT AIRPORT-MAIN SPRINGDALE WESTPORT UMSL-SOUTH ROCK ROAD DELMAR LOOP NGA RIVER CAMPUS FOREST PARKCLAYTON CENTRAL WEST END CORTEX GRAND STADIUM SUNNEN AND 8TH & PINE SHREWSBURYLANSDOWNE I-44 MidAmerica St. Louis Airport SHILOH SCOTT BAYLESS BELLEVILLE COLLEGE BUTLER HILL Existing MetroLink 0 1 2 4 6 Planned MetroLink Extension 8 Miles Our Regional Transit System St. Louis is well positioned to provide quality and sustainable transportation options for Amazon’s HQ2, now and into the future. Metro operates the St. Louis region’s extensive public transportation system, which includes: MetroLink, the region’s light rail system; MetroBus, the region’s bus system; and Metro Call-A-Ride, a Para transit van system. Metro carried more than 40 million passengers in 2017. It has a fleet of 282 MetroBus vehicles, 50 light rail vehicles and 93 Metro Call-A-Ride vans. Other systems linking up with Metro include Madison County (IL) Transit and St. Charles (MO) Area Transit System. MetroLink has been called one of the best mass transit systems in the country. The system, buttressed by the region’s two largest airports – St. Louis Lambert International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport – has 46 miles of track and stops at 37 stations between Missouri and Illinois. 10    HUSTLE    ST. LOUIS  Planned Bus Rapid Transit The HQ2 CBD Amazon Day One Tower and the River Campus site are connected to existing MetroLink Stations. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Over 80,000 residential units already exist within a walkable distance of a MetroLink station. Over 4,000 units are currently planned and/or under construction. There are available sites for an additional 160,000 future units walkable to MetroLink stations. There is the combined potential for 240,000 transit oriented residential units walkable to the existing MetroLink stations. For the full Transit Oriented Development Study, visit: https://stlouishustle.com/ downloads/TOD_Study.pdf Pedestrian/Commuter Connectivity – Bike & Greenways Lambert Int. Airport LAMBERT AIRPORT-MAIN RIVER CAMPUS 12 FOREST PARK- STADIUM AND SHREWSBURYLANSDOWNE I-44 8TH & PINE MidAmerica St. Louis Airport SHILOH SCOTT B 1 HOUR IKE YB Parks 0 1 2 4 6 Bike Trails and Greenways 8 Miles Existing MetroLink Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) is a regional (IL & MO) public agency created by a public vote in 2000. That vote created a sales tax that funds the GRG to build, bring to life, and care for the region's network of greenways on both sides of the Mississippi. In 2013, the region dedicated additional funds to parks and greenways, and the GRG became the steward of the local investment in the CityArchRiver Project, the multimillion-dollar transformation of the area surrounding the Gateway Arch. In 2015, The City of St. Louis and GRG prepared a district-wide master plan for the North Riverfront, as a framework for the redevelopment of this 180-acre site (full North Riverfront Open Space & Redevelopment Plan viewed here: https://stlouishustle.com/ downloads/North_Riverfront_Open_Space_ Redevelopment.pdf). GRG is currently planning to construct the first phase of the Mississippi Greenway Master Plan (full Master Plan viewed here: https:// stlouishustle.com/downloads/Mississippi_River_ Greenway.pdf), a 21-acre park and greenway along the North Riverfront, which will connect the Arch grounds to the North Riverfront Trail immediately adjacent to the Mark Twain campus location. Plans include expanded pedestrian, bike, and greenway options extending from Forest Park to the Gateway Arch, and the River Campus site along the CBD campus location. Two million people enjoyed the 113 miles of the GRG, and community volunteers gave 10,300 hours to benefit greenways, rivers, creeks, and streams in 2016. St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, Mo., have collaborated on GRG since its inception in 2000. RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    11 Pedestrian/Commuter Connectivity – Metro, Bus, Rail, Water The River Campus provides a walkable and bike-friendly environment with a variety of mobility options. The River Campus is adjacent to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch grounds museum, located under the Gateway Arch. The forthcoming Mississippi Greenway Park will connect the River Campus to the Arch grounds and a lush riverfront park. There are similar plans to enhance the Riverfront on the east side. The site benefits from excellent connectivity at every level due to its central location at the crossroads of our region's arterial highways system. In addition, the River Campus is accessible to multiple MetroLink stations, optimizing convenient access to important regional destinations, including major cultural attractions, neighborhoods, Forest Park, and Lambert Airport. Within a short walk from the East Riverfront MetroLink station is the proposed high-speed rail station, connecting the St. Louis region to Chicago and Kansas City. There is also an ongoing study to investigate the addition of a Hyperloop connection between Kansas City and St. Louis. The River Campus is also connected to our region’s many bike trails and greenways, including the North Riverfront and East Levy bikeways. The city and GRG are developing a comprehensive bike and pedestrian system for the entire downtown area including the River Campus. There are multiple vehicular, bike, and pedestrian connections across the river linking the proposed sites. Additional connections envisioned, including a sky-tram, offer new and interesting ways to connect the site. E DG Highways RI LB A SI Existing MetroLink U 70 AN ST M CI PA Planned MetroLink FIC M CO MISS MU Bus Loop RAIL ER PI RIV TER ISSIP NORTH SOUTH METROLINK Bus Bike / Greenway High Speed Rail MARK TWAIN Skytram LINCOLN 44 RIDGE MARTIN LUTHER KING B CONVENTION CENTER 8TH & PINE ARCH LACLEDE’S LANDING 5TH & MISSOURI EAST RIVERFRONT 55 CBD UNION STATION CIVIC CENTER STADIUM 64 0 12    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 500 1,000 2,000 Feet River Campus Greenfield Sites & Infill Opportunities – 300+ Acres Shovel-Ready Mark Twain Lincoln Amazon Tower CBD The River Campus includes both greenfield and infill locations where all of the current property ownership has been identified, and all utility infrastructure for on-site and off-site improvements have been quantified. Sites can be purchased in a land bank, selective demolition, utility relocations and all other work can be completed to make the sites "shovel ready" by mid 2019. Amazon Tower anchors the Central Business District (CBD) and offers 1.1 million of available square footage Day One. Multiple infill and adjacent sites can provide additional options. The Mark Twain Parcel in Missouri consists of the former site proposed for the St. Louis Rams NFL stadium. Extensive due diligence, engineering, and design was completed and is immediately available. The state of Illinois and St. Clair County have provided evidence that the Lincoln Parcel property owners have all been identified and would cooperate with the development of this property as greenfield. All landowners have been contacted and have confirmed the land is available for purchase and/ or lease. To view the landowner letters, please visit: https://stlouishustle.com/downloads/ Ownership_Letters.pdf. This site is ready to build. Campus Scale Comparison: Amazon Seattle to Amazon St. Louis RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    13 Phase 1 (2019) EXISTING BUILDING OF AT LEAST (500,000-1,000,000 SQUARE FEET) (IN ST. LOUIS $250,000,000–$500,000,000) Amazon Support Amenities Phase II Buildings (2019-2023 Build-out) (1,000,000-2,000,000 SQUARE FEET) (IN ST. LOUIS $500,000,000–$1,100,000,000) Amazon 14    HUSTLE    ST. LOUIS  Support Amenities Phase III Buildings (2027 Build-out) (2,000,000-3,000,000 SQUARE FEET) (IN ST. LOUIS $1,100,000,000–$1,700,000,000) Amazon Support Amenities Phase IV (Full Build-out) PHASE IV AND BEYOND WILL GROW ORGANICALLY. AT FULL BUILD-OUT, THE CAMPUS OR PARK MAY  EXCEED 8 MILLION SQUARE FEET AND OVER $5 BILLION IN TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT BEYOND 2027. Amazon Support Amenities RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    15 Future Vision - The Blueprint for the future of Amazon in St. Louis The proposed River Campus offers Amazon a unique opportunity to create a model urban community of the future. St. Louis has assembled an unprecedented amount of property adjacent to downtown core amenities, the world-renowned Gateway Arch, connectivity to multiple light rail stations, and two high-profile riverfront sites on one of the most important waterways on the planet. 16    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS The Blueprint for HQ2 in St. Louis leverages this one-of-a-kind offering by scripting a comprehensive, step-by-step development strategy with built-in flexibility that results in a futuristic new riverfront and Central Business District, anchored by Amazon. Sustainability Sustainable Infrastructure EcoDistrict Infrastructure will underpin the quality of life and the efficiency of development within the River Campus plan for current and future generations. The efficient and secure supply of energy and water, the recycling of low-cost wastewaters and solid wastes, and the provision of adequate and safe transportation solutions define the scope of infrastructure for this proposal. We envision HQ2 as part of a new "EcoDistrict." The scale of this redevelopment offers opportunities to optimize energy, water, and waste systems in many more sustainable ways. This also offers the potential to leverage the adjacency of the River Campus to the Mississippi River, and its powerful current, as a resource for innovative power generation. The sustainable design of the River Campus provides opportunities to reduce both the capital costs of infrastructure and the future costs of operation and maintenance. On-Site Generation of Energy Supplying energy for the future needs of the River Campus includes the potential for onsite generation of energy through the use of renewable resources. POSSIBLE ON-SITE RESOURCES Hydrokinetic Turbine Farms along the Mississippi River Harvesting Biomass from the Mississippi River Rooftop Wind Turbines EcoDistricts prioritize1: Place Inclusive and vibrant communities, affordable housing, and accessible public spaces. Prosperity Equitable access to quality education and career pathways, inclusive of business startups. Health + Wellbeing Active living based on walkability, equitable access to affordable health care, local fresh food, and strong public safety. Connectivity Effective and equitable multimodal connectivity and a high-quality digital network. Living Infrastructure Healthy soils, water, trees, and wildlife habitat, integrated into the built environment. Resource Restoration Efficient water use, remediated land, and clean, renewable energy production that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Rooftop Solar Panels Local Steam Plant - Combined Heat and Power System Natural Gas Facilities 1 EcoDistrict Protocol RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    17 River Campus – Mark Twain – Missouri 8th & Pine Convention Center Arch-Laclede’s Landing Eads Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge M IS SI SS IP PI RI VE Sky Tram The Mark Twain site is adjacent to the Mississippi Greenway Park. This urban green space includes innovative new mixed-use buildings that leverage existing assets, including Laclede’s Landing, Lumiére Place, the Four Seasons Hotel, and a cluster of historic gems. The vision respects the site’s industrial past and promotes a sustainable future. 18    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS R River Campus – Mark Twain – Missouri Mississippi Greenway Park Entrance to Mark Twain Site RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    19 River Campus – Lincoln – Illinois Stadium 8th & Pine MacArthur Bridge Convention Center Arch-Laclede’s Landing Eads Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge East Riverfront Sky Tram The Lincoln site takes advantage of a high-profile, greenfield site ready for development. This location features a planned High Speed Rail Station linking the region to Chicago and beyond, a MetroLink station, and a vision for a sky-tram. A riverfront greenway along the Mississippi is part of the region's trail network. The contiguous site is a blank canvas for development. 20    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS River Campus – Lincoln – Illinois Lincoln Plaza Amazon Eco Park RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    21 Central Business District (CBD) Martin Luther King Bridge Railway Square LLC Eads Bridge Arch-Laclede’s Landing 1M Office / 47 Floors MIS SIS SIP PI R IVE Railway Exchange Building 1M Office / 21 Floors Convention Center Amazon Tower 1.1M Office / 42 Floors 8th & Pine Stadium Future Metro The Central Business District (CBD) is anchored by Amazon Tower, and located in the urban core of Downtown St. Louis. This site is adjacent to a sculpture park, hotels, a convention center, retail, and cultural amenities. Amazon Tower overlooks the awardwinning Citygarden and the Gateway Mall, a landscape stretching from the Arch, then West to Union Station and beyond. Served by multiple MetroLink stops, incredible sites (that frame views of the Mall and Arch) are available for both new infill development and historic rehabilitation. 22    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS R Central Business District (CBD) Day One - Amazon Tower on Citygarden CBD on Gateway Mall RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    23 River Campus Current Zoning “A” Single-Family Dwelling District “B” Two-Family Dwelling District “C” Multiple-Family Dwelling District “D” Multiple-Family Dwelling District “E” Multiple-Family Dwelling District “F” Neighborhood Commercial District “G” Local Commercial and Office District “H” Area Commercial District “I” Central Business District “J” Industrial District M-2 Manufacturing and Industrial (IL) “K” Unrestricted District “L” Jefferson Memorial District 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet The majority of the site parcels are either already zoned for the needs of Amazon River Campus or are easily and readily adaptable. River Campus Utility Infrastructure - Water WATER Stormwater Gravity Main Water 0 24    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 500 1,000 2,000 Feet The St. Louis region has access to abundant sources of clean, fresh, inexpensive water. The St. Louis City municipal system supplies the proposed Mark Twain and Amazon Tower sites for HQ2. Missouri-American Water supplies any facilities Amazon may construct in or around St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Both systems are members of the Partnership for Safe Water, an alliance of six drinkingwater organizations affiliated with the American Water Works Association. As a result, customer satisfaction ratings for water quality in St. Louis are among the highest in the U.S. River Campus Utility Infrastructure - Electric/Gas/Steam Loop Energy System Gas ENERGY Steam Loop Spire is the natural gas provider for much of the proposed River Campus. Spire would assign a key account manager to Amazon to manage site planning relative to technology, rates, and efficiency standards. The account manager will identify energy opportunities for Amazon, including qualifying rebates for energy efficiency measures, and ensure the Spire system is adequate to service Amazon’s HQ2. Electric Gas 0 Electric AmerenUE provides electricity in the St. Louis region and its Missouri subsidiary, Ameren Missouri, offers electric utility rates 19% below national average. Ameren Missouri has an Economic Development and Retention Rider, enabling Ameren to meet or beat any competing energy rate Amazon may consider down to its incremental cost to serve, which varies within the mid thirty dollars per megawatt hour range. Ameren Missouri recently announced its intent to substantially expand its renewable energy portfolio – particularly from wind and solar sources, which will drive a predictable, low-cost utility rate for years to come as these technologies continue to improve cost efficiency. In Illinois, electric customers may choose their energy supplier. For point of reference, Ameren Illinois has recently filed for a second consecutive rate decrease with Illinois regulators, and its average industrial rate is $0.453/kwh, falling well below the national $0.68/kwh average. 500 1,000 2,000 Feet Note that much of the River Campus encompasses areas already served by Spire, with capacity sufficient for Amazon’s needs. Spire offers to cost-share the installation of any natural gas infrastructure Amazon may build out. In addition, Spire, a regulated utility, can offer Amazon a special price on its service, with discounts of up to 30% off volumetric gas rates over five years. Steam Loop Energy System The proposed River Campus is connected to the highly efficient steam loop system. In addition, chilled water service can be provided for air conditioning and other needs should demand arise by Amazon. The power plant that provides steam into the River Campus is a natural gas-fired cogeneration plant from which steam and electricity are simultaneously generated. The electricity generated by the power plant is sold into the power grids at wholesale, and the resulting steam is distributed to buildings via the steam loop. The combined steam heat and electric power plant can achieve energy efficiencies above 80%, which is far more efficient than a conventional power-only plant, where twothirds of the energy content of its fuel is exhausted as heat into oceans, rivers, or the atmosphere. RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    25 River Campus Connectivity – Optimal Fiber Connectivity FIBER Fiber Line (All Carriers) 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet Regional Network Viability Greater St. Louis has a longhaul and metropolitan fiber infrastructure collectively established by more than 15 service providers. St. Louis’ base fiber optic infrastructure can support any standard business applications, including high bandwidth networks. The St. Louis region possesses a number of key components that can be leveraged to build strong Internet or data connectivity. These include regional internet access points, diverse longhaul routes, and competitive service providers. Additionally, dark fiber is available. River Campus Connectivity – Cell Phone Coverage The entire river campus is covered by multiple cellular services to ensure optimal service. AT&T SPRINT T MOBILE VERIZON 26    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS River Campus Estimate of Assembly and Development costs local authorities will pay 35 percent. The local government has $69 million in the bank thus far. Mark Twain The Mark Twain site was recently assembled for the proposed St Louis Rams replacement stadium. Significant research, title study, utilities and all other due diligence was completed to purchase and make the site pad ready for the stadium that was to be delivered by 2021. All in triple net lease rates for new construction using a 25-year credit tenant lease for a theoretical 800 RSF Class A Office Tower in the proposed River Campus, with 2.2 parking per 1000, would be $26.00 PSF with annual 2% increases. It’s believed that the property could be assembled quickly and that approximately 100 acres could be purchased for less than $60 million. About $14 PSF. All demolition, environmental clean-up, utility relocation including the major Ameren sub-station and high line transmission wires and other costs to make the site 100% pad ready would be less than $55 million. With engineering and permitting fees the total would be $120 million or $28.00 PSF. Amazon Tower The proposed Amazon Tower located at 909 Chestnut is a 1.4 million GSF building that is approximately 30 years old. The building is vacated and ready for development. It can be purchased for $20 million. The development of the building would require adding parking and overall demolition to shell and core and new interior fit out along with other rehab to make the building Amazon ready and could be completed by mid 2019. Lincoln The state of Illinois and St. Clair County has been in extensive talks over the last several years to assemble what would be the Lincoln site. All in triple net lease rates using a 25-year credit tenant lease for Amazon Tower at 909 Chestnut 1,100,000 RSF Class A office tower with 1.2 parking per 1000 (the city is providing additional parking in the incentives) would be $21.00 PSF with annual 2% increases. It is believed the property could be assembled quickly and that approximately 100 acres could be purchased for less than $8.7 million. About $1.50 PSF. Illinois authorities recognize and accept the requirement for Amazon to develop this land, they will be mandated to perform all environmental studies and remediation at the sole cost of local Illinois authorities. The levee is part of a 500 year protection project which is completed to the 100 year mark, and the remaining engineering and construction to achieve the 500 year level will be financed by an already approved quarter-cent tax. The Army Corps of Engineers is expected to approve the final plans in 2018. Federal government will subsidize 65 percent of the project and Amazon Conference and Welcome Center The Amazon Conference and Welcome Center is being proposed on a site located at the east terminal of St. Louis Lambert Airport. The site would be made available as a very low cost long term land lease. All in triple net lease rates using a 25-year credit tenant lease for a theoretical NEW 215,000 RSF Amazon Conference and Welcome Center with minimal parking would be $34.00 PSF with annual 2% increases. River Campus Current Parcel & Ownership All land owners have been contacted and have confirmed that their property is available for purchase and/or lease. To view the landowner letters, please visit: https:// stlouishustle.com/downloads/Ownership_ Letters.pdf. These proposed sites for River Campus are is ready for development Day One. Ownership of the property is detailed following. 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    27 River Campus - Mark Twain Ownership 45 139 140 47 142 46 141 143 147 146145 144 137 166 4850 131 132 130 133 134 128 135 127 136 126 165 109 113 114 112 115 116 163 108 111 162 110 161 49 49 188 195 53 56 51 52 194 192190 55 63 193 191 62 196 54 64 66 65 197 175 57 174 58 60 61 59 44 43 167 153154 152 177 155 176 151 168 148 179 180 150 129 164 189 187 138 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 160 159 158 40 41 157 106 107 156 84 83 101 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 39 182 181 183 149 186 37 75 85 178 42 76 184 105 36 78 38 67 104 96 97 98 103 87 88 172 86 99 81 100 82 102 35 32 33 95 25 34 94 29 30 26 173 79 11 10 24 21 22 23 13 14 9 19 20 27 28 185 12 77 80 169 170 15 8 171 17 7 31 93 6 92 91 16 18 5 0 4 3 90 2 89 1 28    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS MARK TWAIN PARCEL OWNERS TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LCRA) CITY OF ST. LOUIS AL'S RESTAURANT INC ALLIANCE REALTY SERVICES LLC CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LRA) ASHLEY ENERGY LLC NEAL, MARY PAMELA TEI (ES) LLC TEI (ES) LLC CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LCRA) TEI (ES) LLC CITY OF ST. LOUIS MASK, ROSEMARY TRS MASK, ROSEMARY A TRS MASK, ROSEMARY TRS TEI (ES) LLC T L J COMPANY LLC SAI HOSPITALITY LLC JUSTINE PETERSON HOUSING & TRAILER PARTS INC JUSTINE PETERSON HOUSING NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERTION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC EUBANK STORAGE LLC 1255 LEWIS LLC METROPOLITAN PARK & RECREATION DIST PRIORITY PROPERTY HOLDING LLC PRIORITY PROPERTY HOLDING LLC PRIORITY PROPERTY HOLDING LLC WILLIAM A KERR FOUNDATION LLC NORTH RIVERSIDE HOLDINGS LLC PRIORITY PROPERTY HOLDING LLC STATE OF MISSOURI STATE OF MISSOURI STATE OF MISSOURI STATE OF MISSOURI STATE OF MISSOURI CARNAHAN, MEL JUSTINE PETERSEN HOUSING BARTLETT, GEORGIA M ST LOUIS KEOKUK & N W RR CO. JUSTINE PETERSEN HOUSING JUSTINE PETERSEN HOUSING JUSTINE PETERSEN HOUSING JUSTINE PETERSEN HOUSING HAMMOND APARTMENTS LP CENTRAL WASTE MATERIAL CO CENTRAL WASTE MATERIAL CO CENTRAL WASTE MATERIAL CO KINGSTON I LLC NATURES METHANE FARM WORKS LLC UNION ELECTRIC MED VAC INC 1520 NORTH BROADWAY LLC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 EUBANKS STORAGE LLC O'FALLON STREET LLC CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS O'FALLON STREET LLC O'FALLON STREET LLC COLLINS DEVELOPMENT CO LTD COLLINS DEVELOPMENT CO LTD CITY OF ST. LOUIS UNION ELECTRIC CO UNION ELECTRIC CO CITY OF ST. LOUIS UNION ELECTRIC CO UNION ELECTRIC CO UNION ELECTRIC CO NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC STATE OF MISSOURI NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC NORTHSIDE REGENERATION LLC STATE OF MISSOURI CAMMARTATA, FRANK J & CAROL R STATE OF MISSOURI BDS & COMPANY INC BDS & COMPANY INC BDS & CO INC FLORENCE ENTERPRIZES LLC BDS & COMPANY INC BDS & COMPANY INC BDS & COMPANY INC BDS & COMPANY INC GLOBAL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC CARDINAL BLDG MGMT LLC SYDNOR, JOHN J & JEAN M (TRS) BOOJAROO HOLDINGS LLC BOOJAROO HOLDINGS LLC SPRINKLER FITTERS # 268 REDEVEL CORP STATE OF MISSOURI BDS & CO INC HI-PERFORMANCE COATINGS CONSULTANTS WASHINGTON, DAVID B STATE OF MISSOURI EMRIE GROUP LLC EMRIE GROUP LLC HI-PERFORMANCE COATINGS CONSULTANTS OGIER, MARK C 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 GEO LOUIS MAKLA INC LOUGHMORE LLC BIAN, JIANG & RUI B CEN STATE OF MISSOURI OUTDOOR SYSTEMS INC STATE OF MISSOURI STATE OF MISSOURI JOHN BENSON ELECTRIC CO STATE OF MISSOURI CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LRA) CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LRA) CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LRA) STATE OF MISSOURI HAAG, WILLIAM J III TR SCAUZZO, LELA & MICHAEL J ASHLEY ENERGY LLC VENI VIDI VICI LLC VENI VIDI VICI LLC REESE, ROBERT T & LEVINA M PMJ HOLDINGS LC JUSTINE PETERSEN HOUSING REESE, ROBERT T & LEVINA M HIBDON, WILLIAM T & NANCY E FOX HIBDON, WILLIAM T & NANCY E FOX 1416-18 N BROADWAY LLC 1416-18 N BROADWAY LLC AQUISITIONS UNLIMITED LLC 1428-30 N BROADWAY LLC 1428-30 N BROADWAY ST LLC 1432 NORTH BROADWAY LLC SHADY JACKS CAFE ON BROADWAY LLC MR CHARLES LLC MR CHARLES LLC SETTLEMOIR, WILLIAM M & ANNE 230 CASS AVENUE LLC MERCHANTS BRIDGE TERMINAL R.R. CO MERCHANTS BRIDGE TERMINAL R.R. CO MERCHANTS BRIDGE TERMINAL R.R. CO ST LOUIS MERCHANTS BRIDGE TERM RW CO CITY OF ST. LOUIS TERMINAL R R ASSOCIATION OF ST LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN PARK & RECREATION DST REINSCH, NORBERT L & LORENE T CITY OF ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN PARK & RECREATION DST CITY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS TRAILNET INC ASHLEY ENERGY LLC TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOC WIGGINS FERRY CO WIGGINS FERRY COMPANY WIGGINS FERRY CO TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSN OF ST LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOC TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOC TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSN WHARF - CITY BLOCK 233 LLC TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOC ST LOUIS MERCHANTS BRIDGE TR RY CO 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 *BOLD NUMBER INDICATES RECEIVED OWNERSHIP LETTERS LETTERS CAN BE VIEWED HERE: https://stlouishustle.com/downloads/Ownership_Letters.pdf RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    29 River Campus - Lincoln Ownership 1 2 3 4 5,6,7,8,9 10 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 11 21 15 16 14 18 20 22 19 23 39 40 30 41 13 12 17 42 48 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 43 49 45 50 51 53 52 54 55 56 66 67 65 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 70 71 30    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 69 68 LINCOLN PARCEL OWNERS NORFOLK & WESTERN RR  1 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  37 CROSS CO CRIS 2 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  38 WIGGINS FERRY CO  3 WIGGINS FERRY CO  39 WIGGINS FERRY CO   4 TUJAY INC  40 WIGGINS FERRY CO  5 WIGGINS FERRY CO  41 WIGGINS FERRY CO  6 TUJAY INC  42 WIGGINS FERRY CO  7 PETROLEUM FUEL & TERMINAL CO  43 WIGGINS FERRY CO  8 MID AMERICA REAL ESTATE & DEVE 44 WIGGINS FERRY CO  9 CARGILL INCORPORATED   45 ELAINE CUETO  10 ARROW REALTY INC   46 ELAINE CUETO  11 WIGGINS FERRY CO  47 WIGGINS FERRY CO  12 SCHOOL DISTRICT 189  48 WIGGINS FERRY CO  13 PETROLEUM FUEL & TERMINAL CO  49 WIGGINS FERRY CO  14  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    50 WIGGINS FERRY CO  15  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    51 E J SIERON  16  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    52 WIGGINS FERRY CO  17  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    53 WIGGINS FERRY CO  18  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    54 MID AMERICA REAL ESTATE & DEVE 19 JAMES L ROWE  55 WIGGINS FERRY CO  20 JAMES L ROWE  56 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  21 GLP MIDWEST PROPERTIES I LLC  57 58 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  22  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    WIGGINS FERRY CO  23 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP  59 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  24 M C I TELECPMUNICATIONS INC  60 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  25 MCI TELECOMMUNICATION INC  61 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  26 CITY OF E ST LOUIS  62 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  27 BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    63 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  28 BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    64 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  29  BI-STATE DEVEL AGENCY    65 WIGGINS FERRY CO  30 GLP MIDWEST PROPERTIES I LLC  66 TUJAY INC  31 CITY OF E ST LOUIS 67 WIGGINS FERRY CO  32  GLP MIDWEST PROPERTIES I LLC  68 TUJAY INC  33 WIGGINS FERRY CO  69 WIGGINS FERRY CO  34 GLP MIDWEST PROPERTIES I LLC  70 ERIE B & BRUCE C TOUCHETTE  35 GLP MIDWEST PROPERTIES I LLC  71 WIGGINS FERRY CO  36 *BOLD NUMBER INDICATES RECEIVED OWNERSHIP LETTERS LETTERS CAN BE VIEWED HERE: https://stlouishustle.com/downloads/Ownership_Letters.pdf RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    31 City Center - CBD Ownership 7 40 9 10 11 12 8 38 41 19 39 18 58 20 13 17 14 42 16 15 21 43 6 44 36 47 45 37 34 22 23 5 46 1 0 59 35 60 61 54 2 55 48 49 56 52 53 57 62 26 51 50 3 25 30 27 28 24 29 32 31 33 32    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 4 CITY CENTER-CBD PARCEL OWNERS STL BOA PLAZA, LLC 1 ST LOUIS SEVENTH & CERRE LLC 33 GATEWAY REGAL HOLDINGS LLC 2 NNN GATEWAY ONE LLC & ETAL 34 STATE OF MISSOURI 3 UGP-KIENER/STADIUM PARKING LLC 35 STATE OF MISSOURI 4 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 36 CITY OF ST. LOUIS MALL 5 CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LCRA) 37 UGP-KIENER/STADIUM PARKING LLC 6 FRISCO ASSOCIATES LP 38 CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LCRA) 7 ST LOUIS PARKING CO 39 HH ST LOUIS RAILWAY LP 8 PINE INVESTMENT COMPANY 40 S & P HOLDINGS LLC 9 PINE INVESTMENT COMPANY 41 HH ST. LOUIS RAILWAY LP 10 US BANK NA TRS 42 TOBER, NEIL TRS 11 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 43 HH ST. LOUIS RAILWAY LP 12 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 44 C A G PROPERTIES LLC 13 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 45 POSLOSKY, KENNETH & LUCILLE M TRS 14 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 46 HH ST LOUIS RAILWAY LP 15 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 47 ANGELOS, JAMES 16 CUPPLES PARKING LLC 48 HH ST LOUIS RAILWAY LP 17 CUPPLES PARKING LLC 49 BERKLEY, JACK & CATHERINE A 18 CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LCRA) 50 HH ST LOUIS RAILWAY LP 19 METROPOLITAN PARK & RECREATION 51 HH ST LOUIS RAILWAY LP 20 BI STATE DEVELOPMENT 52 UGP-KIENER WEST LLC 21 METROPOLITAN PARK & RECREATION 53 CITY OF ST. LOUIS 22 CITY OF ST. LOUIS (LCRA) 54 SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL CO 23 CUPPLES 9 SUBTENANT LLC & BI STATE 55 SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE 24 BI STATE DEV AGENCY OF MO-IL & 56 RCDA LLC 25 MO HWY COMM 57 KNUCKLE BALL LLC 26 SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE 58 BALLPARK PARKING LLC 27 STL MARKET BNK LLC 59 STATE OF MISSOURI 28 BALLPARK VILLAGE HOLDINGS BLOCK 60 BALLPARK PARKING LLC 29 UGP-KIENER/STADIUM PARKING LLC 61 MVP ST LOUIS CARDINAL LOT 62 BALLPARK PARKING LLC 30 ST LOUIS SEVENTH & CERRE LLC 31 BALLPARK PARKING LLC 32 *BOLD NUMBER INDICATES RECEIVED OWNERSHIP LETTERS LETTERS CAN BE VIEWED HERE: https://stlouishustle.com/downloads/Ownership_Letters.pdf RESPONSE TO RFP    AMAZON HQ2    33 Alternate Amazon HQ2 Potential Sites: St. Peters Edwardsville Wentzville Lake St. Louis St. Charles UMSL / North Park Pontoon Beach O’Fallon, MO Collinsville Wellston RIVER CAMPUS O’Fallon Central Business District Fenton 0 1 2 4 6 8 Miles Central Business District Collinsville Site #1, IL Site: The Central Business District is an assemblage of land, parking structures, and existing buildings that are candidates for demolition and/or renovation. The site is bikable and walkable. Site: Single ownership over 100 acres. Site access is in place; fast-track permitting process in place. Within 30 miles proximity to major population center. The Central Business District has immediate connectivity on light rail to St. Louis Lambert International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: 4 interstates front the site Nearest Four-Lane Highway: 4 four-lane roads fronts the site Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 18.4 miles (23 minutes) Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Ameren Natural Gas Distribution: Spire Water: Missouri American Water Sewer: Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Local Telecommunications Service: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint 34    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Within 2 miles Proximity to major highways and arterial roads: Within 2 miles Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (45 minutes); MidAmerica Airport is 17 miles (22 minutes) Utilities: Electric: Ameren IL Natural Gas: Ameren IL Water: Collinsville Water Wastewater: Caseyville Township Sewer District Collinsville Site #2, IL Site: Single ownership over 100 acres, pad-ready; site access in place. Fast-track permitting process in place. Within 30 mile proximity to major population center. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Within 2 miles Proximity to major highways and arterial roads: Within 2 miles Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (45 minutes) Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Ameren Natural Gas Distribution: Spire Water: Missouri American Water Sewer: Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Local Telecommunications Service: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Lake St. Louis, MO Utilities: Electric: Ameren IL Natural Gas: Ameren IL Water: Collinsville Water Wastewater: Caseyville Township Sewer District Site: This site is 233 acres of land controlled by two owners that want to sell the land. There are letters from the owners’ real estate brokers attesting to the owners’ interest in selling the property. This land can be subdivided if desired. The property is not developed but is serviced by all of the utilities. The city will zone the site so some of the 233 acres can be residential if required. Edwardsville, IL The sites are currently zoned Highway Commercial and could change within 90 days. Site: There are two landowners, with commercial and office zoning in place. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Within 2 miles Proximity to major highways and arterial roads: Within 2 miles Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (45 minutes); MidAmerica Airport is 27 miles (37 minutes) Utilities: Electric: Southwestern Electric Cooperative Natural Gas: Ameren IL Water: Edwardsville Wastewater: Edwardsville Fenton, MO Site: A former Chrysler plant, now Fenton Logistics Park, with more than 200 acres. All utilities and infrastructure are in place. The site is not on MetroLink but easily accessible to major interstate highways. One land owner; site access is in place; fast-track permitting process in place. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 44 fronts the site Nearest 4-Lane Highway: a 4-lane road fronts the site Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 34 miles Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Adjacent to Interstate 64 Nearest 4-Lane Highway: Adjacent to MO-364 Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 25 miles (28 minutes) west Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Cuiver River Electric Cooperative Natural Gas Distribution: Spire Water: Public Water and Sewer District #2 Sewer: Duckett Creek Sanitary District and Sewer District #2 Local Telecommunications Service: Charter Communication O’Fallon, IL Site: 100 acres; site access in place. Fast-track permitting in place. All utilities run to the site and are under one owner. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 64 (.3 miles) Proximity to major highways and arterial roads: Interstate 64 Frontage; serviced by Exits 19 & 21 Proximity to mass transit: Light rail station less than 3 miles from site; bus service on-site Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (28.6 miles); 4 miles to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    35 Utilities: Electric: Ameren IL Natural Gas: Ameren IL Water: O'Fallon Water Wastewater: Caseyville Township Sewer District O’Fallon, MO Site: 223.6 acres Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 64 (.3 miles) Nearest 4-Lane Highway: Highway DD (.3 miles) Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (20 miles) Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Cuiver River Electric Cooperative Natural Gas Distribution: Ameren Missouri Water: Alliance Water Resources, Inc., Public Water Supply Sewer: Duckett Creek Sanitary District and Sewer District #2 Pontoon Beach, IL Site: The site includes 595 total acres, over 480 developable. The site is level, zoned and Corps permitted. Mixed-use zoning allows for industrial, office and retail. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Within 2 miles Proximity to major highways and arterial roads: Less than .5 mile to Hwy. 270/Hwy. 111 interchange Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (23 miles) Utilities: Electric: Ameren Services Gas: Ameren Services Water: Illinois American Water Wastewater: Madison County Special Services 36    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS St. Charles, MO Site: Identified as the Bangert Island Development area, this parcel includes 335 acres of Bangert Island, where much remains in its natural, vegetative state. Part of the site is zoned R-2 (less than 5 actual residents on site), remainder is zoned I-2. The city will rezone entire site to the benefit of Amazon. Rezoning will require 60 days. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 70 is 1.4 miles away Nearest 4-Lane Highway: MO-364 is 2.6 miles away Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 8 miles (9 minutes) Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Ameren Natural Gas Distribution: Spire Water: City of St. Charles Sewer: City of St. Charles Local Telecommunications Service: Charter Communication St. Peters, MO Site: The site includes 239 acres controlled by two owners – The City of St. Peters owns 61.7 acres and the 370 Levee District owns 177.3 acres. The proposed campus site is a shovel-ready greenfield site. Land uses in the vicinity of the site include Premier 370 Business Park, across Highway 370 and to the south. The proposed corporate campus would comply with the existing zoning regulations and would be highly compatible with the existing land use; no special zoning approvals would be required. The city would support the addition of residential units within the Premier 370 development to create a “work-play-live” environment. The city would facilitate the construction of a road/trail network to allow connectivity between facilities – an important feature of a corporate campus. The adjacent 300-acre park includes a 140-acre recreational lake with fishing and boating, a 5.5-mile walking/biking trail surrounding the lake, and an RV park. The park also features a playground, family picnic areas, a corporate pavilion, sand volleyball, an archery range, and a dog park. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 64 (.3 miles) Proximity to major highways and arterial roads: Adjacent to Route 370, which is 1.6 miles from Interstate 70 Proximity to major arterial roads: Site connects to Lakeside Park Drive and Salt River Road; both roads connect to Route 370 Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International (13 miles) Utilities: Water and Sanitary Sewer: City of St. Peters Stormwater management: City of St. Peters Electric: Ameren Natural Gas: Spire Telephone Service: AT&T University of Missouri/ North Park, MO Site: The UMSL/NorthPark Campus is immediately east of Lambert Airport and contiguous to the University of Missouri's main campus in St. Louis and the world headquarters of Express Scripts. The land is completely entitled, zoned, and padready, available for immediate commencement of construction. The site is located in St. Louis County, has its own MetroLink station, and is planned and approved for an additional station. Wentzville, MO Site: The property is 195 acres and will have direct access to the new David Hoekel Parkway (DHP). Beautiful rolling acres fronting I-70 and two adjacent thoroughfares. This site is located in the City of Wentzville, the “Crossroads to the Nation.” Great access and visibility for a destination site, or an office or medical campus. Some Interstate 70 frontage, and contiguous to additional 25-acre site with I-70 frontage. The DHP project is a $22 million, fully directional interchange, which should be completed by 2020. The project is fully funded. The new interchange will allow direct access to Interstate 70, with indirect access to Interstate 64 through an arterial roadway system (Wilmer Road). The trace is a greenfield site with no known major obstacles to development. In conjunction with the interchange, the tract will have access to both water and wastewater service. Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 70 is 1.4 miles away Nearest 4-Lane Highway: MO-364 is 2.6 miles away Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 8 miles (9 minutes) Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Ameren Natural Gas Distribution: Spire Water: City of Wentzville Sewer: City of Wentzville Local Telecommunications Service: CenturyLink Transportation: Nearest Interstate: Interstate 70 fronts the site Nearest 4-Lane Highway: Hanley Road intersects with all arterial roads in North Park Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (3.9 miles) Utilities: Electrical Distribution: Ameren Natural Gas Distribution: Spire Water: Missouri American Water Sewer: Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Local Telecommunications Service: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    37 ST. LOUIS LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL Rhonda Hamm-Niebrueggs DIRECTOR October 4, 2017 St. Louis Development Corporation 1520Marltet Street St. Louis, Missouri 63103 St. Louis Economic Development Partnership 7733 Boulevard, Suite 2200 St. Louis, Missouri (33105 Re: Amazon Development of a Welcome and Training Center at the Airport To Whom It May Concern: St. Louis Lambert International Airport and its Airport Commissioners are extremely excited to see that St. Louis is submitting a comprehensive proposal to be the location of the Amazem I-IQIZ project. St. Louis has many great attributes and the St. Louis Lambert International Airport is just one of those attributes. The Airport controls in excess of 4,000 acres, including property adjoining Terminal 2 and the adjacent garage as depicted in the attached drawings (the "Property?). We believe that a Welcome and Training Center on the Property would present a great opportunity to both Amazon and St. Louis to bring in potential talent from all over the world, conduct interviews, for recruiting and training, and perform other iinportant company Functions without leaving the Airport grounds. In addition, the Property is immediately adjacent to the Airport station on the Metrolinlt and would provide easy access to any stop along the ski?mile system including stops in Missouri and Illinois that could become part of the Amazon HQE projecr. If St. Louis is chosen, the Airport will support the development effort and cooperate with Amazon and others to ensure a successful outcome for all parties and seek any necessary approvals for such development. Furthermore, the Airport pledges not to disclose Amtr?zon?s potential interest in the Property to public forums and with the media, and, upon request from Amazon or the St Louis Economic Development Parmership, will enter into a mutually agreeable non-disclosure agreement. Very truly yours, ST. LOUIS LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Name: onda Hamm-Niebrucggc Title: Airport Director and Chairman of the Airport Commission PO BOX 1021310701 LAMBERT BLVD. MIN-2276 ST. LOUIS. MO 63145-0212 USA MAIN PHONE 314.425.8000 2 I . ICNOCMEM NU T INVI E TS Y I have developed urban innovation districts in three “cities and can say, without reservation, that St. Louis is the most innovative, creative and cooperative. ” – Dennis E. Lower President & CEO, Cortex Innovation District RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    39 How is St. Louis cost competitive? From Day One, St. Louis can deliver the lowest overall cost, not only in terms of capital outlay, but also in long-term operating costs to the benefit of Amazon. Missouri Summary State of Missouri City of St. Louis St. Louis County* TOTAL $2.429 billion $1.331 billion $56.5 million $3.82 billion When our region’s cost of business is combined with our low cost of living and our comprehensive, innovative incentive programs, St. Louis offers a compelling business case for Amazon’s HQ2. *St. Louis County and St. Louis City are geographically adjacent, but separate jurisdictions. The incentives offered from St. Louis County apply to real estate investments in St. Louis County, specifically the proposed Welcome and  Conference Center at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Should Amazon want additional development in St. Louis County, St. Louis County’s incentive package and value would change accordingly. The value proposition offered by St. Louis includes the region’s general business climate, tax structure, and nontax cost of doing business, all of which multiply the value of the incentive packages. Calculation of Illinois Incentives Offering Moreover, St. Louis is committed to leveraging the economic impact of Amazon HQ2 to catalyze mutually beneficial improvements to our education and transportation infrastructure, including our goal of making St. Louis a hub for the Hyperloop. Such educational improvements provide an opportunity to explore the use of Social Impact Bonds, which would engage public and private investors who seek the dual benefit of fixed-income investments coupled with measurable social impact. Calculation of Missouri Incentives Offering We are on a mission to make Missouri a best-in-class state to do business. We’ve taken bold action, and we’re getting results. Now, Missouri can compete with any state in the nation to win quality jobs for Missouri families, and we compete for every job. This is an exciting opportunity, and we’re fighting to win. “ ” — Governor Eric Greitens 40    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Illinois offers a vibrant business “community. Our state’s culture of ingenuity and innovation attracts the nation’s brightest minds. With nearly a fourth of the state’s working-age population completing postsecondary education, Illinois is one of the most educated populations in the Midwest. ” — Governor Bruce Rauner Illinois Summary State of Illinois St. Clair County TOTAL $927 million $700 million $1.627 billion The State of Illinois’ incentives are based on existing programs that do not need new legislation. This estimate can be expanded once project specific information is available. For example, a disadvantaged location would increase the Edge benefit by 25 percent, and remediation and training credits would also be available. These estimates are based on 100 percent of the project being located in Illinois; generally the impact can be proportionately adjusted if split between Illinois and Missouri. The Illinois General Assembly is anticipating additional possible incentives should Amazon HQ2 come to Illinois. Incentives Approach The public leaders of the 15 counties that comprise the St. Louis MSA are energized by the scale of Amazon’s HQ2, and are motivated to develop an economic development package that reflects the scale of the opportunity. Legislative activity required to incentivize Amazon’s expansion to the St. Louis metro area is a priority for elected officials in Illinois and Missouri. Conversations are already underway in both states as part of pre-2018 legislative session work. The proposed River Campus includes 100 acres in Missouri and an additional 100 acres immediately across the Mississippi River in Southwestern Illinois. The proposed Amazon Tower includes 1.1 million of existing square-feet in the Central Business District in Downtown St. Louis. Proposed sites in Missouri would result in combined state and local incentives of an amount greater than $3.8 billion. Proposed sites in Southwester Illinois would result in combined state and local incentives of an amount greater than $1.6 billion. The proposed River Campus offers Amazon over 100 acres in Missouri and an additional 100 acres across the Mississippi River in Southwestern Illinois. Amazon’s HQ2 campus in Missouri would result in combined state and local incentives of an amount greater than $3.8 billion. Amazon’s HQ2 campus in Southwestern Illinois would result in combined state and local incentives of an amount greater than $1.6 billion. A development boundary larger than Amazon’s HQ2 can be established to capture the direct and indirect value provided by the additional economic activity engendered by the HQ2 project. For example, the River Campus could be included within a larger Innovation District Enterprise Zone. Amazon, even in the first phase, easily exceeds all eligibility requirements in Missouri and Illinois. employment pools, and as goals regarding levels of employment are achieved ■ Able to be monetized to provide upfront support or year-by-year support ■ Focused on important elements of Amazon’s operations, such as training and infrastructure development ■ Not limited to the Amazon campus Incentive Timelines Timelines, approvals, and required legislation are detailed in the packages provided by Missouri and Illinois. Evidence that Missouri and Illinois Can Deliver Incentives Missouri and St. Louis have a demonstrated track record of success closing transactions to retain automotive jobs at Ford and GM, expanding the Western Headquarters of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and supporting the relocation efforts for Boeing, Bombardier, and Cerner. We address more future needs and timelines in Sections 3 and 4 of this proposal. Illinois and St. Clair County have a demonstrated track record of attracting business to locate or stay in the State, including major companies such as Zurich North American HQ, Capital One, Conagra, eBay, and three Amazon developments. Explanation of Tax Credits ■ Tax credits issued in Missouri or Illinois are most often refunded as a direct offset of the holder’s corporate income or other tax paid to the state. ■ Nonrefundable state tax credits are transferable and can be refunded by selling to another party, usually at a discount. There are ready buyers for state tax credits available at any time. ■ Once issued, tax credits may be held for several years, usually three to five years before they sunset. Incentives for HQ2 are flexible in that they are: ■ Tied to jobs created and investment made ■ Scaled accordingly as expansion occurs and employees are hired from specific RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    41 Description of the Incentive Offering from The State of Missouri The following incentives are supported by the Governor and legislative leadership. Please see Missouri’s proposal in the Addendum to this section for additional detail. SOURCE OF INCENTIVE/TYPE – STATE OF MISSOURI VALUE Invest Missouri - refundable tax credits to offset capital costs based on an increasing percentage, up to 6.2 percent, of payroll. $1.36 billion Reinvest Missouri - additional refundable tax credits to offset capital costs based on additional .5 percent of payroll for investments in Missouri distressed areas. $151.5 million Missouri Miles4 - refundable tax credit equal to 40 percent of contributions to Missouri rural broadband deployment to be used for workforce development $100 million Missouri Talent - workforce recruitment incentive which permits an individual income tax deduction for up to 25,000 employees relocating to Missouri $125 million Next Generation Missouri - refundable tax credit equal to 30 percent of contributions to qualified  Missouri STEM projects $100 million Missouri Mutual Partners - capital pool for investments in Missouri infrastructure, entrepreneurship, education and other mutually beneficial public needs, funded by the sale or transfer of refundable tax  credits — up to 50 percent may be held in applicant securities. $400 million Missouri HQ - refundable tax credit equal to the cost incurred or tax paid attributable to the repatriation of foreign capital to the US, when used to establish or expand a headquarters in Missouri $200 million TOTAL INCENTIVES FOR STATE OF MISSOURI $2.429 billion Description of the Incentive Offering from The City of St. Louis The following incentives are proposed by the City of St. Louis, Mo. Please see additional detail on each of the programs listed below in the Addendum to this section, along with letters of support concerning this package from the City of St. Louis. All incentives are based on 5,000 jobs and one million squarefeet. These incentives will scale by a factor of 10 when Amazon has 50,000 employees and 10 million square feet of office space. Earnings tax estimates are based on a base salary of $100,000. Some of the proposed incentives could take the form of Community Benefit Agreements (CBA). BASE VALUE 5,000 JOBS 1M SQUARE FEET FULL BUILDOUT 50,000 JOBS 10M SQUARE FEET Real Property Tax Reduction - at least a 50 percent reduction for the first 15 years for  each building $36 million $360 million Personal Property Tax Reduction - at least a 50 percent reduction for the life of the assets $2.1 million $21 million Education Fund – 20 percent of the Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes paid will be applied to education activities aimed at developing the workforce of the future $7.6 million $76 million Sales Tax on Personal Property and Construction Materials - at least a 50 percent reduction in taxes on personal property and construction materials purchased $9.7 million $97 million Building Permit Fees – at least a 50 percent reduction $0.9 million $9 million Infrastructure Fund – 20 percent of the Sales Tax on Personal Property and Construction Materials and Building Permit Fees paid will be applied to infrastructure and transportation-related improvements $1.9 million $19 million Employee Earnings Tax and Employer Payroll Tax Reduction - Rebate to Amazon of at least 50 percent of the 1 percent earnings tax paid by Amazon employees and 50 percent of the 1/2 percent payroll tax paid by Amazon for the first 15 years of operations,  and a gradual increase in such taxes over a stated time frame; the rebates shall be at least 75 percent for employees that meet stated “low-to-moderate” income or other specified  thresholds or requirements $57 million $570 million $115.2 million $1.152 billion SOURCE OF INCENTIVE/TYPE – CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI TOTAL RECURRING INCENTIVES FOR CITY OF ST. LOUIS 42    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Detail Regarding Other Free or Reduced Land Building Costs The City of St. Louis also proposes numerous one-time, nonrecurring incentives, similar to free land or reduced cost, to encourage Amazon to see immediate benefit in locating HQ2 in the proposed River Campus in the urban core. SOURCE OF ONE TIME INCENTIVES – CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI VALUE Provide Amazon Tower (the first building at 909 Chestnut) at a $20M purchase price, which is  dramatically lower than the cost of new construction $110 million Parking for Amazon Tower - City commits to provide at least 1,250 parking spaces within two blocks of the Amazon Tower within 24 months of being selected for HQ2, and to identify alternate parking arrangements along MetroLink routes prior to the availability of additional parking spaces Downtown $54 million Land Bank - the City and its land bank (Land Reutilization Authority or LRA) commit to making a large  number of parcels of land available on an affordable basis for housing development by developers identified and approved in a public/private partnership in a manner to be determined $15 million Total of non-recurring incentives $179 million GRAND TOTAL OF RECURRING AND ONE TIME INCENTIVES 50,000 JOBS AND 10M SQUARE FEET $1.331 billion In addition, the City of St. Louis proposes the following incentives to benefit Amazon; however, more information is needed to provide value to Amazon relative to the proposed River Campus. Corporate Tax Reduction - at least a 50 percent reduction for the first 15 years of operations and a gradual increase  over a stated timeframe. AmerenUE Economic Development Electricity Rate meet or exceed any competing rate offered Amazon down to Ameren’s incremental cost to serve. Description of the Incentive Offering from St. Louis County The proposed Amazon Welcome and Conference Center at St. Louis Lambert International Airport is located in St. Louis County. As a result, St. Louis County, MO has assembled an incentive package for the construction of a new, 365,000-square-foot combination hotel, office, and conference facility over the existing MetroLink mass transit track at the Southwest Terminal, at an estimated cost of $380 per square foot. SOURCE OF INCENTIVE/TYPE – ST. LOUIS COUNTY VALUE Real Property Tax Reduction – at least a 50 percent reduction for 15 years $49 million Personal Property Tax Reduction – at least a 50 percent reduction for the life of the property $1.7 million Sales Tax on Personal Property - 100 percent reduction in taxes on personal property purchased $1.2 million Sales Tax on Construction Materials - a 100 percent reduction in taxes on construction materials purchased $4.60 million GRAND TOTAL OF INCENTIVES FOR AMAZON WELCOME AND CONFERENCE CENTER $56.5 million RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    43 Description of the Incentive Offering from the State of Illinois & St. Clair County The following incentives are proposed by the State of Illinois and St. Clair County, IL. Please see additional detail on each of the programs listed below in the Addendum to this section along with a letter of support concerning this package from St. Clair County Board Chair, Mark Kern. All incentives are based on 50,000 jobs and 10 million square-feet. Various business development and incentive programs are available in the State of Illinois (and locally) based on the anticipated economic impact of an applicant. The programs listed below require administrative and/or local approval by the St. Clair County Board and/or East St. Louis City Council. SOURCE OF INCENTIVE/TYPE – STATE OF ILLINOIS & ST. CLAIR COUNTY BASED ON 50,000 JOBS 10 M SQUARE FEET High Impact Business Program (HIB)* - Companies that make a minimum investment of $12 million in project capital expenditures and create 500 or more full-time jobs in Illinois are eligible. Businesses qualify for an investment tax credit, building material sales tax exemption, and utility tax exemptions. $786 million Edge Redevelopment Zone* - Investment tax credit, .5 percent credit against state income tax for investment in qualified property $66 million Sales Tax Deduction - Exemption on Sales Tax on Building Materials $75 million Job Tax Credit - $500 per eligible employee hired $ in Edge Remediation Tax Credit - a tax credit equal to 25 percent of the eligible remediation costs Requires more information from Amazon Real Property Tax Reduction – at least a 50 percent reduction for 20 years for each building. $700 million GRAND TOTAL FOR 50,000 JOBS AND 10M SQUARE FEET $1.627 billion * HIB & River Edge incentives cannot be combined; it is one or the other. Please note that Illinois does not have any personal property tax. Initial Cost and Tax Structure The nonprofit Tax Foundation annually compares tax structures among states and assigns a ranking. In its 2017 report, the Tax Foundation found Missouri to be 15th overall in Business Tax Climate and Illinois to be 23rd overall. In comparison, the Tax Foundation ranked the state of Washington 17th overall. Importantly for Amazon, Missouri is ranked 5th in the nation in corporate income tax structure and 7th in property tax. Illinois compares nearly as favorably in 10th place. Washington State is in 6th place with respect to personal income tax structure. Missouri’s personal income tax ranking (28th) does not yet reflect the annual .1 percent phased reduction in personal income tax authorized by the Missouri legislature in 2015, which will be implemented beginning in 2018. 44    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Missouri’s corporate income tax rate is a flat 6.25 percent. However, Missouri permits onehalf of federal income tax payments to be deducted prior to computing Missouri taxable income, leading to an effective Missouri corporate income tax rate of 5.2 percent. Only income earned in Missouri is taxable in Missouri. To make this determination, Missouri affords two allocation options to the corporation – a three-factor test based on sales, payroll, and property, or a single-factor test based only on sales. Missouri has completely phased out its separate corporate franchise tax, effective with the 2016 tax year. Missouri’s personal income tax is $325 plus a flat six percent of federal adjusted gross income over $9,000. Beginning in 2018, Missouri will experience an annual percent reduction on personal income tax, down to 5.5 percent. In Illinois, the corporate income tax rate is 7.75 percent, consisting of a 5.25 percent state income tax and a 2.5 percent personal property tax replacement (lower if the corporation is organized as an S Corp, partnership or trust). As with Missouri, only income earned in Illinois is taxable in Illinois, and Illinois uses a singlefactor test based on in-state sales to make this determination. Illinois’ personal income tax is 3.75 percent of Illinois taxable income, which is federal taxable income with some state-specific modifications. Illinois retains a corporate franchise tax of .15 percent of paid-in capital, and thereafter, a .1 percent annual tax of paid-in capital, up to two million dollars. Real property tax on commercial and industrial parcels in the City of St. Louis is assessed on 32 percent of market value. The total tax applied is $9.9156 per $100 of assessed valuation. Personal property in the City of St. Louis is assessed on 33 1/3 percent of market value. The total tax applied is $8.2756 per $100 of assessed valuation. These taxes fund local public schools, our remarkable zoo and museum district, sheltered workshops for the disabled, community colleges, mental health programs, children’s services, and libraries, among other assets. In St. Clair County, Ill., real property tax on commercial and industrial parcels is assessed on 33 1/3 percent of market value. The total tax applied at the proposed HQ2 site is $17.0888 per $100 of assessed valuation. There is no personal property tax assessment in Illinois. Sales taxes in the City of St. Louis total 9.179 percent. Nearly half of the sales tax rate derives from the State of Missouri’s four percent sales tax on most goods. Also of note, within the overall sales tax rate, state and city voters have chosen to tax themselves to fund a number of important causes, such as: environmental conservation efforts (0.125 percent), state parks (0.1 percent), local parks (0.125 percent), regional parks (0.288 percent), public safety (0.5 percent), mass transit (1.0 percent), and more. The City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri impose a use tax of 8.513 percent on goods purchased out of state over an initial $1,000 exemption limit. There are a number of legislatively enacted sales and use tax exclusions and exemptions that may be applicable to much of what Amazon purchases. A typical large corporation in Missouri experiences a materially lower effective sales/use tax rate compared to the rates identified above. Sales taxes in St. Clair County, Ill. at the HQ2 site total 8.85 percent. Of that amount, 6.25 percent derives from the State of Illinois sales tax. Additional components of the sales tax come from county and municipal government (0.5 percent & 1.5 percent), the local transit agency (0.25 percent), and regional parks and flood prevention (0.10 percent & 0.25 percent). Illinois imposes a use tax of 6.25 percent on out-ofstate purchases. The City of St. Louis has a low corporate earnings tax, which largely will be rebated under our proposal, equivalent to one percent of net profits earned in the city, a business payroll expense tax equal to 0.5 percent of payroll attributed to work performed in the City, and a graduated business license tax of $37,500 for employers with 501 or more employees. The City of St. Louis also implements a personal earnings tax equivalent to one percent of earnings accrued in the City for all residents and workers. The payroll and earnings taxes also will be rebated in large part, and since they are deductible, result in a very low impact on an after-tax basis. Ongoing Cost of Doing Business in the St. Louis Region Labor Costs Moody’s Analytics ranks St. Louis as the eighth most cost-effective large U.S. city for businesses. The average tech talent across all classifications (wage for software development, programming, engineering, systems management, etc.), is $87,174, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Assuming 60 percent of the anticipated 50,000-person HQ2 labor force will work within a tech classification, and assuming a minimum savings of $13,000 per job in tech wages for locating in St. Louis, we anticipate Amazon would save over $390 million annually on salaries compared to Seattle. We believe this number is conservative and critical to the analysis of the St. Louis opportunity. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    45 Cost of Living In October, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released updated statistical information (2015 data) on the cost of living in St. Louis. The Fed indicated St Louis has the seventh-highest standard of living among the 53 largest U.S. metro areas. Forbes magazine recently reached a similar conclusion, ranking St. Louis #7 among the most affordable U.S. cities in 2017. Simply put, a dollar of personal income goes a long way in St. Louis. Nowhere is this more evident than housing, which is nearly 30 percent below the national average. Due to our competitive cost of living and our ability to offer employers a strong talent pool for recruiting, several corporate partners have moved Information Technology departments to the St. Louis region, including Boeing, Nestlé Purina, Square, and KPMG. Moreover, our ability to affordably source tech talent is among the strongest reasons offered by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) in its decision to retain over 3,100 jobs and expand its second headquarters in the City of St. Louis. Please see the Letter of Support from the NGA in section 4 regarding their working relationship with the City of St. Louis. With respect to nontechnical talent, the average wage in St. Louis is $48,584, fourth lowest among all large U.S. cities. In fact, Foreign Direct Investment magazine recently labeled St. Louis seventh of the top 10 “Large American Cities of the Future” for human resources and talent. The region’s competitive cost of living has resulted in St. Louis attracting approximately 50 percent more of the 2,000 fastest growing private firms in the U.S., as indicated by its proportionate share of the U.S. population. Moreover, several recent publications have identified St. Louis as a strong and growing Midwestern and national hub for new business creation and entrepreneurship, including the respected FiveThirtyEight.com which offers that “St. Louis is the New Startup Frontier.” Real Estate With respect to commercial real estate, a 2017Q2 snapshot of the current market by CBRE shows the average office rental rate per square foot is $18.66 among all classes in St. Louis. The proposed River Campus Class A space rents will be among the lowest rates of 46    HUSTLE    ST. LOUIS  all major North American cities. Amazon will find real estate acquisition costs in the St. Louis region are a fraction of the costs in other cities. Utilities Steam The proposed Amazon Tower has access to a highly efficient steam heating system. In addition, chilled water service can be provided for air-conditioning and other needs should demand be driven by Amazon and/or other customers in the urban core. The power plant providing steam into the district energy system is a natural gas-fired cogeneration plant from which steam and electricity are simultaneously generated. The electricity generated by the power plant is sold into the power grid at wholesale, and the resulting steam is distributed to buildings via the steam loop. This energy system is highly efficient and a sustainable way to heat and cool the buildings in the proposed River Campus. The combined steam heat and power plant can achieve energy efficiencies above 80 percent, which is far more efficient than a conventional poweronly plant where two-thirds of the energy content of its fuel is exhausted as heat into oceans, rivers, and/or the atmosphere. Electric AmerenUE provides electricity in the St. Louis region and offers electric utility rates 19 percent below the national average. Ameren Missouri has an Economic Development and Retention Rider enabling Ameren to meet or beat any competing energy rate. Please see the letter of support from Ameren at the end of this section. Ameren Missouri recently announced its intent to embark upon a substantial expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, particularly from wind and solar sources, which will drive a predictable, low-cost utility rate for years to come as these technologies continue to improve cost efficiency. In Illinois, electric customers may choose their energy supplier. Ameren Illinois has recently filed for a second consecutive rate decrease with Illinois regulators, and its average industrial rate is $0.453/kwh, falling well below the national $0.68/kwh average. Gas Spire is the natural gas provider for much of the proposed River Campus. Spire will assign Amazon a key account manager to assist with rates and efficiency standards. The account manager will identify energy opportunities for Amazon, including qualifying rebates for energy efficiency measures, and will ensure the Spire system is adequate to service Amazon’s HQ2. Spire offers to cost-share the installation of any natural gas infrastructure Amazon determines is necessary to build out its ideal site. Spire will provide Amazon a special price on its service, which will include discounts up to of 30 percent on Spire’s volumetric gas rates, declining over five years. Water The St. Louis area has access to abundant sources of clean, fresh water. The St. Louis City municipal system supplies the proposed River Campus. In St. Louis County, MissouriAmerican Water supplies any facilities Amazon may construct in or around St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Both systems are members of the Partnership for Safe Water, an alliance of six drinking-water organizations affiliated with the American Water Works Association. As a result, St. Louis area customer satisfaction ratings for water quality are among the highest in the US. Additional Potential Sources of Cost-Effective Utility Technologies Data Center Heat Exchange – Waste Heat Reclamation As Amazon already does in Seattle, the River Campus could use existing downtown data centers, built with the ability to reuse excess heat, to redirect and capture emissions from hot aisles for a variety of uses. These potentially could include: combustion air preheating; boiler feed water preheating; load preheating; power generation; and steam generation for use in space heating, water preheating, and transfer to liquid or gaseous process streams. Hydrokinetic Power – In-Stream River Turbines Since St. Louis is the confluence of three rivers, including one of the world’s major river systems – the Mississippi – it is the perfect location to harness the incredible power potential of water. The proposed River Campus could derive at least part of its electricity from river turbines, or run-of-river power, which produces electricity by diverting river flow through turbines that spin generators. The water is then returned downstream back to the river with no negative effects. The Mississippi has strong year-round water flow, and the potential for cost-effective and zero-carbon electricity production could be significant. Biomass Generation The Mississippi also can be a helpful source of energy because of what’s in the river. Scrap lumber, forest debris, crop debris, and waste residues can be captured and converted through a drying and burning process into a fuel source for a steam power plant. The proposed River Campus sites on the river are ideal locations for a biomass generation facility. Geothermal Geothermal heating and cooling, also referred to as green heat, geoexchange, geothermal heat pumps (GPSs), ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs), and water source heat pumps, are additional technologies that can be integrated into the River Campus. Geothermal technology can save more than 70 percent on heating and cooling bills. Greywater St. Louis adheres to the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code, which only allows for untreated greywater reuse for irrigation, but not for toilet flushing (rainwater can be used for flushing toilets). The proposed River Campus would be an opportunity to push for changes to code to allow for systems similar to Living Machine systems, which treat wastewater for toilet flushing, significantly reducing the water usage in buildings. