How does St. Louis rank in terms of recruiting excellent talent?
Hayes: Recruiting in St. Louis is very competitive. There is a great workforce in this city. As one would expect, the most desirable candidates are recruited heavily. Grieman: We do well in recruiting talent from the Midwest, but not as well on the East and West coasts. We are a flyover city, but once we get people to visit, they love it. What attracts talent to the region? Grieman: Certainly quality of life and the cost of living. Four seasons doesn’t hurt either. Despite people complaining about Highway 40, this town is easy to get around in. There are great restaurants, arts, the Zoo, the Botanical Garden, symphony, healthcare systems and universities. People who grew up here don’t understand what a gem of a city we have. Nussbaum: The biotech and other areas where we’ve invested money to expand, such as incubators. It’s also the feel of the city and the Midwest, which is like a big town with fair housing prices. Mason: St. Louis is home to some major, worldwide corporations such as
