TARGETING MISSOURI

NextGen Under 30

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

INSPIRE

NextGen participants will share experiences and skills through connected conversations, network with community leaders, and identify current and future opportunities in the business community.

EDUCATE

The NextGen program provides 6 customized workshops and retreats to build communication, teamwork, vision casting, and growth.

CONNECT

NextGen participants are encouraged to expand, build, and connect with opportunities to serve their communities.

“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.