In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark, who is now the CEO and co-founder of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation. The discussion touches on the impact of the Delmar DivINe, including how the development is serving as a hub for nonprofits and essential services. Clark also shares insights into how to recognize good business ideas, local development projects that excite her, what St. Louis can learn from other peer cities, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and supported by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ annual festival season is back, with four new productions and hundreds of artists hand-picked from all across the country. From pre-show garden picnics to post-show champagne toasts under the stars, Opera Theatre offers a vibrantly social take on a classic arts experience.

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In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CHigDuik0l4GZ9EpIpClJa3BQyNT3Acjoc8U5B5euzm5dkJ9JrUZNEoMAWxj0oAN/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://www.buildabear.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Build-A-Bear)">Build-A-Bear</a> founder Maxine Clark, who is now the CEO and co-founder of the <a href="https://clarkfoxstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Clark-Fox Family Foundation)">Clark-Fox Family Foundation</a>. The discussion touches on the impact of the Delmar DivINe, including how the development is serving as a hub for nonprofits and essential services. Clark also shares insights into how to recognize good business ideas, local development projects that excite her, what St. Louis can learn from other peer cities, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://opera-stl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Opera Theatre of Saint Louis)">Opera Theatre of Saint Louis</a> and supported by the <a href="https://slso.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra)">St. Louis Symphony Orchestra</a>.
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ annual festival season is back, with four new productions and hundreds of artists hand-picked from all across the country. From pre-show garden picnics to post-show champagne toasts under the stars, Opera Theatre offers a vibrantly social take on a classic arts experience.
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Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

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