Retail Design Institute

Heartland Chapter

Chapter Location: St. Louis, MO, USA

Region Served: Missouri, Kansas, Southwest Illinois, and Arkansas

About the Chapter

Heartland has a rich history of retail design and planning. The Chapter serves members from Missouri, Kansas, Southwest Illinois, and Arkansas.

Our membership is a dynamic blend of store designers and planners, architects, visual merchandisers, lighting designers, branding specialists, construction companies, educators, students, and trade partners, all of whom have a focus on the retail environment.

We invite you to join us!

Chapter Leadership

Michael Trenary, RDI

President

Chapter Events

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Chapter News

Heartland - January General Membership Meeting Recap

A big, bold thank you to everyone who joined us for our January General Membership Meeting (including our new friend from the Southern California Chapter!) We shared an initial look at our 2026 programming framework, discussed our chapter's goals for the year, and opened the floor for candid conversation about what feels most urgent — and most worthwhile — right now. If you weren’t able to attend, you can: Watch the meeting recording: Share ideas or feedback via our brief su

Feb 1

Retail Design Institute Heartland Chapter Announces Election of New Chapter Officers for 2025–2027 Term

The Retail Design Institute’s Heartland Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

Oct 30, 2025

Chapter Election Schedule for 2025-2027 Term

Ready to lead? The Retail Design Institute is seeking chapter officers for 2025-2027! Nine chapters need Presidents, VPs, Secretaries & Treasurers. Nominations start July 25—could you be the next leader shaping retail design's future?

Jun 24, 2025