COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Upcoming events
Our Community Calendar is for sharing our member organizations’ events and other events that are related to place-based community building and community development.
If you’re interested in posting your event on our community calendar, please fill out the form below.
Delmar Main Street: Levitt VIBE Concert Series
The Levitt VIBE STL Music Series -brought to you by Delmar Main Street - is a series of FREE CONCERTS - fun for the entire family.
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 3pm - 7pm from May thru September, grab your blankets, chairs & picnic baskets and join us on the lawn at Phillip Lucier Park in the Skinker Debaliviere neighborhood.
Housing Credit Connect
Join NCSHA in celebrating 40 years of the Housing Credit, the most successful affordable rental housing production program in U.S. history.
On this historic anniversary, we’re headed to beautiful St. Louis June 2 – 5 with an expanded program and more networking than ever before. Make plans NOW to be a part of the most important industry event of the year as we convene Housing Credit industry professionals for unparalleled networking and education — and our largest annual exhibition of affordable housing products and services.
Online registration has closed.
Walk-up registrations are welcome June 2 – 5; a $100 processing fee applies.
During interactive roundtables and panel discussions, Housing Credit experts explore hot topics and new strategies in affordable housing development, finance, management, and compliance. Those discussions continue in the Marketplace — the event’s popular networking hub — where you’ll learn about the industry’s newest services and products.
Who Attends
As an attendee, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with affordable housing leaders from around the country: executive directors and senior staff of the Housing Credit allocating agencies, federal agency officials, multifamily developers, lenders, syndicators, investors, tax advisors, asset managers, nonprofit leaders, compliance experts, property managers, and service providers.
Rebuilding Together: Hello Summer!
Hello Summer!
On Friday June 5, 2026, Rebuilders from around St. Louis will come together to celebrate Rebuilding Together St. Louis! This year's event will feature our annual Rebuilder award, honoring our ten-year partnership with the St. Louis REALTORS.
The event will also include a silent auction, Fund-A-Need auction, fun games, and inspirational stories about the impact of our work. It's a great way to start your weekend and kick off your summer!
Proceeds from the Rebuilder Celebration will support our free home repair services for older adult and Veteran homeowners in St. Louis.
Tickets and sponsorships are available now!
Freight Week STL 2026
Purpose
FreightWeekSTL showcases the St. Louis region’s role as a national freight and logistics powerhouse. The event convenes public, private, and civic leaders to explore innovations, infrastructure investments, and workforce strategies that strengthen the region’s economic competitiveness.
What the Event Covers
Supply Chain Innovation: Trends shaping global movement of goods and how St. Louis is adapting.
Multimodal Connectivity: Deep dives into the region’s river, rail, road, and air assets.
Infrastructure Investment: Updates on major projects improving freight mobility and capacity.
Technology & Automation: Sessions on autonomous rail, digital logistics, and emerging tools.
Workforce Development: Strategies to build and retain a strong freight and logistics workforce.
Industry Partnerships: Collaboration models that accelerate regional growth.
Who Should Attend
Economic development professionals
Community development leaders
Transportation, logistics, and supply chain practitioners
Real estate and site‑selection professionals
Elected officials and civic leaders
Philanthropic and corporate partners interested in regional competitiveness
Why It Matters for St. Louis
Positions the region as a global freight hub with unmatched multimodal advantages.
Highlights investments that support job creation, business attraction, and neighborhood revitalization.
Strengthens cross‑sector collaboration essential for long‑term economic resilience.
Provides insights that help local organizations align their work with regional growth strategies.
Key Takeaways for CBN & Community Development
Freight infrastructure directly influences housing, workforce access, and neighborhood opportunity.
Understanding freight trends helps CBN advocate for equitable, community‑centered development tied to regional economic drivers.
The event offers relationship‑building opportunities with partners who shape land use, investment, and redevelopment decisions.