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    47 This incentives package cannot represent the very best we can do because: ■ The offerings from the State of Missouri and the State of Illinois cannot favor one location over another within each state; and ■ We do not have enough detail about Amazon’s real plans to dig deep and investigate every applicable program. If given the opportunity to advance to the next level, the entire St. Louis regional team will challenge one another and state officials to leverage the competitiveness within our bistate partnership to develop the most competitive incentive plan designed specifically for HQ2. We look forward to that opportunity. 48    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Department of Economic Development RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQZ I 49 to Introduction letter from acting director rob dixon executive summary 50    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS letter from acting director rob dixon October 19, 2017 Ms. Holly Sullivan Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Ms. Sullivan: The State of Missouri is pleased to present these uniquely designed incentives to help welcome Amazon’s “HQ2” to our state. The incentives are structured to accomplish four main objectives: • Assist Amazon with capital costs associated with the location; • Build a lifelong partnership between Amazon and Missouri to transform America’s heartland together, starting with public infrastructure, educational opportunities, and strengthening Amazon’s new communities within the state; • Attract, train and retain top workforce talent; and • Provide creative solutions directed at Amazon’s worldwide business plan, including a means to bring offshore funds back home with minimal tax consequence. These incentives are designed as straightforward, annually derived benefits using simple calculations and no gimmicks. They are designed to bring Amazon the full value of each dollar. A dollar is a dollar in Missouri. Our incentives have no “gotcha” elements. Our proposal envisions a strong partnership between the State of Missouri and Amazon, by investing in Amazon’s success and presenting unique opportunities for the Company and State to collectively invest in the community’s success. We are appreciative of your corporate value and your desire to be an active member of the community in which you reside. There is a tremendous amount of value to be derived with Amazon in America’s heartland. And, that value extends both directions. The opportunity is truly transformative, and we would welcome the chance to make it happen together. As you study our beautiful state and this opportunity, we encourage you to think big. Let’s learn and be curious together – Missouri is one of the Midwest’s top states for innovation. You can always insist on – and count on - the highest standards in Missouri. Like you, we do more with less, and we invest wisely. The wise investment follows in this proposal. Missouri is ready to earn your trust, and you can count on us to deliver results. Welcome home, Amazon. Sincerely, Robert B. Dixon Director RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    51 executive summary In additional to local incentive proposals, the State of Missouri’s incentive proposal consists of up to $2.429 billion over a period of 10 years in support of locating Amazon’s HQ2 within Missouri. The package is made up of seven (7) distinct programs that support the four (4) objectives outlined. It is important that Missouri partner with Amazon to alleviate some of the capital costs that will be incurred as a result of HQ2’s location in our state. The Invest Missouri program accomplishes that by providing up to $1.36 billion in refundable tax credits. An additional opportunity exists to offset Amazon’s capital costs even more with the Reinvest Missouri program. Here, Missouri will add up to $151.5 million of additional refundable tax credits if Amazon chooses to locate its HQ2 facilities in a distressed area of the city. It is equally important that Missouri partner with Amazon to ensure a consistent, qualified workforce to ensure Amazon’s success. Missouri offers three (3) programs to indicate our dedication to a high quality talent pool that meets Amazon’s standards of excellence. The programs address Missouri’s current outstanding talent, new Missouri talent, and future Missouri talent. • First, the Missouri Miles4° (miles for degrees) program creates an opportunity to secure workforce assistance from the state by investing in rural broadband. Under this unique partnership, Missouri will provide up to $100 million in refundable tax credits directed at flexible training assistance for Amazon employees, paired with Amazon’s investments in rural broadband infrastructure across the State. The Missouri Miles4° program will not only allow Amazon training assistance now, but will also create an investment in skilled Missourians to meet the company’s demands in the future. • Second, the Missouri Talent program will provide up to $125 million in the form of individual income tax deductions for new Amazon employees who relocate to the State to join the company. This attraction tool lowers talented employees’ state tax liability and ensures a steady stream of qualified employees as Amazon ramps up employment of its Missouri HQ2 development. • Third, the Next Generation Missouri program focuses its efforts on our most important asset – our children. The Next Generation Missouri program will provide Amazon up to $100 million in refundable contribution tax credits in return for Amazon’s investments in STEM-focused educational programs for Missouri’s youth. In the spirit of collective success, the Missouri Mutual Partners program provides Amazon an incentive of up to $400 million for deposit into a fund, operated by a public board consisting of 2 Amazon appointees, 1 gubernatorial appointee, the director of the Department of Economic Development, and a local government appointee. Half of the $400 million will be available for direct investment in Amazon securities. The other half will be available for local infrastructure projects as determined by the board, including expansion of public transit, development of research, education and related “centers of excellence”, and other projects that continue to create mutual opportunities for success. To further enhance Missouri’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, both portions of the board’s fund could be used to support investments in qualified Missouri startups. Lastly, to show our desire to impact Amazon’s global business operations, the Missouri Headquarters program will provide up to $200 million in refundable tax credits to offset the tax costs of bringing offshore funds home and investing them in Missouri. The program details, including benefit calculations, are provided herein. 52    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS to Invest Missouri program summary sheet benefit calculation RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    53 invest missouri program purpose program limits Invest Missouri is designed to attract new business to the state by helping offset the capital costs associated with a new location. The program agreements provide a maximum period in which the jobs may be created. The new jobs assume an annual baseline to ensure job growth. No penalty incurs for attrition, as benefits will reflect any job loss. The maximum cumulative cap under the program is $1.36B. eligible applicants Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. eligibility criteria • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. program benefits The benefits are performance based, derived as a percentage of annual payroll, and paid to the company annually in the form of refundable tax credits. For each new job created in the state, five (5) years of benefits will apply. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 1 will earn 2.20% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 2 will earn 2.70% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 3 will earn 3.20% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 4 will earn 3.70% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 5 will earn 4.20% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 6 will earn 4.70% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 7 will earn 5.20% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 8 will earn 5.70% of payroll each year for 5 years. New jobs and related payroll created in Year 9 will earn 6.20% of payroll each year for 5 years. 54    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS credit attributes (type, value) The benefit is derived in the form of a refundable, sellable and transferable tax credit which may be applied to State income tax. approval procedure Benefits are considered authorized at the time of the announcement of the company’s location in Missouri. Benefits may start accruing at the execution of the program agreement. reporting Annual job creation reports and payroll are provided by the Company to the Department of Economic Development for benefit calculation. status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation could contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    55 Average Wage - all NOIs New Jobs - NOI#1 New PR - NOI#1 Tax Credit - NOI#1 Total Benefits - NOI#1 New Jobs - NOI#2 New PR - NOI#2 Tax Credit - NOI#2 Total Benefits - NOI#2 New Jobs - NOI#3 New PR - NOI#3 Tax Credit - NOI#3 Total Benefits - NOI#3 New Jobs - NOI#4 New PR - NOI#4 Tax Credit - NOI#4 Total Benefits - NOI#4 New Jobs - NOI#5 New PR - NOI#5 Tax Credit - NOI#5 Total Benefits - NOI#5 New Jobs - NOI#6 New PR - NOI#6 Tax Credit - NOI#6 Total Benefits - NOI#6 New Jobs - NOI#7 New PR - NOI#7 Tax Credit - NOI#7 Total Benefits - NOI#7 New Jobs - NOI#8 New PR - NOI#8 Tax Credit - NOI#8 Total Benefits - NOI#8 New Jobs - NOI#9 New PR - NOI#9 Tax Credit - NOI#9 Total Benefits - NOI#9 Total Project -Tax Credit 6.20% 5.70% 5.20% 4.70% 4.20% 3.70% 3.20% 2.70% 2.20% % Benefit $5,500,000 $21,622,378 $41,750,871 $66,202,647 $95,313,038 $123,060,421 $143,880,914 $165,839,882 $176,122,982 $59,329,080 $201,521,838 $57,601,049 $956,920,653 $59,329,080 $929,049,178 $57,601,049 $42,674,695 7334 $41,431,742 $42,674,695 $748,678,853 5738 $38,931,300 $38,931,300 $748,678,853 5,738 $35,187,906 $35,187,906 $748,678,853 5,738 $130,477 Year 10 7334 $40,224,993 $726,872,673 $41,431,742 $705,701,624 $40,224,993 $37,797,379 5738 $36,696,484 $37,797,379 $726,872,673 5,738 $34,163,016 $34,163,016 $726,872,673 5,738 $30,528,652 $30,528,652 $726,872,673 5,738 $126,677 Year 9 5738 $35,627,655 $705,701,624 $36,696,484 $35,627,655 $685,147,208 $33,167,976 5,738 $32,201,919 $33,167,976 $705,701,624 5,738 $29,639,468 $29,639,468 $705,701,624 5,738 $26,110,960 $26,110,960 $705,701,624 5,738 $122,987 Year 8 5,738 $31,263,999 $685,147,208 $32,201,919 $665,191,464 $31,263,999 $28,776,183 5,738 $27,938,041 $28,776,183 $685,147,208 5,738 $25,350,447 $25,350,447 $685,147,208 5,738 $21,924,711 $21,924,711 $685,147,208 5,738 $119,405 Year 7 5,738 $27,124,312 $665,191,464 $27,938,041 $645,816,955 $27,124,312 $24,612,084 5,738 $23,895,227 $24,612,084 $665,191,464 5,738 $21,286,127 $21,286,127 $665,191,464 5,738 $17,960,170 $17,960,170 $665,191,464 5,738 $115,927 Year 6 5,738 $23,199,250 $645,816,955 $23,895,227 $627,006,753 $23,199,250 $20,666,143 5,738 $20,064,216 $20,666,143 $645,816,955 5,738 $17,437,058 $17,437,058 $645,816,955 5,738 $6,190,298 $6,190,298 $281,377,203 2,500 $112,551 Year 5 5,738 $19,479,821 $627,006,753 $20,064,216 $608,744,420 $19,479,821 $16,929,182 5,738 $16,436,099 $16,929,182 $627,006,753 5,738 $6,009,999 $6,009,999 $273,181,750 2,500 $109,273 Year 4 Total Capital Investment 5,738 $15,957,378 $608,744,420 $591,014,000 $16,436,099 5,738 5,738 $15,957,378 $5,834,950 $5,665,000 $5,834,950 $265,225,000 2,500 $5,500,000 $257,500,000 $250,000,000 $5,665,000 2,500 2,500 $106,090 Year 3 $5,500,000 $103,000 Year 2 $100,000 Year 1 Total new Jobs Total NOIs to submit Benefit Year 1 (as listed on chart) is assumptions Average Annual Starting Wage Statewide Average Wage $46,564 benefit calculation: $145,163,128 $61,108,953 $61,108,953 $985,628,273 7334 $43,954,935 $43,954,935 $771,139,218 5738 $40,099,239 $40,099,239 $771,139,218 5,738 $134,392 Year 11 $108,215,805 $62,942,221 $62,942,221 $1,015,197,121 7334 $45,273,584 $45,273,584 $794,273,395 5738 $138,423 Year 12 $64,830,488 $64,830,488 $64,830,488 $1,045,653,034 7334 $142,576 Year13 $1,359,024,390 $305,811,792 $213,559,948 $189,152,058 $165,984,816 $144,006,657 $123,167,968 $103,421,018 $84,719,887 $29,200,247 Total $5,000,000,000 50,000 9 State FY 2020 $100,000 invest missouri REINVEST MISSOURI Wm reinvest missouri program purpose credit attributes (type, value) Reinvest Missouri is designed to incentivize new businesses in the State to develop or renovate facilities in specific distressed areas of the community. The program is an additional incentive applied to companies awarded Invest Missouri funds. The benefit is derived in the form of a refundable, sellable and transferable tax credit which may be applied to State income tax. eligible applicants Benefits are considered authorized at the time of the announcement of the company’s location in Missouri. Benefits may start accruing at the execution of the program agreement and confirmation of the location of the facilities inside the defined distressed areas. Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. eligibility criteria • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. program benefits The benefits are performance based, derived as a percentage of annual payroll, and paid to the company annually in the form of refundable tax credits. For each new job created in the State at a facility which is located inside a defined distressed area, the company may receive an additional 0.5% of payroll for each year for five (5) years. approval procedure reporting Annual job creation reports, annual payroll, and facility location are provided by the Company to the Department of Economic Development for benefit calculation. status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation could contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. Total payroll for new employees located at facilities in distressed areas x 0.5% x 5 years. program limits The program agreements provide a maximum period in which the jobs may be created. The new jobs assume an annual baseline to ensure job growth. No penalty incurs for attrition, as benefits will reflect any job loss. The maximum cumulative cap under the program is $151.5M. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    57 58    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Average Wage - all NOIs New Jobs - NOI#1 New PR - NOI#1 Tax Credit - NOI#1 Total Benefits - NOI#1 New Jobs - NOI#2 New PR - NOI#2 Tax Credit - NOI#2 Total Benefits - NOI#2 New Jobs - NOI#3 New PR - NOI#3 Tax Credit - NOI#3 Total Benefits - NOI#3 New Jobs - NOI#4 New PR - NOI#4 Tax Credit - NOI#4 Total Benefits - NOI#4 New Jobs - NOI#5 New PR - NOI#5 Tax Credit - NOI#5 Total Benefits - NOI#5 New Jobs - NOI#6 New PR - NOI#6 Tax Credit - NOI#6 Total Benefits - NOI#6 New Jobs - NOI#7 New PR - NOI#7 Tax Credit - NOI#7 Total Benefits - NOI#7 New Jobs - NOI#8 New PR - NOI#8 Tax Credit - NOI#8 Total Benefits - NOI#8 New Jobs - NOI#9 New PR - NOI#9 Tax Credit - NOI#9 Total Benefits - NOI#9 Total Project -Tax Credit 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% % Benefit Year 1 Year 2 $1,250,000 $4,242,570 $7,413,569 $10,771,010 $14,323,225 $16,629,787 $17,128,680 $17,642,541 $16,014,786 $4,784,603 $19,182,699 $4,645,246 $956,920,653 $929,049,178 $4,784,603 7334 7334 $4,645,246 $3,743,394 $3,634,363 $748,678,853 $3,743,394 $3,528,508 $726,872,673 $3,634,363 $705,701,624 5738 $3,743,394 $3,743,394 $748,678,853 5,738 $3,743,394 $3,743,394 $748,678,853 5,738 $130,477 Year 10 $3,528,508 $3,634,363 5738 5738 $3,634,363 $726,872,673 5,738 $3,634,363 $3,634,363 $726,872,673 5,738 $3,634,363 $3,634,363 $726,872,673 5,738 $126,677 Year 9 $3,528,508 $3,425,736 $705,701,624 $3,528,508 $685,147,208 $3,425,736 $3,528,508 5,738 $3,425,736 $3,528,508 $705,701,624 5,738 $3,528,508 $3,528,508 $705,701,624 5,738 $3,528,508 $3,528,508 $705,701,624 5,738 $122,987 Year 8 5,738 $3,325,957 $685,147,208 $3,425,736 $665,191,464 $3,325,957 $3,425,736 5,738 $3,325,957 $3,425,736 $685,147,208 5,738 $3,425,736 $3,425,736 $685,147,208 5,738 $3,425,736 $3,425,736 $685,147,208 5,738 $119,405 Year 7 5,738 $3,229,085 $665,191,464 $3,325,957 $645,816,955 $3,229,085 $3,325,957 5,738 $3,229,085 $3,325,957 $665,191,464 5,738 $3,325,957 $3,325,957 $665,191,464 5,738 $3,325,957 $3,325,957 $665,191,464 5,738 $115,927 Year 6 5,738 $3,135,034 $645,816,955 $3,229,085 $627,006,753 $3,135,034 $3,229,085 5,738 $3,135,034 $3,229,085 $645,816,955 5,738 $3,229,085 $3,229,085 $645,816,955 5,738 $1,406,886 $1,406,886 $281,377,203 2,500 $112,551 Year 5 5,738 $3,043,722 $627,006,753 $3,135,034 $608,744,420 $3,043,722 $3,135,034 5,738 $3,043,722 $3,135,034 $627,006,753 5,738 $1,365,909 $1,365,909 $273,181,750 2,500 $109,273 Year 4 Total Capital Investment 5,738 $2,955,070 $608,744,420 $3,043,722 $591,014,000 $2,955,070 $1,326,125 5,738 $1,287,500 $1,326,125 $265,225,000 2,500 $106,090 5,738 $1,250,000 $257,500,000 $250,000,000 $1,287,500 2,500 2,500 $1,250,000 $103,000 $100,000 Year 3 Total new Jobs Total NOIs to submit Benefit Year 1 (as listed on chart) is assumptions Average Annual Starting Wage Statewide Average Wage $46,564 benefit calculation: $12,639,534 $4,928,141 $4,928,141 $985,628,273 7334 $3,855,696 $3,855,696 $771,139,218 5738 $3,855,696 $3,855,696 $771,139,218 5,738 $134,392 Year 11 $9,047,353 $5,075,986 $5,075,986 $1,015,197,121 7334 $3,971,367 $3,971,367 $794,273,395 5738 $138,423 Year 12 $5,228,265 $5,228,265 $5,228,265 $1,045,653,034 7334 $142,576 Year13 $151,514,018 $24,662,241 $18,733,329 $18,187,698 $17,657,959 $17,143,650 $16,644,320 $16,159,534 $15,688,868 $6,636,420 Total $5,000,000,000 50,000 9 State FY 2020 $100,000 reinvest missouri to Missouri MILES4° program summary sheet benefit calculation RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    59 missouri miles4° program purpose program limits Missouri Miles4° is designed to provide flexible workforce training benefits to eligible companies and connect Missourians in rural parts of the State to educational resources and training opportunities through enhanced broadband infrastructure. The maximum cumulative cap under the program is $100 million of refundable tax credits. eligible applicants Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. The benefit is derived in the form of a refundable, sellable and transferable tax credit which may be applied to the eligible company’s State income tax. The credits must be used for the company’s workforce training programs. eligibility criteria approval procedure • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. Eligible companies must propose potential rural broadband contribution recipients to the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Agriculture. Following the Departments’ approval of the rural broadband project, the eligible company shall submit evidence of its contribution (including its value) to the Department of Economic Development. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. • Companies shall be eligible to receive refundable tax credits equal to 40% of their contributions (monetary or property) to qualified rural broadband projects. program benefits Refundable tax credits to be used for the company’s workforce training programs. 60    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS credit attributes (type, value) reporting Contribution recipients must provide documentation to the Department of Economic Development evidencing how contributed funds were used. status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation would contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. missouri miles4° Amount of Investment in rural broadband Benefit amount 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total $12,500,000 $28,690,000 $28,690,000 $28,690,000 $28,690,000 $28,690,000 $28,690,000 $28,690,000 $36,670,000 $250,000,000 $5,000,000 $11,476,000 $11,476,000 $11,476,000 $11,476,000 $11,476,000 $11,476,000 $11,476,000 $14,668,000 $100,000,000 Benefit amount equal to 40% of amount of contributions to rural broadband. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    61 MISSOURI TALENT Wm ma?tcaialaim missouri talent program purpose attributes (type, value) Missouri Talent is designed to attract out-of-state workforce talent to relocate to Missouri by offering an individual tax deduction to eligible new employees of eligible companies. • The benefit is derived in the form of an individual, nonrefundable, non-sellable and non-transferable tax deduction, which may be applied to an eligible new employee’s State income tax. eligible applicants • Eligible new employees must use the deduction within 2 years of receiving it. Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. eligibility criteria • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. • Eligible new employees must (A) relocate to Missouri from another state, (B) establish domicile in Missouri for at least three (3) consecutive years, and (C) remain employed at the eligible company for at least three (3) consecutive years. program benefits approval procedure Benefits are considered authorized at the time of the announcement of the company’s location in Missouri. Eligible employees can claim the deduction on their individual tax returns. reporting The eligible company shall send a certified list of eligible new employees to the Missouri Department of Revenue annually for the duration of the benefit period. status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation could contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. Each eligible new employee shall receive a tax deduction of up to $5,000. The eligible company may allocate the deduction amount among its eligible new employees as it sees fit, provided that no employee may receive more than one deduction. program limits The benefit is available to a maximum of 25,000 new employees, with a total cumulative benefit cap of $125M, subject to an annual limit of $13.9M. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    63 missouri talent Jobs Amount up to $5,000/job 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total 2,500 5,738 5,738 5,738 5,738 5,738 5,738 5,738 7,334 50,000 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $13,888,888 $125,000,000 As an incentive to recruit out-of-state talent, the State of Missouri will allow a tax deduction of up to $5,000/job for the eligible new jobs up to a maximum of $13,888,888 each year. The tax deduction must be used by those employees selected by the Company within 2 years of the date of hire. 64    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS NEXT GENERATION MISSOURI Wm next generation missouri program purpose credit attributes (type, value) Next Generation Missouri is designed to encourage investment in Missouri’s future workforce through STEM-focused educational programs for Missouri’s youth. The benefit is derived in the form of a refundable, sellable and transferable tax credit which may be applied to the eligible company’s State income tax. eligible applicants approval procedure Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. Eligible companies must propose potential STEM projects in partnership with an approved education partner (e.g. local schools, non-profit organizations focused on educational programs) to the Department of Economic Development. Following the Department’s approval of the STEM project, the eligible company shall submit evidence of its contribution (including its value) to the Department of Economic Development. eligibility criteria • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. • Companies shall be eligible to receive refundable tax credits equal to 30% of their contributions (monetary or property) to qualified STEM projects. program benefits Refundable tax credits. program limits The maximum cumulative cap under the program is $100 million of refundable tax credits. 66    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS reporting Contribution recipients must provide documentation to the Department of Economic Development evidencing how contributed funds were used. status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation could contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. to Missouri Mutual Partners program summary sheet benefit calculation RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    67 missouri mutual partners program purpose program limits Missouri Mutual Partners is a body corporate that may administer up to $400 million in funding over 10 years to invest in critical infrastructure, education, and other public needs that may indirectly benefit a qualified applicant company. In addition, up to 50% of the funds may be held in marketable securities of the applicant company. The fund may also invest any amount in qualified startup companies associated with the Missouri Technology Corporation. The maximum cumulative funding cap under the program is $400 million of refundable tax credits. There is no limit to the overall size of the fund itself. eligible applicants Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. eligibility criteria • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. program benefits The program allows for the creation and incorporation of a body corporate that is headed by two members of the qualified company and three governmental members (one local appointee, one gubernatorial appointee, and the Director of Economic Development) (the “MMP board”). Annual tax credits in the amount of 1.3% of the total employee payroll in the state are distributed to the MMP board. These credits may be sold or transferred for valuable consideration. Up to 50% of the MMP board’s total funds may be held (in the name of the board in the form of marketable securities of the applicant. However, any purchase or sale of securities must be authorized by the company’s members of the board. The MMP board may authorize the infrastructure, educational, and other qualified projects payable from the fund. In addition, the MMP board may accept local and private contributions to use for the same purposes. 68    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS credit attributes (type, value) The benefit is derived in the form of a refundable, sellable and transferable tax credit which may be applied to the State income tax. approval procedure Benefits are considered authorized upon the eligible company’s announcement and creation of new jobs within Missouri. reporting The MMP board must provide an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly showing its current holdings and how its funds were used. status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation could contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    69 Average Wage - all NOIs New Jobs - NOI#1 New PR - NOI#1 Tax Credit - NOI#1 Total Benefits - NOI#1 New Jobs - NOI#2 New PR - NOI#2 Tax Credit - NOI#2 Total Benefits - NOI#2 New Jobs - NOI#3 New PR - NOI#3 Tax Credit - NOI#3 Total Benefits - NOI#3 New Jobs - NOI#4 New PR - NOI#4 Tax Credit - NOI#4 Total Benefits - NOI#4 New Jobs - NOI#5 New PR - NOI#5 Tax Credit - NOI#5 Total Benefits - NOI#5 New Jobs - NOI#6 New PR - NOI#6 Tax Credit - NOI#6 Total Benefits - NOI#6 New Jobs - NOI#7 New PR - NOI#7 Tax Credit - NOI#7 Total Benefits - NOI#7 New Jobs - NOI#8 New PR - NOI#8 Tax Credit - NOI#8 Total Benefits - NOI#8 New Jobs - NOI#9 New PR - NOI#9 Tax Credit - NOI#9 Total Benefits - NOI#9 Total Project -Tax Credit 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% 1.30% % Benefit $3,250,000 $11,030,682 $19,275,280 $28,004,626 $37,240,385 $43,237,445 $44,534,569 $45,870,606 $41,638,444 $12,439,968 $49,875,018 $12,077,639 $956,920,653 $12,439,968 $929,049,178 $12,077,639 7334 $9,732,825 $9,732,825 $748,678,853 5738 $9,732,825 $9,732,825 $748,678,853 5,738 $9,732,825 $9,732,825 $748,678,853 5,738 $130,477 Year 10 7334 $9,449,345 $9,174,121 $726,872,673 $9,449,345 $705,701,624 $9,174,121 $9,449,345 5738 $9,174,121 $9,449,345 $726,872,673 5,738 $9,449,345 $9,449,345 $726,872,673 5,738 $9,449,345 $9,449,345 $726,872,673 5,738 $126,677 Year 9 5738 $8,906,914 $705,701,624 $9,174,121 $685,147,208 $8,906,914 $9,174,121 5,738 $8,906,914 $9,174,121 $705,701,624 5,738 $9,174,121 $9,174,121 $705,701,624 5,738 $9,174,121 $9,174,121 $705,701,624 5,738 $122,987 Year 8 5,738 $8,647,489 $685,147,208 $8,906,914 $665,191,464 $8,647,489 $8,906,914 5,738 $8,647,489 $8,906,914 $685,147,208 5,738 $8,906,914 $8,906,914 $685,147,208 5,738 $8,906,914 $8,906,914 $685,147,208 5,738 $119,405 Year 7 5,738 $8,395,620 $665,191,464 $8,647,489 $645,816,955 $8,395,620 $8,647,489 5,738 $8,395,620 $8,647,489 $665,191,464 5,738 $8,647,489 $8,647,489 $665,191,464 5,738 $8,647,489 $8,647,489 $665,191,464 5,738 $115,927 Year 6 5,738 $8,151,088 $645,816,955 $8,395,620 $627,006,753 $8,151,088 $8,395,620 5,738 $8,151,088 $8,395,620 $645,816,955 5,738 $8,395,620 $8,395,620 $645,816,955 5,738 $3,657,904 $3,657,904 $281,377,203 2,500 $112,551 Year 5 5,738 $7,913,677 $627,006,753 $8,151,088 $608,744,420 $7,913,677 $8,151,088 5,738 $7,913,677 $8,151,088 $627,006,753 5,738 $3,551,363 $3,551,363 $273,181,750 2,500 $109,273 Year 4 Total Capital Investment 5,738 $7,683,182 $608,744,420 $591,014,000 $7,913,677 5,738 $7,683,182 $3,447,925 $3,347,500 5,738 $3,447,925 $265,225,000 2,500 $3,250,000 $257,500,000 $250,000,000 $3,347,500 2,500 2,500 $106,090 Year 3 $3,250,000 $103,000 Year 2 $100,000 Year 1 Total new Jobs Total NOIs to submit Benefit Year 1 (as listed on chart) is assumptions Average Annual Starting Wage Statewide Average Wage $46,564 benefit calculation: $32,862,787 $12,813,168 $12,813,168 $985,628,273 7334 $10,024,810 $10,024,810 $771,139,218 5738 $10,024,810 $10,024,810 $771,139,218 5,738 $134,392 Year 11 $23,523,117 $13,197,563 $13,197,563 $1,015,197,121 7334 $10,325,554 $10,325,554 $794,273,395 5738 $138,423 Year 12 $13,593,489 $13,593,489 $13,593,489 $1,045,653,034 7334 $142,576 Year13 $393,936,448 $64,121,827 $48,706,655 $47,288,014 $45,910,694 $44,573,489 $43,275,232 $42,014,788 $40,791,057 $17,254,691 Total $5,000,000,000 50,000 9 State FY 2020 $100,000 missouri mutual partners MISSOURI HEADQUARTERS Wm missouri headquarters program purpose program limits The Missouri Headquarters program is designed to offset up to $200 million in incidental costs and tax consequences associated with the repatriation of offshore capital to be utilized in the construction of a qualified applicant’s headquarters or expenditures for personal and real property. The maximum cumulative cap under the program is $200 million of refundable tax credits, with an annual limit of $50 million. Eligible costs from one year may be carried forward and claimed within 4 years. eligible applicants credit attributes (type, value) Businesses proposing 50,000 new jobs in Missouri and investing $5 billion in facility construction, renovation and equipment purchase. The benefit is derived in the form of a refundable, sellable and transferable tax credit which may be applied to the eligible company’s State income tax. eligibility criteria approval procedure • Established, successful businesses with a dynamic track record that will provide transformative value to the State and which share the same values of thinking big, lifelong learning and curiosity, highest standards, frugality, trustworthiness and getting results. Benefits are considered authorized at the time of the announcement of the company’s location in Missouri. • Companies must receive and accept a written proposal from the State of Missouri. To receive the benefits, the qualified applicant must provide the Department of Revenue with evidence of tax payment associated with the repatriation of foreign capital and demonstrate that the capital is held by a state-chartered institution. program benefits The program allows for a rebate in the form of refundable tax credits for capital that is repatriated to Missouri for the purposes of establishing or expanding the headquarters of a qualified applicant. Other incidental costs attributable to the access of capital for use in headquarters construction may qualify under the program, including debt service for loans that are collateralized by foreign capital. reporting status regarding legislation The Missouri General Assembly is expected to consider and approve this benefit via special legislation in January 2018. Such legislation could contain an emergency clause that would authorize the benefit immediately upon the eligible company meeting the program’s eligibility criteria. The amount of tax credits is equal to cost incurred or tax paid attributable to the repatriated capital investment. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    71 missouri headquarters 2020 2021 2022 2023 Amount of Overseas Funds Deposited and Expended in MO Estimated Amount of Tax Credit to Offset Other State Tax Liability Maximum/Year Benefit $1,000,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 Total 72    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS $200,000,000 Real Property Tax Reduction Personal Property Tax Reduction Local Sales Tax Reduction on Personal Property and Construction Materials Calculation of the Incentive Amount St. Louis City: $478 million St. Louis County: $40.23 million Program Benefits At least a 50% reduction in real property taxes for the first 15 years for each building or location brought on line and occupied. At least a 50% reduction in personal property taxes for the life of the assets purchased for and used in the operation of the Project. At least a 50% reduction in local sales taxes on personal property and construction materials purchased for the operation of the Project 50% reduction in - Real Property Taxes - Personal Property Taxes - Local Sales Taxes Description of Incentives Program Options and Processes In Missouri there are multiple approaches that can be used to achieve the reduction in real property taxes for buildings and personal property and to achieve a reduction in sales taxes on the purchase of construction materials and personal property. We would recommend utilization of Chapter 100 RSMo to achieve a reduction in construction and operating costs or to utilize a tax increment financing approach should you wish to monetize some of these benefits earlier than on a year-by-year basis. 1. Tax Abatement - Real property tax reduction can be achieved with traditional real property tax abatement under Chapter 99 RSMo, which is designed to incentivize the “relief of blight”. The Saint Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership will prepare the necessary Redevelopment Plans, Redevelopment Agreements, approving resolutions and ordinances and publish the necessary notices in order to achieve the proposed abatement. The approving bodies involved in the City are SLDC’s subordinate agency, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis (LCRA), and the City of St. Louis through its Board of Aldermen and Mayor, and the St. Louis County Council for St. Louis County approvals. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    73 2. Chapter 100 RSMo - An alternate method for real property tax abatement is to utilize Chapter 100 RSMo. The benefit of using this approach is that it can also be a method to achieve personal property tax abatement and a reduction in sales taxes for construction materials and personal property. Under Chapter 100, the ownership of the real property and/or personal property is transferred to a governmental entity (City or other entity as appropriate) which result in the assets being exempted from taxation and then leased back to the Company. That tax exempt status extends to: a. annual real property tax; and b. annual personal property tax. That tax exempt status also extends to: a. state and local sales tax on the purchase of construction materials; and Tax Exempt Status b. with the approval of the State, the state and local sales tax on the acquisition of personal property. The City and/or County uses its own tax exempt status to provide a lower cost benefit for the capital investment in certain materials and equipment and a lower cost of real and personal property for an established period of time. The level of “reduction” or “abatement” is negotiated, and it is proposed that the Company will agree to pay either a percentage of the real and personal property taxes that would otherwise be due, or agree pay based on a schedule of fixed payments for an established period of time. It is also proposed that the Company agrees to pay an agreed upon percentage of the sales tax that otherwise would be due. Eligible companies include: manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office, research and development, agricultural processing and services in interstate commerce. Services in interstate commerce are defined with a very narrow definition. Retail and services in intrastate commerce are not eligible. SLDC and or the Economic Development Partnership will cause the preparation of the necessary approving resolutions and ordinances and publish the necessary notices in order to achieve the Chapter 100 on a cost-effective basis. The approving body involved is City of St. Louis through its Board of Aldermen and Mayor for Cityrelated development, and the St. Louis County Council and County Executive for County-related development. 74    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 3. Tax Increment Financing – Another method to achieve abatement of real property taxes and to monetize those benefits soon after completion of construction is to utilize tax increment financing (TIF). TIF permits the use of a portion of local real property taxes to assist funding the redevelopment of certain designated areas which are blighted. TIF may be used to pay (or reimburse) certain costs incurred with a redevelopment project. Such costs may include, but are not limited to: • Professional services such as studies, surveys, plans, financial management, legal counsel, • Land acquisition and demolition of structures, • Rehabilitating, repairing existing buildings on site, • Building necessary new infrastructure in the project area such as streets, sewers, parking, lighting, Tax Increment Financing • Relocation of resident and business occupants located in the project area, and other expenses. The idea behind TIF is the assumption that the real property will increase in the designated area after redevelopment, and a portion of the increase of these taxes collected in the future for a period of time may be allocated by the City or County to help pay the certain project costs, partially listed above. SLDC and/or the Economic Development Partnership will cause the preparation of the necessary approving resolutions and ordinances and publish the necessary notices in order to achieve the TIF on a cost-effective basis. The approving bodies involved are the TIF Commission and the City of St. Louis through its Board of Aldermen and Mayor for City-related development and St. Louis County Council and County Executive for County-related development. 4. Multiple Tools – in order to best achieve the Company’s goals, it may be necessary to layer the above-listed tools, which would allow the Company to monetize the partial real property abatement through TIF and achieve the other benefits through Chapter 100. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    75 Timing of Incentive Payment/Realization Real property tax reduction/abatement can be realized on a year-by-year basis, however, if a tax increment financing (TIF) approach is utilized, the benefits may be monetized soon after completion of construction or renovation Personal property tax reduction/abatement is realized on a year-by-year basis Sales tax reduction is achieved at the time of purchase Approval Procedure and Schedule See above and Section 3 of this proposal for additional detail. Eligibility Criteria Core values are fundamental to the identity of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. As a result of our values, the local governments support inclusion programs and promoting opportunities for employment of its citizens. The City’s incentive programs support these core values by requiring that all developers and businesses and their contractors and subcontractors comply with the Mayor’s Executive Order and City Ordinances regarding utilization of minority- and women-owned businesses. In addition, such entities must support the City’s Living Wage Ordinance, list open jobs through the St. Louis Agency on Employment, and utilize St. Louis residents to promote the overall goals of the City. St. Louis County includes similar contractor and workforce participation goals in its development agreements as well. Status Regarding Legislation Only standard legislation is required. Value of Incentives and Specified Benefit Time Period Real property tax reduction/abatement can be realized on a year-by-year basis for its fifteen year duration. However, if a tax increment financing (TIF) approach is utilized, the benefits may be monetized soon after completion of construction or renovation and occupancy and recovered as a Net Present Value of the benefit, adjusted by costs of monetization and reduced by a coverage ratio depending on type of incentive and risk of Amazon’s performance. Personal property tax reduction/abatement is realized on a year-by-year basis over the life of the asset. Sales tax reduction is achieved at the time of purchase. 76    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Reduction of Local Building Permit Fees Calculation of Incentive Amount $9.7 million Program Benefits At least a 50% reduction in local building permit fees Description Building Permit Fees are based upon the Total Construction Cost of a project. For purposes of determining a fee, Total Construction Costs shall include all costs for normal site preparation including grading, excavation, and backfill, structural work, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing work, mechanical work, electrical work, engineering and architectural fees. Current Building Permit Fees are as follows: Building Permit Fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of Construction Cost. Lead Remediation Fund Fee (LRF) is $2.00 per $1,000.00 of Construction Cost. Special Demolition Fund Fee (SDF) is also $2.00 per $1,000.00 of Construction Cost. For a $100,000,000.00 Project, the fees would be as follows: Building Permit Fee $ 600,000.00 LRF Fee $ 200,000.00 SDF Fee $ 200,000.00 Total Fee $1,000,000.00 Timing of Incentive Payments/Realization Building Permit Fee reduction is achieved at the time of the issuance of the various building permits Approval Procedure and Schedule See Section 3 of this proposal for additional detail. It is contemplated that this incentive will be agreed to and approved within the development agreements establishing the use of various tax abatements and sales tax exemptions as described above. Eligibility Criteria The requirements listed for real and personal property tax abatement and sales tax exemptions apply to all incentives offered by the City of St. Louis. Status Regarding Legislation Only standard legislation is required. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    77 Reduction of Corporate Earnings Tax Reduction of Employee Earnings Tax Reduction of Employer Payroll Tax Calculation of Incentive Amount More than $570 million Program Benefits At least a 50% reduction in city corporate earnings and employer payroll taxes for the first 15 years of operations, and a gradual return to the full rate over a stated time frame. *Please note the value of the corporate earnings tax reduction is not included in the $570 million figured quoted above nor is it included in the overall value of the incentives packages as additional detail is needed from Amazon to provide an estimated value of the offer. A rebate to Amazon of at least 50% of the 1% city earnings tax paid by Amazon employees for the first 15 years of operations, and a gradual reduction in the rebate over a stated timeframe; the rebate shall be 75% for employees that meet stated “low-to-moderate” income, or other specified thresholds or requirements. Timing of Incentive Payments/Realization The reductions and rebates are received on a year-by-year basis as the employment occurs. Approval Procedure and Schedule See Section 3 of this proposal for additional detail. Approval of this incentive will be by a separate ordinance drafted and considered as a package with the documents approving the various tax abatements and sales tax exemptions as described above. Eligibility Criteria The requirements listed for real and personal property tax abatement and sales tax exemptions apply to all incentives offered by the City of St. Louis. Status Regarding Legislation Only standard legislation is required. 78    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS First Building Acquisition Calculation of Incentive Amount Greater than $111 million Program Benefit 909 Chestnut—“Amazon Tower”—is a 1.4 million square foot, 43-story Class A office tower in the Central Business District and can be made available immediately at a modest cost—$20 million. The immediate availability of a property of this size and quality permits Amazon substantial flexibility to meet its immediate and near-term needs for HQ2. The building may be used permanently as office space, used as swing space while main campus construction is underway, and/or can be converted easily to other uses at Amazon’s election. Renovation costs for the tower are anticipated to be approximately $139 per square foot based on existing market rates. In comparison, new construction cost estimates for the St. Louis region are approximately $250 per square. Timing of realization Standard commercial real estate closing period of 90 to 120 days, sooner at Amazon’s election. Approval Procedure and Schedule Real estate closing. Eligibility Criteria Unique incentive available to this proposal. Status Regarding Legislation No legislative action is required. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    79 Parking for Amazon Tower Calculation of Incentive Amount $54 million Program Benefits and Timing St. Louis City will provide at least 1,250 parking spaces within two blocks of the Amazon Tower within 24 months of being selected for HQ2 and provide interim parking at mass transit locations for any requirement needed to be met prior to 24 months. Timing of Realization Up to 24 months; interim parking at mass transit sites as needed. Approval Procedure and Schedule See Section 3 of this proposal for additional detail. Approval of this incentive will be by a separate ordinance drafted and considered with the package of documents approving the various tax abatements and sales tax exemptions as described above. Eligibility Criteria The requirements listed for real and personal property tax abatement and sales tax exemptions apply to all incentives offered by the City of St. Louis. Status Regarding Legislation Only standard legislation is required. 80    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Land Bank Parcels Calculation of Incentive Amount $15 million With an average parcel size of 30’ x 125’ at $1/square foot, the value of this incentive is $15M. This is not a direct benefit to the cost of construction or operating by Amazon, but will help ensure that the region moves quickly to expand capacity for housing as Amazon increases its employment in the region. Program Benefits The City and its land bank (Land Reutilization Authority or LRA) commit to make 4,000 parcels of land available on an affordable basis for housing development by developers identified and approved in a public/private partnership to be determined. Time to Realization Within 90 days of Amazon’s choice of St. Louis, the LRA will set aside the committed parcels. Approval Procedure and Schedule See Section 3 of this proposal for additional detail. Approval of this incentive will be by a separate ordinance drafted and considered with the package of documents approving the various tax abatements and sales tax exemptions as described above. Eligibility Criteria The requirements listed for real and personal property tax abatement and sales tax exemptions apply to all incentives offered by the City of St. Louis. Status Regarding Legislation While this approach to disposition of parcels owned by the land bank is novel, the LRA has undertaken specially designed programs to deploy groups of parcels for large scale development previously, and the resolutions before LRA and the ordinances to be presented to the Board of Aldermen can be prepared and move through the approval process expeditiously. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    81 Expansion and Acceleration of Mass Transit System Program Benefits St. Louis City: St. Louis has completed 15% design of a proposed 17-mile North/South MetroLink extension. City commits to complete the first 10-mile segment by 2023 and to use all reasonable means to complete the balance as soon thereafter as possible. Prop 1 funds generating $11.7M/year have already been approved by City voters. The City also is investigating alternative public transportation systems using autonomous vehicles, and welcomes conversation with Amazon about deployment of these technologies. St. Louis County: In addition to the Proposition 1 revenues from the City of St. Louis, revenue for potential MetroLink expansion is available from the half-cent Proposition A sales tax approved by St. Louis County voters in April 2010. Potential extensions to North St. Louis County, South St. Louis County, and the Westport area are all contemplated expansions. All expansion options will strengthen connections to our urban core and provide new linkages between employment centers and residents. 82    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Education and Infrastructure Funds Calculation of Incentive Amount $95 million. This is not a direct benefit to the cost of construction or operating by Amazon, but will help ensure that the region thoughtfully applies the benefit and impact of the Amazon headquarters to education that will help train the workforce necessary to move Amazon and the region forward, and to move quickly to expand its infrastructure capacity as Amazon increases its employment in the region. Program Benefits Education Fund – Of the real property and personal property taxes paid, an amount equal to 20% of amount paid will be captured and applied to pre-K, K-12 and Junior Colleges in focused STEM education and other education as needed to develop the workforce of the future Infrastructure Fund - Of the sales tax paid, an amount equal to 20% of amount paid will be captured and applied into an infrastructure trust fund and applied by a public/private partnership for transportation and economic development improvements in a manner to be determined. These funds are proposed to improve and extend and return the economic impact Amazon has on St. Louis back to Amazon as well as the community in a dually beneficial and transformative way. This is achieved by capturing a portion of the significant economic activity created by Amazon’s relocation to the St. Louis region and then applying that captured value to promote Amazon and/ or the things most important for Amazon in our community. It is anticipated that these two funds will be coordinated with the State of Missouri’s Next Generation Missouri Program and the Missouri Mutual Partners Program. These locally created funds could be administered by the same public/private board administering the state programs. Approval Procedure and Schedule See Section 3 of this proposal for additional detail. The timing of the approval for these funds will proceed with the approvals of the other incentives. Eligibility Criteria The requirements listed for real and personal property tax abatement and sales tax exemptions apply to all incentives offered by the City of St. Louis. Status Regarding Legislation While the idea of creating special applications of incremental tax revenues to the creation of education and infrastructure funds is novel, we anticipate that the necessary ordinances to be presented to the Board of Aldermen can be prepared and move through the approval process expeditiously. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    83 Economic Development for Growing Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit Program EDGE provides tax credits to qualifying companies that agree to make capital investment and create new full-time jobs in Illinois, while illustrating an out of state option as an alternative. These credits are nonrefundable and can be used against corporate income taxes to be paid over a period not to exceed 10 years. While each annual tax credit amount cannot be larger than the company's state income tax liability, the credit can be carried forward for up to five years. The credit is equal to 50% of the amount of state income taxes withheld from the salaries of employees in the newly created full-time jobs, with an additional 25% of state income taxes withheld from new employees available for projects created in an underserved area. Furthermore, 10% of eligible training costs will be added to the overall tax credit. EDGE Tax Credit = (50% of income tax withholding) + (25% of income tax withholding for underserved area) + (10% of qualified training costs) EDGE Estimate: $314,622,914 (over a 10 year period) Note: Does not include 10% of training costs or 25% additional credit for locating in an underserved area; see below for more analysis of assumptions made Note: All models are based on the assumption investment and employees will occur in the State of Illinois. Given the nature of the joint bid, at time of investment, a determination will need to be made as to where the investment is made; and as employees are hired, whether they are based in Illinois or Missouri. These final determinations during the life of the project will determine final eligibility for EDGE tax credits. Assumptions Regarding EDGE Model Employment Ramp (assuming 20,000 IL employees over 10 years – as provided by St. Clair County) New Employee Number Year (Note: to get EDGE credits, new employees must be located in Illinois) 2020 (1) 3,125 2021 (2) 3,750 2022 (3) 4,000 2023 (4) 6,000 2024 (5) 9,000 2025 (6) 12,000 2026 (7) 14,000 2027 (8) 16,000 2028 (9) 18,000 2029 (10) 20,000 Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity 84    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Page 1 DCEO Assumptions: • 160 sq. ft./employee – based off a total of 50,000 employees in 8,000,000 sq. ft. • 3% cost of living increase per year, with average $100,000/year salary • Training costs: did not estimate training costs given the unique project/breadth of likely jobs and different training needed o o Qualifying training costs: costs incurred to upgrade the technological skills of Full Time Employees in Illinois and includes:  Curriculum development; training materials (including scrap product costs); trainee domestic travel expenses; instructor costs (including wages, fringe benefits, tuition and domestic travel expenses); rent, purchase or lease of training equipment; and other usual and customary training costs. “Training costs” do not include: costs associated with travel outside the United States (unless the Taxpayer receives prior written approval for such travel by the Department or Director based on a showing of substantial need or other proof that such training is not reasonably available within the United States), wages and fringe benefits of employees during periods of training, or administrative cost related to Full-Time Employees of the Taxpayer. Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Page 2 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    85 High Impact Business (HIB) High Impact Business supports large-scale economic development activities by providing tax incentives to companies which make at least $12 million in project capital expenditures and create 500 or more full-time jobs at the project in Illinois. Businesses qualify for an investment tax credit, building material sales tax exemption and utility tax exemptions: • The Investment Tax Credit is a .50% credit of building, machinery and equipment. • Sales Tax Exemption: 6.25% state sales tax exemption • Utility Tax Exemption: 5.1% state utility sales tax and administrative charge exemption • Telecommunications Excise Tax Exemption: 7% state utility sales tax and administrative charge exemption HIB Estimates: $65,639,143 (over 20 year period) Assumptions Regarding HIB Models: Note: All assumptions are simply for modeling purposes, and will be reevaluated with information provided by company. • 20,000 Employees and 3.2 million SF Yr. 1 all in Illinois • 160 sq. ft./employee – based off a total of 50,000 employees in 8,000,000 sq. ft. • Total building costs of $4,900,000,000 based of $5,000,000,000 capital investment, with $100,000,000 for land acquisition • 40% of capital investment used for building materials • Projected $1 per sq. ft. for electric utility costs • Projected $.10 per sq. ft. for natural gas • Projected $290 per employee for telecommunications cost • Will apply for status as an Foreign trade zone – needed to qualify for telecommunications excise tax exemption Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity 86    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Page 3 - . - . a F.- OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF ST. LOUIS Lt?tm KREWSON MISSOURI etrv HALL - Room mu mama mm MARKET smear mum Lows. Missomu mus?2377 on} 62mm October 125 201?;- Fas: {314:- tin-4M1 Amazon Office of Economic Development 2121 Avenue Seattle, Washington 931 21 Re: Amazon HQ2 To Whom it May Concern: The City of St. Louis stands ready to work with Amazon to enact the legislation for the incentives offered for construction ofthe HQ2 project. Amazon has widespread support among St. Louis City of?cials. Attached you will ?nd a letter of support from 22 members of the Board of Aldermen (BOA), constituting a supermajority of the BOA, and the President of BOA. As Mayor of the City of St. Louis, I affirm my wholehearted commitment to champion the necessary legislation to support the state and local incentives for Amazon?s second headquarters. The City and its elected stand ready, from "Day One", to deliver on our legislative proposals in order to catalyze Amazon?s investment in our community. As Amazon evaluates our region's submissicrn, know that from Day One the City and the entire region stand ready to provide Amazon swift and creative solutions to any and all challenges. Respectfully, 4&ng Lyda 'l'ewsun Mayor, City of St. Louis City Attachment: Board of Aldermen Letter of Support RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQ2 I 87 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT BOARD OF ALDERMEN CITY OF ST. LOUIS LEWIS EREED MISSOURI ROOM 231. ?$31 12111} manner PRESIDENT ST- LOUIS. MISSOURI 531113-2371 October (1.2017 (314] 6114114 Amazon Uf?cu of Econamlc Developlnum 3121 Avenue Scams, Washingtm?t 9812] Re: Amaze-311 HQ: Ta '9?th It Content he members of the Board of Aidan-nun at: very pleased to that St. Louis '15 submilting comprehensive mginnai proposal to he the IDC?tiDl?l of the Amazon IIQE projuct. The ?it}.r of St. Louis has 111111131 Etc-.11: attributes and would be houm?cd In serve :15 lemma-1 For Amazon's second headquarters. Furthurmurc. We want to reaf?rm out strong commitment to the necessary 111cmtivcs that support Amazon's locuuon In our cammLu?q.? and bath of our Future growth. W: are proposing that 1.111: 11150 dedicate part of that growth to Transforming our Pro?Kt, I913, Junior College and other lugher learning opportunities as well 115 In uddmou, sum: of the will be structured in -.1 manner that support workforce nucds and :11513 reduces Ilistoncn? barnL-rs to education and oppun unit}1 for our most residents. Plansu accept this lettcr :15 wick-nae of that Strung mmcrutmunt to support those: Incentives and :1 direction the St. Louis Development Cm-pm'nuun to negotiate and prepare 1h: nutcsan' documentation. Respectfully, 88 I HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Mn ul-uo c533 or . ?err? . it?" t; i Or. was ?(Keith?s mi"? '1 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE SAINT LOUIS 41 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE Sam'r units. Mtssoum 63 {{15 V. 0mm 3? 20 7 Amazon [illice of Economic Development {Ito Site Manager Golden 2121 ?th Avenue Fieattle. WA (18121 (314} 0n behalFol' the residents ol'St. Louis County. am writing in strong support ot'the County?s incentives provided in the St. Louis regional proposal for Amazon?s HQZ. Not only do support this new and exciting development at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. but also I am committed to providing all necessary resources for St. Louis to he the final selection. Below you will lind proposed incentives for the construction ofa new Amazon Welcome and 'l'raining Center at the airport. This development is envisioned to include a new 5it'tlJl'ititJ-sqparew that combination hotel. office and conference facility. which will be constructed over the existing Metroiink mass transit track. I Real Property Tax Reduction This reduction will be on the real property taxes for new construction for a 15-year period using the Missouri Chapter 100 Bond Program. This program must be endorsed through the St. Louis County Council legislative process. The estimated savings through this program are $35 million. I Personal Property Tax Reduction This reduction will be for IS years on newly purchased personal property to be located at the airport Facility. This benefit also will ose the Missouri Chapter 100 Bond Program. and must be endorsed through the St. Louis County Council legislative process. The estimated savings through this program is $.60 million. I Sales Tax on Construction Materials This is a sales tax reduction ol' Utl% for construction materials used during the period of construction of the new airport development. The Missouri Chapter lti? Bond Program also provides this bene?t and would require approval through the St. Louis County Council legislative process. The value of this reduction is estimated to be $4.3 million. I Sales Tax on Personal Propeny This is also a sales tax reduction of 100%. with approval of the State of Missouri. on sales taxes paid during the acquisition ofpersonal property. Approval of this bene?t is also through the Chapter IDU Bond Program and requires the St. Louis County Council legislative process. The vaiue of this bene?t is estimated to he $.33 million. RESPONSE TO RFP I AMAZON HQZ 89 9O HUSTLE Amazon tlctoher ll Bill 7 Page The 'l'hese incentives are re?ective of the estimated investment and Employment at the new Welcome and Training Center. Should Amazon envision a dill?erem presence in St, Louis County. we welcome discussing what incentive package may be available commensurate with the opportunity. From "Day One." the St. Louis region has worked together with Amazon to create a new relationship for a seamless integration into our community. Our region will align with Amaxon to provide the most ellieetive and ellicient execution of this proposal. and we look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly should you have questions about our proposed incentives or the St. Louis regional proposal. Si rely. . County Executive ST. LOUIS ST. CLAIR COUNTY BOARD 10 Public Square Room B561 I Be?ev?le. Illinois 62221]:- IEZS MARK A. KERN [618] CHAIRMAN Fax [613! 825-2740 October 13, 2017 Amazon Office of Economic Development Cic- Site Manager Golden 2121 7th AVenue Seattle, WA 93121 On behalf of St. Clair ilk-11mgIr It. I strongly support the St. Louis HER efforts to attract Amazon HQZ to our region. We and. our State of Illinois and Cityr of East St. Louis partners are proud to be a Part of this regional effort. And. we offer a variety of incentives which are briefly outlined below. Details are included in the proposal. 1. City of East St. Louis: River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program includes a significant sales tax exemption on building materials used in any new or renovated buildings. Investment tax credit of job tau: credit; and real property tax reduction. Specifics are included in the proposal. 2. City of East St. Louis: Tax Increment Financing would defray eligible infrastructure and development costs for up to 23 years. 3. State of Illinois: Significant EDGE tax credits which is a tax credit against payroll taxes paid by your employees; and/or Impact Business which. is a significant tax credit on a variety of State taxes. 4. St. Clair County: We {and the State) have been undertaking major road improvements in the site area. An, we also offer workforce development programs as do our Missouri partners which include job recruitment, job training and customized training. Our St. Louis Region is excited to respond to any questions you have. 8 ncerel RN, Chairman St. Clair County Board RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQZ I 91 All; Warner Baxter Chairman, President 81 CED Ameren Corporation 334.554.5302 7414mm?? whaxte?amerencom October 11, 2017 Ms. Sheila Sweeney Chief Executive Officer St. Louis Economic Development Partnership 7?33 Boulevard, Suite 2200 St. Louis, MO 63105 FIE: St. Louis Proposal Amazon HOE Dear Ms. Sweeney: As a Fortune 500 energy provider that powers the quality of life for millions of people in the St. Louis region and surrounding areas in Missouri and Illinois, Ameren is committed to driving economic growth and to making our region a great place to live and do business. That's why Ameren strongly supports the bi-state alliance's efforts to demonstrate that the St. Louis region is the best choice in the United States for the Amazon H02 project. Any one of the three proposed sites for Amazon's consideration. including downtown St. Louis, the north riverfront area, and a riverfront location in East St. Louis, Illinois. offer unique and highly visible development attributes in support of Amazon's mission and signature global brand. Ameren has been a member of this community for over 100 years. We have a long history of working with our economic development partners to attract companies like Amazon to our region. We begin by providing electric service that is among the most reliable and affordable in the country, as well as delivering innovative solutions to meet our customers' energy needs- These factors, coupled with our commitment to work with Amazon and our regional economic development partners to ensure a smooth transition to any site that includes Ameren?s energy infrastructure, is a formula for long-term success. For example, at the North St. Louis riverfront or East St. Louis site locations, Ameren stands ready to work closely with Amazon and our regional partners to relocate and/or redesign our existing energy infrastructure at these sites to ensure that Amazon?s state-ot-the-art headquarters facility receives safe, reliable and secure energy. As a Fortune-certified best place to work, a Top 100 military-triendly employer and #1 on the utilities list nationwide for Diversity 8: lnciusion by Ameren is proud that our co?workers embrace our mission To Power the Quality of Life and demonstrate that this region is a great place to live, work and raise their families. We believe in building thriving communities and stand ready, with our bi-state partners, to work on any site considerations needed to help Amazon experience the tremendous benefits of a St. Louis area headquarters. Sinc ely, Warner Baxter Chairman, President and ief Executive Officer Ameren Corporation 19m Chuuteau Avenue . PD BOX 56149. . 5t. MD 53155 3145 Amerenggm O T HCEO R MI N MC UENNI TT Y IVES In my experience, the city is tremendously helpful in “assisting me with my projects. The team is smart, creative, and terrific to work with. What really impresses me is how well the team understands the complexities of urban development. They work very hard to solve problems, and pave the way for mutually beneficial outcomes. ” – Steve Smith President & CEO, The Lawrence Group RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    93 New Incentive Program Approval Timelines State of Missouri The leadership of the Missouri General Assembly is committed to supporting the introduction of legislation for a benefits package for Amazon when the legislative session convenes January 2018. Such legislation can be pre-filed in December 2017, with an emergency clause that would authorize conferral of the benefits of the package immediately upon passage. The Missouri General Assembly adjourns May 30. The Missouri Governor may convene the General Assembly in special session for a maximum of 60 calendar days at any time. The President Pro Tem and the Speaker may convene a 30-day special session upon petition of three-fourths of the members of each chamber, and both have included a letter of support at the end of this section. State of Illinois The leadership of the Illinois General Assembly is committed to supporting the introduction of legislation for a benefits package for Amazon when the legislative session convenes in 2018. It adjourns in May or June. In Illinois, a special session can be called by joint proclamation by the presiding officers of both houses. The proposed incentives from the State of Illinois are consistent with past practices and existing programs, and are anticipated to have a high probability of being approved within no more than 90 days. St. Clair County St. Louis Applications for all incentives related to the City of St. Louis are made to the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), which will coordinate and divide the approval process through the applicable City-controlled authorities, boards, and commissions. Most incentives from the City of St. Louis are consistent with past practices and existing programs, and are anticipated to have a high probability of being approved within no more than 90 to 120 days. To the extent that City of St. Louis ordinances are required, the Board of Aldermen can approve ordinances by a simple majority (15 of 28). Two of the three members of the St. Louis City Board of Estimate and Apportionment (E&A) must also approve before the Board of Aldermen’s final vote. The Mayor, City Comptroller, and President of the Board of Aldermen constitute the three-member Board of E&A. Letters evidencing support for the incentives by a supermajority of the Board of Aldermen and a majority of E&A are attached. 94    HUSTLE Applications for St. Louis County incentives are made through the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP), which will usher the incentive package through required County approvals. The proposed incentives from St. Louis County are consistent with past practices and existing programs, and are anticipated to have a high probability of being approved within a 90-day period. ST. LOUIS Local approvals required in St. Clair County, Ill., are received by a majority vote from the 29-member board and generally approved within a 90-day time frame. In East St. Louis, such approvals come from the five-member City Council and the Mayor, and are generally approved in less than 90 days. The City of East St. Louis has agreed to establish a new Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) for the Illinois site on the Illinois riverfront. The new TIF would have an initial existence of 23 years. The new TIF could be created within eight weeks once the required TIF feasibility study is completed within 30 days. Clawbacks or Recaptures In Missouri, incentives proposed so far are scalable and issued based on actual jobs created and maintained, the amount of investment, and ongoing operations. As such, once approved, there are no clawbacks. In Illinois, the law sets out the minimum recapture language that all development agreements must contain. If aid recipients fail to meet investment, wage, or job creation and retention commitments then the following clawbacks are invoked: High Impact Businesses (HIB) are required to pay back the full amount of their tax exemption; grant recipients must repay a prorated share of grants reflecting the level of deficiency; Large Business Development, Business Development Public Infrastructure, and Industrial Training Programs recipients that cease operations within five years of receiving aid must repay the entire amount of grants and accelerate loan repayments; EDGE tax credit payments are suspended, and if a company discontinues operations on the site within the first five years of the credit, they must repay all credits claimed during that period to the state. The Community Investment Recovery Act law requires an annual report tallying the number of companies found in violation, the number that were penalized, and any waivers given. Any company receiving state or local aid to build, improve, or modify real property for projects that attract or retain jobs must refund the value of the assistance if it terminates operations at the site within two years of receiving the subsidy. Description and Timeline for Each Incentive A brief description and timeline for each type of incentive is below. Please note that several incentive programs require an industrial revenue bond transaction. As part of an industrial revenue bond transaction, the City/County (or a City/County-controlled entity) must take title to property during the abatement period (property owned by the City/County or City/County-controlled entity is exempt from taxation) and lease the property back to the company. After the abatement period, the lease is terminated and the property is deeded back to the company. This is a common structure that has been used by several large companies in recent years, including: Pfizer, Boeing, Monsanto, Bunge, RGA, and Express Scripts. Incentives timelines for programs in St. Louis City are as follows: St. Louis City Real Estate Tax Reduction Application is made to the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and is considered by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Board, which makes a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen (Board). Week 1 Application is submitted to SLDC Week 3 Considered by the LCRA and recommended to the Board of Aldermen Week 4 Board Bill introduced; Redeveloper submits designation application to LCRA Week 7 Public Hearing – Housing, Urban Development, Zoning (HUDZ) Committee of the Board recommends approval – 2nd reading of the Bill Week 8 Perfection of the Bill – LCRA designates Redeveloper and, if applicable, approves the bond transaction Week 9 3rd reading of the Bill – final approval of Bill Week 11 Mayor signs Bill - Ordinance number assigned Week 15* Effective date of the Ordinance - LCRA/Redeveloper can sign agreement * With emergency clauses and certain other actions, this can occur by Week 15 or earlier. * A similar timeline is in effect for St. Louis County approval as needed. