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JA Business Hall of Fame 2025

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Save the Date!


When: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Where: Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Time: 6:00 PM CT
 
The JA Business Hall of Fame was established to recognize icons of commerce and industry. The criteria for laureate and business selection include a demonstration of business excellence, courageous thinking and acting, inspired leadership and community mindedness.

At our 2025 event, we will induct our laureate and business during an exciting recognition program. This event is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.

6:00 pm - Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner & Program
9:00 pm - Program concludes & Dessert Reception

For more information, contact Rawn Ford at rford@jastl.org or 636-235-7540.
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2025 Laureate

Image of Jerry Kent

Jerry Kent

Chairman and CEO Cequel III

2025 Business Laureate

Logo of Brinkmann Constructors

Brinkmann Constructors

2025 Event Chair

Image of Ron Kruszewski

Ron Kruszewski

Chairman & CEO Stifel Financial Corp.

Additional Hall of Fame Resources

2024 JA Business Hall of Fame

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsorships

Logo for TierPoint

Premium Sponsorships

Logo for Dennis M Jones Family Foundation

Event Sponsorships

Logo for Emerson
Logo for Mastercard

Achievement Investor Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

First Bank
KPMG
Wendy Menghini

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event! Contact Rawn Ford at rford@jastl.org to get more information on how to sponsor the JA Business Hall of Fame!

Presenting Sponsor $100,000
- Two premium tables of 8 for dinner and entertainment
- 16 invitations to the private Laureate Reception
- Recognition in all promotion and marketing materials
- Opportunity to brand exclusive gifts for event attendees
- Recognition on JA website plus link to corporate website

Premium Sponsor $50,000
- Two premium tables of 8 for dinner and entertainment
- 16 invitations to the private Laureate Reception
- Recognition in all promotion and marketing material
- Opportunity to brand exclusive gifts for event attendees
- Recognition on JA website

Event Sponsor $25,000
- Two premium tables of 8 for dinner and entertainment
- 16 invitations to the Laureate Reception
- Full-page ad in program book
- Recognition in program book for sponsorship
- Recognition on JA website

In addition, all these sponsorship levels enjoy the following benefits:
- Screen recognition during the dinner
- Ad in the program book
- Recognition in program book for sponsorship
- Recognition on JA website

Achievement Investor Sponsorships
Fund the Mission even if you cannot attend. Recognition in Program Book.
- $100,000
- $75,000
- $50,000
-$25,000

Table Sponsors: seating for 8
- Platinum $12,000 table
- Gold $6,000 table

Learn More about Sponsoring

Need More Information? Fill out the form to contact Rawn Ford - Director of Development

 


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