Great Rivers Greenway: St. Vincent Greenway Nature and History Tour
Great Rivers Greenway is hosting a St. Vincent Greenway Nature and History Tour at St. Vincent County Park on Monday, June 9, 2026.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, June 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
Location: St. Vincent Community Center (outside), 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
Activity: A 2-mile guided walking tour to learn about nature, culture, and local history.
Cost & Registration: The event is free, but pre-registration is required.
You can register and find full details on the Great Rivers Greenway Events Calendar.
USI: Investing in Place, Investing in People Series
Mixed-Income Communities: Opportunities, Tensions, and the Future of Place-Based Investment
Part 4 of 4: Investing in Place, Investing in People series
Mixed-income communities have long been positioned as a transformative strategy for neighborhood revitalization, promising economic assimilation, improved outcomes, and shared prosperity. From the early redevelopment efforts under HOPE VI to the broader systems-based approach of Choice Neighborhoods, billions of public and private dollars have been invested in reshaping distressed neighborhoods into communities of opportunity.
But do mixed-income communities truly deliver on their promise?
This forward-looking webinar confronts both the potential and the complexity of mixed-income development. We will explore what decades of research tell us about economic mobility, social cohesion, displacement, and long-term neighborhood outcomes. Just as importantly, we will examine the tensions that continue to shape this work.
Through a candid, evidence-informed conversation, our curated panel of practitioners and researchers will unpack what must change in policy, financing, and community engagement to ensure mixed-income communities work for everyone, not just in theory, but in practice.
What You’ll Learn
By participating in this webinar, you will:
Understand the evidence base behind mixed-income strategies including what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Examine the social and economic dynamics that influence outcomes for original residents and new arrivals alike.
Explore strategies to prevent displacement and protect long-term affordability.
Learn practical approaches to foster authentic community building, shared governance, and resident voice.
Consider the future of place-based investment, including how mixed-income models must evolve to address today’s economic realities.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
Housing authority executives and staff
Affordable housing developers and investors
Community development corporations (CDCs)
City and county housing and planning officials
Philanthropic leaders and impact funders
Researchers and policy analysts
Community organizers and resident leaders
Financial institutions engaged in community investment
Whether you are designing, financing, managing, or studying mixed-income communities, this session will provide clear-eyed insight and actionable strategies to strengthen outcomes and advance community centered transformation.
Green Living Festival
Annual Green Living Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2026
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Help your family, friends, and coworkers live green! The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival is back refreshed and ready to provide you with sustainable solutions. Join experts at the Garden for a full day of active learning, exploring and engaging in ideas for taking action in your everyday life.
Hosted by Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center, the festival lets visitors explore the links between sustainability and a healthy environment. Our experts offer tips to make your lifestyle, workplace, community and residence greener.
Event highlights will include:
Family-friendly Activities
Educational Workshops
Tree Canopy Climb
DIY Projects for Home
Yoga
Music, Fun and Prizes!
The Green Living Festival is a FREE event—included with general Garden admission. On Saturdays, St. Louis City and County residents get FREE admission until noon.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COMING SOON!
STL REALTORS: Can We Talk? Session 2
July 16, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Can We Talk? Session 2
StL REALTORS Conference Center
12777 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Register Here
Kranzberg Arts Foundation: MATI @ UMSL Grand Center
MATI Festival and Conference returns to Grand Center Arts District July 17–19, featuring 100-plus national, regional, and St. Louis-based performances across indoor and outdoor stages. Take Kranzberg Arts Foundation's short quiz about the festival and be entered to win FOUR WEEKEND PASSES, a $400 value! Plus, everyone who enters will receive a discount on tickets (restrictions apply).
Creating Whole Communities Research Grants Information Session
Virtual Event
May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
About
The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.
Register for the Information Session to learn more about the grant opportunities and requirements and have your questions answered.
CWC Research Grants Information Session:
Thursday, May 21st at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please register by completing the form below.