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    95 St. Louis City Tax Increment Financing Tax increment financing is available in areas that, pursuant to Section 99.805 RSMo., qualify as a “blighted area” or a “conservation area.” Application is made to the SLDC for consideration by the Tax Increment Financing Commission (TIFC), which makes a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen (Board). Week 1 Application is submitted to SLDC Week 2 City/SLDC staff review the application for completeness - Taxing Districts and the TIFC notified Week 3 TIFC considers application and sets date for Public Hearing Week 8 Redevelopment plan is prepared Week 11 TIFC Public Hearing after proper notifications Week 13 Board Bills introduced at the Board of Aldermen Week 14 HUDZ Committee of the Board meets and recommends approval of Bills – 2nd reading of Bills at the full Board Week 15 Perfection of Bills – Board of Equalization & Apportionment approval (if necessary) Week 16 3rd reading of the Bills – final approval Week 18 Mayor signs Bills – Ordinance numbers assigned Week 22* Effective date of the Ordinances – Incentive Agreement can be Executed * With emergency clauses and certain other actions, this can occur by Week 22 or earlier. * A similar timeline is in effect for St. Louis County approval as needed. St. Louis City/County Sales Tax Exemption On Building Materials State of Illinois HIB Program or River Edge As part of an industrial revenue bond transaction (as described above), the City or the LCRA can provide a project exemption certificate, which will exempt the purchase of building materials from state and local sales and use taxes. These incentives are based upon administrative approval only. No additional legislation is required for the state incentives as proposed. If additional incentives are negotiated over and above what is available by existing statutes, state legislative action would be required as described above. St. Louis City/County Personal Property Tax Abatement As part of an industrial bond transaction (as described above), the City, the County, or the LCRA can provide personal property tax abatement. St. Louis City Education and Infrastructure Funds Ordinances approving creation of these two funds will be drafted and considered simultaneously with other incentive legislation and are anticipated to have a high probability, of being approved within a 90-day period. 96    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS East St. Louis Real And Personal Property Tax Abatement Real property tax abatement is provided locally by ordinance under the Tax Increment Financing program. This program is implemented by passage of several ordinances all of which can happen within 90 days, including a public hearing and two required City Council meetings. There is no personal property tax in Illinois, so no approval process is required. Hm GENERAL Hahn'i'rt Mir-sun?: IIHI ?Ma; CITY. Mil-4H: )1 uurnr :rnA. -2173 October 10, 201? Holly Sullivan Amazon Of?ce of Economic Development [it] Site Manager Golden 2121 ?th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Ms. Sullivan: The Missouri General Assembly stands ready to pass comprehensive legislation to assist Amazon in the construction of its second headquarters in Missouri. Over the past weeks since the announcement, the Governor and the Department of Economic Development have been in contact with the General Assembly to discuss the package necessary to welcome Amazon's to our State. We write this letter to lend our support to this effort and to assure Amazon that the Missouri General Assembly is prepared to take action. it is important to note that the General Assembly has consistently manifested the will to pass special legislation accommodating large expansions of business. In 2008, our chambers passed legislation to incentivize the construction of a Bombardier factory. In 2010, the General Assembly passed legislation for the retention and expanslon of Ford and General Motors automotive plants. And in 2013, the General Assembly passed a special incentive package for Boeing to meet its speci?c workforce needs and strengthen its generations-long partnership with Missouri. The Missouri General Assembly has an unwavering track record of delivering on these promises, and our chambers are prepared to do the same to help Amazon do business in Missouri. Should any site in Missouri be considered in the next round of negotiations, the necessary legislation to secure that deal will be acted upon by the General Assembly as a legislative priority for both chambers. Beyond this, we want no assure you that Amazon would ?nd a business-friendly atmosphere in the Missouri General Assembly on a going forward basis. On behalf of the Missouri General Assembly, we welcome the opportunity to help Amazon make Missouri its home. Sincerely Yours, Ron Richard, Presid nt Pro-Tem of the Missouri Senate Todd Richardson, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQZ I 97 P'ml??b- AT I 5.17" ?av u-w-?v vj'- . war?J .5. . 3mm fiauf?g?j w. m; mini . .4 . TIME TO COMMUNITY O P E R AT I O N S The City of St. Louis is a key partner in helping us assemble “solutions to the financing challenges unique to downtown urban development. The economic development staff is great to work with, and their ongoing commitment to seeing St. Louis reach its full potential is unwavering. ” – Bill DeWitt President, St. Louis Cardinals RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    99 Time Table to Operations TIMELINE TO OPERATIONS - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - RIVER CAMPUS 2017 2018 OCT NOV DEC JAN 2019 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2020 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN 2021 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC SELECTION DECISION APPROVAL INCENTIVE NEGOTIATION 3 MOS "WELCOME CENTER" PRECON - 4 MOS DESIGN - 4 MOS CONSTRUCTION - 8 MOS "AMAZON TOWER" (1.2M SF) PRECON - 5 MOS DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY / OPERATIONS OCCUPANCY / OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 12 MOS "RIVER CAMPUS - MARK TWAIN SITE" INCENTIVE NEGOTIATION 3 MOS APPROVAL SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE 4 MOS BUILDING 1 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY / OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS BUILDING 2 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY /OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS BUILDING 3 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY /OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS BUILDING 4 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN -6 MOS INCENTIVE NEGOTIATION 3 MOS SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDING 1 (500K SF) OCCUPANCY /OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS "RIVER CAMPUS - LINCOLN SITE" APPROVAL 4 MOS PRECON - 5 MOS DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY / OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS BUILDING 2 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY /OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS BUILDING 3 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN - 6 MOS OCCUPANCY /OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS BUILDING 4 PRECON - 5 MOS (500K SF) DESIGN -6 MOS CONSTRUCTION - 16 MOS OCCUPANCY /OPERATIONS "RIVER CAMPUS - CITY CENTER - CENTRAL BUSINESS SITE" INCENTIVE NEGOTIATION 3 MOS APPROVAL SITE PREP & INFRASTRUCTURE 4 MOS BUILDING 1 - KIENER WEST (1M SF) PRECON - 6 MOS DESIGN - 8 MOS OCCUPANCY / OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION - 20 MOS BUILDING 2 - BALLPARK VILLAGE (1M SF) PRECON - 6 MOS DESIGN - 8 MOS CONSTRUCTION - 20 MOS Currently, the proposed site is served by all required utilities, has the requisite transportation and mass transit access to satisfy Amazon’s needs, and is zoned to support the proposed project in Illinois and in Missouri. On Day One, St. Louis is prepared to deliver the blueprint for this project, and has prepared a project schedule found to demonstrate our ability to meet Amazon’s aggressive schedule. Also, we commit that within 60-120 days of site selection, all incentives will be in place. 100    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS OCCUPANCY / OPPERATIONS In addition, St. Louis’ regional leaders are committed to developing a structured and empowered inter-governmental working group to expedite development. 1 of 1 Permitting Process: The City of St. Louis can issue same-day permits and reduce the time frame for reviewing, approving, and issuing other building permits to between three to five working days following submission of an application. Presently, same-day permits make up over 80 percent of all building permits issued. Amazon will be assigned a central contact person to shepherd the HQ2 project. The project will move as quickly as the design and engineer professionals are prepared to move. As a result of our close collaboration with project teams, it is rare for a permit to be issued later than two to three days after an application is filed. Zoning: No zoning is necessary in Illinois or St. Louis for this site, if used for office or similar purposes. If rezoning becomes necessary to support any other use, the process in the City of St. Louis requires only one public hearing, a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation, and a City Ordinance. City Ordinances require approval from the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. Rezoning in the City typically takes 13 - 15 weeks. Trades: Members of the St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council are committed to ensuring HQ2 is completed on budget on an accelerated schedule. A letter to this effect is included at the end of this section. Timetable for Incentive Approvals at the State and Local Levels Including Legislative Approvals The St. Louis region anticipates approval of all local incentives within 60 to 120 days of site selection, and state incentives immediately following the start of the next legislative session in January 2018. State of Missouri The leadership of the Missouri General Assembly is committed to supporting the introduction of legislation for a benefits package for Amazon when the legislative session convenes in January 2018. Such legislation can be pre-filed in December 2017 with an emergency clause that would authorize conferral of the benefits of the package immediately upon passage. The Missouri General Assembly adjourns May 30, 2016. Tem and the Speaker may convene a 30-day special session upon petition of three-fourths of the members of each chamber. St. Louis Applications for all incentives related to the City of St. Louis are made to the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), which will coordinate the approval process through the applicable city-controlled authorities, boards and commissions. Most incentives from the City of St. Louis are consistent with past practices and existing programs, and are anticipated to have a high probability of being approved within a 90 - 120 day period. To the extent that City of St. Louis ordinances are required, the Board of Aldermen can approve ordinances by a simple majority (15 of 28). Two of the three members of the St. Louis City Board of Estimate and Apportionment (E&A) must also approve before the Board of Aldermen’s final vote. The Mayor, City Comptroller, and President of the Board of Aldermen constitute the three-member Board of E&A. Letters evidencing support by a supermajority of the Board of Aldermen and a majority of E&A for the incentives are attached. Applications for St. Louis County incentives are made through the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP), which will usher the incentive package through required county approvals. The proposed incentives from St. Louis County are consistent with past practices and existing programs, and are anticipated to have a high probability of being approved within a 90-day period. State of Illinois The leadership of the Illinois General Assembly is committed to supporting the introduction of legislation for a benefits package for Amazon when the legislative session convenes in 2018. It adjourns in May or June. In Illinois, a special session can be called by joint proclamation by the presiding officers of both houses. The proposed incentives from the State of Illinois are consistent with past practices and existing programs, and are anticipated to have a high probability of being approved within no more than 90 days. The Missouri Governor may convene the General Assembly in special session for a maximum of 60 calendar days at any time. The President Pro RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    101 St. Clair County The City of East St. Louis has agreed to establish a new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District for the Illinois site on the Illinois riverfront. The new TIF would have an initial existence of 23 years. The new TIF could be created within eight weeks once the required TIF feasibility study is completed within 30 days. Government Structure and Elected Officials Regional The St. Louis regional economic development coordinating organization is the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP). St. Louis County County Executive and seven-member County Council City of St. Louis Mayor and 28-person Board of Aldermen St. Charles County County Executive and seven-member County Council St. Clair County, IL Board Chairman and 29-person Board City of East St. Louis, IL Mayor and five-member City Council Evidence of a Stable and Consistent Business Climate in St. Louis St. Louis’ regional leaders are committed to developing a structured, empowered, intergovernmental working group to ensure Amazon has authority to act as a Master Developer. Elected officials are committed to transparency and public input with an emphasis on fair dealing with both residents and business leaders. Amazon will have one contact to facilitate interactions between the company, local, and state governments. 102    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS In St. Clair County and East St. Louis, Ill., the leadership at the highest levels will be sure that any need Amazon has will receive personal attention and expedited approvals. On our largest projects, such as HQ2, a staffer within the Building Division will be assigned to Amazon to work in close cooperation with the HQ2 project team to ensure permits are approved quickly. Through our successful work with the mixeduse Ballpark Village downtown redevelopment, the expansion of the BJC Healthcare Campus Renewal Project, and other large projects, we have a demonstrated record of service to local partners to bring projects to market on time. Recent projects that have benefitted from the region’s stable and consistent business climate include: ■ Express Scripts constructed its new headquarters in 2005 and has expanded six times since. Each expansion has received the full support of state and local elected officials. ■ Centene Corporation constructed its new headquarters in 2009, and has made significant investments again this year. The expansion has received broad support, including economic incentives. ■ Cortex Innovation District continues to receive the investment and legislative support to continue its growth in a desirable and predictable manner. The Cardinals have been working “with the City of St. Louis on downtown Evidence of Elected Officials Meeting Aggressive Project Timelines The following testimonials capture endorsements from corporate leaders and elected officials who have managed large development projects in the St. Louis region. Any of the following, and others who are quoted in related sections or our video submission, are available to visit further with Amazon executives seeking more information about the ease of doing business in St. Louis. The City of St. Louis is preparing a 97 “acre site for NGA which has required acquisition and consolidation of 551 properties, removal of 137 structures, soil remediation, and rerouting utilities all within an expedited timeframe. The City has established a strong communication structure with a single point of contact. I welcome any questions Amazon may have regarding the support we have received from the City of St. Louis. ” Susan Pollmann Program Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency development efforts for many years. The current Busch Stadium, which opened in 2006, was built for $411 million as part of a public/private partnership with the City of St. Louis and State of Missouri. As part of that project, we ended up controlling 10 acres adjacent to the stadium, which we have turned into a highly successful development concept called Ballpark Village. In both the first phase ($100+ million retail/entertainment project), which opened in 2014, and the second phase ($260 million office, residential, hotel, and retail project), which is scheduled to open in 2019, the city has been a key partner in helping us assemble solutions to the financing challenges unique to downtown urban development. The city development staff has been great to work with and their ongoing commitment to seeing St. Louis reach its full potential has been unwavering. ” Bill DeWitt President, St. Louis Cardinals RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    103 The Cortex Innovation Community “initiative is a highly visible and successful public/private economic partnership. Its success can be directly attributed to the close working relationship that Cortex has with the City of St. Louis. The city approved a 200-acre redevelopment plan, making Cortex the master developer, and approved a Tax Increment Financing district overlay with multiple subareas that are activated individually as we build out the district, thus preserving the incentives. In addition, without the direct assistance of the city, Cortex would not have been successful in securing a federal TIGER grant to fund a new $13M MetroLink light rail station in the District. I have worked in three cities developing urban innovation districts, and can say without reservation that St. Louis has been the most committed public partner of the three. ” Dennis E. Lower President & CEO of Cortex Innovation Community 104    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS I have had the opportunity to work “with the City of St. Louis and your St. Louis Development Corporation over the past 15 years in the development of over 20 buildings. These projects have comprised over a million square feet, and hundreds of millions of dollars in investment. In my experience, the city has always been tremendously helpful in assisting me on my developments. Your team is smart, creative, and quite frankly, terrific to work with. What has really impressed me is that your team understands the complexities of urban development and they work very hard to solve problems and pave the way for a mutually beneficial outcome. ” Steve Smith President & CEO of The Lawrence Group Examples of Substantial Public-Private Collaboration in St. Louis Several recent projects demonstrate the capacity for elected and appointed government officials, public entities, and private organizations to collaborate. Evidence of substantial cooperation between governmental agencies is highlighted below. St. Louis Economic Development Partnership Serving as the one-stop shop for relocating or expanding a business in St. Louis City and County. SLEDP is the economic development team that provides a broad range of services to support innovation and entrepreneurship. The organization increases the region’s global connectivity and improves neighborhoods through targeted real estate redevelopment. The Partnership is the only accredited economic development organization in the region. St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) Serving as the City of St. Louis’ economic development organization, SLDC focuses on real estate and neighborhood development and coordinates the process for approval of incentives granted by the City. SLDC led the retention efforts to retain The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). This $1.75 billion project will retain 3100 employees within the City. SLDC works closely with the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP) on all business retention and attraction initiatives in the City. CityArchRiver St. Louis’ transformation of the iconic Gateway Arch grounds is the largest public/private partnership of its kind, setting a new bar for what the public and private sectors can achieve together. The $380 million renovation will open summer of 2018 — under budget. Its firstever makeover in 50 years, the Gateway Arch grounds have been renovated to promote better accessibility between the Mississippi River, the Arch, and the city. The new site includes: five and a half new miles of pathways and bike trails; 7.5 acres of usable park space; an amphitheater; easier river access; a 46,000-square-foot museum space with new interactive exhibits; 11 acres of new park space, including 5.5 miles of new pathways; and a park that extends over I-70, connecting the Old Courthouse to the Arch grounds. Partnering in the renovation is the National Park Service, Great Rivers Greenway, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, BiState Development, Jefferson National Parks Association, the City of St. Louis, and the State of Missouri. East-West Gateway Council As a Regional Council of Governments (COG), East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) provides a forum where local governments in the St. Louis region can coordinate to address and solve problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries. EWG facilitates cooperative planning and problem-solving among any of its member local governments. EWG is also the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the St. Louis region, which includes the City of St. Louis; Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties in Missouri, along with Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties in Illinois. As the St. Louis region’s MPO, the federal government and the states of Missouri and Illinois have vested EWG with legal authority and responsibility for implementing the federal metropolitan transportation planning process in the St. Louis Metropolitan Planning Area. Great Rivers Greenway GRG makes the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a network of greenways to connect people to their rivers, parks and communities. In 2000, the a 1/10th of a cent sales tax passed in three counties in Missouri and two counties in Illinois to begin the bi-state greenway network. In 2013, a subsequent 3/16th sales tax passed in two counties in Missouri to add additional funding for the CityArchRiver project and additional greenways in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. In 2016, two million people enjoyed the 113 miles of the GRG, and community volunteers gave 10,300 hours to benefit greenways, rivers, creeks, and streams. St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, collaborate through GRG. Bi-State Transportation The transformation of the 48-mile, MetroLink light rail system is a direct result of a partnership between the bi-state development agencies and the local governments in both St. Louis and St. Clair County, IL. Today, the BiState Council of Governments works to solve problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries to ensure passengers benefit from St. Louis’ light rail. Today’s rail service connects the region’s two major airports – St. Louis-Lambert International Airport and MidAmerica Airport in Shiloh, IL. The connector is a great example of public-private partnership that began in 1993, with initial transport between Missouri and Illinois, through a collaboration between St. Clair County, Ill..; St. Charles County, Mo.; the City of St. Louis; and St. Louis County. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    105 Evidence of Substantial Public-Private Collaboration in the State of Missouri for HQ2 It is important to note as part of this proposal that we identify ourselves as not just a single MSA, but as part of a larger region spanning the Heartland of America. Within moments of receipt of the HQ2 RFP, the State of Missouri began a coordinated effort to put forth a concept with the potential for an innovative approach to link St. Louis and Kansas City into one integrated whole to support HQ2. Amazon will receive, therefore, not two, but three proposals from Missouri. The two major metropolitan areas representing Missouri’s east and west borders are submitting independent proposals. Concurrently, the State of Missouri 106    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS is also submitting its own proposal. The State’s proposal outlines not only the support to each metropolitan area but also the State’s vision for how Amazon could partner with Missouri to link together the two metropolitan areas. Amazon is a company built on big ideas. Imagine the power of Amazon working with local leaders and communities to make two impressive MSAs even stronger, and to transform them and everything in between into a model of urban development. Evidence of Elected Officials Eager and Willing to Work with Amazon Mayor of the City of St. Louis, I affirm “myAswholehearted commitment to Not only do I support this new and “exciting development at St. Louis Lambert champion the necessary legislation to support the state and local incentives for Amazon’s second headquarters. The City and its elected stand ready, from ‘Day One,’ to deliver on our legislative proposals in order to catalyze Amazon’s investment in our community. International Airport, but I am committed to providing all necessary resources for St. Louis to be selected. From ‘Day One,’ the St. Louis region will work together with Amazon to ensure seamless integration into our community. Our region will align with Amazon to provide the most effective execution of this proposal, and we look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly should you have questions about our proposed incentives or the St. Louis regional proposal. Lyda Krewson ” Mayor, City of St. Louis City We want to reaffirm our strong “commitment to provide the necessary incentives that support Amazon’s location in our community. We are proposing that we collaborate to transform regional education opportunities and infrastructure. In addition, some of the incentives will be structured in a manner that support Amazon’s workforce needs and historical barriers to education and opportunity for our most vulnerable residents. Board of Aldermen ” City of St. Louis and our State of Illinois and City “ofWe, St. Louis partners, are proud to Chairman, St. Clair County Board St. Louis County Executive I recognize this is a wonderful “opportunity for the City of East St. Louis and the entire region. The outcome will be transformational. The City of East St. Louis is thrilled to be an active partner and support the region’s application for Amazon HQ2. I hope you will favorably consider our proposal for Amazon to call our region home. ” Emeka Jackson-Hicks be a part of this regional effort. We have been undertaking major road improvements in the site area. We also offer workforce development programs as do our Missouri partners, which include recruitment and customized training. Mark A. Kern ” Steven V. Stenger ” Mayor, City of East St. Louis The Metro Mayors of St. Louis is an “organization of the mayors of cities with a population of 10,000 or more in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson counties. The mission of Metro Mayors is to work in collaboration for the betterment of the St. Louis region. We believe that cooperation is necessary for an attractive, dynamic and growing region…our citizens are supportive of bringing Amazon to this area. ” Gerry Welch Mayor, Webster Groves President, Metro Mayors of St. Louis RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    107 UNCLASSIFIED NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY T500 GEOINT Drive Spring?eld, Virginia 22150 October 10, 2017' To whom it may concern: The National Geospatial- Intelligence Agency (NGA) has had a strong working relationship with the City of St. Louis since June of 20 16, when NGA chose North St. Leuis as the preferred site for constructing its new western campus, referred to as the Next NGA West. This selection was a competitive evaluation of over 100 locations in Missouri and Illinois and included a rigorous environmental feasibility process. This close working relationship between NGA and the City of St. Louis has made it possible for the City to work with Federal, State and Local Government Agencies to provide the 97 acre site to NGA in 2018. This process, some of which is still underway, has included acquiring and consolidating 551 properties into one, removing 137 structures, rerouting utilities, and soil remediation; all within an expedited timeframe. Above all, the strong communication structure established for this project has made this all possible. The City provided a single point of contact for the site preparation activities and a single point of contact for all activities outside of the site including community engagement, providing a new full highway interchange, and improvements to the streets leading to the site. The NGA mission of "Know the the Way. . .Understand the World,? will be well-represented by the new location in St. Louis. As our Director Robert Cardillo expressed to the Senate Select Committee on intelligence (SSCI) in 2016: "The new campus in St. Louis, Missouri, will afford us the opportunity to create a place where we can grow our partnerships with industry and academia in a more open and ?exible environment to enable our mission through the 2] st century.? We are hopeful that a continued relationship with the City of St. Louis will help our agency and the City achieve this mutually beneficial goal. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our project and the support we have received from the City of St. Louis. I can be reached by telephone at 314-676-0174 or via email at susan.r.pollmann@nga.mil- Sincerely, Susan R. Polimann Program Director, Next NGA West UNCLASSIFIED NORTH 5 BUILDING TRADES . Value on Display. Every Day. 2300 Hompion Avenue, Suite it St. Louis, MO 63139 I Phone: (314] 647-0623 . Fox: [314) 647-063! JOHN STIFFLER Executive Secretory/Treasurer E-rnoli: October 3, 201? MICHAEL AMHLER President Ms. Sheila Sweeney St. Louis Economic Development Partnership 7733 Suite 2200 St. LOUIS, MO 63105 FRANK D. JACOBS Vice Fresideni Dear Sheila, The St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council, and our af?liates, are writing to inform you of our strong commitment to securing the Amazon Headquarters 2 in the St. Louis Region. We thank you for seeking our input and applaud your efforts, along with your tenacity, in leading this regional endeavor to secure the headquarters for our region. We are committed to having our members available for Amazon related projects, to accelerating the delivery of the project, and to ensuring that it is completed on time and on budget. Our network of workers extends beyond the immediate St. Louis area and the St. Louis building trades has the ability to staff a project of this size and scale, which would have the added benefit of bringing new workers into the construction trades. The St. Louis Building and Construction Trades, despite the economic downturn of the past decade, has continued to train and improve the skills of all members. In fact, in the last year alone, the various trades have spent over $25 million on training. Not a single taxpayer dollar was spent on this training. which was funded by our members and unions. in addition to training our existing workforce, we have created, and are implementing, the Building Union Diversity Program. This program enables disadvantaged minorities to gain access to federally recognized apprentice programs and assists these individuals in securing a career in the building and construction trades. it should be noted, that a project ofthis size would immediately turn around the sometimes-sluggish construction industry In the St. Louis area. At the same time, it would provide opportunities for new individuals to begin a career in the construction trades. We are committed to assisting your office and regional organizations In ?nding ways to secure the Amazon Headquarters 2 in the St. Louis Region. The opportunity to take part in a project of this size and scale has the potential to transform the industry and our workers in the region for decades to come. Please free to contact me at any time. Sincerely, Viohn J. Stlfiier Executive Secretary-Treasurer - . - I I . unr .31 . .: II He'll.Qv 0?0. 5 9- t_6t- LC AO BM OR MU FN O IRTCYE St. Louis region’s labor force of more than 1.3 million “isThe talented and diverse. A reasonable cost of living means employers can hire well and employees can enjoy a great quality of life. For these reasons, Square expanded its offices into St. Louis which is now our fastest-growing location. ” – Jim McKelvey Founder LaunchCode and Co-Founder Square RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    111 Does St. Louis have the relevant talent pool for Amazon’s needs, and what is the blueprint for sustained talent pool growth? Yes we do. Currently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the St. Louis tech talent labor pool is in excess of 52,000. Additionally, St. Louis has one of the largest STEM workforces in the country, with more than 80,000 employed in these highly specialized occupations. And it’s not just St. Louis — it’s the entire state of Missouri, which has more than three million highly educated workers.1 The U.S. Census Bureau reports that professional, scientific, technical, and administrative support services have consistently increased overall employment in Missouri since 2010. The following table quantifies the St. Louis region’s labor and wage rate information in the general job categories of relevance to Amazon. Current Labor Pool and Wage Rates for Relevant Job Categories in the MSA JOB CATEGORY LABOR POOL AVERAGE WAGE RATE Executive/Management 78,978 $115,000 Engineering/IT (SDE preference) 10,032 $102,550 Legal 10,392 $91,600 Accounting 15,943 $39,700 Administrative 221,323 $37,100 The quality of the St. Louis labor pool is a primary reason why nine of Missouri’s 10 Fortune 500 companies are located in St. Louis. Current Rates of Total Unemployment for Relevant Job Categories JOB CATEGORY UNEMPLOYED UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Executive/Management 1,189 1.5% Engineering/IT 1,166 2.5% Legal 84 0.8% Accounting 2,181 2.9% Administrative 8,530 3.7% For a complete occupation snapshot of all jobs in the St. Louis MSA as of Q2 2017, inclusive of the above job categories, see the full chart on page 125. 1 Economic Development at the University of Missouri http://economicdevelopment.missouri.edu/workforce/starting-salaries-placement-rates.php 112    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — Accounting Labor Pool ST. LOUIS MSA CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS EMPL AVG. ANNUAL WAGES* LOCATION QUOTIENT Compliance Officers 2,248 $63,200 0.90 Cost Estimators 2,515 $69,100 1.24 Human Resources Specialists 4,880 $63,000 0.98 TITLE Farm Labor Contractors 2 $46,300 0.23 Labor Relations Specialists 1,110 $65,000 1.52 Logisticians 1,717 $75,500 1.24 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 767 $66,100 1.00 12,686 $75,700 1.02 0.85 Accountants and Auditors Budget Analysts 442 $72,900 Credit Analysts 815 $76,300 1.17 Financial Analysts 2,798 $94,600 1.01 Personal Financial Advisors 3,116 $107,300 1.33 Insurance Underwriters 905 $82,000 1.03 Financial Examiners 820 $73,900 1.74 411 $54,800 1.34 3,452 $86,000 1.22 Credit Counselors Loan Officers Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 217 $70,600 0.41 Tax Preparers 776 $38,000 0.98 Financial Specialists, All Other 1,251 $82,800 1.08 Bill and Account Collectors 3,706 $32,700 1.34 Billing and Posting Clerks 5,039 $37,100 1.09 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 15,943 $39,700 1.02 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,481 $39,800 0.99 Procurement Clerks 736 $39,000 1.15 Financial Clerks, All Other 444 $39,300 1.30 Brokerage Clerks 1,316 $46,000 2.39 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 369 $38,000 1.08 Loan Interviewers and Clerks Total Accounting 2,619 $40,200 1.27 72,579 $60,000 1.09 Source: JobsEQ.® Data as of four quarters ending June 30, 2017. Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding. *Occupation wages are as of 2016 and should be taken as the average for all Covered Employment.. 114    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — Information Technology Labor Pool ST. LOUIS MSA CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS EMPL AVG. ANNUAL WAGES* LOCATION QUOTIENT Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,317 $138,700 0.98 Computer and Information Research Scientists 149 $89,200 0.55 6,395 $93,700 1.15 TITLE Computer Systems Analysts Information Security Analysts 1,437 $89,100 1.52 Computer Programmers 3,406 $85,000 1.25 Software Developers, Applications 6,858 $99,200 0.88 Software Developers, Systems Software 3,174 $105,900 0.78 Web Developers 1,236 $67,900 0.84 Database Administrators 1,277 $91,300 1.15 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4,095 $84,300 1.14 Computer Network Architects 1,715 $98,800 1.11 Computer User Support Specialists 6,358 $50,100 1.12 Computer Network Support Specialists 2,426 $60,900 1.37 Computer Occupations, All Other 2,830 $84,400 1.13 246 $95,600 0.36 44,920 $87,900 1.04 Computer Hardware Engineers Total Information Technology Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — Legal Labor Pool ST. LOUIS MSA CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS TITLE Lawyers EMPL AVG. ANNUAL WAGES* LOCATION QUOTIENT 6,880 $118,200 0.96 Judicial Law Clerks 54 $52,600 0.46 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 99 $108,700 0.75 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 74 $49,500 1.06 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 156 $125,900 0.66 2,575 $50,000 1.01 Court Reporters Paralegals and Legal Assistants 120 $59,900 0.66 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 593 $45,200 0.92 380 $53,600 0.80 10,932 $91,600 0.94 Legal Support Workers, All Other Total Legal Occupations Source: JobsEQ.® Data as of four quarters ending June 30, 2017. Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding. *Occupation wages are as of 2016 and should be taken as the average for all Covered Employment.. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    115 Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — Executive Labor Pool ST. LOUIS MSA CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS TITLE Chief Executives General and Operations Managers Legislators EMPL AVG. ANNUAL WAGES* LOCATION QUOTIENT 3,111 $169,700 1.10 20,935 $117,200 1.02 516 $25,700 1.19 Advertising and Promotions Managers 253 $115,100 0.86 Marketing Managers 1,751 $144,300 0.84 Sales Managers 3,592 $146,700 1.00 614 $119,700 0.94 2,677 $91,900 1.07 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Administrative Services Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,317 $138,700 0.98 Financial Managers 5,430 $142,000 1.03 Industrial Production Managers 1,678 $105,100 1.07 Purchasing Managers 762 $142,300 1.11 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,142 $96,200 1.07 Compensation and Benefits Managers Human Resources Managers Training and Development Managers 164 $125,000 1.10 1,096 $123,800 0.88 276 $117,200 0.83 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,019 $58,200 0.51 Construction Managers 3,116 $107,100 0.85 Education Administrators, Preschool, Childcare Center/Program 578 $43,000 1.01 Education Administrators, Elementary/Secondary School 2,232 $98,100 1.05 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,358 $90,600 1.07 274 $73,300 0.79 Architectural and Engineering Managers Education Administrators, All Other 1,545 $144,800 0.96 Food Service Managers 2,654 $50,300 0.96 0.86 Funeral Service Managers 232 $55,500 Gaming Managers 56 $76,600 1.18 Lodging Managers 337 $46,600 0.72 3,109 $107,100 0.97 471 $118,900 0.93 Medical and Health Services Managers Natural Sciences Managers Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 99 $74,800 0.78 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2,781 $47,900 0.95 Social and Community Service Managers 1,076 $61,400 0.83 Emergency Management Directors Managers, All Other Total Management Occupations 61 $64,800 0.76 7,663 $106,900 0.85 78,978 $115,000 0.93 Source: JobsEQ. Data as of four quarters ending June 30, 2017. Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding. *Occupation wages are as of 2016 and should be taken as the average for all Covered Employment.. ® 116    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — Administrative Labor Pool ST. LOUIS MSA CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS TITLE EMPL AVG. ANNUAL WAGES* LOCATION QUOTIENT First-Line Supervisors of Office, Administrative Support Workers Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Telephone Operators Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Bill and Account Collectors Billing and Posting Clerks Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Gaming Cage Workers Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Procurement Clerks Tellers Financial Clerks, All Other Brokerage Clerks Correspondence Clerks Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Customer Service Representatives Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs File Clerks Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Library Assistants, Clerical Loan Interviewers and Clerks New Accounts Clerks Order Clerks Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Receptionists and Information Clerks Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Information and Record Clerks, All Other Cargo and Freight Agents Couriers and Messengers Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Meter Readers, Utilities Postal Service Clerks Postal Service Mail Carriers Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, Processing Machine Operators Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Stock Clerks and Order Fillers Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Legal Secretaries Medical Secretaries Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, Executive Computer Operators Data Entry Keyers Word Processors and Typists Desktop Publishers Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Office Clerks, General Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Proofreaders and Copy Markers Statistical Assistants Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other Total Office and Administrative Support Occupations 12,840 848 116 24 3,706 5,039 15,943 159 1,481 736 5,077 444 1,316 115 1,179 369 26,964 1,162 1,340 1,537 2,474 810 2,619 498 1,628 1,297 8,720 945 1,287 1,077 823 705 2,040 156 626 3,578 1,382 2,866 5,583 17,605 818 6,140 1,802 6,562 34,045 727 1,859 473 138 3,244 980 24,335 581 96 131 2,280 221,323 $58,200 $30,300 $42,600 $41,500 $32,700 $37,100 $39,700 $27,100 $39,800 $39,000 $27,400 $39,300 $46,000 $35,400 $33,900 $38,000 $35,900 $40,500 $35,900 $21,500 $31,200 $25,800 $40,200 $32,900 $33,700 $41,200 $25,600 $36,200 $41,100 $43,500 $30,500 $41,300 $43,900 $49,500 $46,100 $50,500 $48,900 $50,900 $35,300 $28,100 $28,100 $54,400 $45,400 $33,600 $35,100 $43,200 $30,500 $33,500 $52,100 $48,500 $31,100 $32,700 $32,100 $37,500 $40,600 $38,000 $37,100 0.95 1.00 1.11 0.95 1.34 1.09 1.02 0.89 0.99 1.15 1.13 1.30 2.39 1.76 1.07 1.08 1.08 0.94 1.08 0.69 1.41 0.95 1.27 1.31 0.97 1.02 0.91 0.67 0.86 1.27 0.95 0.90 1.08 0.47 0.84 1.19 1.16 0.96 0.89 0.95 1.16 1.01 1.03 1.26 1.53 1.62 1.01 0.64 0.99 1.25 1.15 0.87 1.06 0.70 1.08 1.09 1.07 Source: JobsEQ.® Data as of four quarters ending June 30, 2017. Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding. *Occupation wages are as of 2016 and should be taken as the average for all Covered Employment.. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    117 St. Louis was named one of the best cities for jobs in 2017 by Glassdoor.2 Evidence of St. Louis’ Ability to Recruit Talent to the Region Between 2000 and 2013, the St. Louis region attracted 37,000 people ages 25–34 with a bachelor’s degree. That is a 34 percent increase and one of the highest in the country.3 According to a just-released study by Software.org: the BSA Foundation Missouri’s software industry added approximately $7.1 billion in direct value to the 2016 U.S. gross domestic product, ranking in the top 20 nationally, and has more than 150,000 jobs in the software industry. The best evidence that information technology professionals are attracted to St. Louis is the growth in hiring of IT expertise in the region’s business sector. Nestlé USA centralized its IT operations in St. Louis. KPMG, Cushman & Wakefield, and Square all recently announced additions to their IT departments in St. Louis as well. Square has stated that the St. Louis office is their fastest-growing office in the world. Two additional standout examples of talent recruitment in St. Louis include Boeing and World Wide Technology (WWT). World Wide Technology WWT is the second fastest growing privately held company, and the largest minority-owned company in the U.S. In the past 10 years, WWT has added 3,000 employees and had a 348 percent increase in sales, going from $2.1 billion to $9.4 billion. Approximately 50% of WWT’s workforce is technical and the company has an abundant number of employees from the St. Louis region. Boeing In 2015, Boeing opened a new research and technology center in St. Louis with more than 700 engineers and technicians. This move followed Boeing’s announcement of major restructuring to shift engineering work out of Puget Sound and Southern California to new technology research centers established in St. Louis, Huntsville, Ala., and Charleston, S.C. Boeing projected saving more than $100 million a year by transferring 1,100 research engineering jobs from Seattle, and an additional 200 from the greater Los Angeles area. Boeing cited a cost comparison of $212,000 per head annually in pay and benefits from the West Coast, versus $152,000 at the newer engineering centers in Mo., Ala., and S.C. 2   “St. Louis among best cities for jobs in 2017” St. Louis Business Journal, Sept. 13, 2017.  3   “Brain Gain in America’s Shrinking Cities” Aaron M. Renn, Manhattan Institute Civic Report, No. 102, August 2015.  118    HUSTLE    ST. LOUIS  Recurring Sourcing Opportunities to Hire Relevant Workers Within the immediate 15-county metro area, St. Louis has a combined total of nearly 50 two- and four-year colleges and universities. A 2013 study from the Manhattan Institute found the number of people age 25 and older with a college degree or higher in St. Louis increased by 183,000 from 2000 to 2013 — a 42 percent increase. More detailed information about the individual educational institutions in and around St. Louis is included in the response to Question 6. Specific Opportunities to Hire Software Engineers The St. Louis region has a concentration of colleges and universities with nationally ranked computer science and engineering programs within a 300-mile radius. They add nearly 80,000 well-educated graduates to the labor pool every year in fields that align with Amazon’s needs: executive/management, accounting, administration, legal, and information technology. The following university programs produce the most graduates with degrees in information technology of all colleges and universities within the St. Louis MSA. Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville’s (SIUE) School of Engineering is one of the most comprehensive engineering schools in the St. Louis metropolitan region, offering professionally accredited engineering programs, including: ■ ■ ■ Computer Engineering – BS, Minor Computer Science – BA, BS, MS, Minor Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering – BS The School of Engineering at SIUE has graduated more than 4,500 students, and more than 60 percent of graduates have taken positions in the St. Louis Metro area. Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) awarded the first computer science PhD in the United States. The School of Computer Science and Engineering has 2,500 alumni and 299 undergraduate students, 80 graduate students, and 77 doctoral students. Undergraduate students can choose from the following degree programs: ■ ■ ■ ■ BS in Computer Science BS in Computer Engineering Second Major Minors Graduate students can select from the following degree programs: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering MS in Computer Science MS in Computer Engineering MEng in Computer Science & Engineering Certificate in Data Mining & Machine Learning Research areas include: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Computational Systems Biology Computer Engineering Cyber-Physical Systems & Sensing Graphics & Vision Human-Computer Interaction Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Networked Systems Parallel Computing Technology Theoretical Computer Science Webster University’s Computer Science degree program has produced over 1,100 graduates in information technology since 2014. Webster University graduates more IT professionals than any other college or university in the St. Louis region on an annual basis. Programs include: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Programming Operating Systems Cybersecurity Telecommunications Data Base Administration System Security Computer Mathematics & Logic Systems Analysis & Design Decision Support Degrees offered include: ■ ■ ■ ■ BS in Computer Science BS in Computer Science with emphasis in Cybersecurity BS in Computer Science with emphasis in Information Technology Minor in Computer Science RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    119 Beyond the annual pool of new college graduates, St. Louis also has a depth of talent employed by the area’s largest and fastest growing companies. St. Louis has 19 companies on the Fortune 1000 list, including Express Scripts, Emerson, Graybar, and Post Holdings. Five of the 10 fastest, and nine of the top 25 fastest-growing companies within St. Louis are technology-focused. The area’s largest privately held companies include tech-focused World Wide Technology and IT staffing company Rose International. Long-Term Thinking: IT Recruitment and Professional Development Firms & Services St. Louis is home to two women-owned, nationally recognized IT staffing firms that serve the tech talent needs of organizations around the country: KellyMitchell and Technology Partners. KellyMitchell is the 57th largest women-owned company in the U.S., with offices in 16 cities, and has earned key supplier awards from Target, Halliburton, and AT&T. Technology Partners provides any IT skill set needed by the nation’s largest companies from helpdesk to CIO — especially software developers — and has the largest pool of Java and .NET developers in the region. Among the companies served by Technology Partners for 10+ years: Monsanto, Mastercard, Enterprise Holdings, Wells Fargo, Express Scripts, Nestlé Purina, and Centene. IT staffing and technology solutions firm Rose International has long been a fixture on the list of largest privately held firms in St. Louis. It employs 300 in the area and recruits in 20 U.S. cities, as well as two locations in Delhi, India. St. Louis also is home to three of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” as ranked by Forbes in 2017 — Cejka Executive Search, Grant Cooper, and Hollander Horizon International.4 In addition, St. Louis hosts one of 31 chapters of the Society of Information Management (SIM). SIM was founded in 1969 to bring together IT leaders to share, network, and collaborate. Members advance the alignment of IT and business, the creation and sharing of best practices, the use of IT to bring to market valuable products and services, IT management and leadership skills development, the education of future IT leaders through their 4 “America’s Best Recruiting Firms 2017” Forbes, May 3, 2017. 120    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Regional Leadership Forum (RLF), the influence of university curricula and continuing education, coordination with the IT industry to shape its direction, and legislation/policy that stimulate innovation, economic development, healthy competition and IT job creation. SIM has special interest groups in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, IT procurement, and women in technology. St. Louis also hosts one of 45 chapters of the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA), a professional organization made up of African American IT professionals. Founded in 1977, members engage K-12 and college students to build a pipeline of diverse professionals in the STEM and digital technology fields. BDPA members benefit from programming designed to strengthen their confidence in the areas of: presentation skills, business acumen, relationship building, and building high performing teams. Partners for Customized Recruiting of Tech Talent Employers in the St. Louis metropolitan region have multiple potential partners to assist with talent recruitment and training. The following organizations often collaborate with large employers, working to recruit talent from the 15-county MSA. In Missouri, MoJobs is an innovative statewide online platform operated by the State of Missouri Department of Economic Development. MoJobs helps employers connect with skilled job seekers, hiring and recruiting events, customized training assistance, workforce certification, and other business services at no cost. MoJobs also manages a consulting arm and multiple incentive programs. PluggedIn is a career matchmaking platform that connects tech job seekers with high growth companies. They also partner with local community organizations and businesses to produce tech talent summits and career fairs. The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) offers job seekers and businesses, including tech companies, a variety of no-cost services related to employment, job training, and career advancement. SLATE collaborates with the Missouri State Department of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development, the City of St. Louis Mayor’s Office, and other partners to operate SLATE Missouri Career Centers. These centers connect employers to qualified professionals, and provide training and placement services for IT professionals. Unique Approaches for Recruiting Tech Talent SLATE has training partnerships with Npower, Midwest Cyber Center, Launch Code, St. Louis Community College, Ranken Technical College, and Thomson Reuters. Corporate partners include World Wide Technology, Cisco, Citi, Bank of America, Verizon, JP MorganChase, Service Now, Dell, Charter Spectrum, AT&T, TD Ameritrade, and Accenture. SLATE also manages apprenticeships in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, including: A+ certification, cybersecurity, and software developer/coding. Employers also can connect informally with regional talent at the Venture Café, located in the Cortex Innovation District. Venture Café is the region’s premier weekly, free networking event for engineers, scientists, developers, designers, investors, and more. The Cortex Innovation Community hosts more than 4,000 IT professionals. Similarly, downtown’s technology incubator and co-working space, T-REX, is home to 180 startups and 2,200 jobs. The Business Service Group of St. Louis County assists companies with their employment needs by pre-qualifying prospects for open positions. Services offered include customized career fairs and on-site recruitment. St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development operates the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. Services include customized recruiting at no charge, job fairs, and on-site recruiting. Illinois workNet serves the IL counties in the St. Louis MSA. The agency offers over 40 online resources for talent recruitment. Employers also can utilize Illinois workNet service finder or a Business Service Team (BST) of workforce partners trained to help employers with their needs. Recruitment services offered by BSTs include: workplace assessments, labor market information and economic snapshots, job posting and recruitment, candidate matching and referrals, pre-employment screening, job fairs, hiring benefits and tax incentives, state and federal resources for hiring unique applicants, and training opportunities. Better Weekdays is a St. Louis-based technology startup. Their flagship application, The Whether, creates the ideal conditions for employers to easily attract, engage, and hire millennials. At the University of Illinois, students interested in working in the Research Park, a techbased business environment encouraging collaboration between private enterprise and the university system, connect with employers through annual career fairs. Among the companies that successfully recruit tech students for Research Park operations: ADM, Ameren, and Yahoo. Scott Air Force Base is the largest employer in Illinois south of Springfield, and employs 13,000 workers (active duty, civilian, contract civilian, active Reserve, and Guard). Most significant are the 30,000 retirees who stay in the region after retiring. Active duty officers and enlisted are still in their 40s when they retire with full benefits, and most of these retirees have advanced degrees in cybersecurity, information assurance, and management. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    121 Inclusion in the Development of Tech Talent in St. Louis As the demographics in the United States shift to minority-majority by 2040, it is increasingly important to prepare diverse populations for careers in technical fields. The St. Louis region has a number of programs that are expanding the region’s pool of technical talent by engaging diverse populations. Big Idea: NPower NPower is a national program in six states and Canada that serves military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. NPower offers a free 22-week IT training and development program. The program prepares students to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, and pursue advanced coursework in cybersecurity, coding, and IT service management. The St. Louis location is on the campus of Harris-Stowe State University. Big Idea: Claim Academy Big Idea: LaunchCode LaunchCode was founded by Square CoFounder Jim McKelvey in St. Louis in 2014. This is an ambitious program focused on solving the nation’s tech talent gap. LaunchCode has helped train more than 900 people for tech careers with free, open, and inclusive classes that enrolled 2,576 people from around the country. LaunchCode intentionally recruits from underserved communities. Of those currently enrolled, 52 percent are female and 46 percent are people of color. LaunchCode’s main educational program, LC101, is a 20-week, part-time, free program that quickly and effectively prepares workers for coding jobs. In the summer of 2017, LC101 trained 300 people in the region to become software developers. In St. Louis, LaunchCode currently offers job-focused coding training at a rate of 500 people per year, with an expected graduation rate of 250 per year. Deliberately built to be efficient and scalable, LaunchCode is prepared to ramp up its classes to help Amazon fill staffing needs by training nearly 3,000 students per year. Big Idea: CoderGirl CoderGirl is a LaunchCode Education program. It is a year-long tech-training program consisting of two, six-month cycles. CoderGirl provides professional mentors from companies like Climate Corporation, Asynchrony, and World Wide Technology. Claim Academy is a St. Louis-based developer boot camp that offers 12-week classes in Full Stack Java and .NET/C# programming, as well as shorter classes in software development, technology, and career development. Claim Academy has a 95% placement rate, and graduates are currently employed, or are contracted with, Mastercard, Scottrade, Centene, Mercy, RGA, Daugherty Business Systems, and others. Claim Academy is an accredited and approved center for workforce development, as designated by the Missouri Workforce Development Board. Big Idea: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation In 2016, Harris-Stowe announced that an alliance of eight Missouri colleges and universities jointly received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program. Called MoLSAMP, the consortium consists of two historically black colleges: Harris-Stowe State University and Lincoln University; three major research institutions: the University of Missouri – Columbia, the University of Missouri – St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis; a regional comprehensive university: The University of Central Missouri; a highly selective liberal arts university: Truman State University; and the Center for Plant and Life Sciences at St. Louis Community College. The LSAMP program provides funding to alliances that implement comprehensive, evidence-based, innovative, and sustained strategies. This ultimately results in the graduation of well-prepared, highly qualified students from under-represented groups who pursue graduate studies or careers in STEM. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    123 The program assists universities and colleges in their efforts to significantly increase the number of students matriculating into and successfully completing high-quality degree programs in STEM disciplines, in order to diversify the STEM workforce. Particular emphasis is placed on transforming undergraduate STEM education through innovative, evidence-based recruitment and retention strategies, and relevant educational experiences in support of racial and ethnic groups historically under-represented in STEM disciplines: African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders. By 2021, MoLSAMP aims to double the number of under-represented minority STEM graduates in Missouri each year. Big Idea: Harris-Stowe State University Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) is the only HBCU in the Metro area with an African-American enrollment of approximately 83 percent. HSSU is a top producer of graduates in STEM disciplines, and the university continues to expand programs and increase enrollment to meet the workforce needs of area employers. Harris-Stowe ranked No. 1 in Missouri in granting degrees in mathematics and statistics to AfricanAmericans, according to Missouri Department of Higher Education and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a newsmagazine that has ranked institutions conferring the most degrees to minority students for the past 30 years. Harris-Stowe State University Pipeline for Professions Aligned with Amazon 2012 Accounting Business Administration 2013 2014 Information Sciences/Computer Tech. Relevant Amazon Degree Enrollment 124    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 2016 2017–2022 73 66 65 57 58 319 325 283 259 301 287 1455 1 6 7 Finance Total Enrollment 2015 67 53 49 51 42 262 1484 1298 1280 1390 1464 6916 2043 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    125 $138,700 $142,000 $105,100 $142,300 3,317 5,430 1,678 Computer and Information Systems Managers Financial Managers Industrial Production Managers $117,200 $58,200 $107,100 $43,000 164 1,096 276 4,019 3,116 578 Compensation and Benefits Managers Human Resources Managers Training and Development Managers Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Construction Managers Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators, Postsecondary $55,500 $76,600 2,654 232 Food Service Managers Funeral Service Managers $73,300 $74,800 $47,900 $61,400 99 2,781 1,076 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Managers, All Other Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products $65,500 98 $61,200 $30,500 106 1,602 $106,900 $64,800 7,663 61 $118,900 471 Natural Sciences Managers Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Social and Community Service Managers Emergency Management Directors $107,100 3,109 Medical and Health Services Managers $46,600 56 337 Gaming Managers Lodging Managers $50,300 $144,800 274 1,545 Education Administrators, All Other 1,358 Architectural and Engineering Managers $98,100 $90,600 2,232 $123,800 $125,000 $96,200 762 1,142 Purchasing Managers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $91,900 $119,700 614 $146,700 2,677 Sales Managers $115,100 $144,300 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 3,592 Marketing Managers $25,700 $117,200 $169,700 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Administrative Services Managers 253 1,751 Advertising and Promotions Managers 516 20,935 3,111 EMPL Legislators General and Operations Managers Chief Executives TITLE CURRENT 1.36 0.80 0.48 0.85 0.76 0.83 0.95 0.78 0.93 0.97 0.72 1.18 0.86 0.96 0.96 0.79 1.07 1.05 1.01 0.85 0.51 0.83 0.88 1.10 1.07 1.11 1.07 1.03 0.98 1.07 0.94 1.00 0.84 0.86 1.19 1.02 1.10 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 63 2 4 41 2 33 31 2 7 56 5 2 1 36 30 3 14 23 7 52 20 4 17 4 25 12 38 99 64 60 5 67 29 6 0 363 29 UNEMPL 3.8% 2.1% 3.7% 0.5% 2.9% 2.9% 1.1% 1.6% 1.5% 1.7% 1.6% 2.7% 0.6% 1.3% 1.9% 1.1% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.6% 0.5% 1.5% 1.5% 2.6% 2.1% 1.6% 2.2% 1.8% 1.9% 2.2% 0.8% 1.8% 1.6% 2.1% n/a 1.7% 0.9% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 109 5 -17 -16 0 158 131 0 -60 169 18 -11 -6 179 56 -10 68 17 6 178 152 10 58 8 80 39 83 238 205 131 32 167 104 21 -2 1,316 134 EMPL TOTAL 1.4% 1.0% -2.9% 0.0% 0.1% 3.2% 1.0% -0.1% -2.4% 1.1% 1.1% -3.7% -0.5% 1.4% 0.7% -0.7% 1.0% 0.2% 0.2% 1.2% 0.8% 0.7% 1.1% 1.0% 1.5% 1.1% 1.0% 0.9% 1.3% 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% 1.8% -0.1% 1.3% 0.9% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.2% 0.2% -2.4% 0.0% 0.2% 3.2% 0.8% -0.3% 0.0% 1.0% 1.9% 0.9% 4.1% 0.7% 0.8% 3.2% 1.6% -0.3% 1.3% 2.0% 1.8% 0.2% -1.9% 0.5% 0.0% 2.2% 1.0% 0.9% 0.6% 0.6% 1.1% 2.3% 0.6% 1.6% 1.8% 1.6% 2.0% 1.3% 0.9% 1.5% 2.5% 1.7% 1.7% 1.8% 2.1% 2.0% 0.3% 2.0% 1.3% USA -0.8% 1.2% 2.2% -0.2% 0.3% 0.5% 0.3% 1.2% 0.2% 1.2% 1.3% 1.2% 1.5% 1.3% 1.5% 1.0% 2.4% 1.2% 1.3% 1.2% 1.7% 1.6% 0.0% 1.6% 0.8% MISSOURI AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 12 4 0 517 7 5 142 0 58 538 26 2 6 493 69 14 190 14 22 60 10 22 55 14 75 70 70 657 151 2 67 363 538 3 0 431 26 590 24 50 4,534 8 296 907 39 101 814 98 9 154 832 430 88 424 670 170 682 2,413 88 368 38 270 177 542 1,356 410 487 213 875 437 82 107 5,448 627 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 62 0 -5 134 1 68 223 -32 -12 279 6 -3 -5 -3 -57 -5 53 29 10 25 -426 -1 43 0 -38 -30 -144 24 296 47 2 -20 62 -5 -34 202 -240 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.4% 0.0% -0.5% 0.2% 0.1% 0.6% 0.8% -3.9% -0.3% 0.9% 0.2% -0.5% -0.2% 0.0% -0.4% -0.2% 0.4% 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% -1.1% 0.0% 0.4% 0.0% -0.3% -0.4% -0.9% 0.0% 0.9% 0.2% 0.0% -0.1% 0.3% -0.2% -0.7% 0.1% -0.8% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 126    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 2,515 4,880 Cost Estimators Human Resources Specialists $72,900 $86,000 820 411 3,452 Financial Examiners Credit Counselors $105,900 $67,900 3,406 6,858 3,174 1,236 1,277 4,095 Computer Programmers Software Developers, Applications Software Developers, Systems Software Web Developers Database Administrators Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,300 $91,300 $99,200 $85,000 $89,100 1,437 $93,700 $89,200 Information Security Analysts Computer and Information Research Scientists $82,800 $38,000 6,395 149 Financial Specialists, All Other $70,600 $73,900 $82,000 Computer Systems Analysts 776 1,251 Tax Preparers 217 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Loan Officers $54,800 905 $107,300 3,116 Insurance Underwriters $94,600 $76,300 Personal Financial Advisors 815 Credit Analysts 2,798 442 Budget Analysts $60,100 $75,700 $72,700 $67,900 $63,400 $66,100 $53,600 $53,600 $82,300 $75,500 $65,000 $46,300 $63,000 $69,100 $63,200 Financial Analysts 799 12,686 Accountants and Auditors Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 8,560 Business Operations Specialists, All Other Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,717 767 Fundraisers 5,662 826 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 1,032 Management Analysts Training and Development Specialists 1,717 5,591 Logisticians 1,110 Labor Relations Specialists 2 2,248 Compliance Officers Farm Labor Contractors 158 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $73,500 $71,800 $62,700 2,972 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 2,942 EMPL Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators TITLE CURRENT 1.14 1.15 0.84 0.78 0.88 1.25 1.52 1.15 0.55 1.08 0.98 0.41 1.22 1.34 1.74 1.03 1.33 1.01 1.17 0.85 1.11 1.02 0.96 1.05 1.07 1.00 1.11 0.96 0.76 1.24 1.52 0.23 0.98 1.24 0.90 1.07 1.15 1.08 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 82 27 43 54 110 150 27 172 5 62 64 13 82 8 27 14 34 51 11 18 21 320 287 153 71 30 25 36 201 52 37 0 195 82 29 2 65 110 UNEMPL 1.9% 2.0% 3.3% 1.6% 1.6% 4.2% 1.9% 2.6% 3.1% 4.7% 7.5% 4.4% 2.3% 2.0% 3.2% 1.5% 1.1% 1.8% 1.3% 3.8% 2.5% 2.4% 3.2% 2.6% 2.5% 3.7% 3.0% 3.4% 3.4% 3.0% 3.2% n/a 3.8% 3.2% 1.2% 1.5% 2.1% 3.6% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 238 45 61 247 541 302 88 426 -11 51 41 -32 -77 21 58 34 268 213 20 12 90 704 269 475 113 25 30 55 358 121 -159 0 294 248 59 10 283 154 EMPL TOTAL 1.2% 0.7% 1.0% 1.6% 1.7% 1.9% 1.3% 1.4% -1.4% 0.8% 1.1% -2.7% -0.4% 1.0% 1.5% 0.8% 1.8% 1.6% 0.5% 0.6% 2.4% 1.1% 0.6% 1.8% 0.9% 0.7% 0.7% 1.1% 1.3% 1.5% -2.6% 6.0% 1.3% 2.1% 0.5% 1.3% 2.0% 1.1% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 2.0% 1.5% 1.6% 3.3% 3.2% 3.1% 2.4% 2.6% 1.7% 1.0% 1.7% -1.5% -0.2% 0.9% 1.4% -0.4% 0.9% 1.5% 0.3% 0.8% 1.3% 1.5% 1.2% 2.3% 1.3% 0.7% 0.9% 1.2% 2.6% 2.2% -2.5% 0.6% 1.1% 2.7% 0.8% -0.1% 1.5% 1.4% MISSOURI 1.7% 1.2% USA 2.0% 2.1% 2.6% 2.4% 3.4% 2.9% 2.3% 2.5% 1.8% 1.2% 1.1% -0.9% 1.3% 1.4% 1.0% 1.5% 1.2% 1.7% 1.3% 0.7% 1.8% 1.7% 1.5% 2.4% 1.9% 0.6% 1.7% 2.0% 1.9% 1.4% -0.7% 1.7% 1.9% 3.2% 1.2% 2.0% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 889 242 461 17 915 31 411 308 108 99 80 19 147 4 25 33 85 255 31 34 24 548 342 153 154 55 8 33 777 50 8 0 776 52 60 20 139 103 523 268 216 418 1,103 764 179 881 17 116 255 90 586 68 262 218 1,049 606 379 103 186 3,630 989 744 685 168 121 132 1,003 221 279 0 1,327 692 334 55 741 818 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 9 49 251 162 761 -450 124 826 3 -17 -34 -35 104 27 38 -124 692 72 8 -14 77 502 -121 616 14 -12 28 40 466 -81 -172 0 -94 78 -31 -6 28 -157 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.0% 0.4% 1.9% 0.5% 1.1% -1.4% 0.8% 1.2% 0.2% -0.1% -0.4% -1.8% 0.3% 0.6% 0.5% -1.5% 2.0% 0.3% 0.1% -0.3% 0.9% 0.4% -0.1% 1.0% 0.1% -0.2% 0.3% 0.4% 0.8% -0.5% -1.7% 0.2% -0.2% 0.3% -0.1% -0.4% 0.1% -0.5% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    127 191 973 995 264 579 113 179 577 Petroleum Engineers Architectural and Civil Drafters Electrical and Electronics Drafters Mechanical Drafters Drafters, All Other Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians Civil Engineering Technicians $48,800 $68,900 $50,800 $55,100 $62,400 $50,900 $78,300 $142,500 $102,700 78 Engineers, All Other $89,200 $99,900 39 $97,800 2,302 302 Materials Engineers $96,800 Mechanical Engineers Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Nuclear Engineers 55 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $91,600 Environmental Engineers Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Industrial Engineers $99,800 $101,800 2,764 1,199 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $80,100 1,820 Electrical Engineers $81,800 $95,600 $96,600 246 Computer Hardware Engineers 264 2,454 Civil Engineers $93,400 $79,300 $75,000 $77,600 420 59 13 390 1,107 Aerospace Engineers Agricultural Engineers Chemical Engineers $108,600 391 Surveyors Biomedical Engineers $61,300 43 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $71,300 208 Landscape Architects $82,400 1,084 $75,000 $56,600 $77,800 $81,800 $102,200 $93,000 $84,400 $60,900 $50,100 $98,800 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 4 14 376 Statisticians Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 808 Operations Research Analysts Mathematical Technicians 19 Mathematicians Computer Occupations, All Other 175 2,426 2,830 Computer Network Support Specialists Actuaries 1,715 6,358 Computer User Support Specialists EMPL Computer Network Architects TITLE CURRENT 0.88 1.54 0.75 0.97 1.00 1.08 0.81 0.60 0.46 0.58 0.88 1.23 0.57 1.17 1.09 0.84 0.96 1.04 0.36 0.91 1.24 0.27 0.68 1.63 0.94 0.40 0.92 0.93 0.83 0.72 1.08 0.77 0.73 0.89 1.13 1.37 1.12 1.11 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 27 4 7 35 20 67 21 3 1 1 24 8 1 63 8 11 29 30 9 48 12 2 0 16 15 3 5 18 0 0 4 19 0 0 89 90 230 15 UNEMPL 4.5% 2.5% 6.1% 5.7% 7.1% 6.3% 2.1% 1.7% 1.6% 3.0% 1.0% 2.6% 1.0% 2.2% 2.9% 2.4% 2.3% 1.6% 3.2% 1.9% 2.9% 2.4% n/a 1.4% 3.7% 5.1% 2.2% 1.6% n/a n/a 1.0% 2.2% n/a n/a 3.0% 3.6% 3.5% 0.8% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 21 11 7 42 13 68 35 9 -11 2 78 -3 5 221 10 22 -52 9 -3 122 10 -4 1 105 21 2 11 46 0 0 -2 45 -3 18 99 101 376 88 EMPL TOTAL 0.7% 1.3% 1.3% 1.5% 1.0% 1.4% 0.7% 1.0% -2.7% 1.1% 0.7% -0.2% 1.8% 1.7% 0.8% 1.1% -0.8% 0.1% -0.2% 1.0% 0.5% -1.1% 1.0% 2.0% 