Exciting Developments for St. Louis!

St. Louis is set to gain a significant boost in additional federal defense funding aimed at strengthening the region’s geospatial workforce. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt announced the National Geospatial Innovation Hub Advancement Act, which aims to transform the area into a prominent defense tech hub. This funding will be administered through NGA West, the St. Louis location of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

With the increasing expansion of geospatial data and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing demand for skilled professionals to analyze and apply this data.

In the below story, #TeamBoeing’s @John Donovan highlights the opportunity to boost the region's economy by developing a tech-savvy workforce capable of supporting critical AI applications in geospatial analysis.

This initiative aligns with St. Louis's potential to become a central player in defense technology, further supported by the NGA's upcoming $1.7 billion facility.

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