Business / Photos: 2026 Business 500 Reception, presented by Bayer & Science Delivers

Photos: 2026 Business 500 Reception, presented by Bayer & Science Delivers

On April 30, business leaders and honorees gathered in the Grand Hall at St. Louis Union Station for the St. Louis Business 500 Reception, presented by Bayer and Science Delivers.

On April 30, business leaders and honorees gathered in the Grand Hall at St. Louis Union Station for the St. Louis Business 500 Reception, presented by Bayer and Science Delivers. The evening celebrated the second edition of the Business 500 list, recognizing some of the metro area’s most influential, impactful, and innovative leaders. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and beverages while connecting with fellow honorees. Remarks were delivered by Matt Coen of St. Louis Magazine, Shannon Hauf of Bayer, and Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge of St. Louis Lambert International Airport, making for a memorable night honoring the region’s business community.

Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Union Station Hotel
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Union Station Hotel
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Event decor by Dreamsc8pe Events
Event decor by Dreamsc8pe Events
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Business 500 event 2026
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Matt Coen speaking at the Business 500 event
Matt Coen speaking at the Business 500 event
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Shannon Hauf with Bayer speaking at the Business 500 event
Shannon Hauf with Bayer speaking at the Business 500 event
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge speaking at the Business 500 event
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge speaking at the Business 500 event
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Guests at Business 500 event
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers 2026 Business 500 Reception
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Science, Sealed, Delivered event display
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Custom journal embossing courtesy of Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design
Custom journal embossing courtesy of Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Custom journal embossing courtesy of Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design
Custom journal embossing courtesy of Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Gifts provided by Dave Sinclair Lincoln
Gifts provided by Dave Sinclair Lincoln
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Desserts provided by The Cup
Desserts provided by The Cup
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers 2026 Business 500 Magazine Issue
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Gift table at Business 500 Event
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Valet provided by Dave Sinclair Lincoln
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers 2026 Business 500 Reception
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers 2026 Business 500 Reception
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers 2026 Business 500 Reception
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers 2026 Business 500 Reception
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Business 500 honoree pins
Photography by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers Florals provided by Rouge Floral Design
Florals provided by Rouge Floral Design
Union Station Hotel
Union Station Hotel
Event decor by Dreamsc8pe Events
Business 500 event 2026
Matt Coen speaking at the Business 500 event
Shannon Hauf with Bayer speaking at the Business 500 event
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge speaking at the Business 500 event
Guests at Business 500 event
2026 Business 500 Reception
Science, Sealed, Delivered event display
Custom journal embossing courtesy of Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design
Custom journal embossing courtesy of Courtney Ethridge Lettering & Design
Gifts provided by Dave Sinclair Lincoln
Desserts provided by The Cup
2026 Business 500 Magazine Issue
Gift table at Business 500 Event
Valet provided by Dave Sinclair Lincoln
2026 Business 500 Reception
2026 Business 500 Reception
2026 Business 500 Reception
2026 Business 500 Reception
Business 500 honoree pins
Florals provided by Rouge Floral Design

Get a fresh take on the day’s top news

Subscribe to the St. Louis Daily newsletter for a smart, succinct guide to local news from award-winning journalists Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull.

We will never send spam or annoying emails. Unsubscribe anytime.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.