Zoom details will be sent upon registration.
Relationship Building Grant
This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to a trustworthy partnership, long-term collaboration, and achievement of community-desired goals. A partnership with local organizations and/or leaders is a required component of this grant application. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships.
Research and Implementation Grant
This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Faculty must demonstrate partnership with local organizations and/or leaders as a component of this grant application. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships.
Questions? Contact Tasnim Haq at tfhktb@umsl.edu
Park Central Gala
PCD 2026 GALA HONOREES
Otis Williams
St. Louis Development Corp.
St. Louis Impact AwardMonica Campbell
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Business Impact AwardMiranda Jones
Little Bit Foundation
Community Impact AwardReyna Spencer
Ameren
Community Impact AwardTonnie Glispie-Smith
West End Neighborhood
Resident Impact Award
Dutchtown STL: Develop Dutchtown - Q2 Business Networking Afterhours
Develop Dutchtown: Q2 Business Networking Afterhours is now Tuesday, May 19 at Intertwine Wine Bar!
Small developers and hopeful owner-occupants, this one is for you!
Historic Tax Credits, Neighborhood Preservation Act Credits, and other small developer tools presented by people who have actually used them in Dutchtown!
St. Louis Artworks: Upward Spiral Weekend Kick-Off
Upward Spiral is an art project that brings St. Louis together after the tornado by building 26 Little Free Libraries honoring the impacted communities. At these workshops, you’ll create a tile that becomes part of the public art installation!
SJHI Homeowner Readiness Academy
This free homebuyer education program is sponsored by St. Joseph Housing Initiative and helps participants begin a journey of preparation towards a goal of achieving homeownership. SJHI holds multiple series per year, in our north and south city neighborhoods, and holds series in both English and Spanish. Each HRA series includes 4 classes, which currently include:
Creating Your Spending Plan
Understanding Credit/Using Credit Cards Wisely
The Homebuying Process
Home Maintenance/Being a Good Neighbor
*All SJHI Homebuyers are required to attend SJHI’s Homeowner Readiness Academy should they choose to purchase an SJHI home
Delmar Main Street: Levitt VIBE STL MOTHER’S DAY Concert
Don't miss the first Levitt VIBE STL Music Concert - starting Mothers Day. Give the gift of music! Register free:
North County Inc. 49th Annual Leadership Breakfast
Consider supporting North County's largest event, which celebrates the great accomplishments of other organizations and people who are making a difference in our community. North County Inc.'s 49th Annual Leadership Breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport. Reservations are required for this event. At the Breakfast, we will present awards to individuals who have shown a strong commitment to the North St. Louis County region through their business, civic, and/or humanitarian acts. We need your help identifying these key individuals, businesses, and organizations. Submit a nomination by Monday, March 2, 2026. Visit our website for more information.
Event Website: https://northstlouiscounty.com/events/leadership-breakfast-2026/
GRG & BNCDC: Spring Avenue Block Party!
Please join BGNCDC for a block party and preview of Brickline Greenway on Spring Avenue!
All event info: https://greatriversgreenway.org/events/brickline-greenway-spring-avenue/
Friday, May 1, 2026
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
620 North Spring Avenue (Spring Church)
Rain location: 3750 Washington Ave. (Contemporary Art Museum)
Part of Grand Center’s First Fridays, enjoy free music, food, activities and information on construction coming up! Learn about the newest expansion of the Brickline Greenway along Spring Ave. from Page Ave. to Lindell Blvd., tying together numerous arts, education, and community destinations throughout Grand Center Arts District and the surrounding neighborhoods. This segment will go into construction this fall.
Are you part of a neighboring organization that would like to host an interactive activity or performance at this event? Click here to register.
