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The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) is a comprehensive economic development organization serving St. Louis City and County, which attracts, retains, and facilitates growth of businesses and works collaboratively with public and private partners on regional projects.
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The Gateway City’s history of LGBTQ+ Pride In 1980, the Magnolia Committee sponsored the first St. Louis Gay…
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Sugarwitch: a place of community, passion and ice cream sandwiches When Sophie Moss and Martha Moss first began…
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Thriving Communities Program Establishes Strong Foundation for Community Development in Spanish Lake
Case Study: St. Louis Thriving Communities Program St. Louis County was selected as one of just 15 communities…
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Through our variety of divisions, we help businesses expand and grow in key areas.
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Exciting news from the Jones Administration, all St. Louis American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been fully obligated before the Dec. 31 deadline. These investments will pave the way for a brighter future in STL!
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#CommunityInvestment
Did you know Kinloch, MO was the first Black city in Missouri? After decades of decline, it’s bouncing back with cleanup efforts & a $2.4M park revamp.
Read more this #BlackHistoryMonth!
#KinlochRevitalization #Communitydevelopment
The BRE team recently convened at Maryville University to dive into the transformative MaryvilleWORKS program.
Read more and learn about the BRE team here:
An annual religious conference that attracts 60K people per year returns to America’s Center in 2026 for three years, bringing an estimated $250M in economic impact to the City.
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In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be sharing stories on our website that reflect on St. Louis’ history, highlight Black-owned businesses, and showcase future economic growth. Stay tuned!
Great Rivers Greenway recently announced major support of Brickline Greenway from BJC Health System, Washington University in St. Louis, and @GreaterSTLinc
More: https://ow.ly/AQ5350ULO2U
#stlmade
Want to explore funding options with the Deaconess Foundation? Join them for their 2025 Grantmaking Informational on February 4, noon - 1:30 PM! 
Discover successful proposals and learn how to engage with them. Lunch included!
Register Here: https://ow.ly/E5ze50ULSol
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The future of advanced manufacturing is #STLMade 
@POSIEPOTSLLC x @AMIC_STL
We're excited to announce that STL Partnership is now on Bluesky! While we'll continue to engage on our existing social platforms, be sure to follow us on Bluesky for even more updates and insights.
https://bsky.app/profile/stlpartnership.bsky.social
Happy Lunar New Year! As we celebrate new beginnings, we wish prosperity, health, and success to all in our community. May this year bring growth, opportunity, and continued progress for St. Louis and beyond.
St. Louis is eyeing Africa as a key trade partner! A recent mission to Kigali, Rwanda, highlights exciting opportunities for growth.
Read more about our expanding global ties and future plans:
#GlobalTrade #Innovation
Exciting news for nonprofits! The Capacity Building Grant Program is OPEN! Boost your organization’s impact with funding that enhances essential functions.
Apply for Standard Capacity Building Grants by Feb 1/Aug 1
COAR applications accepted anytime!
https://ow.ly/8H5650ULRSF
Exciting news from the Jones Administration, all St. Louis American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been fully obligated before the Dec. 31 deadline. These investments will pave the way for a brighter future in STL!
Read More:
#CommunityInvestment
Mayor Jones Administration Announces All ARPA Funds Obligated Before Deadline
City officials filed the Q4 2024 Compliance report to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Jan. 31, 2025, confirming the obligation of funds.
www.stlouis-mo.gov
Did you know Kinloch, MO was the first Black city in Missouri? After decades of decline, it’s bouncing back with cleanup efforts & a $2.4M park revamp.
Read more this #BlackHistoryMonth!
#KinlochRevitalization #Communitydevelopment
The History and Redevelopment of Kinloch, Missouri | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Efforts underway to restore the historic Black community Kinloch, located near St. Louis Lambert International Airport ...
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The BRE team recently convened at Maryville University to dive into the transformative MaryvilleWORKS program.
Read more and learn about the BRE team here:
BRE Team Holds Meeting at Maryville University | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Team introduced to MaryvilleWORKS program The Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) team held an on-site meeting on ...
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An annual religious conference that attracts 60K people per year returns to America’s Center in 2026 for three years, bringing an estimated $250M in economic impact to the City.
More:
Religious convention with 60,000 people to return to downtown St. Louis in 2026
An annual religious conference that attracts about 60,000 people annually will return to America's Center downtown, th...
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In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be sharing stories on our website that reflect on St. Louis’ history, highlight Black-owned businesses, and showcase future economic growth. Stay tuned!
Great Rivers Greenway recently announced major support of Brickline Greenway from BJC Health System, Washington University in St. Louis, and @GreaterSTLinc
More: https://ow.ly/AQ5350ULO2U
#stlmade
Want to explore funding options with the Deaconess Foundation? Join them for their 2025 Grantmaking Informational on February 4, noon - 1:30 PM! Discover successful proposals and learn how to engage with them. Lunch included!
Register Here: https://ow.ly/E5ze50ULSol
The future of advanced manufacturing is #STLMade
@POSIEPOTSLLC x @AMIC_STL
We're excited to announce that STL Partnership is now on Bluesky! While we'll continue to engage on our existing social platforms, be sure to follow us on Bluesky for even more updates and insights.
https://bsky.app/profile/stlpartnership.bsky.social
Happy Lunar New Year! As we celebrate new beginnings, we wish prosperity, health, and success to all in our community. May this year bring growth, opportunity, and continued progress for St. Louis and beyond.
St. Louis is eyeing Africa as a key trade partner! A recent mission to Kigali, Rwanda, highlights exciting opportunities for growth.
Read more about our expanding global ties and future plans:
#GlobalTrade #Innovation
Africa Considered Up and Coming Partner for St. Louis | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Local delegation completes trip to Rwanda, new trade mission in the works Africa, a continent where the population ...
stlpartnership.com
Exciting news for nonprofits! The Capacity Building Grant Program is OPEN! Boost your organization’s impact with funding that enhances essential functions.
Apply for Standard Capacity Building Grants by Feb 1/Aug 1
COAR applications accepted anytime!
https://ow.ly/8H5650ULRSF