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% 0.9% 0.5% 0.1% -0.1% 1.1% -3.1% 2.2% 0.7% 0.9% 1.2% 1.1% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.1% 1.8% 2.0% 1.7% 2.0% 2.9% 1.5% 1.6% -1.2% 0.7% 1.7% 1.1% 3.6% 2.4% 1.5% 1.8% 1.7% 1.9% 4.8% 1.7% 1.1% 1.8% 1.6% 2.1% 2.2% 2.2% 2.6% 3.1% 2.6% 0.5% 1.2% 1.9% -0.7% 2.3% 1.7% 1.6% 2.1% 2.3% MISSOURI 2.1% USA 0.8% 0.3% 2.0% 1.2% 1.2% 2.3% 0.8% -1.0% -0.6% -1.5% 1.1% 0.4% 1.2% 1.0% 1.4% 1.4% 0.0% 0.8% 1.4% 1.3% 0.8% 1.0% 0.8% 0.3% 1.5% 1.6% 2.2% 2.2% 2.1% 0.4% 1.6% 2.0% -0.2% 1.3% 1.6% 1.7% 2.3% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 6 10 2 93 5 13 101 0 4 1 186 6 0 77 20 12 1 108 0 52 31 1 6 14 14 31 6 55 0 0 51 54 0 34 1,866 5 1,528 55 142 51 11 97 31 125 205 43 16 10 772 113 17 843 77 120 251 422 48 708 104 17 3 253 120 14 45 223 3 1 72 176 3 49 420 314 819 213 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -2 -12 -10 -73 -5 -64 -31 -6 -4 0 2 -13 2 -125 -2 25 -89 -71 9 85 -31 8 0 -141 -19 9 6 61 1 0 96 166 3 24 -19 -21 334 12 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.0% -0.7% -0.9% -1.3% -0.2% -0.7% -0.3% -0.3% -0.5% 0.1% 0.0% -0.4% 0.3% -0.5% -0.1% 0.6% -0.8% -0.4% 0.4% 0.3% -0.8% 1.3% -0.1% -1.4% -0.5% 1.9% 0.3% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 2.3% 1.9% 1.4% 1.3% -0.1% -0.1% 0.5% 0.1% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 128    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 41 113 Hydrologists Physical Scientists, All Other $72,800 $70,500 19 122 42 8 20 Sociologists Urban and Regional Planners Anthropologists and Archeologists Geographers Historians $51,200 $62,100 $55,500 $79,500 110 Psychologists, All Other $87,700 14 $67,500 $48,200 $94,700 $82,600 $70,200 $62,500 $55,200 $85,700 $74,700 $79,600 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 1,165 111 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 447 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 165 76 Materials Scientists 105 941 Chemists Survey Researchers 66 Economists $102,100 124 $90,900 Physicists $66,100 $55,700 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 42 Epidemiologists $49,600 $50,600 $92,600 36 11 118 Conservation Scientists Foresters $61,000 $85,000 60 158 Biological Scientists, All Other Life Scientists, All Other 102 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $65,800 Astronomers 166 Microbiologists $87,300 1,343 270 Biochemists and Biophysicists $64,700 $66,400 $61,100 $41,500 $59,100 $53,900 $68,200 $41,400 $56,100 $59,000 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 110 129 19 Soil and Plant Scientists 475 Surveying and Mapping Technicians Animal Scientists Food Scientists and Technologists 394 671 Industrial Engineering Technicians 558 128 Environmental Engineering Technicians Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 108 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 703 Electro-Mechanical Technicians EMPL Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians TITLE CURRENT 0.72 0.72 0.71 0.40 0.61 0.72 0.78 0.82 0.81 0.74 0.55 0.69 0.38 0.56 0.98 1.17 0.73 0.76 0.58 0.75 1.20 0.76 0.39 0.63 0.50 0.62 0.79 0.89 0.87 0.75 0.67 0.90 0.84 0.92 1.20 0.83 0.81 0.57 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 2 1 3 6 0 2 0 16 8 2 3 1 2 11 1 20 1 6 0 2 12 1 0 2 4 4 4 5 7 5 1 36 22 12 19 5 3 24 UNEMPL 8.0% 7.8% 6.5% 4.0% n/a 2.0% n/a 1.3% 6.7% 1.3% 2.7% 2.1% 1.7% 2.2% 1.5% 2.1% 2.1% 4.1% n/a 2.6% 0.8% 1.4% n/a 1.2% 2.4% 3.0% 2.0% 1.8% 5.0% 3.8% 3.4% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 2.8% 3.9% 2.8% 3.2% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 2 0 9 2 5 1 1 64 37 20 -14 1 5 15 -6 -9 -6 -24 -3 2 -208 -2 -1 -7 -22 -8 -14 -49 -9 0 0 24 -3 12 32 7 2 -7 EMPL TOTAL 1.7% -1.1% 5.2% 0.4% 5.9% 0.1% 2.2% 1.1% 9.0% 2.6% -2.3% 0.4% 1.0% 0.7% -1.5% -0.2% -1.7% -3.5% -5.3% 0.7% -2.8% -1.1% -0.6% -1.1% -2.5% -1.5% -1.6% -3.3% -1.3% 0.0% -0.2% 1.0% -0.1% 0.6% 1.0% 1.1% 0.4% -0.2% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.3% 0.5% 4.8% 0.8% 3.4% 0.7% 3.0% 1.2% 6.4% 3.2% -0.4% 1.6% 2.3% 1.7% 1.0% 0.9% 1.1% -0.5% -1.1% 0.7% -0.7% -0.3% -0.1% -0.6% 0.2% -0.3% 0.3% -0.5% 0.6% 0.8% 1.4% 2.2% 1.2% 1.8% 2.3% 2.9% 3.0% 3.0% MISSOURI USA 0.8% 0.7% 1.3% 0.9% 1.2% 1.5% 1.1% 2.0% 2.4% 1.2% 0.2% 1.3% 0.5% 1.5% 1.3% 1.2% 1.5% 1.0% 0.8% 1.4% 1.7% 1.0% 0.1% 0.4% 0.8% 0.7% 1.4% 1.6% 1.5% 2.1% 1.5% 1.3% 0.8% 1.1% 0.8% 1.7% 0.2% 0.2% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 5 11 2 3 4 3 2 28 27 3 31 0 1 23 0 84 0 0 5 6 180 2 0 6 32 4 7 11 5 9 7 20 35 3 2 6 9 11 2 1 5 21 2 35 5 368 11 54 10 12 32 141 14 202 13 21 2 19 417 14 20 50 46 28 49 80 53 34 8 57 137 94 178 28 22 158 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -1 -1 -1 1 -1 9 1 180 1 -1 -7 1 4 21 -3 -70 1 3 0 1 45 1 0 0 -7 -2 -4 2 1 -3 0 -50 -35 -15 -60 6 -6 -52 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.3% -0.6% -0.1% 0.1% -0.3% 0.8% 0.9% 1.4% 0.1% -0.1% -0.6% 0.2% 0.4% 0.5% -0.5% -0.8% 0.2% 0.2% -0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% -0.5% -0.2% -0.2% 0.1% 0.1% -0.3% -0.1% -1.1% -0.6% -0.4% -0.9% 0.4% -0.6% -0.8% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    129 $52,200 2,885 603 675 2,297 1,555 873 Social and Human Service Assistants Community Health Workers Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Clergy Directors, Religious Activities and Education Religious Workers, All Other $43,800 $49,500 74 156 2,575 120 593 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Paralegals and Legal Assistants Court Reporters Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,200 $59,900 $50,000 $125,900 $108,700 99 $52,600 54 $118,200 $31,400 $35,700 $43,600 $43,300 $38,800 $29,800 $41,400 $45,300 $52,600 $38,900 $48,400 $39,500 $35,100 $39,800 $42,100 $47,400 $49,800 $39,000 Judicial Law Clerks Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 6,880 755 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Lawyers 467 535 1,050 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Social Workers, All Other 1,830 Health Educators 2,890 129 Counselors, All Other Healthcare Social Workers 1,265 Rehabilitation Counselors Child, Family, and School Social Workers 293 2,390 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 1,422 877 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Marriage and Family Therapists 973 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Mental Health Counselors 55 Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,700 $57,800 83 $65,300 $42,700 Nuclear Technicians $40,000 25 Geological and Petroleum Technicians $48,700 168 69 Chemical Technicians $57,600 $38,800 196 689 Biological Technicians $67,800 $94,200 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Social Science Research Assistants Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Forensic Science Technicians 177 597 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 38 225 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other EMPL Political Scientists TITLE CURRENT 0.92 0.66 1.01 0.66 1.06 0.75 0.46 0.96 1.90 1.29 1.17 0.73 1.14 0.85 1.03 0.98 0.87 0.93 1.18 1.05 0.42 1.18 0.99 0.70 1.00 0.93 1.47 0.18 0.59 0.64 0.54 0.35 0.47 1.11 0.85 0.65 0.67 0.51 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 5 3 35 1 0 1 4 28 1 1 3 18 12 59 18 5 7 9 13 33 2 18 15 3 22 9 46 6 8 12 8 1 2 19 36 6 15 2 UNEMPL 0.8% 2.4% 1.3% 0.5% n/a 0.5% 5.8% 0.4% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 2.5% 2.0% 2.0% 2.1% 0.9% 1.3% 0.8% 0.7% 1.1% 1.2% 1.4% 1.0% 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% 4.6% 7.8% 7.8% 5.6% 4.4% 3.8% 3.2% 2.7% 5.6% 2.9% 6.2% 4.9% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 2 -10 45 -5 9 -7 -2 63 -44 -81 -100 68 75 452 -20 38 22 126 276 188 5 216 151 28 22 99 37 -5 -2 8 30 -1 3 -6 -91 0 11 4 EMPL TOTAL 0.1% -1.6% 0.3% -0.6% 2.7% -1.4% -0.6% 0.2% -1.0% -1.0% -0.8% 2.1% 2.7% 3.5% -0.5% 1.5% 1.0% 2.6% 3.3% 1.4% 0.8% 3.8% 2.3% 2.0% 0.2% 2.4% 0.8% -1.6% -0.4% 0.8% 4.0% -0.4% 0.9% -0.2% -2.8% 0.0% 1.0% 2.3% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA -0.4% -2.8% 0.4% -0.9% 2.1% -1.1% -1.0% 0.3% -0.4% -0.3% -0.2% 2.1% 2.8% 3.7% -0.9% 1.1% 1.0% 2.5% 3.1% 1.4% 0.9% 3.4% 2.3% 1.9% 0.2% 2.2% 1.3% -0.3% -0.3% 2.7% 2.8% -1.5% 1.9% 0.9% 0.0% 0.7% 1.2% 2.1% MISSOURI USA 0.6% 0.0% 0.4% 0.2% 1.6% -0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 2.4% 3.0% 3.4% 0.4% 2.2% 1.6% 2.8% 3.5% 1.7% 1.6% 3.2% 2.3% 2.6% 0.8% 2.3% 1.3% -0.4% 0.7% 1.7% 1.4% -0.9% -1.8% 0.9% 1.6% 1.3% 0.7% 0.6% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 14 2 141 0 0 0 4 67 0 16 29 4 3 390 6 12 0 155 26 106 9 4 101 5 39 17 135 15 2 10 1 4 1 8 12 114 1 1 167 29 540 23 12 15 12 1,255 137 395 482 123 147 549 158 103 117 255 454 715 28 273 325 56 518 202 487 23 42 86 71 8 25 200 156 72 28 4 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -36 15 34 -8 4 -12 -6 23 -15 -31 -18 38 65 242 -13 39 -2 161 215 160 11 44 239 49 70 169 18 -7 16 9 1 -1 1 -54 -2 -5 -12 -4 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.6% 1.2% 0.1% -0.5% 0.6% -1.3% -1.3% 0.0% -0.2% -0.2% -0.1% 0.5% 1.0% 0.8% -0.2% 0.7% -0.1% 1.4% 1.1% 0.5% 0.8% 0.3% 1.6% 1.6% 0.3% 1.8% 0.2% -1.4% 1.8% 0.4% 0.0% -0.4% 0.1% -0.8% 0.0% -0.3% -0.5% -1.0% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 130    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 41 96 38 78 91 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $57,000 1,283 71 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 1,105 Graduate Teaching Assistants 19 278 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 193 166 History Teachers, Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 199 528 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 95 838 $127,700 175 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $72,100 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $68,700 33 129 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Law Teachers, Postsecondary $52,600 $62,700 $69,100 $36,200 $46,600 $68,700 $56,400 $62,400 $64,900 $75,800 $55,700 $73,000 517 569 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $163,900 $53,000 $64,900 $76,800 $80,900 $80,400 $91,200 $80,300 $70,700 $91,800 $76,900 $71,400 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 107 2,901 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 48 87 167 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $72,600 9 303 $84,400 466 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $91,100 $92,400 55 26 $85,900 246 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 119 $101,800 66 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 0.87 $94,700 310 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 0.54 $88,200 264 1.26 0.44 0.66 0.86 1.37 0.86 0.73 0.82 0.79 0.96 0.85 1.11 0.96 0.71 1.08 1.03 1.72 0.82 0.37 0.90 0.75 0.67 0.76 0.90 0.70 0.73 0.78 0.87 1.03 0.54 0.70 0.93 0.68 0.91 0.89 0.80 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,400 $53,600 643 LOCATION QUOTIENT 380 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Business Teachers, Postsecondary EMPL Legal Support Workers, All Other TITLE CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 27 2 0 21 6 4 4 11 4 18 2 3 3 1 12 11 53 2 1 6 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 0 10 1 5 1 7 6 14 7 UNEMPL 2.1% 2.0% n/a 1.8% 2.1% 2.2% 2.1% 2.0% 2.1% 2.0% 1.8% 1.8% 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.0% 1.8% 1.5% 2.3% 2.0% 1.9% 2.1% 2.1% 1.9% 2.0% 2.0% 1.8% 2.0% 1.9% n/a 2.1% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 2.0% 2.1% 2.1% 1.8% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 -158 -4 -1 85 23 2 2 -29 -4 21 4 18 -12 1 30 -13 135 -11 0 7 6 0 5 5 1 3 2 3 -2 1 -1 1 11 5 -25 -10 10 -7 EMPL TOTAL -2.3% -1.1% -1.5% 1.6% 1.8% 0.2% 0.2% -1.1% -0.4% 0.5% 1.0% 2.2% -2.4% -0.3% -0.4% 0.8% 0.9% 0.1% 0.2% -0.5% -0.1% 0.3% 0.4% 1.1% 0.3% -1.3% 0.4% 0.4% -0.6% 0.4% -0.8% -0.1% 0.2% 0.5% 0.0% 0.4% 0.5% 0.2% 0.3% 0.4% 0.2% -0.1% 0.5% 0.0% 0.3% 0.3% 0.6% -0.5% -0.5% -0.1% -0.2% MISSOURI -1.7% 1.1% -0.5% 1.0% -2.0% -0.1% 0.5% 1.0% -0.3% 1.1% 1.3% 0.5% 0.7% 1.0% 0.3% -0.4% 1.3% 0.0% 0.3% 0.9% 1.6% -1.5% -0.8% 0.3% -0.4% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA USA -1.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.8% 0.7% 0.5% 1.0% 0.4% 0.6% 0.9% 0.8% 0.9% 0.1% 0.7% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.3% 0.5% 0.7% 0.7% 0.5% 0.7% 0.8% 0.9% 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 37 11 1 3 4 1 5 8 3 73 1 1 2 3 1 8 142 0 0 10 3 0 1 5 0 2 1 7 2 1 16 8 1 4 9 13 72 5 219 12 2 198 46 29 34 95 34 150 18 32 25 6 92 83 510 20 9 53 21 5 16 12 7 17 8 31 15 1 83 9 46 11 55 47 112 83 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 7 4 -3 13 17 9 12 31 11 51 10 29 19 1 28 68 421 13 5 34 6 2 5 8 2 10 2 18 5 0 53 2 23 5 37 11 31 -21 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.1% 0.6% -1.8% 0.1% 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% 1.5% 1.4% 0.4% 0.5% 1.2% 1.4% 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% 0.5% 0.6% 0.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.2% 1.1% 0.3% 0.9% 0.7% 1.1% 0.4% 0.5% -0.6% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    131 0.97 0.91 $57,500 $59,000 1,026 12,200 5,282 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/ Technical Education Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/ Technical Education Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $48,700 $59,100 584 1,055 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $39,800 3,093 4,300 3,652 Substitute Teachers Teachers and Instructors, All Other 758 Interior Designers 146 Fashion Designers 603 364 Commercial and Industrial Designers 2,594 94 Artists and Related Workers, All Other Graphic Designers 449 Multimedia Artists and Animators Floral Designers 77 703 200 670 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other Art Directors Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 9,895 Teacher Assistants Craft Artists 1,124 75 Instructional Coordinators 775 Library Technicians Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists 40 $41,500 997 Farm and Home Management Advisors $60,200 696 Museum Technicians and Conservators Librarians $61,000 $52,600 $28,100 $69,600 $62,600 $53,200 $65,700 $35,900 $27,500 $118,900 $37,000 $26,900 $54,700 $49,500 $65,500 $37,100 $65,800 106 Curators $55,000 61 Archivists $33,600 $26,500 $47,100 $45,900 86 319 Special Education Teachers, All Other Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors Self-Enrichment Education Teachers $68,900 $36,300 261 1,113 $61,600 551 Special Education Teachers, Preschool Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,300 $55,000 102 8,513 $51,500 1.03 1.21 1.03 1.16 0.60 0.94 0.81 0.72 0.84 0.79 0.96 0.69 0.89 0.81 0.50 0.74 0.97 0.89 5.27 0.82 0.91 1.06 0.81 0.94 0.52 0.23 0.91 0.73 0.68 0.93 0.79 0.98 1.01 0.76 1.06 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $28,900 $70,300 1,671 LOCATION QUOTIENT 4,318 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education EMPL Postsecondary Teachers, All Other TITLE CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 22 76 26 3 10 4 9 5 2 15 25 364 38 2 2 57 19 19 3 2 93 143 65 14 2 18 10 21 5 7 100 2 114 253 22 120 36 UNEMPL 2.9% 2.8% 4.1% 2.3% 2.6% 3.7% 2.0% 2.3% 1.9% 2.1% 3.5% 3.5% 3.1% 4.1% 2.6% 6.8% 1.8% 2.7% 2.8% 2.4% 2.5% 3.1% 2.0% 3.9% 1.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.7% 1.7% 1.2% 1.1% 2.2% 2.1% 2.0% 2.1% 2.7% 2.0% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 89 109 -70 8 29 1 20 6 3 11 2.5% 0.9% -2.2% 1.2% 1.7% 0.1% 0.9% 0.6% 0.7% 0.3% -0.8% 0.3% 137 -28 -0.3% 1.5% 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% -0.2% -0.2% 0.1% -0.4% 0.3% -0.3% -1.3% 0.7% 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 2.6% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 0.4% -0.6% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 2.5% 0.4% -1.3% 1.0% 1.4% 0.2% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% -0.1% -0.2% 0.5% 0.2% 1.0% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.6% 1.4% 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.6% -0.2% 1.1% 0.5% 0.3% 0.4% 2.9% 0.2% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% -0.3% MISSOURI USA 2.2% 1.1% -0.5% 1.0% 1.7% 0.9% 2.1% 1.4% 1.2% 1.1% 0.7% 0.8% 1.0% 1.0% 0.7% 1.0% 0.9% 1.5% 1.7% 1.6% 1.7% 0.8% 2.3% 0.9% 1.3% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 2.2% 0.3% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.7% 1.3% 0.4% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 -16 3 1 11 11 -9 -1 0 -66 71 -51 -22 3 12 3 14 32 2 62 1 43 82 8 88 -50 EMPL TOTAL FORECAST 18 100 8 1 8 8 5 0 0 13 0 68 36 0 3 4 10 3 1 0 178 36 49 10 14 14 6 7 9 2 51 1 47 41 6 247 6 239 777 257 55 110 35 172 75 31 297 70 2,315 109 3 9 340 170 216 38 20 736 897 782 64 16 201 106 209 54 117 1,991 16 1,131 2,550 286 1,200 267 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -5 -129 -63 -9 -8 -3 5 -4 -2 -16 23 172 13 3 2 -3 -39 11 3 1 148 91 359 4 2 18 8 21 14 -21 112 1 72 157 14 71 88 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.1% -0.5% -1.1% -0.6% -0.2% -0.3% 0.1% -0.2% -0.3% -0.2% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0.7% 0.3% 0.0% -0.4% 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 0.2% 1.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 0.5% -0.4% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.5% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 132    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 1,646 211 326 112 43 291 Musicians and Singers Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other Radio and Television Announcers Public Address System and Other Announcers Broadcast News Analysts Reporters and Correspondents $42,100 Dentists, General 8 47 575 Prosthodontists Dentists, All Other Specialists Dietitians and Nutritionists 57 522 1,159 Chiropractors Orthodontists 98 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 57 187 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 148 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture Film and Video Editors $51,300 $214,700 $153,500 $208,900 $212,600 $169,600 $55,000 $76,700 $56,700 $48,600 $49,500 1,083 Photographers $37,600 $42,600 Broadcast Technicians $58,000 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $46,700 $53,500 5 672 236 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 106 213 Interpreters and Translators $59,300 $69,400 $63,100 $62,200 $35,500 $71,200 $42,400 $46,300 $48,800 $29,700 $26,400 Sound Engineering Technicians 506 Writers and Authors Radio Operators 518 1,037 Technical Writers 703 596 Music Directors and Composers Editors $42,000 46 Choreographers 2,288 $47,100 110 Dancers Public Relations Specialists $54,500 373 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $30,500 $40,500 138 2,162 Coaches and Scouts $63,100 $44,300 $53,700 $52,200 $28,000 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Athletes and Sports Competitors 348 796 97 Designers, All Other Producers and Directors 107 Actors 1,535 Set and Exhibit Designers EMPL Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers TITLE CURRENT 0.93 0.89 0.90 0.84 0.85 0.92 1.17 0.55 0.50 0.57 0.96 0.67 0.63 0.77 0.88 0.72 0.86 0.82 1.02 0.65 0.98 0.66 0.76 1.08 0.88 0.82 1.04 0.89 0.78 0.92 1.93 0.94 1.21 0.60 0.61 1.10 0.74 1.18 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 11 0 0 0 0 2 2 7 6 5 28 4 1 5 25 7 22 17 48 28 49 8 0 5 10 6 27 11 3 8 21 74 6 27 82 3 2 47 UNEMPL 1.8% n/a n/a n/a n/a 0.2% 0.4% 6.5% 3.1% 3.3% 2.5% 3.2% 10.4% 2.1% 3.6% 3.3% 4.2% 1.6% 8.4% 3.7% 2.1% 2.6% n/a 4.5% 2.8% 2.8% 1.6% 1.8% 6.5% 7.2% 5.4% 3.3% 4.1% 3.2% 19.1% 3.3% 2.3% 3.0% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 24 0 0 3 2 59 39 4 16 5 -31 5 0 -10 23 12 95 8 25 -130 120 -53 -2 -3 -40 4 -88 -29 -5 -20 7 59 -1 38 41 9 9 -112 EMPL TOTAL 0.8% -0.1% 1.2% 0.9% 0.9% 1.1% 1.6% 0.9% 1.8% 0.6% -0.6% 1.0% -1.2% -0.8% 0.7% 1.2% 4.2% 0.2% 1.0% -3.3% 1.1% -3.3% -0.8% -0.5% -2.3% 0.4% -1.0% -0.9% -2.1% -3.4% 0.4% 0.6% -0.1% 1.0% 2.5% 1.9% 1.8% -1.4% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 0.7% 0.2% 1.1% 0.7% 0.7% 0.8% 0.6% 0.7% 1.2% 0.2% -1.0% 0.6% -1.1% -0.8% 0.5% 1.0% 3.3% 0.1% 2.1% -4.9% 1.3% -4.4% -0.8% -0.7% -2.0% 0.5% -0.3% -0.3% -0.4% -2.0% 0.6% 0.9% 0.7% 0.7% 1.8% 0.9% 1.5% -1.8% MISSOURI USA 2.2% 0.6% 1.7% 1.5% 1.6% 1.7% 1.1% 1.7% 2.6% 1.8% 0.0% 1.7% -0.3% 0.4% 1.7% 2.1% 2.0% 1.1% 2.0% -1.3% 1.7% -2.3% 1.0% 1.0% -0.8% 1.3% 1.1% 0.4% 3.3% 1.2% 1.5% 1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 2.5% 1.7% 2.3% 0.6% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 26 2 1 1 3 31 3 1 10 8 19 0 1 6 28 1 16 18 80 25 115 10 3 3 16 28 1 6 3 1 13 80 0 28 4 0 0 118 45 12 5 17 15 308 142 25 27 19 552 22 1 38 144 48 83 501 123 291 282 149 13 38 120 114 738 228 12 40 150 778 49 347 132 25 38 552 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 51 3 1 10 7 176 79 -10 14 -9 -141 0 0 -35 34 7 105 -10 10 -117 -3 -51 -7 -3 -73 2 -28 -12 1 -1 -2 19 0 -18 1 -3 0 -71 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.8% 0.6% 1.5% 1.6% 1.2% 1.4% 1.4% -1.0% 0.7% -0.7% -1.4% 0.0% -0.7% -1.6% 0.5% 0.3% 1.9% -0.1% 0.2% -1.8% 0.0% -1.9% -1.9% -0.3% -2.5% 0.1% -0.2% -0.2% 0.2% -0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% -0.2% 0.0% -0.3% 0.0% -0.5% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    133 1,936 1,626 504 662 225 2,010 301 2,512 418 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Dental Hygienists Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Nuclear Medicine Technologists Radiologic Technologists Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Dietetic Technicians 4,285 2,033 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other Pharmacy Technicians 133 225 Audiologists 1,751 61 Nurse Practitioners 423 Veterinarians Nurse Midwives 139 722 Therapists, All Other Nurse Anesthetists 106 33,418 1,477 Speech-Language Pathologists Exercise Physiologists Registered Nurses 225 1,323 204 Radiation Therapists Respiratory Therapists 2,159 Physical Therapists Recreational Therapists 1,258 78 Occupational Therapists 647 Podiatrists Surgeons Physician Assistants 147 414 Psychiatrists 3,072 270 Pediatricians, General Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 162 193 Obstetricians and Gynecologists Family and General Practitioners Internists, General 290 1,929 Anesthesiologists 405 3,139 Pharmacists EMPL Optometrists TITLE CURRENT $31,200 $24,600 $36,500 $59,900 $53,800 $69,600 $72,100 $50,900 $65,300 $39,200 $57,100 $63,300 $79,000 $92,200 $74,100 $151,900 $62,800 $94,300 $53,000 $55,900 $68,800 $54,300 $40,700 $80,400 $78,300 $69,400 $192,600 $94,900 $203,500 $216,600 $236,600 $231,700 $147,200 $268,400 $153,700 $246,100 $117,500 $106,600 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 1.18 1.35 1.13 0.87 1.06 1.20 1.06 0.98 0.86 1.29 1.30 0.47 1.10 1.22 0.96 1.08 1.25 0.94 0.60 0.78 1.13 1.12 1.27 1.24 1.03 1.12 0.79 0.65 0.89 0.94 0.56 0.88 0.89 0.33 1.53 0.92 1.10 1.00 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 73 6 47 2 17 2 5 4 12 58 55 3 2 9 1 4 307 3 1 0 13 10 2 1 13 7 1 4 11 2 1 1 1 1 7 1 54 1 UNEMPL 1.7% 1.4% 1.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 2.8% 2.6% 1.2% 1.7% 0.5% 1.4% 0.9% 0.9% 0.4% 0.8% n/a 0.9% 0.7% 0.8% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.9% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 1.6% 0.1% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 304 12 186 6 43 4 14 13 98 91 55 1 13 85 3 13 1,351 104 5 1 107 29 10 6 217 115 4 25 45 9 5 5 4 1 55 6 175 7 EMPL TOTAL 1.5% 0.6% 1.6% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% 1.3% 1.0% 0.5% 0.1% 2.1% 1.0% 0.9% 0.6% 0.8% 3.2% 0.8% 0.2% 1.5% 0.5% 0.9% 0.6% 2.1% 1.9% 1.1% 0.8% 0.3% 0.4% 0.6% 0.4% 0.4% 0.1% 0.6% 0.4% 1.2% 0.3% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.1% 0.5% 1.2% 0.3% 0.4% 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 1.1% 0.6% 0.5% 0.0% 1.3% 0.8% 0.5% 0.6% 0.8% 2.1% 0.6% 0.0% 1.2% 0.6% 0.8% 0.7% 1.3% 1.5% -0.3% 0.7% 0.5% 0.6% 0.8% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.5% 0.6% 0.8% 1.0% MISSOURI USA 1.2% 1.1% 1.3% 1.8% 1.7% 1.4% 1.7% 1.4% 1.9% 1.9% 1.6% 1.3% 2.4% 2.0% 2.5% 1.8% 1.7% 3.1% 1.6% 0.9% 1.9% 1.2% 1.5% 1.6% 2.7% 2.4% 3.5% 1.9% 1.3% 1.5% 1.7% 1.5% 1.6% 1.6% 1.5% 1.4% 1.2% 2.3% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 166 53 94 15 99 7 80 41 19 97 48 1 6 87 2 7 1,072 20 0 2 67 49 11 6 103 68 1 26 208 30 22 17 12 17 25 3 81 9 409 46 413 57 344 37 113 89 252 423 471 89 32 463 12 103 7,603 142 28 25 410 294 47 39 600 247 15 147 851 112 43 76 59 49 608 81 703 190 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 110 23 508 6 19 -14 112 70 214 176 124 59 34 456 11 54 2,619 23 48 10 297 67 9 12 597 255 9 141 271 54 13 11 22 8 58 42 -94 79 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.3% 0.5% 1.9% 0.2% 0.1% -0.6% 1.6% 1.3% 1.2% 0.9% 0.6% 2.4% 2.3% 2.3% 1.7% 1.2% 0.8% 0.3% 3.0% 0.9% 1.8% 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 2.5% 1.9% 1.1% 2.0% 0.8% 1.2% 0.9% 0.4% 1.1% 0.5% 0.3% 1.4% -0.3% 1.8% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 134    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS $40,300 $29,100 2,824 5,284 622 640 Dental Assistants Medical Assistants Medical Equipment Preparers Medical Transcriptionists $34,400 $37,000 $72,400 $80,300 $87,400 $45,800 $59,300 1,047 502 168 732 398 565 2,931 Phlebotomists Healthcare Support Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other Firefighters $32,600 $25,300 394 806 Pharmacy Aides Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,100 $31,400 $35,200 $36,600 373 $48,900 1,490 1,039 Physical Therapist Assistants $25,500 Massage Therapists 72 Occupational Therapy Aides $53,100 $23,200 $25,700 $24,000 $22,900 $61,900 $68,400 $45,000 $47,000 $68,100 $47,500 $40,500 $59,800 $34,700 $42,300 $42,700 $30,000 Physical Therapist Aides 475 Occupational Therapy Assistants 17,700 Nursing Assistants 532 647 Psychiatric Aides Orderlies 412 7,297 29 Genetic Counselors Home Health Aides 241 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other 144 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 71 Hearing Aid Specialists Athletic Trainers 60 Orthotists and Prosthetists 702 809 Opticians, Dispensing Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 2,260 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,283 6,698 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 396 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $37,300 $42,900 935 920 Surgical Technologists Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $40,100 $52,900 761 225 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Respiratory Therapy Technicians EMPL Psychiatric Technicians TITLE CURRENT 1.10 0.84 0.82 0.86 0.45 0.58 0.93 1.05 1.11 1.13 1.20 0.91 0.94 0.90 0.77 1.30 0.97 1.31 1.05 1.30 0.91 0.89 1.13 0.95 1.03 0.89 0.98 1.07 1.15 0.83 1.13 1.23 1.05 0.93 0.96 0.93 2.14 1.23 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 269 8 4 16 4 27 24 34 23 14 18 162 91 21 11 28 1 7 23 859 36 391 14 1 6 4 19 17 1 1 15 48 195 6 16 13 3 13 UNEMPL 8.4% 1.4% 1.1% 2.0% 1.7% 4.9% 2.2% 4.0% 5.6% 2.2% 2.9% 3.0% 3.1% 1.4% 2.8% 2.6% 1.8% 1.4% 4.0% 4.6% 4.8% 5.1% 3.3% 2.0% 2.6% 2.5% 2.6% 1.3% 1.6% 1.8% 1.8% 2.1% 2.8% 1.3% 1.7% 1.4% 1.4% 1.6% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 38 -3 1 -8 -16 24 130 113 28 -4 22 258 169 20 42 112 7 51 15 840 4 2,119 19 0 15 5 23 70 16 -1 81 108 362 11 139 32 4 15 EMPL TOTAL 0.3% -0.1% 0.1% -0.2% -1.8% 1.0% 2.7% 3.1% 1.5% -0.1% 0.7% 1.0% 1.2% 0.3% 2.4% 2.3% 2.0% 2.3% 0.6% 1.0% 0.1% 7.1% 1.0% 0.2% 1.3% 0.7% 0.7% 1.1% 5.1% -0.2% 2.1% 1.0% 1.1% 0.5% 3.3% 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 0.5% 0.6% 0.2% -0.3% 0.0% 0.7% 0.9% 2.8% 1.0% -0.8% 0.6% 0.7% 1.1% 0.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 0.6% 0.7% 0.1% 6.6% 0.9% 0.4% 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% 0.4% 4.4% 0.6% 2.5% 1.0% 0.7% 1.2% 3.0% 0.5% 0.4% 0.1% MISSOURI 1.2% 1.5% USA 0.6% 1.4% 0.5% 0.3% -0.2% 1.6% 2.1% 3.6% 1.0% 1.2% 1.8% 2.2% 2.0% 1.9% 2.9% 2.6% 2.6% 2.5% 1.3% 1.2% 1.1% 4.4% 1.6% 2.0% 1.9% 0.8% 0.9% 3.4% 3.2% 1.4% 2.8% 1.8% 1.4% 2.0% 3.7% 2.0% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 8 8 2 4 2 52 49 53 4 13 22 231 116 15 12 38 1 23 10 250 0 115 3 2 7 0 51 53 5 0 28 257 140 12 37 53 7 41 876 149 185 262 48 97 233 161 73 119 122 1,087 693 247 106 320 22 148 110 3,891 134 1,595 69 6 53 34 153 139 8 5 235 476 1,719 47 95 83 15 70 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -28 -5 -5 -17 -8 40 179 28 -27 -15 30 824 368 425 127 342 19 178 18 1,562 -21 2,111 36 5 39 3 -18 163 14 10 114 163 525 70 119 48 -47 -9 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.1% -0.1% -0.1% -0.2% -0.5% 0.8% 1.6% 0.3% -0.7% -0.2% 0.5% 1.5% 1.2% 2.5% 3.0% 2.9% 2.4% 3.2% 0.3% 0.8% -0.3% 2.6% 0.8% 1.6% 1.5% 0.2% -0.3% 1.2% 1.8% 1.6% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.6% 1.2% 0.5% -2.3% -0.1% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    135 521 22 47 Fish and Game Wardens Parking Enforcement Workers $28,400 9,052 $30,000 $44,400 $32,400 $19,100 1,382 1,154 9,826 5,045 4,404 Protective Service Workers, All Other Chefs and Head Cooks First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Cooks, Fast Food Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $20,800 $20,000 $40,700 $50,400 4,776 3,778 444 1,987 1,476 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $20,000 $20,500 3,791 $20,300 25,219 $19,900 $20,000 4,402 2,826 $20,100 35,205 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Dishwashers $21,400 6,407 $21,400 $27,400 Bartenders Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop Waiters and Waitresses 161 Cooks, All Other $22,400 $23,800 7,993 1,672 Cooks, Short Order Food Preparation Workers 12,281 Cooks, Restaurant $38,900 $25,000 $38,300 337 191 $19,100 1,827 Cooks, Private Household $31,200 191 Crossing Guards Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Transportation Security Screeners Security Guards $34,900 113 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators $39,000 $50,900 77 314 Private Detectives and Investigators $64,600 $53,400 $37,700 $52,100 $79,300 Animal Control Workers 31 Transit and Railroad Police 5,814 $46,100 1,601 Correctional Officers and Jailers Detectives and Criminal Investigators Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $35,300 89 Bailiffs $42,200 7 $50,500 95 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists EMPL Fire Inspectors and Investigators TITLE CURRENT 0.89 0.92 0.79 1.01 1.01 0.96 1.17 1.07 0.95 1.12 1.15 1.01 0.98 0.99 1.10 0.64 1.21 1.03 1.16 0.88 1.15 0.95 1.35 0.28 0.88 1.25 0.98 0.72 0.58 1.03 0.58 0.42 0.54 0.44 0.53 0.45 0.92 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 21 25 40 226 498 243 162 1,517 404 3,262 346 571 15 138 924 2 325 392 319 51 53 33 98 22 315 3 5 6 1 36 2 2 31 42 2 0 3 UNEMPL 1.4% 1.2% 8.2% 5.7% 9.6% 6.1% 5.5% 5.7% 8.5% 8.6% 5.2% 6.7% 8.5% 7.7% 7.1% 0.9% 6.8% 7.3% 3.2% 4.3% 3.7% 9.0% 5.1% 9.7% 3.4% 2.7% 1.5% 7.2% 2.4% 0.6% 4.9% 7.3% 5.4% 2.0% 1.9% n/a 3.4% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 64 39 53 213 319 236 166 1,571 550 5,231 309 633 8 150 769 -28 210 834 1,099 59 -28 -3 63 10 -93 -51 24 0 0 -39 0 -1 -26 -134 -1 0 2 EMPL TOTAL 0.9% 0.4% 2.6% 1.2% 1.4% 1.3% 1.2% 1.3% 2.7% 3.3% 1.0% 1.7% 1.0% 1.9% 1.3% -2.7% 1.0% 3.7% 2.4% 1.1% -0.4% -0.2% 0.7% 1.1% -0.2% -7.2% 1.6% 0.0% -0.1% -0.1% 0.2% -1.2% -1.0% -1.6% -0.3% -0.5% 0.4% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 0.8% 0.3% 2.2% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.1% 1.3% 2.4% 3.0% 0.7% 1.6% 1.1% 2.9% 2.8% 2.8% 2.6% 2.0% 2.8% 3.1% 3.4% 2.2% 2.3% 2.6% 1.4% 2.8% 2.8% -1.6% 1.5% 3.8% 3.0% 2.4% 1.2% -0.3% 1.8% 1.0% 1.8% 0.1% 1.6% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.3% 0.5% USA 1.8% 1.8% 1.3% -1.7% 1.2% 3.2% 2.2% 1.1% 0.1% -0.8% 0.9% 1.2% 0.7% -4.2% 1.8% 0.4% 0.0% -0.1% 0.3% -1.4% -0.7% 0.4% -0.3% -0.9% 0.2% MISSOURI AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 21 14 0 146 217 138 7 421 126 1,430 155 395 0 7 324 1 72 11 989 101 45 17 22 1 221 9 14 1 19 38 4 2 75 13 3 0 1 412 410 259 2,826 1,905 1,880 680 12,173 2,924 11,478 2,462 2,390 34 463 3,443 246 1,134 1,248 2,978 219 255 40 267 33 1,220 11 116 17 8 1,926 12 6 122 429 25 2 27 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 25 15 7 -40 -473 -6 155 -748 -35 1,172 229 12 -1 -179 978 -28 96 -1,069 304 36 -22 -49 15 4 -148 -11 3 0 -1 -67 -10 -1 -50 -42 -1 0 0 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% -0.1% -1.0% 0.0% 0.5% -0.3% -0.1% 0.3% 0.4% 0.0% -0.1% -1.1% 0.8% -1.6% 0.2% -2.4% 0.3% 0.3% -0.2% -1.6% 0.1% 0.2% -0.2% -1.0% 0.1% 0.0% -0.3% -0.1% -2.3% -0.4% -1.0% -0.3% -0.1% 0.7% -0.1% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 136    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS $33,700 624 $23,900 1,007 $23,300 373 366 535 24 Baggage Porters and Bellhops Concierges Tour Guides and Escorts Travel Guides 2,913 539 Skincare Specialists Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors $23,000 221 Shampooers 9,933 656 Manicurists and Pedicurists 20,945 $34,000 21 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Childcare Workers $28,500 5,973 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Personal Care Aides $28,300 665 Barbers $39,200 $21,300 $23,600 $24,900 $21,400 $35,600 $18,900 $27,400 $67,800 $55,300 $25,000 457 328 $50,600 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 42 Embalmers $20,100 $42,600 $19,900 $20,700 $21,100 $26,800 $24,300 Funeral Attendants 147 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 3,167 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 459 1,221 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 58 Motion Picture Projectionists 47 129 Gaming Service Workers, All Other Costume Attendants 137 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners Gaming Dealers $24,200 2,397 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers $39,700 $35,100 $41,500 $49,800 244 Slot Supervisors Animal Trainers 104 Gaming Supervisors $39,100 $38,200 2,290 368 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $36,600 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 716 164 Tree Trimmers and Pruners 204 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $28,700 $29,400 152 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 10,276 $22,700 Pest Control Workers $24,800 9,431 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 22,440 EMPL Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners TITLE CURRENT 1.04 1.34 1.04 0.64 1.12 1.12 0.81 0.94 0.94 0.54 0.46 1.07 1.18 1.11 1.29 1.19 1.05 2.40 0.72 1.12 1.08 1.00 1.02 1.15 1.09 1.12 0.75 0.88 1.17 1.21 0.89 1.46 0.62 0.93 0.85 1.02 0.85 1.04 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 115 1,068 416 2 39 15 14 10 4 12 0 109 3 7 37 4 12 31 3 245 143 4 8 5 39 98 4 19 1 5 15 60 14 737 28 11 410 1,144 UNEMPL 3.8% 4.9% 4.0% 8.7% 6.9% 3.9% 3.8% 1.8% 2.0% 1.8% n/a 1.8% 0.5% 2.1% 7.5% 8.0% 7.7% 6.6% 6.0% 7.2% 10.6% 6.7% 6.2% 3.9% 3.9% 4.0% 1.5% 0.8% 1.4% 1.5% 8.2% 8.1% 6.0% 6.8% 4.3% 6.9% 4.2% 4.9% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 90 7,809 -1,453 0 0 28 33 1 -3 -8 2 -121 -8 -4 0 0 4 19 7 191 140 6 -30 -60 -204 123 7 195 -10 -30 8 78 16 754 69 7 -1,210 904 EMPL TOTAL 0.6% 9.8% -2.7% -0.3% 0.0% 1.6% 1.9% 0.0% -0.3% -0.2% 1.9% -0.4% -0.2% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.9% 3.3% 1.3% 2.5% 2.4% -4.1% -7.0% -3.6% 1.1% 0.6% 1.8% -1.8% -1.6% 1.0% 2.4% 1.7% 1.5% 2.4% 1.0% -2.4% 0.8% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.0% 9.0% -4.3% 2.5% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.5% 1.3% -0.2% 0.2% -0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 2.4% 1.2% 1.9% 1.6% 0.9% 0.6% -2.3% -4.0% -1.9% 1.9% 0.5% 2.0% -0.9% -0.7% 0.8% 1.7% 0.8% 1.2% 3.0% 1.4% -4.6% 1.1% MISSOURI 1.6% USA 2.6% 5.5% -2.0% 1.8% 2.0% 2.3% 2.4% 2.0% 2.0% 2.3% 2.6% 1.5% 1.3% 0.3% 0.5% 0.5% 2.1% 2.2% 2.8% 2.5% 3.0% 2.5% 0.5% 0.3% 0.2% 3.0% 1.4% 2.4% 0.1% 0.1% 1.4% 2.5% 1.5% 2.2% 3.6% 2.1% -1.5% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 67 186 608 4 2 21 6 13 0 0 3 120 2 1 1 2 0 10 0 15 10 2 3 0 26 179 11 27 10 10 2 17 12 183 19 8 506 705 587 2,300 3,756 7 256 79 76 59 32 87 3 2,476 546 93 109 13 90 177 22 1,382 803 37 33 28 174 610 198 716 30 129 42 156 56 2,364 165 34 2,479 4,432 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 68 3,674 156 -2 2 12 3 36 12 38 1 324 42 3 -31 -5 8 10 0 79 -5 -12 -3 -4 -23 139 9 134 -11 -10 -4 9 -2 171 -44 -1 226 -8 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.2% 1.6% 0.2% -0.6% 0.0% 0.3% 0.1% 0.7% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.1% -0.7% -1.2% 0.5% 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 0.0% -2.3% -0.3% -0.3% -0.2% 0.6% 0.4% 0.6% -1.1% -0.3% -0.2% 0.1% -0.1% 0.2% -0.7% -0.1% 0.2% 0.0% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    137 $73,100 $22,300 822 616 13,466 3,723 32,378 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $90,400 $40,600 4,388 1,093 Insurance Sales Agents Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Travel Agents $25,100 2,742 635 2,653 Real Estate Sales Agents Sales Engineers 736 5,077 444 Procurement Clerks Financial Clerks, All Other Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Tellers 159 1,481 Gaming Cage Workers 5,039 15,943 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 24 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Billing and Posting Clerks 116 Telephone Operators 3,706 $30,300 848 Bill and Account Collectors $58,200 12,840 $39,300 $27,400 $39,000 $39,800 $27,100 $39,700 $37,100 $32,700 $41,500 $42,600 $26,400 $46,000 721 815 Telemarketers Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Sales and Related Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $95,200 $62,200 $60,000 $36,300 1,542 42 $25,300 13,206 756 $70,800 3,154 Real Estate Brokers $55,100 $80,000 10,328 $44,600 Models Sales Representatives, Services, All Other Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Demonstrators and Product Promoters $70,800 1,290 4,749 Advertising Sales Agents $31,400 $28,400 2,293 39,634 $30,100 Retail Salespersons 3,291 Counter and Rental Clerks $29,200 $41,900 $26,200 Parts Salespersons 209 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers Cashiers $25,100 3,327 Recreation Workers Residential Advisors $29,400 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 EMPL TITLE CURRENT 1.30 1.13 1.15 0.99 0.89 1.02 1.09 1.34 0.95 1.11 1.00 0.95 0.93 0.96 1.28 0.87 0.90 0.93 0.94 1.79 0.96 0.99 1.13 1.51 1.24 1.13 0.90 0.95 1.01 0.79 1.02 1.00 0.93 0.96 0.71 0.78 0.99 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 11 75 20 61 10 355 126 305 3 10 46 283 25 7 573 12 36 9 4 196 377 96 341 44 71 123 56 1,881 59 171 13 2,363 43 196 27 26 167 UNEMPL 7.9% 2.4% 1.4% 2.6% 3.9% 6.0% 2.2% 2.4% 7.7% 10.3% 16 -144 30 102 -53 871 301 -36 1 10 22 681 2.1% 5.2% 74 -25 -57 34 138 46 -2 78 593 262 380 36 193 280 -42 -568 151 58 -97 1,772 -19 525 1 78 200 EMPL TOTAL 2.9% 0.9% 17.9% 1.8% 1.3% 1.1% 9.8% 11.6% 2.8% 3.0% 3.2% 3.9% 1.6% 2.5% 4.1% 4.5% 2.5% 4.9% 5.9% 6.8% 1.1% 1.4% 4.0% 2.9% 4.7% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 0.7% -0.6% 0.8% 1.4% -5.6% 1.1% 1.2% -0.2% 1.1% 1.9% 0.5% 1.1% 1.9% -0.7% -0.4% 1.1% 1.0% 1.3% -0.9% 1.0% 0.9% 1.7% 0.8% 0.7% 0.9% 1.2% -0.6% -0.3% 1.4% 0.4% -7.3% 1.1% -0.1% 0.8% 0.0% 2.0% 1.3% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 0.5% -0.7% 1.0% 1.7% -3.3% 1.3% 1.4% -0.8% 1.0% 1.8% 0.8% 1.3% 2.5% -0.2% 0.8% 2.2% 1.3% 1.5% -0.8% 1.5% 0.8% 1.7% 1.4% 4.3% 0.3% 1.7% -1.6% -0.1% 1.7% 0.4% -4.2% 1.3% 0.1% 1.1% -0.9% 2.3% 1.5% MISSOURI 2.1% 1.9% USA 1.4% -0.3% 1.3% 2.1% 0.4% 1.8% 2.1% 1.2% 1.6% 1.1% 2.1% 1.8% 2.2% -0.1% 3.0% 1.6% 1.7% 1.8% 0.4% 2.3% 1.2% 1.4% 2.1% 1.7% 0.4% 2.5% 0.1% 0.8% 2.1% 1.8% 0.1% 1.7% 0.7% 1.1% 0.8% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 4 170 8 76 9 630 146 150 0 0 22 272 12 5 21 41 96 4 2 121 45 201 2,087 12 461 346 36 3,286 28 5 2 422 26 2,076 1 1 77 109 1,767 238 349 18 1,423 1,020 732 4 43 181 1,923 89 713 437 167 342 103 14 529 2,623 579 2,574 350 738 1,554 441 14,138 529 779 50 13,806 717 3,623 165 275 683 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 7 -696 -94 -127 1 -2,181 326 -236 -4 -48 -304 293 67 -102 -193 -1 -345 -99 -3 -12 -21 -4 148 -211 52 184 -129 694 34 -59 -33 -1,285 -12 -45 11 82 177 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.2% -1.5% -1.4% -0.9% 0.1% -1.5% 0.6% -0.7% -1.9% -5.2% -4.3% 0.2% 0.8% -1.5% -0.8% 0.0% -1.3% -1.4% -0.7% -0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% -2.1% 0.1% 0.4% -1.0% 0.2% 0.1% -0.2% -1.7% -0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 1.0% 0.5% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 138    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 115 1,179 369 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $41,300 $35,100 $43,200 34,045 $52,100 $33,500 $30,500 $33,600 $35,300 6,562 138 1,802 Desktop Publishers 6,140 473 $54,400 $45,400 818 Word Processors and Typists $28,100 17,605 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Legal Secretaries 727 $28,100 5,583 1,859 $50,900 2,866 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Data Entry Keyers $48,900 1,382 Medical Secretaries Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Computer Operators $50,500 3,578 Postal Service Mail Carriers Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $46,100 626 $49,500 $43,900 Postal Service Clerks Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 156 705 2,040 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers $30,500 $43,500 $32,900 Meter Readers, Utilities 823 $41,100 Couriers and Messengers $36,200 945 1,287 $25,600 8,720 1,077 $41,200 1,297 Cargo and Freight Agents $33,700 1,628 Order Clerks Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Receptionists and Information Clerks Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Information and Record Clerks, All Other 498 New Accounts Clerks $40,200 $25,800 $31,200 810 2,474 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $21,500 $35,900 2,619 1,537 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,900 $40,500 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,340 File Clerks $33,900 $38,000 Library Assistants, Clerical 1,162 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Customer Service Representatives 26,964 $46,000 1,316 Brokerage Clerks Correspondence Clerks $35,400 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 EMPL TITLE CURRENT 0.99 0.64 1.01 1.62 1.53 1.26 1.03 1.01 1.16 0.95 0.89 0.96 1.16 1.19 0.84 0.47 1.08 0.90 0.95 1.27 0.86 0.67 0.91 1.02 0.97 1.31 1.27 0.95 1.41 0.69 1.08 0.94 1.08 1.08 1.07 1.76 2.39 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 5 49 114 42 1,062 150 69 238 42 1,032 276 40 47 54 8 6 65 60 27 30 51 26 366 35 84 13 73 44 192 72 96 45 1,200 10 33 3 92 UNEMPL 3.4% 9.1% 5.8% 5.5% 3.0% 2.3% 3.7% 3.7% 5.0% 5.6% 4.7% 1.4% 3.3% 1.5% 1.2% 3.7% 3.1% 7.7% 3.2% 2.7% 3.8% 2.7% 4.0% 2.6% 4.9% 2.5% 2.7% 5.1% 7.2% 4.4% 6.7% 3.7% 4.3% 2.6% 2.6% 2.2% 6.7% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 -12 -9 122 34 1,889 346 29 315 106 445 383 185 -7 -18 -3 4 102 12 -49 214 13 92 495 63 142 -7 -48 13 260 100 71 -26 601 3 -12 6 113 EMPL TOTAL 1.4% -1.7% -0.4% 1.4% 1.0% 1.1% 1.1% 0.3% 1.1% 2.8% 0.5% -3.5% -0.5% 1.5% 1.1% 1.3% 0.9% 0.3% 1.2% 2.1% 0.6% 1.0% 1.3% 1.4% 0.2% 0.0% -0.1% 0.6% 1.5% 0.3% -0.6% 5.9% 0.6% 2.4% 1.3% 1.0% 1.5% -0.7% -0.2% 0.2% 1.8% 0.9% 1.1% -0.3% 0.8% 0.3% -0.3% 1.3% 1.3% MISSOURI -0.1% -0.1% -0.1% 0.5% 1.0% 0.3% -1.1% 4.5% 0.2% 2.1% 1.2% 1.0% 1.8% -0.3% -0.4% 0.3% 2.2% 1.4% 1.1% -0.4% 0.5% 0.1% -0.2% 1.1% 1.8% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA USA -0.6% 0.4% 2.2% 1.9% 1.7% 2.1% 0.2% 1.7% 1.9% 1.5% 1.8% 1.6% 0.1% -0.1% -0.3% 0.8% 2.2% 0.7% 1.5% 2.9% 1.0% 1.6% 2.2% 1.8% 2.2% -0.3% 1.6% 1.1% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 0.7% 2.0% 1.3% 0.3% 2.0% 0.9% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 1 5 172 1 974 594 27 99 5 1,037 150 82 12 28 11 4 76 31 17 82 2 24 283 19 5 37 54 11 4 164 24 8 1,436 1 18 2 1 37 144 755 167 3,542 626 236 627 226 5,882 1,126 807 532 1,615 276 56 504 171 200 325 460 265 2,299 148 445 134 432 231 515 785 296 113 6,950 38 75 22 290 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -36 -81 -175 -169 -983 864 -193 -712 -27 -115 -372 -133 -544 -1,165 -204 -31 -37 -41 -4 -1 -20 -78 299 -107 -91 -69 89 -5 -56 20 -146 -52 771 -33 -13 -18 4 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -3.0% -1.9% -1.0% -2.6% -0.3% 1.2% -1.1% -1.2% -0.3% -0.1% -0.7% -0.5% -4.9% -3.9% -3.9% -2.2% -0.2% -0.6% 0.0% 0.0% -0.2% -0.9% 0.3% -0.9% -0.6% -1.5% 0.3% -0.1% -0.2% 0.1% -1.1% -0.5% 0.3% -0.9% -0.1% -1.7% 0.0% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    139 $40,600 131 $43,700 $39,600 $38,900 237 979 854 72 41 43 18 41 11 5 Agricultural Equipment Operators Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Agricultural Workers, All Other Fishers and Related Fishing Workers Forest and Conservation Workers Fallers Logging Equipment Operators Log Graders and Scalers Logging Workers, All Other 364 237 75 521 1,976 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Floor Sanders and Finishers Tile and Marble Setters Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,900 710 224 Tapers $62,400 $75,300 $58,000 31 $42,200 2,977 428 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $49,200 $56,100 $58,100 $65,300 $47,500 $51,900 $57,600 Pile-Driver Operators Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 11,252 Construction Laborers 40 $59,500 9,475 Carpenters Carpet Installers Terrazzo Workers and Finishers $43,400 146 Stonemasons $66,200 899 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $72,700 $78,700 181 4,454 $41,300 $31,300 $35,800 $26,800 $24,900 $33,800 $24,700 Boilermakers Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers $31,800 177 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $43,100 $45,100 71 24 $43,000 180 Animal Breeders $38,000 2,280 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers Agricultural Inspectors Statistical Assistants $37,500 96 Proofreaders and Copy Markers $32,700 24,335 $32,100 $31,100 581 $48,500 980 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 3,244 EMPL Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Office Clerks, General TITLE CURRENT 0.94 0.65 0.88 0.78 0.78 0.99 1.13 1.18 0.90 0.97 1.43 0.86 1.03 0.87 1.17 1.10 0.79 0.11 0.28 0.12 0.25 0.39 0.21 0.73 0.59 0.19 0.42 0.34 0.49 0.54 0.44 1.09 1.08 0.70 1.06 0.87 1.15 1.25 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 12 43 216 3 69 886 4 189 22 3 11 17 444 8 58 21 133 0 0 2 1 4 1 6 31 80 17 16 0 4 3 81 3 4 44 1,090 85 66 UNEMPL 5.3% 5.7% 6.8% 8.2% 13.8% 7.4% 9.0% 8.9% 4.2% 4.6% 4.5% 4.6% 4.6% 5.1% 6.2% 10.7% 2.9% n/a n/a 4.7% 5.9% 7.9% 2.0% 8.0% 3.6% 7.0% 6.4% 7.8% n/a 4.3% 1.7% 3.4% 2.6% 3.6% 7.1% 4.2% 8.0% 2.0% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 44 124 179 2 8 852 6 403 49 7 23 20 1,020 5 13 15 372 0 -1 -5 0 -1 -1 3 135 77 27 14 3 0 13 74 3 -2 -3 1,524 3 201 EMPL TOTAL 4.5% 3.9% 1.2% 1.0% 0.4% 1.6% 3.4% 4.7% 2.0% 2.0% 2.1% 1.1% 2.3% 0.7% 0.3% 1.7% 1.8% -1.7% -1.4% -2.2% 0.5% -0.6% -0.3% 0.9% 3.5% 1.6% 2.4% 1.6% 2.8% -0.1% 1.5% 0.7% 0.5% -0.4% -0.1% 1.3% 0.1% 1.3% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 3.1% 2.3% 1.1% 0.3% 0.6% 1.4% 2.9% 3.4% 1.2% 1.2% 1.5% 4.5% 4.0% 1.6% 2.1% 2.0% 2.4% 4.8% 4.8% 3.1% 2.7% 2.7% 2.3% 2.9% 2.0% 0.6% 2.5% 2.1% 2.4% 2.5% 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% 0.8% 0.1% -0.4% 1.2% 2.0% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2% 2.2% 0.4% 0.6% 1.3% 1.4% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 0.6% 2.3% USA 1.2% 1.4% 2.6% 2.0% 0.0% -0.3% 0.0% 0.3% -0.1% -1.6% 0.9% 1.6% 1.4% 0.7% 0.9% 1.6% -0.3% 0.5% 0.8% 0.5% -1.7% -0.7% 1.4% -0.6% 1.6% MISSOURI AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 3 5 23 0 6 160 1 15 4 5 1 5 61 0 3 3 111 2 0 0 1 1 3 0 11 14 3 3 7 10 5 10 12 1 17 191 34 64 17 55 502 5 102 2,890 4 249 136 18 55 85 1,569 14 91 28 401 2 8 14 17 14 0 14 621 244 63 32 150 15 52 656 49 22 187 5,192 266 877 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 2 7 221 4 24 1,145 1 165 9 1 21 -16 270 22 169 11 263 0 -1 -2 -2 -1 -5 -4 -56 -129 2 -18 -2 -6 -23 33 -16 -4 -97 -584 -206 -18 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.1% 0.1% 0.7% 1.2% 0.5% 1.0% 0.2% 0.8% 0.2% 0.2% 0.8% -0.4% 0.3% 1.4% 1.7% 0.6% 0.6% -0.7% -0.6% -0.6% -1.5% -0.2% -1.4% -0.5% -0.7% -1.4% 0.1% -1.1% -0.7% -0.9% -1.4% 0.1% -1.3% -0.4% -1.8% -0.2% -2.3% -0.1% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 140    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 688 Structural Iron and Steel Workers Solar Photovoltaic Installers Helpers — Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Helpers — Carpenters $64,700 $64,900 $64,300 32 57 29 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators $61,800 $48,800 $66,600 82 $65,300 $69,700 $62,400 $44,800 $41,700 $43,100 $46,900 $40,000 $39,800 $44,400 $75,500 $52,600 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Continuous Mining Machine Operators 18 50 5 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 319 Construction and Related Workers, All Other Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 16 1,543 Highway Maintenance Workers Segmental Pavers 367 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 116 204 Fence Erectors 242 252 Elevator Installers and Repairers Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 841 Construction and Building Inspectors Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 130 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $32,300 $37,300 $52,600 99 $35,100 126 385 $37,100 473 Helpers — Electricians Helpers — Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Helpers — Roofers $35,300 1,700 Sheet Metal Workers $47,200 487 1,272 Roofers $67,500 $67,600 $51,900 241 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $56,500 205 Plasterers and Stucco Masons $73,500 85 4,034 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,800 $44,500 $53,400 $58,700 $35,100 $58,900 $67,000 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 253 56 296 Pipelayers 3,519 Painters, Construction and Maintenance Paperhangers 377 330 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 460 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 5,421 Glaziers EMPL Electricians TITLE CURRENT 0.48 0.50 0.61 0.44 0.13 0.12 0.05 0.84 0.83 1.02 0.81 1.27 0.83 0.86 1.07 0.91 0.60 1.05 0.74 1.20 0.69 1.42 1.11 0.84 1.02 1.27 0.99 1.18 0.73 0.95 0.70 1.03 1.03 1.19 1.24 0.99 0.88 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 1 1 2 3 2 1 0 15 0 10 4 158 18 14 2 10 17 19 57 20 71 80 39 5 64 91 119 15 12 151 14 2 182 25 22 23 215 UNEMPL 2.5% 2.1% 7.1% 4.0% 4.0% 4.5% n/a 4.4% n/a 4.1% 3.1% 9.1% 4.8% 6.8% 0.6% 1.2% 11.9% 16.6% 13.0% 14.5% 13.2% 14.7% 13.6% 6.1% 8.7% 5.2% 8.8% 5.9% 5.7% 3.7% 4.6% 3.7% 5.0% 7.1% 5.7% 4.9% 3.8% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 3 5 0 5 0 0 0 26 1 0 -6 -20 0 14 30 46 18 3 34 14 39 74 11 8 101 155 42 41 27 317 10 3 173 45 81 87 396 EMPL TOTAL 1.8% 1.7% 0.1% 1.3% -0.1% -0.1% -1.6% 1.7% 1.7% 0.0% -1.0% -1.4% -0.4% 2.0% -1.5% -1.7% -4.1% 1.6% 1.8% 2.8% -1.3% -0.4% -0.3% -1.0% 2.5% 1.5% 0.8% 1.7% 2.6% 0.6% 3.0% 2.9% 3.5% 3.8% 2.5% 2.9% 3.3% 2.5% 0.5% 3.4% 1.9% 2.3% 1.4% 0.8% 0.7% 1.8% 3.4% 3.2% 2.9% MISSOURI 0.0% 1.4% 2.6% 1.1% 3.0% 0.6% 1.9% 2.5% 1.8% 3.3% 0.9% 2.1% 3.2% 1.9% 0.7% 3.8% 2.8% 1.7% 0.7% 1.1% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 4.3% 1.5% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA USA -3.9% -4.1% -2.0% 0.5% -5.6% -6.0% -6.4% 2.7% 3.5% 2.0% -0.3% 0.3% 1.9% 3.0% 2.9% 1.3% 3.6% 2.8% 4.2% 3.7% 3.6% 4.3% 3.3% 4.6% 4.1% 3.3% 2.6% 4.6% 3.4% 3.6% 2.2% 1.4% 1.8% 3.2% 3.6% 4.6% 2.8% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 0 6 0 2 0 3 0 0 2 16 1 22 1 9 1 40 4 1 4 0 1 7 0 6 0 17 39 4 0 54 0 2 59 1 1 5 57 6 9 8 20 17 6 1 53 2 57 25 416 90 39 38 248 13 11 49 17 60 59 27 16 111 357 246 45 10 606 38 18 1,000 100 125 65 933 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -2 -6 -1 13 -1 0 0 10 1 33 2 5 15 8 21 37 7 9 31 6 59 16 40 16 24 27 116 57 3 288 38 -1 165 49 6 27 526 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.9% -1.1% -0.4% 1.5% -0.2% 0.1% 0.4% 0.3% 0.6% 1.3% 0.2% 0.0% 0.4% 0.4% 0.8% 0.4% 0.5% 0.9% 0.8% 0.5% 1.2% 0.3% 1.5% 1.7% 0.3% 0.2% 0.9% 2.1% 0.2% 0.7% 1.2% -0.1% 0.5% 1.4% 0.2% 0.6% 0.9% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    141 $70,900 $49,400 19 90 52 Roof Bolters, Mining Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Helpers — Extraction Workers Extraction Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Avionics Technicians $61,300 31 $43,800 1,799 260 7,294 2,412 Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $54,300 $32,700 $39,800 $28,900 1,063 275 134 92 317 98 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Rail Car Repairers Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Motorcycle Mechanics Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Bicycle Repairers $42,400 $52,600 $47,900 1,083 216 236 2,536 389 2,109 Tire Repairers and Changers Mechanical Door Repairers Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Home Appliance Repairers Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,200 $26,400 $40,900 105 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $35,900 $39,800 $49,300 273 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $40,200 $49,400 $44,700 $33,100 $67,500 1,462 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1.43 $41,900 $44,000 $31,300 96 382 $80,000 157 605 0.86 $56,300 500 0.67 0.91 0.85 0.54 1.21 1.03 0.81 0.83 0.96 0.56 0.59 1.36 0.92 0.73 0.97 1.07 1.24 1.26 1.18 0.92 0.66 0.79 1.08 1.04 0.61 $48,000 $62,200 102 1.28 139 $51,500 2,706 1.40 0.94 $38,100 $52,400 182 0.99 0.32 0.32 0.19 0.56 0.83 0.45 LOCATION QUOTIENT 181 $38,400 1,068 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $62,400 $64,000 12 4,142 $31,900 $42,500 10 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Mining Machine Operators, All Other EMPL Rock Splitters, Quarry TITLE CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 61 6 69 5 6 57 5 5 15 4 6 4 38 7 52 246 8 56 23 41 30 4 6 22 4 8 2 127 7 40 120 1 2 7 1 3 0 UNEMPL 2.8% 1.6% 2.7% 2.0% 2.9% 5.1% 4.7% 4.8% 4.4% 4.3% 4.1% 1.4% 3.4% 2.3% 2.1% 3.3% 3.0% 3.1% 1.6% 6.4% 7.5% 4.5% 3.5% 4.3% 2.8% 4.2% 2.1% 4.5% 3.9% 3.6% 2.8% 9.4% 3.8% 7.3% 5.6% 7.2% n/a UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 63 -19 192 7 30 75 5 -4 18 2 1 -9 65 -21 87 544 32 229 134 85 3 1 -17 5 -4 11 10 160 -64 -41 230 1 3 4 2 2 1 EMPL TOTAL 0.6% -0.9% 1.6% 0.6% 3.0% 1.4% 0.9% -0.8% 1.2% 0.5% 0.2% -0.6% 1.3% -1.5% 0.7% 1.6% 2.6% 2.8% 1.9% 3.1% 0.2% 0.2% -2.0% 0.2% -0.6% 1.3% 2.1% 1.2% -5.9% -0.7% 1.1% 1.3% 1.2% 1.0% 2.0% 1.6% 1.6% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.4% 0.1% 2.1% 0.3% 2.2% 2.0% 2.2% 0.6% 1.8% 3.2% 2.5% -0.9% 1.1% 0.3% 1.1% 1.8% 1.7% 2.2% 1.1% 0.8% 0.6% 0.4% -0.9% 1.3% -0.4% 2.0% 0.2% 1.2% -3.8% 0.0% 1.3% -0.4% -2.2% 1.2% -5.9% -3.1% -0.5% MISSOURI USA 0.6% 0.6% 3.5% 0.6% 3.5% 1.9% 3.0% 2.6% 2.0% 2.7% 2.4% 0.6% 0.9% 0.7% 1.6% 2.4% 2.3% 2.6% 1.4% 3.1% 1.1% 1.3% -0.1% 0.4% 0.2% 1.0% 1.2% 0.0% -1.4% 0.2% 1.6% -4.9% -4.4% -4.7% -10.3% 0.7% -2.9% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 67 18 94 2 7 10 5 6 4 1 1 13 3 11 99 246 5 50 22 23 24 6 7 28 5 0 18 113 13 4 178 0 2 0 1 1 0 565 135 432 96 86 381 36 34 74 20 31 67 260 73 450 2,248 42 423 330 167 59 16 25 82 22 57 17 236 14 226 821 1 6 21 3 3 2 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 245 -30 214 -11 12 -15 0 19 2 2 -2 -7 11 6 128 -48 7 63 -90 44 -7 -44 -16 -23 -2 -6 -8 -325 12 -52 -13 0 4 11 -4 1 0 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 1.1% -0.8% 0.8% -0.5% 0.5% -0.1% 0.0% 1.8% 0.1% 0.2% -0.2% -0.3% 0.1% 0.2% 0.5% -0.1% 0.3% 0.3% -0.6% 0.7% -0.2% -5.9% -1.1% -0.5% -0.1% -0.4% -0.8% -1.3% 0.7% -0.5% 0.0% 0.3% 0.7% 1.1% -2.0% 0.2% -0.4% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 142    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS $68,800 16 82 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Watch Repairers Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $34,100 $54,700 $38,900 533 41 4 137 31 139 85 489 1,330 Fabric Menders, Except Garment Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Riggers Signal and Track Switch Repairers Helpers — Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 128 $26,900 $29,200 994 383 331 266 Butchers and Meat Cutters Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Slaughterers and Meat Packers Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $24,100 $31,700 $25,800 1,544 Bakers $28,200 $43,600 2,141 6 $35,400 $30,700 $46,200 $38,200 $36,400 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters 9,238 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators Team Assemblers 281 425 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 485 1,802 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 168 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $35,600 1,239 $36,200 $62,500 $54,000 5,380 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $27,900 $63,500 $49,700 $31,400 $33,600 $28,000 $55,000 37 $39,300 $50,000 $40,200 $38,200 $49,000 $44,500 $61,400 Wind Turbine Service Technicians Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers Commercial Divers 12,835 70 Medical Equipment Repairers Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 37 603 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers 1,170 1,108 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $47,600 19 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons $54,500 $45,600 921 337 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Millwrights EMPL Maintenance Workers, Machinery TITLE CURRENT 1.37 0.44 0.27 0.82 0.88 1.03 0.87 0.92 0.63 0.69 0.81 1.03 0.93 1.28 3.63 0.96 0.86 0.44 1.02 0.68 0.86 0.66 0.62 0.99 1.45 0.66 1.02 0.71 0.88 0.87 1.30 0.91 1.16 1.04 1.27 0.89 1.11 LOCATION QUOTIENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 11 18 21 64 89 197 1 622 5 21 7 21 100 7 48 129 88 61 1 6 2 5 0 2 15 1 464 2 0 1 9 1 78 35 1 19 22 UNEMPL 4.0% 4.9% 4.6% 6.0% 5.4% 8.5% 11.4% 6.3% 3.6% 4.1% 2.3% 4.8% 5.3% 4.2% 3.9% 2.3% 6.1% 10.8% 1.2% 4.5% 4.9% 3.4% n/a 4.3% 2.8% 2.6% 3.5% 1.9% n/a 1.7% 1.5% 1.5% 6.7% 2.9% 3.6% 5.2% 2.3% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 8 5 9 32 148 278 1 1,986 9 34 34 29 94 -14 159 221 78 38 -7 7 2 18 -1 3 -63 5 576 -1 1 -10 1 0 130 134 -3 34 35 EMPL TOTAL 0.6% 0.3% 0.5% 0.7% 2.0% 2.8% 3.7% 5.0% 1.5% 1.5% 2.6% 0.3% -0.2% 0.1% 1.2% 1.5% 2.7% 1.6% 4.3% 3.9% 2.3% 1.4% 2.2% 0.2% 1.1% -1.0% 2.1% 1.1% 1.0% 1.8% -1.3% 1.8% 1.8% -0.2% -1.2% 0.7% -1.3% 4.8% 0.9% 0.7% -0.3% 0.6% 0.1% 0.3% 2.2% 0.6% 0.3% 2.8% 1.4% MISSOURI 1.4% -1.6% 2.8% 0.8% 1.2% 1.6% -1.5% 1.0% 1.4% 2.9% -2.7% 1.6% -2.2% 2.9% 0.9% -0.2% 0.9% -2.6% 0.0% -0.2% 2.5% 2.5% -3.1% 2.1% 0.8% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA USA 1.4% 0.8% 0.8% 1.7% 2.4% 2.4% 0.0% 2.3% 3.2% 1.5% 1.3% 0.2% 0.1% -0.1% -0.3% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0.4% 0.2% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.8% 0.3% 3.3% 1.6% 0.5% 0.3% 0.3% 1.0% 0.8% 1.2% 1.4% 0.2% 2.0% 0.8% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 0 1 1 37 69 65 0 29 1 12 5 5 26 0 15 340 21 1 2 1 3 3 0 1 2 1 954 0 0 0 18 0 17 7 0 5 0 49 77 68 197 388 385 2 2,140 34 75 56 79 353 39 222 942 239 154 15 45 15 77 1 8 62 13 3,365 15 3 15 120 10 168 506 5 69 145 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -13 -21 -16 1 3 -29 -1 -404 -11 -16 -19 -34 -158 -16 -147 -449 -11 23 -5 4 -8 -22 -1 8 -97 41 -23 -4 -4 4 -6 0 -70 202 0 41 26 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.5% -0.7% -0.4% 0.0% 0.0% -0.1% -1.1% -0.4% -0.9% -0.3% -0.7% -0.8% -0.9% -1.0% -1.3% -0.9% -0.1% 0.5% -0.7% 0.3% -3.0% -1.8% -1.6% 1.8% -2.0% 7.8% 0.0% -0.5% -2.9% 0.6% -0.1% 0.0% -0.6% 1.6% -0.2% 1.1% 0.3% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    143 1.16 0.69 0.91 1.11 1.35 1.23 $24,600 $42,100 $62,400 $31,000 $28,900 $38,300 $32,500 $33,100 $32,900 226 163 737 154 212 1,593 127 922 $46,400 $36,100 3,516 271 154 49 48 232 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Pourers and Casters, Metal Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Foundry Mold and Coremakers Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Tool and Die Makers 2,184 723 2,076 400 883 87 71 Printing Press Operators Print Binding and Finishing Workers Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials Sewing Machine Operators Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 201 401 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Prepress Technician and Workers $27,300 $27,900 $25,500 $20,100 $21,800 $32,800 $39,400 $40,800 $36,000 $35,400 93 0.68 $46,300 $29,900 58 375 1.28 $41,800 236 2.38 0.90 0.65 0.95 1.05 1.52 1.38 1.30 0.97 0.98 1.16 0.68 $32,000 303 1.52 0.78 $39,400 $57,600 1,007 0.87 1.32 2.08 1.47 0.80 2.03 1.71 0.99 1.22 2,817 934 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $32,700 $38,000 1,738 $45,700 $51,000 $31,100 $43,000 $38,400 $42,000 382 202 0.81 0.82 1.12 0.53 0.61 0.85 1,498 Food Processing Workers, All Other Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Machinists $22,700 $30,500 207 LOCATION QUOTIENT 1,173 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders EMPL Food Batchmakers TITLE CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 3 3 40 20 107 31 59 15 18 3 10 4 14 17 159 28 34 60 12 3 3 6 11 142 28 20 40 8 88 10 9 24 6 60 14 28 42 UNEMPL 4.5% 3.6% 4.3% 4.8% 5.0% 4.1% 2.6% 3.5% 8.2% 3.4% 2.7% 7.0% 5.7% 5.2% 5.3% 2.7% 3.5% 3.4% 5.1% 6.7% 5.2% 4.1% 4.3% 3.9% 12.4% 5.2% 4.3% 6.1% 5.2% 4.8% 5.4% 3.1% 3.7% 3.9% 5.4% 11.7% 3.3% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 25 3 -209 -36 -42 -15 -69 -19 0 4 -17 4 -16 30 140 95 42 76 -25 -2 4 -29 -76 140 -1 -16 -7 -4 100 -43 6 -25 6 65 37 14 67 EMPL TOTAL 9.3% 0.7% -4.2% -1.7% -0.4% -0.4% -0.6% -0.9% 0.0% 0.8% -0.9% 1.3% -1.3% 2.1% 1.0% 2.0% 0.9% 0.9% -2.1% -1.0% 1.8% -3.4% -4.8% 0.8% -0.1% -0.8% -0.2% -0.7% 1.3% -3.6% 0.8% -0.7% 0.7% 0.9% 3.6% 1.5% 1.2% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA -5.6% -2.9% -1.7% -2.2% -0.7% -2.2% -1.7% -2.6% -0.2% 1.2% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 1.7% 1.2% 2.3% 1.0% 2.3% 3.0% 0.8% 1.9% -0.1% -4.1% 0.9% 0.3% -0.4% 0.8% 0.8% 1.3% 1.1% 1.7% 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 2.2% 0.5% -0.5% MISSOURI 1.8% USA -1.0% 0.1% -0.8% -0.3% 0.5% -0.9% -0.8% -1.1% 1.5% 0.8% 0.2% 0.9% 0.1% 1.1% 1.0% 1.1% 1.2% 1.6% -1.3% -0.1% 1.4% -1.4% -1.1% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.1% 1.3% -0.1% 1.5% 1.3% 0.4% 0.3% 1.9% 2.0% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 0 0 17 1 24 20 38 21 0 2 1 0 32 37 317 84 290 124 394 100 33 19 120 11 84 39 6 919 60 320 503 66 7 8 70 117 1,001 56 151 480 47 327 68 53 279 47 472 53 49 328 0 37 11 12 51 0 0 1 0 0 71 0 6 5 8 20 3 0 6 14 62 0 2 1 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -28 -22 -286 -50 -100 -150 -417 -124 -45 -23 -82 -16 -60 -65 -44 -177 -77 -486 -72 -13 -12 -46 -29 83 -53 -97 -242 -33 -393 -32 -38 -203 17 148 11 -8 -77 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -4.9% -2.9% -3.8% -1.3% -0.5% -2.3% -2.1% -3.6% -2.5% -2.8% -2.5% -3.0% -2.9% -2.4% -0.2% -1.9% -0.9% -3.2% -3.7% -3.1% -2.6% -3.5% -1.1% 0.2% -3.0% -2.9% -3.0% -2.9% -2.8% -1.6% -2.8% -3.2% 1.0% 0.9% 0.5% -0.4% -0.7% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 144    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS CURRENT 0.54 0.26 0.21 $24,400 $29,200 $28,900 $36,400 $39,500 $32,800 74 63 62 140 36 239 118 661 88 13 11 Upholsterers Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Furniture Finishers Model Makers, Wood Patternmakers, Wood 15 75 269 Power Distributors and Dispatchers Power Plant Operators Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Chemical Plant and System Operators 292 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $45,600 0.84 $42,200 $31,600 $44,000 1.19 $36,600 571 787 149 0.97 $26,600 111 4,363 0.80 $43,100 0.73 0.92 1.37 1.00 1,656 0.80 $36,500 $34,000 229 255 1.42 $43,000 639 6 229 7 23 27 5 67 11 10 13 19 4 1.48 0.85 4 13 57 5 2 0 0 2 12 8 0 0 3 22 8 4 1 9 1 2 2 2 14 $47,000 $56,900 98 1 5 2.2% 5.0% 4.4% 2.9% 4.5% 4.6% 4.0% 4.1% 3.9% 2.0% 1.9% 3.8% 3.2% 4.1% 2.7% 4.8% 1.8% 0.7% n/a n/a 3.1% 4.5% 3.9% n/a n/a 3.6% 3.2% 6.5% 1.6% 4.1% 6.2% 2.3% 2.4% 2.5% 3.7% 1.8% 1.3% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 UNEMPL 1.09 0.57 1.58 1.05 0.86 0.75 0.63 0.22 0.48 0.32 0.33 0.65 0.62 0.49 0.69 0.87 0.55 0.72 0.72 1,008 $61,500 $56,300 91 $59,800 501 428 $64,300 $49,000 280 1,133 $70,800 $83,200 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Gas Plant Operators Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Plant and System Operators, All Other $23,400 58 Nuclear Power Reactor Operators $93,900 $27,700 $27,500 163 225 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Woodworkers, All Other $49,200 $48,800 $36,100 $37,800 $31,900 0.48 $29,300 49 0.76 0.74 $26,300 $30,300 87 287 Sewers, Hand Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers LOCATION QUOTIENT AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 TITLE EMPL PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 17 309 1 95 16 -5 147 3 20 8 69 4 21 0 44 -20 6 -77 -4 -4 0 19 6 -1 1 2 24 -10 1 -9 8 -9 1 -15 -8 -22 -10 EMPL TOTAL 1.2% 1.5% 0.1% 2.6% 0.6% -0.8% 1.9% 0.3% 1.8% 0.3% 1.4% 0.7% 1.0% 0.1% 1.9% -0.4% 0.4% -4.9% -1.2% -4.6% 0.1% 1.8% 0.7% -1.1% 1.1% 0.4% 0.7% -1.5% 0.1% -4.5% 1.1% -2.6% 0.3% -3.7% -3.0% -1.5% -2.1% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA -0.4% 1.6% -0.9% 0.9% -0.3% -0.2% 1.7% 1.4% 0.6% 1.1% 1.3% 0.2% 1.9% -0.3% 1.0% 0.3% 0.3% -1.8% -0.5% -2.7% 1.5% 2.2% 0.9% -0.8% -0.1% 1.8% 2.6% -0.2% 0.4% -3.3% 1.3% -1.8% -3.6% -1.7% -1.4% -1.2% -1.2% MISSOURI USA 0.0% 1.1% 1.0% 1.5% 0.9% 0.6% 1.4% 1.0% 1.0% 2.6% 0.5% 0.3% -0.2% 0.3% 0.5% 0.6% 0.8% -0.4% 0.1% -2.0% 2.2% 3.0% 2.3% 1.0% 0.9% 2.5% 2.9% 0.4% 1.3% -1.2% 1.1% 0.2% -1.4% -0.5% -2.3% -0.1% -0.3% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 4 105 0 0 13 3 14 1 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 23 1 0 1 0 2 3 4 0 0 4 4 0 4 2 0 0 5 0 0 10 1 118 1,126 45 278 174 42 418 55 53 229 445 36 182 52 242 299 77 119 24 5 20 42 54 5 6 18 64 26 87 12 34 22 29 31 17 148 69 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -45 -264 -23 -136 -73 -21 -173 -32 -28 -39 -145 -9 -37 -14 -76 56 -4 -36 -9 -1 -3 -18 -9 -1 -2 -6 -32 -17 -19 -10 -21 -15 -21 -22 -15 -34 -31 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -1.6% -0.6% -1.6% -1.9% -1.4% -2.1% -1.1% -1.3% -1.3% -0.6% -1.5% -0.9% -0.9% -1.6% -1.6% 0.5% -0.2% -1.4% -1.3% -0.5% -0.6% -0.8% -0.6% -0.6% -1.3% -0.8% -0.5% -1.5% -0.8% -3.4% -1.6% -2.8% -3.9% -3.4% -3.5% -1.3% -4.2% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    145 $63,300 $66,100 79 853 5,688 4,246 15,370 8,526 1,757 473 351 10 69 Airfield Operations Specialists Flight Attendants Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers, School or Special Client Driver/Sales Workers Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Locomotive Engineers Locomotive Firers Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $54,300 $32,600 $25,200 $37,600 $47,300 $28,800 $30,500 0.82 $21,400 $38,500 146 2,077 1.55 1.04 1.02 0.90 0.79 0.99 0.90 1.00 1.24 1.00 0.76 0.96 0.64 0.95 0.14 0.92 0.98 2.25 1.14 0.90 1.19 0.69 1.02 1.04 0.61 0.68 0.99 1.16 0.39 1.29 1.34 0.54 0.91 0.94 0.74 0.88 LOCATION QUOTIENT $53,600 $37,000 $110,900 $80,800 112 $100,200 Air Traffic Controllers $54,200 1,728 109 $48,200 1,690 383 $51,300 162 Commercial Pilots $35,100 2,781 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and MaterialMoving Machine and Vehicle Operators Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Production Workers, All Other $43,400 $26,400 251 Tire Builders $38,600 $35,400 $36,200 3,456 586 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Helpers — Production Workers 443 $33,000 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $31,300 125 52 $32,500 157 102 $32,200 94 280 Etchers and Engravers $38,900 195 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Semiconductor Processors Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $49,300 732 $32,200 $35,600 $34,000 $33,100 442 283 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $43,400 $38,500 3,211 114 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Painters, Transportation Equipment 322 Medical Appliance Technicians EMPL Dental Laboratory Technicians TITLE CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs 0 0 0 32 63 283 525 161 246 68 12 4 1 3 7 2 37 31 2 201 300 4 15 12 5 4 15 5 31 5 10 34 20 295 5 2 6 UNEMPL n/a n/a n/a 6.3% 3.5% 3.2% 3.3% 3.7% 4.2% 3.2% 7.5% -2 -1 -43 31 187 649 364 242 -82 19 12 5 126 0.5% -2 24 16 97 221 27 361 194 67 -112 35 1 1 3 2 16 -26 11 112 6 226 5 -4 -41 EMPL TOTAL 0.9% 2.1% 1.8% 1.7% 2.1% 1.8% 1.5% 6.6% 8.0% 1.7% 2.5% 2.6% 4.9% 7.5% 10.7% 3.3% 10.2% 5.0% 5.1% 4.5% 4.2% 8.4% 1.7% 1.6% 1.8% UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 -0.6% -2.3% -2.3% 1.4% 2.3% 1.6% 0.5% 1.2% -0.3% 0.2% 1.8% 3.2% 1.3% -0.4% 1.3% 3.2% 1.2% 2.8% 3.7% 2.8% 1.2% 6.4% -3.4% 1.7% 0.2% 0.2% 0.5% 0.2% 1.2% -4.9% 1.2% 3.4% 0.3% 1.5% 0.3% -0.6% -2.4% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA -1.0% -1.7% -1.7% 1.8% 2.5% 1.7% 1.0% 1.5% 0.7% 0.9% 1.7% 2.6% 0.1% -0.8% 1.0% 1.5% 1.4% 1.9% 3.5% 2.0% 0.9% -0.3% -2.0% 0.6% 0.7% 0.6% 0.4% 0.3% 1.6% 11.1% 0.7% 2.8% 0.5% 1.4% 1.1% 0.9% 0.2% MISSOURI USA 0.8% -1.7% -1.6% 2.4% 4.1% 2.4% 1.8% 2.2% 1.4% 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 1.8% 0.1% 0.7% 1.1% 2.1% 2.9% 2.7% 2.1% 1.6% 1.0% -0.6% 1.7% 0.7% 1.6% 1.1% 1.4% 1.4% -0.9% 1.6% 2.5% 0.7% 2.1% 1.4% 0.9% 0.3% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 FORECAST 6 0 1 4 143 111 1,732 489 46 18 1 4 7 1 21 2 34 3 2 367 3 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 3 2 2 13 3 17 5 11 11 20 8 158 139 404 1,586 2,810 763 748 257 25 237 24 31 109 37 525 523 44 560 1,043 87 123 187 32 11 39 42 30 53 38 151 98 1,141 65 32 81 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 -2 -7 -31 19 -45 -296 27 -79 8 -41 42 -50 -2 -14 11 -7 -55 -53 -14 -56 -311 -47 -81 -45 -9 -3 -7 -20 -94 -8 -17 2 -29 -171 0 4 16 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS -0.3% -11.6% -0.9% 0.4% -0.3% -0.4% 0.0% -0.2% 0.0% -0.2% 2.6% -0.6% -0.2% -1.3% 0.3% -0.6% -0.3% -0.3% -0.9% -0.2% -0.9% -2.0% -1.5% -1.1% -1.0% -0.6% -0.6% -1.4% -4.0% -0.9% -0.9% 0.0% -0.7% -0.5% 0.0% 0.3% 0.5% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA 146    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS $51,900 393 15 463 12 26 Crane and Tower Operators Dredge Operators Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining 23,340 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,200 $30,500 $41,100 $58,500 1.00 0.78 0.91 0.58 0.80 0.06 0.55 0.53 0.83 0.51 0.97 1.00 0.84 0.95 0.45 0.90 0.82 0.91 1.24 0.44 0.89 0.85 0.60 0.99 1.06 1.00 0.46 0.54 0.62 0.70 0.78 0.51 0.88 1.18 LOCATION QUOTIENT n/a 12 6 1 100 0 2 1 556 36 2,342 290 190 1 1 32 1 24 39 6 9 11 3 60 65 4 4 1 7 11 0 2 2 0 UNEMPL n/a 6.2% 6.2% 9.4% 9.8% n/a 2.2% 2.6% 9.4% 7.6% 9.2% 7.9% 4.3% 4.6% 6.2% 6.5% 7.9% 5.8% 10.0% 3.3% 4.7% 4.4% 7.2% 5.6% 4.2% 9.6% 7.9% 4.0% 2.8% 4.9% n/a 2.4% 0.4% n/a UNEMPL RATE Q2 2017 73,751 17 6 1 50 0 2 -1 581 28 2,898 288 560 -1 1 33 1 10 48 13 1 4 2 131 92 -2 0 0 6 6 -1 1 -48 -18 EMPL TOTAL 1.1% 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 1.1% -1.4% 0.7% -0.7% 2.3% 1.4% 2.7% 1.8% 2.9% -1.0% 1.6% 1.5% 1.4% 0.5% 3.0% 1.7% 0.1% 0.3% 1.3% 2.8% 1.3% -1.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.6% 0.6% -0.6% 0.3% -2.2% -1.8% ST. LOUIS, MO–IL MSA 1.2% 1.9% 1.7% -4.2% 0.3% -3.2% 0.8% -0.2% 1.9% 0.6% 1.8% 1.8% 2.1% 0.3% -1.7% 0.9% -0.1% 1.2% 1.2% 0.5% 0.7% 0.2% 1.0% 3.1% 2.4% -0.5% 0.0% 2.9% 0.4% 0.4% -0.7% 0.6% -1.7% -1.6% MISSOURI USA 1.7% 2.5% 1.8% -9.9% 1.4% -3.2% -2.6% -0.3% 2.6% 2.0% 2.7% 2.7% 3.3% -0.3% -5.9% 0.8% 0.8% 1.5% 1.3% 1.8% 1.6% 0.9% 0.8% 2.7% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 1.1% -1.3% -1.1% AVG ANNUAL CHANGE HISTORICAL 2012–2017 Source: JobsEQ.®® Data as of 2017Q2 unless noted otherwise Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding. 5 Occupation wages are as of 2016 and should be taken as the average for all Covered Employment. 