Activities already planned include:
• Button making with designs from teen artists from the Contemporary Art Museum’s New Art in the Neighborhood
• Youth performance by St. Louis Story Stitchers
• Friendship-bracelet making with Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Free snacks from BoCo Boba Tea
• Games, crafts, info and giveaways from many Grand Center institutions
• Cardinal Ritter’s band performance
• And more to come…
Hope to see you there! Please help us spread the word, forward this info and share freely.
Chronicles of Philanthropy: 5 Easy Ways to Show Impact - $69
April 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm CST
Leadership Webinar from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET
Early bird price of $69 ends on April 2, 2026 at midnight ET.
Nonprofits collect valuable data about their work — but turning that information into visuals that clearly communicate results can still be a challenge.
In this 75-minute webinar, you’ll learn how to turn your organization’s data into clear charts and visuals that make your impact easier to understand.
Our expert guest will walk through:
Foundational principles for communicating impact through data
Simple chart techniques that strengthen storytelling
Newer chart types that expand how nonprofits present results
Many of these visuals can be created using tools you likely already have, including Excel or Google Sheets.
Interested in more on-demand trainings this year? Premium Members get full access to our on-demand library, plus exclusive insights to strengthen your fundraising and leadership strategies.
This session qualifies for 1.25 CFRE credits.
Our webinars include live captioning and ASL interpretation. To request other accommodations, please email events@philanthropy.com or call 571-540-8070.
Dutchtown South: Virginia Avenue Spring Fling Block Party!
Join Dutchtown Main Streets for our 5th Annual Virginia Avenue Spring Fling! Come out and celebrate springtime with a good old South Side block party!
FREE barbecue and snacks!
FREE drinks! (for kids and adults )
FREE kids' activities!
FREE live DJ all day!
FREE community resources!
FREE great times with your neighbors!
Everyone is welcome!
Dutchtown Common, our new space for neighbors at Virginia and Liberty, has come a long way in the last year. Come see what we've done and what else is planned!
Make sure to check out the other activity along this up-and-coming stretch of Virginia Avenue. Enjoy Dutchtown in full bloom!
The Virginia Avenue Spring Fling is presented by Dutchtown Main Streets—we're building a vibrant and thriving Dutchtown for everyone!
Chronicles of Philanthropy: How to Secure General Operating Support Amid Tight Competition - $79
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Organized by COP Zoom
$69.00 - $89.00
In times of tighter budgets, economic uncertainty, and growing needs for services, nonprofits urgently need the security that general operating support provides. More than 75 percent of charities saw higher demand for their programs during the past year, but fewer than half expanded their operating budgets, one study finds.
Yet, as the need for unrestricted funding increases, so does the competition. How can you best position your organization to secure general operating support in 2026 and improve your odds of success?
Join this 75-minute webinar to learn from the head of a foundation that has tripled this form of support in recent years and the top fundraiser at a nonprofit that brings in nearly three-quarters of its fundraising revenue from unrestricted gifts.
They’ll explain key ways to ensure your organization is well-prepared to seek general operating support — and how to frame your request when you’re ready. You’ll also learn how to nurture the type of donor relationships that lead to flexible funding, tell a holistic story about your work to inspire this form of support, and help donors understand your organization’s impact before seeing your application.
Plus, you’ll get insider tips for how to craft a proposal that stands out and instills confidence in grant makers, even if your organization is struggling financially.
You’ll learn how to:
• Build trust with funders to lay the groundwork for general operating support
• Make a strong case for flexible funding in proposals and donor conversations
• Show how investing in your whole organization leads to long-term impact
To register on behalf of another person, to register a group, or for international registrations, please contact copevents@philanthropy.com (recommended) or call 1-571-540-8070 and include the name of the webinar, billing address, and attendee information.
Speakers
Kim Van Horn
CEO
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
Alexander Justice Moore
Chief Development Officer
D.C. Central Kitchen
Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Your event organizer
COP Zoom
Chronicle of Philanthropy
(Business is not registered)
1255 23rd Street NW Ste 700, Washington, Washington DC 20037-1125 US
571-540-8070
copevents@philanthopy.com
IWFDN: Annunciation Grant Cycle Webinar
Formerly named the “General Grant Cycle,” our annual Annunciation Grants have been renamed in honor of the feast day of our sponsoring congregation, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The Annunciation celebrates God’s incarnation in the world through Jesus.
