Commerce Bank, who is celebrating 50 years of serving the St. Louis community. recently hosted a topping out ceremony to commemorate the final beam placement on the Commerce Bank Tower at the corner of Forsyth Boulevard and North Meramec.
John Kemper, president and chief executive officer, Commerce Bancshares; Missouri State Senator Brian Williams; Jason Hall, chief executive officer, Greater St. Louis; Robert Tomaso, office managing partner, Husch Blackwell; and Chuck Kim, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Commerce Bank; provided remarks.
“Our growth in St. Louis is a reflection of the trust our customers have placed in Commerce Bank,” said Kemper. “As we mark our 50th year of operating here, Commerce Bank Tower helps us start a new chapter in our history of creating jobs, building community, and serving individuals, families and businesses across the region.”
Commerce Bank Tower is a 15-story Class-A+ office building featuring more than 282,000 SF of office and retail space. It will provide tenants with a 7,500-SF fitness facility and is being designed to meet LEED standards with a green roof and electric vehicle charging stations in the 1,200-car parking garage. Additional amenities include a one-acre private garden terrace and approximately 7,300 SF of retail space on the ground level.
Law firm Husch Blackwell will lease approximately 128,000 SF of space on the eleventh through fifteenth floors. Construction and design partners on the project include McCarthy Building Companies and US Capital Development.
“Commerce Bank Tower is not only a premier office building, but it will also be a hub of innovation and growth,” said Bob Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer, Commerce Bank St. Louis. “With tenants like Husch Blackwell, a company that shares our commitment to advancing the region, Commerce Bank Tower will house organizations with the talent and desire to nurture and serve businesses and individuals across St. Louis.”
Completion of construction is expected early 2023. For all leasing inquiries, please contact Pam Hinds with Balke Brown Transwestern at (314) 802-0803 or phinds@balkebrown.com.
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Feature Photo – (L to R): Robert Tomaso, office managing partner, Husch Blackwell; Jason Hall, chief executive officer, Greater St. Louis; John Kemper, president and chief executive officer, Commerce Bancshares; Missouri State Senator Brian Williams; Chuck Kim, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Commerce Bank; David Kemper, executive chairman of Commerce Bancshares.