6 Data represent found online ads active within the last thirty days in any zip code intersecting or within the selected region; data represents a sampling rather than the complete universe of postings. Exported on: Friday, October 6, 2017 12:22 PM 1,400,193 189 Total — All Occupations 100 Material Moving Workers, All Other 9 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Mine Shuttle Car Operators $33,800 $52,600 924 6 Wellhead Pumpers Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $61,900 $49,700 21 67 $23,700 $37,800 $31,800 $21,400 $34,200 $41,300 $48,300 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 5,404 $32,700 $56,700 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Packers and Packagers, Hand 414 3,422 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Machine Feeders and Offbearers 4,272 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Hoist and Winch Operators $53,200 348 Conveyor Operators and Tenders $32,200 $42,500 181 160 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants $80,700 $50,500 $26,100 Transportation Workers, All Other 229 $20,800 1,514 1,016 Parking Lot Attendants Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Transportation Inspectors $62,400 36 $76,600 47 36 Ship Engineers Bridge and Lock Tenders Traffic Technicians $45,000 21 Motorboat Operators $51,200 $93,400 213 227 Sailors and Marine Oilers $61,700 74 46 Subway and Streetcar Operators Rail Transportation Workers, All Other Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $64,700 411 $57,400 $60,400 196 AVG. ANNUAL WAGES5 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters EMPL Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators TITLE CURRENT PAST 4 QUARTERS Q2 2017 Occupation Snapshot — All Jobs FORECAST 58,189 1 1 0 6 0 0 1 100 6 609 96 97 1 0 0 2 3 4 4 14 10 1 6 51 0 0 0 6 1 1 1 1 0 356,168 49 32 3 238 3 35 12 1,446 85 7,364 1,294 1,232 6 2 61 3 133 98 85 22 57 18 371 853 17 11 12 95 47 21 37 169 69 CURRENT TOTAL REPL ONLINE JOB DEMAND ADS6 13,892 5 -3 -1 39 0 -1 -2 -120 -38 -202 143 -113 -2 -1 19 1 5 -19 -6 -2 -9 1 61 -30 -2 1 0 15 10 -2 -1 -35 -13 TOTAL GROWTH DEMAND NEXT TEN YEARS 0.1% 0.3% -0.3% -1.2% 0.4% 0.6% -0.2% -1.2% -0.2% -1.0% -0.1% 0.4% -0.3% -0.9% -0.9% 0.4% 0.7% 0.1% -0.5% -0.4% -0.1% -0.4% 0.2% 0.6% -0.2% -0.7% 0.2% 0.2% 0.7% 0.5% -0.4% -0.2% -0.9% -0.7% AVG. ANNUAL GROWTH % ST. LOUIS MSA LABOR FORCE COMMUNITY Education Institutions I like moving the dial. You can always do great “things along the margins, but in St. Louis our colleges and universities really move the needle. A great institution like Washington University attracts talent from all over. We train that talent in a rigorous fashion. Our graduates, coupled with talent from other institutions in the region, create a tremendous workforce pipeline. The depth of dynamic talent and great quality of life here make St. Louis a very attractive market for employers and students alike. ” – Dedric Carter Vice Chancellor for Operation and Technology Transfer and Professor of Engineering Practice Washington University in St. Louis RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    147 Is St. Louis’ workforce pipeline aligned to meet our future needs? Absolutely. In 2016, more than 44,000 students earned certificates and degrees at nearly 50 St. Louis colleges and universities in the St. Louis MSA. More than 11,000 of these graduates earned degrees in areas aligned with the needs of Amazon: business/management, accounting, administration, law/legal and IT. 148    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS An additional 4,500 students graduated with Amazon-aligned degrees from three more schools within the University of Missouri system. In addition, St. Louis’ central location makes it possible to recruit from many more nationally ranked colleges and universities in the plains and great lakes regions as well as states from the southeast that are contiguous to Missouri. From the classroom to the board room, the St. Louis region has the infrastructure to train technical and managerial talent for Amazon from Day One. Educational Completions Higher Education Programs St. Louis, MO-IL MSA Selected Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Codes Accounting Administration Executive Management IT Legal Emsi 03 2017 Data Set September 2017 St. Louis Community College St. Louis Community College � IIIILS Expanding Minds. Changing Lives. Data Sources and Calculations Completers Data The completers data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. Institution Data The institution data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. . ,I• Emsi Emsi Q3 2017 Data Set I www.economicmodeling.com RESPONSE TO RFP 24 AMAZON HQ2    149 Summary Educational Completions St. Louis MSA Institution Webster LinIVersity I Washington University In St Louis Lindenwood University Saint Louis University University at Missouri- St Louis ?Southern Illinois Mckendree Uniirersitv Fontbonne Uniyersity ?Marwliie UniVersitvl of Saint Louis University of Phoenix-Missouri Missouri Baptist university Southwestern Illinois College Saint Louis Communityr College Lewis and Clark Community College Greenvilie College InitEchniIEi'InsEitu?te- Earth City I-Iarrls-Stowe state University I-liciiev College St CharlesaCon'Imunltv College Technical Institute-Arnold Vatterott Courage-Berkeley - Ranken Technical College "Blackburn College Jefferson College Vatterott College-Bunset Hills East Central Coile_ge_ Principle College Brown Mackie College-St Louis Sanford- Brown College-Fenton Vatterott College- St Charles Vatterott College Falrulew Heights Stevens-The Institute of Business BI Arts of St Louis Sanford- Brown institute of Teennoiogy Court Reporting Institute of St Louis Metro Business College-Arnold Missouri College American Trade School Missouri Tech. TOTALS Emsi National American UniVersitvititieidon?Spring.- Total Completions (2014) 939 5 *4 in U1 .11 Total Completions {2015) 4,117 1,475 1,059 944 774 5'49 3309 3222 166 153 1.7.4 200 133 137 Emsi QB 2017 Data Set All selected CIP codes: Accounting. Administration, Executive Management, IT and Legal Total Completions (2016) 3,313 1,681 L215 8'53" '53? 54i 375i i953 "ti?4'HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Accounting - Educational Completions - St. Louis MSA See Appendix A for list of CIP codes Institutions Total Completions with completions In the last 14 years 32 2014 2015 2016 1 143 1 065 1 193 Regional Completions (Degrees and Certificates) by Institution Institution Total Total Total Completions Completions Completions (2014) (2015) (2015) University new: I . 276 234 30.0 Possessed Universitv .l . .38. . . 1.6.3 University of Missouri-5t Louis _13_7_ 71.3557 7 121 Webster University 119 98 11? SoutI?Lern _Il?nojs 139 119 195 Lewis and Clark Community C3Ile_g_e_ 7 597 7 $1 75 Mari/ville University of _7 _f?IfI 42 50 Saint Louis University 40 32_ 45?. Saint Louis Community College 5.9. 5B 7 4,1 McKentIrIEUp?rersity7 7 23 19 353 Missouri?aptist University 25 19 7 11 Fontbonne University _7 _25 24 24 University of Phoenix-Missouri 12 16 19 St Charles Community College _13 7_ 7 ti 7 13 Southwestern Illinois College 7 _715 __11 Harris-Stowe State University _7 7 7 2U 12 11 Jefferson College 12 9 8 I l-Ilckey College 7 97 7 5_5 Blackburn College 77 117? ill 5 7 _Greenviinle College 5_ '7 i I Brown Mackie College-St Louis 72 3 I National American University-Weldon SpI'I?ng 1 I) . Metro Bosiness College-Arnold 7 37 77 7 ti Sanforti- Brown College?Fenton 0 TOTALS I 1,143 1,095 17,193 Em5i Ernsi 03 2017' Data Set 25 RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQZ I 151 152 Administration See Appendix A for list of Cl with completions In 31 codes Institutions Total Completions the last 14 years 2014 2015 1,694 ?531 2015 1,534 Regional Completions (Degrees and Certificates) by Institution Institution Total Total Total Completions Completions Completions (2014) (2015) [2016) Webster University I 930 937 Lindenwood University I 23IOI 153 262 Washington University in St Louis 132 109 . 136 College es ssI 43 I FontIIhonIne University I _51 I45 I 37 McKentiree University 47 60 I 64 i Southwestern Illinois College I 47 47 45 I Saint Louis University - I I26 33 51 Iijioitey College I 33 27 20 I Saint Louis Community College . . _le 7 Southern _i I19 13 I 14 Lewis and Clark Community College I 19 38 I .17- St Charles Community College 1 1e 7 I I University_ of Phoenix?Missouri I 11 15 14 University of Saint Louis 9 9 14 I Blackburn College i 8 4 I CALC Institute of Technology I Is _j I Central College - I 1 0 iefierson College I 4 6 11 I M_etIroI Business CollegIe-Arllolel_ I 5_ 9 Ii Missouri . . 3 0 I I University of Missouri-St Louis I I . Missouri Baptist University I 2 I I Seefsli?ses Colossfe'linwiSanford-Brown College-_Hazelwootl _Brotvn Maekie ColIege?t Louis__I I 2 I 3 I Saint Louis Community College- F-loris_sarIIt Valley I I I I Sanford-orown College-Eenton I I 9 I 2 Saint Louis _CIomn'IIunIity -Meramec I I Stevens-the Institute of Business 8t Arts 1,531 1,534 Emsi Q3 2017 Data Set 27 HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Executive Management See Appendix A for list of CIP codes Institutions Total Completions with completions in the last 14 years 39 2014 2015 2016 6,457 5,345 6,038 Re ionai Com letions De-rees and Certificates Institution Institution Total Total Total Completions Completions Completions (2014] (2015) (2016) Webster University 2,85? 2,648 2,559 Lindeniiyood University 641 673 643 Saint Louis University 54717 1 see s46 University of Missouri- St Louis 533? 522 549 Washington Uniuersity in St Louis 469 511 469 Southern Illinois 292 7i 302 264 ?McKendree University 7 7 7 2701 i 7 7 203 7 2467 Fonuthonne University 1570 7 17479 1732 University of7 146 115 7 7 3-3 Missouri Baptist University 144 1347 Maryvlile University of Saint Louis 130 116 7 167 Ranken Technloal College 60 34 26 I7-Ia7rr7is~5towe State Uni7ve7r_slty 7 33 29 7 39 Hiokey cisii'egT__ 7 7 7 31 i" "2'0 7' 19? SaintLouisCommunity7C7oile7ge 7?7 _7 "7?7 ?73727 E77 7 7 7 7 __1177 "72771? Jefferson College 7 7 24 i 23 317 Technical InstituteaEarth City 19 '7 15 Vaitterott _Coii_e_ge- 13765217 Hills 7 ?7 1377i- 7 ?1'37 7 7 147' Prinoipla College 7 7 7 7 17 7 7 217.7 7 7 19 Vatterott College- Berkeley 16 30 27 East Central 7Co_iieg7e_ 7 7 7_ 7_ _17sl_ 7 737 Blackburn College 15 1.9 12 College -7 7 7? 77 7 777 7127i? 7 7 _279 7? 7 28 Sanford Brown College Fenton 711 0 0 7 Mackie college-s1 Louis 7 7 7171 i 7 1707 75 Sanford-Brown College-Collinsville 3 i 0 7 Technicalinstitute?Arnold 7 3 7 78 i7) Stevensfi?he institute of Business 81 Arts 7 7 7 7 7 i3 i7? 1377 7 7 - 7 77LeWis an7cl77 Cleric Community College - 7 7 77? 710 :7 77725 77 ?77 3747 St Charles Community College 3 2 2 Missouri College 7 1 7i University-Weldon757pri7n7g7 797 77Vatt7erott Coilege-Sttharles 7 79? 7 7 7 17 1:151] ages so; .7ill Emsi Emsi C13 2017 Data Set 28 RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQZ I 153 154 Information Technology See Appendix A for list of CIP codes Institutions Total Completions with completions in the last 14 years 44 2014 2015 2016 1,511 1,516 1,433 institution Webster University Washington University in St Louis Southern Unluersity?Edwardsville Lindenwoocl Unlvemity Uniu?r'?i? antennas; 715qu 7 Southwestern Illinois College Saint Louis Unlversity i1'7r TechdiEa?ns?t?Ei Earth City Technical Institute-Arnold 7 77Saint Louis Community College St Charles Community College 7Vatterott c?alegsaata'ey' 7 7 Mekontirec University Vatterott Colleged5unset Hills Regional Completions (Degrees and Certificates) by Institution Lewis 7anti7 dam? Community College Vatterott College-5t Charles Mal-Wills University of Saint Louis Vatterott College? -F7a7lr7vi7ew thigh?ts 7'I'h7e A7r7t Institute o7f st 7Louls7 7 Brown Mackie College- St Louis _UniIrer_slt_y of Phoenix-Missouri Principle College Harris-Stowe State Universityr Blackburn College Greenviile College 7 Jefferson College American Tracie School Ml757SOL7lrl77l78Cl17 E7'as7t7 Central College Fonthonne University Missouri 707ap7t7l7st7_ University National American University-Wido?n Sp_ring7 Tec?hnlcal Collage Emsi Total Total Total Completions Completions Completions (2014) (2015) (2016377 1207 1473' 7 72777'l7 1127' 7 77 7170727 129 92 73 52 53 i 51 77? 73171777 7 775Fl7? ?o7 37177 7 4217 e717 7 7 72:71 7 7147 227 73717 7 7 _27?7 32 17 13 7167 12. 7 "s 7 7167 713i 7 7s? ?777 7777 a? 7777 77 1797177775 ?7s7 7 7?7677777777 577 7'777 _77 771 _77?07 77777 0 7777777077 7 77727977??7?o7 7 71.1111 15167 1,472.27 Emsi Q3 2017' Data Set eeonomicmodeling. corn HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Lam?Legal See Appendix A for list of (ZIP codes Institutions Total Completions with completions in the last 14 years 22 2014 2015 2016 850 309 864 Institution Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis University "wesg'?e'r'uaseaia saint fair; assessesannals Lewis and Clark Community College name Unluersity at Saint Louis - Court Reporting Institute of St Louis BroWn Maskie t-College-St?Louis Jefferson College 6i Katine?ea Art's" "Va?tEErht'tEiE??IsEi?tei?ea Heights 111' was: Insti?tutei-Iiarth 1:119" 'thErStt cage?suns}: nulls saniacisrawii toii?g?'ust' li?t'ers "seams-m caissmsasa? East Central College .d'Enu? Regional Completions (Degrees and Certificates) by Institution Total Total Total Completions Completions Completions (2014) (2015) (2015) 335 382 494 27's as 149 52? 43 ""350 seal ssa Emsi Q3 2017 Data Set 30 RESPONSE TO RFP I AMAZON HQZ 155 Appendix A - Regional Program Completions for Selected Programs by CIP Code Accounting Program Regional Regional Regional Completions Completions Completions 52.03 Finance and Financial Management Services 313 TOTALS 1,055 Administration CIP Program Regional Regional Regional Code Completions Completions Completions (2016) 52.1 Human Resources Management and 1,253 1,216 1,109 Services ogagaEEeg~. ., - Business, Ma nagement, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other TOTALS 1,694 1,531 1,534 Executive Management Regional Regional Regional Program Completions Completions Completions (2014) (2015) (2016) CIP Code Sate 52.13 Managemeim Sciensce and Quantitative MEthods Business Administration, Management and Operations . 1 TDTA LS Appendix A - Regional Program Completions for Selected Programs by CIP Code - 31 156 I HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Information Technology Regional Regional Regional Program Completions Completions Completions (201a) (2015) (2016) (ZIP Code 1102 Computer 95 92 98 15-3 gi is}: 71:; - 11.05. . minute-r ems Analysis 4 11 21 11.08 Camputer software and media 98 10.9 128-1 Applications Legal Regional Regional Regional Program Completions Completions Completions (2014) (2015) (2915)" 22.02 Legal Research and?Advan'oe'd Professional 85 163 2-68 Studies TOTALS FOR SELECTED CIP CODES 11,655 11,316 11,112 Appendix A Regional Program Completions for Selected Programs by CIP Code 32 RESPONSETO RFP I AMAZON HQZ I 157 St. Louis has a Robust Network of Colleges and Universities The St. Louis region’s options for higher education are remarkably diverse, and include: the most selective and prestigious university in Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis; the second oldest Jesuit university in the country, St. Louis University; and the only Historically Black University in the Metro area, HarrisStowe State University. In addition, there are 15 two-year community and vocational schools that provide a range of accelerated training programs. 158    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Beyond the network of colleges and universities within the St. Louis region, the University of Missouri System is also a potential partner of significance for Amazon. The four-campus university system started in Columbia (MU) and includes additional campuses in Kansas City (UMKC), Rolla (Missouri S&T), and St. Louis (UMSL). The University System’s combined research and land-grant institutions make it unique. The opposite page provides detail regarding the number of graduates with Amazon-aligned degrees for each University of Missouri campus for the past three years. University of Missouri System Selected Classification of Instructional Programs MASTERS POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE DOCTORAL UNDERGRAD CERTIFICATE BACHELORS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE MASTERS POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE DOCTORAL UNDERGRAD CERTIFICATE BACHELORS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE MASTERS POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE DOCTORAL TOTAL Computer and Information Sciences, General . 63 . 25 . 6 . 77 . 28 . 5 . 52 . 17 . 2 275 Information Technology . 56 . . . . . 71 . . . . . 39 . . . . 166 Computer Engineering, General . 26 . 6 . . . 39 . 6 . . . 25 . 8 . . 110 Business/Commerce, General . 644 . 104 . 4 . 647 . 85 . 3 . 464 . 89 . 7 2047 Nonprofit/Public/ Organizational Management . . 4 . . . . . 1 . . . . . 7 . . . 12 Computer and Information Sciences, General . 65 . 20 . 8 . 78 3 38 . 9 . 60 1 9 . . 291 Computer Systems Analysis/ Analyst . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . 3 Computer Science . . 2 . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer and Information Systems Security/ Information Assurance . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . 2 Information Technology Project Management . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . 1 . . . 2 Computer Engineering, General . 64 . 29 . 1 . 49 . 34 . 5 . 31 . 9 . 2 224 Computer Engineering, Other . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Industrial and Organizational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . 1 Business Administration and Management, General . . 1 15 . . . . . 18 . . . . 1 14 . . 49 Information Technology . 13 . . . . . 14 . . . . . 2 . . . . 29 Computer Science . 24 . 82 . . . 37 . 136 . . . 25 . 43 . . 347 Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1 . . . . . 8 . . . 3 . 4 . . . 5 . 21 Business/Commerce, General . 248 . 135 . . . 260 . 120 . . . 112 . 71 . . 946 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Computer Science . 24 . 15 . . . 30 . 7 . . . 19 . 5 . . 100 Accounting and Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . 6 . 9 Business/Commerce, General . 359 . 119 . . . 370 . 134 1 . . 172 . 49 . . 1204 Business Administration and Management, General . . . . . 7 . . . . . 3 . . . . . 1 11 Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management . . . . 8 . . . . . 10 . . . . . 3 . 21 Nonprofit/Public/ Organizational Management . . . . 15 . . . . . 22 . . . . . 12 . 49 Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other . . . . 9 . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 13 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General . . . . 3 . . . . . 1 . . . . . 3 . 7 1 1586 12 550 35 27 8 1672 9 606 44 25 4 1001 12 315 29 14 5950 PROGRAMS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 2016 BACHELORS 2015 UNDERGRAD CERTIFICATE University of Missouri – St. Louis University of Missouri – Kansas City Missouri University of Science and Technology University of Missouri – Columbia INSTITUTION 2014 SUM RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    159 Sampling of Programs and Partnerships Currently Available Taking investment in students further, regional colleges and universities have a demonstrated record of excellence working with corporations to develop blueprints for customized training programs and courses. St. Louis’ education leaders would welcome conversations with Amazon about scaling up existing programs to develop more technical and executive talent. In addition, multiple nonprofits with national reputations are working with regional colleges and universities to fill the St. Louis tech talent pipeline, including LaunchCode, NPower, and GlobalHack. Co-Location of Fortune 500 and Public University The University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) is the only university with a Fortune 500 headquarters on its campus. Since Express Scripts moved to UMSL in 2005, the partnership has become one of the largest business-university developments in the nation. One of four institutions in the University of Missouri system, UMSL is among the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in the state. UMSL’s international undergraduate business program has been nationally ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News and World Report for 15 consecutive years. The university offers several academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for Express Scripts employees. In addition, faculty collaborate on joint research projects with teams at Express Scripts. 160    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Cybersecurity and Higher Education Cybercrime is projected to cost $6 trillion worldwide by 2021, and it’s estimated there will be a global shortage of two million cybersecurity professionals by 2019. St. Louis area universities are investing in cybersecurity degree programs to address the massive need for new cybersecurity professionals, including the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which has its western headquarters in St. Louis. The University of Missouri – St. Louis is one of only two institutions in Missouri with the National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. In addition, Washington University and Saint Louis University both offer cybersecurity professional education programs, technology training services, and customized group training. Webster University and Maryville University also offer graduate programs in cybersecurity, and Missouri S&T has a graduate certificate available, with plans underway to launch a Master of Science program. Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and St. Charles Community College include cybersecurity certificates in their degree offerings as well. Case Study: Maryville University Maryville’s new state-of-the-art Cyber Fusion Center is a student-run and faculty-managed security operation center. Services include penetration testing, vulnerability management, digital forensics and cyberthreat monitoring. In addition, the school received a three-year $435,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to create “Protect and Connect,” a program that connects local tech startups with training and cybersecurity services at T-REX and Cortex. Unique Programs that Work to Improve Tech Talent Development in Partnership with Higher Education: Deliberately built to be efficient and scalable, LaunchCode is prepared to ramp up its classes to help Amazon fill staffing needs by training up to 3,000 students per year. Case Study: NPower St. Louis has a number of unique programs that work to improve tech talent development in partnership with higher education, including: LaunchCode, NPower, and Midwest Cyber Center. Case Study: LaunchCode LaunchCode has helped train more than 900 people for tech careers with free, open, and inclusive classes that have enrolled 2,576 people from around the country. LaunchCode’s main educational program, LC101, is a 20-week, part-time, free program that quickly and effectively prepares workers for coding jobs. LaunchCode partners with Washington University, Webster University, Maryville University, and others in the region. NPower offers a free 22-week IT training and development program. The program prepares students to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, and pursue advanced coursework in cybersecurity, coding, and IT service management. The St. Louis location is on the campus of Harris-Stowe State University. Case Study: Midwest Cyber Center (MC²) Midwest Cyber Center (MC²) was created to connect the corporate, government, and academic leaders in St. Louis’ cyber ecosystem. Higher education partners include: St. Louis University, Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University, Lindenwood University, Maryville University, University of Missouri – St. Louis, Southwestern Illinois College, McKendree, Lewis and Clark Community College, and Fontbonne University. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    161 Sampling of Creative Programs with Higher Education Institutions in the Region Partnerships between universities and their surrounding communities offer advantages that go far beyond each other’s shared geography. These are just a few of the creative programs with higher education in the region. University of Missouri – St. Louis and Washington University Washington University in St. Louis Among the world’s leaders in teaching, research, and patient care, Washington University is a hub of innovation that inspires entrepreneurs and supports research with global impact. Its partnerships in healthcare, and plant and life science, are detailed in Section 9 of this proposal. Washington University, in collaboration with Cortex, hosts Stampedecon, a specialty conference held three to four times each year. Topics include artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, and others. Saint Louis University For nearly 25 years, the University of Missouri – St. Louis and Washington University’s School of Engineering & Applied Science have collaborated to offer an undergraduate engineering degree to nontraditional students in the St. Louis area. The Saint Louis University (SLU) Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, was founded in 1927 to raise the standards of aviation education. The college has a long and ongoing tradition of collaboration with Boeing and other national aerospace companies and their suppliers. University of Missouri – St. Louis K–12 Computer Science Program SLU is a preferred school through Boeing’s Learning Together Program and has trained over 1,000 IT professionals from Boeing. SLU offers total flexibility to corporate clients through custom content, day and night training, and virtual training options. Centene Corporation employees also receive private group training at SLU’s workforce center. UMSL’s Technology & Learning Center (TLC) and ED Collabitat have several programs and partnerships that feature computers, robots, and other technologies, including: ■ A weekly “Girls’ Tech” after-school program. ■ The Eureka Program, an intensive summer collaboration for girls who want to pursue college majors in the STEM fields, including computer programming. To better meet the needs of its corporate partners, SLU recently created two new graduate programs: the Master of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in Software Engineering. ■ A weekly tech program with the St. Louis Children’s Hospital. St. Charles Community College (SCCC) ■ The Science Center’s program for youth interested in science. UMSL has cooperated in several projects with that organization, including software development projects. In addition to these long-term projects, UMSL faculty, students, and staff also partner with Clearent (an annual educational hackathon), Code.org (the Day of Code), Express Scripts (the summer Bridge Program), Google (Made with Code), Mastercard (educational entrepreneurs at the Collabitat) and Microsoft (DigiGirlz). 162    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS St. Charles Community College’s campus is approximately 40 minutes west of downtown St. Louis. As the fourth largest of Missouri’s 12 community college districts, SCC serves around 11,100 students and offers 45 career programs in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry and biosciences, business, and more. Its partnership with General Motors spans 30 years. As one of the largest employers in SCC’s service area, the college offers mandated simulated work environment workshops for GM employees, as well as cross training. For the past 19 years, GM and SCC have hosted the regional robotics competition for middle and high school students. More than 35 middle and 18 high schools now compete at the annual event. GM and SCC also host middle and high school educational Manufacturing Day and Career Expo events; more than 2,000 youth have participated in the programs the past five years. Ranken Technical College In August, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilber Ross announced the department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) $2.35 million grant to Ranken Technical College of St. Louis, in order to establish an incubator that supports the region’s manufacturing sector by providing pre-apprentice and apprenticeship workforce training. Ranken’s course offerings are designed in partnership with employers. Corporate partners include Emerson, Enterprise, and JM Family Enterprises. Degree programs include information technology, CCNP training, and computer networking. Linn State Technical College Linn State Technical College is the first and only two-year technical college with a statewide mission devoted to technical education. Located 90 minutes west of St. Louis, the college confers 17 percent of the engineering/ technology degrees and 26 percent of the industrial technician degrees earned in Missouri. Linn State has successful partnerships with many manufacturers, including Boeing, in addition to engaging more than 400 business and industry advisors in support of its programs. Their 18-acre campus is located in the heart of St. Louis and hosts over one million square feet of advanced technology laboratories. Offering both two- and four-year degrees, Ranken graduates over 1,000 highly skilled technicians each year. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    163 Initiatives to align employer needs with degree programs Higher education institutions in the St. Louis area maintain ongoing dialogue with employers to design and ensure degree programs align with employer needs. St. Louis’ goal is to become a Top Ten region for educational attainment by 2025. Partners endorsing the collaboration include the St. Louis Higher Education Council, Business Leaders for Education, St. Louis Graduates, EastWest Gateway Council of Governments, and the Black Leadership Roundtable. The following initiatives track the employability of graduates: ■ The Regional Chamber convenes a Talent Council, focused on demand in financial and information services, health science and services, and sustainable technologies. The Higher Education Council meets to respond to changing business needs in real time. ■ The School of Business at the University of Missouri – St. Louis develops and analyzes surveys of the St. Louis business community regarding critical skills and related skills gaps. The results of this survey are shared widely throughout the region as a reference for educators and human resource professionals. UMSL uses the results to revise their courses and to develop new courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. ■ St. Louis Community College publishes the State of St. Louis Workforce Report, which is a valuable resource for both employers and educators. The report is distributed annually. 164    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Sampling of Regional Creative Community Programs A number of community agencies are working to improve the development of technical talent through nontraditional training and placement programs, in order to serve residents who would not necessarily pursue a two- or four-year degree. Case Study: CoderGirl CoderGirl is a LaunchCode Education program. It is a year-long tech-training program consisting of two, six-month cycles. CoderGirl provides professional mentors from companies like Climate Corporation, Asynchrony, and World Wide Technology. Case Study: The St. Louis County Government St. Louis County Government works with local university students to provide them with internship openings in information technology and cybersecurity. Students get firsthand experience while pursuing their academic degrees. Students are exposed to an IT infrastructure that supports over 3,500 local employees in multiple sites. Case Study: St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (SLEDP) SLEDP is exploring new ways to engage with professionals who do not participate in traditional placement efforts. The partnership is pursuing collaborations with Gearbox Enterprise Academy and Better Weekdays: ■ Gearbox Enterprise Academy is a new initiative taking shape in St. Louis that matches regional startups to corporate partners through an innovative tool called VentuRank. This new initiative is an exciting opportunity to improve the connectivity between St. Louis’ established corporate partners and tech talent in the region. ■ Better Weekdays, a St. Louis-based technology startup, matches top college talent with personalized career pathways at companies aligned with their strengths and values. Better Weekdays received investment from the Helix Fund, managed by SLEDP, and an additional investment from the St. Louis Development Corporation. Case Study: Claim Academy Claim Academy is a St. Louis-based developer boot camp that offers 12-week classes in Full Stack Java and .NET/C# programming. Claim Academy has a 95% placement rate. This program is an accredited and approved center for workforce development, as designated by the Missouri Workforce Development Board. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    165 St. Louis has a robust network of K–12 Programs related to STEM and computer science. St. Louis Metro Elementary and Secondary Education 166 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS 817 PUBLIC SCHOOLS 294 PRIVATE SCHOOLS 1,111 TOTAL SCHOOLS Examples of K–12 Education Programs Related to Computer Science and STEM Amazon has a unique opportunity in St. Louis to transform how we approach K–12 education. The one-size-fits-all approach is being challenged by educators and employers. In Missouri and Illinois, school districts maintain local control, resulting in more flexibility for partnerships with private entities like Amazon to help shape curricula and related programming, including virtual learning. There is a density of St. Louis-area educators and reform advocates who are committed to shifting the focus of K–12 education from delivering outputs (test scores) to outcomes (real skills). Amazon could help accelerate reform efforts, inclusive of teacher training, to better prepare students for continuous learning. Regionally, multiple private and public schools are working together with higher education to develop a pipeline of computer science and engineering talent in St. Louis. Some highlights include: 166    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS ♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂ ♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂ ♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂ ♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂♂ 396,465 67,110 463,575 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS TOTAL STUDENTS Case Study: Washington University in St. Louis Institute for School Partnership The Institute for School Partnership connects school districts and teachers to the programs and services at Washington University. Teachers receive professional development, and access to resources to promote STEM education. Programs include “Novel Engineering,” which helps students develop skills in framing problems, engaging in conceptual planning, and realizing and testing their ideas. Case Study: St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies The St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (STL CAPS) provides students with a unique, immersive experience, resulting in highly skilled, adaptable, global innovators and leaders. The STL CAPS technology solutions course immerses students in software engineering, web development, operating systems, hardware technologies, network design/technologies, management information systems, and emerging technologies. Discrete mathematics topics are embedded in the course. Students have mentors and work on client-based projects. Case Study: Webster University’s George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology/Mastercard/Microsoft Mastercard recently funded a program at Webster University for computer science students to support Microsoft’s annual DigiGirlz event designed to give middle- and high-school girls an opportunity to learn about careers in technology and to participate in computer and technology workshops. Mastercard recently funded a program by the school to create the Cyber Explorers Workshop, which consists of interactive training sessions focused on stimulating interest in cybersecurity and computer science. Case Study: Ranken Technical College/ St. Louis Public Schools Partnership Ranken and the St. Louis Public Schools are partnering to launch C3 – City Career College, designed to create career pathways for jobs in information technology and advanced manufacturing. Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, the program will start at the secondary level and allow students to earn an associate degree after only one year of post-secondary education. While tailored to the St. Louis market, it is expected to become a national model. Case Study: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) — Computer Science Instruction in St. Louis PLTW recently introduced curricula for middle and high school students that focuses on career areas of high-demand jobs, from application and software development and cybersecurity. Approximately 25 school districts in the St. Louis area have implemented the PLTW Computer Science Curriculum. The program aligns with the College Board for credit for the AP Computer Science Exam. St. Louis Community College has supported the project since its inception in 2005, by providing teacher training, student competitions, and college credit. Case Study: St. Charles Community College (SCC)/General Motors (GM) Robotics Competition students to build a robot or complete a task or process developed by GM. More than 35 middle and 18 high schools now compete at the annual event. Case Study: Collegiate School for Medicine and Biosciences/St. Louis Public Schools Magnet High School The school was initiated by Cortex, Washington University, St. Louis University, and community leaders and graduated its first class last spring. One hundred percent of the graduates were accepted at four-year colleges. It ranks as one of the region’s highest performing public or private schools. Committed to inclusion, more than half the students are African-Americans. The school also provides an ESOL/Bilingual/ Migrant program for students and their families at the K–12 levels. Case Study: St. Louis City Public Schools More than 17,000 students are enrolled in 44 schools in the city’s public schools system. Students perform more than 276,000 hours of community service annually and 96 percent of the graduating students attend college. STEM AP offerings include: biology, calculus, physics, environmental science, computer science, mechanics, physics electricity and magnetism, and statistics. Case Study: Code Red Education/K–12 Schools in St. Louis & Metro East By providing computer science instructional materials and teacher training, Code Red has been able to impact the computer science education of approximately 56,000 students in the St. Louis metro area. Eightytwo percent of K–12 students that have gone through courses powered by Code Red have achieved proficiency in CSTA computer science standards. Seventy-three percent of seniors in those courses have also shown interest in pursing college degrees and/or careers in computer science. Out of that demographic, ninety-one percent are currently either employed in the tech workforce or pursuing degrees in computer science/engineering. For the past 19 years, GM and SCC have hosted the regional robotics competition for middle and high school students. The event challenges RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    167 Case Study: St. Louis Metro Academic and Classical High School (Metro High) Metro High is among the nation’s 500 best high schools in preparing students for college and it’s the highest ranked high school in Missouri according to a 2017 U.S. News and World Report. The publication evaluated more than 22,000 public high schools in the country. The school has extensive STEM programming. Case Study: Hawthorne Leadership School for Girls Hawthorne is the only public all-girls school in Missouri that provides college preparatory education with a focus on STEM. The school opened in 2015 with 120 sixth and seventh grade girls, and will continue to add a new grade each school year through the 12th grade in 2020. STEM Learning Ecosystems The St. Louis region has just been selected to join the STEM Learning Ecosystems, a national initiative designed to make a significant impact on STEM education. Initial priorities include: 1) Building a regional culture of STEM learning, 2) Enhancing in-class STEM education, 3) Ensuring in-class learning is aligned with quality and accessible out-of-class STEM experiences, and 4) Linking STEM Learning with college and career opportunities. YMCA Region After School STEM Enrichment Program In addition to supplementing what they’ve learned in school, students participate in STEM interactive learning models that engage critical thinking skills. The YMCA program is available daily following school hours. 168    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Parkway School District’s Spark! Parkway School District’s Spark! program provides students with an individualized, industry-driven, and immersive STEM programs including computer science, bioscience, health science, and engineering. Partnerships include (SLU, Washington University, and Missouri S&T) as well as industry partners such as (BarnesJewish Hospital, World Wide Technology, Boeing, and Monsanto). Students get authentic professional experiences and 90 percent go on to pursue majors in STEM-related careers. John Burroughs Schools (JBS) STEM Co-ed Independent School, Grades 7–12 The Industrial Technology and Engineering department at JBS has been recognized for STEM innovation by the Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition and the Monsanto Fund. In addition to seventh and eighth grade technical design and industrial technology and engineering classes, upper school electives are offered in architectural drawing, digital audio technology, computer video editing and special effects, computer-aided drafting, high-tech tooling, and independent study. Mary Institute & Saint Louis Country Day School/Beasley Elementary (MICDS) Co-ed Independent School, Grades PK–12 Students learn how to think like programmers to solve problems in STEM and humanities classes. In the elementary grades, children learn that code is the language of machines. They experiment with developmentally appropriate coding concepts and skills, including basic loops and if/then statements. Middle schoolers build on that foundation. They are encouraged to think algorithmically to break a problem into steps. They learn block coding in the fifth grade, and advance from there. Upper school students dive deep into Python and Java coding languages, AP computer science, STEM classes, Robotics Club, and through project applications in humanities classes. GlobalHack ■ Launched in St. Louis in 2013, GlobalHack organizes events that kickstart communityfocused software projects and deliver accessible computer science education opportunities for kids. GlobalHack offers a variety of different opportunities for middle and high schoolers in the St. Louis metro region. Programs include: Create a LOOP CS4MO Collaborative: GlobalHack, along with other educational, civic, and private partners are forming a statewide working group called CS4MO to advocate for K–12 computer science programming throughout the State of Missouri. ■ Youth Coding Workshops: GlobalHack partnered with local co-working spaces and the St. Louis County Library system to host a series of beginner-friendly workshops and activities around coding and computer science. Enrollment: 904 students from 47 area schools participated in 36 workshops.  Create a LOOP is a nonprofit organization that teaches kids computer science skills. The goal of the organization is to build a worldwide community of clubs that produce the next generation of creators, instead of consumers. Clubs meet two hours a week and are taught by volunteers and parents. ■ Hackathons: These competitions encourage more middle and high school students to participate in software competitions and provide students and non-students alike with a platform to apply their coding knowledge to solve real-world problems in a team-based environment. Create a LOOP provides clubs with curricula, technology, and club activities to club members to learn, make, and play through computer science. Participants learn multiple computer programming languages. St. Louis Summer Computer Camp Partnerships have also been made with youth-focused organizations (e.g. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri) to host one-day design challenges where small teams of students build a wireframe for a web or mobile application using simple, easy-to-use drag-anddrop software. With the help of industry mentors, students gain experience with UI/ UX design, critical thinking, competitive analysis, teamwork, and presentation skills.  ■ ■ Summer Coding Camp: GlobalHack recently hosted its first coding-focused summer camp at UMSL for area middle and high school students. Courses included: game development, web design, coding in Python, and app development, among others. Each week of camp concluded with a career panel to expose students to careers in tech and a show and tell session so that students could share their final projects with parents and peers. Enrollment: 407 students participated. Youth Coding League (YCL): Launched Fall 2017 with 20 teams from 13-area schools, the Youth Coding League is a 12-week competitive coding program for middle school students. Students learn computer programming basics (Python). Industry mentors, typically software developers, are also available to provide additional support and guidance to teams. iD Tech offers summer day camps and overnight camps for kids and teens. Co-ed programs include iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, iD Tech Academies for teens ages 13-18, and iD Tech Mini for ages 6-9, as well as an all-girls program called Alexa Café. Participants develop iPhone and Android apps, program with C++ and Java; design and create video games and websites; produce movies, build robots, and more. The camp is hosted at Washington University in St. Louis. Coding Classes/Summer Camps Dozens of coding classes are held each summer for K–12 students. The classes are held at various universities and community colleges, including: Washington University, Lewis & Clark Community College, St. Charles Community College, New City School Summer Camp (K–6), St. John Vianney High School, Chesterfield Day School, Maryville Science and Robotics Program, and more. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    169 Increasing Access to Education: Scholarship Initiatives In thinking about what is best for the region in the long term, we are, of course, thinking about what is best for our children and youth. As a result, our region’s biggest innovation has to be around equity in education. The development of scholarships and grant opportunities continues to be a vital part of the region’s postsecondary training. At the state level, the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) administers several scholarship and grant programs for Missouri residents, including: the Access Missouri Award, a need-based grant program; the Advanced Placement (AP) Incentive Grant, designed to encourage high school students to take and score well on AP tests in mathematics and science; and the Bright Flight Scholarship, a merit program for those scoring in the top three percent of all Missouri high school students taking the ACT or SAT test their senior year (currently a composite score of 31). An additional MDHE program, the A+ Scholarship Program, provides scholarship funds for all graduating seniors to attend a twoyear public community college or vocational school. Initially available for public school graduates, the program recently expanded in 2016 to include funding for private school students as well. A local example of expanded access to higher education is the partnership between Beyond Housing and the Normandy School District. Launched in 2013, the program gives a $500 MOST 529 college savings Promise Account to every student entering kindergarten in the Normandy school district. In 2016, Beyond Housing extended the program to include Normandy High School seniors, with 116 students receiving a $250 college savings account gift. To date, more than 1,000 kindergarten students have enrolled in the program, and nearly $600,000 has been placed in 529 interest-bearing accounts through the Missouri State Treasurer’s 529 MOST College Savings Plan. The Illinois Promise began in Fall 2005 to ensure the accessibility of higher education for students from the lowest income levels. The Illinois Promise gives eligible recipients sufficient grant, scholarship, and loan funds, in combination with a minimal employment expectation, to cover their estimated cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books, and supplies. Illinois Promise scholarships bridge the gap between a student’s federal and state financial aid packages and the actual cost of an Illinois education. Since the program’s inception, more than 2,800 students have been awarded scholarships totaling $5.2 million, and threequarters of the receiving students are firstgeneration college students. At the regional level, St. Louis has improved student access to private scholarships and interest-free loan programs through the Scholarship Central portal, which provided more than 100 scholarship and interestfree loan programs last year. Most are open to students pursuing any academic major. Scholarships specifically related to an IT degree include the American Association of Blacks in Energy Southeastern Missouri/Southern Illinois Scholarship and the Midwest Cyber Center Scholarship. For the 2017–18 academic year, $6.2 million was awarded to 1,200 applicants using Scholarship Central. Additionally, the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis provided $3.2 million in interest-free student loans and nearly $1 million in grants to 512 students. The Missouri Land Grant is awarded to all undergraduate Missouri residents who are fulltime Pell Grant eligible and working toward their first undergraduate degree. For those eligible, the grant will cover all tuition and fees not covered by other grants or scholarships. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    171 Private universities also have made scholarships a priority, offering hundreds of millions of dollars every year to students based on need and merit. Examples include: Washington University in St. Louis If a student is accepted to Washington University but lacks the money for tuition, Washington University will create a grants package to ensure the student can attend and graduate debt-free. In 2016, the university awarded more than 230 scholarships to 415 students in the School of Engineering & Applied Science. The Graduate Affiliation Scholarship and the Langsdorf Fellows scholarship are among the many scholarship programs available to students in STEM degree programs. All students who enter the Engineering Dual Degree Undergraduate & Graduate Degree programs are awarded the Graduate Affiliation Scholarship, which guarantees a 50 percent tuition discount for the first year, a 55 percent discount the second year and a 60 percent discount the third year. In 1966, the School of Engineering & Applied Science established an academic fellowship program to provide funding opportunities for students who have high academic potential. Incoming first-year students with exceptional promise are selected as Langsdorf Fellows to receive 100 percent tuition for four years of undergraduate study. Saint Louis University (SLU) In 2015-2016, SLU students received more than $173 million in scholarship support, partly due to the university’s “Go Further” initiative, which matches qualified gifts of $100 or more to enable scholarships based on need and merit. More than 24,000 gifts have been matched since then, totaling $16 million. SLU has an ambitious goal of funding 3,500 additional need- and merit-based scholarships, student retention and veterans/military dependents scholarships, and pre-college program scholarships to engage K–12 students in careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health-related fields. SLU is also constantly seeking grants to make its program more affordable. Recently, funds were secured for BITWISE (Bioinformatics Training With Industry Support and Engagement Scholars) Scholars and McNair Scholars programs. SLU’s Master of Science program 172    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology were awarded National Science Foundation Funds for the BITWISE program, which gives up to $10,000 per year for two consecutive years to individual scholars. SLU partners with the U.S. Department of Education on the McNair Scholars program. The program helps prepare undergraduates who are low-income, firstgeneration or members of under-represented groups for post-graduate work and advanced degrees. Students receive stipends and SLU waives tuition during the summer research component, which carries college-level credit. Fontbonne University Just announced in September 2017, The Fontbonne Promise is a unique opportunity for first-time, first-year, need-based students in Missouri. The university will award full tuition and fees for up to five years to at least 30 2018 freshmen. Students who qualify for The Fontbonne Promise will receive a financial aid award that covers full tuition and fees. The scholarship funding will be made possible through a combination of state aid, Fontbonne aid and donor contributions University of Illinois The Technology Entrepreneur Center within the University of Illinois College of Engineering encourages students to pursue or continue their tech-focused education with more than 25 scholarship programs, ranging from the Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship that offers $5,000 to eager young business leaders, to a $1,500 Women in Tech Scholarship. Big Idea: The St. Louis Regional Scholarship Program To meet Amazon’s anticipated employment needs, we work backwards from a goal of 50,000 employees by 2027. Although Amazon will recruit globally, St. Louis must invent and simplify programs that incentivize students to pursue degrees in Information Technology (IT). An unprecedented depth of partnership between elected officials, regional education leaders, and employers like Amazon will be required to increase the number of graduates in technical fields aligned with Amazon’s needs. To dramatically increase the number of St. Louis area students pursuing degrees in ITrelated fields, there is a vision for an innovative and targeted scholarship initiative as part of the incentive package offered by the City of St. Louis and Missouri: The St. Louis Regional Scholarship Program (STLRS). Funds awarded would likely take multiple forms to ensure efficient and sustainable use of funds. Goals of the program include: • Improved enrollment in two and four-year IT degree programs; and • Immersive, paid, summer internships with St. Louis-based corporations exclusively for scholarship recipients to help students develop relationships with local employers for future employment. Participating students would have to meet eligibility criteria throughout the program. There are about 28,000 high school graduates in the St. Louis metro area in any given year. If 10% of area graduates could be compelled to pursue a traditional four-year degree in Information Technology starting in 2018, we anticipate an additional 8,400 more IT professionals would be available to hire from the local market by 2026. We anticipate even more IT professionals could be available through non-traditional and two-year programs. To ensure the STLRS program is financially sustainable, STLRS will negotiate partnerships with cooperating colleges and universities such that STLRS scholarships follow all other sources of financial aid and scholarship support from local, state, and federal sources. In addition, the program would insist on the highest standards to build trust with employers who only want to hire and develop the best. This is a BIG idea with urgency that requires the support of St. Louis business community. Initial conversations with civic leaders are very positive. We are confident that the STLRS program will deliver results by developing top talent. This is an innovative and new approach for St. Louis, and Amazon would be the catalyst of this BIG idea. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    173 Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos, It is with great enthusiasm that we write to request your support of St. Louis as the location for Amazon's second North American headquarters. Amazon and St. Louis have in common both exceptional forward-thinking energy and robust human capital. We believe your company's and our region’s successes depend on those attributes. We anticipate you will evaluate the merits of all the proposals based on whether they assure your team that the region can provide a predictable, reliable flow of talent to meet the organization’s needs. We can assure you that St. Louis is in a prime position to offer Amazon the kind of regional collaboration among higher education institutions needed to supply and promote the talented workforce upon which Amazon has been built and thrives. The higher education landscape in St. Louis is strong. We have one of the largest concentrations of colleges and universities of any major metropolitan area and, over the past 10 years, our higher education institutions have conferred over 360,000 degrees. Talent comes to St. Louis from a constellation of 72 four-year and 51 two-year colleges and universities within a 150-mile radius – one of the many reasons why our central location is advantageous. And we are a region growing its talent pool: since 2010, our region has seen a 4% increase in the number of adults who possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. When compared to the top 20 largest metropolitan areas in the country, we currently rank 12th in the percent of adults with a BA+ degree. In addition to a high level of baccalaureate completion and a highly skilled pool of graduates, the St. Louis region also ranks 4th in the nation with two-year degree production from our area community colleges, with many graduates at the middle or technician skill levels in areas of IT, finance, logistics, management and other areas relevant to Amazon. The region has established innovative not-for-profit organizations, such as Launch Code, producing hundreds of coding or software employees each year. St. Louis also is home to four research institutions which significantly add to the world’s base of new knowledge. These universities are uniquely positioned to meet local, regional, national, and global imperatives in energy, security, health, and economic prosperity and attract more than $700 million annually in research support to the St. Louis area. They offer world-class educational opportunities in the arts, sciences, business, law, engineering, social work, public health, health sciences, and medicine. In addition, they are committed to diversity and inclusion, global engagement, sustainable practices and research, innovation and entrepreneurship, and advancing human health. Amazon’s expansion into this education- and research-rich environment would strengthen its position as a global leader in electronic commerce. 174    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Our region is asset rich and collaboration strong, which is particularly evidenced in our higher education community. We pride ourselves on working together through national and international partnerships to improve outcomes for students, meet the needs of our employers, and foster a regional culture that promotes life-long learning. In the last year, the higher education and business communities have come together through the St. Louis Regional Chamber to forge the St. Louis Regional Education Commitment, a shared agenda to see St. Louis become a Top Ten region for educational attainment by 2025. We know a region’s workforce reflects its economic viability. As such, we are collectively committed to long-term strategies to remove barriers for students in our region, accelerate the rate by which students complete their post-secondary degrees, and leverage our regional education assets to align to employers’ workforce needs. To date, this agenda has been endorsed by coalitions representing over one hundred organizations in our region who are committed to working together to achieve the Top 10 Goal. The Regional Education Commitment reflects an unprecedented level of collaboration in pursuit of a shared vision of the future that frames education as a core economic driver for the St. Louis metropolitan region. With this increasing collaboration and strategic focus, the time is right for Amazon to capitalize on our community’s commitment to developing, attracting and retaining talent. We expect that you will find this kind of collaboration among higher education institutions and business in pursuit of a shared agenda to be a rare asset that St. Louis provides. And, while we know that you will find that we offer the kinds of training and degree programs that will supply Amazon with the talent it needs now, we are also eager to work with you and your team to create the kind of responsive programming needed to meet your workforce needs for the future. One of the things we hear a lot from entrepreneurs, recent college graduates, and others who relocate to our region is that St. Louis is a place where you can make a difference. We hope you see what our community can offer. We invite your careful consideration and are happy to share our enthusiasm for how St. Louis can provide Amazon with unparalleled opportunities. Respectfully, President Jon Bauer East Central Community College President J. Michael Pressimone Fontbonne University President Dwuan Warmack Harris-Stowe State University President Raymond V. Cummiskey Jefferson College President Dale T. Chapman Lewis and Clark Community College President Michael D. Shonrock Lindenwood University RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    175 President Mark Lombardi Maryville University President James M. Dennis McKendree University President R. Alton Lacey Missouri Baptist University President Stan Shoun Ranken Technical College President Fred P. Pestello Saint Louis University President Carlos Vargas Southeast Missouri State University Chancellor Randall Pembrook Southern Illinois University Edwardsville President Barbara Kavalier St. Charles Community College Chancellor Jeff Pittman St. Louis Community College Chancellor Thomas F. George University of Missouri—St. Louis Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton Washington University in St. Louis President Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble Webster University Chancellor Angie Besendorfer Western Governors University Missouri 176    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS . o0. . .inol?dt . .. LOGISTICS ?7 CLOOM GM I SUTNI C I TSY For Hyperloop One, the Missouri Team application stood “out for several reasons, including government buy-in, ample traffic, and a strong business case. Missouri also has several unique characteristics — it has the seventh-largest state highway system in the U.S., and St. Louis is home to the third-largest rail hub in the nation. Another standout is St. Louis being the nation’s third-largest inland port.1 ” – Nick Earle Senior Vice President of Global Operations Hyperloop One 1 “New transportation system: KC to St. Louis in 23 minutes,” Kansas City Business Journal, April 5, 2017 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    177 Does St. Louis have the infrastructure in place to accommodate commuter and commercial needs for Amazon? Yes. St. Louis is logistically relevant to Amazon and conveniently located for Amazonians. Availability, accessibility, and connectivity — St. Louis is in a prime location that will help Amazon better compete in the 21st century while the company continues to explore and test future technology and transportation options — such as autonomous cars, bus-rapid transit, drones, and HyperLoop connections — that may become a reality in the next decade. Located in the Central Standard time zone at the geographic hub of the United States — 500 miles within one-third of the U.S. population, and 1,500 miles within 90 percent of the population — travel time from St. Louis to most major U.S. cities is a mere two to three hours, allowing business to be conducted conveniently with both coasts and much of Europe. With extensive infrastructure within the four major transportation modes — air, road, rail, and river — the St. Louis region offers highly developed logistics infrastructure for global businesses in St. Louis to manufacture and distribute products throughout the U.S. and the world. Also, shipments originating in St. Louis can reach anywhere in the U.S. within a threeday truck drive. From the standpoint of natural resources, St. Louis is also surrounded by abundant quantities of flat land, multiple sources of fresh water, and a mild climate — ideal for the development of distribution-intensive companies with multimodal shipping throughout the year. In fact, the metro area has 23 specific areas where transportation modes align with industrial land use, providing companies with great options. For commuters, travel time from favorite venues is typically a walk, bike ride, drive, or metro train ride away. The U.S. Census Bureau reported work commute times in St. Louis in 2015 averaged 25.6 minutes, with significantly less congestion than metro areas of similar size. In 2012, the St. Louis MSA had the lowest travel time index of the 25 largest U.S. metro areas. 178    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Five airports serve the St. Louis region. The major airport, St. Louis Lambert International, currently operates at 42 percent of its maximum capacity in terms of total aircraft operations. This provides Amazon a tremendous opportunity to fully leverage the underutilized infrastructure of this international airport, once the U.S. hub for Trans World Airlines (TWA). In addition to the airports, St. Louis is connected by two of the world’s largest rivers, the Mississippi and the Missouri, four interstates, the MetroLink light rail, MetroBus, six Class 1 railroads, and numerous bike and pedestrianfriendly greenways. Abundant parking — 46,000 spaces — is available in high-rise garages and on surface lots throughout downtown. An additional 2,700-metered curbside parking spaces are available on the streets. Metro operates the St. Louis region’s extensive public transportation system, which includes: MetroLink, the region’s light rail system; MetroBus, the region’s bus system; and Metro Call-A-Ride, a Para transit van system. Metro carried more than 40 million passengers in 2017. Metro has a fleet of 282 MetroBus vehicles, 50 light rail vehicles, and 93 Metro Call-A-Ride vans. Other systems linking up with Metro include Madison County Transit and St. Charles Area Transit System. For those who prefer bike and pedestrian paths to motorized transportation, the city has accelerated expansion of the area’s popular network of interconnected trails and greenways designed to connect communities and preserve nature. Initiated in 2002, the off-street trails total 114 miles and soon will be expanded to more than 200 miles, with plans to grow to 600 miles. Pedestrians and cyclists will find the region knitted together as never before. In 2018, Amtrak’s high-speed train service between Chicago and St. Louis is expected to start. The new locomotives, which run on dieselelectric engines and emit 90 percent less pollution, will travel at 200-plus mph, reducing travel time to four-and-a-half hours between the two cities. St. Louis is well positioned to provide quality and sustainable transportation options for Amazon’s HQ2 moving into the future. The region is currently conducting several multimodal transportation studies. For example, the Bi-State Development Agency, the region’s transit agency, is conducting a study, titled “Metro Reimagined,” a comprehensive, full-scale analysis of the MetroBus system. The regional metropolitan planning organization, the East West Council of Governments, is conducting a study to determine the next light rail expansion. In addition, Great Rivers Greenways (GRG), the region’s parks and trails authority, has undertaken a design competition to create the “Chouteau Greenway,” which will connect Forest Park and the Gateway Arch. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    179 Think Big and Be Creative ■ Central Corridor BRT: The I-64 corridor spans 23 miles between downtown St. Louis and West St. Louis County. The BRT route would service a number of park-and-ride stations along the route, with service frequencies matching MetroLink. The addition of this high-performance service would be the first in the region, improving travel time and convenience for riders. ■ West Florissant-Natural Bridge BRT: This arterial-based BRT route connects North St. Louis County to downtown St. Louis. The service would operate out of the new North County Transit Center, running 16 miles to downtown. Again, its service would match MetroLink and would include stations with a high-level of customer amenities placed a minimum of one mile apart, with transit strategies implemented to speed travel. The combined West Florissant–Natural Bridge corridor hosts 70,000 people and 18,000 jobs within a half mile, not counting downtown. Pedestrian-Friendly Urban Footprint Imagine a city where walking, biking, and skateboarding is a seamless experience. From home to work and work to play, connectivity provides the freedom to travel effortlessly through a pedestrian-friendly urban environment. St. Louis’ urban planners are well on their way to making the sustainability of our mobility footprint a reality. The city has already been designated as one of the “10 Best Cities to Live in Without a Car — Benefits of a CarFree Lifestyle” (Money Crashers, 2015). Within the proposed River Campus is the opportunity for contiguous walkable and bikeable options, all connected by light rail and the bridge, with future room for growth. Bottom line: St. Louis is on the move. Autonomous Driving Cars In the future, individuals may be renting vehicles that drive themselves. St. Louisbased Enterprise, the world’s largest car rental company, is interfacing with millions of customers each year, with many of its drivers experiencing new automotive technologies in its rental vehicles. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) The St. Louis Rapid Transit Connector Study identified two potential bus rapid transit (BRT) routes. Running on electric railways, the rapid transit systems operate on an exclusive right-ofway, which cannot be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles, and which is often in tunnels or on elevated railways. Interstates I-64 and I-70 were selected for their capacity to enhance mobility for transit-dependent populations. HyperLoop One St. Louis joined other elite cities from around the world as a finalist in the HyperLoop One Global Challenge, putting the city in a prime position as a central hub for future expansion, connecting St. Louis to Kansas City, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and beyond. With leadership from the state of Missouri as an early adopter of this technology, the region is actively engaged in developing this new modality. The newly formed Missouri Hyperloop Coalition is conducting a feasibility study for the 250mile route between St. Louis and Kansas City. The coalition was featured in an article that appeared in Inc. October 4.2 Drones/Missouri Legislation A group of Missouri legislators have voiced their support to introduce legislation to provide guidelines for Amazon’s contemplated drone delivery service. Missouri Representative David Gregory is currently drafting legislation to facilitate drone delivery services throughout the state of Missouri. 2  “A surprising new location is emerging as a favorite to land the first Hyperloop,” Inc., Oct. 4, 2017; https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/hyperloop-one-missouri-coalition.html 180    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Envision I-70 A multimodal planning approach to transportation along the I-70 corridor is currently underway. Transportation improvements, solutions, and strategies are being recommended as part of the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to increase safety on the corridor, manage existing and future traffic congestion, provide efficient access for existing and future development along the corridor, improve efficiency and reliability of freight movement, expand multimodal mobility and connectivity, enhance aesthetics, and preserve the environment. Proposed MetroLink Expansion Multiple options for MetroLink expansion are under active consideration by local governing authorities as the region collectively determines how best to ensure improved transit mobility throughout St. Louis. Expansion of MetroLink will be made possible, in part, by Proposition 1, which passed in April 2017. As a result of Proposition 1, the city now has dedicated funding for transit expansion. A design study is being conducted on a potential North-South line with 30 percent of the design expected to be completed by spring of 2018. The study will also evaluate three potential routes around the Western Headquarters of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) campus. In addition to the Proposition 1 revenues from the City of St. Louis, revenue for potential MetroLink expansion is also available from the half-cent Proposition A sales tax approved by St. Louis County voters in April 2010. Also included in the St. Louis region’s long-range transportation plan from the East-West Gateway Council of Governments are potential extensions to North County (MetroNorth), South County (MetroSouth), and Westport (Daniel Boone). All of these options would strengthen connections to our urban core and provide new linkages between employment centers and residents. A map of existing MetroLink stations is included on page 198. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    181 Transportation Logistics A $2.6 billion runway expansion project has expanded operational capacity and minimized inclement weather delays. The expansion provides access to an underutilized 9,000-foot runway. A $97.5 million Terminal 2 expansion added 12 gates, allowing Southwest Airlines up to 120 additional flight departures per day. Of the 11 carriers serving the airport, Southwest Airlines has focused on St. Louis as a growth market and is currently the largest carrier serving Lambert. American Airlines and Delta have extensive operations at the airport as well. Private aircraft services are also available. AIR ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ St. Louis Lambert International Airport MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Spirit of St. Louis Airport St. Louis Downtown Airport St. Louis Regional Airport St. Louis Lambert International Airport On average, there are more than 245 daily departures from St. Louis to 71 nonstop destinations. Between 2010-2016, the number of annual commercial passengers rose from 6.1 million to 6.9 million, an increase of 13.1 percent. Yearly commercial departures were up 4.1 percent for the same period, with peak travel times in the summer months. Commuter Attributes (Air) The region’s main airport, St. Louis Lambert International Airport has two terminals, three concourses, four runways, and more than 85 gates serving 11 passenger airlines. Centrally located in the region, St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 20 minutes from downtown and has on-site access to the MetroLink light rail system at each terminal. St. Louis’ Lambert airport has the lowest taxiout average in the industry. For taxi-in times, St Louis trails Oklahoma City, Tampa, Portland, and San Jose, by just seconds. Federal Aviation Administration: Aviation System Performance Metric Taxi Times Standard Report AIRPORT Jan. 1, 2017–June 30, 2017 TAXI-OUT TAXI-IN DEPARTURES AVG MINUTES ARRIVALS AVG MINUTES Atlanta 216,814 17.47 216,780 8.59 Dallas/Fort Worth 158,529 18.59 158,540 11.26 Washington Dulles 61,650 18.40 61,5645 6.37 Chicago O’Hare 204,464 19.90 204,428 12.26 St. Louis 45,286 11.55 45,215 5.11 182    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Amazon will be featured prominently at Lambert St. Louis Lambert International Airport Passenger Air Carriers include: St. Louis is proposing the Southwest Terminal at St. Louis Lambert International airport be connected directly to the Amazon Conference and Welcome Center. Human Resources, training rooms, and meeting space could be located on-site at the center, maximizing efficiency for employees. A 200-room hotel will be built adjacent to the center for added convenience. If heading to the proposed urbanbased campus downtown, employees would access the MetroLink light rail system, which will originate at the Amazon Conference and Welcome Center. