BREAKING NEWS…

Chuck Berry & Nelly support St. Louis for 2012 Bid

Chuck Berry & St. Louis Mayor Francis G. SlaySinging For DNC Support: On Thursday night, two of St. Louis’ favorite sons, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Chuck Berry and Grammy-winning Rap star Nelly, added their voices to the chorus of support for the city’s 2012 bid. Here (left to right) Berry gives a hopeful embrace to St. Louis City Mayor Francis G. Slay.

St. Louis is one of four finalist cities for the convention. Hundreds gathered for a free concert and rally in Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis to support the DNC coming to the St. Louis region. If St. Louis is chosen, it’s estimated that more than 50,000 people may attend, which would become an economic boom for area hotels, bars, restaurants, and local transportation services, etc. Slay was joined by St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, and Cardinals voice, Mike Shannon, among others. (Photo by MultiMedia PR Services)

More photos of the event can be viewed here.

News Coverage of the Chuck Berry & Nelly Concert

The Concert in the Press

From stltoday.com: “Chuck Berry helps city make its case for Democrats’ convention”

Congressmen support STL DNC 2012 bid!

St. Louis Destination Video

Senator Claire McCaskill on the DNC Convention

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO)
“Set against the backdrop of one of the most iconic structures in the United States – the Gateway Arch – St. Louis is a strong candidate to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention.”
–U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO)



Senator Dick Durbin on the DNC Convention

Sen. Durbin at the 2008 DNC Convention
“I believe that the selection of St. Louis, Missouri as the site of the Democratic National Convention would be a winning proposition for the Democratic National Committee, and the St. Louis area.”
–U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)



A picture’s worth a thousand words…
In St. Louis it’s worth 100,000.

Gateway To Change King Yella Photography (c) 2010

More than 100,000 people gathered underneath the iconic Gateway Arch to hear candidate Barack Obama in Fall 2008. On that day, the people of St. Louis demonstrated vitality, diversity and enthusiasm that make this region in America’s heartland a strong contender to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

2012 Host Committee Goals

  • Produce a winning bid for the entire Missouri/Illinois St. Louis region.
  • Generate a significant economic return to the region.
  • Create an event that showcases St. Louis’ unique attributes as a family-friendly metropolis in the American heartland.
  • Encourage civic engagement by providing diverse opportunities for public participation.
  • Emphasize inclusiveness by reaching out to diverse communities and businesses, with a specific focus on involvement and outreach to minority, women, disadvantaged and disabled communities.
  • Showcase St. Louis’ commitment to a sustainable, clean environment by hosting a green Convention.