BCI Packaging (Boone Center Inc.) is a for-purpose, people-centric, non-profit contract packaging company that offers purposeful work for adults with disabilities. We are excited to showcase a high volume and highly adaptable contract packaging facility that exceeds all customer expectations while providing an environment where individuals of ALL abilities can find their purpose in meaningful work.

Agenda:

7:45 AM: Check In/PPE Distribution, Meet & Greet

8:15 AM: Morning Huddle

8:30 – 10:00 AM: Tour Breakout Sessions

• Group 1 – BCI, History Core Values, Mission & Vision, Employment Continuum  

• Group 2 – Inventory, Logistics, Warehousing

• Group 3 – End to End Packaging Solutions (Adaptability, Line Change Overs, Quality)

• Group 4 – Vocational Training, On-boarding, and Competitive Employment

• Group 5 – Employee Safety, Employment Support, Daily Management

10:00 – 10:30 AM: Break / Reconvene (Bldg B)

BCI’s story began over 60 years ago when two business-minded women shared a desire to create opportunities for people with disabilities. Jane Crider and Margaret Holmes believed that every person should have the right to use their abilities and skills to lead a productive life. Their operation began in 1959 when they transformed their passion into a working business model. In 1990, the company stepped boldly into the contract packaging industry with the purchase of its first automated equipment. By 1995, incredible growth prompted the consolidation of BCI’s two facilities in St. Charles and O’Fallon into one newly constructed site in St. Peters. Growth continued. In 2005, much-needed warehouse space was added at the company’s main campus in St. Peters, and Boone Center, Inc. formally changed its name to BCI. ​In 2011, BCI opened a second contract packaging facility in Moscow Mills, Mo., providing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities in Lincoln County and increasing the company’s abilities to do business. ​In January 2019, BCI opened the Skills Center, a first-of-its-kind vocational training facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Skills Center is competitive employment re-imagined. At its core are vocational programs created in partnership with local business partners committed to hiring a diverse workforce. After training, students move straight into their new jobs where they earn a competitive wage.

Tour Location

BCI Packaging

200 Trade Center Drive W

St. Peters, MO 63376

(Parking onsite will be directed)

The Saint Louis Zoo is excited about the opportunity to have an on-site tour to showcase our journey in Operational Excellence these past few years, focusing on our support teams - Facilities Management, Technology Services, Procurement, Distribution and Animal Nutrition.

This tour will focus on behind-the-scenes operations at the Saint Loui Zoo and will not include up-close animal interactions. Thank you for understanding!

Agenda:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking & Breakfast (optional)

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Opening remarks, safety and flow for the day

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Groups disperse to their separate tour locations

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Tours throughout Zoo tour locations (20 minutes each)

• Facilities Management

• Technology Services and Procurement

• Distribution

• Animal Nutrition

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Groups begin to walk back to gathering space

11:45 AM - Noon: Closing remarks

*Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress appropriately for the weather

Tour Location

Saint Louis Zoo

1 Government Drive

St. Louis, MO 63110

*South Parking Lot (Inform the attendant that you are here for AME)

Initial meeting location at Exploration Outpost (located below the William R. Orthwein, Jr. & Laura Rand Animal Nutrition Center)

To conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.

Three Keys

• Animals Always: The care and protection of our animals, the conservation of their species and the preservation of the wild places where they exist are the driving forces of all organizational activities.

• People Matter: We care for and about people: our staff, our volunteers, our guests and our partners.

• Operational Excellence: Our success as a mission-driven organization depends on our ability to achieve and sustain business excellence.

https://stlzoo.org/