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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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Mosaic Project Hosts STL 101 about Area Cultural Festivals
Celebrations bring unity, large crowds to region The St. Louis Mosaic Project, a regional initiative that is managed…
Governor Kehoe Signs Land Bank Legislation
St. Louis County one step closer to establishing land bank On July 13, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed…
WTC to host Trade Mission to Kenya, Rwanda
Trade mission set for Nov. 6-15 World Trade Center St. Louis, the international division of St. Louis Economic…
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Through our variety of divisions, we help businesses expand and grow in key areas.
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Aurenar and Pairidex, 2 STL bioscience startups announced major seed funding rounds in the millions recently. These funds will be used for a clinical trial and a commercial launch, respectively.
ServMO has announced the recipients of the 26-27 AmeriCorps Planning and Operational Grants. These grants will strengthen communities & boost civic engagement through service & volunteering. Congrats to all recipients, including multiple in STL!
https://ow.ly/p27k50ZAAeh
Today @ 2pm! Join a workshop focused on employee management: from hiring the right employees to retaining your best workers. Presented by Rhonda Travers. Located at our West County Business Incubator. https://ow.ly/vwnb50Zy54P
Applications close tomorrow for the St. Louis County Port Authority CIF grant! To be eligible, you must be a non-profit located in or primarily serving St. Louis County. This year, the grant maximum is $300,000. Turn in your application now! https://ow.ly/KLMq50Zy4OF
Applications for the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant close Tuesday, August 11. Visit our site to learn more and turn in your application now! https://stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa/
Is your Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification up to date? 🤔 Keep your M/WBE certification current to ensure your business is ready for new opportunities in the City of St. Louis.
Through CertifySTL, managed and operated by SLDC with support from the
"Rung for Women boasts a major boost to the economic mobility of women who go through its ranks... its last six cohorts have seen 70 salary increases (totalling more than $1.4 million) averaging $20,381 each" Read more about this fantastic STL nonprofit:
Puppingham Palace has expanded with a 2nd location in Oakville after renovating a retail space vacant 15 years. The new facility serves up to 110 dogs & plans to expand to 7 employees. The original location remains open. Another STL small business win!
Are you struggling with building the best team for your business?
Join this in-person workshop to learn practical strategies for hiring, retaining, and managing employees. August 11 at our West County Business Incubator.
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26977
Are you struggling with building the best team for your business?
Join this in-person workshop to learn practical strategies for hiring, retaining, and managing employees. August 11 at our West County Business Incubator.
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26977
Join @WTCSTL on our 1st Trade Mission to Africa – Kenya & Rwanda. Kenya is largest economy in East Africa & Rwanda is dynamic hub for biz, investment & innovation - both logical entry points & partners for doing biz in Africa. #AfricanBusiness Details: https://stlpartnership.com/africa-trade-mission-2026/
Growing Global 2026 will take place on Tues 9/22. This year's theme is Global Connectivity: A Conversation with Executives from @AirCanada @British_Airways @lufthansa & @SouthwestAir.
Sponsorship Opps available. Details & registration: https://stlpartnership.com/events/growing-global-2026/ @WTCSTL
Aurenar and Pairidex, 2 STL bioscience startups announced major seed funding rounds in the millions recently. These funds will be used for a clinical trial and a commercial launch, respectively.
St. Louis startups secure millions in latest bioscience funding rounds
Two St. Louis bioscience startups announced major seed funding rounds in late July, with Aurenar raising $5.7 millio...
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ServMO has announced the recipients of the 26-27 AmeriCorps Planning and Operational Grants. These grants will strengthen communities & boost civic engagement through service & volunteering. Congrats to all recipients, including multiple in STL!
https://ow.ly/p27k50ZAAeh
Today @ 2pm! Join a workshop focused on employee management: from hiring the right employees to retaining your best workers. Presented by Rhonda Travers. Located at our West County Business Incubator. https://ow.ly/vwnb50Zy54P
Applications close tomorrow for the St. Louis County Port Authority CIF grant! To be eligible, you must be a non-profit located in or primarily serving St. Louis County. This year, the grant maximum is $300,000. Turn in your application now! https://ow.ly/KLMq50Zy4OF
Applications for the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant close Tuesday, August 11. Visit our site to learn more and turn in your application now! https://stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa/
Is your Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification up to date? 🤔 Keep your M/WBE certification current to ensure your business is ready for new opportunities in the City of St. Louis.
Through CertifySTL, managed and operated by SLDC with support from the
"Rung for Women boasts a major boost to the economic mobility of women who go through its ranks... its last six cohorts have seen 70 salary increases (totalling more than $1.4 million) averaging $20,381 each" Read more about this fantastic STL nonprofit:
Rung for Women boasts major salary gains for St. Louis women
On a beat like economic mobility, few data points are more eye-catching than a local nonprofit—one seeking to up...
ow.ly
Puppingham Palace has expanded with a 2nd location in Oakville after renovating a retail space vacant 15 years. The new facility serves up to 110 dogs & plans to expand to 7 employees. The original location remains open. Another STL small business win!
Dog daycare, boarding facility expands to 2nd location after $500K renovation
Puppingham Palace, owned by former teacher Audrey O'Brien, opens a second location after a $500,000 renovation of an Oakville retail space.
ow.ly
Are you struggling with building the best team for your business?
Join this in-person workshop to learn practical strategies for hiring, retaining, and managing employees. August 11 at our West County Business Incubator.
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26977
Are you struggling with building the best team for your business?
Join this in-person workshop to learn practical strategies for hiring, retaining, and managing employees. August 11 at our West County Business Incubator.
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26977
Join @WTCSTL on our 1st Trade Mission to Africa – Kenya & Rwanda. Kenya is largest economy in East Africa & Rwanda is dynamic hub for biz, investment & innovation - both logical entry points & partners for doing biz in Africa. #AfricanBusiness Details: https://stlpartnership.com/africa-trade-mission-2026/
Growing Global 2026 will take place on Tues 9/22. This year's theme is Global Connectivity: A Conversation with Executives from @AirCanada @British_Airways @lufthansa & @SouthwestAir.
Sponsorship Opps available. Details & registration: https://stlpartnership.com/events/growing-global-2026/ @WTCSTL