Rung in the News
Catch up on where Rung for Women has been making headlines.
Catch up on where Rung for Women has been making headlines.
Leslie Gill aims to propel women to greater heights
Leslie Gill, president, Rung for Women, was named among the Most Influential Business Women 2022 by the St. Louis Business Journal. Read her interview where she discusses achievements, mentors, and work-life balance. (St. Louis Business Journal)
Mystery Bag fundraiser
The Cardinals Family Autographed Baseball Grab Bag fundraiser came back for 2022. Proceeds supported St. Louis Area Foodbank, Rung for Women, and Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas. (mlb.com)
Cardinals Grab Bag fundraiser returns
The Cardinals Family Autographed Baseball Grab Bag fundraiser returned August 6. Significant others of Cardinals players and coaches sold mystery grab bags to fans for $60. Funds raised went to area nonprofits, including Rung. (KMOV)
Online survey hopes to improve the industry for St. Louis Women
Rung partnered with TechSTL for a survey that aims to understand how the St. Louis region can better support women in the workplace, particularly women who are entering and advancing in tech and STEM careers. (KMOV)
St. Louis ranks as one of the worst cities for women in tech
Rung for Women and TechSTL are partnering to try to even the playing field for women in the technology sector in St. Louis. (St. Louis American)
Survey says St. Louis is one of the worst cities for women in tech
A national survey ranked St. Louis as one of the worst cities for women in technology careers. Rung and TechSTL are launching a new initiative to diagnose the challenges and improve opportunities for working women. (KMOX)
Go Inside Rung for Women’s Geospatial Pathways Program
In the heart of St. Louis is an educational oasis: Rung for Women. Rung is a career services nonprofit that trains women for careers that will be in demand in the future — including in the geospatial industry. (HEC-TV)
Two organizations work to change St. Louis’ rating as one of the worst cities for women in tech
A SmartAsset survey found women working in technology in St. Louis are paid less than men and are more underrepresented compared to other cities around the country. The financial website ranked St. Louis 54th out of 59 cities. Rung and TechSTL are partnering to change that. (STLPR)
Women’s Foundation Names Rung a Top Workplace
Rung for Women was named one of the top places to work in St. Louis by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis. The organization honored companies that met or exceeded criteria for workplace gender equity in four areas: leadership, compensation, flexible work policies, and recruitment and retention. (St. Louis Business Journal)
Most Enhanced Awards 2022
Rung’s headquarters (2717 Sidney St.) was honored as a 2022 Most Enhanced property by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis. (Landmarks Association of St. Louis)
DAR Supports Rung
The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) supports Rung’s onsite food-growing program, which feeds Rung members and food-insecure-residents of the surrounding neighborhood. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
How Location Decisions Impact Diversity Inclusion
Rung is mentioned as an example of an organization that is actively seeking to expand workforce diversity and improve inclusion. More companies will want to understand these initiatives when choosing a new location. (Industry Today)
St. Louis organization helps women thrive
“Rung for Women exists to support women. We want women to keep focusing on themselves, focusing on their family, and moving up the rungs on the ladder,” Rung For Women President Leslie Gill. (Webster-Kirkwood Times)
Dear Younger Self
What would Rung President Leslie Gill tell her younger self? Major in what interests you, enjoy the little things in life, have a spending plan, and more. (Clayton City Lifestyle)
Rung for Women Becomes 49th Mosaic Ambassador
The St. Louis Mosaic Project announced its partnership with Rung For Women as its 49th Mosaic Ambassador Company. “Rung’s focus on helping minority and foreign-born women achieve that next level of career success is very necessary.” (STL Partnership)
Rung for Women Helps Women Move Up Economic Ladder
Rung for Women started as a re-sale clothing boutique in South City 10 years ago. In 2016, the founder shifted the idea behind the space, creating a place for women to come and transform their lives by helping them move up the corporate opportunity ladder. (KMOV)
How Rung for Women is Empowering St. Louis Women
By providing career training and wellness services, it’s not surprising that the majority of Rung members surveyed said the program increased their confidence, empowerment, and self-love. (STLPR)
Rung for Women Lands Geospatial Grant
Rung for Women will receive a $250,000 federal grant to expand a training course designed to ensure that women, especially those of color, have access to geospatial careers, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced. (St. Louis Business Journal)