TARGETING MISSOURI

NextGen Under 30

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Missouri ranks as #1 top state for millennial business owners.

NEXTGEN 2024

INSPIRE

INTRODUCE

NextGen participants to Missouri’s successful community leaders

SHARE

experiences and skills with NextGen Leaders through connected conversations

IDENTIFY

current and future opportunities available to the NextGen Leaders

RECOGNIZE

NextGen leaders utilizing social media

EDUCATE

PROVIDE

young adults with helpful knowledge and tools through six customized workshops and retreats

LEARN

the basic leadership principles that last:
communication, teamwork, visioncasting, passion, and growth

CREATE

partnerships to match NextGen winners with community initiatives

CONNECT

EXPAND

participation in NextGen events encouraging networking and engagement

BUILD

a network of NextGen participants using social media

CONNECT

NextGen participants with opportunities to serve their community

“Many of these young people are going to be our future leaders and this program encourages them to follow their dreams and careers while continuing to live and grow in their home state.”
BRIAN H. SEITZ State Representative | District 156

Kansas City:

A prime choice for millennials to live and work due to its booming tech and art scenes, abundance of attractions and outstanding quality of life.

Columbia:

#6 small city in the nation for educated millennials.

(American Institute for Economic Research)

St. Louis:

The No. 1 city in America for millennials after seeing a growth of more than 130% in millennial migration to the city since 2010.

(Bloomberg)

Springfield:

37.76% of the Springfield population are millennials.

(itsallaboutdowntown.com)

FIVE STEP NOMINATION PROCESS

To qualify, nominees must be 30 years of age, or younger, during 2024.
STEP 1

Contact organizations, nonprofits, and businesses for prospective nominees.

STEP 2

Suggest they nominate the evolving young Missouri leaders they admire.

STEP 3

Visit nextgenunder30mo.com and select the nominations link.

STEP 4

Enter your nominator info.
(It’s anonymous!)

STEP 5

Enter the information for a candidate nominee.