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From Sheffield, England to St. Louis: Why AMIC Matters Now
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St. Louis has no shortage of economic-development projects. The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis is different because it is not primarily about real estate, incentives or even job creation. It is about whether the region can retain the industrial capabilities needed to compete in the next generation of advanced manufacturing. That question is…
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Britain’s Next Jet Trainer Could Strengthen Missouri’s Place in Allied Air Power
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I recently had the privilege of writing an opinion piece for the St. Louis Business Journal about an opportunity that sits at the intersection of two subjects that are especially important to me: the growing relationship between Missouri and the United Kingdom, and St. Louis’ extraordinary role in military aviation. Britain is preparing for…
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Missouri’s New Eagle: Why the F-15E Mission at Whiteman Strengthens America’s Defense
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For decades, Missouri has quietly played one of the most important roles in America’s national defense. While much of the attention often focuses on our state’s manufacturing heritage or its location in the center of the country, Missouri has become something even more significant: one of the United States’ indispensable defense states. Yesterday’s announcement…
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The U.S. Opportunity for UK Companies is in Missouri
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BritishAmerican Business has released its updated Trade and Investment 2026/27 Guide to the US, and for UK companies considering expansion across the Atlantic, it is one of the most useful starting points available. The guide is practical, timely and realistic. It does not simply celebrate the size of the U.S. market. It walks companies…
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Britain’s New Defence Budget Is a Welcome Step Toward a More Capable NATO
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The United Kingdom’s new Defence Investment Plan arrives at a serious moment for Britain, NATO and the wider democratic world. War in Europe, instability in the Middle East, rising cyber threats and the rapid evolution of drone warfare have all made one point unmistakably clear: deterrence must be credible, modern and properly funded. For…
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STL Biz Journal: Distillery owner Mark Sutherland is a British diplomat living the American dream
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Read the original article by Gloria Lloyd on the St. Louis Business Journal site. Born in Scotland and raised in England, Mark Sutherland moved to St. Louis in the late 1980s and has been promoting St. Louis’ economic interests — and Britain’s — ever since. Now a naturalized citizen, Sutherland’s career in public relations…
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More Than An Air Show…
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It is difficult to explain what the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo means to me without first talking about the kids. You see it in their faces when the first aircraft roars overhead. You see it when they meet a pilot, climb inside an aircraft or discover something new in…
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Honoring Heroes: The Crew of the USS St. Louis Visits Stone Ledge Distillery
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There are moments when a place, a name, and a mission all come together in a way that reminds us what service, sacrifice, and community truly mean. The recent visit of the crew of the USS St. Louis (LCS-19) to Stone Ledge Distillery was exactly that kind of moment—one filled with pride, gratitude, and…
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From Britain to the Ozark Highlands: Why Missouri Should Be on Every UK Traveller’s List
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I was born in Scotland and grew up in England, and like many Britons my early impressions of America were shaped by films, music, and the romance of the open road–specifically Dallas, the A-Team and the Dukes of Hazzard. Yet when I first arrived in Missouri, I discovered a side of America that felt…
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The One Place Every England Football Fan Should Visit When Coming to Missouri
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When supporters of the England national football team travel abroad, they carry more than scarves, chants, and matchday traditions. They carry with them the story of a nation — one that has endured great trials and risen to meet them with resilience, determination, and courage. For fans traveling to the United States during the…