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Air Canada Air Choice One Alaska Airlines American Cape Air Delta Etihad Airways Frontier Southwest United WOW Airlines Carrier and Flight Information from St. Louis Lambert International 2 CHARTER CARRIERS 3 DAILY SEATS 2017 6.9 Million ANNUAL PASSENGERS 2016 83,960 ANNUAL FLIGHTS 245 2017 PASSENGER CARRIERS 26,783 2016 11 DAILY DEPARTURES CARGO CARRIERS RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    183 to: BEIJING TOKYO to: AUSTRIA FRANKFURT LONDON MADRID REYKJAVIK TEL AVIV 0M 70 ILES = 2 HOUR F LIG HT 70 0 SEATTLE MI LES =2 HT from HOUR FLIG Seattle Perfectly Centered: Destination Map from St. Louis Lambert International Airport NEW YORK CITY WASHINGTON DC Non-Stop Flight to major Amazon Locations ST. LOUIS LOS ANGELES Planned International Flights Non-Stop Domestic Flights to: CAPE TOWN JOHANNESBURG MUMBAI to: HONG KONG SINGAPORE to: MEXICO CITY 184    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS to: COSTA RICA RIO DE JANIERO SAO PAULO Commercial Attributes St. Louis is a designated Foreign-Trade Zone Alternate Site Framework (ASF). The area exports $16 billion in goods and services annually, which directly contributes to 94,000 jobs throughout the region. International trade is paramount to present and future job creation in St. Louis. Other benefits include: ■ FedEx and UPS operate regional hubs near Lambert. ■ 11 passenger carriers that handle freight. ■ Integrated Airline Services, Inc. and Airport Terminal Services provide air cargo services. ■ U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as Foreign Trade Zone 102 both operate at the airport. ■ There are approximately 50 freight forwarders located in Greater St. Louis. These firms include businesses with strong domestic connections and working partnerships with long-haul trucking and road-feeder services, as well as most of the major international freight forwarders. Distribution/Manufacturing Opportunities In 2015, plans were made to redevelop a former McDonnell Douglas manufacturing facility in North St. Louis County into an international air cargo operation focused on international trade. Named the Bi-National Gateway Terminal, it will feature a state-of-the-art air cargo terminal and ramp space for freighter aircraft, occupying more than two million square feet. In partnership with the Mexican government, dual customs agents representing both Mexico and the United States will operate on-site in St. Louis, allowing for faster pre-clearance of cargo shipments. This will expedite the movement of goods as they are flown from one country to the other, and it will speed up client supply chain efficiencies by up to two days. Mexico is the third largest trading partner for the St. Louis region, with the existing relationship valued at $3.5 billion per year. Increasing the region’s relationship with the city’s southern NAFTA partner has been a longterm objective for St. Louis. The density of St. Louis-based companies operating in the supply chain led to the formation of The Center for Supply Chain Management at St. Louis University (SLU). The center trains and educates its members on supplier relationships, purchasing management, operations and inventory management, logistics and transportation, quality measurement, and information technology. The center has multiple partners, including affiliation with leading supply chain companies in the St. Louis metropolitan region, APICS, ASQ, CSCMP (formerly CLM), ISM (formerly NAPM), Missouri Enterprise, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), and National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA). More than 75 companies operate large distribution facilities (250,000 square feet or more) in Greater St. Louis. The region’s warehousing industrial market includes more than 5,000 buildings totaling almost 250 million square feet, including Amazon’s leased facility in the Hazelwood Logistics Center. Amazon’s new warehouses, located in proximity to I-70, I-270, and the Innerbelt, make it conducive for employees to access the proposed site for HQ2 within minutes. Other companies operating warehousing facilities include Buske, Dial Corporation, Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., Hershey Foods, Hussmann Corporation, Procter & Gamble, and more. Live Animal Exporting: The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Midwest Cargo Hub Commission, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport have worked together to design, fund, and build new live animal penning, holding, and loading facilities to allow for live animal exporting. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has granted conditional pre-approval to the facility as both a Temporary Port of Embarkation and Temporary Export Inspection Facility. Exporting of livestock genetics from the United States by air is increasing, and the central location of St. Louis provides an opportunity to be extremely cost effective. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    185 St. Louis Downtown Airport St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) is the third busiest airport in Illinois behind O’Hare and Midway. There are three runways, a control tower, and a dedicated fire department. Located four miles from the proposed Amazon HQ2 site, the airport can handle planes as large as Boeing 757s or Airbus 300s. The St. Louis Cardinals and many other sports teams, businesses, and entertainers use this field because of its proximity to downtown. There are two full service fixed-base operators (FBOs) on the field — Ideal Aviation and Jet Aviation — and both operate 24/7. Located on a 1,013-acre site with an industrial-business park, the airport completed a $7.4 million runway reconstruction project to accommodate large aircraft such as the Boeing 757. The airport is owned by the Bi-State Development Agency. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Commuter Attributes MidAmerica Airport is the St. Louis Region’s second full-service commercial airport. Located in St. Clair County, Ill., 24 miles from the proposed Amazon site, it provides state-of-theart facilities for passengers. Allegiant Airlines provides nonstop flights to the following eight destinations: ■ Sanford/Orlando, FL ■ Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, FL ■ Las Vegas, NV ■ Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda, FL ■ Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, FL ■ Jacksonville, FL ■ Myrtle Beach, SC ■ Ft. Lauderdale, FL The airport is pending as a Foreign Trade Zone. 186    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Commercial Attributes In addition to cargo flights, the airport has an adjacent 800-acre industrial park. A 10,000foot and 8,000-foot runway serves cargo, passenger, and military flights from the adjacent Scott Air Force Base, home of the U.S. Transportation Command. The airport recently received airfield lighting improvements and a new visual approach system to improve the safety and efficiency of its operations. Spirit of St. Louis Airport The area’s largest regional airport, Spirit of St. Louis Airport, is located in St. Louis County. It recently completed renovations on its main runway and parallel taxiways. The airport is home to more than 500 aircraft and two full runways: a 7,485-foot all-weather runway and a 5,000-foot parallel runway. There is a considerable amount of land available for development within close proximity to the airport. For charter flights, the airport has a total of three FBOs, providing plenty of options for private aircraft. St. Louis Regional Airport Only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis in East Alton, Ill., the airport serves a diverse clientele — from corporate aircraft and general aviators to the U.S. Military and regional aircraft makers. At 2,300 acres, the airport is Illinois’ fourth largest, handling an average of 80,000 operations annually. ROAD Major Cities WITHIN A 5-, 10- AND 15- HOUR DRIVE 15 HOURS 19 10 HOURS 5 24 30 18 10 26 27 HOURS 7 12 9 22 6 4 32 5 14 16 15 28 20 31 23 3 17 1 8 13 2 29 1 2 3 4 5 Atlanta Austin Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati 6 7 8 9 10 Cleveland Columbus Dallas/Ft Worth Denver Detroit 11  12 13 14 15 Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Lexington Commuter Attributes (Road) Interstate System Missouri has one of the least congested transportation networks in the United States, and the sixth-largest public road and highway systems in the nation. In 2012, the St. Louis MSA had the lowest travel time index of the 25 largest U.S. metro areas. The city’s four interstate highways put it at the nexus of the north-south and east-west interstate systems, as well as adjacent to each of the proposed Amazon sites. St. Louis is a one-day drive or less to Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, and more. An interstate loop 21 11 16 17 18 19 20 Louisville Memphis Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Philadelphia 27 28 29 30 31 32 Pittsburgh Raleigh San Antonio Toronto Tulsa Washington DC provides easy travel around the region and connects to large distribution parks throughout the metro area. These interstates include: ■ I-44 (southwest from St. Louis to the Oklahoma City intersection of I-35 and I-40) ■ I-55 (north–south from Chicago to New Orleans) ■ I-64 (east from St. Louis to Norfolk, VA) ■ I-70 (east–west from Baltimore to I-15 in Utah) Four interstate linkages provide further connections for St. Louis motorists: ■ I-255 ■ I-170 ■ I-270 ■ I-370 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    187 Drive Time to St. Louis Lambert International Airport from Proposed Amazon HQ2 Sites IN MINUTES 31-40 21-30 11-20 0-10 ST. PETERS WENTZVILLE LAKE ST. LOUIS EDWARDSVILLE LAMBERT ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ST. CHARLES O’FALLON, MO PONTOON BEACH NORTHPARK COLLINSVILLE #1 UMSL COLLINSVILLE #2 RIVER CAMPUS O’FALLON, IL FENTON ST. LOUIS COUNTY IDEAL SITE AM PEAK OFF PEAK PM PEAK DISTANCE, MILES 19 14 21 15 32 32 37 26 Collinsville Site 2 31 30 35 26 Edwardsville 36 36 41 34 River Campus ADDITIONAL SITES Collinsville Site 1 Fenton 26 24 31 21 Lake St. Louis 33 32 36 29 O’Fallon, IL 39 37 42 33 O’Fallon, MO 34 33 37 27 Pontoon Beach 26 26 30 23 St. Charles 12 11 16 9 St. Louis County 30 28 36 25 St. Peters 18 18 20 16 University of Missouri – St. Louis / NorthPark Wentzville Source: TDM 188    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 7 6 6 4 36 36 41 33 One Connected Region I-55 North to Chicago I-70 to Kansas City M IS SO I U I LL RI N O IS Pacific Commuter Rail Lambert Int. Airport I-70 to Indianapolis RIVER CAMPUS I-44 to Springfield MO I-64 to Louisville IS N M O IS SO U RI Mid-America St. Louis Airport LI Existing Metro Link Missouri–Illinois Connectivity across the Mississippi River IL I-55 South to Memphis U.S. Route. Completed in 1967, the bridge lacks pedestrian access. ■ The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in the north part of St. Louis that opened in 2014, and is used for traffic on Interstate 70. The bridge currently operates with four lanes of traffic, but was constructed to be restriped to six lanes, and was designed to be compatible with a companion structure, which would provide eight lanes of traffic. ■ The MacArthur Bridge lies south of the Poplar Street Bridge, and only carries railroad traffic. Construction on the bridge was completed in 1917. Four bridges provide immediate access between downtown St. Louis and Illinois. A fifth is for rail traffic only. These include: ■ The Eads Bridge, named after its designer James Eads, was completed in 1874 with a road deck and two rail lines. The bridge is the first all-steel bridge in the world and has a protected pedestrian walkway next to the refurbished roadway. The two rail lines were adapted for use by the MetroLink light rail system. Rail stations are located on each end of the bridge. ■ The Martin Luther King Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge constructed in 1951. It carries three lanes of vehicle traffic and provides an alternative access point to Interstate 70 for westbound travelers. ■ Twenty minutes south of downtown is the Jefferson Barracks Bridge, named after the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The bridge consists of two 909-foot-long, side-byside spans that carry traffic for Interstate 255. ■ The Poplar Street Bridge is the busiest bridge in St. Louis, serving as a river crossing for three interstate highways and a separate ■ The New Chain of Rocks Bridge is a pair of bridges across the Mississippi River on the northern edge of St. Louis. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    189 The Chain of Rocks Bridge, located 26 minutes north of downtown, is preserved by Madison County and Trailnet for use as a pedestrian and bike bridge. Built in 1929, it was once a significant landmark for travelers driving Route 66. Today the bridge connects the MCT Confluence Trail, Mississippi River Trail, and the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. MetroBus The Bi-State MetroBus system serves most areas of the St. Louis region with its fleet of 282 buses. More than 25.5 million passengers rode Metro buses in 2017 (through June). MetroBuses generally run from 4 a.m. until 2 a.m.; the fare is $2. Greyhound Bus Lines operates service to and from the Gateway Transportation Center, located on South 15th Street downtown. Bus transportation plays an integral part in transit for Amazon employees. The Bi-State Development Agency, which has a long history of regional development authority, is able to cross local, county, and state boundaries to plan, construct, maintain, own, and operate facilities and infrastructure where improvement is needed. Downtown Trolley Colorful Metro buses, painted to look like trolleys, travel a circuit that links riders to many of downtown’s popular attractions, including St. Louis Union Station, Busch Stadium, the America’s Center convention complex, City Museum, and dozens of restaurants and hotels. An all-day pass is $2, and can be purchased in the MetroRide Store, located at Seventh and Washington Avenue. 190    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Metro Call-A-Ride Metro operates 93 Metro Call-A-Ride vans and a paratransit van system. Uber, Lyft, Taxis, Vans & Limousines Whether headed to the ballpark, the Central West End, or to Lambert Airport and beyond, Uber, Lyft, taxis, vans, and limousines are available. Van services from the airport to downtown hotels are available and cost $25 for one-way and $45 for round-trip. All taxi drivers complete a hospitality training program run by Explore St. Louis. St. Louis by Car The easy-to-use network of interstate highways throughout St. Louis make for a straightforward commute to the proposed Amazon HQ2 site. From the east, I-70, I-64, and I-55 head west across the Poplar Street Bridge and into downtown St. Louis. I-70 runs through downtown past the airport and west through Missouri. I-55 turns south past the Anheuser-Busch brewery and continues through southeastern Missouri. I-64, referred to as Highway 40 in St. Louis, continues west through St. Louis, past Forest Park to the Missouri River. I-44 begins in St. Louis and runs southwest along the former path of Route 66 to Springfield, MO. Bike & Pedestrian Greenways state of Missouri, and it’s one of the longest continuous trails in the country. For those who prefer bike and pedestrian paths to motorized transportation, the region has accelerated expansion of the area’s popular network of interconnected trails and greenways. Initiated in 2002, the off-street trails currently total 114 miles and will be expanded to more than 200 over the next decade, with plans to ultimately grow to 600 miles. In 2013, the region dedicated additional funds to parks and greenways, and Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) became stewards of the local investment in the CityArchRiver Project to transform the grounds surrounding the Gateway Arch. ■ An additional 90 miles of off-street trail will be completed in the next decade. ■ By 2023, cyclists and hikers will be able to take from Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis County to the Katy Trail, more than 20 miles away. The Katy Trail stretches a bikeable and walkable 235 miles across the ■ Plans are also in place for an on-road bike system of more than 1,000 miles through the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and parts of St. Charles. Completed scenic trails are located along the Mississippi River, in the Illinois counties of Madison and St. Clair, and along the Missouri river in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. ■ GRG announced an international design competition that will result in a plan to connect Forest Park to the Washington University Medical Center & BJC, the Cortex Innovation District, the City Foundry STL and Armory projects, Grand Center Arts District, Saint Louis University, Harris-Stowe State University, Midtown, Downtown and the Gateway Arch, and the Mississippi Riverfront. With spurs north and south, the greenway will stretch five to seven miles, connecting area neighborhoods, employment centers, parks, transit, and dozens of cultural and educational institutions. Biking Facilities ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA (September 29, 2017) MADISON COUNTY ST CHARLES COUNTY ST LOUIS CITY ST LOUIS COUNTY ST CLAIR COUNTY BIKING FACILTY TYPE OFF-STREET FACILITY DEDICATED ON-STREET FACILITY SHARED ROAD FACILITY FRANKLIN COUNTY MONROE COUNTY JEFFERSON COUNTY RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    191 List ranking of traffic congestion for community during peak commuting times Travel Time & Congestion Travel Time Reliability (TTI) is a measure of average congestion that a person can expect to encounter. It is the ratio of travel time in the peak period (rush hour) to the travel time in free-flow conditions. St. Louis is the 20th most populous region in the country, but it has one of the lowest rates of congestion. Tables 1 & 2 show the TTI for the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions. Residents and truck drivers in St. Louis can expect a trip to take 15 percent longer during morning rush hours than it would during a non-congested time of the day, and 22 percent longer in evening rush hours. A trip that would take 30 minutes when there is no traffic will take about 35 minutes between 6 and 9 a.m., and about 37 minutes between 4 and 7 p.m. In Seattle, that 30-minute drive will take about 44 minutes during morning rush hour and 52 minutes during evening rush hour. Data in Tables 1 and 2 are for truck and passenger miles, for weekdays only, and for interstates only. Travel Time for Interstate Reliability INTERSTATE VS. NON-INTERSTATE 2016 TABLE 1: TRAVEL TIME INDEX TABLE 2: TRAVEL TIME INDEX MORNING RUSH HOUR (6 TO 9 AM) EVENING RUSH HOUR (4 TO 7 PM) 1 Indianapolis 1.13 26 Milwaukee 1.27 1 Indianapolis 1.17 26 Charlotte 2 Birmingham 1.15 27 Minneapolis 1.27 2 Richmond 1.17 27 Detroit 1.36 1.36 3 Columbus 1.15 28 Riverside 1.27 3 Birmingham 1.19 28 Pittsburgh 1.36 4 Richmond 1.15 29 Pittsburgh 1.28 4 Kansas City 1.21 29 Tampa 1.41 5 St. Louis 1.15 30 Tampa 1.28 5 Memphis 1.21 30 Dallas 1.42 6 Louisville 1.16 31 Dallas 1.29 6 Cleveland 1.22 31 Minneapolis 1.42 7 Memphis 1.16 32 Atlanta 1.3 7 St. Louis 1.22 32 Chicago 1.45 8 Cincinnati 1.17 33 Chicago 1.31 8 Oklahoma City 1.24   33 Atlanta 1.46 9 Kansas City 1.17 34 Denver 1.36 9 Salt Lake City 1.24 34 Denver 1.47 10 Oklahoma City 1.17 35 Virginia Beach 1.36 10 Cincinnati 1.25 35 Baltimore 1.48 11 Salt Lake City 1.17 36 Baltimore 1.38 11 Columbus 1.25 36 Virginia Beach 1.57 12 Cleveland 1.19 37 Houston 1.38 12 Louisville 1.25 37 New York 1.59 13 Las Vegas 1.21 38 Austin 1.39 13 Phoenix 1.25 38 Houston 1.6 14 San Antonio 1.21 39 Orlando 1.41 14 Las Vegas 1.28 39 Miami 1.61 15 New Orleans 1.22 40 Miami 1.42 15 Jacksonville 1.3 40 Philadelphia 1.64 16 Phoenix 1.22 41 Portland 1.42 16 Buffalo 1.31 41 Boston 1.66 17 Buffalo 1.23 42 New York 1.44 17 Riverside 1.31 42 San Diego 1.69 18 Charlotte 1.23 43 Philadelphia 1.44 18 San Antonio 1.31 43 Washington, D.C. 1.69 19 Hartford 1.23 44 San Diego 1.44 19 Providence 1.32 44 Austin 1.71 20 Providence 1.23 45 Washington, D.C. 1.46 20 Nashville 1.33 45 Seattle 1.74 21 Jacksonville 1.24 46 Seattle 1.48 21 Raleigh 1.33 46 Portland 1.8 22 Nashville 1.24 47 Boston 1.5 22 Sacramento 1.33 47 Orlando 1.85 2.04 23 Raleigh 1.25 48 San Jose 1.57 23 New Orleans 1.34 48 San Francisco 24 Sacramento 1.25 49 San Francisco 1.64 24 Hartford 1.35 49 San Jose 2.23 25 Detroit 1.27 50 Los Angeles 1.88 25 Milwaukee 1.35 50 Los Angeles 2.34 Source: Federal Highway Administration, National Performance Management Research Data Set Data is for truck and passenger vehicles. For weekdays only. 192    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Travel Time for Unexpected Delays Planning Time Index (PTI) is similar to TTI, but in addition to typical delays, it also accounts for unexpected delays. PTI considers noneveryday congestion to determine the amount of time a person (or truck) should allow in order to be on time to an appointment. It indicates the consistency and dependability of a region’s highway system. For St. Louis, the PTI and TTI are similar because St. Louis does not experience many unexpected traffic delays relative to other large metro regions. Tables 3 and 4 provide the PTI for the 50 most populous U.S. regions for which data are available. A resident in St. Louis who could drive to work in 30 minutes when traffic is free-flowing should plan on 43 minutes during the morning and 48 minutes during the evening rush hours. In Seattle, one would need to allow 70 minutes in the morning and 94 minutes in the evening. Data in Tables 3 and 4 are for truck and passenger miles, for weekdays only, and for interstates only. Planning Time Index INTERSTATE VS. NON-INTERSTATE 2016 TABLE 3: PLANNING TIME INDEX TABLE 4: PLANNING TIME INDEX MORNING RUSH HOUR (6 TO 9 AM) EVENING RUSH HOUR (4 TO 7 PM) 1 Indianapolis 1.32 26 Riverside 1.71 1 Richmond 1.43 26 Pittsburgh 2.04 2 Richmond 1.33 27 Tampa 1.71 2 Birmingham 1.49 27 Milwaukee 2.08 3 Birmingham 1.37 28 Atlanta 1.76 3 Indianapolis 1.50 28 Detroit 2.13 4 Memphis 1.38 29 Detroit 1.76 4 Memphis 1.54 29 Tampa 2.18 5 Oklahoma City 1.39 30 Milwaukee 1.82 5 Phoenix 1.58 30 Atlanta 2.21 6 Salt Lake City 1.41 31 Dallas 1.83 6 Kansas City 1.59 31 Dallas 2.22 2.26 7 St. Louis 1.42 32 Chicago 1.86 7 St. Louis 1.59 32 Denver 8 Louisville 1.43 33 Minneapolis 1.87 8 Cleveland 1.64 33 Chicago 2.27 9 Columbus 1.44 34 Denver 1.96 9 Salt Lake City 1.64 34 Minneapolis 2.39 10 Kansas City 1.44 35 Austin 1.98 10 Las Vegas 1.67 35 Baltimore 2.41 11 Las Vegas 1.47 36 Houston 2.04 11 Oklahoma City 1.69 36 New York 2.54 12 Cincinnati 1.48 37 Virginia Beach 2.04 12 Cincinnati 1.74 37 Miami 2.63 13 Phoenix 1.48 38 Baltimore 2.08 13 Columbus 1.79 38 Houston 2.65 14 Cleveland 1.55 39 Orlando 2.15 14 Louisville 1.80 39 Austin 2.67 15 New Orleans 1.57 40 Philadelphia 2.15 15 Jacksonville 1.81 40 Virginia Beach 2.74 16 San Antonio 1.59 41 San Diego 2.16 16 Riverside 1.82 41 Philadelphia 2.77 17 Sacramento 1.62 42 Miami 2.18 17 Sacramento 1.86 42 San Diego 2.85 18 Providence 1.63 43 New York 2.18 18 San Antonio 1.86 43 Washington, D.C. 2.87 19 Jacksonville 1.64 44 Portland 2.22 19 Nashville 1.92 44 Boston 2.98 20 Charlotte 1.65 45 Washington, D.C. 2.28 20 Providence 1.95 45 Seattle 3.12 21 Hartford 1.65 46 Seattle 2.33 21 Raleigh 1.95 46 Portland 3.33 22 Buffalo 1.67 47 Boston 2.51 22 Buffalo 1.96 47 Orlando 3.53 22 Nashville 1.67 48 San Jose 2.73 23 New Orleans 1.99 48 San Francisco 3.57 24 Pittsburgh 1.70 49 San Francisco 2.79 24 Hartford 2.02 49 Los Angeles 4.17 25 Raleigh 1.71 50 Los Angeles 3.25 25 Charlotte 2.03 50 San Jose 4.17 Source: Federal Highway Administration, National Performance Management Research Data Set Data is for truck and passenger vehicles. For weekdays only. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    193 Travel Time for Interstate Time Reliability Table 5 shows the percent of person-miles traveled on interstates that are reliable, and Table 6 shows the percent traveled on noninterstates. For both measures, the St. Louis region ranks near the top with high proportions of people traveling on roadways that are considered reliable. On interstates in the St. Louis region, a majority of travel (82 percent) is taken on roads that have low-congestion. People move efficiently throughout the region due to a lack of congestion. “Person-miles” are the users of the highway system and include bus, auto, and truck occupancy levels. Roadways are considered reliable when travel time varies little between free-flow and congested times of the day. Data for tables 5, 6 and 7 are for urbanized areas of the metropolitan regions. Data is not available for all of the 50 most populous regions. Interstate Travel Time Reliability Percentage INTERSTATE VS. NON-INTERSTATE 2016 TABLE 5: TABLE 6: INTERSTATE TRAVEL TIME RELIABILITY NON-INTERSTATE TRAVEL TIME RELIABILITY PERCENT OF PERSON-MILE TRAVELED PERCENT OF PERSON-MILE TRAVELED 1 Kansas City 88.6 21 Miami 68.3 1 Kansas City 71.5 21 Washington D.C. 51.6 2 Cleveland 88.3 22 Atlanta 66.9 2 Minneapolis 69.6 22 Cincinnati 50.9 3 Pittsburgh 88.1 23 Sacramento 65.3 3 Orlando 64.3 23 Pittsburgh 49.7 4 Memphis 87.2 24 Baltimore 64.5 4 Providence 60.0 24 Boston 49.6 48.5 5 Virginia Beach 83.7 25 Minneapolis 64.2 5 Memphis 59.6 25 Denver 6 Providence 82.4 26 Chicago 63.5 6 St. Louis 59.1 26 Charlotte 47.2 7 St. Louis 82.4 27 Orlando 63.1 7 Jacksonville 58.8 27 San Antonio 46.7 8 Milwaukee 77.9 28 Dallas 62.9 8 Riverside 58.8 28 Cleveland 46.6 9 Columbus 77.9 29 San Diego 61.1 9 Tampa 58.6 29 Houston 46.2 10 Cincinnati 76.8 30 Austin 59.0 10 Virginia Beach 58.4 30 Sacramento 45.2 11 Las Vegas 75.7 31 Boston 58.7 11 Milwaukee 57.7 31 San Jose 44.4 12 San Antonio 72.7 32 Denver 56.0 12 Columbus 56.1 32 Austin 44.0 41.9 13 Tampa 72.7 33 Washington D.C. 54.1 13 Baltimore 55.7 33 Portland 14 New York 72.2 34 San Francisco 49.2 14 Philadelphia 55.5 34 Detroit 41.3 15 Salt Lake City 71.9 35 Houston 48.7 15 Phoenix 55.2 35 Miami 39.1 16 Charlotte 71.1 36 Portland 48.4 16 New York 54.8 36 Dallas 38.6 17 Riverside 69.8 37 Seattle 47.5 17 Las Vegas 53.3 37 Seattle 38.3 18 Philadelphia 69.3 38 Phoenix 47.2 18 San Diego 53.3 38 Salt Lake City 37.7 19 Detroit 68.8 39 San Jose 45.7 19 Atlanta 52.9 39 San Francisco 37.4 20 Jacksonville 68.7 40 Los Angeles 41.1 20 Chicago 51.7 40 Los Angeles 30.1 Source: Federal Highway Administration, National Performance Management Research Data Set Data is for truck and passenger vehicles. For weekdays only. 194    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Commercial Attributes In 2016, the Bi-State Development organization launched the St. Louis Regional Freightway, a public-private partnership designed to optimize the region’s freight transportation network. With the U.S. Department of Transportation predicting a 30 percent growth in the freight industry over the next 25 years, St. Louis has the infrastructure to take advantage of that growth, and be among the premier multimodal freight hub and distribution centers in the nation. According to a recent study by Modalgistics, Greater St. Louis is the sixth largest center for wholesale trade not located on a coastal port or international border crossing. Factors contributing to this assessment include distribution costs up to 18 percent lower than the national average, access to competitive economic incentives, a labor pool of workers skilled in all areas of distribution and wholesale trade activities, a relatively low cost of living, and high quality of life. Additional highlights include: ■ The five airports make it a convenient location to move cargo more easily and quickly than coastal cities. ■ An interstate loop provides easy travel around the region and connects to large distribution parks throughout the metro area. ■ In St. Clair County, an $8.1 million River Bridge District Project, currently underway, is focused on transforming key sections of the East St. Louis Riverfront into a magnet for industry. The project allows for enhanced access for the burgeoning commercial traffic generated by Cargill and Bunge-SCF along the riverfront. The project is the final piece of substantial highway infrastructure improvements already made by state and federal partners in the immediate vicinity, including the relocation of Illinois Route 3 and the opening of the new Stan Musial Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. In addition, the project will provide access to several hundred acres of undeveloped property that is ripe for investment. ■ The Avenue of the Saints highway from St. Louis to St. Paul, MN, was completed in 2008 after 15 years of work. This 550-mile, high-priority, four-lane expressway adds yet another major spoke to St. Louis’ interstate transportation hub. ■ The concentration of interstate highway access enhances Greater St. Louis’ position as a truck transportation center. The city has more than 1,000 businesses operating in the Truck Transportation industry with more than 500 in the General Freight Trucking industry. ■ St. Louis is served by six interstate natural gas pipelines and nine refined product pipelines. ■ The city is a logistics leader with substantial real estate: more than 15 million square feet of freight-based development in 20 years, plus massive amounts of available space for future development. ■ The Bi-State Development Agency has a long history of regional development authority. The agency can cross local, county, and state boundaries to plan, construct, maintain, own, and operate facilities and infrastructure. It also is authorized to issue revenue bonds, collect fees, and receive federal, state, and private funds. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    195 Truck Travel Time Reliability Index TABLE 7: The Truck Travel Time Reliability graph at right measures efficiency of moving freight in a region. This measure considers factors that are important to the freight industry, including use of the system during all hours of the day, and an index used by the freight industry for planning ontime arrivals. It is the average performance of the system for an entire area — the St. Louis region ranks 9th among metro areas in freight times. For shipping and logistics, a system for maintaining a skilled workforce is already in place. St. Louis has a variety of educational institutions producing drivers and well-trained, skilled labor. Ranken Technical College, for example, offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in diesel technology. Truck Travel Time Reliability Index 2016 1 Indianapolis 1.68 22 Denver 2 Cleveland 1.74 23 Orlando 2.71 3 Kansas City 1.86 24 Baltimore 2.73 4 Memphis 1.94 25 Dallas 2.77 5 Cincinnati 2.06 26 Boston 2.78 6 Tampa 2.08 27 Las Vegas 2.81 7 Charlotte 2.09 28 San Diego 2.82 8 Columbus 2.11 29 Virginia Beach 2.94 9 St. Louis 2.13 30 Riverside 2.95 10 Pittsburgh 2.20 31 Salt Lake City 2.96 11 Detroit 2.25 32 New York 2.99 12 Chicago 2.26 33 Minneapolis 3.01 13 Philadelphia 2.28 34 San Jose 3.20 3.29 14 Providence 2.28 35 Phoenix 15 Austin 2.29 36 San Francisco 3.44 16 San Antonio 2.29 37 Washington, D.C. 3.64 3.70 17 Jacksonville 2.34 38 Los Angeles 18 Atlanta 2.36 39 Portland 3.71 19 Milwaukee 2.43 40 Houston 3.81 20 Sacramento 2.55 41 Seattle 3.99 21 Miami 2.59 Primary Highway Freight ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA (April 2016) MADISON COUNTY ST CHARLES COUNTY ST LOUIS CITY ST LOUIS COUNTY ST CLAIR COUNTY LEGEND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY MAJOR ROAD FRANKLIN COUNTY MONROE COUNTY JEFFERSON COUNTY 196    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 2.64 RAIL ■ Commuter Attributes ■ MetroLink Light Rail St. Louis’ light rail system, MetroLink, has been called one of the best mass transit systems in the country. The clean, efficient system is buttressed by the region’s two largest airports — St. Louis Lambert International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport — with 48 miles of track and stops at 37 Missouri and Illinois stations. Metro completed an eight-mile, $676 million extension connecting the business center of Clayton and several inner ring suburbs. More than 14.9 million passengers rode MetroLink last year. The trains pull into stations near many of St. Louis’ attractions. Some of these include: ■ Clayton: Shaw Park, dining, hotels, shopping ■ Skinker: Washington University, Edison Theatre, Mildred Lane Kemper Museum of Art ■ UMSL St. Louis North: University of Missouri – St. Louis, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, Mercantile Library ■ Delmar/Loop: St. Louis Walk of Fame, The Pageant, Blueberry Hill; named one of “10 Great Streets in America” by the American Planning Association ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Forest Park: St. Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center, The Muny Central West End: Central West End neighborhood, restaurants and boutiques, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, BJC HealthCare Grand: Saint Louis University, Cupples House, Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, Grand Center entertainment district theaters, shops and restaurants, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, Contemporary Art Museum Union Station: Union Station festival marketplace, restaurants, entertainment, hotels Civic Center: Scottrade Center arena, City Hall, hotels Stadium: Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village, hotels 8th & Pine: Central downtown, restaurants, Kiener Plaza, Citygarden, Old Courthouse, hotels Arch/Laclede’s Landing: Lumiere Place, historic district, entertainment, restaurants, Gateway Arch, riverboat cruises, hotels Cost: A one-way ride on MetroLink costs $2.50. Tickets may be purchased and validated at each station. Tickets from the airport station to downtown cost $4. Day passes for MetroLink and MetroBus are $7.50. Trains run every seven minutes during rush hours, every 10 minutes during non-rush hours, and every 15 minutes in the evening during the week. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    197 MetroLink lines ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA (September 29, 2017) EDWARDSVILLE METRO-NORTH FLORISSANT Lambert Int. Airport FLORISSANT LAMBERT AIRPORT-MAIN SPRINGDALE WESTPORT UMSL-SOUTH ROCK ROAD DELMAR LOOP FOREST PARKDEBALIVIERE CENTRAL WEST END CLAYTON NGA EMERSON PARK CORTEX GRAND STADIUM SUNNEN AND 8TH & PINE SHREWSBURYLANSDOWNE I-44 Mid-America St. Louis Airport SHILOH SCOTT BAYLESS BELLEVILLE COLLEGE BUTLER HILL Existing Metro Link Planned Metro Link Extension Planned Bus Rapid Transit Map of existing MetroLink stations 198    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Passenger Rail Passenger service is available via Amtrak’s daily service to Chicago, Dallas, and Kansas City from five St. Louis stations. In 2018, Amtrak’s highspeed trains between Chicago and St. Louis are expected to run. The high-speed portion includes track upgrades, new track sidings to reduce delays and upgraded stations for the 250-mile project. The new locomotives, which run on diesel-electric engines and emit 90 percent less pollution, will travel at the 200-plus mph level, reducing travel time to four and a half hours between the two cities. Additionally, the Amtrak station in St. Louis is conveniently located downtown. A $10 million upgrade and expansion provides improved connection to 23 regional bus and express routes, MetroLink light rail, and Amtrak in one centralized location. Commercial Attributes Class 1 Railroads The St. Louis region has the third-largest rail hub in the U.S. served by six Class 1 Railroads — Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Canadian National Railway, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific — that connect to five local and short line railroads. St. Louis is one of the few cities where rail traffic can transfer between, and originate from, both the eastern and western railroads. The St. Louis Municipal River Terminal (MRT), which is located 1.5 miles north of downtown, has a rail spur into it from TRRA, the local short line owned by the Class One railroads, including Norfolk Southern. In addition, Norfolk Southern has its own tracking running along the western edge of the MRT. Existing rail inside of the MRT comprises 5,300 feet of track and two switches. The operator configures the MRT’s rail lines as needed to meets customer needs, including the installation of additional lines. State-of-the-art intermodal freight facilities reduce cargo handling, improve security, reduce damages, and expedite shipment times. The six major facilities include: BNSF Intermodal, CSX Intermodal, Norfolk Southern Intermodal, America’s Central Port, Triple Crown Services, and Union Pacific Intermodal. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    199 RIVER Commuter Attributes Scenic views and a variety of river opportunities are available for outdoor activities on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Public access points along the rivers are available for fishing, hunting, and boating. Boat ramps are concrete, well maintained, and extra-wide. One can even cross the river on three ferries between Alton, Ill., and St. Charles, Mo. These include the Grafton Ferry, Brussels Ferry (North Dock), and the Golden Eagle Ferry. Prices and hours vary depending upon the season. Commercial Attributes St. Louis’ economy originated with trade. Missouri is now ranked 10th for inland waterway mileage (1,000 miles), moving an average of $4.1 billion in cargo annually. St. Louis is also the third busiest inland port and the 17th largest U.S. port. Situated at the confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois rivers, St. Louis’ location as the northernmost year-round icefree port increases its competitive advantage. The Port of Metropolitan St. Louis is served by all major barge lines and offers more than 100 docks and terminal facilities, connecting the city industrial centers in 15 states located along the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and Tennessee Rivers, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico. St. Louis is also the location of the southern-most lock and dam on the Mississippi. The St. Louis Municipal River Terminal is located 1.5 miles north of downtown and has a newly refurbished, continuous 2,000-foot dock that can moor up to 10 barges simultaneously. The dock can accommodate standard and oversized containers as well as oversized project cargo such as construction steel members and heavy manufacturing equipment. Next to this dock is almost 1,000 feet of shore available for barge fleeting. 200    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Quality of Life like to offer a personal take on why St. Louis “is…I’d a perfect fit for HQ2. I’m a New York native who moved to St. Louis three years ago. I’ve worked in hi-tech since graduating from college… Amazon has invited me to interview 12 times in the last 24 months, and while working for Amazon is high on my bucket list, I’m not willing to give up the lifestyle of St. Louis and move to New York or Seattle. Here’s why: My commute to work is five minutes. Parking my car and taking the elevator to my office takes longer than the drive does. In fact, my whole life is within a five-minute drive from my home, my kids’ school and doctors. I’ve given up going to the Costco that’s 15 minutes away because it’s too far. I buy my larger items on Amazon Prime, instead. These may not seem like a big deal for many Midwest natives, but for those of us who only know the nosebleed real estate prices and cramped conditions found in big coastal cities, an affordable and livable region like St. Louis seems like a revelation. ” – Sarah Glickfield Posted in a letter to Jeff Bezos RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    201 Why St. Louis? Quality of Life St. Louis is a lively destination where ideas converge, collide, and are commercialized. The city is also a great place to live, and as congestion and cost of living go up in other top metro markets, the St. Louis region is becoming a destination location for both employers and employees. Plus, it’s sunny here 202 days a year. St. Louis’ footprint in the heart of the Midwest is where more than 2.8 million residents — 750,000 of them millennials — experience a balance of convenience and affordability. St. Louis’ recreational and cultural experiences are world-class, critically acclaimed, familyfriendly, and many are free. Ranked the 20th largest metro area in the country, a Seattle resident could take a 36 percent pay cut and still enjoy the same standard of living in the St. Louis region.1 According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the cost of living in the city is 10 percent below the U.S. average. Forbes honored the city as the 7th Most Affordable City in 2017, and St. Louis is a past recipient of the All American City Award. St. Louis also received the 2017 top ranking from both Business Insider and The Penny Hoarder as the place where millennials can best afford to work and live; it was dubbed second for affordability, fourth for millennial happiness and 11th for economic health. And, it’s a welcoming home for new residents. St. Louis was recognized by the American Community Survey report as the secondfastest growing metro area for the foreign-born population out of the nation’s largest cities. St. Louis has the largest Bosnian population — 70,000 — in the country, and the largest population outside Europe. Since 2010, the St. Louis area has experienced a 53 percent population growth in racial minorities, which is contributing to economic growth and increased diversity supplier fulfillment. Helping foreign-born St. Louisans acclimate to their new surroundings are the International Institute of St. Louis, as well as the Asian American, African, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, among other organizations. Excited by transformation of the city, the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a regional initiative 1 Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 2017 202    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the World Trade Center of St. Louis, has set a goal of transforming St. Louis into the fastest-growing metropolitan area for immigration by 2020. Based on the 2010 Census, some communities in the region saw the Latino population increase by 72 percent. Additionally, the region is also experiencing rapid growth in the Hispanic population in Southwestern Illinois. Regionally, Latino-owned businesses are contributing more than $1.7 billion in sales revenue. This offers Amazon an opportunity for diverse and bilingual talent. In addition, it should be noted St. Louis is one of only 11 cities in the country, and the only one in the Midwest, to receive a perfect 100 every year since 2012, when the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) began rating cities on a Municipal Equality Index (MEI). Thirteen companies headquartered in St. Louis also scored a perfect 100. Also, St. Louis is host to one of the Midwest’s largest PrideFests, with attendance topping 300,000 in 2017. St. Louis is generous, too. In 2017, Charity Navigator ranked St. Louis among the top three most philanthropic communities in the United States. The United Way of Greater St. Louis raised a record amount of more than $75 million in its 2016 campaign, and nearly 40% of total funds raised came from corporations donating $1 million or more. Additionally, more than 100,000 residents and 2,200 companies donated to the United Way’s 2016 campaign, which helps one in three people throughout the greater St. Louis region. St. Louis also offers a reasonable cost of living and relatively short drive times. Rush hour in 2015 averaged 25.6 minutes, with significantly less congestion than metro areas of similar size. Most housing stock is within direct access to a main highway or interstate. Parking in downtown is abundant, and one can easily access work, parks, restaurants, and entertainment by car, the city’s light rail system, or by biking, or walking. From parks to ballparks, museums to music venues, St. Louis inspires creativity, innovation, and exploration. It’s a place where grit, hustle, pride, and an indefatigable work ethic are inextricably linked. Population Diversity Diverse populations have driven growth and change in the St. Louis region, and will continue to do so for decades to come. The Greater St. Louis area has an estimated population of 2.8 million, making it the 20th largest MSA in the U.S. Gr,eater St. Louis’ population has grown by 77,633 between 2006–2016. ■ St. Louis Transplants helps new St. Louisans acclimate. Experts answer questions like “Where can I meet new friends?” “Who’s going to style my hair now?” and “Where can I find authentic Indian foods?” The organization plays the part of the social relocation genie. Members host everything from dinners to game nights to welcome new arrivals. ■ The Regional Business Council’s Young Professionals Network attracts and retains talent to the region and gives these future leaders unique opportunities for networking, professional development, and community involvement. The network is open to diverse professionals of all nationalities under 40. There is no membership fee, as programming is made possible by the Boeing Company, Ascension, Centric Group, Edward Jones, Enterprise, Equifax, Regional Business Council, RubinBrown, UMB Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. ■ Launched in 2001 by the St. Louis Regional Chamber, the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative has established a series of programs to help companies, minority employees, and vendors expand their business inclusivity and welcome new talent into St. Louis. From skill-building, to monthly networking opportunities, to sharing the best practices, the initiative’s training program provides professionals of color opportunity to leverage themselves into positions of power, influence, and authority while retaining these professionals in the St. Louis region. Over 30 of the region’s leading institutions have enrolled more than 180 of their minority employees in the initiative’s programs. Participants must be nominated and focused on mid- to senior-level positions. ■ FOCUS St. Louis is a nonprofit leadership development organization. Among their many programs is the multisession orientation for relocated spouses and new executives. ■ Olio City is a homegrown St. Louis startup that created a free expansive city-discovery app that’s personalized to one’s preferences. Pizza, burgers? Olio will show you where to go. In the mood for music? Olio City lists all the concerts taking place in the area and even has a link to buy tickets directly from the app. ■ Explore St. Louis is the city’s official tourism organization that connects people to all the restaurants, hotels, entertainment, nightlife, and various points of interest. St. Charles County is the second-largest county in Greater St. Louis and one of the fastestgrowing in the state. Between 2000 and 2010, the county grew by 27 percent to a population of 360,485. Growth highlights from 2000 to 2010 include: ■ ■ ■ ■ The Latino population experienced the largest growth, at a rate just over 78 percent. The Asian population grew more than 51 percent. The African American population grew by almost 8 percent. The Native American population saw growth of 1.3 percent. In addition, St. Louis boasts the largest Bosnian population in the country, and the largest population outside Europe. Immigrants are a major source of new workforce talent for St. Louis employers. The foreign-born community in the region is highly educated with predominantly white-collar jobs. They tend to be scientists, professionals, and managers, and are 44 percent more likely to have at least a college education and 130 percent more likely to have an advanced degree. For St. Louis, foreign-born gains reflect an increase of about 10,623 new residents — an 8.9 percent increase in one year, the largest percentage increase of any of the nation’s 20 largest metro areas, Seattle included. The Mosaic Project, an organization that welcomes immigrants to the region, is an integral resource for skilled immigrants new to St. Louis seeking support with personal and professional networking. Also, the International Institute of St. Louis, founded in 1919, integrates thousands of immigrants and refugees from all over the world each year, serving as a national role model for their programming. There are several organizations in St. Louis that work with new residents to welcome and integrate them into the community regardless of ethnic background: RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    203 Equity and Inclusion From Dred Scott to Michael Brown and the Ferguson uprising, city officials, corporations, and nonprofit partners continue with the difficult work of transcending decades of inequality in the U.S. to ensure St. Louis is a model of inclusion and social justice for the nation. The working mantra is that our community will not be defined by recent events, but rather by what we do in response. The Ferguson Commission’s Ferguson Report is a national blueprint for the St. Louis region and addresses multiple equality and social justice initiatives. While the problems faced by St. Louis are universal for many American cities, St. Louis is poised to lead national conversations to find solutions that build stronger and more resilient communities for all residents. (Details on specific initiatives with regard to the Ferguson Report, as well as corporate involvement, appear in Section 9 of this proposal.) 204    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Educational Opportunities for Amazonians For families, educational opportunities in St. Louis are expansive — from public to private to charter and magnet schools — there are many options at the K–12 levels. The St. Louis metro area has more than 160 public school districts that include more than 800 public schools and nearly 300 private K–12 schools, with the number of students totaling 396,465 and 67,110, respectively. More than 50 postsecondary two- and four-year institutions are also available. In addition, continuing education and professional development opportunities are also available for employees and their families. A few suggested K–12 comparisons to Seattle schools: ■ Mercer Island: Clayton, Ladue, and Parkway West public school districts ■ Bellevue Public School: Parkway and Rockwood public school districts ■ Kirkland: Kirkwood, Lindbergh, or Lafayette public school districts ■ Redmond School District: Parkway and Rockwood public school districts ■ Lakeside: John Burroughs School (private, independent) ■ Overlake School: Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS, private, independent) Both Newsweek (2016) and U.S. New & World Report (2017) ranked several St. Louis high schools among the best in the U.S.: Newsweek America’s Top High Schools 2016 ■ Clayton High School — Clayton, MO (42nd) ■ Lafayette High School — Wildwood, MO (75th) ■ Valley Park High School — Valley Park, MO (257th) ■ Lindbergh High School — St. Louis, MO (343rd) ■ Kirkwood High School — St. Louis, MO (362nd) ■ Fort Zumwalt West High School — O’Fallon, MO (432nd) U.S. News & World Report America’s Best High Schools 2017 ■ Metro Academic & Classical — St. Louis, MO (133rd) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ladue Horton Watkins — Ladue, MO (363rd) Clayton High School — Clayton, MO (504th) Lafayette High School — St. Louis County, MO (617th) Kirkwood High School — Kirkwood, MO (653rd) Marquette High School — Chesterfield, MO (773rd) Lindbergh High School — St. Louis, MO (1071st) McKinley Classical Leadership Academy — St. Louis, MO (1,407th) Francis Howell High — St. Charles, MO (1,506th) Parkway West High School — Ballwin, MO (1,571st) Parkway South High School — Manchester, MO (1,714th) Webster Groves High — Webster Groves, MO (1,905th) Francis Howell Central High — St. Charles, MO (1,959th) Valley Park Senior High — Valley Park, MO (2,345th) Central High — Chesterfield, MO (2,416th) Ft. Zumwalt South High — St. Peters, MO (2,479th) Independent Schools of St. Louis Forty-four of the region’s most highly acclaimed private schools make up the Independent Schools of St. Louis. Each of these schools has its own mission and culture to fit the needs of each individual child and family. Options exist for children as young as 16 months to grade 12 in co-ed, single-gender, religiously affiliated and nondenominational settings. ISSL member schools are fully accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or AdvancED. Following is a list of these schools: ISSL Member Schools include: ■ Academy of the Sacred Heart ■ Andrews Academy, Creve Coeur ■ Andrews Academy, Lake St. Louis ■ Barat Academy ■ Central Christian School ■ Chaminade College Preparatory School ■ Chesterfield Day School ■ Chesterfield Montessori School ■ Christian Brothers College High School ■ Churchill Center & School for Learning Disabilities ■ City Academy ■ The College School ■ Community School RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    205 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cor Jesu Academy Crossroads College Preparatory School De Smet Jesuit High School Forsyth School The Fulton School at St. Albans Great Circle (Edgewood Children’s Center) John Burroughs School Kirk Day School Logos School MAP St. Louis Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS) ■ Miriam Academy ■ Miriam School ■ Missouri Military Academy ■ Nerinx Hall ■ New City School ■ The Principia School ■ Rohan Woods School ■ Rossman School ■ Saint Louis Priory School ■ Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School ■ St. John Vianney High School ■ St. Joseph’s Academy ■ The St. Michael School of Clayton ■ Thomas Jefferson School ■ Ursuline Academy ■ Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School ■ Visitation Academy ■ Westminster Christian Academy ■ Whitfield School ■ The Wilson School (For details on post-secondary institutions, reference Section 6) Southwestern Illinois Schools St. Clair County provides numerous educational opportunities, including public, private, and charter school options. St. Clair County has 27 public K–12 districts with 72 buildings serving almost 42,000 students. There are also 20 nonpublic K–12 schools that serve almost 5,000 students throughout the county. Higher education is also well represented. Southwestern Illinois College (the largest community college south of Chicago) provides two-year associates degrees and over 150 certificate programs to 20,000 (including 8,000 veterans) students. Two, four-year private universities — McKendree University and Lindenwood University — are also located in St. Clair County. Less than 30 miles north in Madison County is Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Located just 15 minutes from St. Louis, many Illinois students attend the St. Louis postsecondary institutions. 206    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Several St. Clair County high schools and districts have received national recognition. U.S. News & World Report (2017) ■ Belleville West High School ■ Belleville East High School ■ Marissa Jr./Senior High School ■ Mascoutah High School ■ O’Fallon High School ■ SIU East St. Louis Charter High School Niche (for Newsweek) Grades for County Districts The following districts received a B- or higher in the 2017 rating. These districts represent 57% of public school students in St. Clair County. ■ Belleville Grade School Districts ■ Belleville High School ■ Freeburg Grade School District ■ Freeburg High School District ■ High Mount Grade School District ■ Mascoutah Unit District ■ O’Fallon Grade School District ■ O’Fallon High School District ■ St. Libory Grade School District ■ Shiloh Grade School District ■ Signal Hill Grade School District ■ Smithton Grade School District ■ Wolf Branch Grade School District Two nonpublic high schools were also graded by Niche: ■ Governor French ■ Althoff Illinois Blue Ribbon Schools ■ Ellis Elementary ■ Henry Raab Elementary ■ Belleville Elementary School District ■ Union Elementary ■ Abraham Lincoln Elementary National Schools and Districts of Character ■ Jefferson Elementary ■ Henry Raab Elementary A variety of strong partnerships strengthen educational opportunities from Pre-K to postsecondary. These partnerships include: ■ East Side Aligned (Collective Impact) ■ K–12 and SWIC – Running Start allows 16- and 17-year-old students to complete high school and earn an Associates degree simultaneously. ■ Get Up & Go — Heath Department and K–12 ■ Scott Air Force Base and K–12 — STEM Programs ■ K–12 and IL Math and Science Academy — STEM Programs Entertainment & Recreational Opportunities St. Louis has a wide variety of entertainment that offers something for everyone. Every hour. Every day. All year long. The St. Louis region balances convenience and affordability with the cultural and entertainment amenities of a major metropolitan area. Missouri, and St. Louis in particular, also have a robust tourism industry that provides 125,000 tourism-related jobs. Pick your pleasure — the region has an extensive parks system, including an abundance of dog parks, and an expanding trails and greenway network. The area is a destination location for outdoor enthusiasts and a central starting point for weekend getaways to nearby cities. Seventy golf courses, 140 parks, the 235-mile Katy Trail, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, 64 craft breweries, 40 wineries, eight lakes within a one-hour drive, numerous caves for spelunking, farms, orchards, and observatories await one’s arrival. Many of the activities are free to very affordable. Listen to the St. Louis Symphony perform on Art Hill, watch Shakespeare come to life on starry nights in Forest Park, visit the St. Louis Zoo, watch a musical at the Muny, spend a day at the Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park, watch the zany adult costume contest on Halloween in the Central West End, visit the Saint Louis Art Museum, or spend the day in the city’s crown jewel, Forest Park — all for free. And speaking of parks — officially christened in 1876, Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country, outsizing even Central Park in New York City. At 15 million annual visitors, more people visit Forest Park than the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, the Griffith Park in Los Angeles, and the Riverwalk in San Antonio, to name a few. The Zoo, the Art Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri History Museum and the Muny, the largest outdoor theater in the country, are within the borders of Forest Park. The 1,293-acre green space serves as a haven for bikers, hikers, sports enthusiasts, and picnickers. Just bring your bike, blanket, or picnic basket to enjoy. The park also plays host to a variety of cultural events, including the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, LouFest Music Festival (like Seattle’s Bumbershoot), Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, St. Louis Earth Day Festival, St. Louis African Arts Festival, St. Louis Wine Festival, Brewers Heritage Festival, and the St. Louis Micro-Fest microbrewery showcase. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    207 In addition to Forest Park, St. Louisans are very proud of their Arch. Towering 630 feet above the St. Louis riverfront, Eero Saarinen’s beloved stainless steel Arch is an architectural marvel. Twice the height of the Statue of Liberty, the Arch attracts four million visitors annually. Sixtythree stories tall, yet only 17 feet wide at the top, visitors can sometimes feel the 18-inch sway while photographing the view below. From its 16 paneled windows at the top, one can gaze 30 miles in either direction, peek inside Busch Stadium, see the famous Budweiser sign that adorns the world’s largest brewery, and marvel at a spectacular view of both sides of the river. The Arch grounds, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and the National Park Service, just underwent a $380 million renovation, and will re-open in the summer of 2018. The Arch grounds anchor the end of Market Street, the city’s central traffic spine and the center of downtown’s resurgence. Along its path, visitors will find the redevelopment of Kiener Plaza and Soldier’s Memorial, leading right up to Union Station, which itself is in the process of being transformed to include a revamped hotel, a 200-foot-high Ferris wheel, and an aquarium. Additional amenities near the proposed River Campus include the 11-time world-champion St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues. The area is also a hub for many NCAA basketball games, top international soccer matches, music concerts, and more. Other affordable sites include free tours of the Anheuser-Busch brewery, Schlafly Bottleworks & Tap Room, and a multitude of bars and restaurants that cater to all. More adventure can be found at the insanely fun City Museum. Voted No. 1 Family Attraction in the World by Trip.com — the City Museum is a one-of-a-kind playhouse for adults and kids alike. The larger play area is made from repurposed architectural and industrial objects housed in the 600,000-square-foot former International Shoe building in the Washington Avenue Loft District. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed artist Bob Cassilly, a classically trained sculptor and serial entrepreneur, the museum has won local and international awards as a must-see destination. 208    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Readers can gather at the century-old St. Louis Public Library — Central Branch, located just a few blocks down from the museum. Its recent $70 million historic restoration received a 2014 Institute Honor Award for Architecture. The impressive facility provides plenty of diverse, free programs for both kids and adults year-round. For art enthusiasts, there is no better spot than the Grand Center Arts District, located just minutes from downtown. Recognized as the cultural hub of the region, nearly two million guests filter through the Grand Center Arts District annually, whether as patrons of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra — the secondoldest symphony in the country — at Powell Hall, The Fabulous Fox Theatre, the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, the Kranzberg Arts Center, or the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Music venues in Grand Center appeal to every mood and style as well. The sounds of living legends as well as rising stars emanate from Jazz at the Bistro, the intimate performance space that offers cabaret seating, dinner, and drinks. Saxophonist David Sanborn, pianist Peter Martin, and Freddy Cole and the Wynton Marsalis Jazz Band are just a few of the jazz greats who grace the stage. Additional music venues that cater to every genre include the Dark Room, Curtain Call Lounge, and the Stage at KDHX, and are just a short walk away. A weekly Wednesday Night Walking Jazz Crawl tours three different locations each week. In a one-block area on Washington Avenue in Grand Center, art lovers can peruse the contrasting exhibits at four museums and galleries right across the street from each other. Others, including the McNamee Gallery at SLU and the Moto Museum, are located just a short walk in either direction. The International Photography Hall of Fame provides a unique look into the minds of famous photographers such as Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus, Margaret Bourke, and Mathew Brady. Interactive digital displays provide a different lens from which to appreciate the work. Grand Center also serves as public media hub for KDHX Radio, the Beacon, Nine Network and St. Louis Public Broadcasting station. Attractions within walking distance from proposed River Campus Laclede’s Landing Historic District; the Arch and riverfront; City Museum, the unconventional playground for adults and kids; the National Blues Museum; Ballpark Village, located outside of Busch Stadium; Citygarden; the Eads Bridge, which has a pedestrian lane across the Mississippi River; and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. 10–15 minutes from downtown Grand Center Arts District, Jazz at the Bistro; the Fox Theatre; South Grand neighborhood known for its international restaurants and shops; Stray Dog Theatre; Cherokee Street; the International Photography Hall of Fame; Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.; Forest Park; Saint Louis Zoo; Missouri History Museum; Saint Louis Science Center; The Saint Louis Art Museum; The Muny; The Jewel Box; Turtle Playground; the Forest Park Boat House; Central West End, a neighborhood full of chic galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafés; Missouri Botanical Garden; St. Louis Opera Theater; The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum; St. Louis Black Repertory Company, the country’s premier African-American theatre; Cahokia Mounds, the Southern Illinois pre-Columbian Native American city; and Gateway Motorsports Park, located directly across the Mississippi River. 30 minutes from downtown St. Charles County, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, is a hub for boating, water skiing and jet skiing. Dockside bars and restaurants on both sides of the river, including Alton, Illinois, are weekend hotspots. One can also eagle watch at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, Ill. Visit the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Nature lovers can visit the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, the origin of the 237-mile trail at Katy Trail State Park, the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center, and the cobblestone streets of its historic district. The area is also home to the Weinstrasse, or Missouri Wine Road, which offers 40 wineries, the highest concentration in the Midwest. Visit the 43+ acre archaeological and paleontological site, Mastodon State Historic Park. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    209 50–100 miles from downtown ■ An international design competition, just announced by Great Rivers Greenway, will result in a plan to connect Forest Park to Washington University Medical Center & BJC, the Cortex Innovation District, the City Foundry STL and Armory projects, Grand Center Arts District, Saint Louis University, Harris-Stowe State University, Midtown, Downtown and the Gateway Arch, and the Mississippi Riverfront, home of the proposed HQ2. With spurs north and south, the greenway will stretch five to seven miles, connecting area neighborhoods, employment centers, parks, transit, and dozens of cultural and educational institutions. ■ In Southern Illinois there are 177 miles of bike trails, a majority of which are interconnected and asphalt. The trails, known as the Madison County Transit (MCT), include nine scenic bike trails connecting 20 communities along the former railroad. Covering 1,500 acres of greenways and containing 46 bridges and 25 tunnels, the MCT are considered “Class One,” meaning they are completely independent of road traffic. The nine bikeways are famous for their seven interconnected loops, which prevent cyclists from having to pass the same place twice. ■ When it’s completed in 2019, the 2.6-mile phase of the Metro East RiverFront Trail will connect with more than 200 miles of bikeway trails in both Missouri and Illinois. The trail will complete the final leg of a “figure eight” along both sides of the Mississippi River, totaling a length of 25 miles start to finish, and linking the Arch, Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park/Fountain, Chain of Rocks Bridge, Eads Bridge, and the McKinley Bridge. A pedestrian structure will span the railway tracks directly adjacent to River Campus. Traversing nearly two miles on top of the existing levee system, cyclists and hikers will have some great views of the riverfront. Six Flags St. Louis, Mark Twain State Park, Hahn State Park, Carlyle Lake (IL), Watershed Nature Center (Edwardsville, IL), Lake Springfield (IL), Rend Lake (Illinois). One can also walk the streets of Mark Twain’s boyhood home in Hannibal, Mo. 200–300 miles from downtown Table Rock Lake, Branson, Missouri; Lake of the Ozarks; multiple bed and breakfast options, Chicago, Nashville, Memphis and Kansas City. Trails — Cycling, Hiking Cycling is one of the region’s most popular and fastest-growing pastimes and modes of transportation. The bi-state area has several local cycling organizations. In 2015, Money Crashers recognized St. Louis as one of the “10 Best Cities to Live in Without A Car — Benefits of a Car-free Lifestyle.” Three years earlier, the city was named a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. The league recognized the region for its innovative and remarkable progress, including more than 75 miles of on-street designated bicycle lanes and the McKinley Bridge Bikeway and Trestle, a 3,000-footlong cantilevered bicycle lane spanning the Mississippi River, developed by Great Rivers Greenway. Some exciting updates include: ■ Great Rivers Greenway is completing an additional 90 miles of off-street trails and greenways over the next decade. By 2023, cyclists and hikers will be able to bike and walk from Jefferson Barracks Park in south St. Louis County to the Katy Trail State Park, more than 20 miles away. 210    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Life Outside 16 Lambert Int. Airport 9 LAMBERT AIRPORT-MAIN 10 5 11 14 FOREST PARKDEBALIVIERE 12 1 2 4 3 STADIUM AND 8TH & PINE SHREWSBURYLANSDOWNE I-44 Mid-America St. Louis Airport 13 6 SHILOH SCOTT 7 15 8 B 1 HOUR IKE YB Parks Bike Trails and Greenways Existing Metro Link PARKS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Forest Park Missouri Botanical Garden Tower Grove Park Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Bellefontaine Cemetery Carondelet Park Grant’s Farm Jefferson Barracks County Park Chouteau Island Gabaret Island Horseshoe Lake State Park Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Frank Holten State Park GREENWAYS 14 15 16 Mississippi River Greenway Grant’s Trail Katy Trail RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    211 Culinary Scene Dog Friendly “The food in St. Louis is seriously good right now,” is a recent headline from Food & Wine. The publication goes on to say, “From nationally renowned (and award-winning) fine dining to Filipino street food to a vibrant little Bosnian restaurant scene to new ideas on old fronts (yes, like barbecue), don’t just stop in St. Louis if you happen to be passing through — make a date with the city, come here, and eat the best of what it’s offering, right now.” We couldn’t have said it better. St. Louis caters to all palates, and offers elegant dining, fantastic food trucks, and outstanding wine/craft cocktail bars. Ralston Purina first hung its iconic checkerboard in St. Louis, and the pet-care industry has maintained a foothold in St. Louis for more than a century with companies such as Manna Pro, Novus, Solid Gold, Nature’s Variety, Nestlé-Purina, and more. The region is very dog-friendly with numerous dog parks, pet-friendly hotels, outdoor eateries, cafés, and pet-centric events. Fueled by local pet-loving businesses and neighborhoods, St. Louis is on a mission to become the most pet-friendly city in the U.S. From building dog parks in the heart of downtown in Lucas Park and on Laclede’s Landing, to opening the city’s first permanent cat café in Maplewood, to creating more petfriendly work places and public spaces, St. Louis is a great city for pets and people to live, work and play together. Beer, Beer, and More Beer Sample Anheuser-Busch beers and snap photos of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at Grant’s Farm, take a brewery tour at the Anheuser-Busch brewery, or belly up to the bar at a local microbrewery. St. Louis is a beer city owing a great deal of its early industrial history to the beer barons who built the Anheuser Busch, Lemp, and Falstaff dynasties. Microbreweries have a strong presence in the region, and the following, nonexhaustive list shows the density of the activity in St. Louis’ ongoing love affair with beer. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Urban Chestnut Brewing Company – Grove Brewery & Bierhall The Civil Life Brewing Company Heavy Riff Brewing Company Square One Brewery & Distillery Urban Chestnut Brewing Company – Midtown Brewery & Biergarten Cathedral Square Brewery Augusta Brewing Company O’Fallon Brewery Alpha Brewing Company Kirkwood Station Brewing Company Earthbound Brewing Griesedieck Brothers Brewery Morgan Street Brewery William K Busch Brewing Company Anheuser-Busch Latrobe Brewing Co. 4 Hands Brewing Co. 212    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Broemmelsiek Dog Park Burger Dog Park Chesterfield Dog Park (at Eberwein Park) Gateway Arch Dog Park (in planning) Bark Park at Unger (coming soon) Creve Coeur Dog Park (at Conway Park) Dogport Dog Park DuSable Dog Park (at Ed Boles Memorial Park) Florissant Dog Park (at Duchesne Park) Paw Park (at Arnold City Park) Quail Ridge Dog Park – Wentzville St. Peters Rotary Club Dog Park Tails and Trails Dog Park (at Edgar M. Queeny County Park) University City Dog Park (near Pool at Heman Park) Woodson Road Dog Park Benton Park West Dog Park Canine Country Kennel Dog Park Happy Hounds Playground John and Lucille Wendling Soulard Dog Park Lister Dog Park Lucas Garden Dog Park Maplewood Dog Park (at Kellogg Park) Shaw Dog Park Southwest City Dog Park (at Willmore Park) Water Tower Dog Park (at Compton Hill Reservoir Park) Rotary Park Pricing and Cost of Living Data Of the 20 largest metro areas in the country, the region had the second-lowest cost of living, according to the 2016 ACCRA Cost of Living Index. Housing is particularly affordable, with the ACCRA housing index being 29.5 percent less in the region, compared to the U.S. metro average. 