On Friday, Oct. 24, business leaders from St. Louis and across the Midwest attended the Leaders in Business Summit at Olin. Seats were reserved for students to attend and interact with these local leaders, participating in a discussion on the direction of local involvement in global business.

Highlights included a panel discussion with the local CEOs of Build-a-Bear, Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier, and Medical Transportation Management, Inc. Specialized Masters Program (SMP) students asked questions of these business leaders that focused on expanding Olin’s reputation nationally and internationally, and transition opportunities for international students from Olin to St. Louis businesses.