who we are
The St. Louis Mosaic Project was launched in 2012 in response to an economic impact report, outlining St. Louis to be lagging in immigrant growth as well as highlighting the economic benefits of increasing its foreign-born population. The Mosaic Project is a regional initiative that is professionally managed by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, World Trade Center-St. Louis and a 32-Steering member Steering committee.
Our goals
To transform St. Louis into one of the fastest growing major metropolitan area for immigration by 2025, to design and support regional attraction strategies and to promote regional prosperity through immigration and innovation.
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Engage business leaders to hire more international talent
Attract and support international students for earlier and deeper integration into the St. Louis community.
Dispel myths about immigration and reinforce a community culture of inclusion and welcoming.
Engage local and federal government leaders to reduce barriers for foreign workers and their families.
Recruit residents to promote the Mosaic Project.
Connect immigrant entrepreneurs to resources to start and grow their small businesses.
Collaborate with area colleges and universities to educate international students about working in St. Louis after graduation.
Our Programs
immigrants are:
60%
more likely to start a business
130%
more likely to have an advanced degree
44%
more likely to be college educated
3X
more likely to be high skillled
25%
higher wage than the average American born
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What has the Mosaic Project accomplished? ​
The Mosaic Project is a regional initiative that is professionally managed by St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, World Trade Center St. Louis and a 32-Steering member Steering committee.