2 The following table provides data on cost of living for the St. Louis metro area in comparison to other cities. St. Louis enjoys a significantly lower cost of living compared to U.S. averages, especially for its size. In fact, 94 percent of all MSAs have a lower standard of living than St. Louis.2 The cost of living in Seattle is 36 percent more expensive than St. Louis. Living Standards across U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Bi-State Development 2017 Annual Meeting, 2017 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    213 Cost of Living Comparison to Seattle Seattle BASED ON $100,000 INCOME $100,000 Income Housing Costs $2,069 2BR Apartment Rent Transportation Costs $2.40 per gallon of gas Food Costs Bread: $4.37 Entertainment Costs Movie Ticket: $10.06 Healthcare Costs Dr. Visit: $78.55 St. Louis Housing Costs $552,238 3BR, 2BA Median Home Price Dozen Eggs: $2.05 Gallon of Milk: $2.25 Bowling Game: $3.88 Dentist Visit: $93.00 60% Lower Income Housing Costs Personal Pizza: $12.06 6-Pack Beer: $8.07 Optometrist Visit: $74.00 Atlanta $63,579 Income Austin $69,307 $69,307 Income 51% Lower Housing Costs Transportation Costs 21% Lower Transportation Costs 18% Lower Transportation Costs 23% Lower Food Costs 16% Lower Food Costs 15% Lower Food Costs 30% Lower Entertainment Costs 32% Lower Entertainment Costs 25% Lower Entertainment Costs 29% Lower Healthcare Costs 24% Lower Healthcare Costs 15% Lower Healthcare Costs 19% Lower Cincinnati $64,074 Income Housing Costs Chicago Income 58% Lower Housing Costs Transportation Costs 23% Lower Food Costs 22% Lower Entertainment Costs Healthcare Costs $84,158 $69,661 Income Housing Costs Transportation Costs 4% Higher Transportation Costs 19% Lower Food Costs 12% Lower Food Costs 19% Lower 27% Lower Entertainment Costs 19% Lower Entertainment Costs 21% Lower 21% Lower Healthcare Costs 18% Lower Healthcare Costs 17% Lower Detroit $76,874 Housing Costs Dallas 19% Lower Denver Income 47% Lower Income 50% Lower Kansas City $65,771 27% Lower Housing Costs 14% Lower Transportation Costs 20% Lower Transportation Costs Food Costs 18% Lower Food Costs 27% Lower Food Costs 19% Lower Entertainment Costs 24% Lower Entertainment Costs 31% Lower Entertainment Costs 24% Lower Healthcare Costs 16% Lower Healthcare Costs 25% Lower Healthcare Costs 22% Lower Transportation Costs Madison Housing Costs Housing Costs Minneapolis $73,833 Income 51% Lower $65,276 Income Income $74,682 55% Lower 25% Lower Nashville $66,124 Income 38% Lower Housing Costs 39% Lower Housing Costs Transportation Costs 14% Lower Transportation Costs 17% Lower Transportation Costs 26% Lower Food Costs 15% Lower Food Costs 15% Lower Food Costs 23% Lower Entertainment Costs 24% Lower Entertainment Costs 20% Lower Entertainment Costs 23% Lower Healthcare Costs 16% Lower Healthcare Costs 34% Lower Healthcare Costs 4% Lower New York Pittsburgh $159,830 Income Housing Costs 159% Higher Income Housing Costs $66,054 52% Lower Washington DC Income 47% Lower Housing Costs $104,950 31% Higher Transportation Costs 5% Higher Transportation Costs 19% Lower Transportation Costs Food Costs 4% Higher Food Costs 20% Lower Food Costs 6% Lower Entertainment Costs 11% Higher Entertainment Costs 35% Lower Entertainment Costs 9% Lower Healthcare Costs 24% Lower Healthcare Costs 21% Lower Healthcare Costs 214    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 9% Lower 13% Lower Taxes Burden Chart Missourians enjoy a low state and local tax burden as compared to U.S. averages. State personal income taxes collected per capita were close to average in Missouri (28th highest).3 TAX MISSOURI ILLINOIS Personal Income $315 plus 6% of federal adjusted gross income over $9,000. 3.75% of Illinois taxable income (Federal taxable income with state modifications). Property Residential property assessed at 19% of true or fair market; commercial and industrial property assessed at 32%; personal property at 33 1/3%. Business inventories are not taxed. Tax rates are the aggregate of local taxing districts and a .03% state tax. Real property is assessed at 33⅓% of market value. Personal property is not taxed. Business inventories are not taxed. Tax rates are the aggregate of local taxing districts. Sales 4.225% of purchase price of tangible personal property and enumerated services. Local sales taxes also apply and vary by jurisdiction. In lieu of a regular use tax, a 4% special use tax is imposed on motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and outboard motors. 6.25% of purchase price of tangible personal property and selected services. 1% tax on qualifying food, drugs, and medical appliances. Local sales taxes also apply and vary by jurisdiction. Public Safety & Relevant Crime Data Gallup ranks St. Louis 14th safest among the largest 50 cities, with 72 percent of residents responding they feel safe walking alone at night in the area where they live. A comparison of 2015 FBI data on metropolitan areas ranks the St. Louis MSA 167th in per capita crime rate among 348 U.S. metro areas. It should be noted that the city crime statistics for St. Louis only take into account the City of St. Louis, and not the entire region, providing an inaccurate picture of the region’s public safety profile when reviewed in isolation. Law enforcement efforts The St. Louis Police Department has established the Community Engagement and Organizational Development Unit to encourage officers to establish relationships with the residents of their patrol area in order to improve relations with civilians. A focused deterrence program for high-risk offenders continues, and the police department has adopted a crime reduction strategy that leverages data to identify crime patterns and trends. That information is shared with district commanders through a process called CompStat, which focuses resources in places and times where crime is concentrated. 3 The police department has established new levels of collaboration with federal and state law enforcement partners to coordinate strategy and focus deterrence. Importantly, the department now also coordinates with many social service agencies to ensure offenders receive the wrap-around care needed to avoid future criminality. St. Louis is a regional leader when it comes to diversity of its police officers — at all levels of command. The Police Academy and SLMPD continue to actively recruit under-represented individuals including women, racial, and ethnic minorities, and require cultural competency training for all officers. Community Intervention efforts The city is focusing efforts on groups most at risk of committing violence. This includes funding a child psychiatric clinic in North St. Louis City through a $1 million Community Development Block Grant fund. St. Louis is increasing its capacity and systems to support individuals with mental health needs. This includes Project LAUNCH — a child-focused federal grant that is building a mental health and education system in targeted communities. The City’s Mental Health Board is the recent recipient of a four-year, $3.7 million System of Care Expansion grant to expand mental health services for children, youth, and families with severe and persistent mental health issues. Sources unless noted: “2016 State Tax Handbook,” CCH, 2015 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    215 Crime TOTAL CRIME RATE PROPERTY CRIME RATE VIOLENT CRIME RATE MURDER RATE Per 100,000 population, 2013 Per 100,000 population, 2013 Per 100,000 population, 2013 Per 100,000 population, 2013 Memphis 5,183 1 2 San Antonio 4,875 3 Salt Lake City 4,705 1 San Antonio 4,415 1 Memphis 993 1 2 Salt Lake City 4,348 2 Las Vegas 678 3 Memphis 4,190 3 Baltimore 633 New Orleans TOTAL CRIME RATE Percent change, 2012–2013 19.0 1 2 Memphis 10.3 2 Salt Lake City Baltimore 3 Baltimore 10.0 3 Las Vegas 1.1 1.1 0.9 4 Oklahoma City 4,459 4 Seattle 4,023 4 Nashville 596 4 Detroit 9.6 4 Denver 5 Seattle 4,347 5 Oklahoma City 3,956 5 Milwaukee 587 5 Birmingham 8.2 5 San Diego -0.3 -1.2 6 Birmingham 4,252 6 Birmingham 3,723 6 Detroit 570 6 Indianapolis 7.6 6 Orlando -1.8 7 Miami 4,229 7 Miami 3,691 7 Houston 559 7 Kansas City 7.4 7 Atlanta -1.9 8 San Francisco 4,130 8 San Francisco 3,572 8 San Francisco 559 8 St. Louis 7.2 8 Virginia Beach -2.4 9 Houston 4,048 9 Houston 3,489 9 Orlando 540 9 Jacksonville 7.1 9 Birmingham -2.5 10 Orlando 3,960 10 Indianapolis 3,469 10 Miami 539 10 Philadelphia 7.1 10 New Orleans -2.9 11 Jacksonville 3,725 11 Louisville 3,430 11 Birmingham 530 11 Milwaukee 7.0 11 San Antonio -4.0 12 Kansas City 3,723 12 Orlando 3,420 12 Oklahoma City 503 12 Virginia Beach 6.9 12 Boston -4.0 13 Atlanta 3,720 13 Atlanta 3,331 13 Philadelphia 498 13 Miami 6.6 13 Dallas -4.3 14 Las Vegas 3,695 14 Kansas City 3,254 14 Jacksonville 496 14 Chicago 6.4 14 Washington, D.C. -4.4 15 Milwaukee 3,651 15 Jacksonville 3,229 15 New Orleans 474 15 Richmond 6.2 15 Tampa -4.4 16 Baltimore 3,646 16 Austin 3,179 16 Kansas City 469 16 Houston 5.9 16 Memphis -4.4 17 New Orleans 3,626 17 New Orleans 3,152 17 San Antonio 460 17 Oklahoma City 5.9 17 Detroit -4.7 18 Austin 3,450 18 Cincinnati 3,147 18 St. Louis 432 18 Atlanta 5.9 18 Cincinnati -4.7 19 Cincinnati 3,433 19 Milwaukee 3,064 19 Buffalo 430 19 Las Vegas 5.7 19 Los Angeles -4.8 20 Charlotte 3,385 20 Dallas 3,036 20 Sacramento 416 20 Charlotte 5.2 21 Dallas 3,369 21 Las Vegas 3,017 21 Charlotte 404 21 Buffalo 5.2 20 Providence -4.8 22 Virginia Beach 3,320 22 Virginia Beach 3,017 22 Tampa 397 22 Riverside 5.0 21 Sacramento -5.5 United States -4.8 23 Nashville 3,314 23 Baltimore 3,012 23 Phoenix 392 23 Louisville 4.9 22 Portland -5.5 24 Portland 3,242 24 Portland 2,991 24 New York 390 24 Phoenix 4.8 23 Miami -5.9 25 Atlanta 25 Sacramento 3,183 25 Charlotte 2,981 26 Buffalo 3,165 26 Riverside 2,794 United States 27 Detroit 3,149 27 Sacramento 2,767 26 Salt Lake City 28 Tampa 3,129 28 Denver 2,747 27 Boston 389 25 Cincinnati 4.8 24 Richmond -6.0 368 26 San Francisco 4.8 25 Buffalo -6.0 357 27 San Antonio 4.6 26 Kansas City -6.1 355 28 Los Angeles 4.5 27 Jacksonville -6.2 -6.8 29 Riverside 3,128 29 Buffalo 2,735 28 Los Angeles 353 4.5 28 Milwaukee 30 St. Louis 3,102 30 Tampa 2,732 29 San Diego 349 29 Dallas 4.4 29 St. Louis -7.3 2,731 30 Providence 338 30 Tampa 4.3 30 Austin -7.4 -7.7 United States 3,099 United States United States 31 Denver 3,075 31 Nashville 2,718 31 Riverside 333 31 Sacramento 4.1 31 Nashville 32 Philadelphia 2,975 32 St. Louis 2,670 32 Dallas 333 32 Pittsburgh 4.1 32 Riverside -7.7 33 Minneapolis 2,869 33 Minneapolis 2,595 33 Washington, D.C. 331 33 Orlando 3.9 33 Raleigh -7.9 34 Providence 2,698 34 Detroit 2,579 34 Denver 329 34 Washington, D.C. 3.7 34 San Jose -9.2 35 Richmond 2,640 35 Philadelphia 2,478 35 Seattle 324 35 Denver 3.7 35 Oklahoma City -9.3 36 San Jose 2,614 36 Richmond 2,396 36 Virginia Beach 304 36 New York 3.5 36 Hartford -9.9 37 Los Angeles 2,561 37 San Jose 2,364 37 Pittsburgh 293 37 Hartford 3.4 38 San Diego 2,541 38 Providence 2,360 38 Cincinnati 285 38 Nashville 3.4 39 Raleigh 2,503 39 Chicago 2,339 39 Minneapolis 274 39 San Jose 3.0 40 Washington, D.C. 2,500 40 Raleigh 2,283 40 Austin 271 40 Austin 2.8 41 Hartford 2,465 41 Los Angeles 2,207 41 Hartford 264 41 Raleigh 2.7 42 Boston 2,245 42 Hartford 2,201 42 Portland 251 42 Minneapolis 2.5 43 Pittsburgh 2,149 43 San Diego 2,192 43 San Jose 250 43 Providence 2.5 44 New York 2,000 44 Washington, D.C. 2,169 44 Richmond 244 44 San Diego 2.2 45 Boston 1,890 45 Raleigh 219 45 Seattle 2.2 46 Pittsburgh 1,857 46 Boston 1.8 47 New York 1,610 47 Salt Lake City 1.8 48 Portland 1.4 Source: FBI, Uniform Crime Reports 216    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Diversity of Housing Options Housing options in the St. Louis region are incredibly eclectic — new homes, elegant Victorian homes, turn-of-the-century brick walkups, mansions, century farm houses, downtown lofts and everything in between — o within reach to all. The region has a rich variety of architecturally distinct neighborhoods with a connectedness that is rare in large metro areas. Urban, suburban, small town, and rural lifestyle options are available in the bi-state region, with multiple options for singles and families. Bloomberg ranked St. Louis the most affordable of “Six Cities Where Millennials Can Afford to Pay Rent,” making St. Louis very attractive to millennials and to graduates from area colleges and universities. The housing stock is appealing to multiple generations because St. Louis’ median home value is nearly 20 percent below the U.S. median, but second to none in terms of quality and climate. The cost of housing in Seattle is 60 percent higher than in St. Louis, according to Nerdwallet.com. The Council for Community and Economic (formerly ACCRA) Cost of Living Index, which measures the relative cost of U.S. Metropolitan areas, examined the cost of a new 2,400square -foot, four-bedroom, two-bath home with an attached two-car garage. This index correlated with an average St. Louis area home price of $214,260 for 2016, well below the U.S. metro average of $323,999. Seattle’s new home prices average $563,000; more than 2.6 times as much as the same new two-story house in St. Louis. In another study, analysts compared the monthly rental price for a relatively new, 950-square-foot apartment with two bedrooms and 1½–2 bathrooms. Monthly rent for such an apartment averaged $864 in the St. Louis area in 2016, as compared with the U.S average of $1,008. Seattle’s apartment prices average $1,927 — 2.2 times more expensive than the same size and type in St. Louis. Potential Housing Options Available Near River Campus St. Louis is proposing a riverfront site of more than 200 acres — with potential growth for more — in its downtown urban core, including over 100 acres in Illinois and 100 acres in Missouri, connected by light rail and a fullservice transit bridge. The site has massive visibility from the Mississippi River, and the potential for catalytic development of commercial and residential growth. The location is centrally connected to all four modes of transportation, and numerous entertainment and dining options. Diverse housing options are available in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods in both Missouri and Illinois. This is a summary of relevant development activity in the vicinity of the proposed River Campus. (See the addenda at the end of this section for a more complete list of St. Louis housing options. Prices, photos, and comparisons of Illinois and Missouri housing stock to Seattle neighborhoods appear there.) Downtown Housing Market: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Number of residents in urban core: 9,500 Number of residents in greater downtown area: 18,815 Existing Housing Units: 6,600 Average Home Price: $118,600 Occupancy: 95.4 % Projected new units in net 3–5 years: 1,500 Rent Range: $650 (studio)–$5,000 (3BR) Location: Most of the housing is within Chestnut, Jefferson, Delmar, and 4th Transportation: Downtown is served by five MetroLink stops, multiple bus routes, and four interstate highways North St. Louis Housing Near River Campus Important federal initiatives also are committed to North St. Louis, near Downtown. In January 2015, Urban Strategies, a local nonprofit in partnership with the City of St. Louis, received a $500,000 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant to plan the revitalization of Preservation Square housing near the North Riverfront area. A plan is now underway to create opportunities for residents to access better housing, education, health and economic development. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    217 The area also received an Implementation Grant to make the plan a reality with a $30 million federal investment. In addition, St. Louis was named one of 22 federal “Promise Zones” to create an opportunity to address poverty for the next 10 years, with technical assistance, federal staff support, and preferential access to federal funding. Downtown Projects With more than $5 billion being spent on development projects in the last decade, downtown blurs the line between work and play, thanks to the location of major corporations, small businesses, residential lofts, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and nightspots. The downtown area posted another strong year of growth in 2016. The population increased by 7.2 percent, with more than 600 new residents moving into the downtown area. Newly renovated buildings added new housing stock and a range of unit types. Demand for these was also higher, resulting in an occupancy rate of 95.4 percent. The population influx into St. Louis’ urban core includes Grand Center Arts District and Midtown’s Cortex Innovation District, where 218    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS multiple new buildings are under construction, including more than $1.5 billion in new clinical and research facilities, and another $500 million in the development of residential and retail projects. A new MetroLink light rail commuter station will open in the Cortex area, further connecting Midtown to Downtown. Because occupancy rates in the urban core are strong, multiple residential and mixeduse projects were announced in the past 12 months. Nearly 1,500 units are expected to be available in the next few years. Of those, 1,250 units are estimated to be added by just four large redevelopment projects. Large public projects such as CityArchRiver, the Kiener Plaza redevelopment next to the Old Courthouse, and Soldiers Memorial renovation, are expected to further boost demand for downtown living. Developers continue to develop more properties as demand increases. With the redevelopment of three marquis projects, Downtown West has more than $210 million in current and planned construction projects. This includes more than 450 new residential units and nearly 200 new hotel rooms. In addition, the regeneration occurring along Washington Avenue is making the city a prime location for multiple generations to live. St. Louis neighborhoods & similar Seattle neighborhoods of note SEATTLE ST. LOUIS West Seattle Alton, IL Lynnwood, Renton Ballwin, Ellisville Auburn Belleville, Edwardsville, IL  South Park, Beacon Hill, Columbia City Benton Park Magnolia, Columbia City, Lower & Upper Queen Anne, Madison Park, Wallingford Central West End Ballard Cherokee Street West Auburn, Renton, Shoreline, Redmond Chesterfield Queenland, Mercer Island, Medina, Bellevue Clayton Bothell, Kirkland Creve Coeur, Olivette Woodinville Defiance, Hermann, Cottleville, St. Genevieve South Lake Union [Amazon Headquarters] Downtown West, Cortex District, Midtown Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square, Sodo, George Town Downtown, Laclede’s Landing, Washington Avenue Belltown, George Town Grand Center, Midtown Bellevue, Edmunds Kirkwood, Des Peres Mercer Island, Medina, Lake Washington Ladue, Frontenac, Huntleigh, Town & Country, St. Albans Bellevue, Columbia City, Lower Queen Anne, Magnolia, Redmond, West Seattle Lafayette Square Magnolia Lindenwood Park, St. Louis Hills Ballard, Fremont, Columbia City Maplewood Federal Way Maryland Heights Seward Park, Tacoma North St. Louis County, The Ville Redmond, Renton, Auburn O’Fallon Pioneer Square South Broadway, Lemp, Dutchtown, Cherokee West, Carondolet, South City International District, Belltown, Rainier Valley South Grand, Tower Grove South Soquamie, Issaquah St. Charles, St. Peters Belltown, Ballard, Capitol Hill, George Town The Grove, Midtown International District The Hill Wallingford The Loop Bonney Lake, Magnolia Webster Groves Bellingham Weldon Springs, Earth City Yelm Wildwood This table is a list of distinct neighborhoods available throughout the St. Louis region, as well as comparable neighborhoods in Seattle. The list uses downtown as the epicenter. Downtown St. Louis The downtown area has experienced an influx of young creative professionals due to the region’s density of college graduates and great quality of life amenities. In fact, St. Louis was ranked 14th in the “Top U.S. Metro Areas for College Students” by the American Institute for Economic Research in 2015. With more than $5 billion being spent on development projects in the last decade, downtown blurs the line between work and play, thanks to the colocation of major corporations, small businesses, residential lofts, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and nightspots. Ballpark Village, CityArchRiver, and the National Blues Museum are the most recent additions. ■ Population: 18,815 ■ Average Home Price: $118,600 ■ Washington Avenue nightlife ■ Ballpark Village ■ Four Seasons hotel ■ City Museum ■ Busch Stadium ■ Scottrade Center Similar neighborhoods of note: South Lake Union Lafayette Square This historic enclave centers around its collection of “painted ladies,” a set of stately Victorian homes that surround beautiful Lafayette Park. The 30-acre oasis of greenery within the urban landscape serves as an idyllic setting for residents and visitors to gather round the bandstand for free summertime concerts, and a place where dog-walkers greet one another’s charges by name. Along the perimeter, renovated lofts and condos are sprinkled in amongst the one-of-akind restaurants, bars, specialty shops, and bed-and-breakfasts. ■ Population: 9,340 ■ Average Home Price: $243,200 Similar neighborhoods of note: Bellevue, Columbia City, Lower Queen Anne, Magnolia, Redmond, West Seattle RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    219 Soulard The city’s oldest neighborhood, its historic streets are lined with red brick townhomes that house live music clubs and eclectic restaurants. Located just five minutes south of the Arch, the lively neighborhood was named for Antoine Soulard, a Frenchman who surveyed colonial St. Louis for the King of Spain. Today, structures built by early brewery workers, including the Lemp Mansion, have become restaurants, many of them with elaborate courtyards. The neighborhood celebrates its French heritage with one of the largest Mardi Gras fetes in the country. Revelers also flock to the neighborhood for Oktoberfest and St. Patrick’s Day. Soulard Farmers Market, operating since 1779, is the neighborhood’s centerpiece. ■ Population: 3,440 ■ Average Home Price: $232,100 Similar neighborhoods of note: Pioneer Square Cherokee Street Pop-up beach bars and dumpster pool parties belie the undercurrent of vibrant energy that is Cherokee Street. Far from the ubiquitous confines of a suburban refuge, Cherokee street — a seven-mile drive from downtown St. Louis — reflects the infusion of family-owned businesses and creative people who fully embrace the beatnik vibe that emanates. In fact, they’ve created it. Cherokee Street has the largest concentration of Latino owned and operated bakeries, restaurants, shops and groceries in St. Louis — all located within steps of one another. ■ Population: 4,404 ■ Average Home Price: $92,000 Similar neighborhoods of note: Ballard 220    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Central West End Located just west of downtown, the pedestrianfriendly Central West End is nestled between Forest Park and the Saint Louis University campus. Nearby are the Washington University School of Medicine, the BJC Healthcare campus, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and the Cortex Innovation Community, a national leader in tech startups. The CWE business district stretches just under a mile on Euclid and provides the perfect setup for walking its entire length. The district is home to more than 75 restaurants, bars, businesses, five art galleries, and stunning historic homes that date back to the 1904 World’s Fair in Forest Park. The area was named one of America’s Top 10 Great Neighborhoods by the American Planning Association in 2014. ■ Population: 15,565 ■ Average Home Price: $326,250 Similar neighborhoods of note: Magnolia, Columbia City, Lower & Upper Queen Anne, Madison Park, Wallingford Tower Grove East This mixed neighborhood allows for many housing opportunities and renovations. Many of the city’s towering estates are tucked into this quiet, tight-knit community. Owning a piece of history is a reality here, as many homes were built in the 19th century. Coffee shops, holein-the wall bars, and many other businesses remain tucked away amongst residential blocks, providing a very close community vibe. ■ Population: 6,682 ■ Average Home Price: $134,820 Similar neighborhoods of note: International District, Belltown, Rainier Valley Tower Grove South Plenty of St. Louis’ favorite international foods and grocery options, bars, and businesses are located here. Tower Grove Park is also where you’ll go for team sports like softball and ultimate Frisbee. A great place for families and young professionals. The American Planning Association designated South Grand Boulevard as one of five “great streets” and 15 “great places” in America 2017. ■ Population: 12,918 ■ Average Home Price: $132,275 Similar neighborhoods of note: International District, Belltown, Rainier Valley Midtown St. Louis (Grand Center) / Downtown West This ever-growing community sits in the center of St. Louis University, allowing for great access to diverse food, shops, and entertainment. Here, the old Moolah Shrine houses a couchcentric movie theater, and a popular nightclub disguises itself as “The Library.” Much of the development in this area is also highly influenced by the large tech companies and medical facilities moving in, creating demand for expansive lofts and townhomes. Centrally located, this area has great access to downtown and major highways. ■ Population: 5,652 ■ Average Home Price: $157,500 Similar neighborhoods of note: South Lake Union, Belltown, George Town The Grove The Grove is a relatively young neighborhood with many LGBT-friendly bars and restaurants. The area hosts many festivals throughout the year, and is also home to the expansive Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. ■ Population: 2,918 ■ Average Home Price: $156,000 Similar neighborhoods of note: Belltown, Ballard, Capitol Hill, George Town Carondelet Founded 250 years ago on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, and just a five-minute drive from downtown on the south side, residents can experience the offbeat — everything from the annual Garlic Festival and Tomato Festival, to the River Des Peres Yacht Club Deli and the Kitchen Incubator and Carondelet Bakery for baking entrepreneurs. Concerts on the bluffs are held throughout the summer. In a tribute to its French heritage, the city also hosts the annual Bastille Day Pub Crawl. ■ Population: 8,661 ■ Average Home Price: N/A Similar neighborhoods of note: Pioneer Square RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    221 The Ville Delmar Loop During the 1920s, The Ville was home to an elite community that included black professionals, businessmen, entertainers, and Annie Malone, one of the country’s first African-American millionaires. One of St. Louis’ most historically significant neighborhoods, The Ville was home to Sumner High School, the first school west of the Mississippi River to provide secondary education for African-Americans. Some of the school’s best known alumni are Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Chuck Berry, opera diva Grace Bumbry, and tennis great Arthur Ashe. During the 1920s and ‘30s, the neighborhood thrived, as more and more African-American institutions were established, including Harriet Beecher Stowe College and Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Today, the soaring Ville Monument pays tribute to the neighborhood’s achievements and its famous sons and daughters. ■ Population: 2,325 ■ Average Home Price: $60,200 Similar neighborhoods of note: Seward Park, Tacoma Its proximity to Washington University contributes a fresh, contemporary vibe on its main conduit — Delmar Boulevard, a hip main drag lined with numerous international and American restaurants, a concert hall, coffee shops and vintage clothing outlets. Fine and funky is the motif. Nicknamed “The Loop” after an old streetcar turnaround, the neighborhood is on the cusp of introducing a 2.2-mile fixed route electric trolley that will originate in the entertainment district and take riders to the St. Louis History Museum in Forest Park. ■ Population: 35,371 ■ Average Home Price: $176,000 Similar neighborhoods of note: Wallingford The Hill The Hill’s roots are interspersed with the history of St. Louis, generating two of the region’s proudest exports — world-class athletes and Italian cuisine. Baseball’s Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola grew up here, and today the neighborhood maintains a traditional collection of authentic Italian bakeries, grocery stores, restaurants, and mom-and-pop trattorias. Everything is colorful on The Hill — even the fire hydrants are painted red, white, and green. Twenty-first century additions include coffee houses, studios, retail, and small businesses that create additional energy in the cozy enclave. Its epicenter is an intersection that sums it up perfectly: St. Ambose Catholic Church on one corner, an Italian bakery/restaurant on another, an import shop across the street, and a neighborhood tavern/bocce garden on the fourth corner. ■ Population: 2,443 ■ Average Home Price: $133,983 Similar neighborhoods of note: International District 222    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Clayton Sophisticated Clayton is home to St. Louis County government and a collection of boutiques, galleries, hotels, and restaurants known throughout the region. You’ll find places to eat, drink, shop and stay at every corner in the bustling district. The Saint Louis Art Fair, rated as one of the top art fairs in the nation, attracts more than 150,000 people to Clayton’s streets each September. Other special events include the Taste of Clayton food festival, Gallery Night receptions in the area’s art galleries, a seasonal farmers market, and Parties in the Park cocktail gatherings each spring and summer. ■ Population: 15,884 ■ Average home Price: $600,912 Similar neighborhoods of note: Queenland, Mercer Island, Medina, Bellevue and festive special events. Maplewood also offers the vintage Saratoga Lanes — the oldest bowling alley west of the Mississippi River — tours of the local brewpub Schlafly Bottleworks that explain the history of beer in St. Louis, and the must-see Route 66 sidewalk plaques. Maplewood was recently named the firstever Green Dining District, with its restaurants committed to sustainable green business practices. Annual events include a Sweet Tooth Tour, the Coffee Crawl, and the Let Them Eat Art event every summer. ■ Population: 7,945 ■ Average Home Price: $199,597 Similar neighborhoods of note: Ballard, Fremont, Columbia City Kirkwood Webster Groves Webster Groves, a leafy enclave filled with century-old homes and a mix of architectural styles, might be described as “sleepy” if it weren’t for its continual calendar of cultural offerings, cozy restaurants, and boutiques offering atypical fashions and accessories. More than 300 of the community’s homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Webster is the world headquarters for Webster University and the Loretto-Hilton Theatre — where productions by the acclaimed Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and the internationally known Opera Theatre of Saint Louis are staged each year. Webster Groves’ tree-lined streets and abundance of single-family homes have continued to attract people to the area as a great place to live. The geographic and economic diversity of Webster Groves is evident in its variety of neighborhoods. The Kirkwood High School Pioneers and Webster Groves Statesmen have the longestrunning high school football Thanksgiving Day rivalry west of the Mississippi (110 years) and alternate as hosts of the annual game. ■ Population: 23,084 ■ Average Home Price: $241,100 Similar neighborhoods of note: Bonney Lake, Magnolia Maplewood This charming neighborhood on the outskirts of the city has emerged as one of St. Louis’ newest destinations for boutique shopping, one-of-akind eateries, unique entertainment venues, Bowing to its one-time moniker as the “queen of the suburbs,” Kirkwood continues to exude a royal attitude that’s evolved into good old-fashioned, small-town charm. Families flock here to take advantage of schools, an abundance of churches, and a neighborly existence, while visitors and residents take advantage of the assorted shopping, dining, and family-friendly entertainment options. Kirkwood is home to the Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, and the Stages St. Louis theatre company, which performs May through October. ■ Population: 27,750 ■ Average Home Price: $358,393 Similar neighborhoods of note: Bellevue, Edmunds North St. Louis County With 22 communities in North St. Louis County, there are attractions to match every interest. Historic homes, ranging from simple log cabins to elaborate mansions from St. Louis’ earliest days, are open to the public. Space fans can visit the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room at Boeing to learn about the famous aerospace company or reserve a seat on a public “mission” to the moon or Mars at the Challenger Learning Center. Hikers and bikers take to the trails at the Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park or the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is where pedestrians and cyclists can travel the trail of Old Route 66 across the Mississippi. Similar neighborhoods of note: Seward Park, Tacoma RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    223 Maryland Heights / Westport While only a few generations ago this was all farmland, the development of Westport Plaza and influx of corporate headquarters has made this area a bustling community. Architecture ranges from larger apartment complexes, to new builds, to small single-family homes that remain affordable for the growing area. ■ Population: 27,472 ■ Average Home Price: $152,300 Similar neighborhoods of note: Federal Way Chesterfield  Ferguson This small, diverse neighborhood plays host to many successful businesses, coveted historic architecture, and is conveniently located near numerous corporate headquarters. Downtown Ferguson has strong historical roots and has remained small and tight-knit with great support within the community. ■ Population: 21,086 ■ Average Home Price: $64,948 Florissant One of the oldest settlements in St. Louis, this upwardly mobile community remains a great place to raise a family in St. Louis. There are lots of diners, dives, and local shops that still reflect the area’s old charm. ■ Population: 52,268 ■ Average Home Price: $80,245 Cottleville As one of the oldest cities in St. Charles County, Cottleville has been working to preserve and enhance its historic downtown district, which is home to shops, businesses, restaurants, pubs, and 125 acres of parks. ■ Population: 3,877 ■ Average Home Price: $320,900 Similar neighborhoods of note: Woodinville Dardenne Prairie St. Ann Located close to the airport, St. Ann is a community of nearly 14,000 residents located in northwest St. Louis County, near St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The city has one of the most expansive parks systems in the area. This small community, while mostly residential, has many businesses that have been pillars of the community for years. ■ Population: 14,000 ■ Average Home Price: $93,100 224    HUSTLE Chesterfield is a premier residential, business, retail, and transportation center. It also tends to be a relocation hub for athletes when they move here. Overall, Chesterfield is a peaceful enclave with a variety of public parks, pathways, and stables, and is home to Faust Park, which boasts a historic village, playground, walking trails, a carousel, and The Butterfly House. The architecture primarily consists of new build homes and larger estates. ■ Population: 47,864 ■ Average Home Price: $360,600 Similar neighborhoods of note: Auburn, Renton, Shoreline, Redmond ST. LOUIS Newer, planned community in St. Charles County, centered around Mastercard Global Technology and Operations Center. ■ Population: 13,329 ■ Average Home Price: $308,800 Similar neighborhoods of note: Woodinville St. Charles O’Fallon, MO / WingHaven St. Charles is a sprawling town west of St. Louis on the Missouri River, boasting tons of history, antiques, and great dining options. Downtown along the river is a great spot to walk, bike, or even enjoy a carriage ride. Many planned communities have popped up in St. Charles, creating plenty of opportunities for families looking to buy new or build. Being a bit farther away from the city, the area maintains a quieter, riverside-town feel. Southern Magazine touts New Town St. Charles as one of the most successful large-scale New Urbanistcommunities built on the edge of suburbia. The unexpected design of the neighborhood ties together the squares, shops, and homes to the lakes and canals. ■ Population: 385,590 ■ Average Home Price: $180,110 Similar neighborhoods of note: Woodinville Family-oriented and friendly planned community woven within several corporate headquarters and campuses. The city was ranked 7th on the national 2016 Best Cities for Young Families list. ■ Population: 84,009 ■ Average Home Price: $232,200 Similar neighborhoods of note: Woodinville St. Peters As a subset of St. Charles County, St. Peters offers many newer suburban homes, as well as more rural homes with land opportunity. This tight-knit community provides many great parks and outdoor activities for families. Shopping centers and numerous chain and local restaurants are scattered throughout this expansive town. ■ Population: 56,076 ■ Average Home Price: $189,700 Similar neighborhoods of note: Woodinville Weldon Spring This suburb is home to many great golf courses, the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, and upscale subdivisions. The community took its name from a spring of the same name near the original town site. A post office called Weldon Spring was in operation from 1875-1957. ■ Population: 5,496 ■ Average Home Price: $314,100 Similar neighborhoods of note: Woodinville Wentzville Augusta A quaint village 35 miles west of St. Louis, is home to bed and breakfasts, boutique shops, and the many wineries that make Missouri an excellent destination for wine lovers — especially port. Visitors can enjoy a picnic lunch, live music and great views at the many wineries in the region. Notably, Augusta was the first federally designated viticulture (wine) area in the United States — even before Sonoma Valley. Similar neighborhoods of note: Bellevue, Bellingham, Issaquah, Shoreline, Tacoma, Woodinville This vast neighborhood has a very small town country feel with a suburban flair. Many new developments and homes have popped up over the years, creating a multitude of new communities and neighborhood pockets. With a large range of housing prices and styles, Wentzville has a lot to offer families looking to live outside the city. ■ Population: 39,591 ■ Average Home Price: $227,081 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    225 Illinois Neighborhoods Alton Alton’s location along the Mississippi River boasts beautiful views, excellent hiking and biking opportunities, idyllic riverside eateries, and a rich history. This charming town makes for a great weekend getaway or a quaint place to live. ■ Population: 27,003 ■ Average Home Price: $115,459 Similar neighborhoods of note: West Seattle Belleville Belleville, which means “beautiful city” in French, is a tight-knit community in St. Clair County The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. It is the most populated city in the Metro-East region of the St. Louis metro area. Due to its proximity to Scott Air Force Base, the population receives a boost from military and federal civilian personnel, defense contractors and military retirees. Belleville hosts Art in the Square each year, which draws thousands of art enthusiasts, and has been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation for the past nine years by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair Source Book. Beast Craft BBQ, Eckert’s Country Store and Farms, and The Weingarten are all popular places to check out in the greater area. ■ Population: 42,034 ■ Average Home Price: $114,006 Similar neighborhoods of note: Auburn Collinsville This booming small town offers a combination of community and culture. Close to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the area has a rich DIY music scene that appeals to young artists. A mix of small country homes and new homes offer architectural variety in this suburban town. Collinsville is home of the Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower (the world’s largest ketchup bottle) and is the world’s horseradish capital. It is home to the Fairmount Park Racetrack and Cahokia Mounds, the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico. ■ Population: 24,754 ■ Average Home Price: $142,440 Similar neighborhoods of note: Auburn, Olympia, Washington 226    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Edwardsville This diverse college town is known for its friendly neighbors and slightly secluded location. An adorable downtown and diverse housing options make it one of the most coveted communities in the Metro East. It’s the third-oldest city in Illinois and is host to numerous trails and parks for nature lovers. A 2010 issue of Family Circle named Edwardsville third of their top 10 Best Towns for Families. ■ Population: 24,992 ■ Average Home Price: $230,645 Similar neighborhoods of note: Auburn, Olympia, Washington O’Fallon Along I-64, near Scott Air Force Base, is the fastest-growing community in the Metro East. O’Fallon is affordable, quiet, and scenic. While there are many locals, the constant development of the base has brought lots of economic and real estate growth. O’Fallon is the major retail center in the Metro East. ■ Population: 29,002 ■ Average Home Price: $209,432 TESTIMONIALS from Corporate Leaders in St. Louis Enterprise Holdings operates three brands; our business was “started by my father 60 years ago, here in St. Louis, with $25,000 of borrowed money with one employee and several vehicles. Today, we are in 90 countries; we are a $22 billion revenue business with 100,000 employees. Our headquarters is here in St. Louis and we couldn’t be more pleased to be here for a whole lot of reasons, including the region’s work ethic, our city of neighborhoods, and the livability — St. Louis is a terrific place to live and my employees believe that too. St. Louis is a great walkable and bikeable city, but I can’t emphasize enough how much better the cost of living is here than anywhere else. It’s a much lower cost to do business in St. Louis. ” – Andy Taylor Executive Chairman Enterprise Holdings Inc. 100,000 employees RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    227 of the reasons we decided that St. Louis was a perfect place “forOne our headquarters is its location in the Midwest. The resources in the Midwest are extraordinary, to say the least. The foundational pieces, which I think are just vital, include core values, a strong work ethic, loyalty, trustworthiness, and integrity. The core values of the workforce align with what World Wide is today, and are what make St. Louis so powerful as a community. In addition to that, I think the educational system that we have here, whether public or private, is second to none. What I would say to someone that is considering St. Louis as a place to do business, or to move their headquarters, is to look at the educational system. Look at the set of core values. If they align with their needs, they are going to be impressed by St. Louis. ” – David Steward Chairman and Founder World Wide Technology 5,000 employees 228    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS When I moved to St. Louis from San Diego to join BJC in 2009, we “were 12 hospitals with 23,000 employees. Today we’re 15 hospitals with 31,000 employees. We’ve always had the local political support of our elected officials, as well as our local communities, because we serve and employ so many people throughout the region and state. BJC is the largest employer in St. Louis, so we’ve been welcomed and provided the support to build and expand our campus because ultimately, at the end of the day, we improve the health of our communities, physically and fiscally, so we’re embraced and we’re welcomed. ” – Richard Liekweg President and CEO-Elect BJC Healthcare 31,000 employees half a dozen companies, and I started most “ofI’vemyco-founded companies in St. Louis. Square started in San Francisco, but then opened an office in St. Louis, which is now our fastestgrowing office worldwide. Square’s St. Louis office opened here about three years ago, and the talent pool is just amazing in St. Louis. As a result, we’ve doubled down on my hometown. ” – Jim McKelvey Co-Founder of Square Co-Founder of LaunchCode RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    229 I’m a proud St. Louisan. I was born and raised here. “I went to high school, college, and started my career here. I had opportunities to go elsewhere, but I chose to stay here because St. Louis has so much to offer, and it’s given me more opportunities than I could ever have imagined. Ameren has been a part of St. Louis for over 100 years. We’re the largest energy provider in the region; we serve over two and a half million electric customers, and nearly one million natural gas customers. When Amazon comes to St. Louis, they’re going to have a utility partner, an energy provider, that’s going to put them number one, and we’re going to find sustainable energy solutions for them, which I know is so important to their team. In fact, we just announced that we have made a commitment to reduce our carbon emissions by 80% below 2005 levels by 2050. We know that’s important to our customers, our environment, and to our country. As Amazon evaluates the proposals for its HQ2, I want them to know that St. Louis has played a huge role in the success of Ameren because of the talent. No organization is going to be successful without talent, and St. Louis provides incredible talent from the universities, the technical training schools, and, frankly, from the business community. People that come to St. Louis stay here. So we have this incredible ecosystem of talent that comes not just from the university system, but also from our innovative startup ecosystem. We’re able to grab that talent, which makes a huge difference for us. ” – Warner Baxter Chairman, President and CEO Ameren Corporation 8,600 employees 230    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS . ??um-Ii DAY ONE COMMUNITY S TA R T S H E R E won both 500 Startups and Alchemist Accelerator in “theTallyfy Bay Area, but we’re in St. Louis because of the untapped, loyal tech talent for a startup like ours. The cost of talent in the Bay area is many times greater. Our entire product runs on AWS services. We can’t scale without it. We’re also building integrations into Amazon products like WorkDocs and WorkMail. If Amazon came here, many startups like ours would be able to partner more deeply with Amazon — enabling a win-win for St. Louis-based entrepreneurs and Amazon. St. Louis is serious about tech — consider these three points: 1. We came from London to be in St. Louis. Then, we left temporarily for Silicon Valley but came right back to St. Louis because of the community and cost of living. There was even a story about it in the WSJ. 2. St. Louis provided us with a $50K Arch Grant (equityfree), relocation assistance, and some of the strongest connections and networking opportunities anywhere. 3. The Missouri Technology Corporation has invested $530K into Tallyfy. St. Louis and Missouri are proving to be a hotbed of innovation. ” – Pravina Pindoria and Amit Kothari Co-founders of Tallyfy RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    231 Why is St. Louis the right location for Amazon’s HQ2 now and into the future?   The St. Louis region has the blueprint to meet Amazon’s needs now and later. We know this because there are certain unchanging aspects of St. Louis that Amazon will always need — namely, our work ethic and our research.   232    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS This RFP has probably earned more attention than any RFP ever issued — for good reason. It is about more than jobs and construction. It’s about finding the right fit for what Amazon has ambition to do now and, most importantly, into the future.    St. Louis is an emerging market. As a result, St. Louis has tremendous untapped potential that is available to benefit Amazon. For all these reasons, St. Louis is prepared to provide Amazon with what it needs — and more — to build a successful HQ2 on Day One. Thinking Big and Being Inventive is Here Several of St. Louis’ industry clusters of strength tie in with Amazon Web Services (AWS) industry sectors: healthcare, biosciences, financial services, energy, logistics, and agriculture. Amazon could be the fuel that turbocharges time-to-market for innovations in Alzheimer’s research, genomics, immunizations, and global food. The following St. Louis-based accelerators, innovation centers, and incubators offer Amazon space to collaborate with tech professionals and cultivate recurring talent. Additionally, production of the new $1.75 billion National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Western headquarters in North St. Louis, would serve as an ideal case study for AWS Government solutions, and an opportunity to increase Amazon’s influence in government modernization initiatives. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Amazon’s collaborations could start with any or all of St. Louis’ three Innovation Districts — CORTEX, T-REX, and 39N — where the “anchor plus” model creates a rich base of relevant firms and an inventive environment that attracts dynamic talent from local universities as well as from around the world. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Center for Emerging Technologies: IT, bioscience, consumer goods, & manufacturing Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: plant sciences Helix Center: plant sciences MEDLaunch: biomedical SixThirty FinTech: financial services SixThirty CYBER: cybersecurity Capital Innovators: corporate innovation, energy, & education Ameren Energy Accelerator: sustainable energy Stadia Ventures: sports business BioGenerator: biomedical & AgTech Yield Lab: AgTech OPO Startups: Old Post Office in St. Charles: co-working Tech Artista: co-working Nebula: co-working DK Annex: co-working Industrious: co-working RISE: co-working Covo: co-working CIC: co-working CIC@CET: co-working Claim Academy: co-working St. Louis Venture Works: incubator Small Business Incubator Program at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale: housed within the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in the SIU Research Park, adjacent to the main campus at SIUC. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    233 Being Innovative in Healthcare is Here St. Louis hosts premier research universities, medical centers, and life sciences companies. As a result, scientists in St. Louis are constructing blueprints for healthcare advancements with the potential for global impact. Amazon’s culture of curiosity, big thinking, and relentlessly high standards would fast-track discoveries and innovations in St. Louis, which could save countless lives and improve the health of millions of people now, and for generations to come.    Amazon would benefit from having a headquarters in St. Louis because of the sheer volume and scope of service clusters in genomics, biotech pharma, healthcare and insurers.   Genomics In the 1990s, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiated partnerships with four research centers to sequence the human genome. Washington University in St. Louis was one of the four research institutions, and today is a world leader in genomics as a result. The McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) at Washington University is a world leader in the fast-paced, constantly changing field of genomics. This innovative institution is pushing the limits of academic research by creating, testing, and implementing new approaches to the study of biology with the goal of understanding human health and disease, as well as the evolution and biology of other organisms.   As one of only three NIH-funded, large-scale sequencing centers in the United States, MGI is helping to lead the way in high-speed, comprehensive genomics. Since its inception in 1993, the institute has played a vital role in the field of genome sequencing, receiving over $800 million in funding. MGI began as a key player in the Human Genome Project — an international effort to decode all six billion letters of our genetic blueprint — ultimately contributing 25 percent of the finished sequence. Biotech Pharma 234    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is an international leader in science and biomedical research. It is consistently in the top four National Institutes of Health, funding recipients with research and development expenditures annually, totaling more than $600 million. Ranked No. 7 in research by U.S. News & World Report, WUSM has several additional programs with top 10 rankings and has been an international trailblazer in Alzheimer’s disease, genomics, personalized medicine, neuroscience, immunotherapy, and immunology. BioGenerator is a privately funded, not-forprofit organization associated with Washington University, which was created to help build successful, sustainable St. Louis-based biotech companies. In 2010, BioGenerator was awarded one of six $1 million grants nationally by the U.S. Department of Commerce for its innovative approach to transforming university discoveries into new companies. The BioGenerator assists emerging companies in a variety of ways, including seed money to-date of more than $5 million in over 40 companies, accelerator labs to establish laboratory operations and initiate proof-of-concept studies, and a preseed Spark Fund for early business and technology ideas that are not mature enough to qualify for seed funding. The Center for Emerging Technologies (CET), a nationally recognized bioscience incubator, assists companies with office and laboratory space, direct services, and connection to resources to develop their technology, grow their business, and obtain funding from angel and venture capital, federal grants, corporate contracts, and other sources. Most of CET’s 45 companies are in medical technologies: therapeutics, diagnostics, instruments, and devices, and have been developing nextgeneration technologies to address unmet needs regarding cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, ophthalmology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Co-location with nonmedical technologies has resulted in a cross-fertilization of biosciences with engineering, nanomaterial, and IT expertise. Cortex is a 240-acre urban bioscience district founded in 2002 by Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri – St. Louis, BJC HealthCare, and the Missouri Botanical Garden, which collectively conduct more than $600 million of bioscience research annually. To date, 340,000 square feet of lab and office has been developed, and more than $110 million has been invested in the district.   Mercy Healthcare Providers/Insurers Mercy includes 44 acute care and specialty hospitals (heart, children’s, orthopedic, and rehab), more than 700 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 40,000 co-workers, and more than 2,000 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Mercy also has outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Mercy operations across the greater St. Louis area include five hospitals with more than 1,800 inpatient beds, a workforce of approximately 13,500, including 650 Mercy Clinic physicians, and headquarters for the Mercy health system and major divisions, including supply chain and information technology. There are multiple healthcare providers in St. Louis that could be potential collaborators or partners with Amazon. Four of the largest include BJC, Mercy, SSM, and Ascension. Barnes Jewish HealthCare (BJC)  BJC is one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States, and is focused on delivering services to residents in the greater St. Louis, Southwestern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. With net revenues of $4.8 billion, and 31,000 team members, BJC serves the healthcare needs of all types of communities, and includes 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. BJC is the largest provider of unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri, providing more than $285 million in unreimbursed care annually. Additionally, BJC provides community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional healthcare safety net services, medical and nursing education, health literacy, community outreach and regional economic development. For 20 consecutive years, BJC and its physician partners at WUSM have been listed among the nation’s elite medical centers in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Honor Roll ranking. BJC was ranked nationally in all 12 datadriven specialties and received the highest rating possible — High Performing — in all nine categories of the U.S. News & World Report Ratings for Procedures and Conditions. In pediatric rankings, BJC’s St. Louis Children’s Hospital was rated among the Best Children’s Hospitals in the country in all 10 ranked pediatric specialties. Mercy was named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2017 and 2016 by Truven Health Analytics; an IBM Watson Health company, and the only independent study of its kind to use rigorous analysis of patient care for more than 300 health systems and nearly 3,000 hospitals. (The designation puts Mercy on par with Mayo Clinic and Scripps Health, who were also in the top five.) Mercy’s supply chain, ROi, is one of the world’s top healthcare supply chain operations. ROi has been named to the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 List for eight consecutive years; the only healthcare provider in the world to make it in the Top 10 for all eight years. (Gartner is an independent firm that ranks supply chains across the world, including companies like Apple, Dell, Walmart, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johnson & Johnson, etc.). Mercy was named a 2016 “Most Wired” healthcare organization by the American Hospital Association — the 13th time since 1999 — and among only a dozen health systems to be designated as advanced for using data to improve chronic disease management services, and also to enhance treatment protocols for improved care. In addition, Mercy was named an “Elite 100” finalist by InformationWeek for its information technology, alongside top business technology innovators such as Coca-Cola, FedEx, and Boeing. Mercy’s comprehensive build-out of its EHR has been recognized by Epic — the Wisconsin-based software developer — as one of only three health systems to be awarded the Epic Gold Stars achievement. Mercy was the first in the nation to earn Epic’s accreditation to extend EHR services to other organizations, and is Epic’s only client to achieve both awards. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    235 Ascension Ascension, the largest nonprofit healthcare system in the United States and the world’s largest Catholic healthcare system, is based in St. Louis. Ascension is composed of two divisions. One of which, the Healthcare division, includes Ascension Medical Group and Ascension Living, based in St. Louis. Several of Ascension’s Solutions Division subsidiaries also are based in St. Louis, including Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Care Management, Information Services, Risk Management, Physician Practice Management, The Resource Group, Ascension Holdings, Ascension Global Mission, Ascension Ventures (venture capital investing), Ascension Investment Management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization. At the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2017, Ascension provided more than $1.8 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. With total assets of $34.3 billion, Ascension achieved total operating revenue of $22.6 billion. Ascension operates hospitals with 22,534 total beds and last year welcomed more than 84,000 newborns to the world. The integrated national health system includes approximately 150,000 associates and 36,000 aligned providers. Ascension’s Healthcare Division operates 2,500 sites of care — including 141 hospitals and more than 30 senior living facilities — in 22 states and the District of Columbia. 236    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Rooted in its mission of serving all persons, Ascension has a vision to lead the transformation of healthcare, both in the U.S. and internationally. Since 2001, Ascension has operated its own venture capital subsidiary focused on healthcare innovation, now with four funds and more than $800 million in assets under management. Ascension Ventures provides financial and strategic returns, including key insights into emerging technologies, products, and services. Also in St. Louis, Ascension’s Innovations Accelerator Team and New Virtual Market Development and Incubations group nurture innovative solutions, such as virtual care, with the potential to accelerate the transformation of healthcare. SSM SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system with care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. SSM Health includes 20 hospitals, 63 outpatient care sites, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, two nursing homes, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a technology company, and two Accountable Care Organizations. With more than 9,500 medical staff and more than 35,000 employees in four states, SSM Health is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. An early adopter of the electronic health record (EHR), SSM Health is a national leader for the depth of its EHR integration. The health system is also internationally recognized for its commitment to quality and continuous improvement, as evidenced by the fact SSM Health was the first healthcare organization in the country to win the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, named among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report, works with pediatric specialists from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. It is home to a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — the highest level of designation — and its doctors, nurses, and specialists provide the highest level of care for the most complex diagnoses. St. Louis Fetal Care Institute, a program of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, is one of just a few healthcare organizations in mid-America to offer life-saving fetal interventions. Physicians at the Fetal Care Institute can perform surgery on babies still in the womb to correct congenital conditions that would have resulted in severe birth defects or even death a decade ago. Research on Aging and Alzheimer’s As Amazon continues to evolve to meet the needs of customers, there is an opportunity for Amazon to leverage research in St. Louis to explore how to reach a population of over 50 million seniors in the U.S. This is the first time in the history of the U.S. where we will see over 50 million people aged 65 and older. Americans are experiencing a longer life expectancy, and quality of life is paramount for this portion of our population. As a result, Amazon may be interested in the research on aging at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSM).   WUSM is broadly acknowledged as the global leader in research on Alzheimer’s disease and on the microbiome. To capitalize on these unique programs, WUSM is planning groundbreaking initiatives in personalized medicine, aging, and development of pre-biotics, which are foods designed to promote health and target specific diseases by personalized effects on the microbiome. Initiatives include the study of the relationship between Alzheimer’s and the aging process; related drug therapy trials to slow aging will start in the next five to seven years. Cancer Research Cancer research is another vertical of research excellence in St. Louis. The potential of a cancer vaccine captures the imagination of doctors and patients alike because of the potential for transformational impact. Cancer research is at the intersection of urgent need and lasting impact, and The Siteman Cancer Center at BJC and WUSM is ranked among the top cancer treatment centers by U.S. News & World Report. Siteman is also one of only a few cancer centers to receive the highest rating — “exceptional” — from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).   Because of its regional market dominance in cancer care and specialty medicine, the partnership between WUSM and BJC is unique among academic medical centers in the Midwest, and is comparable to Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Stanford, and the University of California – San Francisco. Long recognized for its world-class research in basic immunology, WUSM is also home to one of the leaders in the science of cancer vaccines, Dr. Robert D. Schreiber. As a result, people from all over the world travel to the Siteman Cancer Center of BJC/WUSM for unique clinical trials of cancer vaccines and immunotherapy.   Siteman is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Missouri, or within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis. Siteman offers a multidisciplinary team of more than 300 preeminent clinicians and medical researchers. In 2006, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers, added Siteman to its roster of 20 centers dedicated to improving the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practices.   Scientists and physicians affiliated with Siteman hold more than $145 million annually in basic and clinical oncology research grants. The results of basic laboratory research are rapidly incorporated into treatment advances, which are enhanced by patient access to 375 therapeutic clinical trials, including many collaborative efforts with other leading cancer centers throughout the country. In addition to treatment and research programs, Siteman pursues an active outreach program of cancer screening and education that involves tens of thousands of individuals annually throughout the St. Louis region.   RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    237 "l a. uql? 3.1.51.? .5 Virtual Healthcare and IT Innovative Partnerships Innovation in healthcare is unrelenting, and St. Louis is leading the way. Multiple organizations are coming together to encourage the development of next-generation technologies that can be commercialized. What follows is a partial summary of regional partnerships designed to inspire more innovation and commercialization in biotech, healthcare, and pharma. BJC and WUSM are set to launch the Health Systems Innovation Lab. This effort is focused on developing innovative ways to deliver care and improve an individual’s health. Crossdisciplinary in nature, the lab will bring together clinicians, patients, researchers, public health experts, and private industry to find solutions to problems that prevent patients from receiving optimal care. BJC has committed $20 million over the next 10 years to support the lab.   The Children’s Discovery Institute, a joint venture between St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) and WUSM, focuses research, diagnostic, and treatment resources on four pediatric diseases with genetic origins — congenital heart, lung and respiratory, cancer and musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Using a team-based research model, the institute enables SLCH to leverage the intellectual and physical resources of Washington University, including access to human genomics, to advance the health of children.   Saint Louis University School of Medicine is widely recognized for its expertise in immunology and bioterrorism, and is one of six sites designated by the National Institutes of Health for viral vaccine clinical trials. The school is focused on doubling its research budget to $100 million in the next five years, and establishing offices within the Cortex Innovation Community to work closely with startup lifesciences organizations on innovative healthcare solutions.    The University of Missouri – St. Louis houses a leading international center for tropical ecology, the Center for Nanoscience and the Medicinal Chemistry Group, which develops novel small-molecule therapies in a wide range of therapeutic areas, including a special emphasis in the area of orphan and neglected diseases. If Amazon is exploring telemedicine and the creation of health apps to better connect patients and doctors, St. Louis-based Mercy Virtual Care Center, the world’s first virtual healthcare center, could be of interest. Mercy’s telehealth center is cited as the secondbest medical breakthrough of 2016 by Prevention magazine. Mercy Virtual Health is taking medicine to patients where they are, offering even isolated rural communities world-class care, and harnessing technology to improve the human condition. Mercy’s virtual care program is a nationally recognized center for developing and delivering telehealth. Mercy was also among the first healthcare organizations in the U.S. to have a comprehensive, integrated electronic health record providing real-time, paperless access to patient information. Ascension is also heavily invested in the use of technology through its information technology subsidiary, Ascension Information Services, also based in St. Louis. It’s one of the largest healthcare IT service organizations in North America with an annual operating budget of more than $1 billion, and a capital budget in excess of $250 million. It ranks No. 33 on the Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT list among large corporations. Over the past 10 years, SSM Health has invested $7 billion in technology and infrastructure necessary to ensure communities have seamless access to world-class care, close to home. SSM was an early adopter of the electronic health record (EHR), and is a national leader for the depth of its EHR integration. SSM Health is regularly named as one of the nation’s Top Most Wired Hospitals by the American Hospital Association. Sling Health was founded in 2013 at Washington University in St. Louis, to bring together students, faculty, staff, and local entrepreneurs to tackle unmet needs in healthcare delivery and clinical medicine. With the guidance of a clinician mentor and technical advisors, teams of engineering, medical, business, and other students brainstorm and vet a panel of designs based on patient and physician needs, and on the intellectual property and regulatory environments. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    239 Sustainable Solutions to Feed the World are Here The global population is projected to hit nine billion by 2050, with food demand rising 70 percent over current consumption. Agricultural output isn’t rising fast enough to keep up with that kind of demand. Access to clean water is already difficult for 1.1 billion people worldwide — that number increases to 2.7 billion for at least one month per year. That leads to inadequate sanitation, which in turn leads to disease and death for two million people — most of whom are children — every year. By 2025, two-thirds of the global population may not have adequate access to potable water.1   Total world energy consumption is expected to increase 28 percent by 2040. As that demand increases, so does the demand for clean and renewable energy sources that reduce environmental impact. St. Louis is home to multiple energy companies including Ameren and Spire, both of which have a vested interest in renewable energy. As a result, clean-energy startups are taking root in St. Louis.    The opportunities are extraordinary. Together, we can bring St. Louis solutions to global problems including food production, access to safe water, and advancements in clean energy. That’s thinking big. St. Louis also offers talent at scale — more than 1,000 plant science PhDs — the largest concentration in the world. We’re already thinking big, but we can think bigger together.   St. Louis’ 39 North Innovation District is where the best minds in food, water, energy, and the environment converge, collide, and collaborate to solve the world’s biggest challenges and advance the human condition. 39 North is within 500 miles of 50 percent of all U.S. farm production value, 77 percent of U.S. corn acreage and 81 percent of soybean production. Named for the 39th parallel — the prime agricultural belt around the world — 39 North brings together the incredible assembly of bioscience organizations in one cohesive district. 1 United Nations June 2017. 