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St. Louis Area Chambers 2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast
October 22, 2024 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Description
Chambers of commerce will gather Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the 2024 St. Louis Area Chambers Economic Outlook Breakfast, an annual event that brings together members from across the 15-county metro.
“After the overwhelming success of last year’s event, we anticipate this year’s breakfast will bring together more chambers than ever before,” said Margaret Onken, Chief Engagement Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., an underwriting partner for the event. “Individual membership in a local chamber is more powerful and more impactful when the business community works together to help shape the trajectory of our economy.”
The breakfast will take place at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8 – 9:30 a.m. Save the date — registration will open in July.
Keynote Speaker:
Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
As executive vice president, chief policy officer, and head of strategic advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Neil Bradley is responsible for the organization’s overall advocacy efforts. In addition to managing policy development for the Chamber, Bradley oversees its government affairs activities, political program, and relations with other business organizations.
At the Chamber, Bradley has led the national discussion on hundreds of high-profile policy issues, influencing legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. He frequently appears on broadcast and cable news networks to present the business community’s priorities.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Bradley spent nearly 20 years working in the House of Representatives, including 11 years working for the House Republican leadership. He served as deputy chief of staff for then-Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA) where he developed the legislative agenda for House Republicans, oversaw policy formulation in the leader’s office, and coordinated committee activity in the House. Bradley held the same position for Eric Cantor (VA) during his tenure as majority leader. Before that, he was policy director for House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (MO).
After leaving Capitol Hill, Bradley founded Chartwell Policy Solutions, LLC, a research, analysis, and advisory firm focused on public policy issues.
While working on Capitol Hill, Bradley was regularly named to Roll Call’s list of 50 top congressional staffers. The Hill recognized Bradley on its list of top lobbyists, and the Washingtonian magazine listed him as one of the Most Influential People in Washington.
Bradley serves on numerous boards, including the advisory board for the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University; the board of the Convergence Center for Policy Resolution; and the board for the Center for International Private Enterprise, where he is president and permanent secretary.
Bradley, a graduate of Georgetown University, resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his wife, Kiki, and their son, Peter. He is a native of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Participating Chambers
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce
Afghan Chamber of Commerce
Arnold Chamber of Commerce
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Clayton Chamber of Commerce
Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce
Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis
Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce
O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce (MO)
Riverbend Growth Association
Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Illinois Trade and Investment Council (SWITIC)
As executive vice president, chief policy officer, and head of strategic advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Neil Bradley is responsible for the organization’s overall advocacy efforts. In addition to managing policy development for the Chamber, Bradley oversees its government affairs activities, political program, and relations with other business organizations.