Spring 2009 issue of Horizons

Raise Your Expectations CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

by RubinBrown and 17 other St. Louis-based companies sharing resources to promote the city as a great place to develop an exciting career and maintain an appealing lifestyle. Through InSight St. Louis, member companies are able to attend career fairs and events on the campuses of well-known HBCUs in the cities of Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Hampton, Va. Company representatives have the opportunity to meet and interview top students and develop relationships with key faculty and staff at the targeted schools. Students identified through the recruiting efforts of InSight St. Louis are invited to apply for an all-expense paid trip to St. Louis in the fall. Selected candidates are given the opportunity to network with top executives and other young professionals at various functions during their visit. The students also can interview with any of the 18 member companies during their visit. Once a candidate is hired by a member company, they canchoose topursueadvancededucational opportunities and training at one of St. Louis’ premiere universities, while beginning their careers at their sponsoring company. Candidates also learn about the inner workings of St. Louis and gain access and exposure to some of the major decision-makers and key organizations in this region through the distinguished Immersion Program. The Immersion Program was created to help candidates integrate into the community by connecting with key professional associations and established corporate and community leaders. Candidates in this program are viewed as “favorite sons and daughters of the city” and given an exclusive introduction to the city while they create the lifestyle they desire here. This year, RubinBrown was honored to host one of the featured events of the visit, the Annual Corporate Roundtable and Career Expo. At the Corporate Roundtable, each member company of InSight St. Louis presents to the students the opportunities available, corporate culture and key differentiators of their organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in the Career Expo to learn additional information about the member companies. Along with the other great events and activities of the visit, the Corporate Roundtable

showcases the best that St. Louis has to offer in careers and gets individuals excited about living and working in this city. Through InSight St. Louis, RubinBrown is able to make a difference and add depth and variety to the fabric of the firm, the city of St. Louis and the accounting profession. RubinBrown truly values all that St. Louis has to offer and is excited to share it with an exceptionally talented group of individuals.

Questions? Contact:

Steven L. Harris, CPA Manager Assurance Services Group 314.290.3265 steven.harris@rubinbrown.com

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