240    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS A sampling of 39 North Innovation District partners include: ■ Monsanto: One of the world’s largest agricultural companies is developing tools to help growers protect natural resources, while providing nourishment to the world in the face of a changing climate and other environmental challenges. Monsanto spends more than $1.5 billion annually on research and development. ■ Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: The world’s largest independent plant science institute and one of the world’s premier research institutions, which employs 350 scientists from across the globe. Research is focused on enhancing plant nutrition, increasing agricultural production, reducing the use of chemicals, and developing biofuels. The Center recently received $11.9 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Monsanto Fund, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation for the Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa (VIRCA) project. It is also the lead on a $49 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts (NAABB), a nationwide collaboration of universities, companies and federal labs. As one of the most technologically advanced bioscience facilities in the world, the center’s research is conducted with the goal of finding global solutions to global problems. ■ Missouri Botanical Garden: One of the world’s top botanical research and conservation institutions. Its Tropicos database is the world’s largest database of plant information, and its Herbarium is one of the world’s outstanding research resources for plant specimens. The Garden is a world leader in systematics — the study of plants and their evolution. Every year, Garden researchers collect about 150,000 plant specimens from around the world and describe more than 200 new species. A Water-Rich Location MISSOURI REGION UPPER MISSISSIPPI OHIO REGION ST. LOUIS Average Dry Season Severity Extreme Drought Severe Drought Moderate Drought Watershed Boundary LOWER MISSISSIPPI Breadbasket of the U.S. 50 ILES = 1 DAY 0M DR I VE Acres of Total Cropland as Percent of Land Area in Acres: 2012 ST. LOUIS 50% – 90% 20% – 50% 0% – 20% RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    241 Transformational Opportunity for Social Impact is Here Amazon’s impact in St. Louis would be more than jobs and construction. It would be an epic shift in the right direction with an influx of new civic partners, volunteers, and philanthropists. St. Louis would benefit from the arrival of 50,000 Amazonians — and Amazon could have a massive impact as St. Louis emerges as a leader in the social reform movement that is taking shape across America. We are looking for new partners as we envision a future for St. Louis that is deliberately different. That requires different thought leadership at scale. We are also looking for a partner to join us in transformational development, and Amazon has that experience given its stimulus effect in the South Lake Union and Denny Triangle neighborhoods in Seattle. And we anticipate the lessons learned in Seattle with regard to gentrification could be applied in St. Louis to the mutual benefit of St. Louis and Amazon. For people outside St. Louis, our region is often defined by the civil unrest in Ferguson in 2014. That civil unrest may ultimately be the flashpoint that historians point to as a positive catalytic moment for the region. As a result, our region is “beta testing” solutions to advance social and economic mobility for all of St. Louis. This testing is how St. Louis is ultimately going to lead by example, and the magnitude of the potential disruption is palpable. In this environment, Amazon has a unique opportunity to accelerate our region’s path toward equity by putting people to work, by demanding more tech talent and by partnering with elected officials to design transit and housing infrastructure in St. Louis’ urban core. 2 3 4 What We’ve Learned So Far The Ferguson Commission’s “Forward Through Ferguson Report: A Path Toward Racial Equity” is an example of the thought leadership in St. Louis. The report was nationally lauded as a strong blueprint for how to develop calls to action to inspire change. Since the report was released in 2015, municipal court consolidations have streamlined operations, saved hundreds of thousands of dollars, and reduced the use of municipal courts as revenue generators.2 No Missouri school districts scored in the unaccredited range in the last annual evaluation period, and the two previously lowest-scoring districts made significant improvements in their scores.3 Infant mortality rates in the Normandy school district — made up of 24 communities in North St. Louis — are down 30 percent.4 That being said, there is tremendous opportunity to cultivate strong partnerships with corporate entities like Amazon, the public sector and the community as a whole. Implementation of the calls to action in the report requires unrelenting pressure on public and private entities to generate social impact in communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. New partnerships will inform new policies that will shape our region’s future. Through civic engagement, Amazon would be an exciting partner in shaping these new policies that will help foster equity and social justice in St. Louis. “Beyond Housing and the Supreme Court of Missouri announce partnership to reform courts” press release, Beyond Housing, Oct. 11, 2016. http://www.beyondhousing.org/beyond-housing-and-the-supreme-court-of-missouri-announce-partnership-to-reform-courts “Progress report: No Missouri school district scored in unaccredited range this year” St. Louis Public Radio report, Nov. 7, 2016. http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/progress-report-no-missouri-school-district-scored-unaccredited-range-year#stream/0 “A St. Louis organization goes above and beyond providing homes for communities: an interview with Chris Krehmeyer, president and CEO of Beyond Housing,” Democracy Collaborative, http://democracycollaborative.org/content/st-louis-organization-goes-above-and-beyond-providing-homes-communities 242    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS How We’re Moving Forward St. Louis is part of several major national programs, including Promise Zones, Choice Neighborhoods, and the Resilient City. East St. Louis, also part of the proposed River Campus, is developing a path forward to improve the livability of its community as well. Resilient St. Louis The city is proud to be part of the 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, which helps cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social, and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century. Resilient St. Louis has five discovery areas: prioritize equity, build trust in government, create cohesive communities, prepare for climate change, and foster regional/ national collaboration inclusive of all populations. Part of those efforts include St. Louis’ participation in the Strong Cities Strong Communities (SC2) program. The White House Council on SC2 brings together 19 federal agencies to work in partnership with elected officials as they implement locally driven economic visions. The program is an innovative approach for supporting cities experiencing population and job loss. SC2 consists of four components: SC2 Deployed Federal Community Solutions Teams, SC2 National Resource Network, SC2 Fellows and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, and the SC2 Economic Visioning Challenge. East Side Zone The proposed River Campus includes St. Clair County, IL. Due to decades of decline, there are large parcels of underutilized ground — over 100 acres. The City of East St. Louis is the most populous municipality in the East Side Zone, but many of the adults are not currently in the labor force. Although several employers are located in the area, that hasn’t meant residents are able to find employment. Amazon would be a potential partner for jobtraining programs in partnership with regional workforce development agencies who are now accelerating their focus. Confidence in the potential for development in the East Side Zone is improving. Recently, Associated Bank spent $750,000 renovating their East St. Louis branch. Another bank, Regions, built a new facility in the Zone within the last five years. The East St. Louis Alliance convenes an inclusive group of stakeholders representing diverse sectors to improve outcomes for all populations in the area through collective impact. This area is poised for commercial and residential development, and local officials see the potential for St. Clair County to be a tremendous partner to Amazon, to the mutual benefit of the company and area residents. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    243 Promise Zone Promise Zones are high-poverty communities where the federal government partners with local leaders for a 10-year period to increase economic activity, improve educational opportunities, increase workforce readiness, improve health and wellness, develop sustainable communities, and address other priorities identified by the community. The federal designation as a Promise Zone helps local leaders access proven tools to rebuild neighborhoods and put people back to work. Designated in 2015, the Promise Zone encompasses portions of North St. Louis City and North St. Louis County, and is a catalyst for ongoing collaboration and change that will drive regional growth and create a better, more inclusive St. Louis region. St. Louis is the largest Promise Zone nationally of the 22 communities with the designation, and the only one that crosses jurisdictional boundaries, representing approximately 200,000 residents. Through this designation, the region has successfully secured over $70 million in federal funding. This is in addition to the $1.75 billion investment for the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Western Headquarters, adjacent to the Near North Side regeneration project. St. Louisans in the Promise Zone need and want quality jobs. This includes a percentage of low- to moderate-income individuals who are seeking training and career pathways that have the potential for growth. Because of Amazon’s extensive hiring needs, there is the opportunity for the company to model best practices for intentional and authentic engagement of residents through partnership with the region’s dynamic workforce development agencies. 244    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Youth-focused workforce development is also an opportunity for Amazon to be impactful. By supporting and expanding regional career pathway programs, Amazon could ignite more interest and participation in youth-centric apprenticeships and internships. In addition, there is the potential to bring more attention and urgency to the need for progressive and inclusive scholarship programs to two- and four-year colleges and universities, and qualified training around careers in technology and entrepreneurship. Success would result in an expanded pipeline of STEM talent for all employers in the St. Louis region. Consistent with Amazon’s commitment to community investment, the proposed River Campus provides a unique opportunity for the company to lead the expansion of existing support organizations in the region’s urban core. In addition, the proposed building sites would ignite improvement to strategic infrastructure inclusive of affordable housing. Amazon’s social impact initiatives would be embraced by St. Louis’ most progressive nonprofit, faith-based, civic, philanthropic, educational institutions and youth-focused organizations. Additionally, local educational institutions and workforce development programs are poised to scale existing programming and develop new programs to meet Amazon’s labor force needs. This includes apprenticeships, certification opportunities, and job-readiness training programs. Partners already working within the Promise Zone include LaunchCode, Mission:STL, SLATE, the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Urban League, and seven public school districts within the Zone. Promise Zone Demographics HOUSEHOLDS EARNING < $20,000 20% 199,792 POPULATION 36% POVERTY* 28% UNEMPLOYED  RESIDENTS 61% FAMILIES THAT ARE RENT-BURDENED** POPULATION OVER 25 YEARS OF AGE WITH NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 19% 7% DROP OUT RATE $ 10,725,550 PRIVATE INVESTMENT 28 11 7 25 $70M MUNICIPALITIES CITY WARDS SCHOOL DISTRICTS ZIPCODES FEDERAL FUNDED * Defined as living 185% below federal poverty line ** Spending more than 30% of household income on rent alone RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    245 A Template for Redevelopment through Engagement The Near North Side (NNS) received both Choice Neighborhoods (CN) planning and implementation grants. These grants focus on housing, people, and neighborhoods. This development has become a catalyst for community engagement and evidenced-based strategies that address the neighborhood’s most critical challenges. This collaborative work was instrumental in the city’s successful efforts to attract the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) $1.8 billion, more than 3,000-employee western headquarters to NNS. NGA’s investment is complemented by a $5 million stretch of the Great Rivers Greenway’s 600-mile network of greenways around the St. Louis region, a $1 million Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant, the $8 billion NorthSide Regeneration Plan ($2 billion has already been deployed), and significant investment in historic housing rehabilitation in the Old North neighborhood, including the 675-unit affordable and subsidized Preservation Square (PS). All housing will be sustainably designed, constructed and managed to highquality, market-rate standards, surrounded by redeveloped and reconnected infrastructure, and significantly expanded and improved recreation, management, and community spaces. The proposed River Campus will create jobs even before Amazon occupies space as many vendors and retail businesses will co-locate near the site of HQ2. Construction of HQ2 will benefit minority- and women-owned firms and local trade organizations, and encourage expansion of apprenticeship, internship, and journeyman opportunities as a result of Amazon’s anticipated construction needs. In addition, this is an opportunity for Amazon to lead inclusion in major construction projects and procurement policies by utilizing firstsource and community-benefit agreements, in partnership with regional workforce development agencies and residents surrounding the proposed River Campus. 246    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Day One is Here Amazon isn’t a typical company. It’s a disruptor. And by challenging the status quo, it’s a catalyst for change. St. Louis isn’t a typical city. It’s resilient. St. Louis is thinking big — but more than that, we’re doing big right now. We have a vision, we have a blueprint, and we’re working together to change our future and impact the world at the same time. If Amazon wants to make a profit, make a difference, and keep Amazonians happy from Day One, there’s no better place to be than St. Louis. Together, we can build The Great Global City. RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    247 . . 13.; \Js 3.59m: 931k S?m ?f 1' ?1 E: ?a 1-. a. - haemabm ".or - a E. f: . a0: ?air humus?! LETTERS OF SUPPORT September 28, 2017 Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Civic Progress, a group of CEOs and leaders from 32 of the largest companies in Missouri, is committed to making the St. Louis region a destination of choice for employers, residents and visitors. Representing nearly 150,000 employees and $420 billion in worldwide revenue, we are writing to you to say St. Louis is the perfect location for the new Amazon HQ2. Amazon’s investment plans for a new headquarters will have a major impact on transforming the St. Louis region for generations. Home to some of the nation’s most respected corporations, we focus on ways we can help improve education, regional collaboration and infrastructure in the region. We would welcome the opportunity to have you visit St. Louis and meet Civic Progress members to hear about our vision for the region. Impact and innovation are core values for St. Louis. We have a long and storied history of investing in projects that improve the economic vitality and quality of life for our citizens. In recent years, Civic Progress led the public/private partnership in a regional effort to transform the area around the Arch, the iconic masterpiece gracing our riverfront. Additionally, we supported our regional economic development team in bringing major projects to St. Louis, including the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West Headquarters and Boeing’s 777X wing assembly, our region’s re-entry into commercial aviation production. Microsoft and Square also have opened significant operations here. Anchoring the emerging renaissance for the St. Louis region are three major research universities: Washington University in St. Louis; Saint Louis University; and the University of Missouri. Moreover, we have several initiatives fostering investments in new, exciting growth: the Cortex Innovation Community, home to a vibrant 200-acre innovation hub and technology district; 39° Master Plan, a dynamic innovation district that will increase our worldwide leadership in AgTech by driving leading-edge research in food, water and energy; T-REX, which attracts innovation to downtown St. Louis as a co-working space and technology incubator; and Arch Grants, a nonprofit that provides equity-free grants and pro bono support services to entrepreneurs who locate their early-stage businesses in St. Louis through its Global Startup Competition. St. Louis is the ideal place for Amazon’s HQ2. We have the creativity, grit and drive to create the impact you seek. Join us. To arrange a meeting with Civic Progress, please contact Suzanne Sitherwood, president, or Tom Irwin, executive director, (314) 520-6641. Civic Progress — page 1 of 3 250    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Very truly yours, Warner L. Baxter Chairman, President and CEO Ameren Corporation Stephen F. Brauer Chairman Hunter Engineering Company Lynn Britton President/CEO Mercy David N. Farr Chairman and CEO Emerson Sam Fox Founder Harbour Group Hugh Grant Chairman and CEO Monsanto Company David P. Hatfield Chairman of the Board and CEO Edgewell Personal Care Company Glenn Kellow President and CEO Peabody Energy David W. Kemper Chairman and CEO Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Jerald L. Kent Chairman and CEO Cequel III, LLC David Kowach President and Head of Wells Fargo Advisors Peter Kraemer Chief Supply Officer Anheuser-Busch InBev Ronald J. Kruszewski Chairman and CEO Stifel Financial Corp. Shelley K. Lavender Senior Vice President, Strike, Surveillance and Mobility The Boeing Company Steven H. Lipstein Chief Executive Officer BJC HealthCare Anna Manning President and CEO Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated W. Stephen Maritz Chairman and CEO Maritz Holdings Inc. Kathleen M. Mazzarella Chairman, President and CEO Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Civic Progress — page 2 of 3 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    251 Michael F. Neidorff Chairman and CEO Centene Corporation Lawrence Otto St. Louis Market President U.S. Bank Dr. Fred P. Pestello President Saint Louis University Todd R. Schnuck Chairman and CEO Schnuck Markets, Inc. Suzanne Sitherwood President and CEO Spire John R. Sondag President AT&T Missouri David L. Steward Founder and Chairman World Wide Technology, Inc. Diane M. Sullivan CEO, President and Chairman of the Board Caleres, Inc. Andrew C. Taylor Executive Chairman Enterprise Holdings Inc. Jack E. Thomas Chairman and CEO Coin Acceptors, Inc. Mark C. Trudeau President and CEO Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals James D. Weddle Managing Partner Edward Jones Tim Wentworth President and CEO Express Scripts Dr. Mark S. Wrighton Chancellor Washington University in St. Louis Civic Progress — page 3 of 3 252    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS September 28, 201? i ii left} Jeff Bezos - - lChief Executive Officer rt r-cr a. r. BUSINESS cio Site Manager Golden . . . 2121 Th Avenue (.01. Seattle, WA 98 [21 Mr. Bezos, The Regional Business Council (REC) wholeheartedly supports our proposal to bring Amazon?s second headquarters to the St. Louis region. The RBC, a consortium of 100 Presidents and Chief Executive Of?cers, represents many of the largest privately and publicly held companies in the Iii?county, bi-statc region. Our members employ more than asSOCiales and generate more than $65 billion in annual revenue. We focus our time and resources investing in high impact initiatives that improve the quality oflifc and the economic competitiveness ofthe St. Louis region. We are home to a vibrant business community with direct access to national riverways, roadways, rail lines and ports. Our international airport is in a central location with newly designed cargo operations ready for major expansion. In addition, there is ample property owned by the airport that could be used for expansion facilities. Our community is rich in technical innovation. Recently the National Geospatial intelligence Agency selected St. Louis for their $115 billion state of the art intelligence center. Our robust entrepreneurialistartup sector, supported not only by Cortex, our regional innovation district, but also T-Rex, our downtown innovation center. We are nationally recognized as one of the best entrepreneurial cities in the United States. Our region is borne to a myriad of outstanding universities, colleges and technical schools including the internationally recognized Washington University, St. Louis University, University of Missouri St. Louis and the nationally ranked HBCU, Harris-Stowe State University. Our civic and business leaders are committed to attracting, developing and retaining young talent in the region. To this end, the REC established the Young Professionals Network in an effort to support young diverse talent in our region by helping them build social and business networks. The network has grown to 4,030 m, ?mm? professionals representing over 750 companies that are committed to the prosperity ofthe suit]: 13;; region. LUUEH. razssounr ??tDj It'i manicure for trasajstog W'W'Ji'l'l. RBC page 01% RESPONSE TO RFP I AMAZON HQZ 253 There is no doubt that St. Louis has many challenges, but we are committed to making St. Louis 3 place where all our citizens can prosper. Amazon would bring transformational change to this historic: city. We strive to support this next chapter of Our history. Kathy Osborn John P. Stupp, Jr. 2" ?t one, REC Chaim: President and CEO President and CEO Regional Bl?iness Count-? Stupp Bros" Inc- Jamie Au?'enherg Pete?lmeyer Eric Brunngraber a (XV . {If President . Preeident - STL Region Chairman, President and CEO Au?mbers Dealer UMP 0mm? UMB Bank Cass Information Systems, Inc. Christine Candie 1 James hat-inlay rank I We President and CEO esident and CEO. ident St. Luke?s Hospital Bull Moose Industries Aetns Susan W. Graham snowing?. President and CEO ELANTAS PDG, Inc. L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. $24" Chairman and CEO Bank of Washington RBC page 2 01% 254 HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Wehael F. Hart Midwest Area President Regions Bank Wchael Hohnes . Rx Outreach Sharon ohn CED President Build-A?Bear Workshop, Inez lawrenee P. Keeley E0 The Keeley Companies Brian L. Mat?lews $m?sea Managing Partner 3.: C0- Founder Cultivation Capital Wendy Henry ?my? Managing Partner BKD LLP 299M751 Gerard . Howe Chief Executive Of?cer Big River Communications Eric N. Johnson 4&4? St. Louis Managing Partner Deloitte Julia Li?y we?? CED St. Louis Trust Company Susan B. MoCollum aria-erg Chairman and CEO Major Brands Premium Distributors John F. Herber, Ir. Ir r? TF1 Has/"A- 94?me Chairman and Managing Partner RubinBrown, LLP Cannon Jacob President and CEO NextGen Information Services, Ioe. Laura Kaiser Jinan whiter President and CEO SSM Health Alaina Macia CED MTM Kevin McDaniel Presitient Loekton Companies RBC page 3 of4 RESPONSE TO RFP I AMAZON HQ2 255 Elizabeth L. Miller Robert D. Millstone Dean Ml}? ?at? Chief Administrative Of?cer President Market Leader, S. Central US CFO The Millstone Conipuanyr Costume 3: Wake?eld Nidec Amen-ices Holding Corp Robert L. Newmark Traci O?Bryan aniea V. O?Donnell ngagaw, raw Managing Partner-SDL Louis President and CEO (13150 Bryan Cave LLP Arcmric Bus none Susan Pollmann Patrick Quinn Program Director, Next NGA CEO Campus West UnitedHealthcare Heartland Moneta Group National GeospatiaI?Intelligence States Agency W. Thomas Rodger O. Riney 7 St. Louis Market Chairman Chairman, CEO, and President Founder and CEO Bose}: Bank E390 Inc. Scottrade Financial Services, Inc Cassandra Sanford Michael Scull}:r Paul Shaughnessy CEO and $3311th 5t. Lam, '0 President KeilyMitchell Group PNC Financial Sra'vicoa Group Inc. 351 RBC page 4 01% I HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Michael P. Mott-tiller: Urban League of Empowering Communities. H333: a: Metropolrtan St. Lours, Inc. Changing LIVES- Keith vv rams-e. Irene-Crier tutors: Levieort Ernst vise-Coax lichen. E. "r'v'allacra treasurer DETDIIJET if? I Steve". S'J'Iive?1 Sec-ream! Janitor Geese-3r Cc Board of Directors F'l'tpl r?nr?der?un To Whom It May Concern, Manet? Snartr'mr Buglw Steverr tut. Barrm' Donor Barrymor- Mid-eel Ehrrno Ttraraae Cement: On behalf of the Urban League of lrletrapoiiton St. Louis, I would like to pledge our support in bringing hmann?s mm .5, Code second headquarters to the St. louis region. its an affiliate of the oldest civil rights and advocacy, sacial servire, and arm-5y?1 $33315: community empowerment organisation in the United States, the Urban League knows what St. Louis has to offer. 33:2: hmozon will have a unique opportunity to he a part of the transcendence of St. Louis, Missouri?n historic city rich ?Egg: $33: with culture, washing to reinvent ourselves to remain competitive with other cities in this nation. headset. Elre'rcarr Ur. h?ir'vuiurrl Dunlap. Sr. Freak-e Stet-unherge' Ft ena'd Eic?rwelo In an effort to ignite change in this community, the Urban League of metropolitan St. Louis, along with the Salvation Agnew. Lorre Fa? 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Louie.MD 63108-362? - rowswolstlorg Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis pagel oil RESPONSE TO RFD I AMAZON HQZ 257 258 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Emeka Jackson-Hicks Mayor October 11,2017 Mark Kern St. Clair County Board Chairman 19 Public Square Belleville, IL 62220 Dear Chairman Kern: I am writing to express my support for the regional efforts to attract Amazon HQ2 to the Metropolitan St. Louis area. IfAmazon HQZ selects the St. Louis and East St. Louis riverfronts as its new home, Amazon would become an active leader and stakeholder in the revitalization of the entire region. Securing this opportunity would bene?t the residents of East St. Louis, St, Louis ?it}r and County, and St. Clair County, reviving the region and spurring economic development in our community. Amazon?s presence in the Metropolitan St. Louis area will create much needed job opportunities and may encourage other major corporations to locate to the Midwest. The Metropolitan St. Louis area is a prime location for Amazon HQZ for several reasons. [Slur region is home to an extensive transportation hub which includes Metro public transportation, four airports, major railways and port access along the Mssissippi river. This network will allow Aonaaon to continue to provide swift delivery of its products and attract diversejoh candidates to advance the company?s objectives. Our region is also home to a number of accredited universities such as St. Louis University, Washington University and Southern Illinois University which will provide Amazon with a deep pool of job applicants to staff the new facility. I recognize this is a wonderful opportunity for the City of East St. Louis and the entire region. The outcome will be transfonttational. The City of East St. Louis is thrilled to be an active partner and support the region?s application for Amazon HQZ. I hope you will favorany consider our proposal for Amazon to call our region home. Sincerely, Erneka Jack n-Hicks Mayor gm East St. Louis Municipal Building - 301 River Park Drive, 3rd Floor - East St. Louis, Illinois 62201-3022 Of?ce: (618)482-6601 - Fax: {618) 432-6629 HUSTLE Of?ce of the Mayor, East St. Louis pagel Oil I ST. LOUIS Vgsag'liiR UFFHIE. OF THE MINOR. October 16, 2017 Sheila Sweeney Chief Executive Of?cer St. Louis Economic Development Partnership 7733 Boulevard Clayton, Missouri 63105 Dear Ms. Sweeney: The Metro Mayors of St. Louis is an organization or the mayors of cities with a population of 10,000 or more in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson counties. The mission of Metro Mayors is to work in collaboration for the betterment of the St. Louis region. We believe that cooperation is necessary for an attractive, dynamic. and growing region- The Metropolitan Mayors of St. Louis would like to formally support and add its voice to the efforts to bring the newly proposed headquarters of Amazon to the St. Louis region. We believe that this region has the technical assets. the educated workforce, and the medicai, cultural, and sports amenities that make the St. Louis region a desirable location for Amazon and for attracting the human capital necessary for Amazon to operate successfully. The Metro Mayors organization represents hundreds of thousands of constituents and our Cities are the closest government units to our residents. We know our citizens and believe that they are supportive of bringing Amazon to this area. We look fonvard to the enormous positive bene?ts that would arise from this new location of the Amazon headquarters. Sincerely, Mayor, Webster Groves President, Metro Mayors of St. Louis CITY Di: til? W125 0 4 easr ll) Wli GROW-LS. leatil?li f-ll l? I Was-5311? Metro Mayors of St. Louis pagei ofi RESPONSE TO RFD I AMAZON HQZ 259 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 October 10, 2017 Dear Mr. Bezos, As you and your team explore just where to establish Amazon’s second headquarters, no doubt you will have file after file of materials to pore over. So, as part of the contingent hoping you will choose St. Louis, we’ll cut to the chase. We in St. Louis — natives and transplants alike — have found that those who come to the Gateway City for college, career or happenstance fall in love with our city. We, at Washington University School of Medicine and BJC HealthCare, cherish and embrace St. Louis — so much so, in fact, that in the neighborhoods surrounding our medical campus, we have invested millions of dollars toward regenerating the market for private investment in businesses and real estate, and enhancing social service opportunities. Among our investments is our neighbor directly to the east, the progressive and ever-expanding Cortex Innovation Community, a hub of bioscience and technology research and home to some 60 startups, many founded by Washington University faculty and alumni. Next summer, Microsoft Corp. will join the Cortex community when it opens a regional headquarters and Microsoft Technology Center there. We love it here. St. Louis not only has a burgeoning reputation as a center for innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors, our city is smack dab in the middle of the country, it has an incredibly affordable cost of living, rich housing stock, room to grow practically any which way, tremendous airport capacity, a slew of cultural treasures and an eagerness to make this city the best it can be. St. Louisans have intense pride in this city (have you ever been to a Cardinals’ baseball game?) and in the businesses and institutions that choose to invest here. On that note, we’ll tell you a little bit about us. The strength of the affiliation between Washington University School of Medicine and BJC HealthCare, and the commitment we have as partners of excellence, have fueled mutual growth and prosperity, allowing for fundamental and continuous investment in research and teaching eminence – all to the benefit of the health of St. Louis and beyond. BJC HealthCare operates 15 hospitals, four health service organizations and numerous healthcare facilities in Missouri and Illinois, and earns $5 billion in annual revenues. One of the largest BJC HealthCare   Washington University School of Medicine — page 1 of 4 260    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 2 BJC WUSM nonprofit health-care organizations in the United States, BJC includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the primary teaching hospitals for the School of Medicine. Both are consistently ranked as leading hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In fact, BarnesJewish is one of only seven hospitals in the nation to earn honor roll recognition in all 25 years the publication has ranked hospitals. BJC HealthCare is the largest private employer in Missouri, and the School of Medicine is not far behind. Both have been able to recruit employees from across the region and across the world, bringing rich diversity to our institutions and the St. Louis metropolitan area. Our team members appreciate the quality of life in St. Louis, a place that provides the amenities of much bigger cities, without the commensurate costs and hassles. With respect to the broader workforce, BJC HealthCare consistently focuses on partnerships that enhance the career aspirations of employees. By engaging with the community to advance education and training to ensure that coming generations of workers have the skills necessary for the future, BJC seeks to be part of the solution in work readiness, paying particular attention to technical and technological preparedness. We also should note that BJC would be pleased to become the second largest private employer in Missouri should Amazon select St. Louis. Amazon’s employees and their families would have access to the highest quality of health-care services in the country through BJC’s expansive network of hospitals in eastern and midMissouri and southern Illinois. In addition to the adult and pediatric academic hospitals in the heart of St. Louis, BJC has well-respected and recognized community hospitals in suburban St. Louis and St. Charles counties, as well as the southern Illinois cities of Alton, Belleville and Shiloh. Within BJC, Amazon also would find an extensive network of corporate health, employee wellness and well-being, and behavioral health services, as well as access to top-rated BJC Medical Group physicians. BJC is the largest provider of charity care and financial assistance to patients in this part of the country and takes seriously its mission to “improve the health of the people and communities we serve.” Focusing on people, academic and social missions, long-term sustainability and stewardship, BJC takes pride in being among the most stable integrated, health-care delivery organizations in the country. The ongoing partnership with Washington University School of Medicine is a key to BJC’s success. The School of Medicine, one of the most distinguished medical schools in the world, is known for pushing the boundaries of science and medicine to solve the world’s most pressing health problems. Its outstanding faculty are international leaders in research education and patient care, and the school maintains one of the most dynamic and robust research enterprises in the world. During the 2016 fiscal year, grants and contracts totaling more than $548 million supported faculty research efforts. Among U.S. medical schools, our school is ranked No. 5 in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, with particular strengths in cancer, the microbiome, Alzheimer’s disease, personalized medicine, genomics, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infectious diseases. BJC HealthCare   Washington University School of Medicine — page 2 of 4 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    261 3 BJC WUSM The School of Medicine has a long and storied history of medical breakthroughs. Our physicians and scientists created the first positron emission tomography (PET) scanner; proposed the nowcommon practice of taking aspirin to help prevent heart attacks; and helped to pioneer the use of insulin to treat diabetes. Our experts developed screening tests used worldwide to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, and we are a world leader in carrying out Alzheimer’s clinical trials, among them an international trial evaluating drugs to prevent cognitive decline in patients who have an inherited predisposition to developing the disease at a young age. Likewise, Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is ranked among the top cancer-treatment centers by U.S. News & World Report and is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only cancer center with this designation in Missouri. Siteman is highly regarded in the area of bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies and is the U.S. leader in the number of patients enrolled in clinical trials for treatment of cancer. At the forefront of microbiome research internationally, the school has paved the way in understanding the role of microbes in human disease. For example, Washington University scientists and colleagues at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Bangladesh have begun a clinical trial to evaluate whether new microbiome-targeted therapeutic foods, designed to support healthy development of gut microbial communities, can repair dysfunctional communities in malnourished children and restore healthy growth. Researchers at the school also are breaking new ground in genomics and cancer vaccines, nanoparticles and molecular imaging. Our laboratories have been key to unraveling the mysteries of emerging infections such as Zika virus, and the unsettling, far-reaching quandary of antibiotic resistance. The medical school recently launched a visionary initiative centered on personalized medicine. By offering possibilities for treatment and prevention based on patients’ own genes, personalized medicine is changing the landscape of modern health care. With unparalleled tools and expertise at its disposal, the school is a global leader in this revolution, bringing together resources and intellectual horsepower from every basic and clinical scientific discipline to dramatically and urgently accelerate the timeline for making customized, affordable disease treatment and prevention available within the next decade. The science of aging is also a key focus for our investigators. In the next five to seven years, we expect to see drugs that slow the aging process and help stave off age-related ailments. Always forward focused, the partnership between the school and BJC HealthCare includes major investments in basic science, informatics and technology, to improve the future of health care and bring even more elite scientists into the fold. Ten basic scientists who are leaders in their respective fields will be recruited to the medical campus over the next few years. The two institutions also are partnering on the newly launched Health Systems Innovation Lab, an effort aimed at developing innovative ways to deliver care and improve health. Cross-disciplinary in nature, the lab aims to bring together clinicians, patients, researchers, public-health experts and private industry to find solutions to problems that prevent patients from receiving optimal care, including investigating how new technology can best be used. BJC HealthCare   Washington University School of Medicine — page 3 of 4 262    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS 4 BJC WUSM Amazon’s new headquarters will need a deep, diverse, talented and dedicated workforce; St. Louis has intellectual capital. Our medical campus generates a remarkable mix of scientists, physicians, other health-care experts and entrepreneurs, and we are not the only higher-ed institution in town. The medical school ranks first in the nation in the entrance-exam scores of its medical students and attracts an exceptional group of residents and fellows as trainees. It has the largest and one of the finest MD/PhD programs in the country. The university’s Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences is a graduate-education consortium of the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and the College of Arts & Sciences. It is among the oldest and largest programs of its kind, and its interdisciplinary, individualized approach serves as a national model for PhD training programs. We at Washington University School of Medicine and BJC HealthCare truly embrace St. Louis. We are partners in providing the best health care available, and we are partners with the St. Louis community. Our employees — from world-renowned doctors and scientists to nurses and medical technicians — help make St. Louis a great place to live and work. We would love if you joined us. Sincerely, David H. Perlmutter, MD Steven H. Lipstein Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs and Dean Washington University School of Medicine Chief Executive Officer BJC HealthCare BJC HealthCare   Washington University School of Medicine — page 4 of 4 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    263 October 10, 2017 Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos, The Sisters of Mercy came to St. Louis more than 160 years ago, establishing a health care system that today serves millions of patients across our community and beyond. We are privileged to call St. Louis home and as Amazon explores a second headquarters location, we hope you find a home in St. Louis too. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you some personal perspectives of why I believe Amazon and St. Louis are a good fit. Health care is an important consideration for Amazon and your employees, and as the CEO of one of our community’s leading health care systems, I can attest that you’ll find exceptional quality and choice. Mercy serves St. Louis through two acute care hospitals, a heart hospital, cancer center, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital, as well as three additional hospitals within a 50-mile radius. We also care for the St. Louis community and beyond through the world’s first virtual care center, which allows us – via technology – to bring specialty and primary care to patients in hospitals, workplaces, schools and even homes. Education is another area where St. Louis excels, with more than a dozen colleges, a strong public school system as well as one of the nation’s largest private and parochial Catholic school systems. While steeped in history, St. Louis – like Amazon – is focused on the future. In 2017, we were named the Top City for Millennials by Business Insider, which cited our cultural and civic amenities as well as affordable costs of living. St. Louis has garnered an impressive share of similar accolades, particularly as it relates to a culture of entrepreneurial growth, including Forbes citing St. Louis as “The Right Way To Build a Tech City,” Popular Mechanics ranking us as a “top startup city,” and FiveThirtyEight naming us as the “new startup frontier.” During my nearly two decades in St. Louis, and through service on local boards and participation in civic activities, I’ve been encouraged and inspired by the community’s innovative and caring spirit. As chair of Webster University’s Board of Trustees, I know with certainty that our area is training the leaders of tomorrow – perhaps even future Amazon leaders. My wife serves on the boards of St Louis' leading art institutions and through her involvement I have witnessed how St. Louis is bringing the best in arts and entertainment to the region. My involvement with The United Way of Greater St. Louis has shown me that our community has a big heart and a culture of giving to those in need. It’s more than simple Midwestern hospitality – it is part of who we are as St. Louisans. Mercy — page 1 of 3 264    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS I also appreciate the opportunity to offer information on some partnership opportunities that may be of particular interest to Amazon. Mercy is a national leader in working directly with employers to offer health care coverage as an option to working through commercial health insurance companies. To date, we’ve directly contracted with more than 70 employers, including Boeing and Walmart, to offer affordable health plan options that link employees to an expanded network of Mercy hospitals, physicians and other providers and services. We would be honored to partner with Amazon and your employees in support of your health care needs. ROi, Mercy’s supply chain division, has been at the forefront of transforming how supply chain operates within health care since its founding in 2002. Originally serving only Mercy, ROi now supports more than 250 hospitals across the U.S. We are actively engaged in discussions with Amazon to explore how ROi and Amazon might benefit from a relationship. Possibilities include Amazon serving as the digital “store front” for ROi’s $4.4 billion contracting portfolio and the potential of expanding ROi’s $90 million private label product reach via Amazon’s distribution network. With more and more care taking place in the patient’s home, we believe that a relationship with Amazon may help bridge a future need by matching our virtual care capabilities with your access to and delivery of medical products, pharmaceuticals and other supplies. Mercy is very excited by the prospect of Amazon calling St. Louis home. Missouri may be the Show Me State, but I hope we have the opportunity to show you why Amazon should choose St. Louis. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if I can answer any questions or be of assistance. Sincerely, Lynn Britton Mercy President and CEO 14528 South Outer Forty Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-628-3411 Lynn.Britton@Mercy.Net Mercy — page 2 of 3 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    265 266 Gregory R. Smith CEO and Managing Principal Husch Blackwell LLP The Stamherg Group Jim M. Theiss I An :11 SM {if R: if? Donald M. Suggs Pdher and Ri?e-Edi Editor; St. Louis American .1 CI Jig,? . i . TKC Holdings, Inc. Kwame Building Group, Inc. Dot Foods, Inc. Sandra) 1?me KM, up President /OwnarfCBO BIC Heai?ICare /Estel Foods, Inc. Mercy page 3 of3 HUSTLE I ST. LOUIS Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos: In 1999, when we created Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the United States and the world’s largest Catholic health system, we chose St. Louis as home for our corporate offices. I would like to tell you why Ascension – with 150,000 employees providing care through 2,500 sites in 22 states and Washington, D.C. – continues to be proud to call St. Louis home. In our fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, Ascension had total operating revenues of $22.6 billion and total assets of $34.3 billion, while providing more than $1.8 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. From our headquarters in St. Louis, we meet the healthcare needs of millions of Americans every year. Our size and scope give us the ability to influence healthcare policy on the local, state and national level, as we advocate for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words. Rooted in our mission of serving all persons, we have a vision to lead the transformation of healthcare, both in the U.S. and internationally. We have found that being based in St. Louis provides us access to high-quality human and infrastructure resources that support us in realizing that vision. My position gives me a unique perspective on the strengths of this region. I am a board member and past chair of the national Healthcare Leadership Council. In addition, I am a member of the board and the Executive Committee of the St. Louis Regional Chamber, and recently completed a two-year term as board chair of the St. Louis Regional Business Council. In that role I spearheaded efforts to help the region achieve its highest potential, and I believe the addition of Amazon to this community would be a major catalyst to reaching that goal. Through these appointments, as well as my 18 years as a resident of the St. Louis area, I have come to a deep understanding of the strengths, values and potential of this oftenmisunderstood region. St. Louisans sometimes downplay their city, but as someone who came to the area from Detroit, I can see clearly the region’s benefits and powerful potential. Ascension — page 1 of 3 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    267 Page 2 Jeff Bezos St. Louis is home to smart, dedicated people with a tremendous Midwestern work ethic and an understanding of the value of community. In many ways, St. Louis is America’s biggest small town, where people know and care about one another. With a large number of urban and suburban neighborhoods and communities, residents have access to a tremendous variety of lifestyles, amenities including cultural institutions and parks, as well as top-tier restaurants, shopping and attractions – providing a wonderful quality of life with an affordable cost of living. These are some of the reasons Ascension continues to call St. Louis home. Another is the availability of talented and highly trained professionals in all disciplines, thanks to a strong collection of local research universities and colleges anchored by nationally ranked Washington University and Saint Louis University. St. Louis is also a hub of healthcare innovation and strength, with nationally and internationally known medical centers and emerging life sciences companies in areas such as genomics, biotech pharma, as well healthcare providers and insurers. Scientists in St. Louis are constructing “blueprints” for healthcare advancements with the potential for global impact. Since 2001, Ascension has operated its own venture capital subsidiary focused on healthcare innovation, now with four funds and more than $800 million in assets under management. Ascension Ventures provides financial and strategic returns, including key insights into emerging technologies, products and services. Also in St. Louis, our Innovations Accelerator Team and New Virtual Market Development and Incubations group nurture innovative solutions, such as virtual care, with the potential to accelerate the transformation of healthcare. Our information technology subsidiary, Ascension Information Services, also based in St. Louis, is one of the largest healthcare IT service organizations in North America, with an annual operating budget of more than $1 billion and a capital budget in excess of $250 million and ranking No. 33 on the Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT list among large corporations. Altogether, Ascension has over 1,500 leaders and associates in St. Louis, and I believe it’s important for us to give back to the community. Ascension is a partner in Social Venture Partners of St. Louis, a philanthropic effort of the St. Louis Regional Business Council that supports a number of local non-profit organizations with funding as well as with other types of practical support. I’m pleased that Ascension has been able to assist a number of local non-profits that do wonderful work in the St. Louis community. Ascension also is a founding supporter of Your Move Chess, which has launched chess programs for students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District that are making an impact in the lives of young people. Ascension — page 2 of 3 268    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Page 3 Jeff Bezos Ascension is proud to be part of ongoing dialogue focused on continued improvement of the quality of life of the region and the development of future leaders. I have been a champion for efforts that help develop leaders in this community – that gives them the tools they need to succeed and thrive as leaders – leaders who stay here in the St. Louis region and continue to use their gifts and talents for the betterment of our whole community. I believe the St. Louis region offers Amazon an unparalleled mix of strengths and opportunities – strengths that will support the company’s continued growth and success, and opportunities to make a tremendous impact in the lives of millions of people, both in this region and beyond. Amazon would support local efforts to attract and retain top talent and serve as an anchor for the continued redevelopment of this vibrant community. As the United States expanded to become a world leader through westward migration, St. Louis served as the gateway to the west. That spirit continues today as St. Louis is prepared and equipped to support pioneers such as Amazon as you build the world of tomorrow. Sincerely, Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE President and Chief Executive Officer Ascension — page 3 of 3 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    269 270 ItilDl Lei re St Lows. lv?r-f?J {3-3132 phone: Ltld-Elh?a-?l-7H0' fax: 314-994-1900 55 October 10, 2017 Dear Amazon Leadership: We are delighted that you are considering calling St. Louis home. We are proud of our community and the talented. diverse, and dedicated workforce who have provided exceptional health care services across St. Louis for nearly 145 years. In fact, we would like to personally invite you to come tour our facilities and meet with us to learn how we can provide a full continuum of seamlessly integrated healthcare services for your employees and their families, while also lowering the cost of Amazon's healthcare expenses. SSM Health is a market leader in delivering high-quality care that is personalized, convenient and affordable. By integrating our hospitals, clinics and other sites of care, we are uniquely positioned to provide value-based, quality care to people over the course of their lifetimes. Drawing on this mode! of care, 88M Health has a proven track record of working with employers, payers and other partners to ?nd innovative ways to prevent disease and achieve exceptional health outcomes, while also lowering the total cost of care. In fact. we have contracts with employers and heafthcare coalitions outside the region who send their employees to St. Louis for care. SSM Health's integrated delivery network in St. Louis includes: . A nationally-renowned children?s hospital, a leading adult academic medical center (operated in partnership with Saint Louis University School of Medicine), and 6 other community-based acute-care hospitals. a More than 40 physician offices, 25 33M Health Express Clinics at Walgreens stores, and 7 urgent care centers, along with fully coordinated in-patient and out~patient behavioral health, rehabilitation. home care and hospice services conveniently distributed throughout the region. In addition, SSM Health offers many patients 24;? access to care through our network of telehealth services. This means individuals and families can get the care they need, when and where they need it most. . SSM Health Medical Group. together with Physician Group, have more than 3,000 employed and staff physicians who partner to share best practices, clinical research and expertise, with the goal of better coordinated patient care in St. Louis. In addition. 55M Health Medical Group is recognized as a NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home, and participates in both an Accountable Care Organization and Clinically Integrated Organization. We are one of the largest employers in the region and successfully recruit and hire more than 60 new physicians and nurse practitioners each year. That is because both Through .outexceptlonaiihealth bale armless we reveal the healing presence or God. HUSTLE SSM Health pagei on I ST. LOUIS SSM Health and the St. Louis community are very attractive to families and professionals. Our cost-of?living is very affordable. and the region has a wide variety of urban and suburban housing options. Our school system offers families a variety of options from highly-rated public and charter schools to numerous private schools. We also have access to a wonderful variety of recreational activities from an extensive park. system and competitive sports teams to a vibrant visual and performing arts community. We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and are available any time, Come enjoy our city and also learn more about our innovative and lower cost methods to provide exceptional care to your employees. Sincerely, Will?WE?? Laura 8. Kaiser, FACHE Candace Jennings PresidenthEO President of Hospital Operations 88M Health SSM Health St. Louis SSM Health page 2 of2 RESPONSE TO RFP I AMAZON HQZ 271 October 12, 2017 Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos: The St. Louis Regional Chamber and its Board of Directors strongly support the regional response for Amazon’s second headquarters. We are pleased Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and Missouri Governor Eric Greitens have both demonstrated their support for selection of a St. Louis regional site. Leveraging our authentic regional strengths and seizing opportunities like this will demonstrate the St. Louis area’s collaborative spirit. The broad community of leaders developing this response is united for economic prosperity throughout our region, working together to make our community a more attractive place for all people. We are confident our region’s central location, competitive cost of doing business, attractive cost of living, along with our skilled, educated and productive workforce, will insure Amazon’s long-term success. We are committed to partnering with our regional stakeholders to provide a compelling business case for Amazon to choose St. Louis as your second North American headquarters. We are excited about the opportunities presented by this decision, which will make a large impact on the St. Louis region and contribute greatly to our economic growth. Sincerely, Joe Reagan President & CEO St. Louis Regional Chamber Warner Baxter Chairman, President & CEO, Ameren Chairman, St. Louis Regional Chamber Suzanne Sitherwood President & CEO, Spire Board Member, St. Louis Regional Chamber Danny Ludeman President & CEO, Concordance Academy Board Member, St. Louis Regional Chamber St. Louis Regional Chamber — page 1 of 1 272    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS BLAHK FOX Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Of?cer, Amazon clo Site Manager lGolden 2121 Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos: Though we have yet to meet, I am a fellow entrepreneur who opened my business, Build-A-Bear Workshop, in 199?. We both set up to disrupt the retail experience in different Ways and in different cities. While the scale of our businesses is different, our businesses thrived in the new economy. St. Louis has been a terri?c place to start, grow and nurture a business. Located in the heart of the country it Was easy for us to expand to a broad range of cities?few places were farther awa'i.r than 3 hrs. by plane and the vast majority of our web shipments would get to our Guests within two days at a very low cost. Our first investor was in St. Louis and the rest were Mid-west based. That was 1997, today there is an even larger innovation community that has nurtured businesses in plant science, technology and health care. CDRTEK, T-REX and the Danforth Plant Science have grown to have enormous impact on our region and the world. Soon, the Delmar DivINei? will add a similar collaborative, high tech work space for world class nonpro?ts headquartered in our region as well as affordable living spaces targeted to teachers, nurses, social workers, public health and safety workers. This will be created repurposing an abandoned, historic hospital in the heart of the metro region while maximizing the neighborhood's amazing assets of the area. And this is just a beginning. Our major universities, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri St. Louis all are great collaborators in science and technology. The attract and graduate great students and provide us with amazing talent. Many of our budding entrepreneurs are graduates of these institutions and they ?nd St. Louis a welcome innovation community for their ideas and talents. You will receive many proposals and from other great cities but I wanted you to know from a fellow entrepreneur that St. Louis is a special place for growth. We are in the heartland of our country and our Community has the heart you need to take Amazon to the next level. Sincerely, Maxine [Ilarir Founder, Build?A~Bear Workshop 1.30 S. Beniiston Avenue. Suite 303 St Louis, MO 63105 Phone 314.399.5313 Fax 314.802.7113 Clark FOX Family Foundation pagei ofi RESPONSE TO PFP I AMAZON HQZ Z73 September 30, 2017 CIC St. Louis 4240 Duncan Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 October 3, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos, If Amazon really wants to impact a community, St. Louis is ripe for the picking. You’ve heard all the great economic factors by now, I’m sure--Logistics, Healthcare, Finance, Biotech, Education and more. But to me the real selling point for a creative company like Amazon is the opportunity to transform an entire region. To actually be the tipping point for a place that is at a crossroads of staying great or becoming exceptional, seems Amazonian to me. Grit, drive and innovation are what’s making St. Louis one of the fastest growing startup cities in the country. Some of the same things that have made the combination of Amazon and Seattle great are what St. Louis is all about. From Anheuser Busch and Crown Candy Kitchen, to Square and Worldwide Technologies, St. Louis is the home of scrappy entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies who are all working together to transform this city into the great place it was meant to be. The people of St. Louis don’t quit. They keep reinventing and reshaping their skills to fit the new industries of the region, with a determination and work ethic you have to experience first-hand to fully appreciate. When you ask the millennials flooding our city why they’re here and what they love, they’ll tell you it’s the Austin or the Seattle of 10 years ago. It’s a place they can afford a loft downtown, be an entrepreneur and still have a great quality of life. They see it as a city on the verge of cultural and social justice transformations and a place where they can come to make a difference for future generations. In 2014 Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) came to St. Louis because we saw something special: Universities ripe to become the economic drivers of new business, a city ready to make the changes needed to foster a re-birth of innovation, and a collaborative spirit we hadn’t experienced anywhere else we’d looked. We took a chance and have never looked back. We currently house 270 companies and are adding 40,000 sf in May as our third expansion. Our clients cover a multitude of industries including biotech, IT, life science, manufacturing, and more. The talent being drawn from around the globe is impressive. Amazon HQ2 has the ability to join forces with a city on the verge of something amazing. I hope you will seriously consider a site visit to experience what we all get to live every day. It’s too hard to describe on CIC St. Louis — page 1 of 2 274    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS paper—you just have to see it for yourself. I would welcome the chance to answer any questions and/or host you at CIC at your convenience. All my best as you continue the search. Cheers, Kim Plank General Manager CIC St. Louis plank@cic.us 626-346-7453 (c) CIC St. Louis — page 2 of 2 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    275 Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative Co-Chair The Honorable Frank Klipsch Davenport, IA Effort of the Mayors along the River Co-Chair The Honorable Lionel Johnson St. Gabriel, LA Executive Committee The Honorable Sarah Strommen Ramsey, MN The Honorable Tim Kabat La Crosse, WI The Honorable Bob Gallagher Bettendorf, IA The Honorable Lyda Krewson St. Louis, MO America’s Inland Coast 2017 October 6, 2017 Amazon Office of Economic Development c/o Site Manager Golden Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Site Selection Team: It is with great enthusiasm that we support the candidacy of St. Louis, MO to be the site of Amazon’s second headquarters (HQ2). The Honorable Emeka Jackson-Hicks East St. Louis, IL The Honorable Jay Hollowell Helena-West Helena, AR The Honorable Jim Strickland Memphis, TN The Honorable Darryl Grennell Natchez, MS The Honorable Sharon Weston Broome Baton Rouge, LA The Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative is an association of 80 cities along America’s most important waterway. Generating nearly $500 billion in annual revenue and directly supporting 1.5 million jobs, the Mississippi River is essential to the U.S. economy; and is one of the largest provider of critical environmental services on the continent. Like the River itself, our largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas are big and think big. The aggregate gross metropolitan product for the cities along the Mississippi River is almost a half- trillion dollars linking the corridor to the global supply chain through the significant port infrastructure that moves product to and from the rest of the world. The City of St. Louis is one of the Mississippi River’s brightest jewels. This is made possible by the incentives and logistical advantages that are unique to the Mississippi River Valley such as: 1) an ample supply of fresh water delivering almost 80 billion gallons of fresh water to American manufacturing per day; 2) global supply chain positioning giving St. Louis the third busiest port in the nation’s inland waterway system; 3) using the River as a connector, a draw, the key to achieving resilience for the region. St. Louis treats its fresh water resources as an invaluable asset to powering growth. Indeed, environmental services are absolutely pivotal to sustainable economic development and St. Louis has been a leader in this work through such efforts as Project Clear and the creation of a sustainability platform for the region that extends beyond the City’s boundaries. Since St. Louis holds a key position in the global supply chain due to its place on the River, freight, connectivity, and access to the intermodal capacity of the nation and the world is key and achieved by regional freight endeavors designed to maximize logistical advantage. Furthermore, St. Louis has embraced the historical and cultural icon that the Mississippi River is. Turning back toward the waterway, St. Louis has ingeniously refocused on the River as a uniter instead of a divider. Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative — page 1 of 2 276    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS The Mississippi River Valley provides some of the most incredible recreational opportunities in the world. Tourism is the second-largest economy on the Mississippi River generating $244 billion in annual revenue. St. Louis has worked to bring the River experience into the heart of the city providing for trails, bike paths, and walkability that allows one to walk through the middle of downtown to the water’s edge unobstructed. One last attribute we would note is how the cities of the Mississippi River reinforce each other. If Amazon comes to the Corridor, it will be uniquely supported by a ten-state region of 124 cities linked by one River. Sincerely submitted, Lionel Johnson Mayor of St. Gabriel, LA MRCTI Co-Chair Colin Wellenkamp Executive Director Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative — page 2 of 2 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    277 Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Mr. Bezos, I am President and CEO of Cortex, the not-for-profit master developer of the Cortex Innovation Community. I am writing today to tell you that St. Louis is the right location for Amazon’s HQ2. Cortex was launched in 2002 by Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden and BJC HealthCare to commercialize regional corporate and academic research. Now a 200-acre district of over 350 companies and 4,300 employees, Cortex has grown exponentially, attracting west coast tech companies like Square, Uber, Pandora and Microsoft, as well as a presence of our regional Fortune companies: Express Scripts, Centene, Boeing, Nestle-Purina, Emerson and DuPont. We have also established 9 innovation centers and accelerators that combine affordable space with entrepreneurial support resources. As a result of our rapid growth and unique programming, Cortex has been cited by the Brookings Institute as an international model for urban innovation districts. Fundamentally, Cortex is an entrepreneurial platform that our established and startup companies can plug into to rapidly accelerate and deliver new technologies to the marketplace. It is an intentionally designed creative community that supports all technologies. Innovation-focused economic development projects like Cortex and Downtown T-REX have strengthened and revitalized St. Louis’ urban core by leveraging our nationally-ranked research universities, a low cost of living, strong communities of corporations and small businesses, committed civic leadership, and a cultural infrastructure of parks, museums, restaurant districts, and unique neighborhoods. Cortex Innovation Community — page 1 of 2 278    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS Cortex is one of nearly a hundred entrepreneur support organizations that accelerate companies, cultivate tech talent, mentor new businesses, promote equity and inclusion, or offer space to startups. Ours is a collaborative ecosystem; St. Louis’ tradition of mutual support is the reason the area is beginning to land at the top of national rankings of fastest-growing startup cities. It is the reason tech talent comes to and stays in the region. And it’s what HQ2 will have as a platform for future growth and engagement. We are ready and excited to welcome and partner with Amazon as together we launch the third decade of growing the St. Louis innovation community. Selecting St. Louis as the location for HQ2 gives Amazon the opportunity to play a major role in the revitalization of a beautiful, historic city that is centered in the heartland of our country. Sincerely, Dennis Lower President & CEO, Cortex Innovation Community Cortex Innovation Community — page 2 of 2 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    279 October 6, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon c/o Site Manager Golden 2121 7th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Mr. Bezos: I am enthusiastic about writing this letter of support for the St. Louis region’s efforts to attract Amazon to locate its second headquarters in our great city. I am positive that the St. Louis region offers the perfect location, community, and support for your remarkable company’s expansion strategy. As the President and Executive Director of the Technology Entrepreneur Center, (otherwise known as TREX), I see every day how the 200 technology-focused startup companies that we are incubating here in our facility are finding success, opportunities, and talent to ensure their own companies’ successes. St. Louis is a tech-focused region, with an unparalleled density of world-class universities that graduate thousands of developers, engineers, and logistics experts annually. The region is home to Scott Air Force Base, the logistics headquarters for the U.S. Air Force; the National Geospatial Agency’s western headquarters; World Wide Technology--the largest African- American owned company in the U.S.; and hundreds of technology-focused companies that are a product of the presence of these high-tech organizations and the region’s great universities. We have also become an attractor for thousands of entrepreneurs, working on a wide variety of innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, logistics, drone technologies, geospatial intelligence, financial technology and cybersecurity. The T-REX Innovation Center, located in downtown St. Louis, is a great T-REX Innovation Center example of the expanding innovative and entrepreneurial spirit in the 200+ Current Client region. Our Innovation and Acceleration Center is focused on helping Companies tech companies grow. And our organization is only one of several strong 400+ Members innovation communities situated in the St. Louis region. 3,452 Total Jobs Created $187 Million Annual Labor The innovation ecosystem is very strong in St. Louis because of our Income region’s great community, strong universities, (such as Washington $350.4 Million Annual University and Saint Louis University), and the exceptional talent that Economic Output can be found throughout the St. Louis area. The St. Louis region has been $101 Million Raised by Trecognized nationally and internationally for our strong innovation REX companies in 2016 community. In fact, just last week, Popular Mechanics called out St. Louis (again) as one of the best places in the country to start an innovative new company. As an extraordinarily successful disrupter in the traditional business space, I am certain that Amazon leadership recognizes the significance and opportunities associated with being part of an overall T-REX — page 1 of 2 280    HUSTLE ST. LOUIS community that is focused on innovation and on developing and retaining talent to ensure the long-term success of both large and small ground-breaking companies. That is St. Louis. Combine that drive with our region’s midwestern kindness and community-minded approach, and you have the context for great opportunity and great success. Prior to my current role, I headed research at Saint Louis University. When the University had faculty openings, national and international searches were conducted. New faculty who joined the University often stated that they had no intention of staying in St. Louis--that their new faculty roles with the University in St. Louis were only a step in their career journeys. Invariably, however, almost all the faculty we hired into these faculty appointments fell in love with St. Louis, with its wonderful neighborhoods, beautiful architecture, incredible restaurants, fantastic schools, and low cost of living. They said St. Louis is the best place to raise a family, a great location to access the beautiful outdoor spaces that cover Missouri and Illinois, and a community where people can make strong, long-lasting connections. As with any community, we work constantly to make ourselves even better, but we are honest about both our opportunities and the work we want to accomplish. We would be honored to have Amazon as part of our community, and would welcome you with open arms. At T-REX we would be honored to work with Amazon on technology initiatives and talent development needs. I am certain that Amazon would never regret choosing St. Louis as a home. With much gratitude for your consideration, Patty Hagen Patricia Hagen, PhD President/Executive Director Technology Entrepreneur Center, Inc./T-REX T-REX — page 2 of 2 RESPONSE TO RFP AMAZON HQ2    281 282 October 10, 2017 To whom it may concern, as someone who has had an operations headquarters in St Louis for the last 24 years, have been asked to give my personal assessment 8: support for locating Amazon's second headquarters in the St Louis area. For Panera Bread. St. Louis has been a good 3: nurturing environment from our beginning 8: continuing to the present day, thus helping to facilitate our growth. The consistent support we received from the St. Louis consumer 3a a loyal pool of employees 8: staff played an important role in the foundation ofour early success. That support, coupled with the region's extremely favorable cost of living structure, made an easy choice of maintaining our operations headquarters in St Louis. Here are a few good examples of bene?ts that the region has to offer: relatively low payroll costs which helped us maintain our costs high quality and loyal workforce great highway system excellent airport capacity 8: access ample 3: affordable housing access to higher education, offered by many of the local universities low cost of energy lower cost of gasoline the central location has made St. Louis an ideal place for one of our two headquarters The welcoming business climate and culture was accessible 8t noticeable to us from day one. The breadth and scope ofthis business friendly environment facilitated our expansion from a single bakeryjcaf? in 198'? to a network of more than 2,900 bakery} cafes throughout the country. I wholeheartedly support 3i recommend that Amazon locate its second Headquarters in the St. Louis area. Sincerely yours, Ron Shaich Founder, Chairman CEO Three Charles River Place. 53 Kendrick Street. Needham, Massac huselts 024915. phone; Ian; '33] .milj?'ll's HUSTLE Panera Bread pagel oil I ST. LOUIS