The Incarnate Word Foundation is committed to catalyzing collaboration and building relationships by supporting organizations that serve the most vulnerable in our community.
We prioritize partnerships with organizations that align with our values, demonstrate significant community engagement, and approach their work with innovative and strategic thinking.
2026 Timeline
April 23
Grant orientation webinar via Zoom. Grant Cycle opens with the Letter of Intent (LOI).
GRG & BNCDC: Brickline Greenway Market street Opening Celebration!
Please join us for the grand opening of Brickline Greenway on Market Street!
Community Celebration:
Monday, April 13th 4:30-6:30pm
Market & Compton on Harris-Stowe State University campus
Program: 5:30-6pm
Project page: https://greatriversgreenway.org/market-street-22nd-to-compton/
Enjoy free food, music, fun activities, performances by students and your brand new greenway!
Running along Market St. between Compton Ave. and 22nd St., this extends Damon Davis’ Pillars of the Valley commemorating Mill Creek Valley to a mile-long art installation, plus a new mural from St. Louis ArtWorks teens honoring the St. Louis Stars world champion baseball team, native plants, amenities along the way, and a new and improved street, too.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you and we hope you’ll forward this to your communities, colleagues, family and friends!
RSVPs are not necessary, but feel free to let me know if you are planning to attend J
DeSales: Dine Out for Shendandoah
Give back while you dine! Join us tomorrow, April 1st, as local favorites in Fox Park & Tower Grove East come together to support Shenandoah Elementary—donating a portion of their proceeds to the school. It’s a delicious way to support the community!
Dine Out Partners:
Riley's Pub
Buzz's Hawaiian Grill
Tick Tock Tavern
Crafted.
Little Fox
Lona's Lil Eats
Press Pizza and Pasta
See the full map here: bit.ly/dineout4shenandoah
Engage Corporate Employees and Strengthen Partnerships - $89
UPCOMING LIVE TRAININGS
Engage Corporate Employees and Strengthen Partnerships
March 26, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET (1 PM CST)
Learn how to design a communications plan that strengthens donor understanding, highlights impact, and supports your fundraising goals.
Strong corporate partnerships require more than enthusiasm. They require alignment, clarity, and mutual value.
This session features two executives who have built and sustained corporate relationships in competitive environments.
Together, they’ll share what is resonating with companies today and how nonprofits can structure partnerships that are both strategic and sustainable.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Securing Major Gifts: What’s Working Now
May 7, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET
Qualifies for 1.25 CFRE credits.
Major donors are changing how they give. Tax law changes and economic uncertainty are shaping how many wealthy donors approach philanthropy right now. Some are delaying gifts. Others are asking different questions before they commit.
Fundraisers working closely with these donors are adapting their strategies in real time. Join this Chronicle webinar to hear how major-gift fundraisers are navigating today’s challenges — and what’s working now to keep donors engaged.
Go South Side!
Join Dutchtown Main Streets, Dutchtown South Community Corporation, and St. Joseph Housing Initiative for their sixth annual South Side homeownership event!
Go South Side! brings together a wealth of information, people, resources, and opportunities for first-time homebuyers, low- and moderate-income buyers, renters, and anyone else looking to put down roots in South Side neighborhoods including Dutchtown, Gravois Park, Mount Pleasant, and Marine Villa.
St. Mary's High School hosts this FREE event, where you can:
• Find out how you can afford to buy a home (you might be closer than you think!)
