Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in St. Louis as a leading authority on online marketing, technology (including ‘big data’ and predictive analytics) and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the St. Louis Convention Center on Convention Plaza, the Drury Inn & Suites Convention Center St. Louis on North Broadway, the Mayfair Wyndham Historic Hotel on Saint Charles Street or some other convention space in St. Louis, Missouri, Patrick will deliver the buzz and energy you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his #1 objective is to leave attendees excited, inspired and energized to take action and see tangible results.
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St. Louis has many conference facilities, including:
- America’s Center Convention Complex on Convention Plaza
- Drury Inn & Suites Convention Center on North Broadway
- Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel on Washington Avenue
- Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch on Chestnut Street
- Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark on South Broadway
- Other meeting spaces in Clayton, Granite City and Jennings
General Information about St. Louis, Missouri, for Meeting Planners
If you’re planning a conference or important business meeting in the splendid city of Saint Louis, Missouri, glance over this general information first: Saint Louis is frequently called the “Gateway to the West,” and has, as its primary landmark, the famous Gateway Arch, an icon which effectively identifies the city. Saint Louis has a history steeped in both the Blues and westward expansion. Home to several major corporate offices, including those of Monsanto, Emerson Electric and Anheuser-Bush, Saint Louis also hosts three famous sports teams. The majestic Mississippi River, which divides Missouri and Illinois, frames Saint Louis’ eastern border. Here is Patrick’s economic forecast for America.
2014 Business Conventions in St. Louis, Missouri
Dozens of business conferences will be taking place in St. Louis during 2014. The Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel on Washington Avenue will play host to the 2014 ACF Central Regional Conference, being organized by the American Culinary Federation in March. The Annual Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages will be held at the Hilton St. Louis Ballpark on South Broadway in March. It is being organized by Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. The Annual Gateway to Innovation Conference will be held in April at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. It is being hosted by Executive Function Management Inc. The American Society for Nondestructive Testing is hosting the Nde Aerospace Materials and Structures at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown St. Louis in May.
2013 Business Conferences in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis in Missouri will bring hundreds of conventions and meetings in 2013. One of the largest conferences taking place in the city is the LERA 65th Annual Meeting hosted by the Labor and Employment Relations Association, which will take place at St. Louis Crowne Plaza Hotel in June. Also, CHARACTERplus is celebrating their 19th Annual National Character Education Conference ‘No matter how you slice it, character education is the core’ at St. Charles Convention Center in June. More so, the National Council for the Social Studies is hosting their 2013 Annual Conference in Cervantes Convention Center at America’s Center Headquarters Hotel in November.
Speaking Opportunities for Aspiring Speakers in St. Louis
St. Louis Toastmasters clubs are a great place for Missouri aspiring speakers to practice their craft. Open Line Toastmasters meets at AT&T on Chestnut Street (Tuesday at 11:45 AM), F.R.B. Club meets at Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis on Locust Street (Thursday at 12:00 PM), MAC Toastmasters Club meets at Missouri Athletic Club on Washington Avenue (Wednesday at 5:30 PM) and Primary Conversations meets at Harris Stowe State University Library on Laclede Avenue (Tuesday at 6:00 PM).
St. Louis Food Choices for Convention Attendees
Put aside enough time during your business conference or convention to enjoy some of the finest restaurants in delightful Saint Louis, Missouri. No trip to this southern city would be complete without trying the local barbecue, and Pappy’s Smokehouse in Midtown is rumored to have some of the very best. Get a load of those succulent ribs and homemade Sweet Baby Jane barbecue sauce! Bogart’s Smokehouse is a sure bet in downtown Saint Louis, offering up juicy, smoky BBQ sandwiches perfect for a great business lunch. For superb French cuisine such as the house Beef Bourguignon, make dinner reservations at the Brasserie by Niche. A perfect food-lover’s experience!
St. Louis Attractions for Conference Delegates
Saint Louis, Missouri offers some wonderful tourist attractions and landmarks to see during your business trip to the city. The Missouri Botanical Garden is a never-miss favorite that offers not only world-class gardens over nearly 80 sprawling acres, but also a gift shop, café, and visitor’s center. The renowned St. Louis Zoo will occupy a whole day if you let it, and will send you home with unforgettable memories. Most tourists insist that the brewery tour offered by Anheuser Busch is one that cannot be missed. See the world-renowned Clydesdale stables and taste the world-famous beer!
