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December 22, 2008

Webster University Receives Prestigious Award from Regional Commerce and Growth Association

Webster University received the 2008 Greater St. Louis Top 50 Award from the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association (RCGA), in collaboration with the St. Louis office of Deloitte. Webster University was profiled in the December issue of RCGA's  “St. Louis Commerce Magazine.” The award recognizes companies and non-profit institutions and organizations for their overall success and their ability to positively affect the future of the business community.  Criteria included growth in the number of employees, enhancement of the community, revenue growth, acquisitions and expansion/development of facilities.

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of the region's leading higher education providers for the third year in a row," said Webster University President Neil J. George.

The Top 50 awards, which are presented annually by RCGA, were co-sponsored by Ameren Corp., Edward Jones, Southwest Bank, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, STLTODAY.com, KMOX News/Talk 1120 and “St. Louis Commerce Magazine.”