• Learn about special financing programs and other resources for first-time, low-income, and moderate-income buyers
• Meet banks, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and other real estate professionals
• Connect with homeownership education opportunities and housing resources
• Enjoy free food and drinks from some of our favorite South Side eateries and unique South Side-themed giveaways
• Get to know neighbors and community organizations ready to welcome you to your new South Side home!
Free child care is available. Find more details at dutchtownstl.org/gosouthside
Still accepting sponsorships! Contact us at info@dutchtownstl.org for details on how you can show your support for homeownership in South St. Louis!
FORWARD on Attainable Housing: From Ideas to Delivery
Attainable housing doesn’t move forward by talking — it moves forward when people build.
On Wednesday, March 25 (7:30–9:30 AM), Construction Forum convenes a working conversation about what it actually takes to deliver attainable housing today — financially, technologically, and at the neighborhood level
This isn’t theory. It’s practice.
We will gather at First Unitarian Church of St. Louis (5007 Waterman Blvd.) — a historic institution rooted in social justice and located directly in the tornado’s path. The setting underscores the point: attainable housing is not abstract policy. It is a current, local construction challenge tied to recovery, resilience, and long-term neighborhood stability.
DATE/TIME
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
7:30AM - 9:30AM
LOCATION
First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
(at the corner of Waterman & Kingshighway)
5007 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
The program is free. Registration is required.
If you care about the future of the built environment — and your role in shaping it — I hope you’ll join us.
Beyond Housing: 50th Anniversary Celebration Event
One night. One room. Fifty years of good.
Beyond Housing’s 50th Anniversary Celebration brings together people who care deeply about St. Louis—and what comes next.
• March 21, The Factory at The District
• Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/rias50Ycslr
Nonprofit Sustainability Series: Beginning a Fundraising Plan That Works!
Join the Community Impact Network for the launch of their ‘Nonprofit Sustainability Series beginning a Fundraising Plan That Works! This interactive session will provide your organization with a customizable annual development plan template and practical strategies to strengthen fundraising performance. Together, explore how meaningful metrics can guide smarter decision-making and support long-term sustainability.
Please RSVP with the link below; space is limited for in-person attendance.
MGBC: Future of Sustainable Development - Fighting Clawbacks with Creative Financing
Join us for a joint program with CREW-St. Louis and U.S. Green Building Council to for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of sustainable development and green building.
When
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 @ 8:00 - 10:00 am
Where
CannonDesign
1100 Clark Ave | St. Louis, MO 63102
Description
Explore what qualifies as “green building,” the latest policy updates and industry trends, and discover creative design and financing strategies that make these projects achievable and future-ready. Learn how tools like PACE and the remaining IRA incentives can help you build a strong financial stack for sustainability initiatives, and gain insights from real-world case studies that demonstrate success in action.
Admission
$25.00 for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Members and Students
$50.00 for non-members
Continuing Education
To be submitted for 1 AIA Learning Unit. Eligible for self-reporting for 1 GBCI CE.
Speakers
Sheri Brezinka, Regional Director, USGBC
Monte Hilleman, Vice President of Environmental Resiliency, Compliance & Investment, Sustainability Investment Group
Ashley Langfeld, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Sustainability Investment Group
Justin Struttmann, Chief Operating Officer, St. Louis Public Library
Also…
Green Building Break - Leveraging Existing Buildings with the CARE Tool
Join us for an introduction to the CARE (Carbon Avoided Retrofit Estimator) Tool with architect James Roseberry of Trivers and learn how CARE can be used to estimate the carbon impact of your projects and compare the carbon impact of different design decisions.
Other Upcoming Events
Building Energy Exchange St. Louis & City of St. Louis - Shaping the Next Phase of BEPS: Cycle 2 Targets & Implementation
Friday, February 27 @ 10:00 am
1520 Market Street
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour @ Schlafly Tap Room
Thursday, March 5 @ 4:30 pm
Schlafly Tap Room
Friday, March 27 @ 8:00 am
Guarantee Electrical
City of St. Louis & Building Exchange STL: BEPS Update Meetings
The City of St. Louis invites the public to attend an informational session on the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) program.
Speaker Malachi Rein, Director of Building Energy Exchange St. Louis will reflect on the outcomes of the first BEPS compliance cycle and provide an overview of expectations for Cycle 2.
YMCA of O’Fallon Park Rec Complex
4343 West Florissant Avenue
The sessions are open to building owners, property managers, professionals and community members interested in building energy performance and compliance requirements. Everyone is welcome. Come learn, ask questions and be part of shaping St. Louis’ building energy future.
STL Vacancy Collaborative: From Vacancy to Vibrancy Webinar
Vacancy to Vibrancy Small Grants Program Webinar
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 6PM
The 2026 Vacancy to Vibrancy Small Grants Program opens on February 26, and there is a launch-day webinar to help you begin your application with clarity and confidence! The program provides grants of $1,500 to $5,000 for vacant lot beautification and activation in St. Louis City. The program supports resident-led greenspace projects that strengthen neighborhoods through creative land reuse. Learn more: www.stlvacancy.com
Trailnet: Beers with Engineers
Beers with Engineers: How Meaningful Public Involvement Builds Better Projects presented by Great River Engineering
Trailnet invites you to Beers with Engineers: How Meaningful Public Involvement Builds Better Projects, an event crafted specifically for engineers, planners, landscape architects, designers, and development professionals with a passion for transportation! Taking place on Thursday, Feb. 19 at UMSL at Grand Center, Beers with Engineers will include an engaging panel, collaborative activities, networking, snacks, and — you guessed it — local beer and other beverages. The focus this year is the use of public involvement to develop more effective projects.
This event is hosted by Trailnet with support from Great River Engineering, Engineering Design Source, Inc., and the Missouri Foundation for Health. Beer and root beer have been donated by Perennial Ales and Fitz's Root Beer.
Are you an engineer, planner, landscape architect, designer, or development professional? This event is a Professional Development Hour (PDH) opportunity.
UMSL at Grand Center, 3651 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63108
What to Expect
Beers with Engineers seeks to equip transportation professionals with the tools and connections that they need to thrive. Spend the afternoon with fellow engineers, planners, landscape architects, designers, and development professionals while discussing public involvement. Hear from Tom Blair (District Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation), Jacque Knight (Project Manager at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly), and Chris Beard (Vice President of Transportation for Lochmueller Group) as they discuss their own experiences with public involvement. Participate in activities that can be utilized in your own work, network with your peers, and enjoy refreshing beverages.
Schedule
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. - Welcome and introductions
3:45 to 4:30 p.m. - Panel discussion with
Tom Blair, District Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation
Jacque Knight, Project Manager at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Chris Beard, Vice President of Transportation for Lochmueller Group
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. - Interactive activity
5:15 to 6 p.m. - Networking
Food and Drink
We will have beer and root beer for attendees, as well as appetizers. Vegetarian options will be available.
Transit
-Bike Parking- A bike rack is available on the south side of the building, off of Olive St.
-Transit- UMSL at Grand Center is a short walk from the Grand @ Lindell bus stop (Routes 70 and 97).
-Parking- On-street paid parking is available on Olive St., as well as nearby paid lots and garages.
For accommodations and accessibility information, please contact Allie Reed, Program Manager, at allie@trailnet.org, or call Trailnet at (314) 455-6329.
NCI: State of North County Luncheon - $35
NCI: State of North County Luncheon
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 11AM
Catering To You - Venue & Catering (12775 New Halls Ferry Rd.)
Get the inside scoop on the priorities and challenges impacting North St. Louis County. This event brings together the leaders who are moving our community forward. Be part of the conversation. See you there!
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT
Members of the Community Builders Network are invited to submit events, workshops, and programs to be featured on our Community Calendar. This is a great way to promote your work, connect with the community, and keep the broader St. Louis community informed about opportunities for engagement.